Sterling-Turner Foundation
Accepts applications
Sterling-Turner Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 106 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $120,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.4 million
- Number of grants106
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$74.8 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
58% 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 | $2.9 million | 68 | $70.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 106 | $74.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sterling-Turner Foundation - Patric 800 Bering Dr Suite 202, Houston, TX 77057 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 237-1117 |
| What to submit | Application forms and instructions on the Sterling-Turner Foundation website. |
| Deadlines | Requests are accepted typically from August of the prior year until February 15th by 5pm. |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to Texas public charities which are exempt under 501(c)(3). The charities must be within certain geographic boundaries. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sterling-Turner Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 106 | $3.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossway Bible Church | Residency program | $120,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General support | $100,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Reinzi Endowment | $100,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | General support | $80,000 |
| Forge for Families | General support | $60,000 |
| Open Door Mission | General support | $60,000 |
| Texas Education Works | General support | $60,000 |
| 1 Hope for Kids Inc | Support for 10 families | $50,000 |
| Camp for All Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center & Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | General support | $50,000 |
| Houston's Amazing Place | General support | $50,000 |
| James Phillips Williams Memorial Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Kids' Meals Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Kids' Meals Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Magnificat Houses Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Mercy Gate Ministries Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston | General support | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas | General support | $50,000 |
| San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts | Outreach education program | $50,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Texas Children'S Hospital | General support | $50,000 |
| The Joy Development School | General support | $50,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Garden Endowment of Reinzi | $50,000 |
| The Wheelhouse Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul | General support | $35,000 |
| Alley Theatre | General support | $30,000 |
| BEAR BE A Resource for CPS Kids | General support | $30,000 |
| Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $30,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Discovery Green Conservancy | Programming and maintenance | $30,000 |
| Grape Creek VFD | General support | $30,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | General support | $30,000 |
| Hill Country Christian Counseling Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Houston Ballet Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera | General support | $30,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | General support | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- T R Reckling III
- Isla C Reckling
- L David Winston
- Christiana R McConn
- Chaille W Hawkins
- Carroll R Goodman
- Michael D Hawkins
- Isla C Jornayvaz
- James S Reckling
- John B Reckling
- Lauren E Reckling
- Stephen M Reckling Jr
- Thomas K Reckling
- Thomas R Cliffe Reckling
- E Carroll Schuler
Questions people ask
Does Sterling-Turner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests are accepted typically from August of the prior year until February 15th by 5pm..
How much does Sterling-Turner Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 106 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Sterling-Turner Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists T R Reckling III (President/Director), Isla C Reckling (Treasurer/Director), L David Winston (Vice President/Director) and Christiana R McConn (Secretary/Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Sterling-Turner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and faith communities.