The Martin Fabert Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Martin Fabert Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $102,565. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$102,565
- Assets$22.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $871,500 the year before.
100% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $855,000 | 1 | $18.6 million |
| 2023 | $871,500 | 1 | $19.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 39 | $22.6 million |
How to apply
The Martin Fabert 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 The Martin Fabert Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 21 | $662,565 |
| Oregon | 2 | $90,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $75,000 |
| California | 4 | $70,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $50,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $48,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Realize Impact | Ocean Plastics Recovery Project | $102,565 |
| Great Peninsula Conservacy | Half for General Support and Half for Acquisitions and/or Stewardship | $100,000 |
| United Way of Pierce County | GRIT 2.0 program | $100,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Land Trust | Operations ($35,000), Watershed Initiative ($25,000), and Stand for the Land ($25,000) | $85,000 |
| Green Forest Work | General Support | $50,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Environmental Law Program | $50,000 |
| Sustainable Northwest | General Support | $50,000 |
| National Marine Sanctuary | Washington CoastSavers marine debris work | $48,000 |
| Northwest Outward Bound School | General Support | $40,000 |
| NW Immigrant Rights Project | General Support | $40,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | The Arctic Wildlife Refuge | $25,000 |
| Archangel Ancient Tree Archive | General Support | $25,000 |
| Earthjustice Gift Processing Center | Protect the Lands and Waters of the Arctic | $25,000 |
| Forterra NW | General Support | $25,000 |
| Healing Soils Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| Living Lands and Waters | General Support | $25,000 |
| Seattle Foundation | Seattle Times Climate Lab | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cascade Public Media | General Support | $20,000 |
| Kuow | General Support | $20,000 |
| Samaritan Center of Puget Sound | General Support | $20,000 |
| The American Chestnut Foundation | General Support | $20,000 |
| Investigate West | General Support | $15,000 |
| KBTC Association - Public Television | General Support | $15,000 |
| KNKX - Pacific Public Media | General Support | $15,000 |
| Duwamish River Community Coalition | Youth Coalition | $12,500 |
| Friends of KEXP | General Support | $12,500 |
| ACRS Food Bank | General Support | $10,000 |
| Auburn Food Bank | General Support | $10,000 |
| Byrd Barr Place | General Support | $10,000 |
| Farm Action | General Support | $10,000 |
| Humane Farming Association | General Support | $10,000 |
| Life 4 Paws - Villalobos Rescue Center | General Support | $10,000 |
| Rainier Valley Food Bank | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tacoma Tree Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Caitie's Foster Farm | General Support | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | General Support | $5,000 |
| Remake | General Support | $5,000 |
| South Seattle Emerald | General Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Martin
- Emma Fabert
- Casper Martin
Questions people ask
Does The Martin Fabert Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Martin Fabert Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Martin Fabert Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Martin (President/Treasurer/Director), Emma Fabert (Director) and Casper Martin (Director/Vp).
What does The Martin Fabert Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and food and hunger.