Stark Martin Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Stark Martin Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Arvada, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $118,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$118,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $115,000 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $115,000 | 12 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $118,500 | 12 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jessica Enhinger 7033 W 82nd Pl, Arvada, CO 80003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 455-7194, grants@starkmartincharitabletrust.org |
| What to submit | A charitable organization requesting a grant should submit the following before the annual deadline: 1) a completed online application including description of the organization, ein, charitable activities and beneficiaries. 2) list of organization's principal officers, board members, and trustees (including contact information for each) 3) income and expense statement 4) amount of grant requested 5)description of how grant would be used |
What Stark Martin Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $103,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Families in Nature | Youth education | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Center of Fredericksburg | Community development | $20,000 |
| Caritas of Austin | Community development | $15,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Community development | $15,000 |
| Hill Country Community Needs Council | Community development | $13,000 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation | Youth education | $10,000 |
| Girlstart | Youth education | $7,500 |
| Assistance League of Phoenix | Community development | $5,000 |
| Fredericksburg Isd Education Foundation | Youth education | $5,000 |
| Ballet Austin | Community development | $5,000 |
| Austin Classical Guitar | Youth education | $2,000 |
| Austin Montessori School | Youth education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeanine Kuhlken
- Julie V Kuhlken
- David L Kuhlken
- Jessica Ehinger
Questions people ask
Does Stark Martin Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Stark Martin Charitable Trust give?
$118,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Stark Martin Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeanine Kuhlken (Trustee), Julie V Kuhlken (Trustee), David L Kuhlken (Trustee) and Jessica Ehinger (Administrator).
What does Stark Martin Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and youth programs.