Turkanis Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Turkanis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,250 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,700 and the largest $20,000. 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$43,250
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,700
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$626,360
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $39,200 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,110 | 32 | $614,132 |
| 2024 | $39,200 | 21 | $636,217 |
| 2025 | $43,250 | 10 | $626,360 |
How to apply
Turkanis Family 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.
What Turkanis Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $33,150 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $4,100 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Jewish Community Center of the North Shore Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| North Shore Synagogue | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Arthur J Epstein Hillel School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Play for P I N K Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,600 |
| Washington University | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Merry Mixers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Spur Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Scleroderma Foundation New England Inc | General & Unrestricted | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- Amanda Jaffe
- Barry S Turkanis
- David Turkanis
- Ellen Turkanis
- Jeffrey Turkanis
Questions people ask
Does Turkanis Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Turkanis Family Foundation give?
$43,250 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,700.
Who runs Turkanis Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amanda Jaffe (VP), Barry S Turkanis (Pres, Dir, Sec), David Turkanis (VP) and Ellen Turkanis (VP, Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Turkanis Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.