Private foundation · Greeneville
Tweed Family Foundation Inc.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 22 totaling $411K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $25K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Greene County, Washington County, Carter County, Davidson County, Williamson County, Shelby County · plus 3 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 23% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 5 of 22.
- Total giving that year
- $455K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $455K | $411K | 22 |
| 2024 | $720K | $665K | 19 |
| 2023 | $515K | $482K | 25 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- John TweedPresident
- Kimberly TweedSecretary
- Bridget LollarTreasurer
- Joseph TweedTrustee
- Taylor WaddellTrustee
- Halle TweedTrustee
- Jancie PainterTrustee
- Samantha HughesTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Priority of America | Brentwood, Williamson County | General support | $64K |
| The Midst | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $50K |
| Grace Baptist Church | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $35K |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $30K |
| Providence Academy | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $25K |
| The Well Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $25K |
| Ballad Health Foundation | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $20K |
| Holston United Methodist Home for Children | Greeneville, Greene County | General support | $20K |
| Jeremiah School | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $20K |
| The Hope Center | Greeneville, Greene County | General support | $20K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greene County | Greeneville, Greene County | General support | $15K |
| United Way Greene County | Greeneville, Greene County | General support | $15K |
| Doe River Gorge | Hampton, Carter County | General support | $10K |
| Greene Young Life Center | Greeneville, Greene County | General support | $10K |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $10K |
| East Greene Freewill Baptist Church | Greeneville, Greene County | General support | $10K |
| My Neighbors House | Greeneville, Greene County | General support | $10K |
| Tusculum University - Christian Leadership Institute | Greeneville, Greene County | General support | $10K |
| Children's Advocacy Center 3rd Judicial District | Mosheim, Greene County | General support | $5,000 |
| Fca Tri Cities | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $5,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House | Elizabethton, Carter County | General support | $1,000 |
| Sundown On Depot | Greeneville, Greene County | General support | $1,000 |
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