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Sara Little Turnbull Foundation is a private trust based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $413K. Total assets have decreased from $2.9M in 2019 to $1.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. According to available records, Sara Little Turnbull Foundation has made 32 grants totaling $785K, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $150K in 2020 to $220K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $325K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sara Little Turnbull Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, PA.
Sara Little Turnbull Foundation has distributed a total of $785K across 32 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K.
Sara Little Turnbull Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sara Little Turnbull Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Dunn | TRUSTEE | $29K | $0 | $29K |
| Bruce Moen | TRUSTEE | $16K | $0 | $16K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$785K
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman FoundationTO PROMOTE DESIGN EDUCATION | Bronx, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Smith CollegeTO PROMOTE DESIGN EDUCATION | Northampton, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Furniture SocietyTO PROMOTE DESIGN EDUCATION | Stanfordville, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Manhattanville College Center For Design ThinkingTO PROMOTE DESIGN EDUCATION | Purchase, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Pratt InstituteTO PROMOTE DESIGN EDUCATION | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Beyond The Built EnvironmentTO PROMOTE DESIGN EDUCATION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Tiny WpaTO PROMOTE DESIGN EDUCATION | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Manitoga The Russel Wright Design CenterTO PROMOTE DESIGN EDUCATION | Garrison, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Southern Documentary FundTO PROMOTE DESIGN EDUCATION | Harrisonburg, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| The New SchoolTO PROMOTE DESIGN EDUCATION | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Manhattanville CollegeTO PROMOTE DESIGN EDUCATION | Purchase, NY | $50K | 2020 |