Bert W Martin Foundation
Accepts applications
Bert W Martin Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.0 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3.0 million and the largest $3.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.0 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$3.0 million
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$76.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $3.1 million | 1 | $63.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 1 | $69.8 million |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 1 | $76.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dana Sutherland Warden 403 de Anza Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070-4456 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 630-6000 |
| What to submit | Reason and budget for request and IRS determination letter |
| Deadlines | By january 31 |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $3.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule | General support | $3.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Chandler D Warden
- F Andrew Warden
- Thomas M James
- Dana Sutherland Warden
- Taylor Bousfield
Questions people ask
Does Bert W Martin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: By january 31.
How much does Bert W Martin Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3.0 million.
Who runs Bert W Martin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Chandler D Warden (VP / Director), F Andrew Warden (Vp/Director), Thomas M James (Treasurer/Dir) and Dana Sutherland Warden (President/Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.