Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • On multi-year requests, the trustees will consider only one-year requests at a time.
  • All grants are 1 year in duration.

Overview

The Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust, established in 1978, supports public charitable and educational initiatives in the Atchison, Kansas community. Founded by Courtney S. Turner, a prominent local figure, the trust focuses on community improvement, education, health, and human services. It primarily funds 501(c)(3) organizations for specific projects with a one-year grant duration, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on the community.

Eligibility

Applications will only be accepted from 501(c)(3) organizations in the Atchison, Kansas community area.On multi-year requests, the trustees will consider only one-year requests at a time. All grants are 1 year in duration.

What Courtney S Turner Charitable Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
37
Total given
$1.34M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$2,500–$250K
  • By dollars: Kansas 98%, Missouri 2%. Top recipient cities: Atchison, KS; Kansas City, MO; Norton, KS.
  • 41% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Benedictine College · Atchison, KS

    Independence hall & library

    $250K

  • Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation · Atchison, KS

    Museum final exhibit

    $156K

  • Amberwell Atchison Association · Atchison, KS

    Capital campaign: specialty

    $100K

  • Valley Hope Association · Norton, KS

    Bridge to recovery capital

    $100K

  • Atchison Area Community Foundation · Atchison, KS

    For atchison american

    $100K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Community development
  • Human services

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