Porter John W Tuw
Porter John W Tuw is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Established in 1947 as the John W. Porter Trust, it makes grants to charitable, benevolent, religious, and educational organizations, with a stated mission of improving the lives of Long Beach, California, residents.
Porter John W Tuw at a glance
In short: Porter John W Tuw gave $119K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in California. 64% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $118,750
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,795
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,772,419
- -2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Porter John W Tuw
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or an alternative accessible application. It names Wells Fargo Bank as the application contact. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted year-round but must be submitted by August.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted year-round but must be submitted by August.
- Contact
Application contact: Wells Fargo Bank
Mailing address: 6325 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 300, Las Vegas, NV 89118
Phone: (888) 304-9333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Porter John W Tuw
Who Porter John W Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Christian Church of Long Beach ($24K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program describes a focus on improving the lives of Long Beach residents and says it supports eligible 501(c)(3) organizations operating in California, with a preference for organizations serving the Long Beach area. In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 8% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Porter John W Tuw open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2020) to $119K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Christian Church of Long Beach Anaheim, CA | General Operating | $23,750 |
| Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium San Pedro, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Algalita Marine Research and Education Long Beach, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Urban Community Outreach Highland Park, MI | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Monarch S Gift Long Beach, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Partners for Pediatric Vision Long Beach, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Tichenor Clinic for Children Long Beach, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Long Beach Rescue Mission Long Beach, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Camerata Singers of Long Beach Inc Long Beach, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Precious Lamb Preschool Inc Long Beach, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,772,419 | $104,081 | $156,130 | $118,750 | 11 | $128,374 | $78,463 | $114,840 |
| 2024 | $1,823,946 | $205,197 | $131,467 | $95,000 | 9 | $103,662 | $182,558 | $107,119 |
| 2023 | $1,749,972 | $232,716 | $124,891 | $95,000 | 10 | $102,978 | $211,369 | $97,865 |
| 2022 | $1,643,244 | $74,139 | $140,246 | $110,000 | 12 | $118,198 | $51,031 | $104,492 |
| 2021 | $1,709,400 | $85,645 | $131,127 | $94,000 | 10 | $102,757 | $61,559 | $117,139 |
| 2020 | $1,754,863 | $213,034 | $123,026 | $94,000 | 9 | — | $186,650 | $97,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Porter John W Tuw reported a distributable amount of $115K 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
The John W. Porter Trust describes its mission as improving the lives of Long Beach residents through grants to nonprofit organizations. Its stated program areas include arts, culture and humanities; education; environment and animals; health; human services; public and society benefit; and religion.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Precious Lamb Preschool says it provides Christ-centered education and care to children and families experiencing homelessness. Long Beach Rescue Mission describes providing temporary housing, clothing, counseling, food, and financial assistance to homeless individuals. Algalita Marine Research and Education says it works to protect the marine environment and watersheds through research, education, and restoration. Disabled Resources Center describes its purpose as empowering people with disabilities to live independently and advocate for themselves. Camerata Singers of Long Beach says it enriches communities and performers through choral music, programming, and arts education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $118,750. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $23,750, with a median of $10,000. The John W. Porter Trust Grant program lists an award range of $5,000–$10,000.
The largest 2025 grant listed was $23,750 to First Christian Church of Long Beach for general operating support. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Algalita Marine Research and Education, Urban Community Outreach, Monarch S Gift, Partners for Pediatric Vision, Tichenor Clinic for Children, Long Beach Rescue Mission, Camerata Singers of Long Beach, and Precious Lamb Preschool; Disabled Resources Center received $5,000. Each listed grant was for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Porter John W 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
$27K (2020) → $33K (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 $33K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Porter John W Tuw
How much does Porter John W Tuw give each year?
Porter John W Tuw gave $119K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 9 grants.
What is Porter John W Tuw's typical grant size?
Porter John W Tuw's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,795, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Porter John W Tuw that year got $10K on average.
Where does Porter John W Tuw give grants?
Porter John W Tuw gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (8 grants).
Does Porter John W Tuw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Porter John W Tuw's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Porter John W Tuw's largest grantees?
Porter John W Tuw's largest 2025 grantees include First Christian Church of Long Beach ($23,750), Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium ($10,000) and Algalita Marine Research and Education ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Porter John W Tuw?
Porter John W Tuw reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Porter John W Tuw fund?
The John W. Porter Trust describes its mission as improving the lives of Long Beach residents through grants to nonprofit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Porter John W Tuw?
The 2025 filing says applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or an alternative accessible application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Porter John W Tuw's EIN?
Porter John W Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6030315. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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