Turner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Turner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mission Hills, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 and the largest $34,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$98,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$34,500
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,500 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $102,033 | 24 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $70,500 | 16 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $98,000 | 16 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Turner Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Turner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 11 | $81,500 |
| Kansas | 3 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Episcopal Day School | Educational | $34,500 |
| Children's Mercy | Health services | $10,000 |
| Ku Endowment | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pawsperity - Fka the Grooming Project | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wayside Wafs | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City | Charitable | $6,000 |
| St Teresa's Academy | Educational | $5,250 |
| Village Presbyterian Church | Religous | $4,000 |
| Harvesters | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ability KC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| BABY2BABY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Museum at Prarie Fire | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boysgrow Corp | Charitable | $500 |
| John T Jackson Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Uncornered | Charitable | $500 |
| Zeta Phi Society Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill Turner
- Thomas Turner
Questions people ask
Does Turner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Turner Family Foundation give?
$98,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Turner Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jill Turner (President) and Thomas Turner (Vice President).
What does Turner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.