Private foundation · Nashville
M Straton Foster Charitable Foundation Rjc-2055000565
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 44 totaling $290K
- Typical grant
- $3,000 to $8,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Wilson County, Williamson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $290K
How to apply
- Contact
- Truxton trust · Nashville · 6155151736 · susan.ney@truxtontrust.com
- What to send
- Applicant should produce written evidence of tax exempt st
- Deadlines
- Requests are to be submitted prior to april 30th each year
- Limits
- Committee attempts to make awards to institutions in field
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $20K |
| First Presbyterian Church | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $15K |
| Harpeth Hall School | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $15K |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $15K |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $15K |
| University School of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $15K |
| Vanderbilt University National | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $15K |
| Ymcaycap | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $15K |
| Andrew Jacksons Hermitage | Hermitage, Davidson County | General support | $10K |
| Cheekwood | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $10K |
| Currey Ingram Academy | Brentwood, Williamson County | General support | $8,000 |
| Episcopal School of Nashv | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $8,000 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $7,500 |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon, Wilson County | General support | $7,000 |
| Faith Family Medical Clinic | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $6,000 |
| Siloam Family Health Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $6,000 |
| Agape | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $5,000 |
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $5,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nasville, Davidson County | General support | $5,000 |
| Family & Children's Services | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $5,000 |
| Franklin Road Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $5,000 |
| Martha Obryan Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $5,000 |
| Men of Valor | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $5,000 |
| Needlink Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $5,000 |