T & T Family Foundation
T & T Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its stated purpose is to make contributions to qualifying charitable organizations approved by its board. In 2024, it reported 95 grants totaling $784,500, with recipients primarily in Tennessee and also in several other states.
T & T Family Foundation at a glance
In short: T & T Family Foundation gave $785K across 95 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Tennessee. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $784,500
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 95
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,258
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,448,349
- -15.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (7 of 95, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (60% 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 T & T Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says applications should be submitted in writing to Lester L. Turner Jr. and include the charitable organization’s name and address, the amount requested, and the purpose of the gift. The filing states that there is no stated limitation on individual awards.
- Review Cycle
- Applications need to be received by the annual meeting, traditionally held in October.
- Deadline
- Applications need to be received by the annual meeting, traditionally held in October.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Lester L Turner Jr
Mailing address: PO Box 24382, Nashville, TN 37202
Phone: (615) 360-3698
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who T & T Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Abilene ($150K). Together the top 10 received $340K.
Grant Size Distribution
469 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 463 grants of 469 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation reported that 60% of its 2024 grant dollars went to Tennessee recipients, 19% to Texas, and 3% each to Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Its largest 2024 grant was to a Texas organization; many other listed grants supported organizations in Nashville and elsewhere in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 95 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is T & T Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 95 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 $591K (2021) to $803K (2022). In 2024 it made 95 grants totaling $785K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Abilene Abilene, TX | Suppport Abilene, Texas Charities | $150,000 |
| Walden's Puddle Wildlife Center of Greater Nashville Joelton, TN | Helping Funds to Care for Injured Wildlife | $30,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | Gilliland Donor Advised Fund - Stillwater, OK | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks Cape Girardeau, MO | Brewer Donor Advised Fund - Perryville | $20,000 |
| Ensworth School - Annual Fund Nashville, TN | General Funds | $20,000 |
| Goodwill Industries Nashville, TN | Career Solutions | $20,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission Nashville, TN | Helping the Homeless of Nashville | $20,000 |
| Saddle up Nashville, TN | Equine Therapy for Special Needs Children | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Nashville, TN | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Williamson County Rescue Squad Franklin, TN | Large Animal Rescue Truck | $20,000 |
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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 | $3,448,349 | $260,012 | $897,879 | $784,500 | 95 | $784,500 | $246,422 | $881,667 |
| 2023 | $4,075,413 | $785,325 | $870,517 | $782,600 | 91 | $782,600 | $702,687 | $784,396 |
| 2022 | $4,162,151 | $277,985 | $897,525 | $802,500 | 100 | $802,500 | $206,417 | $783,420 |
| 2021 | $4,779,872 | $348,699 | $677,973 | $590,500 | 92 | $590,500 | $266,722 | $803,337 |
| 2020 | $5,109,304 | $-253,736 | $699,489 | $632,500 | 91 | — | $238,829 | $641,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T & T Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $882K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its purpose is to make contributions to qualifying charitable organizations as approved by the board. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including wildlife care, education, employment services, homelessness services, food assistance, equine therapy, rescue work, and conservation.
Examples illustrate the range of grantees’ work. The Community Foundation of Abilene says it connects donors with causes, makes grants aligned with donor intent, and responds to community needs. Nashville Rescue Mission says it offers food, clothing, shelter, and recovery programs to people in Middle Tennessee. Saddle Up says it serves children and youth with disabilities through its year-round program. Friends of Radnor Lake describes its work as supporting the protection, maintenance, and improvement of Radnor Lake State Natural Area and educating the public about the area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 95 grants totaling $784,500. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $150,000 to Community Foundation of Abilene for support of Abilene charities; $30,000 to Walden’s Puddle Wildlife Center of Greater Nashville for care of injured wildlife; and $20,000 each to Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Ensworth School, Goodwill Industries, Nashville Rescue Mission, Saddle Up, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Williamson County Rescue Squad.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lester L. Turner Jr. and Currey Turner Thornton as trustees.
T & T Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Currey Turner Thornton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lester L. Turner Jr.
Trustee
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 T & T Family Foundation
How much does T & T Family Foundation give each year?
T & T Family Foundation gave $785K across 95 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $783K across 91 grants.
What is T & T Family Foundation's typical grant size?
T & T Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,258, across 95 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from T & T Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does T & T Family Foundation give grants?
T & T Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (59 grants), Lexington, KY (3 grants), Franklin, TN (2 grants) and Lebanon, TN (2 grants).
Does T & T Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 41% of T & T Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 95) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are T & T Family Foundation's largest grantees?
T & T Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Abilene ($150,000), Walden's Puddle Wildlife Center of Greater Nashville ($30,000) and Communities Foundation of Oklahoma ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is T & T Family Foundation?
T & T Family Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $785K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $882K (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 T & T Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its purpose is to make contributions to qualifying charitable organizations as approved by the board. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from T & T Family Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says applications should be submitted in writing to Lester L. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is T & T Family Foundation's EIN?
T & T Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6324206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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