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The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation

Preselected recipients only Austin, Texas · EIN 760455300

The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $225,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $52,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $113,000 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$113,0002$205,557
2024$225,0004$180,521

How to apply

The Edward & Brenda Martin 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas3$125,000
District of Columbia1$100,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
National Housing Endowment
Washington, DC
General operating fund$100,000
Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ
Austin, TX
General Operating Fund$80,000
Home Builders Institute
Houston, TX
General operating fund$25,000
HomeAid Houston
Houston, TX
General operating fund$20,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation give?

$225,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $52,500.

Who runs The Edward & Brenda Martin Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Edward E Martin Jr (President) and Brenda A Martin (Secretary).

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