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Martini-Welch Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Raleigh, North Carolina · EIN 844034486

Martini-Welch Family Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $879,924 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $500,000. 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 up from $325,501 the year before.

56% 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$325,5015$845,605
2024$879,9249$0

How to apply

Martini-Welch 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Martini-Welch Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$500,000
Alaska1$117,424
Georgia2$110,000
New Hampshire1$100,000
Washington1$35,000
Hawaii2$15,000
Texas1$2,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Shoals Marine Laboratory Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
To support marine science education, research, and outreach through academic programming and innovative collaborations.$500,000
University of Alaska Foundation
Anchorage, AK
Financial support for the university of alaska and its philanthropic mission.$117,424
Star Island Corporation
Portsmouth, NH
To provide financial support to build community, employ economic fiscal practices, enhance the experience of the natural environment, and maintain stewardship practices of star island$100,000
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society
Lagrange, GA
To promote and support programs and the mission of excellence in teaching anatomy and physiology$100,000
Center for Wooden Boats
Seattle, WA
To support the living museum and its programs, including the preservation of maritime heritage$35,000
385th Bomb Group
Alpharetta, GA
To support the historical documentation of the 385th bomb group.$10,000
Lahaina Yacht Club Fire Rebuild Fund
Lahaina, HI
To aid in rebuilding structures damaged during the lahaina wildfires$10,000
Maui Humane Society
Puunene, HI
To promote and support programs that protect and save the lives of maui's animals, educating the community, and inspiring respect and compassion toward all animals.$5,000
Eeyp Inc
Richmond, TX
To support and promote programs that cultivate leaders, maintain a deep investment in youth, foster pride in our community, and build health pathways for self expression.$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Martini-Welch Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Martini-Welch Family Foundation give?

$879,924 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.

Who runs Martini-Welch Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Frederic H Martini (President), Kathleen Welch (Secretary), Dirk Edwards (Vice President) and PK Martini (Director).

What does Martini-Welch Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.

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