Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational
Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Jackson, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $361K.
Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational at a glance
In short: Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational gave $58K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,362
- +75.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,485
- +95.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $7,863,353
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kentucky Community and Technical CO ($24K). Together the top 8 received $56K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational gives
- Giving grew 101% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $58K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Community and Technical CO Lexington, KY | College Education | $23,750 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | College Education | $11,250 |
| Morehead State University Morehead, KY | College Education | $8,362 |
| Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | College Education | $3,750 |
| Asbury University Wilmore, KY | College Education | $3,750 |
| Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY | College Education | $2,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
| University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | College Education | $1,250 |
| Marshall University Huntington, WV | Cosmetology School | $1,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,863,353 | $360,586 | $159,643 | $58,362 | 9 | $159,364 | $360,586 |
| 2023 | $7,662,031 | $-207,895 | $132,498 | $33,250 | 10 | $128,290 | $159,845 |
| 2022 | $8,002,327 | $111,982 | $121,596 | $23,000 | 13 | $121,317 | $107,939 |
| 2021 | $12,754,783 | $153,213 | $130,506 | $29,000 | 9 | $130,227 | $138,437 |
| 2020 | $12,736,317 | $195,147 | $134,106 | $32,500 | 12 | — | $190,161 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational is led by Lesley Warrix, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lesley Warrix
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
$36K (2020) → $37K (2024)
Darrell A Herald
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
JB Morgan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Lee Gambill
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lewis H Warrix
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wayne Sizemore
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joy Rae Shelton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Donald Ison (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Marcus Mullins (2020–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $37K, to Lesley Warrix (Executive Direc). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational
How much does Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational give each year?
Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational gave $58K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 10 grants.
What is Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational's typical grant size?
Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $6,485, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational give grants?
Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational gives mostly in Kentucky: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (2 grants).
Does Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Education" (8 grants).
Who are Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational's largest grantees?
Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational's largest 2024 grantees include Kentucky Community and Technical CO ($23,750), University of Kentucky ($11,250) and Morehead State University ($8,362), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational?
Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $361K.
What is Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational?
Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Jackson, KY. It holds $7.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational's EIN?
Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1333558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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