M Straton Foster Charitable Foundation Rjc-2055000565
Historical FunderNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-6195713 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$290K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TRUXTON TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 BURTON HILLS BLVD, SUITE 200, NASHVILLE TN 37215 |
| Phone | 6155151736 |
| SUSAN.NEY@TRUXTONTRUST.COM | |
| Form and materials | 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 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Nashville, TN | General support | $20,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Nashville, TN | General support | $15,000 |
| Harpeth Hall School | Nashville, TN | General support | $15,000 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | General support | $15,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, TN | General support | $15,000 |
| University School of Nashville | Nashville, TN | General support | $15,000 |
| Vanderbilt University National Commodore Club | Nashville, TN | General support | $15,000 |
| Ymcaycap | Nashville, TN | General support | $15,000 |
| Andrew Jacksons Hermitage | Hermitage, TN | General support | $10,000 |
| Cheekwood | Nashville, TN | General support | $10,000 |
| Currey Ingram Academy | Brentwood, TN | General support | $8,000 |
| Episcopal School of Nashv | Nashville, TN | General support | $8,000 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, TN | General support | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, TN | General support | $7,500 |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon, TN | General support | $7,000 |
| Faith Family Medical Clinic | Nashville, TN | General support | $6,000 |
| Siloam Family Health Center | Nashville, TN | General support | $6,000 |
| Agape | Nashville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nasville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| Family & Children's Services | Nashville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| Franklin Road Academy | Nashville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| Martha Obryan Center | Nashville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| Men of Valor | Nashville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| Needlink Nashville | Nashville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| St Lukes Community House | Nashville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | Nashville, TN | General support | $4,000 |
| Nashville General Hospital Foundation | Nashville, TN | General support | $4,000 |
| Nashville Childrens Alliance | Nashville, TN | General support | $3,500 |
| Travellers Rest Historic House and Museum | Nashville, TN | General support | $3,500 |
| Fannie Battle Day Home | Nashville, TN | General support | $3,000 |
| Insight Counseling Center | Nashville, TN | General support | $3,000 |
| Barefoot Republic | Nashville, TN | General support | $2,500 |
| Casa | Nashville, TN | General support | $2,500 |
| Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | General support | $2,500 |
| Our Kids Center | Nashville, TN | General support | $2,500 |
| The Next Door | Nashville, TN | General support | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement | Nashville, TN | General support | $2,000 |
| Mcneilly Center for Children | Nashville, TN | General support | $2,000 |
| Pencil Foundation | Nashville, TN | General support | $2,000 |
| St Mary Villa Child Development Ce | Nashville, TN | General support | $2,000 |
| Stars Nashville | Nashville, TN | General support | $2,000 |
| Youth Villages | Nashville, TN | General support | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290,000 | 44 |
| 2024 | $284,500 | 45 |
| 2023 | $283,500 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631669349100513
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-6195713
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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