Twig Foundation
Twig Foundation is a private foundation based in Rockville Centre, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to eight organizations totaling $2,836,254, including support for the Maine Community Foundation, Cambridge Partnership for Education, International Justice Mission, and International Rescue Committee.
Twig Foundation at a glance
In short: Twig Foundation gave $2.8M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $355K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,836,254
- +1171.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -52.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $354,532
- +2602.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $620,831
- -47.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Twig Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co R Funk Cpa 21 Kennedy Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Phone: (516) 593-6068
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Twig Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maine Community Foundation ($2.6M). Together the top 8 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 78 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Maine (92%), New York (6%), Washington, DC (1%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Twig Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1437% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $169K (2020) to $2.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Ellsworth, ME | General | $2,600,754 |
| Cambridge Partnership for Education New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| International Justice Mission Washington, DC | General | $40,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General | $40,000 |
| ACLU New York, NY | General | $35,000 |
| Fistula Foundation San Jose, CA | General | $30,500 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | General | $30,000 |
| Propublica New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $620,831 | $144,291 | $2,840,304 | $2,836,254 | 8 | $2,836,254 | $144,291 | $168,597 |
| 2023 | $1,187,741 | $127,823 | $227,428 | $223,000 | 17 | $223,000 | $127,823 | $235,739 |
| 2022 | $1,108,201 | $164,478 | $247,280 | $240,000 | 18 | $240,000 | $164,478 | $224,600 |
| 2021 | $1,319,290 | $227,230 | $187,266 | $184,500 | 24 | $185,266 | $227,230 | $252,055 |
| 2020 | $1,262,378 | $130,568 | $168,764 | $168,500 | 11 | — | $130,568 | $187,448 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Twig Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K 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 were listed for general purposes. The recipients include organizations working in different areas: the Maine Community Foundation describes its work as bringing people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, and local expertise. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster survive, recover, and regain control of their futures.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported eight grants totaling $2,836,254. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $2,600,754, with a median of $37,500. Notable grants included $2,600,754 to the Maine Community Foundation, $50,000 to Cambridge Partnership for Education, $40,000 each to International Justice Mission and International Rescue Committee, and $35,000 to ACLU.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Susan C Petersmeyer, Adam Henneke, Blair Martin, Kevin Martin, Lee Webb, and Emily Berry.
Twig Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Henneke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blair Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Berry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Webb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan C. Petersmeyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Twig Foundation
How much does Twig Foundation give each year?
Twig Foundation gave $2.8M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $223K across 17 grants.
What is Twig Foundation's typical grant size?
Twig Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $354,532, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Twig Foundation give grants?
Twig Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Twig Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Twig Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Twig Foundation's largest grantees?
Twig Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Maine Community Foundation ($2,600,754), Cambridge Partnership for Education ($50,000) and International Justice Mission ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Twig Foundation?
Twig Foundation reported $621K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Twig Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were listed for general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Twig Foundation?
The foundation 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 Twig Foundation's EIN?
Twig Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0568196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Twig 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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