Martens Family Foundation Inc
Martens Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Twin Falls, Idaho. It reports making contributions to charitable organizations in the community; its 2025 filing lists 11 grants totaling $34,328.
Martens Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Martens Family Foundation Inc gave $34K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Idaho. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,328
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,121
- -16.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,400
- Total assets
- $320,396
- -7.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (99% 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 Martens Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 621 N College Road Ste 100, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Martens Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Immanuel Lutheran Church ($19K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho and 1% went to a recipient in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Martens Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $646; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $278 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 175% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $88K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Lutheran Church Twin Falls, ID | General Use | $18,700 |
| JAE Foundation Twin Falls, ID | General Use | $5,000 |
| Idaho Humane Society Boise, ID | General Use | $2,500 |
| Boise State University Foundation Boise, ID | General Use | $2,500 |
| Camp Perkins Lutheran Ministries Ketchum, ID | General Use | $2,000 |
| College of Southern Idaho Fndn Inc Twin Falls, ID | General Use | $1,400 |
| Xrossway Lutheran Ministries Twin Falls, ID | General Use | $1,000 |
| Providence Portland Medical Fndn Portland, OR | General Use | $500 |
| Visions Charities Inc Twin Falls, ID | General Use | $278 |
| Rare K I C K S Inc Nampa, ID | General Use | $250 |
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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 | $320,396 | $9,486 | $35,788 | $34,328 | 11 | $35,058 | $8,506 | $19,987 |
| 2024 | $346,698 | — | $46,040 | $44,630 | 12 | $45,335 | — | $21,987 |
| 2023 | $392,738 | — | $42,292 | $40,432 | 11 | $41,362 | — | $23,360 |
| 2022 | $435,030 | — | $92,701 | $88,451 | 13 | $88,731 | — | $25,890 |
| 2021 | $527,731 | $752,950 | $33,994 | $31,229 | 6 | — | $265,456 | $20,239 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martens Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Jae Foundation says it works on mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and support for people who have lost loved ones. Idaho Humane Society describes its mission as promoting animal welfare and responsible care, while Visions Charities says it serves patients and loved ones facing life-limiting illness and provides community education on death, dying, quality of life, and bereavement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $34,328. Grants ranged from $200 to $18,700, with a median grant of $1,400. Notable grants included $18,700 to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Twin Falls, $5,000 to Jae Foundation in Twin Falls, and $2,500 each to Idaho Humane Society and Boise State University Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gerald Martens as president-director, Judy Martens as vice president-director, and Tara Martens Miller and Brian Martens as directors.
Martens Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Martens
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Martens
Pres-Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Martens Miller
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Martens
Vice President - Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Martens Family Foundation Inc
How much does Martens Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Martens Family Foundation Inc gave $34K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 12 grants.
What is Martens Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Martens Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,400, and its average grant was $3,121, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Martens Family Foundation Inc that year got $646 on average.
Where does Martens Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Martens Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Twin Falls, ID (6 grants) and Boise, ID (2 grants).
Does Martens Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Martens Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Martens Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Martens Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Immanuel Lutheran Church ($18,700), JAE Foundation ($5,000) and Idaho Humane Society ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Martens Family Foundation Inc?
Martens Family Foundation Inc reported $320K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Martens Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Jae Foundation says it works on mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and support for people who have lost loved ones. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martens Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Martens Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Martens Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3849043. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Martens Family Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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