Private foundation · EIN 20-3447785 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Martin Family Charitable Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 65 grants paid, $95K total, median $1,000. 15% of grants stayed in Delaware.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
65
$95K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in DE
15%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 65 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Appletree Institute for Education Innovation IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Trinity CollegeHartford, CTTrinity College Alumni Fund$5,000
Trinity CollegeHartford, CTrenovation fund for the Ferris Athletic Center$5,000
Sixth Church of Christ Scientist Washington DCWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Center for the Inland Bays IncRehoboth, DEGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Little Falls Watershed Alliance IncChevy Chase, MDFalmouth Road Restoration fund$2,000
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MIto support James Madison College$2,000
University of Virginia Darden School FoundationCharlottesville, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Yellowstone ForeverBozeman, MTGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Conservation International FoundationArlington, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
A Wider Circle IncMcLean, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Anaya Tipnis Foundation IncBoston, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware IncWilmington, DETo support Oak Orchard$1,000
Camfed U S a FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Cedars CampsBallwin, MOGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Christian Science Media Committee of MetropolitanAlexandria, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere IMerrifield, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Delaware Community FoundationWilmington, DEto support Rodel Charitable Foundation$1,000
FIRST Church of Christ ScientistBoston, MAgeneral operation fund and to support The Monitor$1,000
Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership CorporationNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Human Rights Watch IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Lynn House of Potomac Valley IncAlexandria, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Manna Food Center IncSilverspring, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Mercer County Community College FoundationWest Windsor, NJWWFM Radio Station$1,000
Montgomery Countryside Alliance IncPoolesville, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Montgomery County Parks Foundation IncWheaton, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Mpt Foundation IncOwings Mills, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Nature ConservancyArlington, VAWater Funds project that is revolutionizing water management in Latin America$1,000
Ocean Conservancy IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Oyster Recovery Partnership IncAnnapolis, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust IncWood River, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Razom IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Salisbury State University Foundation IncSalisbury, MDDelmarva Public Radio$1,000
Some IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Tune in to Nature OrgSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NEto support The Quilt Museum$1,000
WetaArlington, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Wilmington Freedom AllianceWilmington, DEGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Women for Women InternationalWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
National Park FoundationWashington, DCto support Zion, Bryce and Cedar Breaks National Parks$900
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay IncAnnapolis, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Anacostia RiverkeeperWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Educational FoundChevy Chase, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Campaign Legal Center IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Chesapeake Bay Foundation IncAnnapolis, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$500
City Blossoms IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$500
DC Youth Orchestra ProgramWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$500
East Lansing InfoEast Lansing, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Environmental Defense Fund IncorporatedNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Food Bank of Delaware IncNewark, DEGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Friends of Cape Henlopen State ParkNassau, DEGeneral & Unrestricted$500
International Elephant FoundationAzle, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Kind to Kids FoundationNewark, DEGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Local Journalism InitiativeWilmington, DEGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Metropolitan Club Preservation FoundationWashington, DCPreservation Fund$500
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the UnWashington, DCAfrican American Cultural Heritage Action Fund$500
Nature Forward IncChevy Chase, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$500

By state: District of Columbia 15 · Maryland 13 · Connecticut 2 · Virginia 8 · Delaware 10 · New York 4

About this foundation

Martin Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Martin Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Martin Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $95K across 65 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Martin Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (15 grants), Maryland (13 grants), Connecticut (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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