Private foundation · EIN 81-4717034 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Michael F Tweedle and Christine a Poon Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $350K total, median $20K. 30% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$350K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in OH
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.1M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OHUnrestricted grant$200K
Cato InstituteWashington, DCUnrestricted grant$25K
Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York IncNew York, NYUnrestricted grant$25K
Gettysburg FoundationGettysburg, PAUnrestricted grant$25K
Knox CollegeGalesburg, ILUnrestricted grant$20K
Ayn Rand InstituteSanta Ana, CAUnrestricted grant$20K
Heritage Baptist ChurchCanal Winchester, OHUnrestricted grant$20K
PelotoniaColumbus, OHUnrestricted grant$10K
The Atlas Society LtdLodi, CAUnrestricted grant$5,000
National Wildlife FederationReston, VAUnrestricted grant$20

By state: Ohio 3 · District of Columbia 1 · California 2 · New York 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Michael F Tweedle and Christine a Poon Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Michael F Tweedle and Christine a Poon Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Michael F Tweedle and Christine a Poon Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $350K across 10 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Michael F Tweedle and Christine a Poon Foundation give?

Ohio (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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