John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust
John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Temple, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $198K. Net investment income was $114K.
John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust gave $198K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $198,333
- +28.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,056
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $1,474,830
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Mary Hardin-Baylor ($100K). Together the top 6 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 24 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 2379% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $198K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | Private Christian University - General Support | $100,000 |
| Baylor Scott and White Central Texas Foundation Temple, TX | Public Charity - Health Care for Community | $33,333 |
| Our Hospice House Belton, TX | Public Charity - Hospice Care | $25,000 |
| Temple College Foundation Temple, TX | Public charity - educational scholarships & aid to students | $20,000 |
| Temple Community Clinic Temple, TX | Public charity - health & well being for community members | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Temple, TX | Public charity - health & well being of families | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,474,830 | $176,289 | $260,721 | $198,333 | 6 | $198,333 | $113,901 | $141,996 |
| 2024 | $1,559,262 | $156,128 | $219,450 | $155,000 | 5 | $155,000 | $91,678 | $131,916 |
| 2023 | $1,622,584 | $158,359 | $238,564 | $180,000 | 5 | $180,000 | $99,795 | $118,197 |
| 2022 | $1,702,789 | $231,104 | $56,176 | $8,000 | 3 | $8,000 | $182,928 | $122,738 |
| 2021 | $1,487,651 | $192,514 | $161,166 | $111,500 | 5 | $111,500 | $142,848 | $123,979 |
| 2020 | $1,456,303 | $-39,302 | $98,104 | $57,500 | 3 | — | $45,094 | $107,898 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn Williams
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $10K (2025)
Richard Williams
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wendell C. Williams (2020–2022) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Carolyn Williams (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust
How much does John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust give each year?
John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust gave $198K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $155K across 5 grants.
What is John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $33,056, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust give grants?
John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Temple, TX (4 grants) and Belton, TX (2 grants).
Does John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include University of Mary Hardin-Baylor ($100,000), Baylor Scott and White Central Texas Foundation ($33,333) and Our Hospice House ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust?
John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $198K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust's EIN?
John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6681322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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