Tua Martin Charitable Trust
Tua Martin Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $493,458, all to recipients in Virginia.
Tua Martin Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Tua Martin Charitable Trust gave $493K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $493,458
- +393.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +1100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,122
- -58.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $13,396,061
- +18.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tua Martin Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tua Martin Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eastern Va Medical School Fdn (Evms) ($50K). Together the top 10 received $450K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 13 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tua Martin Charitable Trust gives
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $493K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $493K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Va Medical School Fdn (Evms) Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA Virginia Beach, VA | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Children's Hospital King's Daughters Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| United Way of Virginia Fredericksburg, VA | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Meal on Wheels Chesapeake Chesapeake, VA | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Senior Services of Southeastern VA Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Tidewater Friends of Foster Care Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted General | $40,000 |
| Bon Secours Richmond, VA | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Forkids Chesapeake, VA | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,396,061 | $2,883,873 | $674,812 | $493,458 | 12 | $582,962 | $613,630 | $708,387 |
| 2023 | $11,287,476 | $12,011,068 | $161,848 | $100,000 | 1 | $130,662 | $225,801 | $271,726 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tua Martin Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $708K 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 available filing does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including hospitals and medical institutions, human-services organizations, and a therapeutic riding program. For example, Friends of Foster Care describes its work as enriching the lives of foster children; Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia says it provides professional services and inspires hope; ForKids describes programs addressing homelessness and poverty for families and children; and Equi-Kids says it supports equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust gave $493,458 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Every listed grant was for “unrestricted general” purposes. Recipients included Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation, Armed Services YMCA, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, United Way of Virginia, Meal on Wheels Chesapeake, and Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, each receiving $50,000. Friends of Foster Care received $50,000; Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia received $40,000; Bon Secours and ForKids each received $30,000; St. Mary’s Home received $23,458; and Equi-Kids Therapeutic Riding Program received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Tua Martin Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bank Of America N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$46K (2023) → $133K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $133K, to Bank of America N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tua Martin Charitable Trust
How much does Tua Martin Charitable Trust give each year?
Tua Martin Charitable Trust gave $493K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
What is Tua Martin Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Tua Martin Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $41,122, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tua Martin Charitable Trust give grants?
Tua Martin Charitable Trust gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (6 grants), Chesapeake, VA (2 grants) and Virginia Beach, VA (2 grants).
Does Tua Martin Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tua Martin Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tua Martin Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Tua Martin Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Eastern Va Medical School Fdn (Evms) ($50,000), Armed Services YMCA ($50,000) and Children's Hospital King's Daughters ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tua Martin Charitable Trust?
Tua Martin Charitable Trust reported $13.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $583K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $708K (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 Tua Martin Charitable Trust fund?
The available filing does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including hospitals and medical institutions, human-services organizations, and a therapeutic riding program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tua Martin Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tua Martin Charitable Trust's EIN?
Tua Martin Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6737824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Tua Martin Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Tua Martin Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tua-martin-charitable-trust-morg_8cf8043e66f442f68ee35d5ada8d73a1
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