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Universal Martial Arts Foundation is a private association based in AIEA, HI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Martin Thomas Buell. It holds total assets of $68K. Annual income is reported at $13K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Universal Martial Arts Foundation has made 27 grants totaling $22K, with a median grant of $170. Annual giving has grown from $600 in 2020 to $5K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $12K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $4K, with an average award of $810.778. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Hawaii, Tennessee, Utah, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Universal Martial Arts Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in HI, TN, UT.
Universal Martial Arts Foundation has distributed a total of $22K across 27 grants. The median grant size is $170, with an average of $810.778. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $4K.
Universal Martial Arts Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Universal Martial Arts Foundation is headquartered in AIEA, HI. While based in HI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Buehl | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Terri Smith | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$12K
Total Assets
$72K
Fair Market Value
$85K
Net Worth
$72K
Grants Paid
$5K
Contributions
$4K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$4K
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$22K
Average Grant
$810.778
Median Grant
$170
Unique Recipients
13
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agape Christian FellowshipDEFRAY OPERATING COSTS | Honolulu, HI | $3K | 2023 |
| Universal Kempo KarateDEFRAY COSTS FOR STUDENTS | Aiea, HI | $2K | 2023 |
| Camp Agape HawaiiDEFRAY OPERATING COSTS | Honolulu, HI | $1K | 2023 |
| Kick Start KarateDEFRAY OPERATING COSTS | Honolulu, HI | $200 | 2023 |
| Waipahu Elementary SchoolDEFRAY OPERATING COSTS | Waipahu, HI | $170 | 2022 |
| Pearl City Highlands Intermediate SchoolDEFRAY OPERATING COSTS | Pearl City, HI | $170 | 2022 |
| Pearl City High SchoolDEFRAY OPERATING EXPENSES | Pearl City, HI | N/A | 2022 |
| St JudeDEFRRAY OPERATING COSTS | Memphis, TN | N/A | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectDEFRAY OPERATING COSTS | Topeka, KS | N/A | 2022 |
| Palisades Elementary PtoDEFRAY OPERATING COSTS | Pearl City, HI | $240 | 2021 |
| Luci Donahue10 CHEMO HEAD SCARFS | Honolulu, HI | $230 | 2021 |
| Kick Start Hawaii FoundationDEFRAY OPERATING COSTS | Honolulu, HI | $100 | 2021 |
| Light Of The World Morman ChurchDEFRAY OPERATING COSTS | Salt Lake City, UT | N/A | 2021 |