George & Miriam Martin Foundation
The George & Miriam Martin Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1995 by George Martin in honor of his parents, George and Miriam. Based in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with tax-exempt status since February 1996.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2M
-21.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
+1.5% YoY
Grant Count
29
-12.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$78K
+15.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on environmental conservation and protection. Initially focused on river and watershed conservation in Pennsylvania, the foundation's scope has expanded to national and international levels. Today, while continuing to support river and watershed conservation activities—including trails, conservation easements, and wetland protection—the foundation's primary focus has shifted to environmental litigation addressing climate change and biodiversity loss. The foundation champions clean air, clean water, environmental justice, and a healthy future for all.
Grantmaking
Since its inception, the foundation has awarded over $21 million in grants to more than 130 organizations. Grant awards have ranged from $1,000 to $2 million.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations primarily in Pennsylvania, Maine, and California, though its scope has expanded to include national and international environmental initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent available financial data:
- Total Assets: $4,165,696 to $5.33 million (varying by reporting year)
- Total Giving: $2,256,371 (2024)
- Annual Revenue: $1.47 million (2023)
- Annual Expenses: $2.2 million (2023)
- Total Liabilities: $0 (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,165,696 | $5,332,946 | $6,069,614 |
| Revenue | $1,121,084 | $1,465,335 | $1,350,147 |
| Expenses | $2,288,334 | $2,202,003 | $2,231,971 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,256,371 | $2,193,100 | $2,225,824 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,120,520 | $1,464,965 | $827,160 |
| Distributable Amount | $274,821 | $335,727 | $489,765 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE MARTIN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| GLENN EMERY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| REBECCA WOOD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CHRISTY MARTIN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MAURA SHUEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LAWRENCE STRANGE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
- Website: www.themartinfoundation.org
- Phone: 215-834-7656
- Address: 1047 Jaine Lane, Chester Springs, PA 19425-3016
- EIN: 23-2828201
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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