The Turner Family Foundation
The Turner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Springfield, Missouri, dedicated to making a positive impact in Mansfield and Springfield. Founded 30 years ago (established in 1998) by Bill and Ann Turner, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on community investment and legacy-building.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$250K
-14.1% YoY
Grant Count
36
-2.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-11.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Turner Family Foundation is committed to honoring its legacy by investing in the education, health, and well-being of neighbors and building a vibrant community for generations to come.
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Education and Literacy: Ann Turner, known as "Granny," was passionate about literacy and education. Her vision continues to guide the foundation's mission, with ongoing support for educational and literacy initiatives even after her passing in 2020.
- Health and Well-being
- Community Development
The foundation has established the Turner Family Foundation Scholarship, which was established in 2010 and has consistently invested in student education.
Grantmaking
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri, with a specific focus on:
- Mansfield, Missouri
- Springfield, Missouri
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $3,118,936
- Total revenues: $1,320,586
- Total expenses: $288,302
- Number of employees: 0
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Total grants, contributions, etc.: $364,301
- Investment income and dividends: $176,245
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $780,040
Year-over-Year Changes (2024 vs. 2023):
- Grants and contributions decreased 46.5%
- Investment income increased 9.5%
- Net gain from asset sales increased significantly (8388.8%)
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founders:
- Bill Turner: A transformative leader at Great Southern Bank, helping grow the institution from a single branch to nearly 90 retail centers across multiple states. He remains actively involved as chairman of the board and is a committed community servant.
- Ann Turner ("Granny"): Co-founder with a passion for literacy and education. Passed away in 2020, but her legacy continues to guide the foundation's mission.
Current Leadership:
- Joe Turner: Son of Bill Turner, serves as president and CEO of Great Southern Bank.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM V TURNER | DIRECTOR-V P | 1 | — |
| JULIE A BROWN | DIRECTOR-PRE | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH W TURNER | DIRECTOR-TRE | 1 | — |
| JULIE CLAIRE WHITLOCK | EXECUTIVE DI | 30 | $27,083 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Turner Family Foundation Scholarship, established in 2010, has been a consistent source of support for students at Ozarks Technical Community College, significantly impacting the lives of countless students through educational investment.
Turner Reading Awards Nominations - Foundation for SPSSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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