Martin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Martin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $675,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$675,000
- Assets$13.5 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was up from $401,500 the year before.
77% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $401,500 | 27 | $12.5 million |
| 2023 | $401,500 | 10 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 34 | $13.5 million |
How to apply
Martin Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Martin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 10 | $880,000 |
| California | 10 | $152,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $37,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $36,000 |
| New York | 3 | $27,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $6,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $675,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County | Unrestricted charitable grant | $65,000 |
| Alverno College | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Children's Discovery Museum | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| The Theater Bug Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $35,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Amigos de Guadalupe | Unrestricted charitable grant | $18,000 |
| Destinationhome | Unrestricted charitable grant | $17,000 |
| Cathedral Center | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Marion Medical Mission | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Next Act Theater | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Sacred Heart Community Service | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Veggielution Community Farm | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Guttmacher Institute | Unrestricted charitable grant | $12,000 |
| Coe College | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc of Lynn | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| International Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Santa Maria Urban Ministries | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Theatreworks | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Loveland Foundation Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $7,500 |
| Rosie the Riveter | Unrestricted charitable grant | $7,500 |
| Sierra Community House | Unrestricted charitable grant | $6,000 |
| American Conservatory Theater | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| American Leadership Forum | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Mountain View Day Worker Center | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $3,000 |
| Family Promise of Ozaukee County | Unrestricted charitable grant | $2,000 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,000 |
| Camp Chippewa Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,000 |
| Oasis Bike Workshop | Unrestricted charitable grant | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vincent L Martin
- Jennifer L Martin
- Karen Martin
- Timothy P Martin
Questions people ask
Does Martin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martin Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Martin Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Vincent L Martin (Trustee), Jennifer L Martin (Trustee), Karen Martin (Trustee) and Timothy P Martin (Trustee).
What does Martin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and youth programs.