James Stephen Turner Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNashville, Tennessee · EIN 26-4386453 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$23.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
10% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Nashville, TN | Nashville public library's literary award gala endowment | $700,000 |
| Governor Frank G Clement Railroad Hotel Museum | Dickson, TN | Governor frank G. clement railroad hotel museum endowment campaign | $250,000 |
| Vu - Vanderbilt University - Athletic Department | Nashville, TN | Vandy united: envisioning the future of vanderbilt golf | $250,000 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | The turner family distinguished visting professor of public policy | $167,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, TN | Capital fund support - new building | $100,000 |
| Nashville Public Television | Nashville, TN | Npt's a word on words | $75,000 |
| American Red Cross - Nashville Area Chapter | Nashville, TN | Relief efforts in western north carolina and eastern tennessee from hurricane helene | $50,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, TN | Recovery in community capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Renewal House Inc | Nashville, TN | Matching grant for early learning center capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center | Nashville, TN | Tpacs annual family day and further programmatic support for tpac | $50,000 |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center | Nashville, TN | Tpacs annual family day and further programmatic support for tpac's dance program | $50,000 |
| Word to Flesh Ministries Inc Dba Moss Rose Education Foundation | Brentwood, TN | "Celebrate the fine arts" educational video project | $50,000 |
| Nashville Anti Human Trafficking Coalition | Nashville, TN | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Tennessee | Nashville, TN | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Tennessee Innocence Project | Nashville, TN | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Nashville Repertory Theatre | Nashville, TN | Nashville repertory theatre's youth education program & program expansion | $20,000 |
| Nashville Public Education Foundation | Nashville, TN | 2024 blue ribbon teacher awards | $15,000 |
| Home Street Home | Hermitage, TN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mia's Miracles Foundation Inc | Tequesta, FL | Mia's miracles pro-am | $10,000 |
| Nashville Children's Theatre | Nashville, TN | Nct's arts access and family access membership | $10,000 |
| Friendship House | Nashville, TN | Fall bash - sponsor support | $5,000 |
| The Nashville Entrepreneur Center | Nashville, TN | Sponsorship at the entrepreneur center's next awards | $5,000 |
| Nashville Public Education Foundation | Nashville, TN | 2024 public schools hall of fame | $3,000 |
| Nashville Zoo Inc | Nashville, TN | Annual gift for claws, paws, jaws | $2,500 |
| Haymakers for Hope | Boston, MA | Haymakers for hope fundraising event | $1,667 |
| Saddle Up | Franklin, TN | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, TN | General operating | $1,000 |
| The Next Door | Nashville, TN | General operating | $500 |
| Solid Rock International | Fort Wayne, IN | Program support | $456 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Nashville, TN | Judy and steve turner galleries | $250,000 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Nashville, TN | Judy and steve turner galleries | $250,000 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Nashville, TN | Judy and steve turner galleries | $250,000 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Nashville, TN | Judy and steve turner galleries | $250,000 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Nashville, TN | Judy and steve turner galleries | $250,000 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Nashville, TN | Judy and steve turner galleries | $250,000 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Nashville, TN | Judy and steve turner galleries | $250,000 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Nashville, TN | Judy and steve turner galleries | $250,000 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Nashville, TN | Judy and steve turner galleries | $250,000 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Nashville, TN | Judy and steve turner galleries | $250,000 |
| Vu - Vanderbilt University - Athletic Department | Nashville, TN | Vandy united: envisioning the future of vanderbilt golf | $250,000 |
| Vu - Vanderbilt University - Athletic Department | Nashville, TN | Vandy united: envisioning the future of vanderbilt golf | $250,000 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | The turner family distinguished visting professor of public policy | $167,000 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | The turner family distinguished visting professor of public policy | $166,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, TN | Capital fund support - new building | $100,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, TN | Capital fund support - new building | $100,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, TN | Capital fund support - new building | $100,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, TN | Capital fund support - new building | $100,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, TN | Recovery in community capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, TN | Recovery in community capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, TN | Recovery in community capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, TN | Recovery in community capital campaign | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross - Nashville Area Chapter | Nashville, TN | Lifesaver luncheon sponsorship - honor of betsy willis | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Nashville | Nashville, TN | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, TN | Reaching new heights - women's program | $5,000 |
| Frist Art Museum | Nashville, TN | Frist art museum gala | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,007,123 | 55 |
| 2023 | $927,500 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349101533
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-4386453
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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