Private foundation · EIN 27-2178874 · Doylestown, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Martin Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (JUNE 30) and its median grant is $28K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $28K. 20% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: Must be an approved 501(c)(3) applicant. Grants limited to areas of interest of the foundation: History, education, medical, conservation and relief.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$1.5M
Median grant
$28K
Stays in PA
20%
of grants
Deadline
JUNE 30
Assets
$36M

How to apply

Common grant application form of delaware valley grantmakers Contact: Jessica M Thompson Director, Po Box 749, Doylestown, Pa, 2153488149 Deadlines: JUNE 30 Restrictions: Must be an approved 501(c)(3) applicant. Grants limited to areas of interest of the foundation: History, education, medical, conservation and relief. Grants range from $5,000 to $500,000 and above under certain circumstances.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
River Crossing YMCADoylestown, PAProvide support to the veteran's wellness program$750K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILProviding food to people in need through a nationwide network of food banks$250K
Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CAProvide support to sierra club foundation's military outdoors program$250K
Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CAProvide support for the canal boatyard community park project in san rafael, ca$100K
Freire FoundationPhiladelphia, PATo help bring new opportunities to a number of students through education$30K
West Ohio Food BankLima, OHGetting food to people in need$25K
Blue Ridge Area Food BankVerona, VAGetting food to people in need$25K
San Francisco-Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CAGetting food to people in need$25K
Fulfill Food BankNeptune, NJGetting food to people in need$25K
Climate Action Pathways for SchoolsOakland, CAEmpowering students through green career pathways and implementing school-based sustainability projects$10K

By state: Pennsylvania 2 · California 4 · Illinois 1 · Ohio 1 · Virginia 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Martin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Kreischer Miller, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Common grant application form of delaware valley grantmakers Deadlines: JUNE 30.

How much does Martin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 10 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Martin Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (2 grants), California (4 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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