Susan & John Turben Foundation
Susan & John Turben Foundation is a private foundation, based in Beachwood, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $43K.
Susan & John Turben Foundation at a glance
In short: Susan & John Turben Foundation gave $43K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $43,012
- -77.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- -83.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,377
- +32.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $4,764
- Primary geography
- Ohio (91% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Susan & John Turben Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame ($12K). Together the top 8 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Susan & John Turben Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2022) to $201K (2020). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $12,350 |
| Ideastream Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $8,125 |
| Church of the Western Reserve Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $7,510 |
| Urban Squash Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $5,027 |
| First Presbyterian Church Willoughby, OH | Charitable Purpose | $4,500 |
| Vero Beach Community Church Vero Beach, FL | Charitable Purpose | $4,000 |
| Maple Leaf Community Residences Chardon, OH | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $51 | $45,742 | $43,012 | 8 | $43,012 | — | $96 |
| 2021 | $44,664 | $50,017 | $214,536 | $190,650 | 47 | $210,900 | — | $8,167 |
| 2020 | $209,183 | $165,675 | $226,138 | $201,450 | 58 | — | $52,551 | $13,948 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Susan & John Turben Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Susan & John Turben Foundation is led by Susan H. Turben, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Susan H. Turben
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Sikorovsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David C. Turben
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James H. Kimberly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John F. Turben
Trustee & V.p.
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Newton S. Kimberly Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas A. Turben
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Kiely-Kolb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra L. Bauman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas N. Littman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Susan & John Turben Foundation
How much does Susan & John Turben Foundation give each year?
Susan & John Turben Foundation gave $43K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $191K across 47 grants.
What is Susan & John Turben Foundation's typical grant size?
Susan & John Turben Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $4,764, and its average grant was $5,377, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Susan & John Turben Foundation give grants?
Susan & John Turben Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (5 grants).
Who are Susan & John Turben Foundation's largest grantees?
Susan & John Turben Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame ($12,350), Ideastream ($8,125) and Church of the Western Reserve ($7,510), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Susan & John Turben Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Susan & John Turben Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Susan & John Turben Foundation's EIN?
Susan & John Turben Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1725277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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