Lena C Howard Tua
Lena C Howard Tua is a private foundation, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $22K.
Lena C Howard Tua at a glance
In short: Lena C Howard Tua gave $102K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $34K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $101,960
- +3298.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $33,987
- +2165.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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 Lena C Howard Tua funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Brockton Educational Fdn Inc ($99K). Together the top 3 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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 $102K (2021). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brockton Educational Fdn Inc Brockton, MA | Unrestricted General | $98,960 |
| Bentley University Waltham, MA | Unrestricted General | $1,500 |
| Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | Unrestricted General | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $24,497 | $106,403 | $101,960 | 3 | $22,228 | $3,807 |
| 2020 | $72,518 | $5,916 | $5,641 | $3,000 | 2 | $4,605 | $3,931 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lena C Howard Tua 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
Lena C Howard Tua's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2021)
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 Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lena C Howard Tua
How much does Lena C Howard Tua give each year?
Lena C Howard Tua gave $102K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
What is Lena C Howard Tua's typical grant size?
Lena C Howard Tua's median grant in 2021 was $1,500, and its average grant was $33,987, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lena C Howard Tua give grants?
Lena C Howard Tua gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Lena C Howard Tua give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lena C Howard Tua's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Lena C Howard Tua required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Lena C Howard Tua reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lena C Howard Tua's EIN?
Lena C Howard Tua's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6137069. 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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