James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr
James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. It reported 24 grants totaling $3,194 in 2024.
James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr gave $3K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $133.083), mostly in Texas. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,194
- -34.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $133
- -67.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $8,160
- -31.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr
- Contact
Application contact: James N Martin
Mailing address: 300 Convent Ste 2500, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 227-7591
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cnewa ($350). Together the top 10 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients, 14% to New York, 8% to Washington, DC, 3% to Oregon, and 3% to Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $147; repeat grants $126. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 234% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $8K (2020). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $8,160 | $182 | $3,944 | $3,194 | 24 | $3,194 | — | $1,367 |
| 2023 | $11,922 | $5,343 | $5,656 | $4,846 | 12 | $4,846 | — | $1,322 |
| 2022 | $12,135 | $-1,238 | $3,940 | $3,240 | 17 | $3,240 | — | $1,486 |
| 2021 | $16,036 | $365 | $8,650 | $7,900 | 22 | $7,900 | — | $2,110 |
| 2020 | $24,458 | $10,507 | $8,715 | $8,085 | 26 | — | $9,877 | $1,761 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. The Texas Bar Foundation says it funds efforts related to the administration of justice, legal assistance for people in need, and public legal education. Texas Public Radio describes its mission as engaging, inspiring, and informing people about their community and the world. The San Antonio Museum of Art says it brings people together with art and advances human connection and understanding.
Other 2024 grantees include Meals on Wheels, which says it prepares and delivers hot meals to elderly and disabled people five days a week; the National Park Foundation, which describes its work as supporting and enhancing America’s national parks; and the Witte Museum and McNay Art Museum, whose stated missions relate to Texas nature, science, and culture and to the visual arts, respectively.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $3,194 through 24 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $350, with a median grant of $100. Among its largest grants were $350 to CNEWA, $300 to the Texas Bar Foundation, $250 to Historic Neighborhood, and $200 to the Charity Ball Association. It also gave $150 each to Christ Episcopal Church, the Salvation Army, St Luke’s Episcopal Church, and Texas Public Radio.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For application information, it directs readers to contact James N Martin and to see the statement for line 2A for forms and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James N Martin, Susan H Martin, Alyson N Prevost, and Andrea V Propes as trustees.
James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea V. Propes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James N. Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan H. Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alyson N. Prevost
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alyson N. Martin (2020) — Trustee
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 James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr
How much does James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr give each year?
James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr gave $3K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 12 grants.
What is James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $133, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr that year got $147 on average.
Where does James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr give grants?
James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were 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).
Does James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Cnewa ($350), Texas Bar Foundation ($300) and Historic Neighborhood ($250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr?
James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. The Texas Bar Foundation says it funds efforts related to the administration of justice, legal assistance for people in need, and public legal education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr?
James & Susan Martin Charitable Tr has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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