Martha Marshall Dykes Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Martha Marshall Dykes Family Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $76,287 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $38,144. 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$76,287
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$38,144
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $84,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $84,500 | 9 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $76,287 | 8 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Martha Marshall Dykes Family 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 Martha Marshall Dykes Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 6 | $73,287 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Hospice House | inpatient hospice care and respite care | $38,144 |
| Shepherd Center | To fund rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury and disease, and other nuromuscular problems. | $21,143 |
| Christ Church Frederica | General support | $5,000 |
| St Simons Island Land Trust | Conservation purposes | $5,000 |
| Lovett School | Educational purposes | $3,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Educational purpoase | $1,500 |
| UM Foundation | General support to attract and retain the best students and faculty. | $1,500 |
| First Friendship Baptist Church | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frances Nelson Whitaker
- Martha Carnes Barry
Questions people ask
Does Martha Marshall Dykes Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martha Marshall Dykes Family Foundation give?
$76,287 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Martha Marshall Dykes Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frances Nelson Whitaker (Co-Chair/Sec/Treasurer) and Martha Carnes Barry (Co-Chair/Sec/Treasurer).
What does Martha Marshall Dykes Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.