Mark and Martha Ezell Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 26-1592160 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$56K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$224K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jovenes En Camino | Smyrna, TN | General | $10,000 |
| Purity Moosic City Dairy Dash | Nashville, TN | General | $10,000 |
| Bill Dance Friends and Family Foundation | Jackson, TN | General | $10,000 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | General | $7,500 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | General | $7,500 |
| Hellenic Ministries | Carol Stream, IL | General | $5,000 |
| The Store | Nashville, TN | General | $5,000 |
| Mountain Ways | Gatlinburg, TN | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $29,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349106049
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1592160
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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