Martha W Banker Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Martha W Banker Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,700 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$44,700
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was down from $47,750 the year before.
52% of its 2025 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 | $34,800 | 25 | $908,855 |
| 2024 | $47,750 | 29 | $946,811 |
| 2025 | $44,700 | 27 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Martha W Banker Charitable Trust 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 Martha W Banker Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 18 | $39,350 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $2,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $800 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Health | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Legion Fund | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $5,250 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cumberland River Compact | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Hope Through Healing Hands | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Institute for Safer Trucking | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Land Trust Tennessee | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Christ Church Cathedral | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| St Peters Angelican Church | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Woodmont Christian Church | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Denise Smith Nursing Scholarship | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Center for Living and Learning | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Fannie Battle Day Home for Children Inc | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| His Holy Hill Church | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| No Fret Guitar Camp | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| First Presbyterian Church Lexington | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Friends of Stewart Home & School | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Goodwill Industries | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Nashville Dolphins | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Urban Promise Charlotte | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $400 |
| The Learning Collaborative | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $400 |
| Tunnel for Towers | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $300 |
| Western Kentucky University | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $250 |
| Harpeth Hall | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- J Barry Banker
Questions people ask
Does Martha W Banker Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martha W Banker Charitable Trust give?
$44,700 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Martha W Banker Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists J Barry Banker (Trustee).
What does Martha W Banker Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.