George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust
George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $251K. Net investment income was $293K.
George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust gave $251K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,650
- +942.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,807
- +495.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,150
- Total assets
- $16,275,770
- +38.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Authors Guild Foundation ($200K). Together the top 7 received $251K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 23 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust gives
- Giving grew 1799% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 41% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $5.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Authors Guild Foundation New York, NY | To support and encourage American writers. | $200,000 |
| Iaia Foundation Santa Fe, NM | To assist in providing resources for scholarships for individuals in the American indian arts sector. | $25,000 |
| New Mexico Film Foundation Santa Fe, NM | To strengthen, grow and support independent film industry in New Mexico while offering financial assistance and educational opportunities to the community. | $5,500 |
| Clarion Foundation Stanford, CA | Donation for the worldbuilder scholarship. | $5,150 |
| Marblejam Kids Inc Hackensack, NJ | Support for film programs | $5,000 |
| Riverdale Children's Theater Riverdale, NY | Support for children's theater programs. | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Book Bodega Brooklyn, NY | Support for a used book organization. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,275,770 | $3,739,280 | $339,662 | $250,650 | 7 | $250,650 | $292,894 | $610,138 |
| 2023 | $11,766,005 | $6,394,045 | $73,415 | $24,050 | 4 | $24,050 | $139,661 | $264,902 |
| 2022 | $3,436,073 | $2,938,848 | $5,099,313 | $5,070,250 | 4 | $5,070,250 | $130,180 | $331,881 |
| 2021 | $7,430,229 | $6,104,535 | $25,361 | $13,200 | 3 | $13,200 | $72,374 | $78,318 |
| 2020 | $1,287,358 | $60,341 | $51,227 | $41,250 | 5 | — | $7,698 | $54,463 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $610K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust is led by George Rr Martin, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Rr Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Stern (2020–2023) — Foundation Manager
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 George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust
How much does George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust give each year?
George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust gave $251K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 4 grants.
What is George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,150, and its average grant was $35,807, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust give grants?
George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (2 grants).
Does George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Authors Guild Foundation ($200,000), Iaia Foundation ($25,000) and New Mexico Film Foundation ($5,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust?
George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $251K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $610K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust's EIN?
George RR Martin Literary Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-7112259. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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