The Martin Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Martin Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.3 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$53.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.3 million | 47 | $47.0 million |
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 52 | $50.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 50 | $53.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Martin Foundation Inc 3200 Bailey Ln Suite 199, Naples, FL 34105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (239) 649-4543 |
| What to submit, restrictions | Write for guidelines to above address |
What The Martin Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $435,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $340,000 |
| California | 7 | $315,000 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $275,000 |
| New York | 7 | $235,000 |
| Washington | 6 | $160,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $160,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $120,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $115,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservancy of SWFL | Phython & senior climate policy position | $200,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | Storm water system | $150,000 |
| Umass Boston | Nurse practitioner scholarship fund | $120,000 |
| Lawrence General Hospital | General support | $100,000 |
| Questscope | General support | $100,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | Plastics solution fund | $100,000 |
| Solihten Institue | General support | $100,000 |
| University of Minnesota | Bee lab | $100,000 |
| Vermont College of Fine Arts | General support | $100,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General support | $90,000 |
| Earthjustice | General support | $65,000 |
| American Forests | General support | $50,000 |
| Inside Climate News | Florida reporter | $50,000 |
| Naples Shelter | General support | $50,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Olympic national park project | $50,000 |
| Northwest Straits | Derelict gear removal and general support | $50,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Trash free oceans program and global ghost gear initiative | $50,000 |
| Surfrider | General support | $50,000 |
| Taiko Arts | General support | $50,000 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | General support | $40,000 |
| Cambridge Community Center | Maintenance for community building | $35,000 |
| Association to Benefit Children | General support | $30,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | General support | $30,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of MN | General support | $25,000 |
| Bear Yuba Land Trust | General support | $25,000 |
| Freedom Education Project Puget Sound | General support | $25,000 |
| Nevada City Community Broadcast Group | General support | $25,000 |
| San Fransico Marin Food Bank | General support | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General support | $25,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Springboard to Opportunities | Guaranteed income fund | $25,000 |
| Wbur | General support | $25,000 |
| WGBH | General support | $25,000 |
| Audbon of the Western Everglades | General support | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $20,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | General support | $20,000 |
| Oxfam | General support | $20,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Hurricane relief | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Casper Martin
- Jennifer Lmartin
- Elizabeth Lmartin
Questions people ask
Does The Martin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Martin Foundation Inc give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Martin Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Casper Martin (Treasurer), Jennifer Lmartin (Secretary) and Elizabeth Lmartin (President).
What does The Martin Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.