Pickle Harry E Tuw
Pickle Harry E Tuw is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing describes awards for graduates of Potter Valley High School pursuing studies at an accredited junior college, university, or trade school.
Pickle Harry E Tuw at a glance
In short: Pickle Harry E Tuw gave $25K across 21 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $24,994
- -7.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 21
- +31.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,190
- -29.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,538
- Total assets
- $347,540
- -2.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (85% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pickle Harry E Tuw
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says application forms may be obtained from Brent Russert at Potter Valley High School. Applicants must include an essay and two letters of referral, and must show completion of one semester of full-time undergraduate college. Awards are restricted to graduates of Potter Valley High School pursuing study at an accredited junior college, university, or trade school. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Brent Russert Porter Valley High
Mailing address: PO Box 219, Porter Valley, CA 95469
Phone: (818) 709-7100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pickle Harry E Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mendocino Community College ($8K across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($1,875), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2026 grant dollars, the listed recipient-state shares were California 85%, Arizona 6%, Florida 6%, and Idaho 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pickle Harry E Tuw gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% 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 $15K (2020) to $27K (2024). In 2026 it made 21 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mendocino Community College Ukiah, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Mendocino Community College Ukiah, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Butte Community College Oroville, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Mendocino Community College Ukiah, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Yuba College Yuba City, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| American River College Sacramento, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Napa Valley College Napa, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Butte Community College Oroville, CA | Scholarship | $1,538 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, FL | Scholarship | $1,538 |
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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 | $347,540 | $18,593 | $36,826 | $24,994 | 21 | $30,228 | $12,157 | $30,170 |
| 2025 | $357,818 | $17,099 | $38,258 | $26,997 | 16 | $32,555 | $11,638 | $34,131 |
| 2024 | $366,020 | $16,689 | $36,776 | $27,000 | 18 | $31,729 | $11,636 | $29,439 |
| 2023 | $376,118 | $6,052 | $34,767 | $24,999 | 8 | $29,609 | $5,838 | $28,431 |
| 2022 | $396,266 | $18,128 | $31,363 | $20,000 | 10 | $24,508 | $12,141 | $29,258 |
| 2021 | $403,404 | $56,904 | $25,269 | $15,000 | 15 | — | $51,205 | $20,703 |
| 2020 | $371,635 | $33,778 | $23,410 | $14,786 | 8 | — | $27,724 | $21,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pickle Harry E Tuw reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2026 — 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 is provided. The foundation’s 2025 filing describes scholarship awards for eligible Potter Valley High School graduates who wish to pursue further study at an accredited junior college, university, or trade school.
Among the 2026 grantees, Grand Canyon University describes its mission as that of a Christ-centered university focused on cultivating community, empowering virtuous action, and serving others. Sonoma State University’s association describes its work as supporting the university’s development, educational and cultural role, and alumni relationships. The Cal Poly Alumni Association describes its purpose as supporting the university’s education mission and maintaining alumni connections.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $24,994. Grant amounts ranged from $625 to $1,538, with a median of $1,538. The listed purposes were scholarships. Notable 2026 awards included $1,538 each to Mendocino Community College, Butte Community College, Yuba College, American River College, Grand Canyon University, Napa Valley College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and the University of California an individual recipient State University and Sonoma State University each received $625.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Pickle Harry E Tuw's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $6K (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 $6K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Pickle Harry E Tuw
How much does Pickle Harry E Tuw give each year?
Pickle Harry E Tuw gave $25K across 21 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $27K across 16 grants.
What is Pickle Harry E Tuw's typical grant size?
Pickle Harry E Tuw's median grant in 2026 was $1,538, and its average grant was $1,190, across 21 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pickle Harry E Tuw give grants?
Pickle Harry E Tuw gives mostly in California: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (6%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ukiah, CA (6 grants) and Oroville, CA (3 grants).
Does Pickle Harry E Tuw give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Pickle Harry E Tuw's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (21 grants).
Who are Pickle Harry E Tuw's largest grantees?
Pickle Harry E Tuw's largest 2026 grantees include Mendocino Community College ($8,315 across 6 grants), Butte Community College ($3,701 across 3 grants) and Yuba College ($1,538), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($1,875), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Pickle Harry E Tuw?
Pickle Harry E Tuw reported $348K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pickle Harry E Tuw fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 filing describes scholarship awards for eligible Potter Valley High School graduates who wish to pursue further study at an accredited junior college, university, or trade school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pickle Harry E Tuw?
The 2025 filing says application forms may be obtained from Brent Russert at Potter Valley High School. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pickle Harry E Tuw's EIN?
Pickle Harry E Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6616460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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