The Turley Foundation
The Turley Foundation is a public charity based in Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1999, its stated purpose is to assist the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, Inc. in carrying out its charitable mission.
The Turley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Turley Foundation gave $1.3M across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $89K), mostly in Tennessee. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,328,000
- +227.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $88,533
- +336.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $57,865,864
- +4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Turley Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1900 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 728-4600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Turley Foundation
Who The Turley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Church Health Center of Memphis Inc ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 70 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing says its charitable purposes are primarily for the benefit of Memphis and Shelby County. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Turley Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $250K; repeat grants $77K. How we count
Medians: $250K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2021) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church Health Center of Memphis Inc Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $500,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis Inc Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $250,000 |
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Inc Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $250,000 |
| Bridges Inc Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $125,000 |
| New Memphis Institute Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $30,000 |
| Emmanuel Center Inc Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Soulsville Foundation Inc Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Clean Memphis Organization Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $20,000 |
| New Ballet Ensemble Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $20,000 |
| Protect Our Aquifer Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,865,864 | $538,439 | $2,254,117 | $1,328,000 | 15 | $-192,109 |
| 2024 | $55,217,988 | $456,251 | $582,396 | $405,550 | 20 | $456,251 |
| 2023 | $44,645,546 | $1,928,818 | $624,360 | $407,500 | 15 | $351,818 |
| 2022 | $43,736,335 | $2,053,532 | $886,886 | $713,886 | 12 | $1,604,346 |
| 2021 | $50,157,104 | $580,903 | $298,037 | $160,000 | 8 | $580,903 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its primary exempt purpose is to assist the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis in carrying out its charitable mission. Its filing describes eligible purposes broadly as religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational.
The 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Church Health Center of Memphis describes its work as providing essential healthcare for people who are uninsured or unable to afford care; Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis describes a mission focused on safe, healthy, affordable housing; and Bridges describes its mission as developing young people into leaders committed to community transformation. Other 2025 recipients include organizations focused on arts and culture, education, and environmental work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,328,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $20,000. All grant purposes in the listed 2025 awards were described as general operational support.
Among the largest reported awards were $500,000 to Church Health Center of Memphis, $250,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis, $250,000 to Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, and $125,000 to Bridges. Other listed awards included $30,000 to New Memphis Institute; $25,000 each to Emmanuel Center and Soulsville Foundation; $20,000 each to Clean Memphis Organization, New Ballet Ensemble, and Protect Our Aquifer; and $15,000 each to Hattiloo Theatre and Memphis Teacher Residency.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes a grant review process in which a director recommends a grant to the treasurer in writing. The treasurer verifies that the proposed recipient is a 501(c)(3) organization; disbursement is then approved by two of the president, treasurer, or secretary. The full board votes to ratify the grant at its next scheduled meeting, and staff of the supported organization monitor the grant through completion of its designated purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alex Turley as chair, Robert M Fockler as president, Barbara S Mora as secretary, and Gary Zwierzynski as treasurer. Henry Turley Jr is listed as a director.
The Turley Foundation is led by Robert M. Fockler, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert M. Fockler
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Turley
Chair
Director → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Turley Jr.
Director
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara S. Mora
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Zwierzynski
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: George Lumm (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Alexander Holtel (2021–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Turley Foundation
How much does The Turley Foundation give each year?
The Turley Foundation gave $1.3M across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $406K across 20 grants.
What is The Turley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Turley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $88,533, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Turley Foundation that year got $250K on average.
Where does The Turley Foundation give grants?
The Turley Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (15 grants).
Does The Turley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Turley Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Turley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Turley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Church Health Center of Memphis Inc ($500,000), Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis Inc ($250,000) and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Inc ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Turley Foundation?
The Turley Foundation reported $57.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $538K.
What does The Turley Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its primary exempt purpose is to assist the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis in carrying out its charitable mission. Its filing describes eligible purposes broadly as religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Turley Foundation?
The Turley Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Turley Foundation's EIN?
The Turley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1557849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Turley Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-turley-foundation-morg_48e3540623f44d2bbe44e4d1674f688f
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