The Turrell Fund is a foundation serving the youngest & their families in New Jersey and Vermont.

Our Mission

The Turrell Fund financially & strategically supports organizations which provide quality services to children, especially the youngest and the underserved.

ZERO TO THREE, HealthySteps
Greater Bergen Community Action

Head Start Program students at Greater Bergen Community Action, a K-12 organization supported by Turrell.

Newark Museum
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Jan 1 – Feb 1  &  July 1 – Aug 1

We award our grants to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations with projects and portfolios especially for the youngest in New Jersey and Vermont.

Please read and review our Guidelines before beginning an application to the Turrell Fund.

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Calling all NJ-based practices!The New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (NJAAP) @ameracadpeds announced a RFP to join the HRSA-funded NJ SEEDlings (Supporting Equity in Early Development) Program.Selected practices will receive substantial financial support to participate in a 2-year partnership with NJAAP and partners to:(1) Launch the @zerotothree HealthySteps model; (2) Integrate a Family Resource Specialist (FRS) peer-support for families; (3) Engage in a 6-month QI virtual learning collaborative; and (4) Receive tailored clinical QI coaching.Applications are due Friday, March 29. Register for the informational webinar on Wed. 3/20 @ 12 PM using the QR code, or check out the link in our bio!
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Check out these young dancers’ performance from @smapa_dance Prime Time Summer Arts program!Sharron Miller’s Academy for the Performing Arts (SMAPA) offers dance classes for all levels, with the Prime Time Summer Arts programming starting at the basics. Students take classes for different types of dance, then work as a group to create a show at the end of the program!The Fund is a proud supporter of SMAPA and its mission in providing developmental dance training for students of all ages and levels. Thank you for all you do!
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Having a powerful imagination can help inspire creativity in all aspects of the arts, especially for @newarkschoolofthearts students learning to create their own work!The Newark School of the Arts (NSA) offers its new BRIDGE program to children ages 4 -7 years old to immerse students into art, dance, drama and music. Children are encouraged to use their imagination to engage in dialogue, explore emotions and lead their own performances. The Fund thanks NSA for providing a comprehensive arts education for students of all ages, with the goal of bringing the community closer together!
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Check out this photo from the @njsymphony Education Team at the Van Vleck during their 2024 planning retreat!The New Jersey Symphony provides education and community engagement in the greater Newark area for students of all ages. Some programs include the Youth Orchestra, concerts for youth and the Preschool Program.The Fund proudly supports NJ Symphony’s mission of connecting NJ youth of different communities through musical education and performances. Thank you for all you do!
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@writeonsports will be providing a “Write on Arts” summer camp in 2024!Write on Sports has given middle school students from underserved communities the opportunity to develop their reading and writing skills through journalism.While the current program has mainly centered on sports journalism, the summer camp will allow students to focus more on expressing themselves through the arts.To read more about the Write on Arts 2024 summer camp, visit the link in our bio.
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Collaborative planning sessions are underway by 2023 Landon Award Recipients, Reggio Inspired Vermont Early-education Team (RIVET), as educators rethink the learning environment as a “third” teacher.RIVET aims to create opportunities for the next generation of Vermont’s early learners through the Reggio Emilia Approach. Teachers of the three collaborating centers plan to meet up within the next few months to develop a pilot "hub" of research for the upcoming programs.The Turrell Fund congratulates RIVET on winning a 2023 Landon Award and thanks the team for setting up the groundwork to allow educators & families to build connections that will engage children within the community.
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There are smiles all around in @oasispatersonnj for both kids and parents alike!Oasis is a non-profit based in Paterson that prioritizes  addressing the challenges of poverty. Its mission serves women & children through educational and social service programs. The Fund thanks Oasis for providing support to NJ families and children and antipoverty resources.
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Check out Asw. Ellen Park (D) - NJ's interview on the Think Tank with Steve Adubato, where she discusses being the first Korean American in the NJ Legislature and her top priorities while in office, including gun control, education, and child care. The link to watch is in our bio!
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Learning is more fun when your classroom includes the outdoors, with the ECO (Educating Children Outdoors) program at @northbranchnaturecenter! The ECO program emphasizes environment exploration through engaging the five senses, helping students connect with the world around them. ECO Education staff focus on providing lessons that are both educational and fun!While ECO has served VT public school students, there will now be an ECO Homeschool program to provide homeschooled students the same mentorship as their peers.The Fund supports the North Branch Nature Center’s mission of offering Vermont families and children a way to connect with the natural resources around them. Thank you for all that you do!
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