The Ellen Wills Martin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ellen Wills Martin Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $82,000 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$82,000
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $72,000 the year before.
61% 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 | $72,000 | 39 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $82,000 | 48 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
The Ellen Wills Martin 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 The Ellen Wills Martin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $7,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 11 | $18,500 |
| New York | 9 | $14,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $6,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $4,500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $3,500 |
| California | 2 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orangutan Outreach | General support | $6,000 |
| University of St Andrews American Foundation Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| New York University | General support | $5,000 |
| Romanian Christian Enterprises - Sonrise School | General support | $5,000 |
| Oglala Lakota College | General support | $4,000 |
| Anglican Relief & Development Foundation (Ukraine | General Support | $3,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General support | $3,000 |
| St Jude's Children Reseach Hospital | General support | $2,500 |
| Romanian Christian Enterprises - Annual Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Care USA | General support | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $2,000 |
| Anglican Relief & Development Foundation (Ukraine | General support | $2,000 |
| Hidden Wings | General support | $2,000 |
| The Falls Church Anglican Refugee Care Ministry | General support | $2,000 |
| Priory in the USA of the Order of St John | General support | $2,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | General support | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | General Support | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | General Support | $1,000 |
| Army Emergency Relief Care | General support | $1,000 |
| Childfund International | General support | $1,000 |
| Georgetown Ministry Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Musella Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Society of the Cincinnati New Jersey | General support | $1,000 |
| West Point Fund Association of Graduates | General support | $1,000 |
| Norfolk Lyons Club Ambulance | General support | $1,000 |
| Norfolk Volunteer Fire Dept | General support | $1,000 |
| Grace Church School | General support | $1,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Great Mountain Forest | General support | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Foundation of America | General support | $1,000 |
| Montgomery Housing Partnership | General support | $1,000 |
| New International Prague Christian Library | General support | $1,000 |
| Rivendale School Building Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Society of the Cincinnati New Jersey | General support | $1,000 |
| Society of Cincinnati General Society | General support | $1,000 |
| University of St Andrews American Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Chapman University | General support | $1,000 |
| Garden Club of Virginia | General support | $1,000 |
| Loomis Chaffee School | General support | $1,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Wills Martin
- john wills martin
- williams s martin IV
- elizabeth a chapman
Questions people ask
Does The Ellen Wills Martin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ellen Wills Martin Foundation give?
$82,000 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Ellen Wills Martin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ellen Wills Martin (Trustee), john wills martin (tRUStEE), williams s martin IV (trustEE) and elizabeth a chapman (trustEE).
What does The Ellen Wills Martin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and faith communities.