Martin Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-2178874
Foundation Overview
Based in Doylestown, PA, Martin Foundation has awarded 122 grants totaling $10,213,500 to organizations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 8 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 37% in California and funding distributed across 10 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (40%), Oakland (24%), Truckee (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 105% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (49%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Martin Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freire Foundation | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Bring New Opportunities To A Number Of Students Through Education | 2024 |
| Lunch Break | $10,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2024 |
| Northern Sierra Partnership | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Promote Community Well-being And Help Keep Local Community Preserved | 2024 |
| Park View Community Mission | $10,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Restoring Families' Lives By Building Relationships And Providing Life Changing Resources | 2024 |
| San Francisco-marin Food Bank | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2024 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $325,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Vital Work Of Environmental Preservation | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Bucks County | $700,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | Youth Development, Healthy Living And Social Responsibility | 2024 |
| Heritage Conservancy | $30,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | To Help And Protect The Lands Of The Region, Share The History Of Those Lands. | 2024 |
| Bloom Again Foundation | $5,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Bridging The Gap Between Health And Hope | 2023 |
| Freire Foundation | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Bring New Opportunities To A Number Of Students Through Education | 2023 |
| Lunch Break | $10,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2023 |
| Northern Sierra Partnership | $50,000 | Truckee, CA, US | Promote Community Well-being And Help Keep Local Community Preserved | 2023 |
| Park View Community Mission | $10,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Restoring Families' Lives By Building Relationships And Providing Life Changing Resources | 2023 |
| Sandy Hook Foundation | $10,000 | Fort Hancock, NJ, US | Support Environmental, Historic, And Cultural Aspect | 2023 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $550,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Vital Work Of Environmental Preservation | 2023 |
| Trust For Public Land | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Conservation Of Land For Parks And Public Lands | 2023 |
| Sf Parks Alliance | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Teach Youth How To Grow And Eat Organic Fruits And Vegetables | 2023 |
| West Ohio Food Bank | $10,000 | Lima, OH, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Bucks County | $400,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | Youth Development, Healthy Living And Social Responsibility | 2023 |
| Bucks County Housing Group | $10,000 | Warminster, PA, US | To Eliminate Homelessness In Bucks County | 2022 |
| Freire Charter School Foundation | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Bring New Opportunities To A Number Of Students Through Education | 2022 |
| Lunch Break | $10,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2022 |
| Northern Sierra Partnership | $50,000 | Truckee, CA, US | Promote Community Well-being And Help Keep Local Community Preserved | 2022 |
| Park View Community Mission | $10,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Restoring Families' Lives By Building Relationships And Providing Life Changing Resources | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $500,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Vital Work Of Environmental Preservation | 2022 |
| Trust For Public Land | $150,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Conservation Of Land For Parks And Public Lands | 2022 |
| Urban Sprouts | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Teach Youth How To Grow And Eat Organic Fruits And Vegetables | 2022 |
| West Ohio Food Bank | $10,000 | Lima, OH, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Bucks County | $250,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | Youth Development, Healthy Living And Social Responsibility | 2022 |
| Bucks County Housing Group | $10,000 | Warminster, PA, US | To Eliminate Homelessness In Bucks County | 2022 |
| Freire Charter School Foundation | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Bring New Opportunities To A Number Of Students Through Education | 2022 |
| Lunch Break | $10,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2022 |
| Northern Sierra Partnership | $50,000 | Truckee, CA, US | Promote Community Well-being And Help Keep Local Community Preserved | 2022 |
| Park View Community Mission | $10,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Restoring Families' Lives By Building Relationships And Providing Life Changing Resources | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $500,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Vital Work Of Environmental Preservation | 2022 |
| Trust For Public Land | $150,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Conservation Of Land For Parks And Public Lands | 2022 |
| Urban Sprouts | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Teach Youth How To Grow And Eat Organic Fruits And Vegetables | 2022 |
