The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist
The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Florham Park, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist at a glance
In short: The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist gave $53K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,636
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $17,545
- Median grant
- $19,701
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foundation for Morristown Medical Center ($26K). Together the top 3 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ | Final Distribution | $26,348 |
| Packard Motor Car Foundation Dayton, OH | Final Distribution | $19,701 |
| Classic Car Club of America Museum Hickory Corners, MI | Final Distribution | $6,587 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $1,225 | $59,037 | $52,636 | 3 | $52,636 | $1,225 | $1,411 |
| 2024 | $62,697 | $3,090 | $3,963 | — | — | — | $3,090 | $2,986 |
| 2023 | $63,570 | $6 | $13,004 | — | — | — | $6 | $3,327 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist is led by Williard Bergman Jr., President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Williard Bergman Jr.
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Randi Siegel Weniger
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Anita J. Siegel
Vice President, Secretary & T
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist
How much does The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist give each year?
The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist gave $53K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist's typical grant size?
The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist's median grant in 2025 was $19,701, and its average grant was $17,545, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist give grants?
The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist gives mostly in New Jersey: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (37%) and Michigan (13%).
Does The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Final Distribution" (3 grants).
What is The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist?
The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Florham Park, NJ.
How much is The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist's EIN?
The Robert E and Sonia Turnquist's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3617611. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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