George & Miriam Martin Foundation
Accepts applications
George & Miriam Martin Foundation is a private foundation in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $667,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$667,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 33 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 29 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $667,000 | 29 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | George Martin 1047 Jaine Lane, Chester Springs, PA 19425 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 834-7656 |
| What to submit | No particular form |
| Restrictions | Charitable river or watershed protection activities |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What George & Miriam Martin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $516,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $77,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 5 | $17,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $7,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earthjustice | Support their work | $500,000 |
| Delaware River Keeper | Support their work | $35,000 |
| Mother Jones | Support their work | $20,000 |
| International Rivers Network | Support their work | $15,000 |
| American Whitewater | Support their work | $10,000 |
| Natural Lands Trust | Support their work | $10,000 |
| Penn Environment | Support their work | $9,000 |
| Rivers Without Borders | Support their work | $7,000 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society | Support their work | $5,000 |
| Mahoosuc Land Trust | Support their work | $5,000 |
| Penn Future | Support their work | $5,000 |
| Royal River Conservation Trust | Support their work | $5,000 |
| Woodstock Land Conservancy | Support their work | $5,000 |
| Green Amendments for the Generations | Support their work | $5,000 |
| Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (Celdf) | Support their work | $4,000 |
| Maine Rivers | Support their work | $4,000 |
| Green Valleys Assoc | Support their work | $3,000 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | Support their work | $3,000 |
| Earth Law Center | Support their work | $2,000 |
| French & Pickering Creek Conservation | Support their work | $2,000 |
| Inside Climate News | Support their work | $2,000 |
| Natural Resources Council of Maine | Support their work | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania Environmental Defense Foundation | Support their wor | $2,000 |
| Wild Earth Guardians | Support their work | $2,000 |
| Clean Air Council | Support their work | $1,000 |
| Downeast Salmon Federation | Support their work | $1,000 |
| Horseshoe Trail Conservancy Inc | Support their work | $1,000 |
| Interamerican Assoc for Environmental Defense (Aida) | Support their work | $1,000 |
| Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (Peer) | Support their work | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Martin
- Glenn Emery
- Rebecca Wood
- Christy Martin
- Maura Shuey
- Lawrence Strange
Questions people ask
Does George & Miriam Martin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does George & Miriam Martin Foundation give?
$667,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs George & Miriam Martin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George Martin (Director), Glenn Emery (Director), Rebecca Wood (Director) and Christy Martin (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does George & Miriam Martin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.