J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities
J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $662K.
J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities at a glance
In short: J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities gave $128K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $128,181
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,242
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,409
- Total assets
- $2,858,555
- +22.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (40% 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 J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shriners Hospitals for Children ($51K). Together the top 9 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 45 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 $128K (2025) to $146K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Operating | $51,273 |
| The Salvation Army THQ Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | General Operating | $19,227 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation Englewood, CO | General Operatng | $12,818 |
| Colorado Visiting Nurse Association Denver, CO | General Operating | $12,818 |
| Florence Crittenton Home Helena, MT | General Operating | $6,409 |
| Margery Reed Mayo Day Nursery Denver, CO | General Operating | $6,409 |
| Florence Crittenton Services of CO Denver, CO | General Operating | $6,409 |
| Longmont Public Library Longmont, CO | General Operating | $6,409 |
| Neighborhood House Assn Fund Denver, CO | General Operating | $6,409 |
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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 | $2,858,555 | $710,662 | $185,651 | $128,181 | 9 | $134,247 | $662,257 | $143,563 |
| 2024 | $2,333,775 | $205,707 | $199,870 | $142,860 | 9 | $149,531 | $156,053 | $147,445 |
| 2023 | $2,327,792 | $125,867 | $194,156 | $142,860 | 9 | $149,019 | $79,658 | $134,765 |
| 2022 | $2,396,938 | $127,929 | $201,198 | $142,860 | 9 | $149,210 | $80,313 | $138,302 |
| 2021 | $2,470,001 | $256,617 | $202,398 | $146,432 | 9 | $153,011 | $208,273 | $160,562 |
| 2020 | $2,412,883 | $123,050 | $191,947 | $142,860 | 9 | — | $80,136 | $135,931 |
| 2019 | $2,482,427 | $128,045 | $194,479 | $142,860 | 9 | — | $83,444 | $133,787 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$45K (2019) → $46K (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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $46K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities
How much does J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities give each year?
J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities gave $128K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $143K across 9 grants.
What is J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities's typical grant size?
J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities's median grant in 2025 was $6,409, and its average grant was $14,242, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities give grants?
J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities's top state is Florida, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (40%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (4 grants).
Does J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities's largest grantees?
J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities's largest 2025 grantees include Shriners Hospitals for Children ($51,273), The Salvation Army THQ ($19,227) and Craig Hospital Foundation ($12,818), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities?
J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (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.
What is J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities's EIN?
J Empson Irrev TW FBO Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6018511. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
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