J Landis and Sharon Martin
J Landis and Sharon Martin is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including schools, universities, a museum, an opera organization, and a health-related nonprofit.
J Landis and Sharon Martin at a glance
In short: J Landis and Sharon Martin gave $2.4M across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $161K), mostly in Colorado. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,421,858
- +194.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $161,457
- +135.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,775,563
- -20.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J Landis and Sharon Martin
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2345 E 3Rd Avenue 400, Denver, CO 80206
Phone: (303) 296-5637
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Landis and Sharon Martin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Elizabeth's School ($900K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 57 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Colorado 55%, Illinois 34%, and Arizona 10%; Ohio and California were each reported as 0%. The listed grants include recipients in Colorado, Illinois, Arizona, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J Landis and Sharon Martin open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $300K; repeat grants $111K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1428% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 512% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $159K (2022) to $2.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth's School Denver, CO | To Further Program Services | $900,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | To Further Program Services | $835,000 |
| Sigler Western Museum Wickenburg, AZ | To Further Program Services | $250,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | To Further Program Services | $200,000 |
| Denver Academy Denver, CO | To Further Program Services | $100,000 |
| Central City Opera House Association Central City, CO | To Further Program Services | $50,000 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | To Further Program Services | $50,000 |
| Global Down Syndrome Foundation Denver, CO | To Further Program Services | $25,000 |
| Graland Country Day School Denver, CO | To Further Program Services | $8,500 |
| ALS United Rocky Mountain Westminster, CO | To Further Program Services | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,775,563 | $541,444 | $2,509,603 | $2,421,858 | 15 | $2,428,475 | $480,316 | $474,573 |
| 2024 | $9,743,722 | $852,613 | $882,545 | $822,608 | 12 | $828,820 | $817,496 | $495,614 |
| 2023 | $9,773,654 | $7,352,428 | $878,286 | $865,876 | 13 | $872,061 | $450,598 | $155,735 |
| 2022 | $3,299,512 | $486,766 | $172,069 | $158,500 | 7 | $164,685 | $24,199 | $65,460 |
| 2021 | $2,984,815 | $648,294 | $322,555 | $310,605 | 10 | $316,580 | — | $68,363 |
| 2020 | $2,659,076 | $689,482 | $922,176 | $904,139 | 15 | — | — | $63,540 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Landis and Sharon Martin reported a distributable amount of $475K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for educational and cultural organizations, as well as organizations working in health and disability-related areas. These examples describe the grantees, not the foundation’s own mission: St. Elizabeth’s School describes itself as an intentionally inclusive Episcopal school committed to excellence; Northwestern University emphasizes teaching, research, and student growth; and the Global Down Syndrome Foundation says it works to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome through research, medical care, education, and advocacy. The Sigler Western Museum and Central City Opera House Association also received grants in 2025.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $2,421,858. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $900,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest reported grants included $900,000 to St. Elizabeth’s School, $835,000 to Northwestern University, $250,000 to Sigler Western Museum, $200,000 to the University of Colorado Foundation, and $100,000 to Denver Academy. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as furthering program services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sharon S. Martin, Mary F. Lester, Sarah L. Stettner, and Emily P. Jones as directors.
J Landis and Sharon Martin's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emily P. Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary F. Lester
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah L. Stettner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon S. Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Landis Martin (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about J Landis and Sharon Martin
How much does J Landis and Sharon Martin give each year?
J Landis and Sharon Martin gave $2.4M across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $823K across 12 grants.
What is J Landis and Sharon Martin's typical grant size?
J Landis and Sharon Martin's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $161,457, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J Landis and Sharon Martin that year got $300K on average.
Where does J Landis and Sharon Martin give grants?
J Landis and Sharon Martin gives mostly in Colorado: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (34%) and Arizona (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (7 grants).
Does J Landis and Sharon Martin give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on J Landis and Sharon Martin's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Program Services" (15 grants).
Who are J Landis and Sharon Martin's largest grantees?
J Landis and Sharon Martin's largest 2025 grantees include St Elizabeth's School ($900,000), Northwestern University ($835,000) and Sigler Western Museum ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Landis and Sharon Martin?
J Landis and Sharon Martin reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $475K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J Landis and Sharon Martin fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for educational and cultural organizations, as well as organizations working in health and disability-related areas. These examples describe the grantees, not the foundation’s own mission: St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Landis and Sharon Martin?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J Landis and Sharon Martin's EIN?
J Landis and Sharon Martin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1466263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does J Landis and Sharon Martin 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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