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ABOUT US
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ABOUT US


The Turner Foundation was established in 2001 as part of the estate plan of local businessman and philanthropist Harry M. Turner.
 

This charitable foundation was created to be both a platform and a catalyst for the improvement of life in Springfield and Clark County through direct investments in community.


Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the greater Springfield/Clark County community.


The vision of The Turner Foundation is a community filled with a spirit of hope, creativity, excellence and pride.

OUR WORK

OUR WORK

A collage of projects we've passionately supported.

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SERVICES

GRANTS

Grant Application and Procedure:

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All grant applications must be submitted electronically to be considered for funding for the following year.  The 2024 grant application is available July 1, 2024, and must be submitted by September 15, 2024.

 

Requirements:

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To be considered for a discretionary grant, each organization must serve the people of Clark County Ohio, be a tax-exempt non-profit with a 501(c)(3) classification from the IRS and have a governing board.  A copy of your 501(c)(3) letter from the IRS must be submitted with your grant application.

 

Exceptions:

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The Turner Foundation does not fund individuals, churches, legislative action groups, annual fundraising campaigns, scholarships, fraternal groups or political groups and issues.

 

Grant Schedule:

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Applications are available July 1, 2024.  

Submission deadline September 15, 2024.

Response letters will be distributed to applicants by the third week of December.

 

Grant Awards:

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In most cases, discretionary grants fall in the range of $5,000 - $15,000.

 

Final Report:

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Each organization is required to submit a Final Report for each grant awarded the previous year.  We must receive these reports for your organization to be considered for additional funding.  Final reports for the 2023-2024 Grant Cycle are due November 1, 2024.

Have more than one application request? Submit those applications by clicking the links below.

CONTACT
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CONTACT

Karen Wooten,

Office Manager

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937-325-1300

14 East Main Street, Suite 513 

Springfield, OH 45502

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Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 5pm

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Thanks for submitting!

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