The Martin Foundation
Accepts applications
The Martin Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $124,750 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$124,750
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$355,443
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $1,000 | 1 | $507,551 |
| 2024 | $124,750 | 12 | $355,443 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Martin Foundation 20 Burton Hills Blvd Suite 150, Nashville, TN 37215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (256) 602-4122 |
| What to submit | Submit requests using application form |
| Restrictions | Endowments are not supported |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 9 | $115,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Ballet | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Black Mental Health Village | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Corner to Corner | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Godspeed | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Healing Minds and Souls | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Our Church Ministries Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pencil | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hope Station | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Conexion Americas | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Renewal House | Charitable | $2,500 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | Charitable | $1,000 |
| National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy | Charitable | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles N Martin Jr
- Shannon Presley Martin
Questions people ask
Does The Martin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Martin Foundation give?
$124,750 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Martin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles N Martin Jr (Chairman) and Shannon Presley Martin (Executive Director).