Koch Ruth L Tuw
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.
Koch Ruth L Tuw at a glance
In short: Koch Ruth L Tuw gave $27K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $27K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $27,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $27,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $27,000
- Total assets
- $397,328
- -4.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Koch Ruth L Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco ($27K).
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 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $27K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | General Operating | $27,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $397,328 | $18,061 | $38,470 | $27,000 | 1 | $29,174 | $8,865 | $27,909 |
| 2025 | $417,738 | $20,521 | $37,603 | $27,000 | 1 | $29,218 | $12,403 | $26,254 |
| 2024 | $434,819 | $25,236 | $36,606 | $27,000 | 1 | $28,870 | $17,520 | $24,347 |
| 2023 | $446,194 | $23,609 | $36,725 | $27,000 | 1 | $28,851 | $15,848 | $24,694 |
| 2022 | $459,110 | $38,843 | $35,875 | $24,000 | 1 | $25,961 | $29,971 | $29,075 |
| 2021 | $456,054 | $59,771 | $33,196 | $23,000 | 1 | — | $51,978 | $25,095 |
| 2020 | $429,732 | $47,980 | $31,167 | $21,600 | 1 | — | $40,106 | $24,293 |
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.
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
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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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