Turner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Turner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $501,759. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$501,759
- Assets$0
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $230,500 the year before.
80% of its 2025 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 | $211,750 | 31 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $230,500 | 32 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 10 | $0 |
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 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $501,759 |
| Minnesota | 6 | $480,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $150,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Avised Charitable Giving Inc DAVGIVING360 | Donor advised fund | $501,759 |
| Usga Foundation | General use of charity | $150,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | General use of charity | $130,000 |
| Aeon | General use of charity | $100,000 |
| Cookie Cart | General use of charity | $75,000 |
| Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | General use of charity | $75,000 |
| Hope Community | General use of charity | $50,000 |
| CT Foodshare | General use of charity | $50,000 |
| TC Habitat for Humanity | General use of charity | $50,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | Donor advised fund | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John G Turner
- Andrew W Turner
- John F Turner
- James G Turner
- Marcie Turner Sullivan
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?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Turner Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John G Turner (Director), Andrew W Turner (Director), John F Turner (Director) and James G Turner (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Turner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.