Mark and Martha Ezell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mark and Martha Ezell Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $56,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$56,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$223,968
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $29,500 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,500 | 7 | $442,409 |
| 2024 | $56,000 | 8 | $223,968 |
How to apply
Mark and Martha Ezell Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Mark and Martha Ezell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7 | $51,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jovenes En Camino | General | $10,000 |
| Purity Moosic City Dairy Dash | General | $10,000 |
| Bill Dance Friends and Family Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Belmont University | General | $7,500 |
| Lipscomb University | General | $7,500 |
| Hellenic Ministries | General | $5,000 |
| The Store | General | $5,000 |
| Mountain Ways | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Ezell
- Martha Ezell
Questions people ask
Does Mark and Martha Ezell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mark and Martha Ezell Foundation give?
$56,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Mark and Martha Ezell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Ezell (President) and Martha Ezell (Secretary).
What does Mark and Martha Ezell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.