The Turney Foundation
The Turney Foundation is a private foundation based in Marshall, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations and an individual, with awards restricted to the sick, needy, and afflicted of Harrison County.
The Turney Foundation at a glance
In short: The Turney Foundation gave $27K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,000
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,700
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $463,603
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (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.
How to apply to The Turney Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a formal request by letter as the application material and restricts distributions to the sick, needy, and afflicted of Harrison County.
- Contact
Application contact: The Turney Foundation
Mailing address: 705 E Pinecrest Dr, Marshall, TX 75670
Phone: (903) 938-2229
Email: chris.fyffe@clfpc-cpa.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Turney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harrison County Charities ($10K). Together the top 9 received $27K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The filing restricts distributions to the sick, needy, and afflicted of Harrison County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Turney Foundation gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $65K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County Charities Marshall, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| Marshall Education Foundation Marshall, TX | Operations | $6,000 |
| Mission Marshall Marshall, TX | Operations | $4,000 |
| Triple M Backpack Program Marshall, TX | Operations | $2,000 |
| Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian Ce Diana, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
| 923 the Depot LLC - Shop with Cops Marshall, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
| First Methodist Day School Marshall, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
| Twelve Way Foundation Marshall, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $500 |
| Connect the Culture LLC Dallas, TX | Operations | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $463,603 | $24,146 | $35,629 | $27,000 | 10 | $33,006 | $21,523 | $36,257 |
| 2023 | $475,086 | $14,231 | $36,704 | $25,900 | 11 | $33,375 | $12,992 | $32,095 |
| 2022 | $499,459 | $127,498 | $36,114 | $25,850 | 12 | $32,942 | $124,326 | $30,595 |
| 2021 | $408,075 | $17,277 | $76,760 | $65,490 | 10 | $72,907 | $13,424 | $34,596 |
| 2020 | $428,670 | $36,428 | $35,587 | $24,500 | 9 | — | $32,712 | $28,744 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Turney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes Harrison County Charities as providing clothing, food, and Christmas presents to economically deprived families, serving more than 600 people annually. It describes Marshall Education Foundation as providing grants to Marshall ISD teachers for supplemental programs and materials, and Mission Marshall as operating a local food pantry and providing bicycles to MISD elementary students through its Read to Ride program.
Mission Marshall describes its own mission as addressing broader needs of the whole person and partnering with area charitable organizations to support people seeking long-term transformation in physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $27,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest awards were $10,000 to Harrison County Charities, $6,000 to Marshall Education Foundation, and $4,000 to Mission Marshall. Other grants included $2,000 to Triple M Backpack Program and $1,000 each to Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian CE, 923 The Depot LLC – Shop with Cops, First Methodist Day School, and Twelve Way Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Blair Abney as president, Chad Sims as vice president, and Reggie Cooper as secretary.
The Turney Foundation is led by Blair Abney, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Blair Abney
President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Sims
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reggie Cooper
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Cary M. Abney (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Chase Palmer (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Glenn Bickerdike (2020–2023) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Turney Foundation
How much does The Turney Foundation give each year?
The Turney Foundation gave $27K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 11 grants.
What is The Turney Foundation's typical grant size?
The Turney Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,700, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Turney Foundation give grants?
The Turney Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marshall, TX (7 grants).
Does The Turney Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Turney Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (9 grants).
Who are The Turney Foundation's largest grantees?
The Turney Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Harrison County Charities ($10,000), Marshall Education Foundation ($6,000) and Mission Marshall ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Turney Foundation?
The Turney Foundation reported $464K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Turney Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes Harrison County Charities as providing clothing, food, and Christmas presents to economically deprived families, serving more than 600 people annually. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Turney Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Turney Foundation's EIN?
The Turney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1043523. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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