Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.1 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $97,280 and the largest $4.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.1 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$97,280
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$52.3 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.5 million the year before.
48% 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 | $3.5 million | 17 | $51.9 million |
| 2024 | $10.1 million | 30 | $52.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lizzy Martin 333 11th Avenue South Suite 500, Nashville, TN 37203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 846-2103 |
| What to submit | Application form provided by the foundation. Include: documentation of tax exempt status, list of officers & directors, most recent audited financial statement, internal financial statements & operating budget, projected budget. |
| Restrictions | No grants for: individuals, loans, travel or seminars, government agencies, political purposes, dinner events, other private foundations, telethons. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 24 | $8.7 million |
| California | 3 | $950,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,760 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Capital support for new building | $4.0 million |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Vumc | Capital support over 5 years (2022-2026) for pediatric rehabilitation project at monroe carell jr. Children's hospital | $1.0 million |
| Williamson Medical Center Foundation Inc | Capital support over 5 years (2022-2026) in honor of laura and wayne dugas | $1.0 million |
| Brentwood United Methodist Church (Bumc) | Capital support for building renovations - matching campaign | $500,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Recovery in community capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Friends of the Shrine of St Nicholas | General support | $500,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Inc | From the heart documentary - divide and conquer | $350,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Inc | From the heart documentary installment | $350,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Inc | Documentary project | $250,000 |
| Refuge Center for Counseling Inc | Building refuge | $250,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Capital support for new building | $250,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Capital support for new building | $250,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Capital support for new building | $250,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Capital support for new building | $210,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | General support | $100,000 |
| Franklin Road Academy | Fra turner fellows 2024-25 | $94,560 |
| Second Chance K9 Service Dogs | Second chance k9 service dogs | $60,000 |
| Gilda's Club Nashville | Operating support to launch and fund new client client relations management system | $59,000 |
| Judge Dinkins Educational Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | General operating support - cal turner iv discretionary funds | $25,000 |
| The Red Road | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Veteran Tickets Foundation | Veteran sponsored tickets for nashville kats games | $25,000 |
| Barefoot Republic Camp | Fra turner fellows | $5,760 |
| Dream Streets | Fra turner fellows | $5,760 |
| Legacy Mission Village | Fra turner fellows | $5,760 |
| Preston Taylor Ministries | Fra turner fellows | $5,760 |
| Bethlehem Centers of Nashville | Fra turner fellows | $2,880 |
| Fannie Battle Day Home for Children | Fra turner fellows | $2,880 |
| First Steps Inc | Fra turner fellows | $2,880 |
| Shower the People | Fra turner fellows | $2,880 |
Officers and trustees
- H Calister Turner Jr
- Hurley C Turner III
- Alex Turner
- Hurley C Turner IV
- Will Turner
- William Alderson
Questions people ask
Does Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc give?
$10.1 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $97,280.
Who runs Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists H Calister Turner Jr (President/Member), Hurley C Turner III (Treasurer/Member), Alex Turner (Secretary/Director) and Hurley C Turner IV (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.