Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation
The Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California, established in 1956. The foundation provides capital improvement grants to nonprofit organizations serving the South Coast region of Santa Barbara County. The foundation focuses on funding physical infrastructure and equipment projects rather than operating expenses.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.5M
-6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+22.2% YoY
Grant Count
34
-8.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
+33.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The foundation empowers nonprofit organizations that foster community and deliver meaningful results by funding capital projects for youth, education, health, community, recreation and the arts. Through strategic partnerships and targeted investments, the foundation strives to amplify the impact of nonprofit partners to enhance life for all in the region.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Arts: Cultural heritage and artistic expression
- Community & Recreation: Enhancement of community resources and recreational facilities
- Health: Physical and mental health resources
- Youth & Education: Programs investing in future generations and youth empowerment
Grantmaking
The Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation makes approximately 35 grants annually, totaling between $1.5 million and $2 million. Based on the most recent fiscal year data (2023), the foundation made 37 grants totaling $1,245,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds nonprofit organizations located on Santa Barbara's South Coast, specifically:
- East: Carpinteria, Summerland, and Montecito
- West: City of Santa Barbara, City of Goleta, and Isla Vista
Grant applications are considered only if devoted to capital improvements for 501(c)(3) charitable purposes in this South County region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $13,293,859
- Total Giving: $1,245,000
- Total Revenues: $614,477
- Total Expenses: $1,482,896
- Number of Employees: 0
Historical Context: The foundation received a substantial $5 million estate bequest in 1973 following Alice Tweed Tuohy's passing. Under the leadership of Harris W. Seed, who became President in 1973, investment assets grew to $19 million by the 1970s.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,456,843 | $13,293,859 | $14,140,371 |
| Revenue | $977,434 | $614,477 | $1,351,773 |
| Expenses | $1,812,956 | $1,482,896 | $2,018,376 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,703,028 | $1,394,808 | $1,913,371 |
| Net Investment Income | $879,734 | $533,809 | $1,264,342 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,731,758 | $1,477,059 | $1,663,803 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Joseph Cole: Director and Treasurer (as of 2023)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN R MACKALL | TREASURER | 2 | $65,453 |
| JOSEPH COLE | PRESIDENT | 10 | $37,822 |
| SUSAN JACKSON | DIRECTOR/SEC | — | $5,000 |
| ELIZABETH FOWLER | DIRECTOR | — | $5,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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