James G Martin Memorial Trust
James G Martin Memorial Trust is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $778K. Net investment income was $91K.
James G Martin Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: James G Martin Memorial Trust gave $778K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $194K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $777,551
- +314.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $194,388
- +314.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $46,276
- Total assets
- $1,438,608
- -31.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who James G Martin Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Harbor View ($650K). Together the top 4 received $778K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 24 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How James G Martin Memorial Trust gives
- Giving grew 107% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 939% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $188K (2023) to $778K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $778K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Harbor View Boston, MA | general purposes | $650,000 |
| The Immigrant Learning Center Malden, MA | general purposes | $50,000 |
| Emory University Office of Fin Aid Atlanta, GA | Scholarship fbo Lily Ameli | $42,551 |
| Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | College of Arts&Sciences, History Dept | $35,000 |
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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 | $1,438,608 | $36,602 | $829,219 | $777,551 | 4 | $817,098 | $90,775 | $86,991 |
| 2023 | $2,113,257 | $33,671 | $204,899 | $187,802 | 4 | — | $25,361 | $119,981 |
| 2022 | $2,331,440 | $36,707 | $509,104 | $335,000 | 5 | $457,905 | — | $58,278 |
| 2021 | $2,801,495 | $51,234 | $741,500 | $376,500 | 4 | $546,745 | — | $143,376 |
| 2020 | $3,487,623 | $1,212,327 | $970,735 | $641,500 | 7 | — | — | $161,624 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James G Martin Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James G Martin Memorial Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel C Sichko
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$20K (2024)
G Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rick Solano
Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Samuel C Sichko (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James G Martin Memorial Trust
How much does James G Martin Memorial Trust give each year?
James G Martin Memorial Trust gave $778K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $188K across 4 grants.
What is James G Martin Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
James G Martin Memorial Trust's median grant in 2024 was $46,276, and its average grant was $194,388, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James G Martin Memorial Trust give grants?
James G Martin Memorial Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (5%).
Does James G Martin Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of James G Martin Memorial Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is James G Martin Memorial Trust?
James G Martin Memorial Trust reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $817K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is James G Martin Memorial Trust's EIN?
James G Martin Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2613244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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