The Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust is dedicated to the advancement of public charitable and educational purposes, aligning its mission with a commitment to community well-being and growth. This grant program is specifically designed to support 501(c)(3) organizations operating within the Atchison, Kansas community area. The trust's core mission is to foster positive change through targeted funding, reflecting a theory of change that believes strategic investment in specific projects can lead to significant community improvement and educational advancement.
The primary target beneficiaries of this grant program are the residents and organizations within the Atchison, Kansas community. The trust aims to achieve impact goals across several program types: Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Education, Health, and Human Services. By focusing on these key areas, the trust seeks to strengthen the local infrastructure, enhance educational opportunities, improve health outcomes, and provide vital human services to those in need, thereby contributing to a more robust and thriving community.
The trust's priorities and focuses are clearly defined, with a strong preference for grants allocated to specific purposes such as buildings, capital equipment, and programs designed to be completed within a fixed, short timeframe. While operational expenses are considered, they are granted on a limited basis, indicating a strategic preference for projects with tangible, measurable outputs. All grants are for a duration of one year, with multi-year requests being considered one year at a time, emphasizing a focused, iterative approach to funding and impact assessment.
Expected outcomes include the successful completion of funded projects, leading to tangible improvements in community infrastructure, enhanced educational resources, better health services, and more robust human service programs. Measurable results would be tied to the specific objectives of each funded project, such as the completion of a new facility, acquisition of essential equipment, or the successful implementation of an educational or health initiative. The foundation's strategic priorities are centered on creating lasting, positive change within the Atchison community through well-defined, purpose-driven grants.
