Private foundation · EIN 58-2145915 · Athens, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Turner Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $824K total, median $29K. 96% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$824K
Median grant
$29K
Stays in GA
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 26 of 28 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Georgia FoundatiAthens, GAStatewide Arts Education; Construction of Business Learning Community$100K
Eagle Ranch IncChesnut Mountain, GANew truck and general operating budget.$60K
Freedom From Bondage IncAthens, GAWomen's Recovery Residence$60K
Camp Kudzu IncAtlanta, GAMedical Education of Youth with Diabetes$50K
YwcoAthens, GAGirls Club Program Support, Pool Operating Expenses and lobby and weight room renovations.$40K
Project Safe IncAthens, GAFunds for building expansion which serves as an emergency shelt for adults and children fleeing domestic violence.$40K
Athens Area Humane SoceityWatkinsville, GAFoster pet vet care, food, etc.$38K
Prevent Child Abuse AthensBogart, GAFunding of the Healthy Families Program to provide education and emotional support to parents.$35K
YMCAAthens, GAGrace Stephens Costa Rica Ministry$34K
Young Designers Sewing ProgramAthens, GAPromoting service through sewing education for young people.$32K
Boys Girls Clubs of AthensAthens, GAEducation of Youth, Expansion of Facility, Sports Equipment$30K
Children FirstAthens, GAVisitation and transportation expenses for children in foster care.$30K
Mercy Health CenterAthens, GATechnology upgrades.$30K
Girl Scouts of Historic GeorgiaAthens, GAGirls' Education and software development to increase productivity.$28K
Hope HavenAthens, GAProviding medical care to the needy of the Athens community.$25K
Piedmont Athens Regional FoundationAthens, GAGeneral Use$25K
Family Counseling Service of AthensAthens, GASubstance abuse treatment and justice system case management assistance.$20K
Acceptance Recovery Center IncAthens, GAResidential substance abuse and mental health recovery.$20K
Rape Crisis Center of Ne GaAthens, GARape recovery assistance.$20K
Nuci's SpaceAthens, GAOffice space redesign.$9,000
Athens Community Council on AgingAthens, GAGrandparents Raising Grandchildren Program$6,500
Oconee Area Resource Council IncWatkinsville, GAMentor resource program support.$5,000
Allbreed Canine RescueWatkinsville, GAFoster pet vet care, food, etc.$5,000
24th St IncAthens, GAGeneral use$5,000
Lydia's PlaceWatkinsville, GAExempt Purpose$5,000
National Football FoundationIrving, TXProvide support for the Play-It-Smart program to benefit at-risk academic student-athletes.$3,500

By state: Georgia 27 · Texas 1

About this foundation

The Turner Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Athens, Georgia, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Turner Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Turner Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $824K across 28 grants, a median of $29K.

Where does The Turner Family Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (27 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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