TurningPoint Foundation
Preselected recipients only
TurningPoint Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$35.0 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
5% 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 | $1.1 million | 34 | $25.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 30 | $32.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 22 | $35.0 million |
How to apply
TurningPoint 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 TurningPoint Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $1.2 million |
| Connecticut | 3 | $540,000 |
| California | 3 | $65,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Centers of Greenwich | Support for The Bob Arnold Fund | $500,000 |
| Trinity Park Conservancy | Towards construction of the Harold Simmons Park | $500,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Towards The Museum Redesign Capital Project ($200,000) and The Frida Khalo Exhibit ($50,000) | $250,000 |
| Resource Center | Towards the new medical and dental clinic | $125,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Smithsonian National Postal Museum | Towards Artist in Residence Program | $50,000 |
| The Stewpot-First Presbyterian Chur | Towards Soup's On matching grant | $50,000 |
| Transform 1012 N Main Street | Towards capacity building for hiring development and finance staff | $50,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Texas | Meals on Wheels general operating support | $50,000 |
| Collaborative Alliance Parents Teachers | Las Virgenes Unified School District | $30,000 |
| The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $25,000 |
| KIPP Public Schools Northern Califo | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Millbrook School | 2025 Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Torres Foundation | Organizational expenses, scholarships and financial assistance for fees, uniforms and baseball equipment for families in need | $25,000 |
| Woven Health Clinic | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Suffield Academy | Towards the General Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Compass Family Services | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science | Towards the TECH Truck-STEM | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Babson College | Scholarship support | $5,000 |
| Son of a Saint | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Molly L Byrne
- Robert Byrne
- Trevor Colhoun
- Ian Colhoun
Questions people ask
Does TurningPoint Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does TurningPoint Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs TurningPoint Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Molly L Byrne (Pres/Director), Robert Byrne (Treas/Director), Trevor Colhoun (Sec/Director) and Ian Colhoun (Director).
What does TurningPoint Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and health.