Turvey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Turvey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,485 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $7,000. 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$35,485
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$684,110
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $35,000 | 7 | $633,642 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 7 | $666,978 |
| 2025 | $35,485 | 7 | $684,110 |
How to apply
Turvey 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 Turvey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $7,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $7,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $7,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $7,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $485 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | For general operations | $7,000 |
| Give A Book | For general operations | $7,000 |
| Preble Street | For general operations | $7,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma | For general operations | $7,000 |
| Cascade Policy Institute | For general operations | $5,000 |
| Acton Institute | For general operations | $2,000 |
| Paragon Philanthropy | For general operations | $485 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry Turvey
- David Turvey
- Sarah Turvey
- Teresa Turvey
- Thomas Turvey
Questions people ask
Does Turvey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Turvey Family Foundation give?
$35,485 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Turvey Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harry Turvey (Member), David Turvey (Member), Sarah Turvey (Member) and Teresa Turvey (Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Turvey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.