Private foundation · EIN 30-6737824 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tua Martin Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $493K total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$493K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eastern Va Medical School Fdn (evms)Norfolk, VAUnrestricted general$50K
Armed Services YMCAVirginia Beach, VAUnrestricted general$50K
Children's Hospital King's DaughtersNorfolk, VAUnrestricted general$50K
United Way of VirginiaFredericksburg, VAUnrestricted general$50K
Meal on Wheels ChesapeakeChesapeake, VAUnrestricted general$50K
Senior Services of Southeastern VaNorfolk, VAUnrestricted general$50K
Tidewater Friends of Foster CareNorfolk, VAUnrestricted general$50K
Catholic Charities of Eastern VirginiaNorfolk, VAUnrestricted general$40K
Bon SecoursRichmond, VAUnrestricted general$30K
ForkidsChesapeake, VAUnrestricted general$30K
St Mary's HomeNorfolk, VAUnrestricted general$23K
Equi-Kids Therapeutic Riding ProgramVirginia Beach, VAUnrestricted general$20K

About this foundation

Tua Martin Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Alexandra Lio, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Tua Martin Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Tua Martin Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $493K across 12 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Tua Martin Charitable Trust give?

Virginia (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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