Mary a Barker Tuw
Mary a Barker Tuw is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $20.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Mary a Barker Tuw at a glance
In short: Mary a Barker Tuw gave $1.4M across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $272K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,362,000
- -2.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $272,400
- -21.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $340,500
- Total assets
- $20,757,035
- -0.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (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 Mary a Barker Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Children's Home Assoc of Ill ($341K). Together the top 5 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 20 grants of 21 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mary a Barker Tuw gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 116% 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 $1.4M (2026) to $1.5M (2020). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Home Assoc of Ill Peoria, IL | General Support | $340,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Peoria Peoria, IL | General Support | $340,500 |
| Proctor Hospital Peoria, IL | General Support | $340,500 |
| Methodist Medical Ctr of IL Peoria, IL | General Support | $312,125 |
| Carle HLTH Ctr for Philanth GTR Peoria, IL | General Support | $28,375 |
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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 | $20,757,035 | $1,430,625 | $1,545,198 | $1,362,000 | 5 | $1,392,159 | $1,286,971 | $1,196,436 |
| 2025 | $20,862,919 | $988,871 | $1,547,033 | $1,394,852 | 4 | $1,412,468 | $869,571 | $1,146,901 |
| 2024 | $21,428,081 | $1,012,780 | $1,569,565 | $1,434,624 | 4 | $1,456,646 | $901,588 | $1,072,794 |
| 2023 | $21,988,947 | $249,545 | $1,648,635 | $1,483,428 | 4 | $1,551,704 | $604,689 | $1,074,916 |
| 2022 | $23,400,703 | $2,124,711 | $1,638,299 | $1,452,844 | 4 | $1,515,930 | $2,003,259 | $1,259,516 |
| 2021 | $22,892,162 | $491,668 | $1,643,977 | $1,488,752 | 4 | — | $494,745 | $1,151,886 |
| 2020 | $24,088,371 | $4,643,210 | $1,727,993 | $1,489,128 | 4 | — | $4,564,132 | $1,148,293 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary a Barker Tuw reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mary a Barker Tuw's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$115K (2020) → $151K (2026)
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 $151K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Mary a Barker Tuw
How much does Mary a Barker Tuw give each year?
Mary a Barker Tuw gave $1.4M across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.4M across 4 grants.
What is Mary a Barker Tuw's typical grant size?
Mary a Barker Tuw's median grant in 2026 was $340,500, and its average grant was $272,400, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary a Barker Tuw give grants?
Mary a Barker Tuw gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Peoria, IL (5 grants).
Does Mary a Barker Tuw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mary a Barker Tuw's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mary a Barker Tuw's largest grantees?
Mary a Barker Tuw's largest 2026 grantees include Children's Home Assoc of Ill ($340,500), YMCA of Greater Peoria ($340,500) and Proctor Hospital ($340,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Mary a Barker Tuw?
Mary a Barker Tuw reported $20.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Mary a Barker Tuw's EIN?
Mary a Barker Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6131502. 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 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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