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Vernon A Martin Trust

Preselected recipients only Columbus, Ohio · EIN 386194394

Vernon A Martin Trust is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,214 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $4,738 and the largest $4,738. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $13,698 the year before.

33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$12,9003$304,732
2024$13,6983$325,044
2025$14,2143$348,920

How to apply

Vernon A Martin Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Vernon A Martin Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan3$14,214

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Donald Whaley Childrens Center
Flint, MI
General operating$4,738
Carriage Town Ministries
Flint, MI
Support of carriage town$4,738
Mott Community College
Flint, MI
Scholarships$4,738

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Vernon A Martin Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Vernon A Martin Trust give?

$14,214 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $4,738.

Who runs Vernon A Martin Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee).

What does Vernon A Martin Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.

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