The Martin Foundation was formed in 1992 to provide a means for perpetuating the charitable generosity of David Moser Martin (1918-1990) and Patsy Ann Martin (1926-1998).

David and Patsy Martin took great pride in every neighborhood that they resided. They were great believers in being both socially and civicly involved in their community. David served for 11 years on the Board of Directors and as President of the Lake LBJ Municipal Utility District in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. In that capacity he was responsible for the formation of the Horseshoe Bay Fire Department, EMS service and the Police Department. Such was his contribution to the Horseshoe Bay community, the developers and the owners were inspired to create a family park as a lasting memorial to his civic leadership and community spirit.

It is with this same appreciation for the strength that evolves from a community which comes together to solve their own problems, that Samuel Martin guides the activities of the foundation today. With contributions to the Marble Falls; Family Crisis Center, Helping Center, CASA, Children's Advocacy Center, Neighborhood Center Meals on Wheels, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Marble Falls Library, Seton Hospital, Martin Park, EMS, various other care organizations and emergency needs as they arise.  For a list of our contributions, click here.

The foundation’s mandate is to primarily support local volunteer services to assure that the proceeds provided will directly benefit individuals in need.   Although we will continue to expand the support that we provide locally, we also consider it important to contribute to other projects that serve to help those in need elsewhere or indirectly benefit us all.   Homes for Humanity is one such program that we support.

ORGANIZATION

The foundation is managed by a Board of Trustees appointed by Samuel Martin.  Members of the Board of Trustees of The Martin Foundation do not receive any compensation for their work. We currently do not employ any staff or incur any overhead for facilities. Mr. Martin provides office space, supplies and services.  American Bank of Texas generously donates its banking services.  The only expense the Foundation pays for is accounting services. Otherwise, 100% of every dollar collected is distributed to needy individuals and other charity organizations.

As the Foundation’s support efforts increase, we anticipate the need to hire assistants, provide a facility, and absorb some level of overhead expenses. Regardless of how much the organization grows, our goal will always be to distribute the absolute most we can of the contributions we receive. No individual is going to become wealthy working for The Martin Foundation.

 Martin Foundation Board of Trustees:

Samuel A. Martin - President & Treasurer
Charlie Keiser III - Vice President
Jerome Davis - Trustee

HSB Fire, Police and EMS Assistance Fund Committee:

Chris Mulvaney - Fund Founder & Resident of Horseshoe Bay
Butch McClaugherty - Fund Co-Founder & Resident of Horseshoe Bay
Samuel A. Martin - Board of Directors Martin Foundation
Charlie Keiser III - Board of Directors Martin Foundation
Jerome Davis - Board of Directors Martin Foundation
Michael Thuss - Lake LBJ MUD General Manager
Bill Lane - Lake LBJ MUD Police Chief
Danny Wooten - Lake LBJ MUD Fire Chief