Public charity · Nashville
Country Music Association Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $3.3M
- Typical grant
- $25K to $130K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $40K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 17% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $3.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M | $3.3M | 6 |
| 2023 | $3.3M | $3M | 7 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Jennie SmytheChairman
- Jay WilliamsPresident
- Tyne ParrishPresident-elect
- Jamie CheekSecretary/treasurer
- Adam WeiserDirector
- Anna-Sophie MertensDirector
- Annie OrtmeierDirector
- Austin NealDirector
- Ben KlineDirector
- Ben VaughnDirector
- Brandy ClarkDirector
- Brent DaughrityDirector
- Brian O'connellDirector
- Brittany SchafferDirector
- Candice WatkinsDirector
- Charlie MorganDirector
- Charlie WorshamDirector
- Chris KappyDirector
- Chris LisleDirector
- Chris ParrDirector
- Chuck AlyDirector
- Curt JenkinsDirector
- Dan RogersDirector
- Danny RaderDirector
- David CrowDirector
- David HaskellDirector
- David KellsDirector
- Debbie CarrollDirector
- Derek WellsDirector
- Ed WarmDirector
- J William DennyDirector
- Jay DemarcusDirector
- Jay LiepisDirector
- Jeffrey HassonDirector
- Jenee FleenorDirector
- Jim BeaversDirector
- John ZarlingDirector
- Jon LobaDirector
- Jonathan LevineDirector
- Josh Van ValkenburgDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Industry partnership
- Supporting leadership in the music community
- Hall of fame medallion ceremony donation
- Crs sponsorship
- Supporting music educational, mental health, and cultural activities
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cma Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Supporting music educational, mental health, and cultural activities | $3.1M |
| Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum | Nashville, Davidson County | Hall of fame medallion ceremony donation | $130K |
| Country Radio Broadcasters | Nashville, Davidson County | Crs sponsorship | $50K |
| Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce | Nashville, Davidson County | Industry partnership | $30K |
| Leadership Music | Nashville, Davidson County | Supporting leadership in the music community | $25K |
| Nsai | Nashville, Davidson County | Industry partnership | $10K |
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