Michael F Tweedle and Christine a
Michael F Tweedle and Christine a is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports $350,020 in grants to 10 organizations, including the Ohio State University Foundation, Cato Institute, and Gettysburg Foundation.
Michael F Tweedle and Christine a at a glance
In short: Michael F Tweedle and Christine a gave $350K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Ohio. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $350,020
- +196.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,002
- +226.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,069,633
- +15.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michael F Tweedle and Christine a
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8056 Brill Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45243
Phone: (513) 241-3111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael F Tweedle and Christine a funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio State University Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 49 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (66%), Washington, DC (7%), California (7%), New York (7%), and Pennsylvania (7%). Listed recipients were also located in Illinois and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michael F Tweedle and Christine a open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 636% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2022) to $350K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | Unrestricted Grant | $200,000 |
| Cato Institute Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| Gettysburg Foundation Gettysburg, PA | Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| Knox College Galesburg, IL | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| AYN Rand Institute Santa Ana, CA | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| Heritage Baptist Church Canal Winchester, OH | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| Pelotonia Columbus, OH | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| The Atlas Society Ltd Lodi, CA | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation Reston, VA | Unrestricted Grant | $20 |
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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 | $7,069,633 | $1,814,151 | $383,766 | $350,020 | 10 | $352,632 | $732,114 | $421,062 |
| 2024 | $6,120,993 | $1,224,854 | $163,498 | $118,100 | 11 | $120,075 | $183,798 | $336,739 |
| 2023 | $6,387,735 | $2,577,057 | $94,120 | $76,500 | 7 | $78,362 | $1,511,314 | $225,486 |
| 2022 | $4,624,550 | $1,105,692 | $63,641 | $47,570 | 10 | $47,770 | $110,312 | $188,551 |
| 2021 | $4,247,429 | $947,289 | $82,761 | $76,850 | 11 | $76,850 | $849,288 | $146,338 |
| 2020 | $3,023,847 | $1,062,607 | $292,226 | $270,000 | 10 | — | $1,059,544 | $77,524 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael F Tweedle and Christine a reported a distributable amount of $421K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span higher education, public policy, historic preservation and education, cancer research, and philosophy. For example, the Ohio State University Foundation says it raises funds and manages endowments and planned gifts for the benefit of The Ohio State University. The Cato Institute says its mission is to advance individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. The Gettysburg Foundation says it works with the National Park Service to preserve historic sites and educate the public about their significance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $350,020. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $200,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest award was $200,000 to the Ohio State University Foundation. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to the Cato Institute, the Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York, and the Gettysburg Foundation; $20,000 each to Knox College, the Ayn Rand Institute, and Heritage Baptist Church; and $10,000 to Pelotonia. All listed grants were for unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christine A Poon and Michael F Tweedle as board members.
Michael F Tweedle and Christine a's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine A. Poon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael F. Tweedle
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Michael F Tweedle and Christine a
How much does Michael F Tweedle and Christine a give each year?
Michael F Tweedle and Christine a gave $350K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $118K across 11 grants.
What is Michael F Tweedle and Christine a's typical grant size?
Michael F Tweedle and Christine a's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $35,002, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael F Tweedle and Christine a that year got $3K on average.
Where does Michael F Tweedle and Christine a give grants?
Michael F Tweedle and Christine a gives mostly in Ohio: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (7%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does Michael F Tweedle and Christine a give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michael F Tweedle and Christine a's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael F Tweedle and Christine a's largest grantees?
Michael F Tweedle and Christine a's largest 2025 grantees include Ohio State University Foundation ($200,000), Cato Institute ($25,000) and Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael F Tweedle and Christine a?
Michael F Tweedle and Christine a reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $353K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $421K (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 does Michael F Tweedle and Christine a fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span higher education, public policy, historic preservation and education, cancer research, and philosophy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael F Tweedle and Christine a?
The foundation contributes 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 Michael F Tweedle and Christine a's EIN?
Michael F Tweedle and Christine a's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4717034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Michael F Tweedle and Christine a 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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