Terkeurst Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Ponte Vedra Beach, FL EIN: 46-6425149

Terkeurst Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $969K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $173K. Net investment income was $203K.

Terkeurst Foundation at a glance

In short: Terkeurst Foundation gave $173K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $173K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$172,725
+72.7% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$172,725
+72.7% vs 2023
Median grant
$172,725
Total assets
$969,043
-4.7% vs 2023
Primary geography
North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

Who Terkeurst Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Haven Place Ministries Inc: $173KHaven Place Ministries Inc$173K

The largest 2024 recipient was Haven Place Ministries Inc ($173K).

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K$50–100K2$100–250K1$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

WeddingtonCharlotteFort MillKalispellMatthews

How Terkeurst Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 494% 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

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K1 grant2020 5 grants2021 0 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $768K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $173K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Haven Place Ministries Inc Weddington, NCCharitable$172,725
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$969,043$230,446$269,746$172,7251$238,111$202,908$48,247
2023$1,016,912$139,660$160,072$100,0001$118,687$98,132$6,368
2022$1,030,779$247,469$220,763——$202,450$129,316$6,079
2021$1,003,862$418,685$1,014,835$767,5005$966,644$125,859$28,007
2020$1,638,032$523,410$576,129$349,6531—$229,956$32,337

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Terkeurst Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Terkeurst Foundation is led by Lysa Terkeurst, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Lysa Terkeurst

    President & Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $126K (2020) → $0 (2024)

  • Michael Houser

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    $45K (2024)

  • Hope Terkeurst

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Michael Houser — Trustee: $45KMichael HouserTrustee$45K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $45K, to Michael Houser (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Terkeurst Foundation

How much does Terkeurst Foundation give each year?

Terkeurst Foundation gave $173K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 1 grant.

How large is Terkeurst Foundation?

Terkeurst Foundation reported $969K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does Terkeurst Foundation operate?

Terkeurst Foundation has awarded grants in Montana, North Carolina, South Carolina.

What is Terkeurst Foundation's EIN?

Terkeurst Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6425149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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