Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn
Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 35 grants totaling $556,901, including scholarship grants to universities and unrestricted general grants to community organizations.
Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn at a glance
In short: Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn gave $557K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Georgia. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $556,901
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,911
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,822,460
- +4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Doreen Stratton at Bank of America as the contact and says application forms are provided to high school guidance counselors. The listed deadlines—March 1 for new scholarships and June 1 for renewals—are past cycles as of October 2, 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Doreen Stratton Bank Of America
Mailing address: Ct2-545-02-03 200 Glastonbury Blvd, Glastonbury, CT 06033
Phone: (860) 244-4891
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Georgia Southern University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $354K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 179 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Dallas, Texas. In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 4% to Florida, and 1% each to Alabama, Massachusetts, and South Carolina. The filing’s listed scholarship restrictions concern residents of Liberty County, Georgia, or their children.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 33 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $472K (2020) to $580K (2022). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $557K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| The Hinesville Arts Council Hinesville, GA | Unrestricted General | $41,160 |
| Flemington Presbyterian Church Hinesville, GA | Unrestricted General | $41,160 |
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| United Way of the Coastal Empire Savannah, GA | Unrestricted General | $24,303 |
| Midway Museum Inc Midway, GA | Unrestricted General | $24,303 |
| Midway Church and Society Midway, GA | Unrestricted General | $24,303 |
| Leconte-Woodmanston Foundation Inc Midway, GA | Unrestricted General | $18,684 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,822,460 | $1,164,757 | $659,643 | $556,901 | 35 | $586,249 | $1,102,957 | $628,277 |
| 2024 | $10,314,122 | $1,059,018 | $606,614 | $512,754 | 34 | $540,343 | $990,666 | $589,490 |
| 2023 | $9,872,795 | $301,368 | $602,443 | $527,276 | 34 | $551,820 | $246,721 | $537,298 |
| 2022 | $10,177,915 | $-235,987 | $682,879 | $580,271 | 41 | $604,297 | $159,151 | $548,831 |
| 2021 | $11,096,973 | $2,304,914 | $592,840 | $495,464 | 35 | $521,598 | $2,238,702 | $611,372 |
| 2020 | $9,370,182 | $816,441 | $540,028 | $472,476 | 33 | — | $766,109 | $516,502 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn reported a distributable amount of $628K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants include scholarships and unrestricted general support. Among the recipients, Midway Museum describes itself as an educational charitable organization operating a historical museum of Coastal Georgia. United Way of the Coastal Empire says its mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring powers of communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $556,901. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest award was $100,000 to Georgia Southern University for scholarships. Other scholarship grants included $30,000 to the University of Georgia, $25,000 to Kennesaw State University, and $25,000 to the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Among other notable grants, the foundation gave $41,160 each to The Hinesville Arts Council and Flemington Presbyterian Church, both for unrestricted general support. It also gave $24,303 each to United Way of the Coastal Empire and Midway Museum for unrestricted general support. Savannah College of Art and Design and the University of Miami each received $5,000. SCAD describes its work as preparing students for creative professions; the University of Miami describes itself as a comprehensive research university.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes a scholarship process in which application forms are provided to high school guidance counselors. Materials listed are a transcript, class rank, and verification of SAT or ACT scores. Eligibility restrictions stated on that filing are residence in Liberty County, Georgia, or being the child of a resident; ranking in the top 10% of the class; a minimum SAT score of 1,000 or equivalent ACT score; and attendance at a regionally accredited college, university, or nursing school.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$65K (2021) → $73K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $73K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn
How much does Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn give each year?
Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn gave $557K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $513K across 34 grants.
What is Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn's typical grant size?
Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,911, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn that year got $5K on average.
Where does Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn give grants?
Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn gives mostly in Georgia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (4 grants), Atlanta, GA (4 grants), Hinesville, GA (3 grants) and Midway, GA (3 grants).
Does Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (20 grants).
Who are Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn's largest grantees?
Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Georgia Southern University ($100,000), The Hinesville Arts Council ($41,160) and Flemington Presbyterian Church ($41,160), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn?
Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $586K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $628K (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 Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants include scholarships and unrestricted general support. Among the recipients, Midway Museum describes itself as an educational charitable organization operating a historical museum of Coastal Georgia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn?
The 2024 filing lists Doreen Stratton at Bank of America as the contact and says application forms are provided to high school guidance counselors. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn's EIN?
Tuw Margaret L Martin Char Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6305150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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