Support homeless veterans, children (and their families) battling life-altering illnesses and diseases, and various youth baseball organizations.
A recurring thread in Justin Turner Foundation giving is support for veterans facing homelessness, paired with medical and family-focused aid. The largest recent grant in the file was $200,000 to La Dream Center for the DC Veterans Program, and that same organization appears again in 2024 and 2025, showing a repeated relationship rather than a one-off award. The foundation also backs pediatric illness care at scale: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles received $100,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for children battling illnesses, while The UCLA Foundation was funded for Operation Mend patient care support. Beyond those core lines, the foundation has also supported food access and community assistance through grants tied to a food bank, at-risk families, and youth-serving community programs. Across the recent grants list, the pattern is direct-service funding for specific programs and patient or community needs rather than broad, unrestricted support.
Veteran homelessness support is a clear priority. Justin Turner Foundation gave $200,000 to La Dream Center in 2025 and $110,000 to the same organization in 2023 for the DC Veterans Program, then added a $49,000 grant in 2024 for the same effort. In the veteran-housing space, the foundation also awarded $125,000 to New England Center and Home for Veterans to support veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Pediatric health is another major theme: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles received $100,000 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025 for children battling illnesses. The foundation also funded medical rehabilitation through $100,000 to The UCLA Foundation for Operation Mend patient care support. Food and family support appear as well, including $25,000 to La Dream Center for the food bank and $50,000 to Family Independence for at-risk families, children, and youth.
Typical grants cluster in a fairly tight range, with a p25 of $49,750, a median of $75,000, and a p75 of $102,500. The recent list shows repeat giving to the same organizations across multiple years, especially La Dream Center and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, which points to ongoing program support rather than isolated awards. The foundation appears to fund specific projects and direct services, including patient care, veteran support, and food bank assistance. Leadership is listed as Justin Turner, and the foundation does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
$425K
$2.7M
$805K
$499K
Most grants fall between $50K and $103K, with a median of $75K.
25th Percentile
$50K
Median
$75K
75th Percentile
$103K
JUSTIN TURNER
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Grant activity is concentrated in the United States, with all recent grants going to US recipients. California and Massachusetts dominate the recipient map: California accounts for 50% of grants in the HQ state, while Massachusetts is the top state by grant count overall. Recent recipient cities include Los Angeles, Boston, and Studio City-area grantmaking tied to California organizations. The pattern shows a strong split between West Coast and New England recipients, with Los Angeles and Boston appearing repeatedly in the grant list.
The foundation supports veteran-housing and rehabilitation work, children with serious illnesses, youth baseball and youth sports, food distribution, and hospital or medical partnerships. Recent grants show direct-service funding for specific programs such as the DC Veterans Program, Operation Mend patient care support, and children’s illness care.
Yes. La Dream Center appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for the DC Veterans Program, and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for children battling illnesses. That pattern suggests repeated support for selected programs and institutions.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $49,750 at the 25th percentile, $75,000 at the median, and $102,500 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards include both larger commitments, such as $200,000, and smaller targeted grants, such as $25,000.
The top state by grant count is Massachusetts, while 50% of grants go to recipients in California, the foundation’s HQ state. Recent recipients include organizations in Los Angeles and Boston, showing a regional footprint rather than a single-city focus.
Yes. The recent grants include support for children battling illnesses at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, at-risk families, children, and youth through Family Independence, and community support for children, veterans, and families through the Red Sox Foundation.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA DREAM CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR THE DC VETERANS PROGRAM |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT CHILDREN BATTLING ILLNESSES |
| THE UCLA FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | OPERATION MEND PATIENT CARE FUND SUPPORT |
| LA DREAM CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR THE FOOD BANK |
| NEW ENGLAND CENTER AND HOME FOR VETERANS | BOSTON, MA | $125,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT VETERANS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR AT RISK FOR HOMELESSNESS |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT CHILDREN BATTLING ILLNESSES |
| BOSTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | $50,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT CHILDREN BATTLING ILLNESSES |
| FAMILY INDEPENDENCE | BOSTON, MA | $50,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT AT RISK FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH |
| LA DREAM CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $49,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT FOR THE DC VETERANS PROGRAM |
| RED SOX FOUNDATION | BOSTON, MA | $22,742 | 2024 | SUPPORT CHILDREN VETERANS, AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY |
| LA DREAM CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $110,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT FOR THE DC VETERANS PROGRAM |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT CHILDREN BATTLING ILLNESSES |
LA DREAM CENTER
$200,000SUPPORT FOR THE DC VETERANS PROGRAM
LA DREAM CENTER
$25,000SUPPORT FOR THE FOOD BANK
NEW ENGLAND CENTER AND HOME FOR VETERANS
$125,000SUPPORT VETERANS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR AT RISK FOR HOMELESSNESS
SUPPORT CHILDREN BATTLING ILLNESSES
LA DREAM CENTER
$49,000SUPPORT FOR THE DC VETERANS PROGRAM
LA DREAM CENTER
$110,000SUPPORT FOR THE DC VETERANS PROGRAM