Martha Ellen Tye Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 42-1055988
Foundation Overview
Based in Marshalltown, IA, Martha Ellen Tye Foundation has awarded 295 grants totaling $7,753,940 to organizations in Texas, Iowa and 8 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $500 to $500,000, with a median award of $7,700.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$7,753,940
Total Assets
$25,823,669
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,700
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
38
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-44%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 18%
7 of 38 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Iowa
65% of grants are awarded in Iowa, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Marshalltown (66%), Des Moines (8%), Albion (4%).
Funding Trajectory
-33%
Declining funding trend with 33% decrease over 5 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (64%). 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 Martha Ellen Tye 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Municipal Library | $4,950 | Albion, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Marshalltown | $2,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Brevard Schools Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Viera, FL, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Buena Vista University Marshalltown Campus | $5,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Marshalltown Campus Scholarships Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry | $16,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Church Of The Resurrection | $16,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Commonbond Communities | $1,400 | St Paul, MN, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Fisher Governor Foundation | $20,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Fisher Governor Foundation | $60,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Director's Grant | 2023 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation - Minnesota Inc | $5,000 | Wayzata, MN, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Friends Of Marshalltown Public Library | $7,700 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Melbourne Public Library | $4,950 | Melbourne, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Gilman Public Library | $4,950 | Gilman, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Grantmakers For Effective Organizations | $780 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | $105,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Director's Grant | 2023 |
| Gutekunst Public Library | $5,500 | State Center, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| House Of Compassion | $9,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Le Grand Pioneer Heritage Library | $4,950 | Legrand, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Marshall County Arts & Culture Alliance | $212,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Marshall Economic Development Impact Cmte | $2,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Marshalltown Community College | $15,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Marshalltown Community College Foundation | $22,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution Scholarships | 2023 |
| Marshalltown Community Schools | $50,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Marshalltown Education Partnership Inc | $170,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| National Center For Family Philanthropy | $1,400 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Oak Park Art League | $5,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| One Purse | $5,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Opera San Antonio | $25,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Orlando Museum Of Art Inc | $2,500 | Orlando, FL, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Pat Graney Dance Company | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant For Attic | 2023 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | $40,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| The Magik Theatre | $15,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Union Public Library | $4,400 | Union, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| United Way Of Marshalltown | $13,100 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Crossroads Of Iowa | $9,533 | Urbandale, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| University Of Washington Dance Dept | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant Chamber Dance Co. | 2023 |
| Albion Municipal Library | $4,950 | Albion, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Buena Vista University Marshalltown Campus | $5,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Marshalltown Campus Scholarships Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry | $16,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Church Of The Resurrection | $16,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Fisher Governor Foundation | $250,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Fisher Governor Foundation | $30,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Director's Grant | 2022 |
| Friends Of Marshalltown Public Library | $7,700 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Melbourne Public Library | $4,950 | Melbourne, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Gilman Public Library | $4,950 | Gilman, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Grantmakers For Effective Organizations | $780 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | $175,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Step 2020 Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | $85,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Director's Grant | 2022 |
| Gutekunst Public Library | $5,500 | State Center, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| House Of Compassion | $9,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Le Grand Pioneer Heritage Library | $4,950 | Legrand, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Marshall County Arts & Culture Alliance | $60,320 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Marshalltown Community College | $15,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Marshalltown Community College Foundation | $22,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution Scholarships | 2022 |
| Marshalltown Community Schools | $50,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Marshalltown Main Street Partnership Inc | $4,125 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Community-wide Marketing Phase Ii | 2022 |
| Marshalltown Ymca-ywca | $2,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Child Care | 2022 |
| National Center For Family Philanthropy | $1,400 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Opera San Antonio | $25,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | $3,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant Future Fund | 2022 |
| Pat Graney Dance Company | $3,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant For Attic | 2022 |
| San Antonio Philharmonic | $20,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | $42,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| The Magik Theatre | $15,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Tuesday Musical | $500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Union Public Library | $4,400 | Union, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| United Way Y Cultural Center | $12,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| University Of Washington Dance Dept | $3,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant Chamber Dance Co. | 2022 |
