The Ruth D Turner Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ruth D Turner Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $66,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$66,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $54,149 the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,149 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $66,500 | 3 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Matthew J Leonard C/O Verrill One Federal St FL 20, Boston, MA 02110 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 951-1183, mleonard@verrill-law.com |
| What to submit | Applicants are required to submit an application form, a copy of their organization's IRS 501(c)(3) designation letter and a cover letter summarizing their request for funding. |
What The Ruth D Turner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 1 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $6,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Mapping blue mussel beds in casco bay | $40,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Mesophotic coral microbes and their potential to enhance shallow coral health | $20,000 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Support of research entitled "temperature-dependent growth, size at maturity and reproduction in the blue crab, callinectes sapidus" | $6,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stacie Kosinski
- Matthew J Leonard
Questions people ask
Does The Ruth D Turner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Ruth D Turner Foundation give?
$66,500 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Ruth D Turner Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stacie Kosinski (Trustee) and Matthew J Leonard (Trustee).
What does The Ruth D Turner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and health.