The Turner Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAthens, Georgia · EIN 58-2145915 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,500 and $40,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Foundati | Athens, GA | Statewide Arts Education; Construction of Business Learning Community | $100,000 |
| Eagle Ranch Inc | Chesnut Mountain, GA | New truck and general operating budget. | $60,000 |
| Freedom from Bondage Inc | Athens, GA | Women's Recovery Residence | $60,000 |
| Camp Kudzu Inc | Atlanta, GA | Medical Education of Youth with Diabetes | $50,000 |
| The Cancer Foundation of Northeast | Athens, GA | Financial assistance for residents of Northeast Georgia diagnosed with cancer. | $40,000 |
| Project Safe Inc | Athens, GA | Funds for building expansion which serves as an emergency shelt for adults and children fleeing domestic violence. | $40,000 |
| Athens Area Humane Soceity | Watkinsville, GA | Foster pet vet care, food, etc. | $37,500 |
| YMCA | Athens, GA | Grace Stephens Costa Rica Ministry | $34,000 |
| Young Designers Sewing Program | Athens, GA | Promoting service through sewing education for young people. | $32,000 |
| Mercy Health Center | Athens, GA | Technology upgrades. | $30,000 |
| Boy Scouts of Northeast Georgi | Athens, GA | Handbooks, Uniforms and camp scholarships for low-income boys. | $28,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia | Athens, GA | Girls' Education and software development to increase productivity. | $28,000 |
| Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation | Athens, GA | General Use | $25,000 |
| Acceptance Recovery Center Inc | Athens, GA | Residential substance abuse and mental health recovery. | $20,000 |
| Rape Crisis Center of NE GA | Athens, GA | Rape recovery assistance. | $20,000 |
| Athens Community Council on Aging | Athens, GA | Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program | $6,500 |
| Oconee Area Resource Council Inc | Watkinsville, GA | Mentor resource program support. | $5,000 |
| Allbreed Canine Rescue | Watkinsville, GA | Foster pet vet care, food, etc. | $5,000 |
| 24th St Inc | Athens, GA | General use | $5,000 |
| National Football Foundation | Irving, TX | Provide support for the Play-It-Smart program to benefit at-risk academic student-athletes. | $3,500 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($194,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $823,500 | 28 |
| 2023 | $842,000 | 30 |
| 2021 | $776,200 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349101849
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2145915
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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