Thomas Martin Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 48-1222230
Foundation Overview
Based in Kansas City, MO, Thomas Martin Foundation has awarded 141 grants totaling $592,400 to organizations in Missouri, District of Columbia and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $26,000, with a median award of $1,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 22 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
53% of grants are awarded in Missouri, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Missouri, funding concentrates in Kansas City (87%), Independence (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 62% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (40%). 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 Thomas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Atkins Museum | $3,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Preservation/exhibition Ofvisual Arts | 2023 |
| Library Of Congress | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Congress/knowledge Andcreativity | 2023 |
| Kc Symphony | $1,750 | Kansas City, MO, US | Arts Support-performance-education | 2023 |
| Truman Library | $2,000 | Independence, MO, US | Exhibits | 2023 |
| Linda Hall Library | $1,250 | Kansas City, MO, US | Exhibits | 2023 |
| Umkc Conservatory Of Music | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Performanceeducation | 2023 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | $1,000 | Dublin, OH, US | Scholarshipsphilanthropicendeavors | 2023 |
| The Als Association | $200 | St Paul, MN, US | Victum Supportservice Dogs | 2023 |
| Crain Trust Nature | $250 | Wood River, NE, US | Nature Center | 2023 |
| University Academy | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Scholarshipseducation | 2023 |
| Ku Endowment | $100 | Lawrence, KS, US | Scholarshipseducation | 2023 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum | $3,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Preservation/exhibition Ofvisual Arts | 2023 |
| Library Of Congress | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Congress/knowledge Andcreativity | 2023 |
| Kc Symphony | $1,750 | Kansas City, MO, US | Arts Support-performance-education | 2023 |
| Truman Library | $2,000 | Independence, MO, US | Exhibits | 2023 |
| Linda Hall Library | $1,250 | Kansas City, MO, US | Exhibits | 2023 |
| Umkc Conservatory Of Music | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Performanceeducation | 2023 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | $1,000 | Dublin, OH, US | Scholarshipsphilanthropicendeavors | 2023 |
| The Als Association | $200 | St Paul, MN, US | Victum Supportservice Dogs | 2023 |
| Crain Trust Nature | $250 | Wood River, NE, US | Nature Center | 2023 |
| University Academy | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Scholarshipseducation | 2023 |
| Ku Endowment | $100 | Lawrence, KS, US | Scholarshipseducation | 2023 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum | $3,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Preservation/exhibition Ofvisual Arts | 2022 |
| Library Of Congress | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Congress/knowledge Andcreativity | 2022 |
| Kc Symphony | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Arts Support-performance-education | 2022 |
| Truman Library | $12,700 | Independence, MO, US | Exhibits | 2022 |
| Mosca | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Victum Supporteducation Redom Violence | 2022 |
| Umkc Conservatory Of Music | $1,825 | Kansas City, MO, US | Performanceeducation | 2022 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | $2,000 | Dublin, OH, US | Scholarshipsphilanthropicendeavors | 2022 |
| The Als Association | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Victum Supportresearch | 2022 |
| Village Presbyterian Ch | $3,000 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Ministries | 2022 |
| University Academy | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Scholarshipseducation | 2022 |
| Red Cross | $50 | Kansas City, MO, US | Disasterrelief | 2022 |
| University Of Missouri | $-10,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum | $3,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Preservation/exhibition Ofvisual Arts | 2022 |
| Library Of Congress | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Congress/knowledge Andcreativity | 2022 |
| Kc Symphony | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Arts Support-performance-education | 2022 |
| Truman Library | $12,700 | Independence, MO, US | Exhibits | 2022 |
| Mosca | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Victum Supporteducation Redom Violence | 2022 |
| Umkc Conservatory Of Music | $1,825 | Kansas City, MO, US | Performanceeducation | 2022 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | $2,000 | Dublin, OH, US | Scholarshipsphilanthropicendeavors | 2022 |
| The Als Association | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Victum Supportresearch | 2022 |
| Village Presbyterian Ch | $3,000 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Ministries | 2022 |
| University Academy | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Scholarshipseducation | 2022 |
