Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable
Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $174K.
Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable at a glance
In short: Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable gave $76K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $25K), top state Vermont. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $75,804
- +20.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $25,268
- +20.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,268
- Total assets
- $1,389,776
- +9.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Vermont (33% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was New England Kurn Hattin Homes ($25K). Together the top 3 received $76K.
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 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+19%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 112% 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2024) to $76K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New England Kurn Hattin Homes Westminster, VT | Unrestricted General | $25,268 |
| Clarke School for the Deaf Northampton, MA | Unrestricted General | $25,268 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Unrestricted General | $25,268 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,389,776 | $189,043 | $101,314 | $75,804 | 3 | $84,681 | $173,691 | $75,869 |
| 2025 | $1,265,708 | $130,190 | $87,441 | $62,850 | 3 | $71,137 | $104,690 | $71,127 |
| 2024 | $1,219,586 | $39,599 | $69,649 | $49,011 | 3 | $56,709 | $26,360 | $65,158 |
| 2023 | $1,242,503 | $-36,530 | $93,286 | $63,612 | 3 | $70,947 | $13,066 | $63,268 |
| 2022 | $1,370,105 | $268,788 | $90,331 | $66,432 | 3 | $75,218 | $252,433 | $73,837 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$22K (2022) → $22K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $22K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable
How much does Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable give each year?
Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable gave $76K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $63K across 3 grants.
What is Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable's typical grant size?
Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable's median grant in 2026 was $25,268, and its average grant was $25,268, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable give grants?
Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable's top state is Vermont, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (33%) and Florida (33%).
Does Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable?
Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable's EIN?
Tua Ralph W Lerche Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6640354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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