Harold & Barbara Martin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harold & Barbara Martin Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,140 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $6,575 and the largest $10,675. 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$64,140
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$6,575
- Largest grant$10,675
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $56,412 the year before.
33% 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 | $56,587 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $56,412 | 9 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $64,140 | 9 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Harold & Barbara Martin 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.
What Harold & Barbara Martin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $16,762 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $15,150 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,575 |
| Illinois | 1 | $7,603 |
| Kansas | 1 | $7,475 |
| New York | 1 | $6,575 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Negro College Fund | Unrestricted general | $10,675 |
| Fisk University | Unrestricted general | $10,575 |
| Barack Obama Foundation | Unrestricted general | $7,603 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Unrestricted general | $7,475 |
| Smile Train USA | Unrestricted general | $6,575 |
| Make- A-Wish Foundation | Unrestricted general | $6,575 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted general | $6,087 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Unrestricted general | $5,575 |
| VISION2VICTORY LLC | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America N A
Questions people ask
Does Harold & Barbara Martin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harold & Barbara Martin Foundation give?
$64,140 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $6,575.
Who runs Harold & Barbara Martin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America N A (Agent for Fiduciary).
What does Harold & Barbara Martin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.