| Red Cross | $50 | Kansas City, MO, US | Disasterrelief | 2022 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum | $3,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Preservation/exhibition Ofvisual Arts | 2022 |
| Library Of Congress | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Congress/knowledge Andcreativity | 2022 |
| Kc Symphony | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Arts Support-performance-education | 2022 |
| Truman Library | $12,700 | Independence, MO, US | Exhibits | 2022 |
| Mosca | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Victum Supporteducation Redom Violence | 2022 |
| Umkc Conservatory Of Music | $1,825 | Kansas City, MO, US | Performanceeducation | 2022 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | $2,000 | Dublin, OH, US | Scholarshipsphilanthropicendeavors | 2022 |
| The Als Association | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Victum Supportresearch | 2022 |
| Village Presbyterian Ch | $3,000 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Ministries | 2022 |
| University Academy | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Scholarshipseducation | 2022 |
| Red Cross | $50 | Kansas City, MO, US | Disasterrelief | 2022 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum | $3,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Preservation/exhibition Ofvisual Arts | 2021 |
| Library Of Congress | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Congress/knowledge Andcreativity | 2021 |
| Kc Symphony | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Arts Support-performance-education | 2021 |
| Truman Library | $12,000 | Independence, MO, US | Exhibits | 2021 |
| Linda Hall Library | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Education/exhibitsresearch | 2021 |
| Umkc Conservatory Of Music | $150 | Kansas City, MO, US | Performanceeducation | 2021 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | $2,000 | Dublin, OH, US | Scholarshipsphilanthropicendeavors | 2021 |
| The Als Association | $250 | Arlington, VA, US | Victum Supportresearch | 2021 |
| Village Presbyterian Ch | $2,500 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Ministries | 2021 |
| Univ Of Ks Health System | $100 | Kansas City, KS, US | Hospital | 2021 |
| First United Meth Church | $100 | Lawrence, KS, US | Ministries | 2021 |
| Golf Foundation Of Kansas City | $500 | Lenexa, KS, US | Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Univ Of Mo Kansas City | $1,250 | Kansas City, MO, US | Scholarshipsreasearch | 2021 |
| Kauffman Ctr For Perf Arts | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Performancesexhibits | 2021 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum | $3,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Preservation/exhibition Ofvisual Arts | 2020 |
| Library Of Congress | $26,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Congress/knowledge Andcreativity | 2020 |
| Kc Symphony | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Arts Support-performance-education | 2020 |
| Truman Library | $12,075 | Independence, MO, US | Exhibits | 2020 |
| Friends Of Univ Academy | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Education/sscholarship | 2020 |
| Linda Hall Library | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Education/exhibitsresearch | 2020 |
| Destin Charity Wine Auction Fdn | $5,000 | Destin, FL, US | Supports Children Chariteis | 2020 |
| Umkc Conservatory Of Music | $1,350 | Kansas City, MO, US | Performanceeducation | 2020 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | $5,000 | Dublin, OH, US | Scholarshipsphilanthropicendeavors | 2020 |
| The Als Association | $250 | Arlington, VA, US | Victum Supportresearch | 2020 |
| Ronald Macdonald House Char | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Victum Support | 2020 |
| Village Presbyterian Ch | $2,500 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Ministies | 2020 |
| Cure Of Ars Church | $50 | Leawood, KS, US | Ministries | 2020 |
| Univ Of Ks Health System | $10,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Hospital | 2020 |
| Childrens Mercy Hospital | $1,050 | Kansas City, MO, US | Researchhospital | 2020 |
| Kids Tlc | $50 | Olathe, KS, US | Autism Family Support | 2020 |
| Eric's Camp Fund | $50 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Childrensadvocacy | 2020 |
| Family Conservancy | $100 | Kansas City, KS, US | Mental Healtsoc Services | 2020 |
| Kauffman Performing Arts Ctr | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Theatre/musicalperformances | 2018 |
| Metro Org To Counter Sexual Abuse | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Victum Assistance/education | 2018 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum | $3,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Preservation/exhibition Ofvisual Arts | 2018 |
| Library Of Congress | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Congress/knowledge Andcreativity | 2018 |
| Kc Symphony | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Arts Support-performance-education | 2018 |
| Truman Library | $12,000 | Independence, MO, US | Exhibits | 2018 |
| Friends Of Univ Academy | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Education/sscholarship | 2018 |
| Linda Hall Library | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Education/exhibitsresearch | 2018 |
