Mary Elizabeth Franklin Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 93-2688644 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$34K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3,244
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,900.
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
0% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the King Catholic Church | Nashville, TN | Donation to scholarship program | $10,495 |
| Mother to Mother | Nashville, TN | Donation to mother to mother | $10,000 |
| Nashville Symphony Ball | Nashville, TN | A fundraising event benefitting the nashville symphony. | $3,900 |
| Swan Ball 2025 | Nashville, TN | A fundraising event benefitting cheekwood. | $2,600 |
| Oak Hill School | Nashville, TN | Donation to benefit oak hill school. | $2,500 |
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, TN | Donation to benefit alive hospice | $2,500 |
| YMCA | Nashville, TN | Donation to YMCA programs | $550 |
| Monteagle Sunday School Women's Association | Monteagle, TN | Donation to women's association | $500 |
| Voices for a Safer Tennessee | Nashville, TN | Donation to benefit voices for a safer tennessee | $500 |
| St George's Kindergarten | Nashville, TN | Donation to annual campaign | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,795 | 10 |
| 2024 | $9,321 | 3 |
| 2023 | $4,850 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630349349100803
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-2688644
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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