M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $290,000 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$290,000
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $284,500 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $283,500 | 45 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $284,500 | 45 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $290,000 | 44 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Truxton Trust 20 Burton Hills Blvd, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 515-1736, susan.ney@truxtontrust.com |
| What to submit | Applicant should produce written evidence of tax exempt st |
| Deadlines | Requests are to be submitted prior to april 30th each year |
| Restrictions | Committee attempts to make awards to institutions in field |
What M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 44 | $290,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | General support | $20,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General support | $15,000 |
| Harpeth Hall School | General support | $15,000 |
| Lipscomb University | General support | $15,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | General support | $15,000 |
| University School of Nashville | General support | $15,000 |
| Vanderbilt University National Commodore Club | General support | $15,000 |
| Ymcaycap | General support | $15,000 |
| Andrew Jacksons Hermitage | General support | $10,000 |
| Cheekwood | General support | $10,000 |
| Currey Ingram Academy | General support | $8,000 |
| Episcopal School of Nashv | General support | $8,000 |
| Nashville Symphony | General support | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General support | $7,500 |
| Cumberland University | General support | $7,000 |
| Faith Family Medical Clinic | General support | $6,000 |
| Siloam Family Health Center | General support | $6,000 |
| Agape | General support | $5,000 |
| Alive Hospice | General support | $5,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Family & Children's Services | General support | $5,000 |
| Franklin Road Academy | General support | $5,000 |
| Martha Obryan Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Men of Valor | General support | $5,000 |
| Needlink Nashville | General support | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| St Lukes Community House | General support | $5,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | General support | $4,000 |
| Nashville General Hospital Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Nashville Childrens Alliance | General support | $3,500 |
| Travellers Rest Historic House and Museum | General support | $3,500 |
| Fannie Battle Day Home | General support | $3,000 |
| Insight Counseling Center | General support | $3,000 |
| Barefoot Republic | General support | $2,500 |
| Casa | General support | $2,500 |
| Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee | General support | $2,500 |
| Our Kids Center | General support | $2,500 |
| The Next Door | General support | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement | General support | $2,000 |
| McNeilly Center for Children | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adelaide G Davis
- Judge George Paine
- Clay T Jackson
- Truxton Trust Trustee
Questions people ask
Does M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests are to be submitted prior to april 30th each year.
How much does M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation give?
$290,000 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Adelaide G Davis (Director), Judge George Paine (Director), Clay T Jackson (Director) and Truxton Trust Trustee (Trustee).
What does M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.