John F Saeger T W
John F Saeger T W is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $412K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $17K.
John F Saeger T W at a glance
In short: John F Saeger T W gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,450
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,450
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,450
- Total assets
- $412,275
- -1.9% 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 John F Saeger T W funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Allentown Art Museum ($20K).
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 F Saeger T W gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $21K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown Art Museum Allentown, PA | General Operating | $20,450 |
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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 | $412,275 | $24,562 | $32,352 | $20,450 | 1 | $24,711 | $17,091 | $24,215 |
| 2024 | $420,092 | $18,103 | $36,317 | $20,800 | 1 | $29,210 | $10,772 | $22,980 |
| 2023 | $438,384 | $7,887 | $29,762 | $20,550 | 1 | $22,319 | $9,252 | $22,564 |
| 2022 | $460,189 | $42,910 | $30,699 | $20,500 | 1 | $22,378 | $34,822 | $26,290 |
| 2021 | $447,962 | $40,956 | $31,062 | $20,725 | 1 | — | $33,462 | $24,586 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John F Saeger T W reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John F Saeger T W's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $8K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John F Saeger T W
How much does John F Saeger T W give each year?
John F Saeger T W gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 1 grant.
How large is John F Saeger T W?
John F Saeger T W reported $412K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John F Saeger T W?
John F Saeger T W is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $412K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does John F Saeger T W operate?
John F Saeger T W has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is John F Saeger T W's EIN?
John F Saeger T W's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6556230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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