The Martinson Foundation
Accepts applications
The Martinson Foundation is a private foundation in Appleton, Minnesota. In tax year 2023 it gave $56,993 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,400. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$56,993
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,400
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2023 was down from $59,529 the year before.
25% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,529 | 14 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $56,993 | 16 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James Massee C/O Farmers Merchants State Bank, 239 North Miles, Appleton, MN 56208 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (320) 289-1454 |
What The Martinson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 16 | $56,993 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preserve Appleton's Heritage | General | $10,400 |
| Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools | General | $9,500 |
| City of Appleton | General | $7,400 |
| Appleton Area Health Services | General | $6,433 |
| Appletonmilan Elementary | General | $5,400 |
| Toys for Tots | General | $3,000 |
| Appleton Public Library | General | $2,800 |
| Appleton '52 Wing Committee | General | $2,000 |
| Dollars for Scholars | General | $2,000 |
| Prairie Playhouse | General | $2,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | General | $1,500 |
| American Legion Post 72 | General | $1,500 |
| Appleton Chamber of Commerce | General | $1,000 |
| Home 2 Home | General | $1,000 |
| First Congretional Church | General | $560 |
| Food for Our Learning Youth | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Co Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Questions people ask
Does The Martinson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Martinson Foundation give?
$56,993 in tax year 2023, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Martinson Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Co Farmers & Merchants State Bank (President).
What does The Martinson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.