Sara Little Turnbull Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sara Little Turnbull Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $140,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$140,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $220,000 the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 | $220,000 | 9 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 8 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Sara Little Turnbull 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sara Little Turnbull Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $110,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman Foundation | To promote design education | $25,000 |
| Manhattanville College Center for Design Thinking | To promote design education | $25,000 |
| Smith College | To promote design education | $20,000 |
| The Furniture Society | To promote design education | $20,000 |
| Manitoga the Russel Wright Design Center | To promote design education | $15,000 |
| The New School Parsons School of Design | To promote design education | $15,000 |
| Pratt Institute | To promote design education | $10,000 |
| Tiny Wpa | To promote design education | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Moen
- Dorothy Dunn
Questions people ask
Does Sara Little Turnbull Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sara Little Turnbull Foundation give?
$140,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Sara Little Turnbull Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce Moen (Trustee) and Dorothy Dunn (Trustee).
What does Sara Little Turnbull Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.