John Lebo Tuw
John Lebo Tuw is a private foundation, based in Clearfield, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $52K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $7K.
John Lebo Tuw at a glance
In short: John Lebo Tuw gave $4K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $3,532
- +10.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,766
- +10.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,766
- Total assets
- $51,881
- +5.1% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who John Lebo Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was St John Lutheran Church ($2K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John Lebo Tuw gives
- In 2021 it paid out 104% 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $4K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John Lutheran Church Jersey Shore, PA | Program Support | $1,766 |
| Zion's Lutheran Church Trevorton, PA | Program Support | $1,766 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $51,881 | $7,554 | $5,020 | $3,532 | 2 | $4,267 | $6,819 | $4,093 |
| 2020 | $49,347 | $1,995 | $4,648 | $3,193 | 2 | — | $1,300 | $4,017 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Lebo Tuw reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Lebo Tuw's only listed officer is MID Penn Bank, Corporate Trustee on the 2021 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
MID Penn Bank
Corporate Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2021)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Riverview Bank (2020) — Corporate Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $1K, to Mid Penn Bank (Corporate Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John Lebo Tuw
How much does John Lebo Tuw give each year?
John Lebo Tuw gave $4K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
How large is John Lebo Tuw?
John Lebo Tuw reported $52K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does John Lebo Tuw operate?
John Lebo Tuw has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is John Lebo Tuw's EIN?
John Lebo Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6235006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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