Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNashville, Tennessee · EIN 26-2886973 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$10.1M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$94,560
Total assets$52.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,760 and $350,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LIZZY MARTIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 11TH AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 500, NASHVILLE TN 37203 |
| Phone | 6158462103 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO GRANTS FOR: INDIVIDUALS, LOANS, TRAVEL OR SEMINARS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, POLITICAL PURPOSES, DINNER EVENTS, OTHER PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, TELETHONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Nashville, TN | Capital support for new building | $4,000,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Vumc | Nashville, TN | Capital support over 5 years (2022-2026) for pediatric rehabilitation project at monroe carell jr. children's hospital | $1,000,000 |
| Williamson Medical Center Foundation Inc | Franklin, TN | Capital support over 5 years (2022-2026) in honor of laura and wayne dugas | $1,000,000 |
| Brentwood United Methodist Church (Bumc) | Brentwood, TN | Capital support for building renovations - matching campaign | $500,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, TN | Recovery in community capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Friends of the Shrine of St Nicholas | Mahwah, NJ | General support | $500,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Inc | Oxnard, CA | From the heart documentary - divide and conquer | $350,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Inc | Oxnard, CA | From the heart documentary installment | $350,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Inc | Oxnard, CA | Documentary project | $250,000 |
| Refuge Center for Counseling Inc | Franklin, TN | Building refuge | $250,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Nashville, TN | Capital support for new building | $250,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Nashville, TN | Capital support for new building | $250,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Nashville, TN | Capital support for new building | $250,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Nashville, TN | Capital support for new building | $210,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Nashville, TN | General support | $100,000 |
| Franklin Road Academy | Nashville, TN | Fra turner fellows 2024-25 | $94,560 |
| Second Chance K9 Service Dogs | Clarksville, TN | Second chance K9 service dogs | $60,000 |
| Gilda's Club Nashville | Nashville, TN | Operating support to launch and fund new client client relations management system | $59,000 |
| Judge Dinkins Educational Center | Nashville, TN | General support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, TN | General operating support - cal turner IV discretionary funds | $25,000 |
| The Red Road | Franklin, TN | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Veteran Tickets Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Veteran sponsored tickets for nashville kats games | $25,000 |
| Barefoot Republic Camp | Fountain Run, KY | Fra turner fellows | $5,760 |
| Dream Streets | Nashville, TN | Fra turner fellows | $5,760 |
| Legacy Mission Village | Nashville, TN | Fra turner fellows | $5,760 |
| Preston Taylor Ministries | Nashville, TN | Fra turner fellows | $5,760 |
| Bethlehem Centers of Nashville | Nashville, TN | Fra turner fellows | $2,880 |
| Fannie Battle Day Home for Children | Nashville, TN | Fra turner fellows | $2,880 |
| First Steps Inc | Nashville, TN | Fra turner fellows | $2,880 |
| Shower the People | Nashville, TN | Fra turner fellows | $2,880 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Vumc | Nashville, TN | Capital support over 5 years (2022-2026) for pediatric rehabilitation project at monroe carell jr. children's hospital | $1,000,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Vumc | Nashville, TN | Capital support over 5 years (2022-2026) for pediatric rehabilitation project at monroe carell jr. children's hospital | $1,000,000 |
| Williamson Medical Center Foundation Inc | Franklin, TN | Capital support over 5 years (2022-2026) in honor of laura and wayne dugas | $1,000,000 |
| Williamson Medical Center Foundation Inc | Franklin, TN | Capital support over 5 years (2022-2026) in honor of laura and wayne dugas | $1,000,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, TN | Recovery in community capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, TN | Recovery in community capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, TN | Recovery in community capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, TN | Recovery in community capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Franklin Road Academy | Nashville, TN | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Inc | Oxnard, CA | Divide and conquer documentary - foley, sound mix, color grading and mastering | $350,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Inc | Oxnard, CA | Divide and conquer documentary - foley, sound mix, color grading and mastering | $350,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Inc | Oxnard, CA | Divide and conquer documentary - foley, sound mix, color grading and mastering | $325,000 |
| Brentwood United Methodist Church (Bumc) | Brentwood, TN | Capital support for building renovations - matching campaign | $250,000 |
| Brentwood United Methodist Church (Bumc) | Brentwood, TN | Capital support for building renovations - matching campaign | $250,000 |
| Brentwood United Methodist Church (Bumc) | Brentwood, TN | Capital support for building renovations - matching campaign | $250,000 |
| Brentwood United Methodist Church (Bumc) | Brentwood, TN | Capital support for building renovations - matching campaign | $250,000 |
| Brentwood United Methodist Church (Bumc) | Brentwood, TN | Capital support for building renovations - matching campaign | $250,000 |
| Brentwood United Methodist Church (Bumc) | Brentwood, TN | Capital support for building renovations - matching campaign | $250,000 |
| Brentwood United Methodist Church (Bumc) | Brentwood, TN | Capital support for building renovations - matching campaign | $250,000 |
| Brentwood United Methodist Church (Bumc) | Brentwood, TN | Capital support for building renovations - matching campaign | $250,000 |
| Brentwood United Methodist Church (Bumc) | Brentwood, TN | Capital support for building renovations - matching campaign | $250,000 |
| Brentwood United Methodist Church (Bumc) | Brentwood, TN | Capital support for building renovations - matching campaign | $250,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Nashville, TN | General support | $100,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Nashville, TN | General support | $100,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Nashville, TN | General support | $100,000 |
| Gold Star Mentors Inc | Nashville, TN | Guitar lessons | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,133,120 | 56 |
| 2023 | $3,536,900 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349103259
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2886973
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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