Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton
Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida. It reported 19 grants totaling $65,000 for filing year 2024, supporting charitable organizations including children’s hospitals, arts and music programs, and social-service organizations.
Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton at a glance
In short: Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton gave $65K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +46.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,421
- -19.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,172,802
- -5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing says to submit materials in writing, including background and purpose. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Jackson
Mailing address: 4621 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146-2185
Phone: (305) 666-7229
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude Childrens Research Hospital ($10K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 15% to Tennessee, 3% to Virginia, 2% to North Carolina, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2023) to $65K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To Provide Funds | $10,000 |
| Actors Playhouse Productions Inc Coral Gables, FL | To Provide Funds | $7,000 |
| Childrens Voice Chorus Inc Palmetto Bay, FL | To Provide Funds | $7,000 |
| Holocaust Learning and Educational Weston, FL | To Provide Funds | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | To Provide Funds | $5,000 |
| Angel Flight of Southeast Leesburg, FL | To Provide Funds | $4,000 |
| Community Arts Program of Miami Coral Gables, FL | To Provide Funds | $4,000 |
| Jafco Sunrise, FL | To Provide Funds | $4,000 |
| Coral Gables Museum Corporation Coral Gables, FL | To Provide Funds | $3,000 |
| Miami Music Project Inc Miami, FL | To Provide Funds | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,172,802 | $88,676 | $213,167 | $65,000 | 19 | $139,034 | $14,643 | $133,895 |
| 2023 | $2,297,293 | $54,829 | $204,399 | $55,000 | 13 | $128,383 | — | $121,152 |
| 2022 | $2,445,079 | $250,928 | $205,047 | $58,000 | 16 | $131,523 | $177,404 | $123,596 |
| 2021 | $2,394,888 | $73,992 | $200,142 | $60,000 | 15 | $127,827 | $1,677 | $140,108 |
| 2020 | $2,525,002 | $331,247 | $208,600 | $60,000 | 13 | — | $256,552 | $127,071 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes pediatric disease research and treatment, youth music education, arts, meals on wheels, guide-dog partnerships, and support for military families. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Children’s Voice Chorus says Vocal Youth Miami empowers young people through vocal music, while Miami Music Project describes using music for social transformation and children’s development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $65,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Its largest listed grants were $10,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; $7,000 each to Actors Playhouse Productions and Children’s Voice Chorus; and $5,000 each to Holocaust Learning and Educational and Meals on Wheels of Palm Beach.
Other listed 2024 grants included $4,000 each to Angel Flight of Southeast, Community Arts Program of Miami, and JAFCO; $3,000 each to Coral Gables Museum Corporation and Miami Music Project; and $2,000 each to Merrick Festival and Southeastern Guide Dogs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Jackson as secretary/treasurer, Roy Gonas as president, and Charles Johnson as director.
Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton is led by Roy Gonas, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roy Gonas
President
On filings since 2020
$52K (2020) → $52K (2024)
Charles Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $29K (2024)
Michael Jackson
Sc'y & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$52K (2020) → $52K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul Johnson (2020) — Director
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $52K, to Michael Jackson (Sc'y/Treas). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton
How much does Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton give each year?
Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton gave $65K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 13 grants.
What is Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton's typical grant size?
Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,421, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton that year got $3K on average.
Where does Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton give grants?
Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton gives mostly in Florida: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (5 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (4 grants).
Does Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Funds" (19 grants).
Who are Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton's largest grantees?
Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton's largest 2024 grantees include St Jude Childrens Research Hospital ($10,000), Actors Playhouse Productions Inc ($7,000) and Childrens Voice Chorus Inc ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton?
Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes pediatric disease research and treatment, youth music education, arts, meals on wheels, guide-dog partnerships, and support for military families. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton's EIN?
Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0439865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lady Suzanna P Tweed & Carleton funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lady-suzanna-p-tweed-and-carleton-morg_283b76164a1e4cd897f284e5cbd67628
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