Gerard and Carolyn Martin Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gerard and Carolyn Martin Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Odessa, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $136,784 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$136,784
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $125,502 the year before.
75% of its 2025 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 | $125,915 | 19 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $125,502 | 21 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $136,784 | 9 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Gerard and Carolyn Martin Foundation Inc 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 Gerard and Carolyn Martin Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $39,815 |
| New York | 1 | $23,969 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cues | Assist w/missionto educate | $50,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | Donation to support Church general fund | $28,000 |
| Individual | Assist classrooms in need | $23,969 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Assist with mission for Hurricane Helene relief | $10,000 |
| Portland Lutheran Church Cem | Upkeep of on site cemetery | $10,000 |
| The Neighborhood Center of Southlake | Assist in mission to provide anyone in need with the necessary resources to improve lives. | $6,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Assist with mission One Fund, helping area charities | $5,000 |
| Gofundme | Donation to the Loving Memory Brandon Ward Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Anclote Elementary | Purchase custom floor mats for under drinking fountains to eliminate slip hazard | $815 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis Martin
- Victoria Breitenfield
- Cheryl Berg
Questions people ask
Does Gerard and Carolyn Martin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gerard and Carolyn Martin Foundation Inc give?
$136,784 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gerard and Carolyn Martin Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dennis Martin (Trustee), Victoria Breitenfield (Trustee) and Cheryl Berg (Trustee).
What does Gerard and Carolyn Martin Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.