Turner Construction Company Foundation
The Turner Construction Company Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio, according to its filing information. Established in 1983, it supports charitable organizations through Turner’s local offices, with a stated purpose of benefiting people and communities where Turner builds and sustaining the future of the construction workforce.
Turner Construction Company Foundation at a glance
In short: Turner Construction Company Foundation gave $4.3M across 292 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Ohio. 51% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,257,028
- +61.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 292
- +21.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,579
- +33.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,595,482
- +133.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (136 of 268, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (14% 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 Turner Construction Company Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 510 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (212) 229-6000
Website: https://turnerconstruction.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Turner Construction Company Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harlem Academy ($146K). Together the top 10 received $859K.
Organizations only. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($154,708), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,080 grants of 1,112 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says it supports organizations in communities where Turner builds and works, through local offices. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Ohio (14%), Florida (12%), Texas (11%), New York (7%), and Tennessee (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 292 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Turner Construction Company Foundation open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 136 of 268 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 153% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $863K (2020) to $4.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 292 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem Academy New York, NY | General Purpose | $146,000 |
| Champions of the Community Inc Dublin, OH | General Purpose | $145,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | General Purpose | $107,246 |
| La Isla Network Inc Washington, DC | General Purpose | $103,000 |
| The San Marcos Promise San Marcos, CA | General Purpose | $80,000 |
| New Albany Community New Albany, OH | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Autism Speaks Inc Princeton, NJ | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| University Health System Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Carry the Load Dallas, TX | General Purpose | $48,950 |
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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 | $3,595,482 | $9,177,220 | $7,914,893 | $4,257,028 | 292 | $7,143,978 | $176,178 | $191,875 |
| 2023 | $1,538,572 | $5,526,897 | $4,575,248 | $2,634,486 | 241 | $4,594,477 | $63,572 | $133,930 |
| 2022 | $512,401 | $4,817,688 | $4,735,627 | $3,228,648 | 264 | $4,688,846 | — | $101,421 |
| 2021 | $361,662 | $2,624,047 | $2,513,452 | $1,681,913 | 175 | $1,700,927 | — | $46,810 |
| 2020 | $207,552 | $1,003,635 | $1,015,268 | $862,835 | 140 | — | — | $29,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Turner Construction Company Foundation reported a distributable amount of $192K 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 Foundation aims to support charitable organizations that positively impact people and communities where Turner builds and sustain the future construction workforce. Its website identifies Active Caring, Workforce Readiness, and Inclusion as focus areas. Turner’s broader Community and Citizenship strategies are Economic Development, Workforce Development, Future Builders, and Community Service.
The 2024 grants illustrate support for a range of organizations. Harlem Academy, which received $146,000, says it works to advance opportunity for children through academic achievement. Champions of the Community, which received $145,000, says it operates a golf event whose proceeds benefit Central Ohio charities, principally pediatric cancer research and treatment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The San Marcos Promise, which received $80,000, describes its work as embedding career readiness and workforce development in high schools. Other recipients include health organizations: the American Cancer Society, which received $50,000, says it supports people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support; and Autism Speaks, which received $50,000, describes work involving services, research, and advocacy for people with autism.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 292 grants totaling $4,257,028. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $146,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $146,000 to Harlem Academy, $145,000 to Champions of the Community, $107,246 to The Ohio State University Foundation, and $103,000 to La Isla Network.
The Foundation’s website also reports that it awarded $4.4 million in grants to more than 250 organizations in the communities where Turner lives and works. It describes more than $2.5 million in support for workforce development initiatives, including hands-on training and college scholarships. Its 2024 filing lists all grant purposes as “general purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter J. Davoren as chairman and president; Mary Edrehi as vice president; Christa E. Andresky as executive vice president and CFO; Chai Nakka as treasurer; Claudia Lafleur as assistant corporate secretary; Patrick D. Blake as corporate secretary; and Abrar Sheriff as a board member.
Turner Construction Company Foundation is led by Peter J. Davoren, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter J. Davoren
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chai Nakka
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christa E. Andresky
Executive Vice President & CFO
Corporate Secretary → Executive Vice President & CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abrar Sheriff
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick D. Blake
Corporate Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Edrehi
Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Lafleur
Asstistant Corporate Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Claudia Lafleur-Thrash (2020–2023) — Assistant Corporate Secretary
- Former: Regina Fogarty (2020–2023) — Assistant Corporate Secretary to
- Former: Karen O. Gould (2020–2021) — Exe. Vice President & CFO
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.
Frequently asked questions about Turner Construction Company Foundation
How much does Turner Construction Company Foundation give each year?
Turner Construction Company Foundation gave $4.3M across 292 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 241 grants.
What is Turner Construction Company Foundation's typical grant size?
Turner Construction Company Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,579, across 292 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Turner Construction Company Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Turner Construction Company Foundation give grants?
Turner Construction Company Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (29 grants), Chicago, IL (19 grants), New York, NY (11 grants) and Atlanta, GA (10 grants).
Does Turner Construction Company Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Turner Construction Company Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (271 of 292) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Disaster Relief Grant" (21 grants).
Who are Turner Construction Company Foundation's largest grantees?
Turner Construction Company Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Harlem Academy ($146,000), Champions of the Community Inc ($145,000) and The Ohio State University Foundation ($107,246), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($154,708), which are not listed by name. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Turner Construction Company Foundation?
Turner Construction Company Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $192K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Turner Construction Company Foundation fund?
The Foundation aims to support charitable organizations that positively impact people and communities where Turner builds and sustain the future construction workforce. Its website identifies Active Caring, Workforce Readiness, and Inclusion as focus areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Turner Construction Company Foundation?
The Foundation 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 Turner Construction Company Foundation's EIN?
Turner Construction Company Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3072570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Turner Construction Company Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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