Tweed Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Tweed Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Greeneville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $455,470 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $63,950. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$455,470
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$63,950
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $720,290 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $515,000 | 29 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $720,290 | 21 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $455,470 | 25 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Tweed Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Tweed Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 22 | $410,950 |
| Ohio | 1 | $19,520 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Priority of America | General support | $63,950 |
| The Midst | General support | $50,000 |
| Grace Baptist Church | General support | $35,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Providence Academy | General support | $25,000 |
| The Well Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Ballad Health Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Holston United Methodist Home for Children | General support | $20,000 |
| Jeremiah School | General support | $20,000 |
| The Hope Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Lydia's Mission | General support | $19,520 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greene County | General support | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General support | $15,000 |
| United Way Greene County | General support | $15,000 |
| Doe River Gorge | General support | $10,000 |
| Greene Young Life Center | General support | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | General support | $10,000 |
| East Greene Freewill Baptist Church | General support | $10,000 |
| My Neighbors House | General support | $10,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Tusculum University - Christian Leadership Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center 3rd Judicial District | General support | $5,000 |
| Fca Tri Cities | General support | $5,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House | General support | $1,000 |
| Sundown on Depot | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Tweed
- Kimberly Tweed
- Bridget Lollar
- Joseph Tweed
- Taylor Waddell
- Halle Tweed
- Jancie Painter
- Samantha Hughes
Questions people ask
Does Tweed Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tweed Family Foundation Inc give?
$455,470 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Tweed Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John Tweed (President), Kimberly Tweed (Secretary), Bridget Lollar (Treasurer) and Joseph Tweed (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Tweed Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.