Turpin Foundation Inc
Turpin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rhinebeck, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 35 grants totaling $15,361, including operating support for organizations in New York and other states.
Turpin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Turpin Foundation Inc gave $15K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $438.886), mostly in New York. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,361
- +61.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +20.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $439
- +33.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $105
- Total assets
- $358,690
- -8.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Turpin Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact the foundation in writing. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations, that there are no deadlines, and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Turpin Foundation Inc
Mailing address: P O Box 492, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Phone: (845) 876-5200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Turpin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shelter Box USA ($5K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 170 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (54%) and Florida (33%), followed by Illinois (9%), Massachusetts (2%), and South Dakota (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Turpin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 35 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $103; repeat grants $470. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $106 repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 280% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shelter Box USA Lakewood Ranch, FL | Operating | $5,010 |
| Rotary Club of Rhinebeck Rhinebeck, NY | Operating | $2,339 |
| Rotary International Eanston, IL | Operating | $1,400 |
| Reformed Church of Rhinebeck Rhinebeck, NY | Operating | $1,118 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieresdwb New York, NY | Operating | $1,000 |
| Grace Smith House Poughkeepsie, NY | Operating | $505 |
| Wamc Northeast Public Radio Albany, NY | Operating | $340 |
| Rotary District 7210 Rhinebeck, NY | Operating | $324 |
| Planned Parenthood Poughkeepsie, NY | Operating | $300 |
| Act Blue Somerville, MA | Operating | $300 |
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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 | $358,690 | $26,655 | $60,158 | $15,361 | 35 | $59,855 | $26,655 | $21,379 |
| 2024 | $392,193 | $29,507 | $53,453 | $9,509 | 29 | $53,453 | $29,507 | $21,712 |
| 2023 | $416,139 | $16,891 | $59,254 | $14,048 | 35 | $59,254 | $16,891 | $21,997 |
| 2022 | $458,502 | $10,542 | $57,347 | $13,056 | 36 | $57,347 | $14,354 | $25,089 |
| 2021 | $505,307 | $12,935 | $52,758 | $9,033 | 35 | $52,758 | $14,787 | $29,343 |
| 2020 | $545,130 | $17,276 | $57,019 | $12,536 | 34 | — | $33,008 | $27,630 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Turpin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $21K 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 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Winnakee Land Trust says it works to protect natural, agricultural, and scenic land resources; Sustainable Hudson Valley says it works to advance progress against climate change; and Upstate Films says it connects the Hudson Valley with cinematic experiences. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $15,361. Grants ranged from $80 to $5,010, with a median grant of $105. The largest grants included $5,010 to Shelter Box USA, $2,339 to Rotary Club of Rhinebeck, $1,400 to Rotary International, $1,118 to Reformed Church of Rhinebeck, and $1,000 to Médecins Sans Frontières/DWB. These grants were listed for operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julie Ivers Turpin as President; J Louis Turpin as Treasurer; and Alissa Turpin, Amanda Turpin, and Sarah Turpin as Directors.
Turpin Foundation Inc is led by Julie Ivers Turpin, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Ivers Turpin
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Alissa Turpin
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Amanda Turpin
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Sarah Turpin
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
J. Louis Turpin
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kris Ivers Hayes (2020–2023) — Director
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 $15K, to Julie Ivers Turpin (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Turpin Foundation Inc
How much does Turpin Foundation Inc give each year?
Turpin Foundation Inc gave $15K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 29 grants.
What is Turpin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Turpin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $105, and its average grant was $439, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Turpin Foundation Inc that year got $103 on average.
Where does Turpin Foundation Inc give grants?
Turpin Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (33%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rhinebeck, NY (14 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and Poughkeepsie, NY (3 grants).
Does Turpin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Turpin Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Turpin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Turpin Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Shelter Box USA ($5,010), Rotary Club of Rhinebeck ($2,339) and Rotary International ($1,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Turpin Foundation Inc?
Turpin Foundation Inc reported $359K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Turpin Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Turpin Foundation Inc?
The filing says to contact the foundation in writing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Turpin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Turpin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1818722. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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