Executive Compensation at Turning Point USA (2024)

Turning Point USA is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 3 that advocates conservative principles on high school, college, and university campuses and in convention centers that focus on attracting high schoolers, college students, and young adults ages 15-25 who they often refer to as activists.

Established in 2012 by the late Charles Kirk, Turning Point USA has three (3) related tax exempt organizations:

• Turning Point Endowment, Inc.:  a 501 (c) 3 described as a “supporting org to Turning Point USA”
• America’s Turning Point, Inc:  a 501 (c) 3  described as “education of students”
• Turning Point Action, Inc.:  a 501 (c) 4  described as “education of students” where contributions are not tax deductible

Turning Point USA is overseen by 5 voting members (directors) of the governing body, 4 of whom are independent. All directors are male.

Total revenue in 2024 was reported to be $85 million  while expenses were reported to be $81 million (including $10 million in grants and assistance to two affiliated organizations:  America’s Turning Point and Turning Point Endowment (both of which operate out of the same office as Turning Point USA).

The largest expenses were reported to be travel and conventions ($21 million) and compensation ($21 million).

458 employees received $21 million in compensation.  Twenty (20) employees received more than $100,000 in compensation with the seven (7) most highly compensated reported to be:

• $456,669:  John McGovern, Director of Major Gifts
• $390,493:  Charles Kirk, President and CEO*
• $331,050:  Daniel Flood, Manager*
• $264,946:  Hutz Hertzberg Manager
• $249,502:  Justin Olson, Asst Treasurer
• $235,553:  Marina Minas, Manager
• $167,898:  Alexandra Clark, Contributor

“*” Indicates a portion of compensation was from a related organization

Turning Point USA paid for first class or charter travel and for travel companions.  Specifically, Turning Point USA paid for first class or charter travel for the “CEO, COO, and other TPUSA employees when necessary in order to ensure the uninterrupted success of the organization’s mission.”

67 independent contractors received more than $100,000 in compensation with the five most highly compensated reported to be:

• $6 million:  Resource One, of Tulsa, OK for printing and publications
• $4 million:  Mosaic Event Productions dba PHX EV, of Phoenix, AZ for event audio and video production
• $3 million:  Active Engagement, of Leesburg, VA for digital education and fundraising
• $2 million:  American Solutions for Business, of Glenwood, MN for printing and publication
• $1 million:  Conrad Direct, of Oradell, NJ for mailing list rental services

It is important to note that $6 million was paid to Resource One for printing and publications but also on the Form 990, Part IX, Statement of Functional Expenses, 24 b lists printing and publication expenses as $1.3 million.  The reason for the discrepancy is unclear.

To read the IRS Form 990 (2023 for the year ending June 30, 2024), click here.