The Turnip Top Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Fe, New Mexico · EIN 20-1510559 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$160K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sces (2) | Sevierville, TN | Support - 501C3 organization | $21,500 |
| Creo Family Office Syndicate | New York, NY | Support - 501C3 organization | $20,000 |
| Eastern Sierra Artists | Bishop, CA | Support - 501C3 organization | $19,750 |
| Bishop Rotary Foundation | Bishop, CA | Support - 501C3 organization | $19,000 |
| UC Santa Cruz Fdn | Santa Cruz, CA | Support - 501C3 organization | $11,000 |
| People for Bikes | Boulder, CO | Support - 501C3 organization | $10,000 |
| Red Hen Press | Pasadena, CA | Support - 501C3 organization | $6,000 |
| Reed College | Portland, OR | Support - 501C3 organization | $6,000 |
| Palestine Childen's Relief Fund | Mission Viejo, CA | Support - 501C3 organization | $5,500 |
| Mayfield Junior School | Pasadena, CA | Support - 501C3 organization | $5,000 |
| Merrill House | Stonington, IL | Support - 501C3 organization | $5,000 |
| USA Cycling Develo | Colorado Springs, CO | Support - 501C3 organization | $5,000 |
| Impact Assets (4) | Bethesda, MD | Support - 501C3 organization | $4,500 |
| Nargs | Raleigh, NC | Support - 501C3 organization | $3,000 |
| Santa Fe Botanical | Santa Fe, NM | Support - 501C3 organization | $3,000 |
| Southwest Nordic Ski Club | Los Alamos, NM | Support - 501C3 organization | $3,000 |
| Think Nm | Santa Fe, NM | Support - 501C3 organization | $2,000 |
| Truckee Watershed | Truckee, CA | Support - 501C3 organization | $2,000 |
| Municipal Art Society | New York, NY | Support - 501C3 organization | $1,500 |
| Hondo Fire Dept | Santa Fe, NM | Support - 501C3 organization | $1,000 |
| Intl Mtn Bicycling Assoc (2) | Boulder, CO | Support - 501C3 organization | $1,000 |
| Ksfr (3) | Santa Fe, NM | Support - 501C3 organization | $1,000 |
| LA Familia Medical Center (3) | Santa Fe, NM | Support - 501C3 organization | $1,000 |
| Lensfest | New York, NY | Support - 501C3 organization | $1,000 |
| Santa Fe Fat Tire Soc | Santa Fe, NM | Support - 501C3 organization | $1,000 |
| The Lensic | Santa Fe, NM | Support - 501C3 organization | $1,000 |
| Cca Santa Fe | Santa Fe, NM | Support - 501C3 organization | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,250 | 27 |
| 2023 | $183,350 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522169349100212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1510559
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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