FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee
FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Created in 2017 by an individual recipient Taylor, the Fund supports artists’ studio rent in New York City.
FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee at a glance
- Total assets
- $247,514
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $5,206
- -76.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $7,355
- -95.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it **does not accept unsolicited requests** and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Separately, the Fund’s website describes an application process for eligible artists seeking studio-rent support. It says applications are currently closed and that 2027 applications will open in November 2026. The website says applications must be submitted online, one per applicant per year. Required materials include a resume, five to eight images of recent work (with a specified video option), an artist statement of up to 500 words, three professional references, and a copy of the studio lease. The applicant cannot be a student, and the lease must name them. The website says there is no application fee.
- Contact
Mailing address: 214 Cameron Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (917) 270-8544
Website: https://fststudioprojectsfund.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Fund’s stated program supports artists working in New York City. Eligible studios may be in any of the city’s five boroughs, and applicants do not need to reside in New York City. The foundation is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
How FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee gives
- Giving grew 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 895% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $141K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $140,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $247,514 | $5,206 | $7,355 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $252,163 | $21,843 | $150,866 | $140,500 | 21 | $140,500 | — | $15,695 |
| 2023 | $381,186 | $9,421 | $134,056 | $122,000 | 19 | $122,000 | $3,201 | $20,814 |
| 2022 | $505,821 | $7,915 | $108,707 | $96,000 | 16 | $96,000 | $3,869 | $27,674 |
| 2021 | $606,613 | $25,718 | $81,986 | $72,000 | 12 | $72,000 | $19,757 | $32,132 |
| 2020 | $662,881 | $4,378 | $59,938 | $53,600 | 11 | — | $3,863 | $33,929 |
| 2019 | $718,134 | $388 | $63,164 | $57,500 | 14 | — | $13 | $38,143 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Fund was created to encourage studio practice and provide studio rent for artists working in New York City. Its website’s application information is for professional visual artists aged 21 or older who have a current lease for a nonresidential artist studio in New York City. Applicants do not need to live in the city, but must be named on the lease; shared-studio rent is limited to the applicant’s share. Part-time and full-time students are ineligible.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported giving $140,500 through 21 grants in 2024, an average of about $6,690 per grant. In 2023, it reported $122,000 through 19 grants, an average of about $6,421 per grant. Its 2025 filing reported zero grants. The available information does not identify grant recipients or individual award amounts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Martien Halvorson-Taylor and Severn Taylor as trustees.
FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martien Halvorson-Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Severn Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee
How large is FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee?
FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee reported $248K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What does FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee fund?
The Fund was created to encourage studio practice and provide studio rent for artists working in New York City. Its website’s application information is for professional visual artists aged 21 or older who have a current lease for a nonresidential artist studio in New York City. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee?
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee make grants?
The Fund’s stated program supports artists working in New York City. Eligible studios may be in any of the city’s five boroughs, and applicants do not need to reside in New York City. The foundation is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.
What is FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee's EIN?
FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-7192675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). FST StudioProjects Fund Martien Halvorson-Taylor Trustee funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fst-studioprojects-fund-martien-halvorson-taylor-trustee-morg_75360af3c835469482e5966f8a771bc6
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