John F Saeger T W

Private foundation · Grantmaker Saint Louis, MO EIN: 23-6556230
Arts and culture

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.

Key facts about John F Saeger T W

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.

EIN
23-6556230
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$20,450
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$20,450
Median grant
$20,450
Total assets
$412,275
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$412K

-1.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$20K

-1.7% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

-1.7% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Allentown

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $21K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Allentown Art Museum: $20KAllentown Art Museum$20K

The largest 2025 recipient was Allentown Art Museum ($20K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

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

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Allentown Art Museum Allentown, PAGeneral Operating$20,450

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$412,275$420,092$438,384
Revenue$24,562$18,103$7,887
Expenses$32,352$36,317$29,762
Qualifying Distributions$24,711$29,210$22,319
Net Investment Income$17,091$10,772$9,252
Distributable Amount$24,215$22,980$22,564

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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

Wells Fargo Bank N a — Trustee: $8KWells Fargo Bank N aTrustee$8K

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.

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