The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation
The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $181K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $225K.
The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation gave $225K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,000
- +99.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,250
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $52,500
- Total assets
- $180,521
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Housing Endowment ($100K). Together the top 4 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation gives
- Giving grew 177% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2020) to $225K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Housing Endowment Washington, DC | General operating fund | $100,000 |
| Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ Austin, TX | General Operating Fund | $80,000 |
| Home Builders Institute Houston, TX | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| HomeAid Houston Houston, TX | General operating fund | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180,521 | $200,000 | $225,036 | $225,000 | 4 | $225,036 | $9,507 |
| 2023 | $205,557 | $200,000 | $113,482 | $113,000 | 2 | $113,482 | — |
| 2022 | $119,039 | $125,000 | $138,402 | $138,000 | 3 | $138,402 | — |
| 2021 | $132,441 | $100,000 | $81,518 | $81,120 | 1 | $81,518 | — |
| 2020 | $113,959 | $100,000 | $52,318 | $52,000 | 1 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation is led by Edward E Martin Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward E Martin Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda A Martin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation
How much does The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation give each year?
The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation gave $225K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $113K across 2 grants.
What is The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $52,500, and its average grant was $56,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation give grants?
The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation?
The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation reported $181K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation's EIN?
The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0455300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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