| City Of Marshalltown | $125,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| United States Conference Of Catholic Bishops | $10,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Friends Of Riverside Cemetary | $2,120 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Dr Phillips Center For The Performing Arts | $10,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Casa Monarca | $10,000 | Santa Catarina Nuevo Leon, Foreign, MX | Director's Grant | 2022 |
| Marshall Economic Development Impact Cmte | $7,488 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Albion Municipal Library | $4,950 | Albion, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Buena Vista University Marshalltown Campus | $5,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Marshalltown Campus Scholarships Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry | $16,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Church Of The Resurrection | $16,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Fisher Governor Foundation | $250,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Fisher Governor Foundation | $30,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Director's Grant | 2022 |
| Friends Of Marshalltown Public Library | $7,700 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Melbourne Public Library | $4,950 | Melbourne, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Gilman Public Library | $4,950 | Gilman, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Grantmakers For Effective Organizations | $780 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | $175,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Step 2020 Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | $85,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Director's Grant | 2022 |
| Gutekunst Public Library | $5,500 | State Center, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| House Of Compassion | $9,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Le Grand Pioneer Heritage Library | $4,950 | Legrand, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Marshall County Arts & Culture Alliance | $60,320 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Marshalltown Community College | $15,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Marshalltown Community College Foundation | $22,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution Scholarships | 2022 |
| Marshalltown Community Schools | $50,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Marshalltown Main Street Partnership Inc | $4,125 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Community-wide Marketing Phase Ii | 2022 |
| Marshalltown Ymca-ywca | $2,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Child Care | 2022 |
| National Center For Family Philanthropy | $1,400 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Opera San Antonio | $25,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | $3,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant Future Fund | 2022 |
| Pat Graney Dance Company | $3,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant For Attic | 2022 |
| San Antonio Philharmonic | $20,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | $42,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| The Magik Theatre | $15,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Tuesday Musical | $500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Union Public Library | $4,400 | Union, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| United Way Y Cultural Center | $12,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| University Of Washington Dance Dept | $3,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant Chamber Dance Co. | 2022 |
| City Of Marshalltown | $125,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| United States Conference Of Catholic Bishops | $10,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Friends Of Riverside Cemetary | $2,120 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Dr Phillips Center For The Performing Arts | $10,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Casa Monarca | $10,000 | Santa Catarina Nuevo Leon, Foreign, MX | Director's Grant | 2022 |
| Marshall Economic Development Impact Cmte | $7,488 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Albion Municipal Library | $4,950 | Albion, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Buena Vista University Marshalltown Campus | $5,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Marshalltown Campus Scholarships Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry | $16,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Church Of The Resurrection | $16,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Fisher Governor Foundation | $250,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Fisher Governor Foundation | $30,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Director's Grant | 2022 |
| Friends Of Marshalltown Public Library | $7,700 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Melbourne Public Library | $4,950 | Melbourne, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Gilman Public Library | $4,950 | Gilman, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Grantmakers For Effective Organizations | $780 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | $175,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Step 2020 Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | $85,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Director's Grant | 2022 |
| Gutekunst Public Library | $5,500 | State Center, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| House Of Compassion | $9,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Le Grand Pioneer Heritage Library | $4,950 | Legrand, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Marshall County Arts & Culture Alliance | $60,320 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Marshalltown Community College | $15,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Marshalltown Community College Foundation | $22,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution Scholarships | 2022 |
| Marshalltown Community Schools | $50,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Marshalltown Main Street Partnership Inc | $4,125 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Community-wide Marketing Phase Ii | 2022 |
| Marshalltown Ymca-ywca | $2,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Child Care | 2022 |
| National Center For Family Philanthropy | $1,400 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Opera San Antonio | $25,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | $3,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant Future Fund | 2022 |
| Pat Graney Dance Company | $3,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant For Attic | 2022 |
| San Antonio Philharmonic | $20,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | $42,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| The Magik Theatre | $15,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Tuesday Musical | $500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Union Public Library | $4,400 | Union, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| United Way Y Cultural Center | $12,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| University Of Washington Dance Dept | $3,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant Chamber Dance Co. | 2022 |
