Martha Ellen Tye Foundation
The Martha Ellen Tye Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1976 and based in Marshalltown, Iowa. The foundation was created by Martha-Ellen Tye, a lifelong Marshalltown resident devoted to her hometown, with the intention that it would serve as a community resource both during her lifetime and beyond. The foundation perpetuates her generosity and giving philosophy through strategic philanthropic support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+16.3% YoY
Grant Count
40
+5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+10.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to perpetuate the generosity and giving philosophy of its founder by providing support for and working with programs, projects, and organizations that are striving to make a better life for the people of Marshalltown, Iowa and San Antonio, Texas, and their surrounding areas.
The foundation particularly seeks to address:
- Educational needs
- Artistic and cultural initiatives
- Youth services
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation actively awards grants to eligible organizations within its geographic focus areas. Recent grant activity includes a $1 million donation to support the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse renovation. Grant sizes typically range from $500 to $260,000.
Grant Range
s typically range from $500 to $260,000.
How to Apply
and accepts new applicants. Interested organizations can contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and requirements.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary geographic focus areas are:
- Marshalltown, Iowa and surrounding areas
- San Antonio, Texas and surrounding areas
The foundation also supports select communities in other U.S. states including Florida, Illinois, Montana, Washington, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $25.8 million
- Total Revenue: $1.22 million
- Total Expenses: $1.35 million
- Total Liabilities: $71,200
Tax Status:
- Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since September 1976
- EIN: 42-1055988
- Required to file Form 990-PF annually
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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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
209 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Martha Ellen Tye Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Heidi Dalal: Executive Director (compensated staff member)
- Matthew Fisher: President
- David Tank: Vice President
- Deb Borton: Program Manager
The foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW FISHER | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DAVID TANK | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| SHARON GREER | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JOHN HERMANSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KARA O'TOOLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NICK O'TOOLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANNE HOWSARE BOYENS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAROL HIBBS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STEVEN TYE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MIKE RAUBER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HEIDI DALAL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $125,000 |
Contact Information
Martha Ellen Tye Foundation 709 South Center Street, Suite 125 Marshalltown, Iowa 50158
Phone: (641) 752-8340 Fax: (641) 752-8341 Email: info@marthaellentyefoundation.org
Website: marthaellentyefoundation.org
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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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