Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is an American nonprofit organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk and Bill Montgomery. It promotes conservative values on high school and college campuses through student chapters, conferences, and media campaigns. TPUSA has grown into one of the largest youth-focused conservative organizations in the United States.
Quick facts
| Founded | 2012, Lemont, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Founders | Charlie Kirk, Bill Montgomery |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Leadership | Charlie Kirk (CEO, until 2025) |
| Affiliates | Turning Point Action; Turning Point Faith; Turning Point Academy |
| Type | 501(c)(3) nonprofit |
Activities
TPUSA organizes campus chapters, hosts national events such as the annual Student Action Summit and AmericaFest, and produces media content aimed at conservative youth. Its campaigns include Professor Watchlist, highlighting faculty it characterizes as promoting “radical leftist” agendas.
Growth and funding
The organization has received financial support from prominent conservative donors, including the Koch network and other right-leaning foundations. It reports tens of millions in annual revenue and maintains a large media presence through podcasts, videos, and social media.
Criticism
TPUSA has drawn criticism from academic groups and progressive organizations for its tactics, which opponents argue foster harassment of faculty and increase polarization. Journalists have also scrutinized its finances and links to partisan political activities.