Turf Paradise Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Phoenix, AZ EIN: 74-2442775

Turf Paradise Foundation is a private foundation, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $26K.

Key facts about Turf Paradise Foundation

In short: Turf Paradise Foundation gave $26K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
74-2442775
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$26,165
Grants made (2025)
3
Average grant
$8,722
Median grant
$5,165
Total assets
$11,830
Primary geography
Kentucky (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12K

+1.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$26K

+84.6% YoY

Grant Count

3

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+23.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Turf Paradise Foundation reported a distributable amount of $656 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Turf Paradise Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 219% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of all 3 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

PhoenixLexingtonMoon Township

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K3 grants20203 grants20211 grants20221 grants20232 grants20243 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

Race Track Chaplaincy of America Inc: $20KRace Track Chaplaincy ofAmerica Inc$20KVarious: $5KVarious$5KDtcare: $1KDtcare$1K

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
RACE TRACK CHAPLAINCY OF AMERICA INC Lexington, KYMINISTERIAL SERVICES$20,000
VARIOUS Phoenix, AZBENEVOLENCE$5,165
DTCARE Moon Township, PABENEVOLENCE$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$11,830$11,686$5,693
Revenue$29,515$20,222$25,681
Expenses$29,371$14,229$12,050
Qualifying Distributions$29,371$14,173$25,408
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount$656$428$195

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
  7. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
  8. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
  9. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
  10. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
  11. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
  12. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Turf Paradise Foundation is led by Thomas Ludt, Chairman on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Thomas Ludt

    Chairman

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Jesse J. Gerdus

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • David W. Johnson

    Vice Chairman

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Vince Francia (2024) — Chairman

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Turf Paradise Foundation

How much does Turf Paradise Foundation give each year?

Turf Paradise Foundation gave $26K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 2 grants.

What is Turf Paradise Foundation's typical grant size?

Turf Paradise Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,165, and its average grant was $8,722, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Turf Paradise Foundation give grants?

Turf Paradise Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (20%).

Does Turf Paradise Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Turf Paradise Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

How large is Turf Paradise Foundation?

Turf Paradise Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $656 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Turf Paradise Foundation's EIN?

Turf Paradise Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2442775. 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.

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