Private foundation · Nashville
Mary Elizabeth Franklin Family Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 10 totaling $34K
- Typical grant
- $500 to $3,900 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Marion County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 60% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 6 of 10.
- Total giving that year
- $34K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34K | $34K | 10 |
| 2024 | $9,321 | $9,321 | 3 |
| 2023 | $4,850 | $4,850 | 3 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Mary Elizabeth FranklinTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Donation to mother to mother
- A fundraising event benefitting the nashville symphony.
- Donation to benefit oak hill school.
- Donation to annual campaign
- A fundraising event benefitting cheekwood.
- Donation to ymca programs
- Donation to benefit alive hospice
- Donation to scholarship program
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the King Catholic Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation to scholarship program | $10K |
| Mother to Mother | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation to mother to mother | $10K |
| Nashville Symphony Ball | Nashville, Davidson County | A fundraising event benefitting the Nashville symphony. | $3,900 |
| Swan Ball 2025 | Nashville, Davidson County | A fundraising event benefitting cheekwood. | $2,600 |
| Oak Hill School | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation to benefit oak hill school. | $2,500 |
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation to benefit alive hospice | $2,500 |
| YMCA | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation to YMCA programs | $550 |
| Monteagle Sunday School Women's Association | Monteagle, Marion County | Donation to women's association | $500 |
| Voices for A Safer Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation to benefit voices for a safer Tennessee | $500 |
| St George's Kindergarten | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation to annual campaign | $250 |