Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw
Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $48,000, all designated for scholarships.
Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw at a glance
In short: Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw gave $48K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,000
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,364
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $656,546
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing directs applicants to apply online through the Center for Scholarship Administration and lists the eligibility restrictions above.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists March 3. This is a past application cycle; the filing does not specify a year for that deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists March 3.
- Contact
Application contact: Center For Scholarship Administrati
Mailing address: 4320 Wade Hampton Blvd G, Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: (864) 268-3363
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of California ($5K). Together the top 5 received $21K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($27,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in California (83%), Texas (8%), and Oregon (8%). These figures describe the locations of the listed recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw gives
- Giving grew 140% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 136% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $48K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $27,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Oregon State University Corvallie, OR | Scholarship | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $656,546 | $35,751 | $67,517 | $48,000 | 11 | $56,363 | $25,029 | $41,460 |
| 2024 | $688,658 | $32,196 | $61,517 | $43,000 | 12 | $51,729 | $22,688 | $43,245 |
| 2023 | $713,155 | $24,450 | $55,861 | $40,000 | 12 | $46,830 | $14,410 | $37,457 |
| 2022 | $745,511 | $19,094 | $36,795 | $20,000 | 11 | $23,695 | $8,389 | $41,505 |
| 2021 | $762,962 | $99,103 | $38,214 | $20,000 | 14 | — | $88,828 | $42,190 |
| 2020 | $701,879 | $77,349 | $35,168 | $20,000 | 12 | — | $67,921 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants identify scholarships as their purpose. Among the grantees, California State University Northridge’s stated mission is to support the university through private gifts; the Cal Poly Alumni Association says it supports the university’s education mission and alumni connections; and Baylor University describes its mission as educating students for leadership and service through academic excellence and Christian commitment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $48,000. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $5,000, with a median of $4,000. Listed recipients included California State University Fullerton ($5,000), the University of California, Los Angeles ($5,000), California State University Northridge ($5,000), California State University Chico ($5,000), an individual recipient State University ($4,000 in each of three listed grants), the University of California Santa Barbara ($4,000), California Lutheran University ($4,000), Baylor University ($4,000), and Oregon State University ($4,000). Each listed grant was designated for a scholarship.
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to apply online through the Center for Scholarship Administration. The filing lists eligibility restrictions of graduation from Atascadero High School, a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and demonstrated financial need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A as trustee.
Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $11K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw
How much does Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw give each year?
Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw gave $48K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 12 grants.
What is Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw's typical grant size?
Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,364, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw give grants?
Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (8%) and Oregon (8%).
Does Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).
Who are Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw's largest grantees?
Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw's largest 2025 grantees include University of California ($5,000), University of California Santa Barbara ($4,000) and California Lutheran University ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($27,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw?
Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw reported $657K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants identify scholarships as their purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw?
The 2024 filing directs applicants to apply online through the Center for Scholarship Administration and lists the eligibility restrictions above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw's EIN?
Leverenz Walter & Hazel Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6721631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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