Turning Point Action Inc
To promote social welfare through raising awareness about free markets and capitalism, initiating civic action amongst the younger generation and educating youth in order to be a resource for free market thinkers to further advance their values to educate and empower the younger generation.
Turning Point Action Inc at a glance
In short: Turning Point Action Inc gave $2.5M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $498K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,489,333
- +52.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $497,867
- +83.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,729,458
- -26.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Turning Point Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Turnng Point Pac Inc ($2.4M). Together the top 5 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 15 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Turning Point Action Inc gives
- Giving grew 24793% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $10K (2022) to $2.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turnng Point Pac Inc Phoenix, AZ | Awareness of Traditional American Values | $2,447,833 |
| College Republicans of America Tustin, CA | Awareness of Traditional American Values | $14,000 |
| Tennessee Young Republicans Brentwood, TN | Awareness of Traditional American Values | $10,000 |
| Students for Life Action Fredericksburg, VA | Awareness of Traditional American Values | $10,000 |
| Negop Lincoln, NE | Awareness of Traditional American Values | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,729,458 | $37,501,835 | $40,938,153 | $2,489,333 | 5 | $-181,742 |
| 2024 | $11,831,367 | $27,213,204 | $21,379,994 | $1,631,599 | 6 | $14,814 |
| 2023 | $3,777,482 | $10,717,494 | $8,036,140 | $650,000 | 1 | $15,948 |
| 2022 | $1,022,474 | $2,609,082 | $4,328,621 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $2,281,850 | $11,279,325 | $9,314,482 | $1,360,000 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $561,713 | $2,553,657 | $2,562,160 | $910,000 | 1 | — |
About Turning Point Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Turning Point Action Inc is a public charity, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.5M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Turning Point Action Inc is led by Charlie Kirk, President & CEO on the 2025 filing; 4 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charlie Kirk
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$100K (2025)
Bob McEwen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Bowyer
Chief Operating Officer
Employee → Chief Operating Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $82K (2025)
Amy Smith
Manager
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$117K (2025)
Justin Olson
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
$27K (2025)
Scott Studebaker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Sodeika
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Carni II
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles Kirk (2020–2024) — President & CEO
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 $117K, to Amy Smith (Manager). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Turning Point Action Inc
How much does Turning Point Action Inc give each year?
Turning Point Action Inc gave $2.5M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 6 grants.
What is Turning Point Action Inc's typical grant size?
Turning Point Action Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $497,867, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Turning Point Action Inc give grants?
Turning Point Action Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Turning Point Action Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Turning Point Action Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Awareness of Traditional American Values" (5 grants).
Who are Turning Point Action Inc's largest grantees?
Turning Point Action Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Turnng Point Pac Inc ($2,447,833), College Republicans of America ($14,000) and Tennessee Young Republicans ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Turning Point Action Inc?
Turning Point Action Inc reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37.5M.
What is Turning Point Action Inc's EIN?
Turning Point Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4331510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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