Private foundation · EIN 83-0335099 · Casper, Wyoming · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The 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: 51 grants paid, $2.4M total, median $25K. 16% of grants stayed in Wyoming.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
51
$2.4M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in WY
16%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$36M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Centeral Denver Classical High SchoolDenver, COScholarship, athletic equipment, phase ii chapel construction$515K
Seeds of HopeDenver, COEducational grant$200K
Alliance for Choice in EducationGreenwood Village, COGeneral operations and tuition assistance$150K
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolDenver, COTuition assistance$130K
Community Leadership & Development IncBillings, MTHannah house, youth works$115K
National Eucharistic CongressWashington, DCProgram & operational support$100K
Wyoming Catholic CollegeLander, WYScholarship program$100K
Christ in the CityDenver, COLifelong mission$95K
Capuchin Province of Mid-AmericaDenver, COSeminarian formation program$75K
Wyoming Rescue MissionCasper, WYProgram grant$55K
Camp WojtylaBerthoud, COEvangelism program grant$50K
Denver Dream CenterArvada, COAdopt-a-block program$50K
Emmaus Catholic HospiceDenver, COGeneral operations$50K
Escuela de GuadalupeDenver, COScholarship assistance matching grant$50K
Live ActionArlington, VAWindow to the womb$50K
Sba Pro-Life AmericaArlington, VAHer plan$50K
Sisters of LifeDenver, COGeneral operations and november retreat expenses$45K
St Anthony Tri-Parish SchoolCasper, WYGeneral operations$45K
Family Service IncBillings, MTGeneral operations$40K
Ignatius PressSan Francisco, CABook fair pilot programs$40K
Students for LifeFredericksburg, VAGrant and general operating support$40K
Fire FoundationLittleton, COParaeducator support & training$35K
Casper Youth for ChristCasper, WYLove in action gospal outreach, & general operating$30K
Alternatives Pregnancy CenterEnglewood, COMatching grant, pregnancy options program$25K
Central Wyoming HospiceCasper, WYGrief counseling center$25K
Child BridgeBillings, MTFoster family training$25K
Grace Montessori AcademyBillings, MTHelping hands resource rooms$25K
Love and SonshineBillings, MTGeneral operations$25K
Servants of Christ JesusDenver, COChapel construction project$25K
Marriage MissionariesParker, COGeneral operating grant$18K
Highlight Catholic Ministries-FrassatiLittleton, COSports camps & discipleship programs$15K
Haiti Outreach MinistriesMatthew, NCEducation grant$10K
Net MinistriesSt Paul, MNDiscounted retreats - co, wy, mt$10K
Notmykid IncScottsdale, AZGeneral operating$10K
Secular Association Totus Tuus IncMiami, FLGeneral operations$10K
Boys & Girls Club of Yellowstone CountyBillings, MTBack a kid program, foundation grant$7,500
Child Evangelism Fellowship of Wy IncGlenrock, WYCamp scholarships$7,500
Bella Natural Women's CareEnglewood, COFoundation grant$5,000
Catholic Charities-Marisol HealthDenver, COGeneral operating$5,000
Companions of ChristDenver, COGeneral operations$5,000
Families of CharacterGreenwood Village, COGeneral operations$5,000
Fierce AthleteConshohocken, PAGeneral operations$5,000
HumanalityLander, WYGeneral operations$5,000
Institute for Catholic Liberal EducationVentura, CASeek 2025 sponsorship costs$5,000
Intercessors of the TrinityLittleton, COGeneral operating grant$5,000
Mary Queen of Peace Catholic ChurchBillings, MTGeneral operations$5,000
Silver Run Ski TeamRed Lodge, MTScholarship assistance$5,000
Billings Catholic SchoolsBillings, MTEducation grant$2,500
Saint John InstituteEnglewood, COGeneral operations$2,500
St Rose of LimaDenver, COCapital renovations$2,500
True Care Women's Resource CenterCasper, WYNew building campaign$2,500

By state: Colorado 23 · Wyoming 8 · Montana 9 · Virginia 3 · District of Columbia 1 · California 2

About this foundation

The Martin Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Casper, Wyoming, administered in care of Larry Bean, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The 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 Martin Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.4M across 51 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does The Martin Family Foundation give?

Colorado (23 grants), Wyoming (8 grants), Montana (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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