Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust
Accepts applications
Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 73 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$50.9 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
64% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 38 | $52.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 73 | $50.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trus 800 Bering Dr Suite 202, Houston, TX 77057 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 237-1117 |
| What to submit | Application forms and instructions on the Isla Carroll Friendship Trust website. |
| Deadlines | Prior to January 31st by 5pm. |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to Texas public charities which are exempt under 501(c)(3). |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 73 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Dominic Village | Compassionate Care Program | $100,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | Aid To Senior Residents Program | $100,000 |
| Stilwell Retirement Residence | Kitchen Renovations | $55,000 |
| All Saints Catholic Parish | Senior Lunch Program | $50,000 |
| Galveston County Food Bank | Meals For Seniors Program | $50,000 |
| Holly Hall | The Prayer Garden Project | $50,000 |
| Houston Hospice | Charity Care Of Indigent Elderly Patients | $50,000 |
| Target Hunger | Senior Meal Program | $50,000 |
| Vita-Living Inc | Residents Assistance Program For Seniors | $50,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province | Health Insurance And Medical Expenses For 6 Senior Sisters, Daily Care Of 1 Elderly Sister | $45,000 |
| Houston Habitat for Humanity Inc | Home Repairs For Seniors | $45,000 |
| Missions of Yahweh Inc | Senior Women Programming | $35,000 |
| The Beacon | Senior Services Programs | $35,000 |
| Regional East Texas Food Bank | Senior Box Program | $30,000 |
| Clarewood House Inc | Resident Assistance Program | $25,000 |
| Easter Seals of Greater Houston Inc | Senior Services | $25,000 |
| Search Homeless Services | Elderly Client Assistance | $25,000 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services Inc | Resident Assistance Program | $25,000 |
| Austin Habitat for Humanity | Home Repair Program For Seniors | $20,000 |
| Cancare of Houston | Emotional Support Services For Seniors | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation | 4 Full Scholarships, MSN Gerontology In TX iho Rev. Clyde Verheyden | $20,000 |
| Houston Area Parkinson Society | Support For Senior Services | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Carepartners Inc | Services For Seniors And Their Caregivers | $20,000 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | Meals On Wheels For Seniors | $20,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | Ramps For Seniors | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Support Of Senior Programs | $20,000 |
| Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation | Aid To Residents | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity El Paso | Bathroom Remodels For Seniors | $15,000 |
| Hearts for Homes | Urgent Repair Program For Seniors and Ms. Smey's Housing Needs | $15,000 |
| Houston Aphasia Recovery Center | Support For Senior Services | $15,000 |
| Rebuilding Together-El Paso | Senior Home Repairs | $15,000 |
| The Rose | Services For Seniors | $15,000 |
| Arthur Nagel Community Clinic | Elder Care Program | $10,000 |
| Bay Area Meals on Wheels | Meals For Seniors Program | $10,000 |
| Bulverde Senior Center | Senior Programs | $10,000 |
| Camp Summit Inc | Scholarships For Seniors Attending Camp | $10,000 |
| Caritas of Austin | Senior Housing Stability Program | $10,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc | Senior Food Assistance Program | $10,000 |
| Chinese Community Center Inc | Operating Support For Senior Programs | $10,000 |
| Ciudad Nueva Community Outreach Inc | Community Access Initiative For Seniors | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James S Reckling
- Frank H Rossi
- Isla C Reckling
- Stephen M Reckling
- Anne Hardiman
- Chaille W Hawkins
Questions people ask
Does Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Prior to January 31st by 5pm.
How much does Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists James S Reckling (Chairman), Frank H Rossi (1st Vice Chair), Isla C Reckling (Vice Chairman) and Stephen M Reckling (Secretary/Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors, food and hunger and faith communities.