Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust
The Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Mobile, Alabama. Its filing says grants may support public charitable, scientific, or educational purposes that the trust’s Distribution Committee selects to promote the well-being of Alabama residents, preferably those in southwest Alabama.
Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust gave $114K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Alabama. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,390
- -30.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,799
- -41.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $972,950
- -8.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (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 Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Applications must be written and include the applicant’s legal name and address, plus a copy of its exemption determination letter, if applicable. The Distribution Committee selects purposes in its absolute discretion, with grants intended to assist and promote the well-being of Alabama residents, preferably those in southwest Alabama.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: E H Mckinley
Mailing address: 117 Wilson Ave, Thomasville, AL 36784
Phone: (334) 636-4882
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of South Alabama ($20K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s filing states a preference for purposes that benefit residents of southwest Alabama. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $93K (2020) to $165K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of South Alabama Mobile, AL | Assist in Its Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| City of Thomasville Recreation Dept Thomasville, AL | Assist in Its Charitable Purpose | $14,000 |
| West Bend Baptist Church Coffeeville, AL | Assist in Its Charitable Purpose | $12,600 |
| Clarke County Kingdom Builders Jackson, AL | Assist in Its Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Jackson Academy Jackson, AL | Assist in Its Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Washington County Library Chatom, AL | Assist in Its Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Clarke Preparatory School Grove Hill, AL | Assist in Its Charitable Purpose | $7,000 |
| Grove Hill Arts Council Grove Hill, AL | Assist in Its Charitable Purpose | $5,656 |
| St Stephens Historical Commission St Stephens, AL | Assist in its charitable purpose - maintenance of old courthouse | $5,134 |
| Grove Hill Fire & Rescue Grove Hill, AL | Assist in Its Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $972,950 | $86,567 | $176,523 | $114,390 | 13 | $123,000 | $33,044 | $112,828 |
| 2023 | $1,062,906 | $83,520 | $230,652 | $164,500 | 11 | $175,000 | $27,868 | $122,808 |
| 2022 | $1,210,038 | $79,136 | $191,749 | $121,010 | 11 | $132,000 | $19,387 | $130,105 |
| 2021 | $1,322,651 | $162,188 | $158,809 | $98,280 | 13 | $103,140 | $106,519 | $130,180 |
| 2020 | $1,319,272 | $69,179 | $138,388 | $93,275 | 11 | — | $33,291 | $132,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $113K 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 trust’s filing describes eligible purposes as public charitable, scientific, or educational uses. Its 2024 grants included support for a community foundation, a recreation department, churches, schools, a library, arts organizations, fire and rescue services, a historical commission, and an aviation-related organization. The Grove Hill Arts Council describes its mission as promoting the creation and appreciation of the arts in Clarke County and supporting the presentation and sale of art by regional artists. Pilots for Christ describes its mission as promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ through aviation-related activities; these are the grantees’ stated missions, not the trust’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 13 grants totaling $114,390. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $7,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $20,000 to Community Foundation of South Alabama; $14,000 to City of Thomasville Recreation Department; $12,600 to West Bend Baptist Church; $10,000 each to Clarke County Kingdom Builders, Jackson Academy, and Washington County Library; and $7,000 to Clarke Preparatory School. Grove Hill Arts Council received $5,656, and Pilots for Christ received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edmon H McKinley as Distribution Committee Chair; James A Cox and Emory Mosley as Distribution Committee Members; and Regions Bank as trustee.
Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust is led by Edmon H. McKinley, Distribution Committee Chair on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edmon H. McKinley
Distribution Committee Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Regions Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $41K (2024)
Emory Mosley
Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
James A. Cox
Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Louis Finlay (2020–2023) — Distribution Committee Member
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 $41K, to Regions Bank (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust
How much does Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust give each year?
Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust gave $114K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $165K across 11 grants.
What is Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $8,799, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust that year got $7K on average.
Where does Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust give grants?
Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grove Hill, AL (4 grants) and Jackson, AL (3 grants).
Who are Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of South Alabama ($20,000), City of Thomasville Recreation Dept ($14,000) and West Bend Baptist Church ($12,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust?
Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust reported $973K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s filing describes eligible purposes as public charitable, scientific, or educational uses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust?
The trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust's EIN?
Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6179272. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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