| West Ohio Food Bank | $10,000 | Lima, OH, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Bucks County | $250,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | Youth Development, Healthy Living And Social Responsibility | 2022 |
| Bucks County Housing Group | $10,000 | Warminster, PA, US | To Eliminate Homelessness In Bucks County | 2022 |
| Freire Charter School Foundation | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Bring New Opportunities To A Number Of Students Through Education | 2022 |
| Lunch Break | $10,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2022 |
| Northern Sierra Partnership | $50,000 | Truckee, CA, US | Promote Community Well-being And Help Keep Local Community Preserved | 2022 |
| Park View Community Mission | $10,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Restoring Families' Lives By Building Relationships And Providing Life Changing Resources | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $500,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Vital Work Of Environmental Preservation | 2022 |
| Trust For Public Land | $150,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Conservation Of Land For Parks And Public Lands | 2022 |
| Urban Sprouts | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Teach Youth How To Grow And Eat Organic Fruits And Vegetables | 2022 |
| West Ohio Food Bank | $10,000 | Lima, OH, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Bucks County | $250,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | Youth Development, Healthy Living And Social Responsibility | 2022 |
| Bucks County Housing Group | $8,000 | Warminster, PA, US | To Eliminate Homelessness In Bucks County | 2021 |
| Freire Charter School Foundation | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Bring New Opportunities To A Number Of Students Through Education | 2021 |
| Lunch Break | $8,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2021 |
| Park View Community Mission | $8,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Restoring Families' Lives By Building Relationships And Providing Life Changing Resources | 2021 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $500,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Vital Work Of Environmental Preservation | 2021 |
| Trust For Public Land | $141,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Conservation Of Land For Parks And Public Lands | 2021 |
| Urban Sprouts | $8,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Teach Youth How To Grow And Eat Organic Fruits And Vegetables | 2021 |
| West Ohio Food Bank | $8,000 | Lima, OH, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Bucks County | $270,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | Youth Development, Healthy Living And Social Responsibility | 2021 |
| Bloom Again Foundation | $5,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Bridging The Gap Between Health And Hope | 2020 |
| Bucks County Housing Group | $8,000 | Warminster, PA, US | To Eliminate Homelessness In Bucks County | 2020 |
| Canal Alliance | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Help Low-income, Spanish-speaking Immigrants Acquire Tools To Thrive | 2020 |
| Continuing The Mission | $5,000 | Davidson, NC, US | Improve The Quality Of Life For Veterans By Providing Assistance Dogs And Support. | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $1,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Providing Food To People In Need Through A Nationwide Network Of Food Banks | 2020 |
| Freire Charter School Foundation | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Bring New Opportunities To A Number Of Students Through Education | 2020 |
| Iron Lives | $5,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | To Be A Bridge Between Youth And Their Community By Providing Positive Development And Mentoring | 2020 |
| Lunch Break | $8,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2020 |
| Miriam's House | $5,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Ending Homelessness One Family At A Time. | 2020 |
| Northern Sierra Partnership | $5,000 | Truckee, CA, US | Promote Community Well-being And Help Keep Local Community Preserved | 2020 |
| Park View Community Mission | $8,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Restoring Families' Lives By Building Relationships And Providing Life Changing Resources | 2020 |
| Sempervirens Fund | $5,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | To Protect And Preserve Redwood Forests, Watersheds | 2020 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Vital Work Of Environmental Preservation | 2020 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Honor Our Military And First Responders Who Continue To Make The Supreme Sacrifice For Our Country. | 2020 |
| Urban Sprouts | $8,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Teach Youth How To Grow And Eat Organic Fruits And Vegetables | 2020 |
| West Ohio Food Bank | $8,000 | Lima, OH, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2020 |
| Ymca Of Bucks County | $200,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | Youth Development, Healthy Living And Social Responsibility | 2020 |
| Youth Outside | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Give Children The Opportunity For Meaningful Developmental Experiences In Nature | 2020 |
| Bucks County Housing Group | $8,000 | Warminster, PA, US | To Eliminate Homelessness In Bucks County | 2018 |
| Central Bucks Family Ymca | $100,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | Veterans Wellness Initiative Program | 2018 |
| Freire Charter School Foundation | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Bring New Opportunities To A Number Of Students Through Education | 2018 |
| Lunch Break | $8,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2018 |
| Mary's Place By The Sea | $5,000 | Ocean Grove, NJ, US | Providing A Place For Women With Cancer To Heal: Mind, Body, And Soul | 2018 |
