Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc
The Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation Inc. is a public charity based in Louisville, Kentucky, established in 2008 to benefit residents of Muhlenberg County. It supports charitable and governmental organizations and community projects addressing the county’s educational, civic, cultural, and quality-of-life needs.
Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $86K), mostly in Kentucky. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,146,300
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $85,852
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $90,114,596
- +13.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (7 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests. It accepts applications throughout the year and makes decisions quarterly. Applicants submit an application cover page and supporting materials. Applications are reviewed, and interviews, additional information, or site visits may be requested. The Foundation says decisions are generally made about six weeks after the application deadline. It does not support grants to individuals, including scholarships and fellowships; general fundraising events or sponsorships; religious organizations except for non-sectarian programs benefiting a broad community; requests that replace government funding responsibilities; or organizations that discriminate based on a legally protected classification.
- Review Cycle
- The next listed deadline is October 5, 2026, for decisions in November. Other listed 2026–2027 deadlines are January 18, 2027, and April 19, 2027.
- Deadline
- The next listed deadline is October 5, 2026, for decisions in November.
- Contact
Mailing address: 325 West Main Street 1110, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 585-4649
Website: https://felixmartinfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation: Community Grants Program
Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation: Community Leadership Fund Grant
Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Muhlenberg Economic Growth Alliance ($932K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 111 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s grantmaking is focused on benefiting residents of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Its website says projects benefiting the county may be considered for support.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 25 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $146K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $16K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $3.3M (2022). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg Economic Growth Alliance Central City, KY | S30 Economic Development | $931,500 |
| Muhlenberg County Board of Education Powderly, KY | B Educational Institutions | $446,800 |
| Greater Muhlenberg Parks & Recreation System Greenville, KY | N32 Parks and Playgrounds | $143,941 |
| Madisonville Community College Madisonville, KY | B Educational Institutions | $111,000 |
| Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Louisville, KY | T Philanthropy Voluntarism and Grantmaking | $91,750 |
| Muhlenberg County Health Department Central City, KY | E Health-General & Rehabilitative | $75,370 |
| City of Greenville Greenville, KY | W Public Society Benefit | $67,415 |
| HOPE2ALL Inc Drakesboro, KY | F20 alcohol drug and substance abuse dependency prevention & treatment | $43,000 |
| Muhlenberg County High School Greenville, KY | B Educational Institutions | $29,300 |
| Muhlenberg County Extension Service Central City, KY | K00 Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition | $29,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,114,596 | $7,782,985 | $3,409,777 | $2,146,300 | 25 | $7,719,985 |
| 2024 | $79,376,583 | $4,796,331 | $2,999,423 | $1,992,363 | 26 | $4,731,106 |
| 2023 | $71,185,748 | $2,785,040 | $2,712,159 | $1,791,482 | 21 | $2,669,940 |
| 2022 | $65,415,827 | $9,441 | $4,221,984 | $3,337,072 | 20 | $-233,671 |
| 2021 | $76,641,628 | $5,817,946 | $1,997,998 | $1,148,687 | 19 | $5,815,946 |
| 2020 | $59,689,667 | $2,364,514 | $1,907,349 | $1,142,495 | 23 | $2,364,514 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to enrich the lives of Muhlenberg County residents by supporting qualified organizations that meet the county’s educational, civic, and cultural needs, both today and for generations to come.
Its five strategic focus areas are economic development; quality education and training; community development and quality of place; community engagement and collaboration; and health and human services. The Foundation also describes programs focused on early childhood literacy, post-secondary access and workforce development, community strategic planning, and leadership development.
The Foundation invites applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits, churches, public schools or school districts, government entities, and projects fiscally sponsored by one of those organization types. Its 2025 grants included support for economic development, schools and colleges, parks and recreation, health, substance-abuse prevention and treatment, and public-society benefit. One grantee, the Kentucky Science Center, describes its mission as inspiring curiosity and encouraging people to explore and experiment with science. Philanthropy Southeast, another 2025 grantee, says it works to strengthen Southern philanthropy and foster collaboration toward an equitable, prosperous South.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 25 grants totaling $2,146,300. Grant amounts ranged from $6,010 to $931,500, with a median of $15,000.
The largest reported grants included $931,500 to Muhlenberg Economic Growth Alliance for economic development; $446,800 to Muhlenberg County Board of Education; $143,941 to Greater Muhlenberg Parks & Recreation System; $111,000 to Madisonville Community College; and $91,750 to Community Foundation of Louisville Depository.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Campisano as chair; Mike Mercer as treasurer; Lanie Gardner, Tony Peyton, and Jeff Taylor as directors; and Alyssa Manning as president. Mimi Zinniel is listed as vice chair from January 2025, while Barbie Hunt is listed as vice chair through December 2024. Jason Vincent is listed as a director from January 2025.
Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc is led by Alyssa Manning, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alyssa Manning
President
President → President & Secretary, 2023
President & Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Campisano
Chair
Member at Large → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Taylor
Director
Director & Start → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Tony Peyton
Director
Director & Start → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Lanie Gardner
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Vincent
Director & From
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbie Hunt
Vice Chair
Vice Chair & Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Zinniel
Vice Chair & From
Secretary & Director → Director, 2023
Director → Vice Chair & From, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Mercer
Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2023
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Sara Hemingway (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Candance Brake (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Paul Schulte (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gary Carver (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Peggy Williams (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: C. Dennis Riggs (2020) — Chair of the Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Tony Peyton (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc
How much does Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc give each year?
Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 26 grants.
What is Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $85,852, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc that year got $146K on average.
Where does Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc give grants?
Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, KY (10 grants), Central City, KY (5 grants), Powderly, KY (3 grants) and Louisville, KY (2 grants).
Does Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "W Public Society Benefit" (3 grants) and "B Educational Institutions" (3 grants).
Who are Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Muhlenberg Economic Growth Alliance ($931,500), Muhlenberg County Board of Education ($446,800) and Greater Muhlenberg Parks & Recreation System ($143,941), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc?
Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc reported $90.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.8M.
What does Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to enrich the lives of Muhlenberg County residents by supporting qualified organizations that meet the county’s educational, civic, and cultural needs, both today and for generations to come. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc?
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc's EIN?
Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2193468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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