Conservative activist Charlie Kirk built Turning Point USA from a grassroots campus group to a powerful political organization generating $85 million in 2024, leveraging contributions from over 500,000 donors. His assassination at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10 has triggered nationwide political debates and left the future of the organization uncertain. The network extends deeply into high schools and colleges, influencing conservative youth activism across the U.S. The organization’s finances remain opaque due to nonprofit reporting rules, complicating understanding of its expenditures and beneficiaries.