Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation
The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society is a separate nonprofit organization established in 1962 to support the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. Founded on Margaret Acheson Stuart's vision of a superior museum in her adopted city, the Society promotes the museum's welfare, stimulates public interest and participation, and increases membership. Since its inception, the Society has raised over $5 million through various fundraising events to support major exhibitions, art acquisitions, restorations, educational programs, capital improvements, and operating expenses.
Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation at a glance
In short: Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation gave $72K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $72K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,085
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $72,085
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $72,085
- Total assets
- $1,326,443
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Museum of Fine Arts ($72K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2020) to $77K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Fine Arts St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $72,085 |
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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 | $1,326,443 | $105,339 | $78,517 | $72,085 | 1 | $72,966 | $100,953 | $76,665 |
| 2024 | $1,299,212 | $66,526 | $70,753 | $65,728 | 1 | $66,545 | $62,536 | $72,902 |
| 2023 | $1,304,051 | $13,679 | $72,451 | $68,227 | 1 | $68,621 | $30,139 | $66,122 |
| 2022 | $1,361,530 | $-41,650 | $85,070 | $76,557 | 1 | $76,941 | $27,587 | $68,611 |
| 2021 | $1,486,466 | $188,526 | $71,732 | $67,062 | 1 | $67,462 | $174,535 | $76,957 |
| 2020 | $1,369,529 | $47,440 | $82,133 | $57,245 | 1 | — | $43,163 | $67,440 |
| 2019 | $1,406,734 | $549,380 | $70,423 | $65,717 | 1 | — | $546,050 | $57,615 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $72K. Net investment income was $101K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $4K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation
How much does Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation give each year?
Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation gave $72K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $66K across 1 grant.
How large is Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation?
Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (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 Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation?
Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation operate?
Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation's EIN?
Ta Acheson Stuart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6019661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
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