What he has done is created a permanent source of funding for these agencies. The organizations he has named in the fund can count on receiving an annual check from now until forever.

The EITC is a credit based on earned income. To qualify, the individual must be working and must be a citizen. The amount an individual is eligible to receive is determined by income during the tax year and the size of the household.

Low-income families who file at the VITA site may qualify for a substantial Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

I'm absolutely thrilled that a man such as him exists in our community. What Ron Martin exemplifies is a true philanthropist's heart.

This is not a one-time thing for Martin. It is a pattern of caring and kindness.

The Hilton Prize was established in 1996 to call attention to organizations that are effective and innovative leaders in addressing humanitarian needs and to encourage others to contribute to their good work,