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The Martino Foundation

Preselected recipients only Tampa, Florida · EIN 815191243

The Martino Foundation is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $125,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $80,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $177,500 the year before.

80% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$177,50010$3.0 million
2024$125,5005$3.6 million

How to apply

The Martino 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.

StateGrantsAmount
Tennessee2$95,500
Texas1$15,000
Utah1$10,000
Florida1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Chattanooga Red Wolves Foundation
Chattanooga, TN
General donation$80,000
Chi Memorial Foundation
Chattanooga, TN
General donation$15,500
Baker & Emily Mayfield Foundation
Liberty Hill, TX
General donation$15,000
National Ability Center
Park City, UT
General donation$10,000
Valspar
Palm Harbor, FL
General donation$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Martino Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Martino Foundation give?

$125,500 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs The Martino Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Robert J Martino (Trustee), Lana Martino (Trustee) and Anthony Martino (Trustee).

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