James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr

Foundation · Grantmaker SAN ANTONIO, TX EIN: 74-2821490

James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $3K.

Key facts about James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr

EIN: 74-2821490
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $3,194
Grants made (2024): 24
Average grant: $133
Median grant: $100
Total assets: $8,160
Primary geography: Texas (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr's 24 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (67%), New York (14%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (11 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8K

-31.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$3K

-34.1% YoY

Grant Count

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$133.083

-67.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $24K (87%)

New York $1K (4%)

District of Columbia $986 (4%)

Michigan $375 (1%)

California $288 (1%)

Illinois $200 (1%)

Oregon $200 (1%)

Wisconsin $150 (1%)

+3 more states

States

California District of Columbia Illinois Maryland Michigan Missouri New York Oklahoma Oregon Texas Wisconsin

Cities

San AntonioWashingtonAustinNew YorkLong BeachCollege StationThree RiversEugeneWaterfordAlamo HeightsBaltimoreChicagoGarden ValleyHoustonIndependenceLaredoPipe CreekShawneeYonkers

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$8,160	$11,922	$12,135
Revenue	$182	$5,343	$-1,238
Expenses	$3,944	$5,656	$3,940
Qualifying Distributions	$3,194	$4,846	$3,240
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$1,367	$1,322	$1,486

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

101 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Cnewa ($350), Texas Bar Foundation ($300), Historic Neighborhood ($250).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CNEWA NEW YORK, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$350
TEXAS BAR FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX	UNRESTRICTED	$300
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD SAN ANTONIO, TX	UNRESTRICTED	$250
CHARITY BALL ASSOCIATION SAN ANTONIO, TX	UNRESTRICTED	$200
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SAN ANTONIO, TX	UNRESTRICTED	$150
SALVATION ARMY SAN ANTONIO, TX	UNRESTRICTED	$150
ST LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ALAMO HEIGHTS, TX	UNRESTRICTED	$150
TEXAS PUBLIC RADIO SAN ANTONIO, TX	UNRESTRICTED	$150
SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART SAN ANTONIO, TX	UNRESTRICTED	$115
AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD WASHINGTON, DC	UNRESTRICTED	$100

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JAMES N MARTIN	TRUSTEE	—	—
SUSAN H MARTIN	TRUSTEE	—	—
ALYSON N PREVOST	TRUSTEE	—	—
ANDREA V PROPES	TRUSTEE	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr?

James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. It holds $8K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr?

As of 2024, James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr holds $8K in total assets with $182 in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $3K in 2024.

Where does James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr operate?

James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Wisconsin.

What size grants does James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr award?

In 2024, James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr awarded 24 grants totaling $3K — an average of about $133.083 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr's EIN?

James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2821490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.