Private foundation · EIN 58-1924590 · Atlanta, Georgia

Turner Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 129 grants paid, $2.8M total, median $10K. 18% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
129
$2.8M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in GA
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.6M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 129 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
International Crane Foundation IncBaraboo, WIFurther organization's exempt purpose$499K
Charleston Community Sailing IncCharleston, SCFurther organization's exempt purpose$80K
Thunder Valley Community Development CorporationPorcupine, SDFurther organization's exempt purpose$60K
Birds GeorgiaAtlanta, GAFurther organization's exempt purpose$56K
Birds GeorgiaAtlanta, GAFurther organization's exempt purpose$54K
Flint Riverkeeper IncAlbany, GAFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Longleaf AllianceAndalusia, ALFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Conservation FundArlington, VAFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Port Arthur Historical SocietyArthur, TXFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Birds GeorgiaAtlanta, GAFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Georgia Conservancy IncAtlanta, GAFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismarck, NDFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Gallatin Valley Land TrustBozeman, MTFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Center for Large Landscape ConservationBozeman, MTFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Wozu IncCannonball, NDFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Montana Wilderness Association IncHelena, MTFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Ocmulgee National Park & PreserveMacon, GAFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Pheasants ForeverPaul, MNFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Arise Media IncPleasantville, NYFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Forest Stewards GuildSanta Fe, NMFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Quivira CoalitionSanta Fe, CAFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
American Bird ConservancyThe Plains, VAFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
American ForestsWashington, DCFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
Rocky Mountain Bird ObservatoryBrighton, COFurther organization's exempt purpose$50K
International Crane Foundation IncBaraboo, WIFurther organization's exempt purpose$43K
Citadel FoundationCharleston, SCFurther organization's exempt purpose$40K
Ruffed Grouse SocietyCorapolis, PAFurther organization's exempt purpose$40K
Kansas Grazing Lands CoalitionManhattan, KSFurther organization's exempt purpose$35K
American Red CrossAtlanta, GAFurther organization's exempt purpose$30K
Trust for Public LandAtlanta, GAFurther organization's exempt purpose$25K
Star Gospel MissionsCharleston, SCFurther organization's exempt purpose$25K
Redford CenterSan Francisco, CAFurther organization's exempt purpose$25K
Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZFurther organization's exempt purpose$25K
West Atlanta Watershed Alliance IncAtlanta, GAFurther organization's exempt purpose$25K
Charleston Community Sailing IncCharleston, SCFurther organization's exempt purpose$25K
Soque River Watershed Association IncClarkesville, GAFurther organization's exempt purpose$25K
American Rivers IncWashington, DCFurther organization's exempt purpose$25K
Wozu IncCannonball, NDFurther organization's exempt purpose$20K
Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative MedicineGlenview, ILFurther organization's exempt purpose$20K
Five Oaks Ag Research and Education CenterHumphrey, ARFurther organization's exempt purpose$20K
Boy Scouts of America - Coastal Carolina CouncilNorth Charleston, SCFurther organization's exempt purpose$20K
American Farmland TrustWashington, DCFurther organization's exempt purpose$20K
League of Conservation Voters Ed FundWashington, DCFurther organization's exempt purpose$20K
Charleston Community Sailing IncCharleston, SCFurther organization's exempt purpose$20K
Cheyenne River Youth Project IncButte, MTFurther organization's exempt purpose$18K
Diamond Willow MinistriesFort Thompson, SDFurther organization's exempt purpose$15K
Oyate TecaKyle, SDFurther organization's exempt purpose$15K
Nuestra Tierra Conservation ProjectLas Cruces, NMFurther organization's exempt purpose$15K
Lower Brule Sioux TribeLower Brule, SDFurther organization's exempt purpose$15K
Hinterland FoundationNorth Springville, UTFurther organization's exempt purpose$15K
Oaye Luta OkolakiciyeRapid City, SDFurther organization's exempt purpose$15K
Purgatoire Watershed PartnershipTrinidad, COFurther organization's exempt purpose$15K
Native Americans in PhilanthropyWashington, DCFurther organization's exempt purpose$12K
Boy Scouts of America - AtlantaAtlanta, GAFurther organization's exempt purpose$10K
East Lake Foundation IncAtlanta, GAFurther organization's exempt purpose$10K
Andrew J Young Foundation IncAtlanta, GAFurther organization's exempt purpose$10K
United Way of Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GAFurther organization's exempt purpose$10K
Nextgen LeadersBassett, NEFurther organization's exempt purpose$10K
Environmental Media Association IncBel Air, CAFurther organization's exempt purpose$10K
Museum of the RockiesBozeman, MTFurther organization's exempt purpose$10K

By state: Wisconsin 2 · Georgia 23 · Montana 12 · South Carolina 9 · District of Columbia 8 · South Dakota 6

About this foundation

Turner Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of Ec Harris Treas, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Turner Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Turner Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.8M across 129 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Turner Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (2 grants), Georgia (23 grants), Montana (12 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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