Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation
Francis and Christine Martin Family is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working on tropical forests, biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and community support in Peru.
Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation gave $78K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,000
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,800
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,783,952
- +19.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (55% 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 Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mongabay Org Corporation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (55%), New York (19%), Oregon (13%), Washington (6%), and Colorado (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $78K (2024) to $108K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mongabay Org Corporation Atherton, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Health in Harmony Inc Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nature and Culture International Del Mar, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Synchronicity Earth USA Inc New York, NY | Amazon Alliance (Grace Souza) | $10,000 |
| Help Peru Inc New York, NY | Conservamos por la Naturaleza | $5,000 |
| If Not US Then Who Venice, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Conservancy Pullman, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The International Wilderness Leadership Foundation Boulder, CO | Coalition Wild | $5,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation Pasadena, CA | IoES Pritzker Award | $5,000 |
| Public Media Group of Southern California Whittier, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,783,952 | $408,291 | $116,204 | $78,000 | 10 | $91,841 | $357,031 | $107,402 |
| 2023 | $1,491,865 | $89,950 | $118,058 | $82,000 | 6 | $95,570 | $69,027 | $99,367 |
| 2022 | $1,519,973 | $76,494 | $144,201 | $107,500 | 8 | $121,701 | $55,044 | $102,023 |
| 2021 | $1,587,680 | $99,517 | $130,243 | $91,500 | 10 | $105,550 | $75,546 | $112,799 |
| 2020 | $1,618,406 | $73,514 | $130,960 | $96,000 | 14 | — | $51,963 | $101,393 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose work includes environmental awareness and conservation. Mongabay says its mission is to raise awareness about social and environmental issues related to tropical forests and other ecosystems, wildlife, and the role of natural ecosystems in climate stability. Nature and Culture International says it conserves biodiverse landscapes in Latin America in concert with local cultures.
Other supported organizations describe work on ecological issues and solutions (Synchronicity Earth USA), restoring endangered ecosystems (Phoenix Conservancy), highlighting local peoples’ role in protecting forests (If Not Us Then Who), and supporting sustainable programs for vulnerable populations in Peru (Help Peru).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $78,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $20,000 to Mongabay Org Corporation; $10,000 each to Health in Harmony Inc, Nature and Culture International, and Synchronicity Earth USA Inc; and $5,000 each to Help Peru Inc, If Not Us Then Who, Phoenix Conservancy, the International Wilderness Leadership Foundation, and the UCLA Foundation. Public Media Group of Southern California received $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christine W Martin as director, president, and secretary. It lists Amy C Martin, David F Martin, Hanh Nguyen Martin, and Kenneth H Martin as vice presidents, and Lily Sun-Young Martin as vice president and treasurer.
Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation is led by Christine W Martin, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine W Martin
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy C Martin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David F Martin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth H Martin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hanh Nguyen Martin
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lily Sun-Young Martin
Vice President & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation
How much does Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation give each year?
Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation gave $78K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 6 grants.
What is Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,800, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation give grants?
Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Oregon (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mongabay Org Corporation ($20,000), Health in Harmony Inc ($10,000) and Nature and Culture International ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation?
Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose work includes environmental awareness and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation's EIN?
Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3604338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Francis and Christine Martin Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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