Mary Wester Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 26-1632493 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$52K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$582K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $11,500.
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YWCA | Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $25,291 |
| Christ the King | Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $11,500 |
| The Villages at Glencliff | Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Saint Henry Church | Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Aerial Recovery | Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,791 | 5 |
| 2023 | $36,000 | 5 |
| 2022 | $21,500 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610739349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1632493
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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