Turnbull Foundation Trust
Historical FunderEmporia, Kansas · EIN 30-6670472 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $13,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEVE BELL ESB FINANCIAL |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 MERCHANT ST, PO BOX 807, EMPORIA KS 66801 |
| Phone | 6203423454 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIED FORM. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | THE RECIPIENT MUST BE A QUALIFIED PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 509(A)(1), (2), (3) AND (4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. |
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
11% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esu Foundation Inc | Emporia, KS | Athletic trusler facility impr | $130,000 |
| City of Eskridge | Eskridge, KS | Lake wabaunsee sign project | $13,946 |
| Esu Foundation Inc | Emporia, KS | Baseball scholarships | $13,000 |
| Emporia Community Foundation | Emporia, KS | Turnbull facade grant program | $10,000 |
| Eskridge Park Foundation | Eskridge, KS | Park improvement fund | $8,000 |
| Esu Foundation Inc | Emporia, KS | Baseball salary enhancement | $8,000 |
| Cemetery District 5 | Eskridge, KS | Cemetery improvements | $6,000 |
| St Patricks Committee | Kansas City, MO | Pipes & drums | $2,700 |
| Esu Foundation Inc | Emporia, KS | Creating champions | $1,863 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($6,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $200,009 | 10 |
| 2024 | $193,063 | 10 |
| 2023 | $185,563 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349101979
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6670472
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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