Martin Methodist Foundation
The retention and management of the martin methodist college endowment by the existing martin methodist college (now Martin Methodist Foundation) are to be used for charitable purposes acceptable to teh Tennessee conference of the united methodist church.
Martin Methodist Foundation at a glance
In short: Martin Methodist Foundation gave $9.6M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $9.6M), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,583,092
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $9,583,092
- Median grant
- $9,583,092
- Total assets
- $13,155,322
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Martin Methodist Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Tennessee Southern Endowed Scholorships ($9.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2023) to $9.6M (2024, 18 months). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9.6M.
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee Southern Endowed Scholorships Pulaski, TN | To Fund Scholarships for Students | $9,583,092 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | $13,155,322 | $149,577 | $9,729,421 | $9,583,092 | 1 | $23,755 |
| 2023 | $13,340,785 | $1,089,438 | $535,561 | $219,653 | 1 | $750,064 |
| 2022 | $12,674,695 | $1,628,893 | $167,577 | — | — | $943,964 |
| 2021 | $36,451,504 | $26,683,667 | $26,148,363 | — | — | $972,357 |
| 2020 | $35,472,816 | $25,177,781 | $26,943,662 | — | — | $124,075 |
| 2019 | $37,540,018 | $27,798,130 | $27,820,751 | — | — | $359,655 |
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Martin Methodist Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Martin Methodist Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9.6M. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Martin Methodist Foundation is led by Richard F. Warren, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard F. Warren
Chairman
Trustee → Executive Chair, 2020
Executive Chair → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Byron R. Trauger
Trustee
Chair → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Underwood
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (54)
- Former: Allen Black (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Betsy Bass Miller (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Bill McAlilly (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Bob Luna (2019–2021) — Audit & Risk Chair
- Former: Brad Butler (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Brenda Speer (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Cecil Batchelor (2019–2021) — Trustee Emeritus
- Former: Corbette S. Doyle (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Cornelia A. Clark (2019–2021) — Executive Vice Chair
- Former: D. Doran Johnson (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Daniel McMasters (2019–2021) — Vice President of Student Affairs
- Former: Edna Luna (2019–2021) — Vice President of External Affairs
- Former: H. Lynn Greer Jr. (2019–2021) — Trustee Emeritus
- Former: H. Neil Jobe (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: J. Allen Scoggin (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: James Hlubb (2019–2021) — Assistant Vice President of Hr
- Former: Jeff Bain (2019–2021) — Executive Director of Athletics
- Former: Jim Edmondson (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Judy Cheatham (2019–2021) — Provost
- Former: Kenneth D. Funger (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kenneth H. Pinkston (2019–2021) — Trustee Emeritus
- Former: Larry D. Odom (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mack S. Linebaugh Jr. (2019–2021) — Trustee Emeritus
- Former: Mark Labranche (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Morris Ed Harwell (2019–2021) — Trustee Emeritus
- Former: Rhonda Clinard (2019–2021) — Associate Vice President of Finance
- Former: Robert H. Spain (2019–2021) — Trustee Emeritus
- Former: Robert H. Walker (2019–2021) — Trustee Emeritus
- Former: Robert Shelton (2019–2021) — Executive Vice President & COO
- Former: Robert W. Gallaher (2019–2021) — Trustee Emeritus
- Former: Sam Belk (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sara W. Reese (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Sarah Garner (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Spivey (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Troy A. Mizell (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Tyler Cox (2019–2021) — Vice President of Enrollment Management
- Former: Waymon L. Hickman (2019–2021) — Trustee Emeritus
- Former: Wayne Andrews (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Zan Starnes Martin (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Albert Mosley (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Zach Moffatt (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jacquelyn D. Guthrie (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: James G. Alexander (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Greene (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jimmy W. Granbery (2019–2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Joelle Phillips (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Todd Kelly (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: William P. Murrey Jr. (2020) — Trustee Emeritus
- Former: Charlie Pope (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Debbie Cassetty (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Joe W. Henry Jr. (2019) — Secretary
- Former: John D. Finch (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Roy Nicks (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Wp Murrey Jr. (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Martin Methodist Foundation
How much does Martin Methodist Foundation give each year?
Martin Methodist Foundation gave $9.6M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. The 2024 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2023 it gave $220K across 1 grant.
How large is Martin Methodist Foundation?
Martin Methodist Foundation reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $150K.
What is Martin Methodist Foundation?
Martin Methodist Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Nashville, TN. It holds $13.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Martin Methodist Foundation operate?
Martin Methodist Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Martin Methodist Foundation's EIN?
Martin Methodist Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0483210. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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