T & T Family Foundation
Accepts applications
T & T Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $784,500 in 95 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$784,500
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$18.0 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $782,600 the year before.
8% 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 | $782,600 | 91 | $16.6 million |
| 2024 | $784,500 | 95 | $18.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Lester L Turner Jr PO Box 24382, Nashville, TN 37202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 360-3698 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in writing, should include the name and address of the charitable organization, the amount of the gift requested and the purpose for which the gift is to be used. |
| Deadlines | Applications need to be received by the annual meeting which is traditionally held in october. |
| Restrictions | There is no stated limitation on individual awards. |
What T & T Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 70 | $467,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $150,000 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $24,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $17,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $11,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Abilene | Suppport abilene, texas charities | $150,000 |
| Walden's Puddle Wildlife Center of Greater Nashville | Helping funds to care for injured wildlife | $30,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Oklahoma | Gilliland donor advised fund - stillwater, ok | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks | Brewer donor advised fund - perryville | $20,000 |
| Ensworth School - Annual Fund | General funds | $20,000 |
| Goodwill Industries | Career solutions | $20,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Helping the homeless of nashville | $20,000 |
| Saddle Up | Equine therapy for special needs children | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General operations | $20,000 |
| Williamson County Rescue Squad | Large animal rescue truck | $20,000 |
| Friends of Radnor Lake | Continuing protection of radnor lake | $18,500 |
| Cumberland University | General funds | $15,000 |
| Medical Missions for Children | General funds-reconstructive surgery for children | $15,000 |
| Rubos Music Solutions | Music for the young | $15,000 |
| Untold Care for AIDS | General funds | $11,000 |
| All Nations Soccer Inc | Raleigh / triangle | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts | Quality scouting programs | $10,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | General funds | $10,000 |
| Danny & Ron's Rescue | Dog rescue | $10,000 |
| Fiftyforward Inc Senior Citizen's Inc (Donelson) | Service support for senior citizens (outreach , meals on wheels, living at home | $10,000 |
| Foundation of the Horse | Tennessee equine hospital endowment | $10,000 |
| Foundation of the Horse Aaep Foundation | General funds | $10,000 |
| Friends of Franklin Parks | Harlindale museum (pride's genius) | $10,000 |
| Harpeth River Conservancy | Protecting harpeth river | $10,000 |
| Mid Cumberland Human Resource Agency | Meals on wheels program 12 counties and pet food | $10,000 |
| Music City Inc | General funds | $10,000 |
| Nashville Humane Association | Pet care operations | $10,000 |
| Nashville Zoo at Grassmere | General funds | $10,000 |
| Our Kids Inc | Medical and crisis counseling services for children | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support for needy families in nashville area | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Children's Home | Different project each year | $10,000 |
| Friends Life Community | General funds | $10,000 |
| 100 Club of Nashville | General funds | $5,000 |
| Adventure Science Center | General funds | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Memorial Foundation - Hope Lodge | General operations | $5,000 |
| Backfield in Motion | Academic remediation for disadvantaged students | $5,000 |
| Camp Sea Gull Seafarer | Quality children's camping | $5,000 |
| Caring Hearts for Canines | Rescuing dogs and finding great homes for them | $5,000 |
| Cumberland River Compact | General funds | $5,000 |
| Faith Family Medical Clinic | Medical facility for medically poor | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lester L Turner Jr
- Currey Turner Thornton
Questions people ask
Does T & T Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications need to be received by the annual meeting which is traditionally held in october.
How much does T & T Family Foundation give?
$784,500 in tax year 2024, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs T & T Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lester L Turner Jr (Trustee) and Currey Turner Thornton (Trustee).
What does T & T Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, youth programs and animals.