Turtle Effect Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Turtle Effect Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $14,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,000 | 2 | $5,896 |
| 2024 | $14,000 | 2 | $6,427 |
| 2025 | $8,000 | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
Turtle Effect Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Turtle Effect Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Falcon Foundation | scholarship | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gwenn Afton
- Jenette Williams
- Patrice Jonson
- Ashley Berton
- Cecile Pratt
- Todd Stodolski
Questions people ask
Does Turtle Effect Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Turtle Effect Foundation give?
$8,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Turtle Effect Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gwenn Afton (President and Treasurer), Jenette Williams (Director), Patrice Jonson (Director) and Ashley Berton (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Turtle Effect Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.