Aaron Martin Foundation
Aaron Martin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Gastonia, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $367K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2K.
Aaron Martin Foundation at a glance
In short: Aaron Martin Foundation gave $2K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $735.667), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,207
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $736
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $366,693
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Aaron Martin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was African Amer Museum ($1K). Together the top 3 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Aaron Martin Foundation gives
- Giving grew 121% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $4K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Amer Museum NC, NC | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Links Foundation Houston, TX | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Holy Angels NC, NC | Contribution | $207 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $366,693 | $37,350 | $29,546 | $2,207 | 3 | $2,207 |
| 2023 | $356,374 | $251,345 | $5,892 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $104,715 | $2,642 | $7,498 | $3,695 | 2 | $3,695 |
| 2021 | $124,061 | $4,958 | $8,800 | $1,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $127,903 | $4,646 | $12,368 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aaron Martin Foundation is led by Constance E. Walker, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Constance E. Walker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aaron Martin Foundation
How much does Aaron Martin Foundation give each year?
Aaron Martin Foundation gave $2K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Aaron Martin Foundation's typical grant size?
Aaron Martin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $736, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Aaron Martin Foundation give grants?
Aaron Martin Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were NC, NC (2 grants).
Does Aaron Martin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Aaron Martin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (3 grants).
How large is Aaron Martin Foundation?
Aaron Martin Foundation reported $367K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $37K.
What is Aaron Martin Foundation's EIN?
Aaron Martin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1779779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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