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The Turner Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Athens, GA EIN: 58-2145915 Website

The Turner Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Athens, Georgia. Its 2024 grants went to organizations in Georgia and supported activities including education, health, family services, domestic-violence assistance, and animal welfare.

Key facts about The Turner Family Foundation Inc

In short: The Turner Family Foundation Inc gave $824K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Georgia. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
58-2145915
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$823,500
Grants made (2024)
28
Average grant
$29,411
Median grant
$29,000
New grantees (estimate)
4% first-time grantees (1 of 28, 2024)
Total assets
$15,756,688
Primary geography
Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$15.8M

+3.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$824K

-2.2% YoY

Grant Count

28

-6.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$29K

+4.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Turner Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $840K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The Turner Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

4%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 1 of 28 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $30K. How we count

Medians: $5K first-time, $30K repeat.

  • 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 98% 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for this foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of programs, including statewide arts education, youth education and diabetes education, women’s recovery services, emergency shelter, cancer-related financial assistance, and animal care.

The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Freedom from Bondage says it provides a safe, sober residence for women recovering from substance use disorder; Project Safe describes its work as domestic violence support and assistance; and The Cancer Foundation says its mission is to alleviate the financial burden of cancer. Camp Kudzu says it educates, empowers, and inspires children and teens living with type 1 diabetes. Eagle Ranch describes a whole-family approach to restoring and renewing relationships for children and families.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $823,500 across 28 grants. Grants ranged from $3,500 to $100,000, with a median of $29,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All grant dollars in filing year 2024 went to recipients in Georgia.

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.

Cities

AthensWatkinsvilleAtlantaBogartChesnut MountainIrvingWinderWashingtonToccoa

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M30 grants2020 31 grants2021 32 grants2022 30 grants2023 28 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $776K (2021) to $903K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $824K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

University of Georgia Foundati: $100KUniversity of Georgia Foundati$100KEagle Ranch Inc: $60KEagle Ranch Inc$60KFreedom from Bondage Inc: $60KFreedom from Bondage Inc$60KCamp Kudzu Inc: $50KCamp Kudzu Inc$50KYwco: $40KYwco$40KThe Cancer Foundation of Northeast: $40KThe Cancer Foundation ofNortheast$40KProject Safe Inc: $40KProject Safe Inc$40KAthens Area Humane Soceity: $38KAthens Area Humane Soceity$38KPrevent Child Abuse Athens: $35KPrevent Child Abuse Athens$35KYMCA: $34KYMCA$34K

The largest 2024 recipient was University of Georgia Foundati ($100K). Together the top 10 received $497K.

Grant Size Distribution

151 grants across all recorded years

130<$50K18$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 151 (86%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Georgia Foundati Athens, GAStatewide Arts Education; Construction of Business Learning Community$100,000
Eagle Ranch Inc Chesnut Mountain, GANew truck and general operating budget.$60,000
Freedom from Bondage Inc Athens, GAWomen's Recovery Residence$60,000
Camp Kudzu Inc Atlanta, GAMedical Education of Youth with Diabetes$50,000
Ywco Athens, GAGirls Club Program Support, Pool Operating Expenses and lobby and weight room renovations.$40,000
The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Athens, GAFinancial assistance for residents of Northeast Georgia diagnosed with cancer.$40,000
Project Safe Inc Athens, GAFunds for building expansion which serves as an emergency shelt for adults and children fleeing domestic violence.$40,000
Athens Area Humane Soceity Watkinsville, GAFoster pet vet care, food, etc.$37,500
Prevent Child Abuse Athens Bogart, GAFunding of the Healthy Families Program to provide education and emotional support to parents.$35,000
YMCA Athens, GAGrace Stephens Costa Rica Ministry$34,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $15,756,688 $1,404,409 $922,084 $823,500
2023 $15,281,475 $1,021,887 $935,319 $842,000
2022 $15,151,886 $1,334,675 $1,020,901 $902,700
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$15,756,688$15,281,475$15,151,886
Revenue$1,404,409$1,021,887$1,334,675
Expenses$922,084$935,319$1,020,901
Qualifying Distributions$823,500$842,000$902,700
Net Investment Income$1,254,114$879,883$1,154,567
Distributable Amount$839,905$823,131$841,573

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists James C Turner as president, Barbara A Turner as vice president, Jesse A Hickey as treasurer, Elbert N Whitmire III as secretary, Paul Bowles III as trustee, and William Zakaria Goekjian as director.

The Turner Family Foundation Inc is led by James C Turner, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • James C Turner

    President

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Bowles III

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • William Zakaria Goekjian

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jesse A Hickey

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $7K (2020) → $5K (2024)

  • Barbara A Turner

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elbert N Whitmire III

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Jesse A Hickey — Treasurer: $5KJesse A HickeyTreasurer$5K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Jesse A Hickey (Treasurer).

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 81805, Athens, GA 30608
Phone: (706) 363-0739
Website: https://turnerfamilyfoundation.com.au

Frequently asked questions about The Turner Family Foundation Inc

How much does The Turner Family Foundation Inc give each year?

The Turner Family Foundation Inc gave $824K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $842K across 30 grants.

What is The Turner Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Turner Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $29,000, and its average grant was $29,411, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Turner Family Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.

Where does The Turner Family Foundation Inc give grants?

The Turner Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, GA (20 grants) and Watkinsville, GA (4 grants).

Does The Turner Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 14% of The Turner Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Turner Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Turner Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Georgia Foundati ($100,000), Eagle Ranch Inc ($60,000) and Freedom from Bondage Inc ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Turner Family Foundation Inc?

The Turner Family Foundation Inc reported $15.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $824K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $840K (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 The Turner Family Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for this foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of programs, including statewide arts education, youth education and diabetes education, women’s recovery services, emergency shelter, cancer-related financial assistance, and animal care. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Turner Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The Turner Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Turner Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2145915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does The Turner Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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