Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw

Private foundation · Grantmaker Saint Louis, MO EIN: 94-6613066

HIRSCH FRED AND LUCILLE FDN TUW is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $116,500 to preselected charitable organizations.

Key facts about Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw

In short: Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw gave $117K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
94-6613066
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$116,500
Grants made (2025)
13
Average grant
$8,962
Median grant
$6,720
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025)
Total assets
$1,903,861
Primary geography
California (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.9M

-2.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$117K

-13.7% YoY

Grant Count

13

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-13.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw reported a distributable amount of $124K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count

  • 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include transforming the lives of people with vision loss (Braille Institute of America), supporting children’s educational programs (Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood), and helping people affected by cancer and diabetes (City of Hope). Other recipients include organizations providing senior and family services, scholarships, and general operating support.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $116,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,240 to $33,600, with a median of $6,720. The largest listed grant was $33,600 to Elks of Los Angeles Foundation. Other notable awards included $11,220 to Special Childrens League and $7,840 each to Masonic Homes of California and Braille Institute of America. Pepperdine University received $6,720 for scholarships.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 29% to recipients in North Carolina.

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of all 13 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

Los AngelesDuarteHollywoodLa CanadaMalibuResedaSan FranciscoYorba LindaRancho Palos VerdesWinston-SalemAlexandriaLong Beach

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K13 grants201913 grants202013 grants202113 grants202213 grants202313 grants202413 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2025) to $184K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $117K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Elks of Los Angeles Foundation: $34KElks of Los Angeles Foundation$34KSpecial Childrens League: $11KSpecial Childrens League$11KMasonic Homes of California: $8KMasonic Homes of California$8KBraille Institute of America Inc: $8KBraille Institute of AmericaInc$8KThe Salvation Army a California Corp: $7KThe Salvation Army aCalifornia Corp$7KPepperdine University: $7KPepperdine University$7KCedars Sinai Medical Center: $7KCedars Sinai Medical Center$7KSt Annes Foundation: $7KSt Annes Foundation$7KBoys and Girls Club of Hollywood: $7KBoys and Girls Club ofHollywood$7KFoundation for the Junior Blind: $7KFoundation for the JuniorBlind$7K

The largest 2025 recipient was Elks of Los Angeles Foundation ($34K). Together the top 10 received $101K.

Grant Size Distribution

65 grants across all recorded years

63<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 65 (97%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Elks of Los Angeles Foundation Winston-Salem, NCCharitable Purpose$33,600
Special Childrens League La Canada, CAGeneral Operating$11,220
Masonic Homes of California San Francisco, CAGeneral Operating$7,840
Braille Institute of America Inc Los Angeles, CAGeneral Operating$7,840
The Salvation Army a California Corp Rancho Palos Verdes, CAGeneral Operating$6,720
Pepperdine University Malibu, CAScholarships$6,720
Cedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CAGeneral Operating$6,720
St Annes Foundation Los Angeles, CAGeneral Operating$6,720
Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood Hollywood, CAGeneral Operating$6,720
Foundation for the Junior Blind Los Angeles, CAGeneral Operating$6,720

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $1,903,861 $104,399 $155,534 $116,500
2024 $1,949,923 $118,995 $171,932 $135,000
2023 $2,002,044 $92,224 $165,006 $131,200
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2019202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,903,861$1,949,923$2,002,044
Revenue$104,399$118,995$92,224
Expenses$155,534$171,932$165,006
Qualifying Distributions$121,545$139,858$135,458
Net Investment Income$72,026$88,072$59,750
Distributable Amount$124,287$114,938$158,126

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
  2. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.

Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Wells Fargo Bank N A

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    $34K (2019) → $35K (2025)

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

Wells Fargo Bank N a — Trustee: $35KWells Fargo Bank N aTrustee$35K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $35K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933

Frequently asked questions about Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw

How much does Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw give each year?

Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw gave $117K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $135K across 13 grants.

What is Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw's typical grant size?

Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw's median grant in 2025 was $6,720, and its average grant was $8,962, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw give grants?

Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).

Does Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw give general operating support?

Yes: 85% of Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw's largest grantees?

Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw's largest 2025 grantees include Elks of Los Angeles Foundation ($33,600), Special Childrens League ($11,220) and Masonic Homes of California ($7,840), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw?

Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw's EIN?

Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6613066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Does Hirsch Fred and Lucille Fdn Tuw accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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