Private foundation · EIN 87-1310968 · Reston, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Martell 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $82K total, median $7,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$82K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in VA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cultivate Culinary School and Catering IncSouth Bend, INFor the capital campaign$25K
St Patrick High SchoolChicago, ILTo support the tuition assistance program$15K
K9s for WarriorsPonta Vedra Beach, FLTraining support for vets and service dogs$11K
A Rosie PlaceSouth Bend, INHeartworks$10K
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic SchoolPonte Vedra Beach, FLTech updates and facility improvements$10K
Michigan Gateway Community FoundationBuchanan, MIBilly & wally veterans fund$5,000
The Roadie Clinic IncNiles, MIGeneral support$3,500
Youth Service Bureau of St Joseph County IncSouth Bend, INHoliday funding$1,250
Humane Society of St Joseph CountyMishawaka, INCat cafe cat adoptions$750
Little League Baseball IncSouth Bend, INSponsorship$500

By state: Indiana 5 · Florida 2 · Illinois 1 · Michigan 2

About this foundation

Martell Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reston, Virginia, administered in care of Foundations, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Martell Family 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 Martell Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $82K across 10 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Martell Family Foundation give?

Indiana (5 grants), Florida (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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