The Turnbow Foundation
The Turnbow Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mesa, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $306K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $12K.
The Turnbow Foundation at a glance
In short: The Turnbow Foundation gave $38K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,970
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,219
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $306,192
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% 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 Turnbow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Future for Kids ($17K). Together the top 9 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Turnbow Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 425% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $38K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Future for Kids Tempe, AZ | grant to support the mission of the charity | $17,320 |
| Fresh Start Phoenix, AZ | grant to support the mission of the charity | $3,700 |
| Save the Family Mesa, AZ | grant to support the mission of the charity | $3,500 |
| Solid Rock Foundation Phoenix, AZ | grant to support the mission of the charity | $3,500 |
| Mahnah Club Mesa, AZ | grant to support the mission of the charity | $3,000 |
| Gotta Believe-Mesa High School Mesa, AZ | grant to support the mission of the charity | $2,700 |
| ASU Swap Hub Tempe, AZ | grant to support the mission of the charity | $2,500 |
| Best Buddies Phoenix, AZ | grant to support the mission of the charity | $1,000 |
| Fabulous Four Mesa, AZ | grant to support the mission of the charity | $750 |
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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 | $306,192 | $176,782 | $125,066 | $37,970 | 9 | $37,970 | $11,831 | — |
| 2024 | $248,267 | $196,819 | $158,002 | $29,040 | 7 | $29,040 | $5,937 | — |
| 2023 | $197,859 | $178,538 | $103,627 | $16,940 | 5 | $101,092 | — | — |
| 2022 | $118,318 | $124,566 | $69,969 | — | — | $10,097 | — | $2,374 |
| 2021 | $56,167 | $62,025 | $52,266 | — | — | $16,333 | $4,348 | $2,279 |
| 2020 | $24,004 | $70,379 | $77,998 | — | — | — | $4,180 | $1,163 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Turnbow Foundation is led by Thomas Bambury, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Bambury
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Turnbow Foundation
How much does The Turnbow Foundation give each year?
The Turnbow Foundation gave $38K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 7 grants.
What is The Turnbow Foundation's typical grant size?
The Turnbow Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,219, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Turnbow Foundation give grants?
The Turnbow Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mesa, AZ (4 grants), Phoenix, AZ (3 grants) and Tempe, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Turnbow Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Turnbow Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant to Support the Mission of the Charity" (9 grants).
Who are The Turnbow Foundation's largest grantees?
The Turnbow Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Future for Kids ($17,320), Fresh Start ($3,700) and Save the Family ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Turnbow Foundation?
The Turnbow Foundation reported $306K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $177K.
What is The Turnbow Foundation's EIN?
The Turnbow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0732335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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