Turner Construction Company Foundation
The Turner Construction Company Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1983 and headquartered in New York. It is a company-sponsored foundation affiliated with Turner Construction Company, a North America-based, international construction services company. The Foundation operates as a non-profit organization with a mission to construct and inspire change through charitable giving and community support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
+133.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
+61.6% YoY
Grant Count
292
+21.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+33.4% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation aims to construct and inspire change where Turner builds. Through local offices, the Foundation supports charitable organizations that promote active caring, wellness, workforce readiness, and inclusion.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Health and medical services
- Heart disease and cancer research
- Children and youth programs
- Domestic violence prevention
- International relief
- Workforce development
- Mental health initiatives
Grantmaking
The Foundation contributes only to pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation supports organizations primarily in:
- Tennessee
- Florida
- Illinois
- New York
- Ohio
Historical giving has been concentrated in Chicago, Illinois, and the Foundation maintains a presence through local Turner Construction offices across multiple regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $1,538,572
- Total Revenue: $5,526,897
- Total Expenses: $4,575,248
- Total Giving: $4,259,459
Prior Data Points:
- 2024 assets reported at $3,595,482
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,595,482 | $1,538,572 | $512,401 |
| Revenue | $9,177,220 | $5,526,897 | $4,817,688 |
| Expenses | $7,914,893 | $4,575,248 | $4,735,627 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,143,978 | $4,594,477 | $4,688,846 |
| Net Investment Income | $176,178 | $63,572 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $191,875 | $133,930 | $101,421 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Cancer Society ($50,000), Autism Speaks Inc ($50,000), Ace Mentor Program of Amer Inc Dba ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 100 BLACK MEN OF SAN ANTONIO INC SAN ANTONIO, TX | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| 413 STRONG INC NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| ACE ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| ACE MENTOR PROGRAM OF FAIFIELD, CT | GENERAL PURPOSE | $7,500 |
| ACE MENTOR PROGRAM OF AMER INC DBA HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL PURPOSE | $30,000 |
| ACE MENTOR PROGRAM OF AMERICA INC STAMFORD, CT | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| ACE MENTOR SAN DIEGO INC SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| ACE MENTOR SAN FRANCISCO BAY SANTA CLARA, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $11,000 |
| ADVOCATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OAK BROOK, IL | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Peter J. Davoren — President
- Stephen Christo — Secretary
- Wilfried Eckert — Chief Financial Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAUDIA LAFLEUR | ASSTISTANT CORPORATE SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| PETER J DAVOREN | CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| MARY EDREHI | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| CHRISTA E ANDRESKY | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO | 5 | — |
| CHAI NAKKA | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| ABRAR SHERIFF | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| PATRICK D BLAKE | CORPORATE SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has announced several significant initiatives:
**Mental Health Investment:** Turner, in conjunction with its Foundation, launched a $5 million mental health investment initiative, expanding industry leadership in employee well-being.
Turner, in conjunction with its Foundation, Launches $5 Million Mental Health**Workforce Development:** The Foundation received a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant for workforce development programs in Tennessee.
Turner Construction Foundation Awarded DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant for Workforce**Education Support:** The Foundation awarded a $70,000 grant to Architecture and Construction Sciences at Tuskegee University and made gifts to support future engineers through UC Merced's School of Engineering.
Architecture and Construction Sciences receives a $70,000 grant from TurnerFrequently Asked Questions
What does Turner Construction Company Foundation fund?
The Foundation aims to construct and inspire change where Turner builds. Through local offices, the Foundation supports charitable organizations that promote active caring, wellness, workforce readiness, and inclusion. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Health and medical services • Heart disease and cancer research • Children and youth programs • Domestic violence prevention • International relief • Workforce development • Mental health initiatives
How do I apply for a grant from Turner Construction Company Foundation?
**Grant Sizes & Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $152,377 • Recent grants include $135,000 to Champions of the Community, $131,650 to Harlem Academy, and $75,000 to The New Albany Community Foundation (2023) • Total giving in 2023: approximately $4.3 million across 180+ grants **Application Process:** The Foundation contributes only to pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Where does Turner Construction Company Foundation make grants?
The Foundation supports organizations primarily in: • Tennessee • Florida • Illinois • New York • Ohio Historical giving has been concentrated in Chicago, Illinois, and the Foundation maintains a presence through local Turner Construction offices across multiple regions.
What size grants does Turner Construction Company Foundation award?
In 2024, Turner Construction Company Foundation awarded 292 grants totaling $4.3M — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Turner Construction Company Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Turner Construction Company Foundation reported a distributable amount of $192K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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