The Ermestine Martin Charitable
The Ermestine Martin Charitable is a private foundation, based in El Cerrito, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $15K.
The Ermestine Martin Charitable at a glance
In short: The Ermestine Martin Charitable gave $15K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,450
- -27.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,863
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $13,115
- -54.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (68% 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 The Ermestine Martin Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Richmond Community Foundation ($5K). Together the top 4 received $15K.
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 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ermestine Martin Charitable gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $31K (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Community Foundation Richmond, CA | Contribution to facilitate the charitable purpose of the organization. | $5,000 |
| United Negro College Fund Washington, DC | Contribution to facilitate the charitable purpose of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Chu Richmond, CA | Contribution to facilitate the charitable purpose of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Omega Upsilon Omega Richmond, CA | Contribution to facilitate the charitable purpose of the organization. | $450 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,115 | — | $15,450 | $15,450 | 4 | $15,450 | — |
| 2024 | $28,565 | $35,000 | $21,375 | $21,375 | 5 | $21,375 | — |
| 2023 | $14,940 | — | $18,515 | $18,500 | 5 | $18,500 | $1,095 |
| 2022 | $33,455 | $30,000 | $24,215 | $24,000 | 4 | $24,000 | $1,485 |
| 2021 | $27,670 | — | $23,230 | $23,205 | 6 | $23,205 | $1,709 |
| 2020 | $50,875 | — | $31,360 | $31,350 | 7 | — | $3,176 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ermestine Martin Charitable is led by Gloria Loretta Scoggins, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gloria Loretta Scoggins
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly Lynette Pruitt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Fallon Christina Scoggins
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fallon Christina Allen (2020–2024) — CFO
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Ermestine Martin Charitable
How much does The Ermestine Martin Charitable give each year?
The Ermestine Martin Charitable gave $15K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 5 grants.
What is The Ermestine Martin Charitable's typical grant size?
The Ermestine Martin Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,863, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ermestine Martin Charitable give grants?
The Ermestine Martin Charitable gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, CA (3 grants).
Does The Ermestine Martin Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Ermestine Martin Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Ermestine Martin Charitable?
The Ermestine Martin Charitable reported $13K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Ermestine Martin Charitable's EIN?
The Ermestine Martin Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3320128. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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