Public charity · Nashville
Martha O'bryan Foundation Inc.
In 2023 it gave 1 grant worth $91,176 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $91,176 (1 grant).
The IRS revoked this organization's tax-exempt status on May 15, 2022, because it didn't file a required return three years in a row. Gifts made to it after that may not be tax-deductible. Ask about its status before you apply. Source: IRS automatic revocation list, checked Oct 8, 2026.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $91,176
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $91,176 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $91,176, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2023 had also been funded in 2022. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $91,176
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91K | $91K | 1 |
| 2022 | $88K | $88K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Mr R Booth ChapmanDirector
- Mr James A DuensingDirector
- Mr David C WoodDirector
- Mr Francis M Bass IIDirector
- Mr Thomas F Mcdow IIIDirector
- Mr R Timothy SinksDirector
- Marsha EdwardsCeo
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha O'bryan Center Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Support | $91K |
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