JS Turner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
JS Turner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $170,000 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$170,000
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2024 was down from $176,496 the year before.
3% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $176,496 | 40 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 38 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
JS 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 JS Turner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 5 | $76,000 |
| Florida | 13 | $34,500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $26,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $9,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $4,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $4,500 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | School of law | $50,000 |
| Focus International | First payment of 4 year pledge of $100,000 | $25,000 |
| Holy Cross College Advancement | Fund visiting speakers | $15,000 |
| Jesuit High School of Tampa | Turner endowed scholarship | $10,000 |
| Missionary Society of Salesian Sisters | Inner circle support | $5,500 |
| Straz Center for the Performing Arts | General support | $5,500 |
| Holy Cross College Advancement | Chapel improvements | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross College Advancement | Campus ministry general operations | $5,000 |
| St Joseph's Hospital Foundation | $2500 for the philanthropic women of st. Joseph's and $2,500 pledge to adult complex care clinic | $5,000 |
| Teamlift Inc | Endowment | $5,000 |
| Urbi Et Orbi Communication Inc | General operations | $3,500 |
| Mercy Beyond Borders | General operations | $3,000 |
| Missionary Society of Salesian Sisters | Professional development endowment fund | $3,000 |
| Salesian Sisters of St John Bosco | Thanksgiving basket and partner's circle | $3,000 |
| Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School | Professional development | $2,000 |
| Diocese of St Petersburg Catholic Foundation | Endowment of foundations for life program | $2,000 |
| The Convent and Academy of the Visitation | Sed vitae society | $1,500 |
| Academy of the Holy Names | Endowed st. Clare scholarship | $1,000 |
| American Camp Association | Camp foley scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic Church | For beautification of mary's rose garden | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Childrens Hospital - Center for Eosinophilic Disorders | Research | $1,000 |
| Diocese of St Petersburg Catholic Foundation | For st. Peter claver staff professional development | $1,000 |
| Diocese of St Petersburg Catholic Foundation | Annual pastoral appeal | $1,000 |
| Dysautonomia Intenational | Research | $1,000 |
| Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Research Foundation | Research | $1,000 |
| Epiphany Catholic Church | Choir | $1,000 |
| Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting Inc | Endowment | $1,000 |
| Gonzaga University | Smr scholarship at mater dei institute for vocations | $1,000 |
| Hope Community Center Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| Immaculate Heart Catholic Church | Youth religious education | $1,000 |
| Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province | Spiritual development | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Endowment fund | $1,000 |
| Missionary Society of Salesian Sisters | Adopt a sister program | $1,000 |
| Paulist Fathers - N American Paulist Center | Father greg apparcel legacy | $1,000 |
| Seattle University | Institute of public service endowment | $1,000 |
| Students for Life of America | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross Foundation | Vocations | $1,000 |
| Visitation Monastery of Minneapolis | Inter-city youth program fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan R Turner
- Jeffrey S Turner
- Suzanne Flannigan
Questions people ask
Does JS Turner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JS Turner Family Foundation give?
$170,000 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs JS Turner Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan R Turner (President/Sec/Treas/Direct), Jeffrey S Turner (Vice President/Director) and Suzanne Flannigan (Director (As Required)).
What does JS Turner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.