James Stephen Turner Family Foundation
EIN 264386453
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$9.0M
104 grants · $2.3M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$50K
typical mid grants · $19K–$100K
grant size
26%
balanced · 14/53 multi-year
repeat
$23.0M
Assets (2023)
53
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
PAM CARRIS
Phone
(615) 846-2048
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2.8M | $22.0M | $1.4M | 25 |
| 2021 | $1.8M | $24.9M | $2.0M | 22 |
| 2022 | $866K | $22.1M | $538K | 16 |
| 2023 | $3.6M | $23.0M | $3.0M | 41 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 104 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$19K
Median
$50K
Average
$87K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$700K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
JT
James Stephen Turner Jr
4+ yrs
President/Director/Member
Leadership
JT
James Stephen Turner Sr
4+ yrs
Vice-President/Director/Member
Leadership
KT
Katherine Turner
4+ yrs
Treasurer/Director
Leadership
RC
Rachel Crenshaw
2 yrs
Assistant Secretary
Leadership
CT
Christi Turner
4+ yrs
Secretary/Director/Member
Leadership
JT
Judith Payne Turner
4+ yrs
Director/Member
ST
Stephen Turner
4+ yrs
Director
JT
James Stephen Turner Sr
4+ yrs
Vice-President/Director/Member
Leadership
JT
James Stephen Turner Jr
4+ yrs
President/Director/Member
Leadership
KT
Katherine Turner
4+ yrs
Treasurer/Director
Leadership
CT
Christi Turner
4+ yrs
Secretary/Director/Member
Leadership
RC
Rachel Crenshaw
2 yrs
Assistant Secretary
Leadership
ST
Stephen Turner
4+ yrs
Director
JT
Judith Payne Turner
4+ yrs
Director/Member
JT
James Stephen Turner Sr
4+ yrs
Vice-President/Director/Member
Leadership
JT
James Stephen Turner Jr
4+ yrs
President/Director/Member
Leadership
LT
Laura Anne Turner
2 yrs
Treasurer/Director/Member
Leadership
CT
Christi Turner
4+ yrs
Secretary/Director/Member
Leadership
PC
Pam Carris
Assistant Secretary
Leadership
JT
Judith Payne Turner
4+ yrs
Director/Member
KT
Katherine Turner
4+ yrs
Director
ST
Stephen Turner
4+ yrs
Director
JT
James Stephen Turner Sr
4+ yrs
Vice-President
Leadership
LT
Laura Anne Turner
2 yrs
President
Leadership
JT
James Stephen Turner Jr
4+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JM
Judy Miller
Assistant Secretary
Leadership
CT
Christi Turner
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JT
Judith Payne Turner
4+ yrs
Director
ST
Stephen Turner
4+ yrs
Director
KT
Katherine Turner
4+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (104 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Nashville, TN | $700,000 | NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY'S LITERARY AWARD GALA ENDOWMENT | 2023 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | $500,000 | ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JSTFF ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF BELMONT UNIVERSITY'S WATKINS COLLEGE OF... | 2020 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | $500,000 | CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT FOR LOWER SCHOOL | 2020 |
| National Museum of African American Music | Nashville, TN | $500,000 | DIGITAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Martha O'Bryan Center | Nashville, TN | $300,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR "SO ALL SHALL RISE" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Vumc | Nashville, TN | $250,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT OVER 4 YEARS FOR "GROWING NEW HEIGHTS" CAMPAIGN FOR EXPANSION OF MONROE CARELL JR.... | 2020 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Vumc | Nashville, TN | $250,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT OVER 4 YEARS FOR "GROWING NEW HEIGHTS" CAMPAIGN FOR EXPANSION OF MONROE CARELL JR.... | 2020 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Vumc | Nashville, TN | $250,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT OVER 4 YEARS FOR "GROWING NEW HEIGHTS" CAMPAIGN FOR EXPANSION OF MONROE CARELL JR.... | 2021 |
| Vu - Vanderbilt University - Athletic Department | Nashville, TN | $250,000 | VANDY UNITED: ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF VANDERBILT GOLF | 2023 |
| Vu - Vanderbilt University - Athletic Department | Nashville, TN | $250,000 | VANDY UNITED: ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF VANDERBILT GOLF | 2023 |
| Vu - Vanderbilt University - Athletic Department | Nashville, TN | $250,000 | VANDY UNITED: ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF VANDERBILT GOLF | 2023 |
| Vu - Vanderbilt University - Athletic Department | Nashville, TN | $250,000 | VANDY UNITED: ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF VANDERBILT GOLF | 2023 |
| Music City Inc | Nashville, TN | $200,000 | EMERGENCY RELIEF - NASHVILLE TORNADOES AND COVID-19 RELIEF | 2020 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | $167,000 | THE TURNER FAMILY DISTINGUISHED VISITING PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC POLICY | 2023 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | $167,000 | THE TURNER FAMILY DISTINGUISHED VISITING PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC POLICY | 2023 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | $166,000 | THE TURNER FAMILY DISTINGUISHED VISITING PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC POLICY | 2023 |
| The Crossroads Campus | Nashville, TN | $150,000 | CROSSROADS CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT | 2020 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, TN | $150,000 | UPGRADE TO PERCY WARNER GOLF COURSE | 2022 |
| American Red Cross - Nashville Area Chapter | Nashville, TN | $100,000 | DISASTER RELIEF - NASHVILLE TORNADO | 2020 |
| Martha O'Bryan Center | Nashville, TN | $100,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR "SO ALL SHALL RISE" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| Adventure Science Center | Nashville, TN | $100,000 | CHALLENGE GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING AND PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Martha O'Bryan Center | Nashville, TN | $100,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR "SO ALL SHALL RISE" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| Martha O'Bryan Center | Nashville, TN | $100,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR "SO ALL SHALL RISE" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| Martha O'Bryan Center | Nashville, TN | $100,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR "SO ALL SHALL RISE" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| Martha O'Bryan Center | Nashville, TN | $100,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR "SO ALL SHALL RISE" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2022 |