Marten Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marten Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $118,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$118,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was up from $102,700 the year before.
88% 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 | $105,000 | 2 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $102,700 | 2 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $118,500 | 8 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Marten 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $113,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| N E Center for Arts & Technology | Gift to the general fund | $100,000 |
| Camp Harbor View | Gift to the general fund | $6,000 |
| The Possible Zone | Gift to the general fund | $4,000 |
| The San Miguel School | Gift to the general fund | $3,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Blue Hills | Gift to the general fund | $1,000 |
| Project Place Boston | Gift to the general fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lewis H Marten
- Kay S Marten
Questions people ask
Does Marten Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marten Family Foundation give?
$118,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Marten Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lewis H Marten (Trustee) and Kay S Marten (Trustee).