The Carmage and Martha Ann Walls Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Carmage and Martha Ann Walls Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $280,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$280,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $247,500 the year before.
54% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $286,000 | 26 | $5.4 million |
| 2023 | $247,500 | 22 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $280,000 | 24 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
The Carmage and Martha Ann Walls Foundation 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.
What The Carmage and Martha Ann Walls Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 21 | $270,000 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity University - Alumni Relations and Advancement | Walls family endowed scholarship fund | $150,000 |
| Economic Action Committee | Public support | $10,000 |
| Guadalupe 4H Council | Public support | $10,000 |
| Kurth Memorial Animal Shelter | Public support | $10,000 |
| Galveston Island Meals on Wheels | Public support | $10,000 |
| Red River Valley Veterans Memorial | Public support | $10,000 |
| The Council on Recovery | Public support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Comal County | Public support | $10,000 |
| True to Life Ministries | Public support | $10,000 |
| Hill Country Veterans Center | Public support | $5,000 |
| Nacogdoches Hope | Public support | $5,000 |
| Resource & Crisis Center | Public support | $5,000 |
| Smart Family Literacy Inc | Public support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Kerrville Kroc | Public support | $5,000 |
| United Way of SW Oklahoma | Public support | $4,000 |
| Embrace Hope | Public support | $3,000 |
| Lawton Food Bank | Public support | $3,000 |
| Lamp-Lite Theatre | Public support | $2,500 |
| Nacogdoches Safe Place | Public support | $2,500 |
| Bay Area Rehabilitation Center | Public support | $2,000 |
| Baytown Habitat for Humanities Co Faith Presbyterian Church | Public support | $2,000 |
| Love Network | Public support | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Co Faith Presbyterian Church | Public support | $2,000 |
| United Way of Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County | Public support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lissa W Walls
- Randolph C Tillotson
- John R Allender
- Ruby Barrow
Questions people ask
Does The Carmage and Martha Ann Walls Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Carmage and Martha Ann Walls Foundation give?
$280,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Carmage and Martha Ann Walls Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lissa W Walls (Trustee/President), Randolph C Tillotson (Trustee), John R Allender (Trustee/Secretary) and Ruby Barrow (Treasurer).
What does The Carmage and Martha Ann Walls Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and food and hunger.