Turner Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes, primarily focused on faith-based initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community welfare through funding for general operations of religious organizations, food banks, and community service clubs. The foundation primarily serves organizations that align with its values of faith and community support, contributing to both local and broader charitable efforts. It has a notable emphasis on supporting churches and religious organizations, indicating a strong alignment with faith-driven missions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized faith-based or community nonprofits, especially churches and local service organizations in Alabama or established national faith organizations seeking general operating support in modest amounts.
Good Fit
- • Religious or faith-based mission (churches, Bible societies, faith ministries).
- • Existing relationship or referral from a previously funded organization.
- • Programs serving Alabama communities or a demonstrated Alabama connection.
- • Need for general operating support in typical grant ranges (majority under $5k, some up to ~$20k).
- • History of stable operations and capacity for modest recurring support.
Geography
Observed grants span roughly 13 states; while Alabama receives the single largest share (~41% of dollars), a majority of funding (about 59%) goes out of state, indicating a multi-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 30 distinct recipients in 2023 (41 in 2022) across churches, national faith organizations, food bank and community groups, showing a broad and diverse recipient set despite some dollar concentration among top grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of entrant turnover is limited but telling: filings show the foundation declares it funds only preselected organizations and 27 of 30 recipients in 2023 were returning grantees, with only three new recipients, so unfamiliar applicants appear unlikely to break in without a prior connection.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
