Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation
The Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation is a private foundation based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it reported giving $58,637 to 19 organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation at a glance
In short: Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation gave $59K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,637
- +34.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -45.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,086
- +147.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $373,070
- -10.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (11 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1124 Saint Andrews Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: (610) 527-1609
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Willistown Conservation Trust ($20K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 152 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 1% to recipients in Washington, DC, and less than 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 19 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $755; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $185 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $59K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Willistown Conservation Trust Newtown Square, PA | Annual Drive | $20,250 |
| Woodmere Art Museum Philadelphia, PA | Annual Drive | $15,000 |
| Wayne Art Center Wayne, PA | Annual Drive | $6,900 |
| Pa Horticultural Society Philadelphia, PA | Annual Drive | $6,327 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Annual Drive | $5,100 |
| Artz Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Annual Drive | $1,500 |
| Western Pa Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | Annual Drive | $1,000 |
| Care Partners Philadelphia, PA | Annual Drive | $500 |
| Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Philadelphia, PA | Annual Drive | $500 |
| Episcopal Academy Newtown Square, PA | Annual Drive | $400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $373,070 | $23,911 | $67,230 | $58,637 | 19 | $61,476 | $19,724 | $45,462 |
| 2023 | $416,389 | $116,740 | $50,821 | $43,705 | 35 | $46,608 | $112,708 | $42,480 |
| 2022 | $350,470 | $16,078 | $47,519 | $40,956 | 25 | $43,184 | $12,990 | $45,138 |
| 2021 | $381,911 | $93,811 | $58,016 | $48,265 | 39 | $50,034 | $85,955 | $49,082 |
| 2020 | $346,089 | $12,857 | $41,539 | $35,933 | 34 | — | $9,087 | $41,469 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Willistown Conservation Trust describes its work as preserving and managing open land and natural and community resources in the Willistown area and nearby communities. Woodmere Art Museum says it aims to inspire creativity, learning, and self-expression through Philadelphia- and region-focused art experiences; Wayne Art Center says it provides fine-arts instruction, exhibitions, and performances. ARTZ Philadelphia describes its work as enhancing the well-being of people living with dementia and their care partners through arts and culture. Episcopal Academy describes its mission as challenging and nurturing students and inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, faith, and integrity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $58,637. Grants ranged from $50 to $20,250, with a median grant of $400. The largest grants went to Willistown Conservation Trust ($20,250), Woodmere Art Museum ($15,000), Wayne Art Center ($6,900), PA Horticultural Society ($6,327), and Children’s Hospital Foundation ($5,100). The filing lists each of these grants as for an “annual drive.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margaret Evans Tuten and John C Tuten Jr as trustees.
Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John C. Tuten Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Evans Tuten
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation
How much does Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation give each year?
Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation gave $59K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 35 grants.
What is Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation's typical grant size?
Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $400, and its average grant was $3,086, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation that year got $755 on average.
Where does Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation give grants?
Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (6 grants), Newtown Square, PA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Drive" (19 grants).
Who are Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation's largest grantees?
Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Willistown Conservation Trust ($20,250), Woodmere Art Museum ($15,000) and Wayne Art Center ($6,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation?
Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation reported $373K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Willistown Conservation Trust describes its work as preserving and managing open land and natural and community resources in the Willistown area and nearby communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation's EIN?
Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7856551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Margaret Evans Tuten Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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