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James Stephen Turner Family Foundation

Nashville, Tennessee  ·  EIN 264386453  ·  Private foundation

James Stephen Turner Family Foundation is a Tennessee-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.0M in annual giving against $20.3M in assets. This page documents the 84 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for James Stephen Turner Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$20.3M
Total assets
84
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What James Stephen Turner Family Foundation funds

James Stephen Turner Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, economic development, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidHealth CareK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracySubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, low-income communities, youth pop.

familieslow-income communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for James Stephen Turner Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Nashville Public Library Foundation
NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY'S LITERARY AWARD GALA ENDOWMENT
Nashville, TN$700K2024
Belmont University
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JSTFF ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF BELMONT UNIVERSITY'S WATKINS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Nashville, TN$500K2020
Ensworth School
CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT FOR LOWER SCHOOL
Nashville, TN$500K2020
Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Vumc
CAPITAL SUPPORT OVER 4 YEARS FOR "GROWING NEW HEIGHTS" CAMPAIGN FOR EXPANSION OF MONROE CARELL JR. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT VANDERBILT AND FOR
Nashville, TN$250K2020
Vu - Vanderbilt University - Athletic Department
VANDY UNITED: ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF VANDERBILT GOLF
Nashville, TN$250K2023
Governor Frank G Clement Railroad Hotel Museum
GOVERNOR FRANK G. CLEMENT RAILROAD HOTEL MUSEUM ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN
Dickson, TN$250K2024
Vu - Vanderbilt University - Athletic Department
VANDY UNITED: ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF VANDERBILT GOLF
Nashville, TN$250K2024
Music City Inc
EMERGENCY RELIEF - NASHVILLE TORNADOES AND COVID-19 RELIEF
Nashville, TN$200K2020
Lipscomb University
THE TURNER FAMILY DISTINGUISHED VISTING PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC POLICY
Nashville, TN$167K2024
Friends of Warner Parks
UPGRADE TO PERCY WARNER GOLF COURSE
Nashville, TN$150K2022
Second Harvest Food Bank
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT ($70,000) AND PURCHASE OF ONE REACH TRUCK ($30,000)
Nashville, TN$100K2022
Martha O'bryan Center
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR "SO ALL SHALL RISE" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Nashville, TN$100K2022
Friends of Warner Parks
CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT - NEW BUILDING
Nashville, TN$100K2024
American Red Cross - Nashville Area Chapter
DISASTER RELIEF - NASHVILLE TORNADO
Nashville, TN$100K2020
Martha O'bryan Center
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR "SO ALL SHALL RISE" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Nashville, TN$100K2020

James Stephen Turner Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.0M
2022$691K
2023$928K
2024$2.0M

How to apply for funding from James Stephen Turner Family Foundation

James Stephen Turner Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about James Stephen Turner Family Foundation

Does James Stephen Turner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
James Stephen Turner Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does James Stephen Turner Family Foundation fund?
James Stephen Turner Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Nashville Public Library Foundation, Belmont University, Ensworth School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does James Stephen Turner Family Foundation give in grants?
James Stephen Turner Family Foundation reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.6M over 84 grants.
Where is James Stephen Turner Family Foundation located?
James Stephen Turner Family Foundation is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 264386453.
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About this profile. This page is built from James Stephen Turner Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with James Stephen Turner Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.