The Turpin-allebrand Family Charitable

WALTHAM, MA EIN: 95-4419892

The Turpin-Allebrand Family Charitable is a private family foundation based in Waltham, Massachusetts. The foundation was established in 1993 in California and operates as an invite-only grantmaker, meaning it does not accept unsolicited applications.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

-3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$116K

+28.5% YoY

Grant Count

58

+31.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-2.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Turpin-allebrand Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $147K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on the arts and education. The foundation also supports philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking initiatives, as well as human services.

Grantmaking

The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.

Grant Range

$1,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking extends primarily to California, Colorado, and Wisconsin.

Grant Distribution by State

12states
+4 more states

Cities

AlbuquerqueBostonBoulderCambridgeCarpinteriaColorado SpringsDallasEl MonteGoletaIrvineKalaheoLa CrosseLompocLong BeachLos AngelesMontecitoMonterey ParkNew YorkOjaiOkatie

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

  • Total assets: $2,045,689
  • Annual giving rate: 5.3% of assets
  • Most recent filing: 2024 (Form 990-PF)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$82K$164K$245K$327K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,045,689$2,117,763$2,155,083
Revenue$77,518$89,368$255,679
Expenses$159,659$126,688$126,422
Qualifying Distributions$131,035$104,452$105,938
Net Investment Income$48,894$72,102$246,675
Distributable Amount$147,394$126,459$106,518

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$29K$58K$87K$116K1 grants202046 grants202135 grants202244 grants202358 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY$15KCITIZENS FOR CARPINTERIA…$13KDIRECT RELIEF$13KHEAL THE OCEAN$8KCANCER FDN OF SANTA BARB…$7KNATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS F…$6KFOODBANK OF SANTA BARBAR…$5KLAND TRUST OF SB CTY$3KSANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF …$3KSANTA BARBARA BOWL$2K

Grant Size Distribution

176 grants across all recorded years

175<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Nature Conservancy ($15,000), Citizens for Carpinteria Bluffs ($13,000), Direct Relief ($12,500).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, TXGENERAL SUPPORT$500
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK, NYTO CAMPAIGN FOR A WORLD WHERE HUMAN RIGHTS ARE ENJOYED BY ALL.$1,000
ANGEL FLIGHT WEST INC SANTA MONICA, CATO DELIVERS HEALTH AND HOPE USING DONATED FLIGHTS TO SERVE THOSE WITH HEALTHCARE OR OTHER COMPELLING HUMAN NEEDS$1,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SANTA BARBARA SANTA BARBARA, CATO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE$500
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SAN OBISPO, CATO SUPPORT EDUCATION$1,000
CANCER FDN OF SANTA BARBARA SANTA BARBARA, CATO ENSURE SUPERIOR CANCER CARE FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY$7,000
CARPENTERIA CHILDREN'S PROJECT CARPINTERIA, CAPREPARES CARPINTERIA VALLEY CHILDREN TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY FOR SUCCESS$500
CARPINTERIA ARTS CENTER CARPINTERIA, CATO SERVE THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A VENUE FOR CREATIVE ARTS EDUCATION, EXHIBITION$500
CASA MONTEREY PARK, CATO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS$1,000
CENTER FOR URBAN AGRI FARVIEW GDN GOLETA, CAGENERAL SUPPORT$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
KENT ALLEBRANDPRESIDENT/CEO0.25
GEORGE B TURPIN JRTREASURER/CFO0.25
BRIER S TURPINSECRETARY0.25
EVAN TURPINDIRECTOR0.25

Contact Information

Address:
FDC Partners
1075 Main Street, Suite 200
Waltham, MA 02451

Telephone: 714-225-8092

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Turpin-allebrand Family Charitable fund?

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on the arts and education. The foundation also supports philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking initiatives, as well as human services.

How do I apply for a grant from The Turpin-allebrand Family Charitable?

**Grant Activity & Amounts** • Annual giving: Approximately $108,500–$116,000 • Number of grants: 43 grants annually • Median grant size: $1,000 • Grant range: $1,000–$15,000 • Typical awards reported: $500–$41,000 **Application Policy** The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.

Where does The Turpin-allebrand Family Charitable make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking extends primarily to California, Colorado, and Wisconsin.

What size grants does The Turpin-allebrand Family Charitable award?

In 2024, The Turpin-allebrand Family Charitable awarded 58 grants totaling $116K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Turpin-allebrand Family Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Turpin-allebrand Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $147K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Turpin-allebrand Family Charitable's EIN?

The Turpin-allebrand Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4419892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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