The Tweten Foundation
The Tweten Foundation is a private foundation, 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.
The Tweten Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tweten Foundation gave $108K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $108,000
- +265.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,429
- +108.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,178,114
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Tweten Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Santa Lucia Conservancy ($50K). Together the top 7 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $108K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $2,178,114 | $226,978 | $129,309 | $108,000 | 7 | $112,158 | $209,877 | $132,708 |
| 2023 | $2,082,032 | $54,767 | $55,715 | $29,550 | 4 | $39,008 | $65,509 | $119,655 |
| 2022 | $2,082,593 | $53,705 | $74,989 | $53,400 | 4 | $56,288 | $37,120 | $122,010 |
| 2021 | $2,103,950 | $1,046,870 | $92,153 | $77,000 | 6 | $79,673 | $34,942 | $86,796 |
| 2020 | $1,149,160 | $45,338 | $58,553 | $45,000 | 4 | — | $33,951 | $74,186 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tweten Foundation is led by Rebecca Rutledge Tweten, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Rutledge Tweten
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Gallaugher
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Julia Burt
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Matthew McCutchen
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leonard M. Tweten (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Tweten Foundation
How much does The Tweten Foundation give each year?
The Tweten Foundation gave $108K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 4 grants.
What is The Tweten Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tweten Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $15,429, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Tweten Foundation give grants?
The Tweten Foundation gives mostly in California: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Tweten Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Tweten Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Tweten Foundation's largest grantees?
The Tweten Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Santa Lucia Conservancy ($50,000), Eisenhower Health Foundation ($25,000) and Whale Sanctuary Project ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tweten Foundation?
The Tweten Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (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 is The Tweten Foundation's EIN?
The Tweten Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3067054. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Tweten Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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