WHO WE ARE

ORIGIN STORY

Since 2012, the 510 Foundation has served the Nashville community, born from a vision to expand the outreach ministry of Nashville First Church of the Nazarene. The foundation was launched with a generous gift from the estate of Frances and J.B. Elizer, followed by significant support from Cal Turner Jr., former owner of Dollar General, whose belief in our mission fueled the foundation’s growth in East Nashville. Thanks to this support, we have expanded our impact and now operate six local ministries and two international strategic partnerships.

MISSION

510 Foundation exists to support faith-based, educational, and community development organizations in Nashville and around the world over the long term, through the legacy of generous gift-givers and granters, for the purpose of serving others, including some of the most vulnerable, to change the trajectory of their lives.

<b>CURRENT WORK</b>

CURRENT WORK

Through our various ministries, we are growing faster than ever before. Below are some of the ways our ministries are impacting the Nashville and surrounding areas.

Birthed the INSPIRE Program that is fully grant-funded.

Doubled Adonai Theatre productions for this academic year.

Partnering with several East Nashville schools.

Serving a warm meal, clothing & warm showers for nearly 200+ unhoused people every Sunday.

100+ people put into housing through our assistance program that runs Tuesday-Wednesday.

8+ deliveries a week providing new beds and gently used furnishings to recently homeless people.

<b>FUTURE HOPES</b>

FUTURE HOPES

Our vision is to ensure that 510 Foundation is no longer the best-kept secret in Nashville—but a well-known beacon of hope, service, and transformation. We are building a community where every child, student, and family feels seen, supported, and empowered through our 8 ministries.

As we continue to grow, we are actively seeking additional resources, partnerships, and grant funding to expand our impact across the city. With increased support, each of our ministries will be better equipped to meet the evolving needs of our community—whether it's through youth programs, education, outreach services, or faith-based initiatives.

Together, we believe we can spark meaningful change in Nashville—one life, one family, one neighborhood at a time.

HOW WE SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY

From planting seeds in the hearts and minds of the next generation to supporting missions locally and around the globe, the 510 Foundation has remained a faithful presence within the communities in which it is making an impact. This would not happen without the generous support of individuals and grantors who have joined our efforts through financial contributions.


Specifically, our ministries and divisions help feed the homeless, furnish homes of the recently homeless, offer extra-curricular activities for students of all ages in both sports and the fine arts, confront inequities in our community, and support international missions.


We know, it’s a lot, and it’s hard to explain in just a few words. But we’re passionate about all of it.