| New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium | $5,000 | Fort Hancock, NJ, US | To Promote Use Of New Jersey's Marine And Coastal Resources Through Research, Education And Outreach | 2018 |
| Northern Sierra Partnership | $10,000 | Truckee, CA, US | Promote Community Well-being And Help Keep Local Community Preserved | 2018 |
| Park View Community Mission | $8,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Restoring Families' Lives By Building Relationships And Providing Life Changing Resources | 2018 |
| Sandy Hook Foundation | $5,000 | Fort Hancock, NJ, US | Support Environmental, Historic, And Cultural Aspect | 2018 |
| Sempervirens Fund | $10,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | To Protect And Preserve Redwood Forests, Watersheds | 2018 |
| Serious Fun | $15,000 | Westport, CT, US | Support Campers With Serious Medical Conditions | 2018 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Vital Work Of Environmental Preservation | 2018 |
| Stephy's Place | $5,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | A Support Center For Grief And Loss | 2018 |
| Trust For Public Land | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Conservation Of Land For Parks And Public Lands | 2018 |
| Urban Sprouts | $8,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Teach Youth How To Grow And Eat Organic Fruits And Vegetables | 2018 |
| West Ohio Food Bank | $8,000 | Lima, OH, US | Getting Food To People In Need | 2018 |
| Youth Outside | $7,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Give Children The Opportunity For Meaningful Developmental Experiences In Nature | 2018 |
| Central Bucks Family Ymca | $125,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | Veterans Wellness Initiative Program | 2017 |
| Freire Charter School Foundation | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Bring New Opportunities To A Number Of Students Through Education | 2017 |
| Sandy Hook Foundation | $5,000 | Fort Hancock, NJ, US | Support Environmental, Historic, And Cultural Aspect | 2017 |
| Serious Fun | $10,000 | Westport, CT, US | Support Campers With Serious Medical Conditions | 2017 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $350,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Vital Work Of Environmental Preservation | 2017 |
| The Mission Continues | $30,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Help Empower Post 9/11 Veterans To Transition To Civilian Life | 2017 |
| Trust For Public Land | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Conservation Of Land For Parks And Public Lands | 2017 |
| Urban Sprouts | $8,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Teach Youth To Grow And Eat Organic Fruits And Vegetables. | 2017 |
| West Ohio Food Bank | $8,000 | Lima, OH, US | Getting Food To People In Need. | 2017 |
| Youth Outside | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Give Children The Opportunity For Meaningful Developmental Experiences In Nature | 2017 |
| Daily Bread | $8,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Getting Food To People In Need. | 2017 |
| Lunch Break | $8,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | Getting Food To People In Need. | 2017 |
| Bridge Of Books | $5,000 | Rumson, NJ, US | To Provide Children With Books | 2017 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County | $10,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Support Sonoma County | 2017 |
| The Hispanic Foundation | $36,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Hurricane Relief Fund | 2017 |
| Bucks County Housing Group | $8,000 | Warminster, PA, US | To Eliminate Homelessness In Bucks County | 2017 |
| Butler Koshland Fellowship | $7,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support And Mentor The Next Generation Of Public Service Leaders | 2017 |
| Canal Alliance | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Help Low-income, Spanish-speaking Immigrants Acquire Tools To Thrive | 2016 |
| Chez Paniesse Foundation | $125,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Educate Children To Grow And Prepare Fresh Healthy F | 2016 |
| Doylestown Food Pantry | $8,000 | Fountainville, PA, US | Getting Food To People In Need. | 2016 |
| Food Bank Of Monmouth & Ocean Counties | $8,000 | Neptune, NJ, US | Getting Food To People In Need. | 2016 |
| Freire Charter School Foundation | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Help Bring New Opportunities To A Number Of Students Through Education | 2016 |
| Lynchburg Area Food Bank | $8,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Charitable Hunger Relief Orgainization | 2016 |
| Sandy Hook Foundation | $7,000 | Fort Hancock, NJ, US | Support Environmental, Historic, And Cultural Aspect | 2016 |
| Serious Fun | $10,000 | Westport, CT, US | Support Campers With Serious Medical Conditions | 2016 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $350,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Vital Work Of Environmental Preservation | 2016 |
| Urban Sprouts | $8,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Teach Youth To Grow And Eat Organic Fruits And Vegetables. | 2016 |
| West Ohio Food Bank | $8,000 | Lima, OH, US | Getting Food To People In Need. | 2016 |
| Youth Outside | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Give Children The Opportunity For Meaningful Developmental Experiences In Nature | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 27-2178874 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 708 N SHADY RETREAT RD STE 10 Doylestown, PA 18901-2503 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Martin Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Sharon B Martin |
|---|---|
| Director | Jessica E Thompson |
| Director | Bria H Larson |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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