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Sterling-Turner Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1962. It holds total assets of $14M. Annual income is reported at $15.4M. Total assets have grown from $5.4M in 2011 to $14M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 15 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Sterling-Turner Foundation has made 240 grants totaling $7.2M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $1.7M in 2021 to $2.9M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $500K, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 119 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$45K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 38 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.
Sterling-Turner Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 240 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX.
Sterling-Turner Foundation has distributed a total of $7.2M across 240 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $500K.
The application deadline is Prior to March 1st of each year. Awards are limited to Texas public charities which are exempt under 501(c)(3). The charities must be within certain geographic boundaries.
Sterling-Turner Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaille W Hawkins | Assistant Secretary/Director | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| T R Reckling Iii | President/Director | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Thomas R Cliffe Reckling | Assistant Secretary | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Isla C Reckling | Treasurer/Director | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| E Carroll Schuler | Assistant Secretary | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| L David Winston | Vice President/Director | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Christiana R Mcconn | Secretary/Director | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| James S Reckling | Assistant Secretary | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Lauren E Reckling | Assistant Secretary | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| John B Reckling | Assistant Secretary | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Isla C Jornayvaz | Assistant Secretary | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Carroll R Goodman | Assistant Secretary | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Stephen M Reckling Jr | Assistant Secretary | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Michael D Hawkins | Assistant Secretary | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Thomas K Reckling | Assistant Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$14M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
240
Total Giving
$7.2M
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
119
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kinkaid School IncEntrepreneurship Faculty Endowment | Houston, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| Remember The Alamo FoundationDiorama restoration | San Antonio, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| The Museum Of Fine Arts HoustonRienzi Programs for Educators and Students and Garden maintenance | Houston, TX | $119K | 2023 |
| National Medal Of Honor Museum FoundationConstruction and general support | Arlington, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Kids' Meals IncGeneral support | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| RemindSupport groups | Houston, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Hope And Healing Center & InstituteGeneral support | Houston, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| The Houston Food BankGeneral support | Houston, TX | $55K | 2023 |
| Star Of Hope MissionGeneral support | Houston, TX | $55K | 2023 |
| Camp For All FoundationNew campus | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| 1hope For Kids IncSupport for five families | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| San Angelo Museum Of Fine ArtsOutreach Education Program | San Angelo, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Houston Children'S CharityGeneral support | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Joy Development SchoolGeneral support | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| The Forge For Families IncGeneral support | Houston, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Texas Education WorksGeneral support | Houston, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Mercy Gate MinistriesGeneral support | Ingram, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Small Steps Nuturing CenterGeneral support | Houston, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| Hope Mommies IncGeneral support for New Braunfels, Texas chapters | Houston, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| Houston Zoo IncGeneral support | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Seal Legacy Foundation IncGeneral support | Austin, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center FoundationGeneral support | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarGeneral support | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Casa De Esperanza De Los Ninos IncGeneral support | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Houston'S Amazing Place IncGeneral support | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Houston Botanic GardenGeneral support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Memorial Hermann FoundationWalking on Sunshine 2023 | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Discovery Green ConservancyGeneral support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Houston IncGeneral support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Grape Creek Volunteer Fire Dept IncGeneral support | San Angelo, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| P4l (Lemonade Day)General support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Of Houston IncGeneral support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Santa Maria Hostel IncGeneral support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Wall Volunteer Fire Department IncGeneral support | Wall, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Hermann Park ConservancyGeneral support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterGeneral support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Houston Museum Of Natural ScienceGeneral support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Alley TheatreEducation and community engagement | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Houston Grand Opera Association IncGeneral support | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Spring Branch Community Health CenterGeneral support | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Comal Isd - Pieper Ranch MiddleStudent Activity Fund | New Braunfels, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Comal Isd - Pieper Ranch High SchoolStudent Activity Fund | New Braunfels, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Dietert CenterGeneral support | Kerrville, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Houston Ballet FoundationGeneral support | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Houston Symphony SocietyGeneral support | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| The Women'S HomeGeneral support | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Bridges To LifeGeneral support | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Arms Of HopeGeneral support | Medina, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Bo'S PlaceGeneral support | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Kerr County Christian Action CouncilGeneral support | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |