Robert a Adolphson Tua
Robert a Adolphson Tua is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $133K.
Robert a Adolphson Tua at a glance
In short: Robert a Adolphson Tua gave $83K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,848
- +90.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,616
- +90.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $29,154
- Total assets
- $1,283,333
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Robert a Adolphson Tua funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christ Church Cathedral ($29K). Together the top 3 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert a Adolphson Tua gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2023) to $83K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Cathedral Springfield, MA | Unrestricted General | $29,154 |
| Shriners' Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | Unrestricted General | $29,154 |
| Baystate Health Foundation Inc Springfield, MA | Unrestricted General | $24,540 |
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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 | $1,283,333 | $150,050 | $108,087 | $82,848 | 3 | $91,998 | $133,250 | $74,398 |
| 2024 | $1,254,988 | $44,774 | $66,491 | $43,600 | 3 | $52,159 | $27,214 | $71,297 |
| 2023 | $1,223,646 | $-7,605 | $69,838 | $43,405 | 3 | $51,275 | $14,619 | $64,330 |
| 2022 | $1,260,989 | $242,350 | $101,363 | $77,754 | 3 | $86,284 | $226,321 | $65,902 |
| 2021 | $1,343,601 | $88,795 | $86,633 | $60,273 | 3 | — | $73,908 | $76,119 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert a Adolphson Tua reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert a Adolphson Tua's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$20K (2022) → $22K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $22K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Robert a Adolphson Tua
How much does Robert a Adolphson Tua give each year?
Robert a Adolphson Tua gave $83K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 3 grants.
What is Robert a Adolphson Tua's typical grant size?
Robert a Adolphson Tua's median grant in 2025 was $29,154, and its average grant was $27,616, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert a Adolphson Tua give grants?
Robert a Adolphson Tua gives mostly in Massachusetts: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MA (2 grants).
Does Robert a Adolphson Tua give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert a Adolphson Tua's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Robert a Adolphson Tua?
Robert a Adolphson Tua reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Robert a Adolphson Tua?
Robert a Adolphson Tua is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Robert a Adolphson Tua's EIN?
Robert a Adolphson Tua's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3584294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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