Tuso
The purpose of Tuso is to support taylor university in fundraising activities, and to function as a receptacle for any non-cash gifts that donors may make in the future.
Tuso at a glance
In short: Tuso gave $2.0M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1.0M), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,031,852
- +262.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,015,926
- +443.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,015,926
- Total assets
- $16,460,771
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Tuso funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Taylor University ($2.0M). Together the top 2 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $475K (2022) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor University Upland, IN | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS | General Support | $31,852 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,460,771 | $4,371,223 | $2,421,681 | $2,031,852 | 2 | $98,070 |
| 2023 | $14,029,835 | $6,486,467 | $658,065 | $560,899 | 3 | $116,524 |
| 2022 | $7,883,788 | $5,791,544 | $476,108 | $475,426 | 3 | $22,137 |
| 2021 | $2,596,672 | $2,623,025 | — | — | — | $636 |
About Tuso
Based on IRS filings
Tuso is a public charity focused on Education, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $98K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tuso is led by Mike Falder, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mike Falder
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$113K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Tucc INC
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen P. Olson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$157K (2022) → $0 (2024)
David Melilli
Vice President & Executive
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Rex E. Bennett (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jay Link (2021) — Vice President & Executive Director
- Former: Paige Cunningham (2020) — Interim President
- Former: Ronald Sutherland (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $157K, to Stephen P Olson (Secretary & Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tuso
How much does Tuso give each year?
Tuso gave $2.0M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $561K across 3 grants.
How large is Tuso?
Tuso reported $16.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What is Tuso?
Tuso is a public charity focused on Education, based in Wilmington, DE. It holds $16.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Tuso operate?
Tuso has awarded grants in Delaware, Indiana, Kansas.
What is Tuso's EIN?
Tuso's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1953499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Tuso funds
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