Private foundation · Nashville
Martin Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $115,500 · 7 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $10,000
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Rutherford County · plus 3 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 9 of 9.
- Total giving that year
- $124,750
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125K | $116K | 9 |
| 2023 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The Martin foundation · Nashville · 2566024122
- What to send
- Submit requests using application form
- Limits
- Endowments are not supported
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Charles N Martin JrChairman
- Shannon Presley MartinExecutive director
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Ballet | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable | $50K |
| Black Mental Health Village | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable | $10K |
| Corner to Corner | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable | $10K |
| Healing Minds and Souls | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable | $10K |
| Pencil | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable | $10K |
| Conexion Americas | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Renewal House | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Godspeed | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Charitable | $10K |
| Our Church Ministries Inc. | Eagleville, Rutherford County | Charitable | $10K |
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