The Turner Foundation, Inc.(TFI), was founded by media mogul, conservationist and philanthropist R.E. (Ted) Turner in 1990 and awarded its first grant in 1991.
TFI has awarded over $400 million grants since inception.
The Foundation supports efforts for conserving land to protect and restore wildlife diversity; catalyzing the transition to a clean energy future; and protecting and restoring water resources for people and nature.
We are an invitation-only foundation. We don't have the resources to review unsolicited materials.
Our board and staff, on an annual basis, identify grantmaking initiatives in conjunction with established programmatic and geographic priorities.
TFI is a family foundation governed by a Board of Directors, comprised of Ted Turner, his five children, and his grandchildren once they reach the age of 25.
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The Turner Foundation does not award multi-year grants and does not fund organizations for more than three consecutive years.
Approximately $2.5 million was award in 2023 including Turner Community Youth Development Initiative, Turner Third Generation, and Discretionary Grants.