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Martha O'Bryan Center

Last Updated: 3/29/2013 11:00:46 AM

Nonprofit

Martha O'Bryan Center

Address

711 South 7th Street

Nashville, TN 37206-3895
Davidson County

Primary Phone

(615) 254-1791

Primary Fax

(615) 242-3411

Web Site

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Contact Email

ggrimsley@marthaobryan...

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CEO/Executive Director

Ms. Marsha Edwards

Board Chair

Ms. Whitney Weeks

Board Chair Company Affiliation

Vanderbilt Center for Nashville Studies

Board Members

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Year of Incorporation

1951

Former Names

Organization received a competitive grant from the community foundation in the past five years

Yes

Community Foundation Staff Conducted Site Visit when Developing Profile

Yes

Children we serve.

Overview

On a foundation of Christian faith, the Martha O’Bryan Center empowers children, youth, and adults in poverty to transform their lives through work, education, employment and fellowship.

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Programs

Youth Development

Early Learning Center / Early Childhood Education

Reading Achievement

Family Education and Adult Career & Employment

Family & Community Services

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Financials

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Projected Revenue

$5,662,195

Projected Expenses

$5,575,677

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