Private foundation · EIN 04-2613244 · Boston, Massachusetts

James G Martin Memorial Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $778K total, median $43K. 40% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: None

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$778K
Median grant
$43K
Stays in MA
40%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$1.4M

How to apply

N/A Contact: M Martin, 20 Church Road, Rye Beach, Nh Deadlines: None Restrictions: None

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Camp Harbor ViewBoston, MAgeneral purposes$650K
The Immigrant Learning CenterMalden, MAgeneral purposes$50K
Emory University Office of Fin AidAtlanta, GAScholarship fbo Lily Ameli$43K
Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CTCollege of Arts&Sciences, History Dept$35K
Special OperationsArlington, VAgeneral purposes

By state: Massachusetts 2 · Georgia 1 · Connecticut 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

James G Martin Memorial Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Samuel Sichko, tax-exempt since 1977. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does James G Martin Memorial Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does James G Martin Memorial Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $778K across 5 grants, a median of $43K.

Where does James G Martin Memorial Tr give?

Massachusetts (2 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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