| City Of Marshalltown | $125,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| United States Conference Of Catholic Bishops | $10,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Friends Of Riverside Cemetary | $2,120 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Dr Phillips Center For The Performing Arts | $10,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Casa Monarca | $10,000 | Santa Catarina Nuevo Leon, Foreign, MX | Director's Grant | 2022 |
| Marshall Economic Development Impact Cmte | $7,488 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Alamo Colleges Foundation | $18,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution Scholarships | 2021 |
| Albion Municipal Library | $4,950 | Albion, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Director's Grant | 2021 |
| Army Retirement Residence Supporting Foundation | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Director's Grant | 2021 |
| Brevard Schools Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Viera, FL, US | Director's Grant | 2021 |
| Buena Vista University Marshalltown Campus | $5,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Marshalltown Campus Scholarships Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry | $16,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Church Of The Resurrection | $16,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Fisher Governor Foundation | $330,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Fisher Governor Foundation | $500,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Director's Grant | 2021 |
| Friends Of Marshalltown Public Library | $7,700 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Melbourne Public Library | $4,950 | Melbourne, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Gilman Public Library | $4,950 | Gilman, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Grantmakers For Effective Organizations | $780 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Step 2020 Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Director's Grant | 2021 |
| Gutekunst Public Library | $5,500 | State Center, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Iowa | $21,630 | Pleasant Hill, IA, US | Marshalltown Derecho Equipment | 2021 |
| House Of Compassion | $9,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Le Grand Pioneer Heritage Library | $4,950 | Legrand, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Marshall County Arts & Culture Alliance | $62,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Marshalltown Auditorium Foundation | $7,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Director's Grant | 2021 |
| Marshalltown Community College | $15,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Marshalltown Community College Foundation | $22,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution Scholarships | 2021 |
| Marshalltown Community Schools | $50,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Marshalltown Main Street Partnership Inc | $1,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Community-wide Marketing Phase Ii | 2021 |
| Marshalltown Ymca-ywca | $4,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Child Care | 2021 |
| National Center For Family Philanthropy | $1,400 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Opera San Antonio | $20,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Orlando Museum Of Art | $2,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Director's Grant | 2021 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | $3,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant Future Fund | 2021 |
| Pat Graney Dance Company | $3,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant For Attic | 2021 |
| San Antonio Symphony | $25,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| San Antonio Symphony | $12,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution Young People Concerts | 2021 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | $40,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| The Magik Theatre | $15,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Tuesday Musical | $500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Union Public Library | $4,400 | Union, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| United Way Y Culutral Center | $11,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| University Of Washington Dance Dept | $3,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant Chamber Dance Co. | 2021 |
| Youth & Shelter Services | $2,500 | Ames, IA, US | Director's Grant | 2021 |
| Marshalltown Community Schools | $100,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Mhs Tennis Complex | 2020 |
| Marshalltown Main Street Partnership Inc | $14,520 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Community-wide Marketing Phase Ii | 2020 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | $25,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Disaster Relief Fund | 2020 |
| Marshalltown Main Street Partnership Inc | $30,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Downtown Restaurant Covid-19 Relief | 2020 |
| Mhs Bobcat Alumni Fund Inc | $10,000 | Prole, IA, US | Derecho Tree Replacement Project | 2020 |
| Marshalltown Main Street Partnership Inc | $49,800 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Mcbd Restaurant & Bar Relief Program | 2020 |
| Marshalltown Ymca-ywca | $25,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Child Care | 2020 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | $5,874 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Marshall County Expungement & Employment Barriers Clinic | 2020 |
| Friends Of Marshall County Conservation Inc | $5,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Children's Book & Guided Tour Of Grimes Farm | 2020 |
| Buena Vista University Marshalltown Campus | $5,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Marshalltown Campus Scholarships Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| House Of Compassion | $9,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Albion Municipal Library | $4,950 | Albion, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | $40,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Fisher Governor Foundation | $15,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Marshalltown Community College Foundation | $22,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution Scholarships | 2020 |
| Marshalltown Community College | $15,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Marshalltown Community Schools | $50,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Marshall County Arts & Culture Alliance | $60,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Old Creamery Theatre | $6,750 | Amana, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Step 2020 Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Le Grand Pioneer Heritage Library | $4,950 | Legrand, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry | $12,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Alamo Colleges Foundation | $36,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution Scholarships | 2020 |
| Church Of The Resurrection | $16,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| San Antonio Symphony | $25,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| San Antonio Symphony | $12,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution Young People Concerts | 2020 |
