Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc
Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. In its 2024 filing, it reported 30 grants totaling $10,133,120, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Tennessee.
Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc gave $10.1M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $338K), mostly in Tennessee. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,133,120
- +186.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +76.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $337,771
- +62.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $97,280
- Total assets
- $33,554,869
- -13.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (7 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Contact Lizzy Martin for the application form provided by the foundation. Applicants should include documentation of tax-exempt status, a list of officers and directors, the most recent audited financial statement, internal financial statements and operating budget, and a projected budget. The foundation does not award grants to individuals, for loans, travel or seminars, government agencies, political purposes, dinner events, other private foundations, or telethons.
- Contact
Application contact: Lizzy Martin
Mailing address: 333 11Th Avenue South Suite 500, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 846-2103
Website: https://thecalturnerfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church ($5.1M across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $9.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 110 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 9% to California, and 5% to New Jersey. The filing also reports shares of 0% for Arizona and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 23 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $166K; repeat grants $561K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $43K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 153% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 396% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.5M (2023) to $10.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $10.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church Nashville, TN | Capital Support for New Building | $4,000,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Vumc Nashville, TN | Capital support over 5 years (2022-2026) for pediatric rehabilitation project at monroe carell jr. Children's hospital | $1,000,000 |
| Williamson Medical Center Foundation Inc Franklin, TN | Capital support over 5 years (2022-2026) in honor of laura and wayne dugas | $1,000,000 |
| Brentwood United Methodist Church (Bumc) Brentwood, TN | Capital Support for Building Renovations - Matching Campaign | $500,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation Nashville, TN | Recovery in Community Capital Campaign | $500,000 |
| Friends of the Shrine of St Nicholas Mahwah, NJ | General Support | $500,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Inc Oxnard, CA | From the Heart Documentary - Divide and Conquer | $350,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Inc Oxnard, CA | From the Heart Documentary Installment | $350,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Inc Oxnard, CA | Documentary Project | $250,000 |
| Refuge Center for Counseling Inc Franklin, TN | Building Refuge | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,554,869 | $5,601,296 | $11,013,452 | $10,133,120 | 30 | $10,141,931 | $4,774,407 | $2,564,062 |
| 2023 | $38,967,025 | $4,494,001 | $4,527,985 | $3,536,900 | 17 | $3,562,794 | $3,524,324 | $2,370,363 |
| 2022 | $39,001,009 | $1,894,828 | $4,956,949 | $4,083,718 | 19 | $4,136,199 | $756,797 | $2,378,871 |
| 2021 | $42,063,130 | $7,897,840 | $5,274,539 | $4,001,600 | 24 | $4,046,755 | $7,112,530 | $2,526,200 |
| 2020 | $39,439,829 | $4,225,775 | $4,460,442 | $3,592,600 | 20 | — | $2,397,461 | $1,826,591 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health, addiction recovery, education, filmmaking, and services for veterans and youth. For example, Cumberland Heights Foundation describes its mission as transforming lives through hope and healing for people affected by alcohol or drug addiction. From The Heart Productions says it helps independent filmmakers create and complete films intended to make a difference. Second Chance K9 Service Dogs says it pairs rescued dogs with veterans who have PTSD or TBI, while Judge Dinkins Educational Center describes its work as providing vocational training and pathways to economic success for at-risk and justice-involved youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $10,133,120. Individual grants ranged from $2,880 to $4,000,000, with a median of $97,280. The largest listed award was $4,000,000 to St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church for capital support for a new building. Other large grants included $1,000,000 each to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for a pediatric rehabilitation project and Williamson Medical Center Foundation for capital support, as well as $500,000 each to Brentwood United Methodist Church, Cumberland Heights Foundation, and Friends of the Shrine of St Nicholas.
The foundation also awarded three grants to From The Heart Productions in 2024: $350,000 for “From the Heart Documentary - Divide and Conquer,” $350,000 for a documentary installment, and $250,000 for a documentary project. Other listed awards included $250,000 to Refuge Center for Counseling for “Building Refuge,” $94,560 to Franklin Road Academy, $60,000 to Second Chance K9 Service Dogs, $50,000 to Judge Dinkins Educational Center, and $25,000 to Veteran Tickets Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists H Calister Turner Jr as president/member; Hurley C Turner III as treasurer/member; Alex Turner as secretary/director; Hurley C Turner IV and Will Turner as directors; and William Alderson as assistant secretary.
Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc is led by H. Calister Turner Jr., President & Member on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
H. Calister Turner Jr.
President & Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Turner
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hurley C. Turner IV
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Turner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hurley C. Turner III
Treasurer & Member
Director & Member → Treasurer & Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Alderson
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brad Winstead (2021–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Charlie Payne (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc
How much does Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc gave $10.1M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 17 grants.
What is Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $97,280, and its average grant was $337,771, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc that year got $166K on average.
Where does Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (19 grants), Franklin, TN (3 grants) and Oxnard, CA (3 grants).
Does Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Fra Turner Fellows" (8 grants) and "Capital Support for New Building" (5 grants).
Who are Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church ($5,060,000 across 6 grants), Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Vumc ($1,000,000) and Williamson Medical Center Foundation Inc ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc?
Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc reported $33.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health, addiction recovery, education, filmmaking, and services for veterans and youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2886973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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