The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez
The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez, commonly known as the GLM Foundation, is a private foundation based in Fairview, Texas. It primarily provides support to organizations serving people in Webb and Zapata Counties, Texas, with 2024 grant dollars also going to recipients in Arizona and Illinois.
The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez at a glance
In short: The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez gave $1.3M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. 2% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,305,775
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,204
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $35,344,558
- +0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (1 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% 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 The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s website invites eligible organizations to submit grant requests by email. Applicants must be Section 501(c)(3) organizations and should provide a request letter stating the amount requested and intended use, the organization’s name and mission or community impact, its board list, a budget, its IRS determination letter, and its latest Form 990. Previous recipients should also document how they used the foundation’s funding. The foundation states that incomplete requests will not be considered. Its 2024 filing says applications are reviewed continuously and lists “Nature of Charity and Application of Funds” as the application materials. The website’s home page lists the 2026/2027 application cycle as open September 7–October 7, 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert J Gonzalez
Mailing address: 361 Pine Valley Drive, Fairview, TX 75069
Phone: (972) 549-1605
Email: bob@glmfoundation.org
Website: https://glmfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas A&M International University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $698K.
Grant Size Distribution
231 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 231 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it primarily funds organizations helping people in Webb and Zapata Counties, Texas. Its 2024 grants were concentrated in Texas: 98% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients, with 1% each going to Arizona and Illinois. The filing states that eligible organizations are primarily, but not necessarily, located in Webb and Zapata Counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 48 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 $1.3M (2024) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M International University Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $100,000 |
| South Texas Food Bank Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $90,000 |
| Ruth B Cowl's Rehabilitation Center Laredo, TX | Patient Care Services | $80,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Laredo - Webb County Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $75,000 |
| Mercy Ministries Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $75,000 |
| Pillar Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $68,000 |
| Casa De Misericordia Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $60,000 |
| Bethany House Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Laredo Laredo, TX | Program expensesOperating fund | $50,000 |
| Laredo Theater Guild International Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $50,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,344,558 | $2,309,838 | $2,051,355 | $1,305,775 | 48 | $1,641,880 | $1,900,363 | $1,875,038 |
| 2023 | $35,072,742 | $1,670,939 | $2,268,606 | $1,548,086 | 51 | $1,832,586 | $1,819,381 | $1,751,576 |
| 2022 | $35,678,718 | $2,129,651 | $2,248,327 | $1,475,247 | 44 | $1,774,955 | $1,773,076 | $1,824,177 |
| 2021 | $35,806,831 | $3,098,388 | $2,132,099 | $1,408,400 | 44 | $1,678,201 | $2,644,490 | $1,774,849 |
| 2020 | $34,851,426 | $2,397,468 | $2,192,394 | $1,429,580 | 44 | — | $1,947,533 | $1,505,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist charitable organizations with charitable, scientific, religious, public safety, arts, health, historical, and educational purposes; manage its resources in keeping with Don Lupe and Lilia’s vision; and maintain the foundation’s standing and legacy in the community.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. South Texas Food Bank says its mission is to alleviate hunger in its service area by distributing donated food through food banks and other qualified nonprofits. PILLAR describes itself as a mental health nonprofit providing counseling and educational services, particularly for young people facing emotional challenges. The Webb County Heritage Foundation says it works to raise awareness of local heritage and preserve historic architecture, ranching heritage, and cultural traditions. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve health care, theater, higher education, historic preservation, and support for Laredo College.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 48 grants totaling $1,305,775. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $100,000, with a median of $15,000.
The largest listed 2024 awards included $100,000 to Texas A&M International University for its operating fund; $90,000 to South Texas Food Bank for its operating fund; and $80,000 to Ruth B Cowl’s Rehabilitation Center for patient care services. Other awards included $75,000 each to Habitat for Humanity of Laredo–Webb County and Mercy Ministries, and $68,000 to PILLAR, all for operating support. Casa De Misericordia received $60,000 for its operating fund. Bethany House, Junior Achievement of Laredo, Laredo Theater Guild International, and Texas A&M Foundation each received $50,000; Boys and Girls Clubs of Laredo received $40,000 for youth athletic programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shirley Gonzalez as President/Director; Robert Gonzalez as Treasurer/Director; Robert J Gonzalez Jr as V-President/Director; Ana S Gonzalez as Secretary/Director; Claudia Y Gonzalez as Director; and Nadia A Gonzalez and Brendan P Adams as Advisory/Directors.
