The Tweten Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Carmel, CA EIN: 26-3067054

The Tweten Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Carmel, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $210K.

Key facts about The Tweten Foundation

EIN: 26-3067054
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $108,000
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $15,429
Median grant: $6,000
Total assets: $2,178,114
Primary geography: California (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Tweten Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Tweten Foundation's 7 itemized 2024 grants were California (77%). None of its 7 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How The Tweten Foundation gives

Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 85% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.2M

+4.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$108K

+265.5% YoY

Grant Count

+75.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

+108.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tweten Foundation reported a distributable amount of $133K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Tweten Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $83K (77%)

New York $5K (5%)

All other $20K (19%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Kansas New York Virginia

Cities

Palm DesertMontereyRancho MirageSalinasSanta BarbaraAbileneAlexandriaBurlingameCarmelbytheseaIndioLos AngelesNew YorkSan Juan CapistranoSolvang

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,178,114	$2,082,032	$2,082,593
Revenue	$226,978	$54,767	$53,705
Expenses	$129,309	$55,715	$74,989
Qualifying Distributions	$112,158	$39,008	$56,288
Net Investment Income	$209,877	$65,509	$37,120
Distributable Amount	$132,708	$119,655	$122,010

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Santa Lucia Conservancy ($50,000), Eisenhower Health Foundation ($25,000), Whale Sanctuary Project ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SANTA LUCIA CONSERVANCY Carmelbythesea, CA	SUPPORT AND PROTECT ENVIRONMENT	$50,000
EISENHOWER HEALTH FOUNDATION Rancho Mirage, CA	SUPPORT CAMPAIGN FOR NEW CARDIOVASCU	$25,000
WHALE SANCTUARY PROJECT	SUPPORT MARINE LIFE SANCTUARIES	$20,000
SPCA OF MONTEREY COUNTY Monterey, CA	SUPPORT CARE OF STRAY/ABUSED ANIMALS	$6,000
ALZHEIMER DRUG DISCOVERY FOUNDATION New York, NY	TO SUPPORT ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH	$5,000
CANCER HELP DESK Burlingame, CA	SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH	$1,000
SEEING SPOTS FARM Solvang, CA	NATURE EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Rebecca Rutledge Tweten	President	—	—
Matthew McCutchen	Vice-Preside	—	—
Julia Burt	Treasurer	—	—
James Gallaugher	Secretary	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tweten Foundation?

The Tweten Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Carmel, CA. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Tweten Foundation?

As of 2024, The Tweten Foundation holds $2.2M in total assets with $227K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $108K in 2024.

Where does The Tweten Foundation operate?

The Tweten Foundation has awarded grants in California, Kansas, New York, Virginia.

What size grants does The Tweten Foundation award?

In 2024, The Tweten Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $108K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Tweten Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Tweten Foundation reported a distributable amount of $133K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.