Private foundation · Nashville
M Straton Foster Charitable Foundation Rjc-2055000565
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 44 totaling $290,000 · 42 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $3,000 to $8,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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
- Funds new groups?
- 14% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 6 of 43.
- Total giving that year
- $290,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290K | $290K | 44 |
| 2024 | $284K | $284K | 45 |
| 2023 | $284K | $284K | 45 |
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
Next one: Apr 30, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - 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.
Board and officers
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- Adelaide G DavisDirector
- Judge George PaineDirector
- Clay T JacksonDirector
- Truxton Trust TrusteeTrustee
As listed in its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $5,000 |
| St Lukes Community House | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $5,000 |