The foundation’s website identifies Bob Gonzalez as President and says he became president in January 2024. It identifies Rob Gonzalez as Treasurer/Vice President of Investments and Administration.
The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez is led by Robert J Gonzalez Jr., V-President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert J Gonzalez Jr.
V-President & Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Shirley Gonzalez
President & Director
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Ana S Gonzalez
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Claudia Y Gonzalez
Director
Advisory & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Robert Gonzalez
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Brendan P Adams
Advisory & Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $20K (2024)
Nadia A Gonzalez
Advisory & Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $17K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to Robert Gonzalez (Treasurer/Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez
How much does The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez give each year?
The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez gave $1.3M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 51 grants.
What is The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez's typical grant size?
The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $27,204, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez give grants?
The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laredo, TX (36 grants), Zapata, TX (2 grants) and San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez's largest grantees?
The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez's largest 2024 grantees include Texas A&M International University ($100,000), South Texas Food Bank ($90,000) and Ruth B Cowl's Rehabilitation Center ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez?
The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez reported $35.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (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 The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist charitable organizations with charitable, scientific, religious, public safety, arts, health, historical, and educational purposes; manage its resources in keeping with Don Lupe and Lilia’s vision; and maintain the foundation’s standing and legacy in the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez?
The foundation’s website invites eligible organizations to submit grant requests by email. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez's EIN?
The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3005930. 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 The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Prairie Foundation
Midland, TX
The Prairie Foundation funds organizations working in health, education, food assistance, housing and homelessness, survivor services, and animal welfare. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000, and supported work in Midland, Odessa, and Laredo, Texas, and the San Francisco Bay Area. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; application materials are available from the grants committee chairman, and no deadlines are listed.
Assets
$41.7M
Grants
71
Total Given
$1.6M
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
D D Hachar Charitable Trust
Pittsburgh, PA
The trust funds healthcare, education, and poverty alleviation, with a focus on the Laredo, Texas area; recent grants went to Texas organizations. In 2025, grants ranged from $10,000 to $222,742, with a median of $25,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$13.4M
Grants
13
Total Given
$622K
Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust
Laredo, TX
The Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust supports Catholic, educational, and health institutions and local social-service organizations, with most funding focused on nonprofit causes in Webb and Zapata counties, Texas. Recent grants ranged from $10,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000. Its filing says an application form is available on its website; applications are due October 15.
Assets
$65.7M
Grants
31
Total Given
$3.7M
American Electric Power Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The American Electric Power Foundation funds education, especially STEM, basic human services, social justice, and environmental protection, primarily for organizations in AEP’s service territory or with broader beneficial impact. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $1,428,570, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; eligible organizations need an invitation from their local AEP Operating Company.
Assets
$43.6M
Grants
753
Total Given
$23.0M
South Texas Outreach Foundation
Laredo, TX
In its final reported year, South Texas Outreach Foundation funded food assistance, shelter, animal care, rehabilitation, and other charitable services, primarily in Texas, with some grants elsewhere. Its 2022 grants ranged from $5,000 to $207,000, with a median of $32,500; it funded only preselected organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests. The foundation’s assets were transferred to North Texas Charitable Foundation.
Assets
—
Grants
56
Total Given
$2.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-guadalupe-and-lilia-martinez-morg_b3f57fc9ca2b44f18153507eef4dde8b
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_743005930_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-guadalupe-and-lilia-martinez-morg_b3f57fc9ca2b44f18153507eef4dde8b},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-21. 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 The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez'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.
The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez down — hundreds of funders to go?