Private foundation · EIN 26-1969632 · Hardwick, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $79K total, median $1,600. 83% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$79K
Median grant
$1,600
Stays in NJ
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ridge and Valley ConservancyBlairstown, NJCharitable$41K
Highlands CoalitionBoonton, NJCharitable$10K
The Foodshed AllianceBlairstown, NJCharitable$10K
Princeton Blairstown CenterPrinceton, NJCharitable$6,625
Drew UniversityMadison, NJCharitable$4,000
Terra Cotta CharitiesNaples, FLCharitable$2,000
Friends VillageWoodstown, NJCharitable$1,200
Nj Conservation FoundationFar Hills, NJCharitable$1,200
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyWoodbridge, NJCharitable$1,000
Open Space InstituteNew York, NYCharitable$1,000
Great Swamp Watershed AssociationNew Vernon, NJCharitable$250
Blairstown Hose Co No 1Blairstown, NJCharitable$200

By state: New Jersey 10 · Florida 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hardwick, New Jersey, administered in care of Kenneth Martin, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn Foundation 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 Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $79K across 12 grants, a median of $1,600.

Where does Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn Foundation give?

New Jersey (10 grants), Florida (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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