The TWF Foundation
The TWF Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational and religious institutions, a research and family-support organization, and organizations supporting sailing.
The TWF Foundation at a glance
In short: The TWF Foundation gave $5.7M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $410K), top state Texas. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,746,765
- +861.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $410,483
- +655.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $77,500
- Total assets
- $52,580,294
- +735.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (41% 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 The TWF Foundation
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8111 Douglas Avenue Suite 1300, Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: (214) 564-9939
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The TWF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University Catholic Center ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 59 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Texas (41%), California (35%), state not identified in the data (20%), Ohio (3%), and Maryland (1%). The listed grants also include a recipient in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The TWF Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $685K; repeat grants $336K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 177% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 699% 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 $407K (2020) to $5.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $5.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Catholic Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| 12TH Man Foundation College Station, TX | Kyle field south suite capital and soccer video board | $1,160,000 |
| Ywam Costa Rica | General Support | $1,102,000 |
| Jesuit College Preparatory School Dallas, TX | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Holy Trinity Seminary Irving, TX | 19TH Annual Spes Gregis Holy Trinity Seminary Benefit | $100,000 |
| International Rett Syndrome Foundation Cincinnati, OH | 2022 Cure for Cata | $100,000 |
| Ursuline Pepper Pike, OH | General Support | $100,000 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Mike and Beverly Rowlett Industrial Distribution Building | $55,000 |
| Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation Annapolis, MD | General Support | $50,000 |
| Ywam San Jose | General Support | $41,715 |
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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 | $52,580,294 | $52,144,070 | $5,854,707 | $5,746,765 | 14 | $5,750,557 | $1,639,920 | $822,728 |
| 2023 | $6,295,622 | $6,884 | $663,650 | $597,500 | 11 | $599,082 | $57,943 | $359,712 |
| 2022 | $6,948,801 | $332,265 | $1,063,626 | $984,500 | 13 | $986,305 | $275,388 | $383,318 |
| 2021 | $7,663,953 | $5,653,102 | $2,136,611 | $2,072,500 | 11 | $2,075,032 | $613,023 | $395,312 |
| 2020 | $4,147,462 | $-162,216 | $455,228 | $407,495 | 10 | — | $67,369 | $235,873 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The TWF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $823K 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 include general support and designated capital, event, research, and other purposes. The International Rett Syndrome Foundation, a 2024 grantee, describes its mission as accelerating full-spectrum research to cure Rett syndrome and empowering families with knowledge and connectivity. The Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation, also a 2024 grantee, says it supports and develops amateur sailors and international racing competitions, and supports sailing instruction for deserving youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $5,746,765. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $77,500. Notable grants included $2,000,000 to University Catholic Center for general support; $1,160,000 to 12th Man Foundation for Kyle Field South Suite capital and a soccer video board; $1,102,000 to YWAM Costa Rica for general support; and $1,000,000 to Jesuit College Preparatory School for general support. Other reported grants included $100,000 to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation and $50,000 to Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel R. Tinker, Audrey K. Tinker, Kathleen A. Winkelblech, and Sue Gray as directors.
The TWF Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Audrey K. Tinker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel R. Tinker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen A. Winkelblech
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Gray
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 TWF Foundation
How much does The TWF Foundation give each year?
The TWF Foundation gave $5.7M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $598K across 11 grants.
What is The TWF Foundation's typical grant size?
The TWF Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $77,500, and its average grant was $410,483, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The TWF Foundation that year got $685K on average.
Where does The TWF Foundation give grants?
The TWF Foundation's top state is Texas, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were College Station, TX (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does The TWF Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of The TWF Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The TWF Foundation's largest grantees?
The TWF Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University Catholic Center ($2,000,000), 12TH Man Foundation ($1,160,000) and Ywam Costa Rica ($1,102,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The TWF Foundation?
The TWF Foundation reported $52.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $823K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The TWF Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general support and designated capital, event, research, and other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The TWF Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The TWF Foundation's EIN?
The TWF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2391107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The TWF Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The TWF Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-twf-foundation-morg_d74f2e3cae7d4917b425762bb09a1ae2
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