Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn
Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $597K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $50K.
Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn at a glance
In short: Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn gave $32K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,085
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,695
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,695
- Total assets
- $596,783
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (33% 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 Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Diabetes Association ($11K). Together the top 3 received $32K.
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 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2023) to $36K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Diabetes Association Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted General | $10,695 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted General | $10,695 |
| Garden State Theater Organ Society Brielle, NJ | Unrestricted General | $10,695 |
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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 | $596,783 | $57,662 | $42,789 | $32,085 | 3 | $35,910 | $50,428 | $35,051 |
| 2024 | $582,547 | $20,712 | $37,657 | $28,038 | 3 | $31,579 | $12,950 | $32,858 |
| 2023 | $581,926 | $-6,402 | $35,353 | $23,490 | 3 | $26,784 | $7,189 | $30,591 |
| 2022 | $611,581 | $125,924 | $46,543 | $35,946 | 3 | $39,634 | $118,802 | $32,875 |
| 2021 | $628,642 | $37,324 | $38,723 | $28,464 | 3 | — | $31,186 | $35,286 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$9K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America NA (2021) — 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 $10K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn
How much does Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn give each year?
Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn gave $32K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 3 grants.
What is Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn's typical grant size?
Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $10,695, and its average grant was $10,695, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn give grants?
Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn's top state is Virginia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (33%) and New Jersey (33%).
Does Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn?
Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn reported $597K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn's EIN?
Tuw Arthur Edward Sherman Jr Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7276548. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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