Stark Martin Charitable Trust
Stark Martin Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Arvada, Colorado. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $118,500 through 12 grants to organizations in Texas and Arizona, including organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, involves youth education, community services, and the arts.
Stark Martin Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Stark Martin Charitable Trust gave $119K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $118,500
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,875
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $2,016,775
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (87% 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 Stark Martin Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that a charitable organization requesting a grant should submit an online application describing the organization, its EIN, charitable activities, and beneficiaries; a list of principal officers, board members, and trustees with contact information; an income and expense statement; the amount requested; and a description of how the grant would be used. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Jessica Enhinger
Mailing address: 7033 W 82Nd Pl, Arvada, CO 80003
Phone: (617) 455-7194
Email: grants@starkmartincharitabletrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stark Martin Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Families in Nature ($20K). Together the top 10 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed to recipients in Texas (87%) and Arizona (13%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Stark Martin Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $105K (2022) to $129K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Families in Nature Austin, TX | Youth Education | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Center of Fredericksburg Fredericksburg, TX | Community Development | $20,000 |
| Caritas of Austin Austin, TX | Community Development | $15,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Austin, TX | Community Development | $15,000 |
| Hill Country Community Needs Council Fredericksburg, TX | Community Development | $13,000 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Youth Education | $10,000 |
| Girlstart Austin, TX | Youth Education | $7,500 |
| Assistance League of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Community Development | $5,000 |
| Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation Fredericksburg, TX | Youth Education | $5,000 |
| Ballet Austin Austin, TX | Community Development | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Stark Martin Charitable Trust?
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 | $2,016,775 | $179,431 | $185,991 | $118,500 | 12 | $118,500 | $137,213 | $128,997 |
| 2023 | $2,022,228 | $-53,728 | $155,171 | $115,000 | 12 | $115,000 | $45,752 | $117,210 |
| 2022 | $2,227,533 | $236,990 | $153,884 | $105,350 | 12 | $105,350 | $197,925 | $119,068 |
| 2021 | $2,145,042 | $222,626 | $185,528 | $129,000 | 13 | $129,000 | $179,917 | $134,734 |
| 2020 | $2,106,919 | $-4,121 | $180,280 | $122,000 | 13 | — | $12,920 | $118,341 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stark Martin Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $129K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as youth education and community development. For example, Families in Nature says its mission is to connect children and families to nature through outdoor learning, play, and volunteering. CARITAS of Austin says it provides housing and tailored services to prevent and end homelessness, while Central Texas Food Bank says it works to increase food access in Central Texas. Ballet Austin says it strengthens the community through dance and the encouragement of health and well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 12 grants totaling $118,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $8,750. Among the largest were $20,000 to Families in Nature and $20,000 to Good Samaritan Center of Fredericksburg; $15,000 each to CARITAS of Austin and Central Texas Food Bank; and $13,000 to Hill Country Community Needs Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeanine Kuhlken, Julie V Kuhlken, and David L Kuhlken as trustees, and Jessica Ehinger as administrator.
Stark Martin Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David L. Kuhlken
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanine Kuhlken
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie V. Kuhlken
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Ehinger
Administrator
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Ehinger (2020–2023) — Administrator
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 Stark Martin Charitable Trust
How much does Stark Martin Charitable Trust give each year?
Stark Martin Charitable Trust gave $119K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $115K across 12 grants.
What is Stark Martin Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Stark Martin Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $9,875, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stark Martin Charitable Trust give grants?
Stark Martin Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (7 grants), Fredericksburg, TX (3 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Stark Martin Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Stark Martin Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Education" (6 grants) and "Community Development" (6 grants).
Who are Stark Martin Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Stark Martin Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Families in Nature ($20,000), Good Samaritan Center of Fredericksburg ($20,000) and Caritas of Austin ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stark Martin Charitable Trust?
Stark Martin Charitable Trust reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (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 does Stark Martin Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as youth education and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stark Martin Charitable Trust?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stark Martin Charitable Trust's EIN?
Stark Martin Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3446537. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Stark Martin Charitable Trust funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Stark Martin Charitable Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Seawell Elam Foundation
Austin, TX
The Seawell Elam Foundation supports 501(c)(3) programs addressing poverty through education, nature, and the performing and visual arts, with a focus on improving quality of life in Austin. Recent grants were typically about $10,000, primarily to Texas organizations. It accepts unsolicited proposal letters through a two-round process, inviting selected applicants to submit a full application.
Assets
$3.2M
Grants
11
Total Given
$111K
The Applied Materials Foundation
Santa Clara, CA
The foundation funds education, arts and culture, civic engagement, environmental work, and girls’ empowerment, prioritizing community needs where Applied Materials operates; recent grants went to organizations in California, South Carolina, and Texas. In 2025, grants ranged from $101,907 to $2.5 million, with a median of $373,541. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations, and its guidelines provide application details.
Assets
$39.2M
Grants
20
Total Given
$13.4M
Create Healthy Management
Fredericksburg, TX
Create Healthy Management funds nonprofits and public entities working in mental health, early childhood development, health education, healthy living, and food security for residents of Gillespie, Blanco, Llano, or Mason Counties, or Comfort, Texas. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,200 to $1.6 million, with a median of $50,000. It accepts general applications year-round, with quarterly decisions; applications are due January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1.
Assets
$176.0M
Grants
44
Total Given
$5.4M
Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$4.3M
Grants
69
Total Given
$397K
MFI Foundation
Austin, TX
MFI Foundation supports a varied range of charitable work, including education, civic engagement, climate solutions, human services, and Texas organizations. In 2024, grants ranged from $500 to $154,000, with a median of $5,000; most funding went to Texas, with some grants in California, Washington, DC, New York, and Virginia. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$29.5M
Grants
71
Total Given
$1.4M
The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham
Austin, TX
The foundation funds a broad mix of causes, including children’s mental health, youth services, food access, animal welfare, conservation, and philanthropy, with most grants going to Texas organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $80,000, with a median of $20,000. It accepts written solicitations from 501(c)(3) organizations; no deadline is stated.
Assets
$13.2M
Grants
29
Total Given
$772K
More similar funders
More Funders in Colorado
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Stark Martin Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stark-martin-charitable-trust-morg_cfb278f203a647f8a60c4f923927024d
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_203446537_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Stark Martin Charitable Trust funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/stark-martin-charitable-trust-morg_cfb278f203a647f8a60c4f923927024d},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-18. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Stark Martin Charitable Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Stark Martin Charitable Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?