John C Brier Tuw
John C Brier Tuw is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $219K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $16K.
John C Brier Tuw at a glance
In short: John C Brier Tuw gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,645
- +20.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,645
- +20.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,645
- Total assets
- $218,809
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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 John C Brier Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Michigan ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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 John C Brier Tuw gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $12K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $11,645 |
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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 | $218,809 | $19,185 | $15,863 | $11,645 | 1 | $12,425 | $15,924 | $12,912 |
| 2024 | $215,420 | $12,663 | $13,935 | $9,672 | 1 | $10,485 | $9,286 | $12,458 |
| 2023 | $216,430 | $5,295 | $13,896 | $10,331 | 1 | $12,090 | $4,044 | $11,431 |
| 2022 | $224,337 | $-422 | $15,803 | $11,816 | 1 | $13,559 | $3,465 | $12,074 |
| 2021 | $241,143 | $22,862 | $14,211 | $10,152 | 1 | $12,148 | $19,552 | $13,812 |
| 2020 | $232,460 | $10,036 | $12,365 | $6,023 | 1 | — | $7,966 | $12,027 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John C Brier Tuw reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John C Brier Tuw's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$4K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $4K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John C Brier Tuw
How much does John C Brier Tuw give each year?
John C Brier Tuw gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is John C Brier Tuw?
John C Brier Tuw reported $219K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (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 John C Brier Tuw?
John C Brier Tuw is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $219K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does John C Brier Tuw operate?
John C Brier Tuw has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is John C Brier Tuw's EIN?
John C Brier Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6345036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS April 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 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 2020–2024
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