Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant
Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $45K.
Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant at a glance
In short: Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant gave $115K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $23K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $115,364
- -17.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $23,073
- -33.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $23,364
- Total assets
- $2,057,969
- +2.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was YMCA of Polk County ($50K). Together the top 5 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 24 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 115% of 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2022) to $139K (2025). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Polk County Columbus, NC | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Polk County Public Schools Columbus, NC | Fund Polk Cnty Public School Program | $33,000 |
| University of NC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Polk County HS Graduates for Studies | $23,364 |
| Children's Theater Festival Tryon, NC | To Fund Children's Theater | $5,000 |
| NC State University Raleigh, NC | Awarded to Polk Cnty HS Grads | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,057,969 | $139,999 | $146,817 | $115,364 | 5 | $115,364 | $44,989 | $100,751 |
| 2025 | $2,011,445 | $61,220 | $163,857 | $138,953 | 4 | $138,953 | $41,293 | $96,244 |
| 2024 | $1,916,161 | $102,772 | $120,310 | $98,001 | 5 | $98,001 | $34,010 | $88,356 |
| 2023 | $1,691,089 | $31,461 | $85,578 | $69,810 | 6 | $69,810 | $30,461 | $82,600 |
| 2022 | $1,924,790 | $119,620 | $89,364 | $65,194 | 4 | $65,317 | $103,019 | $91,653 |
| 2021 | $1,855,300 | $91,489 | $104,401 | $83,000 | 7 | — | $71,397 | $85,210 |
| 2020 | $1,645,291 | $58,074 | $140,495 | $117,167 | 11 | — | $43,492 | $80,581 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant reported a distributable amount of $101K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant is led by Shannon Tennant, Chair & President since 2026 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Shannon Tennant
Chair & President
Board Member → Chair & President, 2026
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dane Stafford
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James F. Hemphill
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joan Feagan
Board Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jodi B. Harris
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William J. Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alice E. Tennant (2020–2025) — Chair & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant
How much does Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant give each year?
Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant gave $115K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $139K across 4 grants.
What is Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant's typical grant size?
Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant's median grant in 2026 was $23,364, and its average grant was $23,073, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant give grants?
Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, NC (2 grants).
Does Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant's largest grantees?
Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant's largest 2026 grantees include YMCA of Polk County ($50,000), Polk County Public Schools ($33,000) and University of NC Chapel Hill ($23,364), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant?
Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant's EIN?
Ann L Turner & Geoffrey M Tennant's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2242164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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