Willie I Wanda & W F Martin Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Willie I Wanda & W F Martin Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Abilene, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $431,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$431,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $406,000 the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $384,000 | 12 | $9.2 million |
| 2023 | $406,000 | 12 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $431,000 | 12 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
Willie I Wanda & W F Martin Charitable 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.
What Willie I Wanda & W F Martin Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $341,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $90,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McMurry University | Educational | $125,000 |
| New Mexico State University | Educational | $90,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Abilene | Educational | $73,500 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Educational | $60,000 |
| Big Country Casa | Mentoring program | $12,500 |
| Abilene Heritage Square | Preservation and education | $10,000 |
| Abilene Red Cross | Promote blood donations | $10,000 |
| Christian Service Center of Abilene | Provide assistance to those in need | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Abilene | Feed the homeless | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Feed those in need | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Medical Care Mission | Provide assistance to those in need | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Provide assistance to those in need | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- First Financial Trust Asset
- Linda Cain
Questions people ask
Does Willie I Wanda & W F Martin Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Willie I Wanda & W F Martin Charitable Trust give?
$431,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Willie I Wanda & W F Martin Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists First Financial Trust Asset (Trustee) and Linda Cain (Trustee).
What does Willie I Wanda & W F Martin Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.