Martha W Banker Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-6288471 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$45K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
32% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Health | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Legion Fund | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $5,250 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | Franklin, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cumberland River Compact | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Hope Through Healing Hands | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Institute for Safer Trucking | Washington, DC | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Land Trust Tennessee | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Christ Church Cathedral | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| St Peters Angelican Church | Frankfort, KY | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Woodmont Christian Church | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Denise Smith Nursing Scholarship | Murfreesboro, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Center for Living and Learning | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Fannie Battle Day Home for Children Inc | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| His Holy Hill Church | Murfreesboro, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| No Fret Guitar Camp | Tampa, FL | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| First Presbyterian Church Lexington | Lexington, KY | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Friends of Stewart Home & School | Frankfort, KY | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Goodwill Industries | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Nashville Dolphins | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Urban Promise Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $400 |
| The Learning Collaborative | Charlotte, NC | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $400 |
| Tunnel for Towers | Staten Island, NY | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $300 |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $250 |
| Harpeth Hall | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $100 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
| Chief Cares Fund | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
| Christ the King Cathedral | Lexington, KY | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
| Cumberland Heights | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
| Friends of Warner Park | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
| Harding Academy | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
| Mercury One | Irving, TX | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
| Mtsu (Daniels Center) | Murfreesboro, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
| Nurture the Next | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Atlanta, GA | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
| Renshaw Early Child Center | Bowling Green, KY | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
| Swan Ball | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
| The Discovery School | Dickson, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
| West End United Methodist | Nashville, TN | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,700 | 43 |
| 2024 | $47,750 | 29 |
| 2023 | $34,800 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349101231
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-6288471
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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