Ttees Joseph Martinson Memorial Fund
Preselected recipients only
Ttees Joseph Martinson Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$140,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $117,250 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $169,752 | 10 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $117,250 | 10 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $140,000 | 10 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Ttees Joseph Martinson Memorial Fund 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 Ttees Joseph Martinson Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $70,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of American Folk Art | General operating | $25,000 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General operating | $15,000 |
| Childrens Aid | General operating | $15,000 |
| Childrens Defense Fund | General operating | $15,000 |
| First Book | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General operating | $15,000 |
| Grace Cottage Hospital | General operating | $10,000 |
| AIDS Project of Southern Vermont | General operating | $10,000 |
| Vermont Public Radio | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JTC Trust Company Delaware LTD
- Linda S Martinson
- Johanna Mayer
Questions people ask
Does Ttees Joseph Martinson Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ttees Joseph Martinson Memorial Fund give?
$140,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Ttees Joseph Martinson Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists JTC Trust Company Delaware LTD (Trustee, As Req'd), Linda S Martinson (Co-Ttee, As Req'd) and Johanna Mayer (Co-Ttee, As Req'd).
What does Ttees Joseph Martinson Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and health.