Private foundation · Chattanooga
R Brad Martin Family Foundation
In 2024 it gave 36 grants worth $1.1 million to Tennessee groups, 13 of them in Hamilton County. A typical grant was $5,000 to $40,000. Most often for: “Program related”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 36 totaling $1.1 million · 13 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 to $40,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $20,000: the middle grant to the 10 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Shelby County, Knox County, Davidson County, Blount County, Carter County, Williamson County · plus 27 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 28% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 10 of 36.
- Total giving that year
- $2.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | $1.1M | 36 |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $830K | 42 |
| 2022 | $1.2M | $911K | 30 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- R Brad MartinDir
- Dina M MartinDir/pres
- Brian J MartinDir
- Scott ImordeDir/vp
- Rawleigh B MartinVp
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
- Program related (36 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 8 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 6 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 9 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 10 |
| $100,000 or more | 3 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Centenary United Methodist Church | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program related | $100K |
| Chattanooga Christian School | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program related | $62K |
| United Way of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program related | $30K |
| Coolidge Natl Medal of Honor Heritage Cnt | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program related | $25K |
| Austin Hatcher Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program related | $15K |
| New City Fellowship | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program related | $15K |
| Chattanooga Police Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program related | $10K |
| Hunter Museum of American Art | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program related | $10K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program related | $5,000 |
| Csas Pto | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program related | $5,000 |
| Fifty Plus Foundation Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program related | $4,500 |
| Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church | Lookout Mountain, Hamilton County | Program related | $1,700 |
| Mccallie School | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program related | $1,500 |
| Hopeworks | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $250K |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $185K |
| Special Growers | Maryville, Blount County | Program related | $55K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $55K |
| Church Health Center | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $50K |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $50K |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Program related | $40K |
| Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center | Townsend, Blount County | Program related | $25K |
| Memphis Symphony Orchestra | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $25K |
| Christ Methodist Day School | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $20K |
| Voices for A Safer Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Program related | $15K |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Program related | $12K |