Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima
The Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas that include youth, culture, education, wildlife, and habitat, with grant dollars concentrated in Washington, Alaska, Montana, Oregon, and Idaho.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima at a glance
In short: Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima gave $1.3M across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Washington. 59% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,317,750
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,720
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $20,780,230
- +2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (34 of 58, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima
- Contact
Website: https://www.charlottemartin.org
Mailing address: C/O Bnym PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (206) 664-8815
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima
Charlotte Martin Foundation Wildlife & Habitat Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Charlotte Martin Foundation Youth Programs Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Charlotte Martin Foundation: Wildlife and Habitat Program Grant
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Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Corporation of Gonzaga University ($312K). Together the top 10 received $642K.
Grant Size Distribution
337 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 331 grants of 337 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Seattle. In 2024, its grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Washington (50%), Alaska (21%), Montana (13%), Oregon (11%), and Idaho (3%). The 2024 itemized grants also include a $25,000 award to Life Leaders Inc. in Michigan. The youth-program description specifies organizations based in Western states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 34 of 58 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 19% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2022) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation of Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | General Operating | $312,020 |
| Qizhjeh Vena Alaska QVA Eagle River, AK | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Piegan Institute Browning, MT | General Operating | $45,000 |
| Indigenous Creatives Collective Seattle, WA | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Home Range Wildlife Research Winthrop, WA | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Rainier Valley Corp Fiscal Sponsor Seattle, WA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Life Leaders Inc Detroit, MI | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Arlee Community Development Corporation Arlee, MT | General Operating | $20,230 |
| Hearts Gathered Omak, WA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Salish School of Spokane Spokane, WA | General Operating | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,780,230 | $2,198,814 | $1,609,333 | $1,317,750 | 58 | $1,529,714 | $2,146,327 | $1,262,151 |
| 2023 | $20,186,584 | $663,786 | $1,511,441 | $1,234,862 | 61 | $1,457,906 | $613,351 | $1,209,572 |
| 2022 | $20,993,737 | $488,685 | $1,349,744 | $1,060,605 | 62 | $1,282,518 | $494,185 | $1,194,059 |
| 2021 | $21,860,424 | $2,031,869 | $1,595,768 | $1,334,441 | 75 | $1,546,816 | $1,987,057 | $1,333,858 |
| 2020 | $21,422,776 | $673,502 | $1,437,717 | $1,212,016 | 81 | — | $626,500 | $1,174,801 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes itself as dedicated to enriching the lives of youth and preserving and protecting wildlife and habitat. The foundation’s grant-program descriptions include youth programs for ages 6–18 in athletics, culture, and education, as well as wildlife and habitat work focused on ecosystem stewardship and conservation. The youth-program description prioritizes rural BIPOC organizations and permits awarded funds to be used for general operating support. The program descriptions state exclusions, including large capital projects for youth programs and urban-area projects for wildlife and habitat grants.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of work supported. Piegan Institute says it works to research, promote, and preserve Native American languages, particularly Blackfoot, through an immersion K–8 school. Hearts Gathered describes its purpose as revitalizing Native American languages of the Colville Reservation through a language immersion school. Other 2024 grantees describe work in Indigenous arts and well-being, community development, Salish language revitalization, Indigenous rights, and ecosystem protection.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 58 grants totaling $1,317,750. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $312,020, with a median of $15,000. All the listed largest grants were designated for general operating support. They included $312,020 to the Corporation of Gonzaga University, $100,000 to Qizhjeh Vena Alaska Qva, $45,000 to Piegan Institute, and $40,000 to Indigenous Creatives Collective. Other listed awards included $35,000 to Home Range Wildlife Research and $25,000 each to Rainier Valley Corp Fiscal Sponsor and Life Leaders Inc.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Applications are submitted online through the foundation’s website; its most recent cycle (Spring 2026) closed June 1, 2026, and the foundation says no Fall 2026 cycle is planned.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists C’Ardiss Gardner Gleser as board member, Meera Lee Sethi as secretary, Tom Campbell as treasurer, Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer as chair, and Marissa Spang as vice chair.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima is led by Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer
Chair
Chairperson → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $26K (2024)
C'ardiss Gardner Gleser
Board Member
Secretary → Chair, 2021
Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Marissa Spang
Vice Chair
Secretary → Chair, 2023
Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Tom Campbell
Treasurer
Managing Committee Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Meera Lee Sethi
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$26K (2023) → $26K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sheila Kelly (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gabriella Blatt (2020) — Authorized Board Member
- Former: Verenice Rodriguez (2020) — Authorized Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $26K, to C'ardiss Gardner Gleser (Board Member). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima
How much does Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima give each year?
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima gave $1.3M across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 61 grants.
What is Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima's typical grant size?
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $22,720, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima that year got $18K on average.
Where does Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima give grants?
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima gives mostly in Washington: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alaska (21%) and Montana (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (7 grants), Anchorage, AK (4 grants), Spokane, WA (3 grants) and Salem, OR (3 grants).
Does Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (58 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima's largest grantees?
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima's largest 2024 grantees include Corporation of Gonzaga University ($312,020), Qizhjeh Vena Alaska QVA ($100,000) and Piegan Institute ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima?
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima reported $20.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima fund?
The foundation describes itself as dedicated to enriching the lives of youth and preserving and protecting wildlife and habitat. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima?
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check charlottemartin.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima's EIN?
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2057123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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