Turtle Effect Foundation
Turtle Effect Foundation is a private foundation, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $499 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Turtle Effect Foundation at a glance
In short: Turtle Effect Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,000
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,000
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $499
- -92.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Turtle Effect Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Falcon Foundation ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Turtle Effect Foundation gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $14K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Falcon Foundation USAF Academy, CO | scholarship | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $499 | $3,553 | $9,481 | $8,000 | 1 | $8,000 | — |
| 2024 | $6,427 | $16,952 | $16,421 | $14,000 | 2 | $16,421 | — |
| 2023 | $5,896 | $15,523 | $11,444 | $10,000 | 2 | $15,896 | — |
| 2022 | $1,817 | $17,173 | $16,550 | $14,434 | 2 | $14,434 | — |
| 2021 | $1,194 | $7,681 | $6,487 | $4,000 | 1 | $5,194 | $-5,194 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Turtle Effect Foundation is led by Gwenn Afton, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gwenn Afton
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenette Williams
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Stodolski
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Berton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrice Jonson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecile Pratt
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Amanda Martin (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Frazier (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tyra Rivkin (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Turtle Effect Foundation
How much does Turtle Effect Foundation give each year?
Turtle Effect Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
How large is Turtle Effect Foundation?
Turtle Effect Foundation reported $499 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4K.
Where does Turtle Effect Foundation operate?
Turtle Effect Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Pennsylvania.
What is Turtle Effect Foundation's EIN?
Turtle Effect Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1603899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Turtle Effect Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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