The Sterling-Turner Foundation, formerly known as the Turner Charitable Foundation, is a philanthropic organization based in Houston, Texas. Established in 1960, the foundation was founded by Isla Carroll Sterling Turner, a prominent figure in philanthropy, who generously shared her wealth to support various charitable causes in Texas. With a focus on improving the lives of Texans in need, the foundation provides support to a wide range of organizations, including hospitals, educational institutions, arts and cultural centers, and social service agencies.
Originally created to support charities in Harris County, the foundation expanded its geographic support area to include the entire state of Texas in 1982. However, the board of trustees has the authority to impose restrictions on funding, and currently, the foundation primarily supports organizations in five counties: Tom Green, Kerr, Travis, Fort Bend, and Harris. The Sterling-Turner Foundation exclusively provides assistance to 501(c)(3) organizations or government agencies that are treated as 501(a)(3) organizations within the designated counties, with a focus on collective impact and community development.
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