Private foundation · EIN 45-2743724 · Kilgore, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ruben and Sue Martin Family Foundation

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: 3 grants paid, $320K total, median $100K. 67% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$320K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in TX
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Longview EpcLongview, TXTo help makechrist known byothers$120K
Thrive LongviewLongview, TXDonationforbuilding fund$100K
University of ArkansasFayetteville, ARDonation forcollege of businessscholars fund$100K

By state: Texas 2 · Arkansas 1

About this foundation

Ruben and Sue Martin Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kilgore, Texas, administered in care of Ruben S Martin III, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Ruben and Sue Martin Family Foundation 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 Ruben and Sue Martin Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $320K across 3 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Ruben and Sue Martin Family Foundation give?

Texas (2 grants), Arkansas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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