JS Turner Family Foundation
JS Turner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. It makes grants to other unrelated charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it plans and carries out grantmaking and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
JS Turner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: JS Turner Family Foundation gave $170K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Indiana. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $170,000
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,474
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,064,517
- +7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (45% 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 JS Turner Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Tax Dept 10350 Bren Rd W, Minnetonka, MN 55343-9014
Phone: (952) 656-4805
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JS Turner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($50K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 189 grants of 194 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. The largest reported shares went to Indiana (45%), Florida (20%), Missouri (15%), New Jersey (6%), and Oregon (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JS Turner Family Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 32 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $170K (2024) to $200K (2022). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | School of Law | $50,000 |
| Focus International Branson, MO | First Payment of 4 Year Pledge of $100,000 | $25,000 |
| Holy Cross College Advancement Notre Dame, IN | Fund Visiting Speakers | $15,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Missionary Society of Salesian Sisters North Haledon, NJ | Inner Circle Support | $5,500 |
| Straz Center for the Performing Arts Tampa, FL | General Support | $5,500 |
| Holy Cross College Advancement Notre Dame, IN | Chapel Improvements | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross College Advancement Notre Dame, IN | Campus Ministry General Operations | $5,000 |
| St Joseph's Hospital Foundation Tampa, FL | $2500 for the philanthropic women of st. Joseph's and $2,500 pledge to adult complex care clinic | $5,000 |
| Teamlift Inc Portland, OR | Endowment | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,064,517 | $88,765 | $187,103 | $170,000 | 38 | $178,995 | $93,623 | $193,660 |
| 2023 | $3,784,212 | $681,774 | $180,901 | $176,496 | 40 | $179,884 | $619,079 | $160,907 |
| 2022 | $3,530,390 | $62,305 | $216,145 | $200,000 | 42 | $206,037 | $65,687 | $189,732 |
| 2021 | $4,371,210 | $510,077 | $188,085 | $179,000 | 41 | $185,022 | $467,758 | $209,833 |
| 2020 | $4,175,525 | $231,523 | $204,480 | $190,000 | 33 | — | $210,117 | $188,894 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JS Turner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $194K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including educational institutions, arts and cultural organizations, a hospital foundation, and organizations working on international poverty, immigrant advocacy, and other causes. For example, Mercy Beyond Borders describes its mission as improving the lives and dignity, education, and health of women and girls living in extreme poverty. Hope Community Center describes its work as fostering learning communities and standing with immigrants and others facing systems of oppression. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $170,000 through 38 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to the University of Notre Dame for its School of Law; $25,000 to Focus International as the first payment of a four-year, $100,000 pledge; $15,000 to Holy Cross College Advancement for visiting speakers; and $10,000 to Jesuit High School of Tampa for a Turner endowed scholarship.
Other 2024 grants included $5,500 to the Missionary Society of Salesian Sisters for inner-circle support and $5,500 to the Straz Center for the Performing Arts for general support. Holy Cross College Advancement also received grants of $5,000 for chapel improvements and $5,000 for campus ministry general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan R. Turner as president, secretary, treasurer, and director; Jeffrey S. Turner as vice president and director; and Suzanne Flannigan as a director.
JS Turner Family Foundation is led by Susan R. Turner, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan R. Turner
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey S. Turner
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Flannigan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 JS Turner Family Foundation
How much does JS Turner Family Foundation give each year?
JS Turner Family Foundation gave $170K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $176K across 40 grants.
What is JS Turner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
JS Turner Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,474, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JS Turner Family Foundation that year got $50K on average.
Where does JS Turner Family Foundation give grants?
JS Turner Family Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Missouri (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (8 grants), Notre Dame, IN (4 grants), North Haledon, NJ (3 grants) and St Petersburg, FL (3 grants).
Does JS Turner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of JS Turner Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Research" (3 grants).
Who are JS Turner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
JS Turner Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Notre Dame ($50,000), Focus International ($25,000) and Holy Cross College Advancement ($25,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JS Turner Family Foundation?
JS Turner Family Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $194K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does JS Turner Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including educational institutions, arts and cultural organizations, a hospital foundation, and organizations working on international poverty, immigrant advocacy, and other causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JS Turner Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and 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 JS Turner Family Foundation's EIN?
JS Turner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0298087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JS Turner Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). JS Turner Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/js-turner-family-foundation-morg_dfd3ab1551aa4073b27b8bed47fe9691
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