Turner Foundation

EIN 31-0999062 · KY

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in KY, NC, MO +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Turner Foundation based in KY paid 20 grants totaling $46.8K to 20 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $6.1K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included KY Race Track Chaplaincy, FCA, and Bridge over India. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$812,093
Giving (latest yr)
$46,849
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
20
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
20
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • KY Race Track Chaplaincy$6,073
  • Fca$5,200
  • Bridge over India$5,000
  • Samaritans Purse$5,000
  • MAI Soccer$3,000

Where grants went

  • Kentucky$19,073 · 10 grants
  • North Carolina$15,000 · 4 grants
  • Missouri$5,200 · 1 grant
  • Georgia$4,576 · 2 grants
  • Texas$3,000 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$0 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (20)

KY Race Track Chaplaincy
Lexington, KY
General Fund
$6,073
Fca
Kansas City, MO
General fund
$5,200
Bridge over India
Charlotte, NC
General fund
$5,000
Samaritans Purse
Boone, NC
General fund
$5,000
Pioneer Bible Translators
Dallas, TX
General fund
$3,000
MAI Soccer
Charlotte, NC
General Fund
$3,000
Southern Baptist Seminary
Louisville, KY
General Fund
$3,000
Stonebridge Church
Marietta, GA
General fund
$2,576
Portland Christian
Louisville, KY
General fund
$2,000
Billy Graham Evangelical Assn
Charlotte, NC
General fund
$2,000
Hopeful Hearts
Louisville, KY
General Fund
$2,000
Wayside Christian Mission
Louisville, KY
General Fund
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Turner Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Turner Foundation reported 20 itemized grants totaling $46.8K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $6.1K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include KY Race Track Chaplaincy, FCA, Bridge over India, among 20 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Turner Foundation is a private foundation based in Kentucky, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Turner Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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