The Williamson Martin & Brooke
The Williamson Martin & Brooke is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2026 filing lists grants to organizations in Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Maryland.
The Williamson Martin & Brooke at a glance
In short: The Williamson Martin & Brooke gave $201K across 18 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), top state Tennessee. 17% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $201,000
- -6.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,167
- -6.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $238,157
- -35.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (37% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Williamson Martin & Brooke
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2310 Golf Club Lane, Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: (615) 479-5674
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Williamson Martin & Brooke funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was World Sports Ministiries ($40K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 86 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing shows grant dollars going to recipients in Tennessee (37%), Alabama (33%), Florida (20%), Georgia (5%), and Maryland (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Williamson Martin & Brooke open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 83% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 $155K (2024) to $245K (2022). In 2026 it made 18 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Sports Ministiries Bonita Springs, FL | Charitable Donation | $40,000 |
| Siloam Health Nashville, TN | Charitable Donation | $30,000 |
| Next Door Ministries Nashville, TN | Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
| YWCA Central Alabama Birmingham, AL | Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
| JH Israel Birmingham, AL | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Larkspur Conservation Nashville, TN | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Lovelady Center Birmingham, AL | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| M-Power Ministries Birmingham, AL | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Portraits of Hope Birmingham, AL | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Reformed University Fellowship Lawrenceville, GA | Charitable Donation | $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 | $238,157 | $76,815 | $208,532 | $201,000 | 18 | $202,767 | $72,221 | $13,560 |
| 2025 | $369,874 | $66,886 | $224,752 | $215,000 | 18 | $217,234 | $64,650 | $23,369 |
| 2024 | $527,740 | $55,700 | $166,418 | $155,000 | 14 | $157,628 | $47,603 | $29,123 |
| 2023 | $638,458 | $55,990 | $234,309 | $225,000 | 18 | $225,000 | $46,681 | $37,594 |
| 2022 | $816,777 | $68,500 | $257,202 | $245,000 | 18 | $245,000 | $56,298 | $54,065 |
| 2021 | $1,005,479 | $26,593 | $192,360 | $180,000 | 16 | — | $14,233 | $57,767 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Williamson Martin & Brooke reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2026 grantees include organizations working in health, education, poverty alleviation, conservation, and support for women and children. For example, Siloam Health describes its work as providing affordable, whole-person care to uninsured and underserved people, while M-POWER Ministries says it creates opportunities to break the cycle of poverty through education and health. Larkspur Conservation says it works to preserve and restore land across Tennessee.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $201,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $40,000 to World Sports Ministries in Bonita Springs, Florida. Other notable grants included $30,000 to Siloam Health and $15,000 each to Next Door Ministries and YWCA Central Alabama.
The 2026 filing also lists $10,000 grants to JH Israel, Larkspur Conservation, Lovelady Center, M-POWER Ministries, Portraits of Hope, Reformed University Fellowship, and IXO Schaeffer House. Breakthrough T1D-Southern States received $5,000. JH Israel describes its work as supporting educational initiatives in collaboration with Israeli leaders; Portraits of Hope says it supports women and children facing challenges after recovery from drug addiction, domestic violence, and incarceration.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Raymond S Martin III as president and Mary Williamson as vice president.
The Williamson Martin & Brooke is led by Raymond S. Martin III, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Raymond S. Martin III
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Williamson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Williamson Martin & Brooke
How much does The Williamson Martin & Brooke give each year?
The Williamson Martin & Brooke gave $201K across 18 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $215K across 18 grants.
What is The Williamson Martin & Brooke's typical grant size?
The Williamson Martin & Brooke's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,167, across 18 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Williamson Martin & Brooke that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Williamson Martin & Brooke give grants?
The Williamson Martin & Brooke's top state is Tennessee, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (33%) and Florida (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (6 grants) and Nashville, TN (4 grants).
Does The Williamson Martin & Brooke give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Williamson Martin & Brooke's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (18 grants).
Who are The Williamson Martin & Brooke's largest grantees?
The Williamson Martin & Brooke's largest 2026 grantees include World Sports Ministiries ($40,000), Siloam Health ($30,000) and Next Door Ministries ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Williamson Martin & Brooke?
The Williamson Martin & Brooke reported $238K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $203K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Williamson Martin & Brooke fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2026 grantees include organizations working in health, education, poverty alleviation, conservation, and support for women and children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Williamson Martin & Brooke?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Williamson Martin & Brooke's EIN?
The Williamson Martin & Brooke's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0983566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Williamson Martin & Brooke accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Williamson Martin & Brooke funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-williamson-martin-and-brooke-morg_a4979e3cc2f2428ba73139c20854eb44
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