Harry and Violet Turner 95
The Harry M and Violet Turner Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 2001 as part of the estate plan of local businessman and philanthropist Harry M. Turner. Based in Springfield, Ohio, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and serves as a platform and catalyst for community improvement in Springfield and Clark County.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.3M
-7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$692K
+3.1% YoY
Grant Count
59
+7.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-3.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry and Violet Turner 95 reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To enhance the quality of life in the greater Springfield/Clark County community.
Vision: A community filled with a spirit of hope, creativity, excellence and pride.
The foundation's grant-making priorities focus on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** In most cases, discretionary grants fall in the range of $5,000–$15,000. Historical awards have ranged from $1–$254,192.
Review Cycle
runs July 1st through September 15th
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Springfield and Clark County, Ohio
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $26,320,282
- Total Giving: $691,836
- Annual Revenue: $950,000
- Annual Expenses: $2,980,000
- Total Liabilities: $78,700
Tax-Exempt Status: Since June 2000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,320,282 | $28,390,342 | $28,253,138 |
| Revenue | $949,811 | $3,113,930 | $1,603,046 |
| Expenses | $2,979,688 | $3,008,706 | $2,566,359 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,231,409 | $2,242,776 | $1,822,912 |
| Net Investment Income | $385,401 | $2,176,638 | $988,865 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,016,504 | $623,253 | $782,319 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Harry and Violet Turner 95
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Emmanuel Christian Academy ($252,192), Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark Champaign Counties ($55,000), Springfield Historic Landmark Preservation ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1159 SOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP SPRINGFIELD, OH | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | $1,500 |
| CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH SPRINGFIELD, OH | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $27,396 |
| CHILDREN'S RESCUE CENTER SPRINGFIELD, OH | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $13,150 |
| CITILOOKOUT-DUMAMIS MINISTRIES SPRINGFIELD, OH | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| CLARK COUNTY LITERACY COALITION SPRINGFIELD, OH | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $2,500 |
| CLARK STATE FOUNDATION SPRINGFIELD, OH | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $13,150 |
| CLARK STATE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SPRINGFIELD, OH | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION SPRINGFIELD, OH | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $500 |
| COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ASSN OF CLARK COUNTY SPRINGFIELD, OH | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | $1,000 |
| DAYTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL DAYTON, OH | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Harry M. Turner (Founder) — Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Turner came to Springfield, Ohio in the early 1920s. He founded the Turner Insurance Agency during the Great Depression and was a founder of Cincinnati Insurance Company (now Cincinnati Financial Corporation), one of the twenty largest property casualty insurers in the U.S. He established The Turner Charitable Foundation, Inc. in December 1987 and passed away in January 2000.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM LANDESS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MARY EMERSON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ELIZABETH COFFMAN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JOHN LANDESS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $338,855 |
| DAREN COTTER | CFO | 40 | $390,840 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Harry and Violet Turner 95 fund?
**Mission:** To enhance the quality of life in the greater Springfield/Clark County community. **Vision:** A community filled with a spirit of hope, creativity, excellence and pride. The foundation's grant-making priorities focus on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Harry and Violet Turner 95?
**Grant Range:** In most cases, discretionary grants fall in the range of $5,000–$15,000. Historical awards have ranged from $1–$254,192. **Application Process:** • Grant cycle runs July 1st through September 15th • All applications must be submitted electronically • Response letters distributed by the third week of December • Payments made the following year **Eligibility Requirements:** • Organizations must serve the people of Clark County, Ohio • Must be tax-exempt nonprofits with 501(c)(3) …
Where does Harry and Violet Turner 95 make grants?
Springfield and Clark County, Ohio
What size grants does Harry and Violet Turner 95 award?
In 2024, Harry and Violet Turner 95 awarded 59 grants totaling $692K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Harry and Violet Turner 95 required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Harry and Violet Turner 95 reported a distributable amount of $1.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Harry and Violet Turner 95's EIN?
Harry and Violet Turner 95's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1711190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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