| Grantmakers For Effective Organizations | $780 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| National Center For Family Philanthropy | $1,400 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Friends Of Marshalltown Public Library | $7,700 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Melbourne Public Library | $4,950 | Melbourne, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Gilman Public Library | $4,950 | Gilman, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Gutekunst Public Library | $5,500 | State Center, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Fisher Governor Foundation | $10,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Director's Grant | 2020 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center Of Mississippi | $10,000 | Tupelo, MS, US | Director's Grant | 2020 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $10,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Director's Grant | 2020 |
| Pat Graney Dance Company | $3,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant For Attic | 2020 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | $3,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant Future Fund | 2020 |
| Lake Oswego Community School Dist Foundation | $4,000 | Lake Oswego, OR, US | Director's Grant | 2020 |
| Lake Oswego Community School Dist Foundation | $4,000 | Lake Oswego, OR, US | Director's Grant | 2020 |
| Oregon Dog Rescue | $2,000 | Tualatin, OR, US | Director's Grant | 2020 |
| Marshalltown Main Street Partnership Inc | $4,960 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Salvation Army Meals | 2020 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Cfmc Disaster Relief Fund Covd-19 | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity Iowa | $2,000 | Pleasant Hill, IA, US | Marshalltown Derecho Equipment | 2020 |
| City Of Marshalltown | $100,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Veterans Memorial Coliseum Renovation | 2020 |
| Unitypoint Health-marshalltown Foundation | $250,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | South Hospital Campus | 2020 |
| Union Public Library | $4,400 | Union, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| University Of Washington Dance Dept | $3,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Director's Grant Chamber Dance Co. | 2020 |
| United Way Y Culutral Center | $11,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Tuesday Musical | $500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Fisher Governor Foundation | $125,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution, Art Project | 2018 |
| Pat Graney Dance Company | $1,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Prison Project | 2018 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | $3,000 | Seattle, WA, US | New Works Fund | 2018 |
| University Of Washington Dance Dept | $1,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Chamber Dance Company | 2018 |
| Lake Oswego Community School Foundation | $4,000 | Lake Oswego, OR, US | General Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Orpheum Theater | $40,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Performances And Sound Improvements | 2018 |
| Gilman Public Library | $4,950 | Gilman, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| Gutekunst Public Library | $5,500 | State Center, IA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Albion Municipal Library | $4,950 | Albion, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| Legrand Pioneer Heritage Library | $4,950 | Le Grand, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| Marshalltown Public Library | $7,700 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| Melbourne Public Library | $4,950 | Melbourne, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| Union Public Library | $4,400 | Union, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| Marshall County Arts & Culture Alliance | $120,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| Opera San Antonio | $36,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Opera Productions | 2018 |
| San Antonio Symphony | $37,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution & Concerts | 2018 |
| City Of Marshalltown | $170,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Redevelopment, River Trail,emergency Equip. | 2018 |
| Tuesday Musical | $500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| Marshalltown Main Street Partnership Inc | $229,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Vision Marshalltown, Recovery Support | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Marshall County | $9,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Rebuild Marshalltown Fund | 2018 |
| Trails Inc | $1,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Strategic Plan | 2018 |
| Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | $150,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Staff Funding | 2018 |
| Commonbond Communities | $3,039 | St Paul, MN, US | Landscaping Project | 2018 |
| House Of Compassion | $9,350 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| Iowa River Hospice | $500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Ruth Arend Memorial | 2018 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry | $22,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Aba Fund For Justice & Education | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Director's Grant | 2018 |
| United Against Poverty | $5,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Diector's Grant | 2018 |
| Justice & Soul | $4,000 | Shoreline, WA, US | Director's Grant | 2018 |
| Marshalltown Ymca-ywca | $1,458 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Campaign | 2018 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | $20,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Disaster Response Project | 2018 |
| Mid-iowa Workshops | $24,365 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Recycling Equipment Project | 2018 |
| Central Iowa Residential Services | $5,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Wheelchair Accessible Van | 2018 |
| United Way Of Marshalltown | $11,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| Youth & Shelter Services Of Marshall County | $1,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | S.t.e.p. Grant | 2018 |
| The Northwest Academy | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Director's Grant | 2018 |
| Marshalltown Economic Development Committee | $611 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Books For Scholars | 2018 |
| Alamo Community College | $36,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Buena Vista University-marshalltown Campus | $5,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Marshalltown Community College Foundation | $22,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Marshalltown Community College | $15,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| Mid-iowa Community Action Inc | $34,753 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Bobcat University | 2018 |
| Marshalltown Community Schools | $53,078 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| Grantmakers For Effective Organizations | $780 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| National Center For Family Philanthropy | $1,400 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| Church Of The Resurrection | $19,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | $40,000 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Martha Ellen Tye Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 42-1055988 |
| Website | http://marthaellentyefoundation.org |
| Address | 709 S CENTER ST STE 125 Marshalltown, IA 50158-2876 |
Key People (11)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Martha Ellen Tye Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Matthew Fisher |
|---|---|
| Vice President | David Tank |
| Secretary & Treasurer | Sharon Greer |
| Director | John Hermanson |
| Director | Kara O'toole |
Forms 990-PF
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