From public IRS filings
CMA FOUNDATION
NASHVILLE, TN · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Mission
PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CAUSES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$5.4M
Total expenses
$3.2M
Total assets
$15.8M
Program expense ratio
91%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds CMA FOUNDATION
$10.4M in foundation grants on record from 17 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Country Music Association | $9.6M | 3 |
| Lauridsen Family Foundation | $200K | 1 |
| Pledgeling Foundation | $190K | 3 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | $145K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $36K | 2 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $25K | 3 |
| Plusoneplusoneplusone | $25K | 1 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $25K | 1 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn | $25K | 2 |
| Educational Media Foundation | $25K | 1 |
Leadership
SARAH TRAHERN — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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