Private foundation · EIN 42-6553486 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tuw Robert L & Ruth E Wiese

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $155K total, median $7,751.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$155K
Median grant
$7,751
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Coe CollegeCedar Rapids, IARobert l. and ruth e. wiese$47K
Westminister Presbyterian ChurchDes Moines, IARobert l. and ruth e. wiese$31K
The State Univ of Ia Foundation Attn Brenda WrightIowa City, IARobert l. and ruth e. wiese$12K
American Red Cross- Central Iowa Attn Trust & EstatesWashington, DCUnrestricted general$7,751
Westminister Scholarship FundDes Moines, IARobert l. and ruth e. wiese$7,751
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchMarengo, IAUnrestricted general$7,751
Calvin CommunityDes Moines, IAUnrestricted general$7,751
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchManning, IAUnrestricted general$7,751
Civic Center of Des MoinesDes Moines, IAUnrestricted general$7,751
The Salvation Army Attn Legal DepartmentOmaha, NEUnrestricted general$3,876
Friends of the Des MoinesDes Moines, IAUnrestricted general$3,876
Edmundson Art Foundation IncDes Moines, IAUnrestricted general$3,876
Des Moines Audubon SocietyClive, IAUnrestricted general$3,876
Science Center of IowaDes Moines, IAUnrestricted general$3,876

By state: Iowa 12 · District of Columbia 1 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

Tuw Robert L & Ruth E Wiese is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Boatmens Bank Iowa Na Ttee, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Tuw Robert L & Ruth E Wiese accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Tuw Robert L & Ruth E Wiese give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $155K across 14 grants, a median of $7,751.

Where does Tuw Robert L & Ruth E Wiese give?

Iowa (12 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Nebraska (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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