Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn
Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports $40,000 in grants to 20 charitable organizations; the listed recipients were all in Washington.
Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn at a glance
In short: Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn gave $40K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $368,350
- -5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7001 Seaview Avenue Nw Ste 160, Seattle, WA 98117
Phone: (360) 460-6719
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boyer Childrens Clinic ($2K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 102 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to organizations in Washington. The listed recipients were in Seattle, Vancouver, Renton, Bellevue, Maple Valley, Redmond, Sammamish, and Conway.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $40K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boyer Childrens Clinic Seattle, WA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Northwest Education Access Seattle, WA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Full Life Care Seattle, WA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Sunshine Physically Challenged Foun Vancouver, WA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Downtown Emergency Service Center Seattle, WA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Ballard Food Bank Seattle, WA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Vision House Renton, WA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Lifewire Bellevue, WA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Vinemaple Place Maple Valley, WA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Solid Ground Seattle, WA | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $368,350 | $41,730 | $62,717 | $40,000 | 20 | $62,717 | — |
| 2024 | $388,254 | $52,427 | $77,112 | $40,000 | 20 | $77,112 | — |
| 2023 | $411,617 | $42,869 | $52,637 | $40,000 | 21 | $52,637 | — |
| 2022 | $420,154 | $12,007 | $143,126 | $33,000 | 20 | $33,000 | — |
| 2021 | $549,866 | $81,765 | $70,319 | $34,000 | 21 | $56,805 | $9,223 |
| 2020 | $536,912 | $42,805 | $57,534 | $22,000 | 17 | — | $1,460 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated missions address children’s health and services, young adults’ stability, older adults and people with disabilities, behavioral health services for young people, and support for children and families living with serious medical conditions. For example, Boyer Children’s Clinic says it improves the quality of life for children with special health care needs, while Full Life Care says it provides health and social services to frail elders with chronic or terminal illnesses and disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $40,000 through 20 grants. Each grant was $2,000. Notable recipients included Seattle Children’s Foundation, ROOTS Young Adult Shelter, Eastside Friends of Seniors, Sound Generations, Full Life Care, Boyer Children’s Clinic, Ryther, and Camp Korey, each receiving $2,000.
The grantees describe a range of services: Seattle Children’s Foundation supports health care services, research, and education for infants, children, and adolescents; ROOTS partners with young adults on their journey to stability; Eastside Friends of Seniors mobilizes volunteers to help local adults with practical needs and companionship; and Camp Korey provides free camp programs with specialized medical support for children and families living with life-altering medical conditions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Teresa Sjolander as trustee and Lynn Sjolander as co-trustee.
Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Teresa Sjolander
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$14K (2021) → $13K (2025)
Lynn Sjolander
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to Teresa Sjolander (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn
How much does Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn give each year?
Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn gave $40K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 20 grants.
What is Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn's typical grant size?
Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,000, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn give grants?
Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (12 grants) and Bellevue, WA (2 grants).
Who are Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn's largest grantees?
Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn's largest 2025 grantees include Boyer Childrens Clinic ($2,000), Northwest Education Access ($2,000) and Full Life Care ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn?
Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn reported $368K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $42K.
What does Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn's EIN?
Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1740796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ernest R & Audrey M Turner Fdtn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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