Public charity · Memphis
The Turley Foundation
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 15 totaling $1.3 million
- Typical grant
- $15,000 to $125,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $20,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 13% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 15.
- Total giving that year
- $2.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | $1.3M | 15 |
| 2023 | $452K | $406K | 20 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Robert M FocklerPresident
- Barbara S MoraSecretary
- Gary ZwierzynskiTreasurer
- Henry Turley JrDirector
- Alex TurleyChair
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Health Center of Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $500K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $250K |
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $250K |
| Bridges Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $125K |
| New Memphis Institute | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $30K |
| Emmanuel Center Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $25K |
| Soulsville Foundation Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $25K |
| Clean Memphis Organization | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $20K |
| New Ballet Ensemble | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $20K |
| Protect Our Aquifer | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $20K |
| Hattiloo Theatre | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $15K |
| Memphis Teacher Residency | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $15K |
| St John's United Methodist Church | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $13K |
| Boy Scouts of America Chickasaw Council | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $10K |
| Teach for America | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $10K |
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