The Turner Family Foundation Inc
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.
The Turner Family Foundation Inc at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $823,500
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,411
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,000
- Total assets
- $15,756,688
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% 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 The Turner Family Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 81805, Athens, GA 30608
Phone: (706) 363-0739
Website: https://turnerfamilyfoundation.com.au
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Turner Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 151 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2024 went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $776K (2021) to $903K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $824K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Foundati Athens, GA | Statewide Arts Education; Construction of Business Learning Community | $100,000 |
| Eagle Ranch Inc Chesnut Mountain, GA | New truck and general operating budget. | $60,000 |
| Freedom from Bondage Inc Athens, GA | Women's Recovery Residence | $60,000 |
| Camp Kudzu Inc Atlanta, GA | Medical Education of Youth with Diabetes | $50,000 |
| Ywco Athens, GA | Girls Club Program Support, Pool Operating Expenses and lobby and weight room renovations. | $40,000 |
| The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Athens, GA | Financial assistance for residents of Northeast Georgia diagnosed with cancer. | $40,000 |
| Project Safe Inc Athens, GA | Funds for building expansion which serves as an emergency shelt for adults and children fleeing domestic violence. | $40,000 |
| Athens Area Humane Soceity Watkinsville, GA | Foster pet vet care, food, etc. | $37,500 |
| Prevent Child Abuse Athens Bogart, GA | Funding of the Healthy Families Program to provide education and emotional support to parents. | $35,000 |
| YMCA Athens, GA | Grace Stephens Costa Rica Ministry | $34,000 |
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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 | $15,756,688 | $1,404,409 | $922,084 | $823,500 | 28 | $823,500 | $1,254,114 | $839,905 |
| 2023 | $15,281,475 | $1,021,887 | $935,319 | $842,000 | 30 | $842,000 | $879,883 | $823,131 |
| 2022 | $15,151,886 | $1,334,675 | $1,020,901 | $902,700 | 32 | $902,700 | $1,154,567 | $841,573 |
| 2021 | $14,898,746 | $1,505,861 | $857,431 | $776,200 | 31 | $776,200 | $1,424,630 | $902,631 |
| 2020 | $14,104,816 | $909,604 | $886,607 | $788,802 | 30 | — | $811,799 | $776,176 |
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.
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.
Among the largest grants were $100,000 to the University of Georgia Foundation for statewide arts education and construction of a business learning community; $60,000 to Eagle Ranch for a new truck and general operating budget; $60,000 to Freedom from Bondage for a women’s recovery residence; and $50,000 to Camp Kudzu for medical education of youth with diabetes. Other notable grants included $40,000 each to YWCO, The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia, and Project Safe.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Jesse A Hickey (Treasurer).
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 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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Grantable. (2026). The Turner Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-turner-family-foundation-inc-morg_00600706f1c54ea4b4cb4553ee6d9eaa
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