Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 74-1460483 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded73
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$50.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trus |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 Bering Dr Suite 202, Houston TX 77057 |
| Phone | 7132371117 |
| www.islacarrollturnerfriendshiptrust.org | |
| Form and materials | Application forms and instructions on the Isla Carroll Friendship Trust website. |
| Deadlines | Prior to January 31st by 5pm. |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to Texas public charities which are exempt under 501(c)(3). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic Village | Houston, TX | Compassionate Care Program | $100,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | Aid To Senior Residents Program | $100,000 |
| Stilwell Retirement Residence | Waco, TX | Kitchen Renovations | $55,000 |
| All Saints Catholic Parish | Houston, TX | Senior Lunch Program | $50,000 |
| Galveston County Food Bank | Texas City, TX | Meals For Seniors Program | $50,000 |
| Holly Hall | Houston, TX | The Prayer Garden Project | $50,000 |
| Houston Hospice | Houston, TX | Charity Care Of Indigent Elderly Patients | $50,000 |
| Target Hunger | Houston, TX | Senior Meal Program | $50,000 |
| Vita-Living Inc | Houston, TX | Residents Assistance Program For Seniors | $50,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province | Houston, TX | Health Insurance And Medical Expenses For 6 Senior Sisters, Daily Care Of 1 Elderly Sister | $45,000 |
| Houston Habitat for Humanity Inc | Houston, TX | Home Repairs For Seniors | $45,000 |
| Missions of Yahweh Inc | Houston, TX | Senior Women Programming | $35,000 |
| The Beacon | Houston, TX | Senior Services Programs | $35,000 |
| Regional East Texas Food Bank | Tyler, TX | Senior Box Program | $30,000 |
| Clarewood House Inc | Houston, TX | Resident Assistance Program | $25,000 |
| Easter Seals of Greater Houston Inc | Houston, TX | Senior Services | $25,000 |
| Search Homeless Services | Houston, TX | Elderly Client Assistance | $25,000 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services Inc | Houston, TX | Resident Assistance Program | $25,000 |
| Austin Habitat for Humanity | Austin, TX | Home Repair Program For Seniors | $20,000 |
| Cancare of Houston | Houston, TX | Emotional Support Services For Seniors | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation | Houston, TX | 4 Full Scholarships, MSN Gerontology In TX iho Rev. Clyde Verheyden | $20,000 |
| Houston Area Parkinson Society | Houston, TX | Support For Senior Services | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Carepartners Inc | Houston, TX | Services For Seniors And Their Caregivers | $20,000 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | Houston, TX | Meals On Wheels For Seniors | $20,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | Richardson, TX | Ramps For Seniors | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Houston, TX | Support Of Senior Programs | $20,000 |
| Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Aid To Residents | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity El Paso | El Paso, TX | Bathroom Remodels For Seniors | $15,000 |
| Hearts for Homes | Denton, TX | Urgent Repair Program For Seniors and Ms. Smey's Housing Needs | $15,000 |
| Houston Aphasia Recovery Center | Houston, TX | Support For Senior Services | $15,000 |
| Rebuilding Together-El Paso | El Paso, TX | Senior Home Repairs | $15,000 |
| The Rose | Houston, TX | Services For Seniors | $15,000 |
| Arthur Nagel Community Clinic | Bandera, TX | Elder Care Program | $10,000 |
| Bay Area Meals on Wheels | Houston, TX | Meals For Seniors Program | $10,000 |
| Bulverde Senior Center | Bulverde, TX | Senior Programs | $10,000 |
| Camp Summit Inc | Dallas, TX | Scholarships For Seniors Attending Camp | $10,000 |
| Caritas of Austin | Austin, TX | Senior Housing Stability Program | $10,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc | Austin, TX | Senior Food Assistance Program | $10,000 |
| Chinese Community Center Inc | Houston, TX | Operating Support For Senior Programs | $10,000 |
| Ciudad Nueva Community Outreach Inc | El Paso, TX | Community Access Initiative For Seniors | $10,000 |
| Cuisine for Healing | Fort Worth, TX | Community Food Program For Seniors | $10,000 |
| DisABILITYsa | San Antonio, TX | Pilot Program For Home Repair And Adaptations For Seniors | $10,000 |
| Drive A Senior Central Texas | Austin, TX | Transportation For Seniors | $10,000 |
| Faith in Action Caregivers Nw | Austin, TX | Operating Support For Senior Programs | $10,000 |
| Family Service Association of San Antonio Inc | San Antonio, TX | In-Home Care Services Program For Seniors | $10,000 |
| Family Services at Houston | Houston, TX | General Operating For Senior Programs | $10,000 |
| Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels | Rosenberg, TX | Services For Seniors | $10,000 |
| Friends for Life | Waco, TX | Senior Programs | $10,000 |
| Halo House Foundation | Houston, TX | Housing Assistance For Seniors In Treatment | $10,000 |
| Humble Area Assistance Ministries | Humble, TX | Senior Programs | $10,000 |
| Incarnate Word Retirement Community Inc | San Antonio, TX | Aid To Senior Resident Program | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Action of Central Texas | Austin, TX | Hands On Housing Programs For Seniors | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Caring Ministries | League City, TX | Senior Programs | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Meals On Wheels For Seniors Program | $10,000 |
| Lupus Foundation TX Gulf Coast | Houston, TX | Financial Assistance For Seniors To Treat Lupus | $10,000 |
| Main Street Ministries Houston | Houston, TX | Operation Id For Seniors | $10,000 |
| Marbridge Foundation | Manchaca, TX | Assistance For Residents Of The Villa | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels and More Inc | Austin, TX | Support For Senior Programs | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Collin County | Mckinney, TX | Senior Food Assistance | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels South Texas | Victoria, TX | Home Delivered Meals For Seniors | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 73 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,490,000 | 73 |
| 2023 | $1,000,000 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349103397
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-1460483
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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