Martin Fam Charitable Tr
Martin Fam Charitable Tr is a private foundation, based in Weems, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $2.
Martin Fam Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Martin Fam Charitable Tr gave $13K across 8 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $13,299
- +251.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 8
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,662
- +603.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $375
- Primary geography
- Florida (76% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Martin Fam Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Schwab Charitable ($10K). Together the top 4 received $11K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($1,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Martin Fam Charitable Tr gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $13K (2021). In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | fund gifts to tax exempt organizations | $10,149 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,800 |
| Museum Of Applied Computer Tech'y New Kensington, PA | general purposes | $1,000 |
| NCRTV Museum Bowie, MD | general purposes | $250 |
| Center For RR Photography and Art Madison, WI | general purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $5,001 | $13,299 | $13,299 | 8 | $13,299 | $2 | $246 |
| 2020 | $7,798 | $2 | $3,780 | $3,780 | 16 | — | $2 | $419 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martin Fam Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $246 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Martin Fam Charitable Tr is led by William R Martin, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
William R Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: James D Martin (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Frances Causey (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Susanna Martin (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Martin Fam Charitable Tr
How much does Martin Fam Charitable Tr give each year?
Martin Fam Charitable Tr gave $13K across 8 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $4K across 16 grants.
What is Martin Fam Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Martin Fam Charitable Tr's median grant in 2021 was $375, and its average grant was $1,662, across 8 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Martin Fam Charitable Tr give grants?
Martin Fam Charitable Tr gives mostly in Florida: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (11%) and New York (10%).
Does Martin Fam Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Martin Fam Charitable Tr's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Martin Fam Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Martin Fam Charitable Tr's largest 2021 grantees include Schwab Charitable ($10,149), Museum Of Applied Computer Tech'y ($1,000) and NCRTV Museum ($250), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($1,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is Martin Fam Charitable Tr required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Martin Fam Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $246 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Martin Fam Charitable Tr's EIN?
Martin Fam Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6434875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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