Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $78,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$78,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $82,000 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,000 | 6 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $78,000 | 10 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Francis and Christine 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 Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $43,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mongabay Org Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Health in Harmony Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nature and Culture International | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Synchronicity Earth USA Inc | Amazon Alliance (Grace Souza) | $10,000 |
| Help Peru Inc | Conservamos por la Naturaleza | $5,000 |
| If Not US Then Who | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The International Wilderness Leadership Foundation | Coalition Wild | $5,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | IoES Pritzker Award | $5,000 |
| Public Media Group of Southern California | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy C Martin
- Christine W Martin
- David F Martin
- Hanh Nguyen Martin
- Kenneth H Martin
- Lily Sun-Young Martin
Questions people ask
Does Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation give?
$78,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy C Martin (VP), Christine W Martin (Dir, Pres, Sec), David F Martin (VP) and Hanh Nguyen Martin (VP) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and international.