Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti
Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $312K.
Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti at a glance
In short: Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $200K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,106
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $200,106
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200,106
- Total assets
- $3,751,513
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Watson Institute ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $172K (2024) to $205K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Watson Institute Sewickley, PA | General Support | $200,106 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,751,513 | $344,258 | $242,030 | $200,106 | 1 | $207,466 | $312,411 | $216,422 |
| 2024 | $3,648,230 | $183,492 | $210,520 | $172,448 | 1 | $179,537 | $153,097 | $207,195 |
| 2023 | $3,675,693 | $93,437 | $214,108 | $179,751 | 1 | $196,281 | $79,451 | $188,978 |
| 2022 | $3,794,249 | $40,495 | $248,234 | $205,295 | 1 | $222,486 | $72,294 | $196,942 |
| 2021 | $4,002,635 | $336,505 | $220,587 | $181,084 | 1 | $199,970 | $312,559 | $224,181 |
| 2020 | $3,886,284 | $107,914 | $221,934 | $178,987 | 1 | — | $87,938 | $197,967 |
| 2019 | $4,007,800 | $594,937 | $220,244 | $181,698 | 1 | — | $577,291 | $195,546 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti reported a distributable amount of $216K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$35K (2024) → $37K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $37K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti
How much does Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti give each year?
Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $172K across 1 grant.
How large is Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti?
Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $207K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti operate?
Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti's EIN?
Francis R Harbison Tuw for Watson Insti's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6516669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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