Tuw James W Hughes Foundation
Tuw James W Hughes Foundation is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $201K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $14K.
Tuw James W Hughes Foundation at a glance
In short: Tuw James W Hughes Foundation gave $11K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $11,300
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- Average grant
- $2,825
- Median grant
- $2,825
- Total assets
- $200,619
- +1.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Tuw James W Hughes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Arcs Foundation ($3K). Together the top 4 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tuw James W Hughes Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+13%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $11K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arcs Foundation Rancho Santa Fe, CA | General Operating | $2,825 |
| Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation San Diego, CA | General Operating | $2,825 |
| Monarch School Project San Diego, CA | General Operating | $2,825 |
| San Diego Education Fund San Diego, CA | General Operating | $2,825 |
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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 | $200,619 | $19,172 | $16,645 | $11,300 | 4 | $11,824 | $14,151 | $12,143 |
| 2025 | $198,125 | $9,541 | $6,786 | — | — | $1,310 | $4,391 | $11,218 |
| 2024 | $195,375 | $18,441 | $15,453 | $9,000 | 4 | $10,310 | $13,065 | $10,324 |
| 2023 | $192,402 | $5,076 | $16,761 | $10,000 | 5 | $12,150 | $1,941 | $10,461 |
| 2022 | $204,129 | $19,118 | $16,430 | $10,000 | 5 | $12,150 | $14,782 | $12,083 |
| 2021 | $201,517 | $9,613 | $16,500 | $10,000 | 4 | — | $5,262 | $11,077 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tuw James W Hughes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tuw James W Hughes Foundation's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$6K (2024) → $5K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mufg Union Bank N A (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 $5K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tuw James W Hughes Foundation
How much does Tuw James W Hughes Foundation give each year?
Tuw James W Hughes Foundation gave $11K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Tuw James W Hughes Foundation's typical grant size?
Tuw James W Hughes Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,825, and its average grant was $2,825, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tuw James W Hughes Foundation give grants?
Tuw James W Hughes Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does Tuw James W Hughes Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tuw James W Hughes Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Tuw James W Hughes Foundation?
Tuw James W Hughes Foundation reported $201K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (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 Tuw James W Hughes Foundation's EIN?
Tuw James W Hughes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6010289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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