Turning Point USA, the conservative youth organization founded by Charlie Kirk in 2012, amassed nearly $400 million in donations under his leadership by the middle of 2023, according to tax filings. Turning Point USA operates as a 501(c)(3), aiming to promote free markets and limited government to students. The first major donation came from Republican donor Foster Friess, who contributed $10,000 at meeting Kirk at the Republican National Convention in 2012. After Kirk was killed, Friess' widow pledged another $1 million to launch new chapters. story continues belowKirk's widow, Erika Kirk, has now taken the helm of Turning Point USA.