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Eligible organizations

  • Applicants are graduating high school seniors or individuals previously graduated from the Davidson County-Metropolitan Nashville Public School System who have a desire to pursue a career in teaching in elementary, middle or high school.

Overview

The Edna L. Martin Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, honors the legacy of a dedicated English teacher who impacted many lives. This fund provides scholarships to academically deserving and financially needy students from Davidson County pursuing teaching careers. With over 30 years of community engagement, the foundation aims to foster a thriving, inclusive society by connecting donors with those in need, ensuring that the spirit of generosity continues to benefit future generations.

Edna Martin was a dedicated English teacher for 45 years in Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools and had a passion for English literature and poetry. Through her estate, she wanted to make scholarships available to young people who plan to follow her career choice of teaching.

Eligibility

Applicants are graduating high school seniors or individuals previously graduated from the Davidson County-Metropolitan Nashville Public School System who have a desire to pursue a career in teaching in elementary, middle or high school.

What The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
2,450
Total given
$107.11M
Median grant
$8,500
Range
$4,999–$19.5M
  • By dollars: Tennessee 76%, Illinois 5%, California 2%. Top recipient cities: Nashville, TN; Memphis, TN; Franklin, TN.
  • 13% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Teachers

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