Koch Ruth L Tuw

Private foundation · Grantmaker Saint Louis, MO EIN: 94-6501103

Koch Ruth L Tuw is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $397K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $27K. Net investment income was $9K.

Key facts about Koch Ruth L Tuw

In short: Koch Ruth L Tuw gave $27K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $27K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
94-6501103
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$27,000
Grants made (2026)
1
Average grant
$27,000
Median grant
$27,000
Total assets
$397,328
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$397K

-4.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$27K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$27K

+0.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Koch Ruth L Tuw reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Koch Ruth L Tuw gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 105% 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 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

San Francisco

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025 1 grant2026

From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $27K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $27K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco: $27KFine Arts Museums of SanFrancisco$27K

The largest 2026 recipient was Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco ($27K).

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
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco San Francisco, CAGeneral Operating$27,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$397,328$417,738$434,819
Revenue$18,061$20,521$25,236
Expenses$38,470$37,603$36,606
Qualifying Distributions$29,174$29,218$28,870
Net Investment Income$8,865$12,403$17,520
Distributable Amount$27,909$26,254$24,347

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Koch Ruth L Tuw's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Wells Fargo Bank N A

    Trustee

    Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2023

    Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    $8K (2020) → $8K (2026)

  • The Fine Arts Museum Foundation

    Co-Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: The Fine Arts Museums Foundation (2020–2022) — Co-Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

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

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $8K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Koch Ruth L Tuw

How much does Koch Ruth L Tuw give each year?

Koch Ruth L Tuw gave $27K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $27K across 1 grant.

How large is Koch Ruth L Tuw?

Koch Ruth L Tuw reported $397K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does Koch Ruth L Tuw operate?

Koch Ruth L Tuw has awarded grants in California.

What is Koch Ruth L Tuw's EIN?

Koch Ruth L Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6501103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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