Turnbull Foundation Trust
Turnbull Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Emporia, Kansas. Its 2025 grants went to organizations and projects including Emporia State University Foundation, local community and park improvements, and a school-based program.
Turnbull Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Turnbull Foundation Trust gave $200K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,009
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,001
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $3,399,756
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Turnbull Foundation Trust
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are accepted at any time, and no specific form is required. The recipient must be a qualified public charity under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), (2), (3), or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
- Contact
Application contact: Steve Bell Esb Financial
Mailing address: 801 Merchant St, PO Box 807, Emporia, KS 66801
Phone: (620) 342-3454
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Turnbull Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 44 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 1% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Turnbull Foundation Trust gives
- Giving grew 331% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $200K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $200,009 |
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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 | $3,399,756 | $114,638 | $226,756 | $200,009 | 10 | $211,224 | $129,412 | $198,806 |
| 2024 | $3,511,874 | $159,286 | $221,584 | $193,063 | 10 | $203,859 | $145,388 | $191,636 |
| 2023 | $3,574,172 | $136,523 | $215,170 | $185,563 | 9 | $196,333 | $126,988 | $185,584 |
| 2022 | $3,652,819 | $2,424,399 | $65,094 | $46,363 | 8 | $46,363 | $45,148 | $140,181 |
| 2021 | $1,293,514 | $377,985 | $52,638 | $34,863 | 7 | $34,863 | $11,446 | $46,752 |
| 2020 | $968,167 | $167,793 | $45,576 | $39,363 | 5 | — | $19,903 | $37,526 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Turnbull Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $199K for 2025 — 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 listed 2025 grants show support for facility improvements, scholarships and athletics, community programs, parks, and cemetery improvements.
Emporia Community Foundation, which received $10,000 in 2025, describes itself as a collection of funds and resources intended to make its community a better place to work and live. It defines that community as Lyon, Chase, Greenwood, Morris, Osage, Coffey, and Wabaunsee counties in Kansas.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $200,009. Grants ranged from $1,863 to $130,000, with a median of $8,000. The largest grants included $130,000 to ESU Foundation Inc. for the “Athletic Trusler Facility Impr,” $13,946 to City of Eskridge for the “Lake Wabaunsee Sign Project,” and $13,000 to ESU Foundation Inc. for baseball scholarships. Other listed recipients included Emporia Community Foundation ($10,000), Eskridge Park Foundation ($8,000), and USD 253 ($6,500).
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Turnbull Foundation Trust is led by Esb Financial Steve Bell, Trustee on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Esb Financial Steve Bell
Trustee
On filings since 2024
$22K (2024) → $22K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Esb Financial (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $22K, to ESB Financial Steve Bell (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Turnbull Foundation Trust
How much does Turnbull Foundation Trust give each year?
Turnbull Foundation Trust gave $200K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $193K across 10 grants.
What is Turnbull Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Turnbull Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $20,001, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Turnbull Foundation Trust give grants?
Turnbull Foundation Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Turnbull Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Turnbull Foundation Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Turnbull Foundation Trust?
Turnbull Foundation Trust reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $211K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $199K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Turnbull Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for facility improvements, scholarships and athletics, community programs, parks, and cemetery improvements. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Turnbull Foundation Trust?
The foundation states that it 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 Turnbull Foundation Trust's EIN?
Turnbull Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6670472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Turnbull Foundation Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/turnbull-foundation-trust-morg_62d04fa93b764d1a923d4cc8e2478823
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