Turning Point Usa Inc
- Assets
- $26.8m
- Revenue
- $80.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 709
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Founding
- 07/2014
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 80-0835023
Organization Overview
Turning Point Usa Inc is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Turning Point USA Inc employed 709 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Turning Point USA Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Turning Point USA Inc generated $80.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 51.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $71.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 51.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Turning Point USA Inc has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $55,341,623. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TURNING POINT USA, INC. IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 501(C)(3), TO EMPOWER INFORMED CIVIC AND CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT GROUNDED IN AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM AND A POSITIVE SPIRIT OF ACTION. TURNING POINT USA GUIDES CITIZENS THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES, AND MOTIVATION, SO THEY CAN MEANINGFULLY ENGAGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO RESTORE TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES LIKE PATRIOTISM, RESPECT FOR LIFE, LIBERTY, FAMILY, AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE TURNING POINT USA EVENTS PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS AND AMERICANS FROM ALL 50 STATES THE UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM TODAY'S LEADING THINKERS, POWERFUL ACTIVISTS, SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS, AND NATIONAL LEADERS WHO INSPIRE INFORMED CIVIC AND CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT GROUNDED IN AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM AND THE NATION'S FOUNDING PRINCIPLES. ADDITIONALLY, THESE EVENTS PROVIDE ATTENDEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN ON COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND MOBILIZATION, WHILE ALSO LEARNING FROM ONE ANOTHER AS THEY GATHER WITH THEIR PEERS FROM ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY, NETWORK WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND ENGAGE WITH HUNDREDS OF LIKEMINDED NONPROFITS. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/2022, THE EVENTS PROGRAM HOSTED NUMEROUS REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EVENTS THAT TRAINED AND EDUCATED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS FROM THOUSANDS OF SCHOOLS AND THOUSANDS MORE ATTENDEES FROM EVERY STATE.
TURNING POINT USA'S OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE CAMPUS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, MEDIA PROGRAMS, TPUSA FAITH PROGRAMS, PRODUCTION PROGRAMS, SPECIAL PROJECTS, AND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS. TURNING POINT USA ALSO DISTRIBUTES A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH PROGRAMS THAT ALSO SUPPORT TURNING POINT USA'S MISSION OF INFORMED CIVIC AND CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT GROUNDED IN AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM AND AMERICA'S FOUNDING PRINCIPLES.
TURNING POINT USA RAISES FUNDS FOR ITS LONG-TERM VITALITY AND SPECIAL PROJECTS, ALL IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. TURNING POINT USA DISTRIBUTED $11,000,000 TO ITS RELATED ENTITY TURNING POINT ENDOWMENT, WHICH IS ANOTHER 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND OPERATED AS A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION EXCLUSIVELY FOR TURNING POINT USA'S BENEFIT.
THE TURNING POINT USA FIELD PROGRAM FULFILLS A CRITICAL ROLE IN TURNING POINT'S MISSION BY EDUCATING, TRAINING, AND MOBILIZING HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN INFORMED CIVIC AND CULTURAL OUTREACH AND ACTIVISM GROUNDED IN AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM AND AMERICA'S FOUNDING PRINCIPLES. TURNING POINT USA FIELD REPRESENTATIVES OPERATE ON OVER 3,000 COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, SUPPORTING THE TURNING POINT MISSION BY PROVIDING INTERACTIVE TRAINING, DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND ENGAGING STUDENTS IN DISCUSSIONS ON TODAY'S MOST PRESSING ISSUES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/2022, THE FIELD PROGRAM ORGANIZED AND CHARTERED 1,205 CAMPUS CHAPTERS TO FACILITATE THESE ON-CAMPUS EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS AND WAS ALSO ACTIVE ON NEARLY 2,000 MORE HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE CAMPUSES. THE FIELD PROGRAM HOSTED 372 ON-CAMPUS EDUCATIONAL AND ACTIVISM EVENTS THAT WERE ATTENDED BY 50 OR MORE STUDENTS EACH. THE FIELD PROGRAM'S EFFORTS DIRECTLY IMPACTED OVER 250,000 STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Kirk President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 65 | $295,116 |
Doug Degroote Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Mike Miller Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Tom Sodeika Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
David Englehardt Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Tyler Bowyer COO | Officer | 40 | $182,256 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mosaic Event Productions Llc Dba Phx Ev Event Audio/video Production | 6/29/22 | $2,221,558 |
American Solutions For Business Printing & Publication | 6/29/22 | $1,200,826 |
American Philanthropic Communications & Fundraising Consulting | 6/29/22 | $884,455 |
Cloverstone Ventures Llc Fundraising & Event Planning | 6/29/22 | $827,821 |
Active Engagement Digital Education & Fundraising | 6/29/22 | $736,183 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $23,054,200 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $56,209,802 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,155,070 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $79,264,002 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,580,875 |
| Investment income | $1,924 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$8,925 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $34,214 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$288,591 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $386 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $80,642,111 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,189,167 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $594,545 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $646,470 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $172,436 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $14,985,242 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $351,905 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,185,108 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $933,833 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $367,219 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,761,244 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $95,921 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,534,130 |
| Office expenses | $871,842 |
| Information technology | $1,122,754 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $600,881 |
| Travel | $181,717 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,702,721 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $567,589 |
| Insurance | $85,860 |
| All other expenses | $72,992 |
| Total functional expenses | $71,855,649 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,740,539 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,031,514 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $8,583,908 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $229,489 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $380,506 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,089,122 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,788,638 |
| Total assets | $26,843,716 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,911,424 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $285,966 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $87,382 |
| Total liabilities | $3,284,772 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,756,342 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,802,602 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $26,843,716 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Turning Point Usa Inc has awarded $12,187,500 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TURNING POINT ENDOWMENT PURPOSE: AWARENESS OF TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES | $11,000,000 |
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION PURPOSE: AWARENESS OF TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES | $20,000 |
CONSERVATIVE BAPTIST NETWORK PURPOSE: AWARENESS OF TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES | $50,000 |
AMERICAN IDEAS INSTITUTE PURPOSE: AWARENESS OF TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES | $10,000 |
AMERICA'S TURNING POINT PURPOSE: AWARENESS OF TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES | $1,100,000 |
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: AWARENESS OF TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES | $7,500 |