Turner O Bleness Foundation
Turner O Bleness Foundation is a private foundation, based in Oracle, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $131 in total assets. In 2022, it made $100 in qualifying distributions.
Turner O Bleness Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $131
- -99.3% vs 2021
- Qualifying distributions (2022)
- $100
- -96.7% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $14,155
- -35.7% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Turner O Bleness Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $5K (2020). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Action Contemplation Albuquerque, NM | Education | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Global Medical Relief | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Memphis, TN | Medical Research | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $131 | — | $14,155 | — | — | $100 |
| 2021 | $17,820 | $12,500 | $22,017 | $3,000 | 3 | $3,000 |
| 2020 | $26,400 | $23,000 | $14,297 | $5,000 | 4 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Turner O Bleness Foundation is led by Michael O Bleness, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Michael O Bleness
President
CEO → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justen Turner
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kay Matras
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly A Turner
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Thomas
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Turner O Bleness Foundation
How large is Turner O Bleness Foundation?
Turner O Bleness Foundation reported $131 in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Turner O Bleness Foundation operate?
Turner O Bleness Foundation has awarded grants in California, Maryland, New Mexico, Tennessee.
What is Turner O Bleness Foundation's EIN?
Turner O Bleness Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3697958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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