Turnquist Foundation
Turnquist Foundation is a private foundation, based in Aiken, SC. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $40K.
Turnquist Foundation at a glance
In short: Turnquist Foundation gave $20K across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $5K), top state Washington. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Washington (40% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Turnquist Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Sea Sheperd Legal ($8K). Together the top 4 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Sheperd Legal Seattle, WA | Donation | $8,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Opportunity International Oak Brook, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| A Chance to Grow Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $46,369 | $26,477 | $20,000 | 4 | $39,892 | $9,526 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Turnquist Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Turnquist Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Rolf W. Turnquist
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Trude H. Turnquist
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Turnquist Foundation
How much does Turnquist Foundation give each year?
Turnquist Foundation gave $20K across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Turnquist Foundation's typical grant size?
Turnquist Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Turnquist Foundation give grants?
Turnquist Foundation's top state is Washington, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (35%) and Illinois (25%).
Does Turnquist Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Turnquist Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
How much is Turnquist Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Turnquist Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Turnquist Foundation's EIN?
Turnquist Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1525407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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