TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation
TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilbur, Washington. Its 2025 filing describes direct charitable activity as donations to schools, churches, and other local organizations.
TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation gave $33K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,333
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,564
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,483
- Total assets
- $627,656
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For scholarships, applicants should use the form maintained by the Wilbur School District, which includes the required information, including GPA. Scholarship applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Review Cycle
- Scholarships are due annually by April 1. The 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- Scholarships are due annually by April 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Courtney Ruiz
Mailing address: Box 45, Wilbur, WA 99185
Phone: (509) 714-0348
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wilbur Creston Scholarships ($15K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Washington. Listed recipients were in Wilbur and Creston, Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2023) to $35K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Creston Scholarships Wilbur, WA | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Wilbur Pool Wilbur, WA | Maintenance of Equipment | $3,000 |
| Wilbur Emergency Fund Wilbur, WA | Materials and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Son Rise Church Wilbur, WA | Materials and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Sherman Cemetery Wilbur, WA | General Services of the Foundation | $2,350 |
| Creston Volunteer Fire and EMS Creston, WA | Materials and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Wilbur Fire Department and Ambulanc Wilbur, WA | Educational Materials and Supplies | $1,483 |
| Town of Wilbur - Park Lighting Wilbur, WA | Materials and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Missoula Children's Theater Wilbur, WA | General Pupil Services | $1,000 |
| Wilbur Community Center Wilbur, WA | Materials and Supplies | $1,000 |
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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 | $627,656 | $45,000 | $44,048 | $33,333 | 13 | $33,333 | $36,600 | $33,213 |
| 2024 | $627,213 | $45,000 | $49,427 | $33,495 | 14 | $33,495 | $36,216 | $33,333 |
| 2023 | $632,285 | $46,000 | $46,983 | $32,615 | 12 | $32,615 | $36,064 | $33,495 |
| 2022 | $633,769 | $45,000 | $48,048 | $34,674 | 13 | $34,674 | $36,338 | $33,615 |
| 2021 | $637,322 | $47,733 | $47,341 | $33,652 | 16 | $33,652 | $38,704 | $33,674 |
| 2020 | $637,713 | $47,523 | $45,676 | $33,403 | 14 | — | $39,248 | $33,652 |
| 2019 | $636,783 | $46,464 | $44,994 | $33,326 | 15 | — | $38,702 | $33,403 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K 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 foundation’s filing describes donations to schools, churches, and other local organizations. Its 2025 grants included scholarships, support for local emergency services, churches, a food bank, cemetery organizations, and community facilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $33,333 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,483. The largest awards were $15,000 to Wilbur Creston Scholarships for scholarships, $3,000 to Wilbur Pool for equipment maintenance, $2,500 to Wilbur Emergency Fund for materials and supplies, and $2,500 to Son Rise Church for materials and supplies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Courtney Ruiz as trustee.
TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation is led by Courtney Ruiz, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Courtney Ruiz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $500 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles Wyborney (2019–2020) — Trustee
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 $500, to Courtney Ruiz (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation
How much does TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation give each year?
TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation gave $33K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 14 grants.
What is TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,483, and its average grant was $2,564, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation give grants?
TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wilbur, WA (11 grants).
Does TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Materials and Supplies" (7 grants).
Who are TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wilbur Creston Scholarships ($15,000), Wilbur Pool ($3,000) and Wilbur Emergency Fund ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation?
TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation reported $628K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes donations to schools, churches, and other local organizations. Its 2025 grants included scholarships, support for local emergency services, churches, a food bank, cemetery organizations, and community facilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation's EIN?
TJ Tufts Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1489095. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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