Willie I Wanda & W F Martin
Willie I Wanda & W F Martin is a private foundation based in Abilene, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $431,000 to organizations in Texas and New Mexico, including universities, community-service organizations, and nonprofits providing assistance to people in need.
Willie I Wanda & W F Martin at a glance
In short: Willie I Wanda & W F Martin gave $431K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $431,000
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,917
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,901,316
- -2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (79% 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 Willie I Wanda & W F Martin
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 701, Abilene, TX 79601
Phone: (325) 627-7100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Willie I Wanda & W F Martin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McMurry University ($125K). Together the top 10 received $411K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 62 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 21% to recipients in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Willie I Wanda & W F Martin open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $334K (2020) to $431K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $431K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McMurry University Abilene, TX | Educational | $125,000 |
| New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM | Educational | $90,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Abilene Abilene, TX | Educational | $73,500 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Lubbock, TX | Educational | $60,000 |
| Big Country CASA Abilene, TX | Mentoring Program | $12,500 |
| Abilene Heritage Square Abilene, TX | Preservation and Education | $10,000 |
| Abilene Red Cross Abilene, TX | Promote Blood Donations | $10,000 |
| Christian Service Center of Abilene Abilene, TX | Provide Assistance to Those in Need | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Abilene Abilene, TX | Feed the Homeless | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Abilene, TX | Feed Those in Need | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,901,316 | $438,814 | $571,930 | $431,000 | 12 | $463,545 | $330,643 | $448,169 |
| 2024 | $5,034,432 | $487,342 | $581,469 | $406,000 | 12 | $435,494 | $339,136 | $460,015 |
| 2023 | $5,128,559 | $388,584 | $475,995 | $384,000 | 12 | $418,452 | $335,931 | $444,197 |
| 2022 | $5,215,970 | $613,965 | $526,116 | $400,000 | 13 | $428,923 | $517,822 | $424,092 |
| 2021 | $5,128,121 | $437,753 | $532,088 | $406,000 | 13 | — | $344,224 | $436,309 |
| 2020 | $5,222,456 | $308,265 | $459,335 | $333,625 | 5 | — | $211,117 | $421,773 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Willie I Wanda & W F Martin reported a distributable amount of $448K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported educational purposes, mentoring, preservation and education, blood donation promotion, and assistance to people in need.
Among its grantees, McMurry University describes its mission as preparing students, shaped by Christian principles, for leadership, service, and professional success. Meals on Wheels says it prepares and delivers hot meals to elderly and disabled people five days a week. Abilene Heritage Square says it aims to provide a home for the Abilene Public Library’s main branch, expand educational opportunities, contribute to the surrounding neighborhood’s revival, and provide community gathering space. Christian Service Center of Abilene describes its work as benevolent assistance and spiritual ministry to people in need. Presbyterian Medical Care Mission says it operates a charitable clinic providing affordable medical care, prescription assistance, and related services to uninsured, low-income adults in the Abilene area.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $431,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $125,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants were $125,000 to McMurry University, $90,000 to New Mexico State University, $73,500 to Junior Achievement of Abilene, and $60,000 to Texas Tech Foundation; each was listed for educational purposes. Other 2025 grants included $12,500 to Big Country CASA for a mentoring program and $10,000 each to Abilene Heritage Square, Abilene Red Cross, Christian Service Center of Abilene, Food Bank of Abilene, Meals on Wheels, Presbyterian Medical Care Mission, and Salvation Army.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists First Financial Trust Asset and Linda Cain as trustees.
Willie I Wanda & W F Martin's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
First Financial Trust Asset
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$41K (2020) → $43K (2025)
Linda Cain
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $43K, to First Financial Trust Asset (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Willie I Wanda & W F Martin
How much does Willie I Wanda & W F Martin give each year?
Willie I Wanda & W F Martin gave $431K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $406K across 12 grants.
What is Willie I Wanda & W F Martin's typical grant size?
Willie I Wanda & W F Martin's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $35,917, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Willie I Wanda & W F Martin give grants?
Willie I Wanda & W F Martin gives mostly in Texas: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Abilene, TX (10 grants).
Does Willie I Wanda & W F Martin give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Willie I Wanda & W F Martin's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (4 grants) and "Provide Assistance to Those in Need" (3 grants).
Who are Willie I Wanda & W F Martin's largest grantees?
Willie I Wanda & W F Martin's largest 2025 grantees include McMurry University ($125,000), New Mexico State University ($90,000) and Junior Achievement of Abilene ($73,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Willie I Wanda & W F Martin?
Willie I Wanda & W F Martin reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $464K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $448K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Willie I Wanda & W F Martin fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported educational purposes, mentoring, preservation and education, blood donation promotion, and assistance to people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Willie I Wanda & W F Martin?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Willie I Wanda & W F Martin's EIN?
Willie I Wanda & W F Martin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6334363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Willie I Wanda & W F Martin 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Willie I Wanda & W F Martin funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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