M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation
M STRATTON FOSTER CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2026, it awarded 44 grants totaling $290,000, all to recipients in Tennessee.
M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation gave $290K across 44 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $290,000
- +1.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 44
- -2.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,591
- +4.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,147,317
- +9.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing directs applicants to contact Truxton Trust and provide written evidence of tax-exempt status.
- Review Cycle
- Requests are to be submitted before April 30 each year, according to the 2025 filing. The April 30, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- Requests are to be submitted before April 30 each year, according to the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Truxton Trust
Mailing address: 20 Burton Hills Blvd, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: (615) 515-1736
Email: susan.ney@truxtontrust.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Salvation Army ($20K). Together the top 10 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 180 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation gives
- 88% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $253K (2021) to $290K (2026). In 2026 it made 44 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,147,317 | $718,105 | $355,346 | $290,000 | 44 | $317,380 | $689,218 | $282,199 |
| 2025 | $3,784,558 | $394,134 | $347,173 | $284,500 | 45 | $314,166 | $364,468 | $270,944 |
| 2024 | $3,736,749 | $303,110 | $339,663 | $283,500 | 45 | $289,171 | $275,654 | $252,171 |
| 2023 | $3,773,367 | $75,558 | $329,575 | $274,500 | 45 | $279,418 | $97,924 | $248,626 |
| 2022 | $4,028,800 | $205,900 | $334,695 | $267,000 | 1 | $296,527 | $176,626 | $287,872 |
| 2021 | $4,159,071 | $597,745 | $310,222 | $252,500 | 1 | — | $571,034 | $254,971 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $282K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of Tennessee organizations. For example, grantee University School of Nashville says it fosters students’ intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential; grantee Currey Ingram Academy says it provides a K–12 program for students with learning differences. Human-service grantees include St. Luke’s Community House, which says it provides early education, food access, and other supportive services, and NeedLink Nashville, which says it helps people with rent, utilities, food, and other assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $290,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $20,000, with a median award of $5,000. The largest listed grant was $20,000 to the Salvation Army in Nashville for general support. Other notable awards included $15,000 each to First Presbyterian Church, Harpeth Hall School, Lipscomb University, Montgomery Bell Academy, University School of Nashville, Vanderbilt University National, and YMCAYCAP. Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage and Cheekwood each received $10,000 for general support.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact Truxton Trust and produce written evidence of tax-exempt status. The filing says the committee attempts to make awards to institutions in the field.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Truxton Trust Trustee
Trustee
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
$49K (2023) → $27K (2026)
Adelaide G. Davis
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clay T. Jackson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judge George Paine
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $27K, to Truxton Trust Trustee (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation
How much does M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation give each year?
M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation gave $290K across 44 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $285K across 45 grants.
What is M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,591, across 44 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation give grants?
M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (40 grants).
Does M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Salvation Army ($20,000), First Presbyterian Church ($15,000) and Harpeth Hall School ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation?
M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $317K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $282K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of Tennessee organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation?
The 2025 filing directs applicants to contact Truxton Trust and provide written evidence of tax-exempt status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation's EIN?
M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6195713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/m-stratton-foster-charitable-foundation-morg_92f14422e3ab44648dd0e21e11cfc81f
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