Support for Individuals
The Martin Foundation provides grants to individuals.
Named in honor of our founder and donor, Charlie’s Fund provides financial support and financial literacy education to working families and individuals who live and/or work in Davidson.
To qualify for a grant, one must:
– Be 18 years of age or older
– Be employed (pay stubs, or employment verification letter)
– Provide a most recent tax return
– Live and/or work in Davidson County
– Be willing to participate in financial literacy education
– Be willing to save
Please note that we do not require this information until we have determined your initial eligibility for a grant.
The Grant
The Martin Foundation makes $5,000 (over five months) grants to individuals. Individuals are expected to save a minimum of $2,000 ($400/month) over the course of five months. Participants will attend a weekly 2 hour financial literacy class which lasts about 14 weeks.
If you are interested in pursuing a grant with The Martin Foundation, please complete the form below.
Inquiry
Individuals may inquire about support by submitting an email to info@themartinfoundationnashville.org or completing the form below. Someone from The Martin Foundation will connect with you to arrange a virtual Discovery Call if you meet the qualifications for the grant.
Discovery Call
Applicants will have a Discovery Call with The Martin Foundation team. The purpose of this call is to get to know the applicant and explain the grant process. Calls are virtual and typically last 30 minutes.
Supporting Documentation
After the Discovery Call, applicants are asked to provide copies of their most recent tax return as well as proof of employment (pay stubs or employment verification letters).
The Cohort Model
While The Martin Foundation receives applications on a rolling basis, we bring individuals into a cohort. Cohorts are held three to four times per year and each cohort contains up to nine individuals. In addition to learning basic financial literacy, participants have the opportunity to learn from their peers. Weekly sessions cover the FDIC Money Smart curriculum (https://www.fdic.gov/consumer-resource-center/money-smart-adults).
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Martin Foundation does not discriminate based on a person's race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, political affiliation or genetic information.
“Always give without remembering and always receive without forgetting.”
— Brian Tracy