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Naomi Turner True Foundation

Preselected recipients only Houston, Texas · EIN 481288272

Naomi Turner True Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was the same as $45,000 the year before.

14% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$39,0009$764,206
2024$45,0009$837,195
2025$45,0007$918,753

How to apply

Naomi Turner True 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Naomi Turner True Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas5$35,000
Illinois1$5,000
Tennessee1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The molly claire dewitt legacy fund$15,000
Univ of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Research related to colon cancer$8,000
National Ms Society
Carol Stream, IL
General support$5,000
Nativity Academy
Houston, TX
General support$5,000
St Jude's Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
General support$5,000
Houston Food Bank
Houston, TX
General support$4,000
Salvation Army Houston
Houston, TX
General support$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Naomi Turner True Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Naomi Turner True Foundation give?

$45,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Naomi Turner True Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Robert Brannon (President), Denise Waller (Vice President) and Holly Brannon (Secretary and Treasurer).

What does Naomi Turner True Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.

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