Private foundation · EIN 26-0684688 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Robin B Martin Family Foundation

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: 11 grants paid, $2.2M total, median $200K. 18% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$2.2M
Median grant
$200K
Stays in NY
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$37M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Foods and FriendsWashington, DCGeneral support$400K
March of DimesNew York, NYGeneral support$400K
Horton's KidsWashington, DCGeneral support$300K
University of MarylandCollege Park, MDGeneral support$220K
Bessemer National Gift Fund for Catherine and Brian MartinWoodbridge, NJGeneral support$200K
Christopher and Sarah Martin FundWoodbridge, NJGeneral support$200K
Greater Washington CommunityBaltimore, MDGeneral support$175K
Citybridge EducationBethesda, MDGeneral support$150K
Bessemer National Gift Fund for Christopher and Sarah MartinWoodbridge, NJGeneral support$100K
Bessemer National Gift Fund for Dana and Shannon MartinWoodbridge, NJGeneral support$100K
Charitable Distributions Paid Through PartnershipNew York, NYOperational support$10

By state: District of Columbia 2 · New Jersey 4 · Maryland 3 · New York 2

About this foundation

The Robin B Martin Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Bessemer Trust, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 The Robin B Martin Family Foundation 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 The Robin B Martin Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.2M across 11 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does The Robin B Martin Family Foundation give?

District of Columbia (2 grants), New Jersey (4 grants), Maryland (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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