Root Arthur TW
Root Arthur TW is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $563K. Net investment income was $973K.
Root Arthur TW at a glance
In short: Root Arthur TW gave $563K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $281K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $562,554
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $281,277
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $281,277
- Total assets
- $8,913,188
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 Root Arthur TW funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwestern University ($281K). Together the top 2 received $563K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Root Arthur TW gives
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $150K (2021) to $563K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $563K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Program Support | $281,277 |
| Advocate IL Masonic Medical Center Downers Grove, IL | Program Support | $281,277 |
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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 | $8,913,188 | $1,033,419 | $687,278 | $562,554 | 2 | $620,899 | $973,022 | $659,828 |
| 2024 | $8,562,282 | $503,214 | $614,565 | $492,630 | 2 | $547,794 | $446,581 | $617,718 |
| 2023 | $8,672,874 | $530,157 | $605,669 | $498,866 | 2 | $548,610 | $462,636 | $542,373 |
| 2022 | $8,750,663 | $22,441 | $540,843 | $411,336 | 2 | $462,743 | $195,709 | $550,274 |
| 2021 | $9,271,478 | $747,443 | $259,543 | $149,928 | 2 | $204,482 | $692,382 | $615,817 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Root Arthur TW reported a distributable amount of $660K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Root Arthur TW's only listed officer is BMO Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BMO Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$99K (2023) → $116K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: BMO Harris Bank N A (2021–2022) — 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 $116K, to BMO Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Root Arthur TW
How much does Root Arthur TW give each year?
Root Arthur TW gave $563K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $493K across 2 grants.
How large is Root Arthur TW?
Root Arthur TW reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $621K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $660K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Root Arthur TW?
Root Arthur TW is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $8.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Root Arthur TW operate?
Root Arthur TW has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Root Arthur TW's EIN?
Root Arthur TW's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6479381. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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