Willie I Wanda & W F Martin Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyAbilene, Texas · EIN 75-6334363 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$431K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcmurry University | Abilene, TX | Educational | $125,000 |
| New Mexico State University | Las Cruces, NM | Educational | $90,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Abilene | Abilene, TX | Educational | $73,500 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Lubbock, TX | Educational | $60,000 |
| Big Country Casa | Abilene, TX | Mentoring program | $12,500 |
| Abilene Heritage Square | Abilene, TX | Preservation and education | $10,000 |
| Abilene Red Cross | Abilene, TX | Promote blood donations | $10,000 |
| Christian Service Center of Abilene | Abilene, TX | Provide assistance to those in need | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Abilene | Abilene, TX | Feed the homeless | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Abilene, TX | Feed those in need | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Medical Care Mission | Abilene, TX | Provide assistance to those in need | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Abilene, TX | Provide assistance to those in need | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $431,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $406,000 | 12 |
| 2022 | $384,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630419349100413
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6334363
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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