| Univ Of Kansas Endowment | $10,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Educationresearchhealth Svcs | 2018 |
| Umkc Conservatory Of Music | $1,250 | Kansas City, MO, US | Performanceeducation | 2018 |
| Red Cross | $2,500 | Topeka, KS, US | Disaster Relief | 2018 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | $10,500 | Dublin, OH, US | Scholarshipsphilanthropicendeavors | 2018 |
| Stuhr Museum Fdn | $50 | Grand Island, NE, US | Exhibitsmemorial Contribution | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Atlanta, GA, US | Victum Supportresearchmemorial Gift | 2018 |
| Central Baptist College | $2,500 | Conway, AR, US | Scholarshipseducationresearch | 2017 |
| Community Living Opportunities | $100 | Overland Park, KS, US | Child Serviceshomeless/ | 2017 |
| Kauffman Performing Arts Ctr | $10,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Musicaltheatre/performances | 2017 |
| Metro Org To Counter Sexual Abuse | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Assistance/victumeducation | 2017 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum | $3,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Exhibition Ofpreservation/visual Arts | 2017 |
| Library Of Congress | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Knowledge Andsupport Congress/creativity | 2017 |
| Kc Symphony | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Performance-arts Support-education | 2017 |
| Truman Library | $2,100 | Independence, MO, US | Exhibits | 2017 |
| Village Presbyterian Church | $100 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Outreachsocial Services | 2017 |
| Destin Fl Wine Auction Fdn | $6,000 | Destin, FL, US | Communityvariousoutreach | 2017 |
| Friends Of Univ Academy | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Sscholarshipeducation/ | 2017 |
| Linda Hall Library | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Exhibitseducation/research | 2017 |
| Misdavmerica Alzheimers Assoc | $100 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Victumresearch/health Svcs | 2017 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Temp Housingfamily Assistance | 2017 |
| Safehome Inc | $5,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | Violencedomesticshelter | 2017 |
| Univ Of Kansas Endowment | $10,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Researcheducationhealth Svcs | 2017 |
| Umkc Conservatory Of Music | $6,250 | Kansas City, MO, US | Educationperformance | 2017 |
| The Mission Project | $250 | Mission, KS, US | Adults Withvictum Assistdisabilities | 2017 |
| Arts Council Of Johnson County | $500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Awards/scholarships | 2017 |
| Union Station | $100 | Kansas City, MO, US | Exhibits/museum/hist Landmark | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | Boone, IA, US | Reliefdisaster | 2016 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Fdn | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Philanthropicscholarships/endeavors | 2016 |
| Kauffman Performing Arts Ctr | $10,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Musicaltheatre/performances | 2016 |
| Metro Org To Counter Sexual Abuse | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Assistance/victumeducation | 2016 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum | $10,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Exhibition Ofpreservation/visual Arts | 2016 |
| Library Of Congress | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Knowledge Andsupport Congress/creativity | 2016 |
| Kc Symphony | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Performance-arts Support-education | 2016 |
| Truman Library | $3,850 | Independence, MO, US | Exhibits | 2016 |
| Village Presbyterian Church | $7,500 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Outreachsocial Services | 2016 |
| Destin Fl Wine Auction Fdn | $1,000 | Destin, FL, US | Communityvariousoutreach | 2016 |
| Als Association | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Victumresearchassistance | 2016 |
| Linda Hall Library | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Exhibitseducation/research | 2016 |
| Mayo Clinic | $1,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Educationresearchhealth Svcs | 2016 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Temp Housingfamily Assistance | 2016 |
| Safehome Inc | $5,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | Violencedomesticshelter | 2016 |
| Univ Of Kansas Endowment | $10,100 | Kansas City, KS, US | Researcheducationhealth Svcs | 2016 |
| Umkc Conservatory Of Music | $6,350 | Kansas City, MO, US | Educationperformance | 2016 |
| The Mission Project | $250 | Mission, KS, US | Adults Withvictum Assistdisabilities | 2016 |
| Arts Council Of Johnson County | $500 | Lenexa, KS, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 48-1222230 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 4937 WYANDOTTE ST Kansas City, MO 64112-1618 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Thomas Martin Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres/treas/dir | Katherine B Martin |
|---|---|
| Asst Treas | Peter Brown |
| Director | T Bradley Martin |
| Director | K Michelle Raab |
Forms 990-PF
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- 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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