Martha Reed Foundation
The Martha Reed Foundation is a private foundation based in Shelton, Washington. Its 2026 filing reports grants for medical expenses, housing and emergency assistance, youth programs, and community activities.
Martha Reed Foundation at a glance
In short: Martha Reed Foundation gave $56K across 14 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Washington. 82% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $55,763
- +35.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,983
- +16.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $21,346
- +16.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (9 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (98% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Martha Reed Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1434, Shelton, WA 98584-2701
Phone: (360) 490-4609
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Martha Reed Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Tom Beben ($28K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($12,700), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 2% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Martha Reed Foundation open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 9 of 11 grantees (82%) 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 $4K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 0% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2026). 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $60K (2022). In 2026 it made 14 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Beben Shelton, WA | Cover medical costs not associated with insurance | $28,000 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,700 |
| Wendy Parkinson Shelton, WA | Payment to Evergreen State Roofing on behalf of Wendy Parkinson - Senior needing assistance to replace roof | $4,490 |
| Crossroads Housing Shelton, WA | Sponsorship Homeless Housing Room | $4,000 |
| Kam's Lego Legacy Raymond, WA | Purchase Legos for children in hospitals | $1,500 |
| Lavey Family Shelt, WA | Payment to the Shelton Inn to cover room rental to the Lavey Family who were victims of a fire | $1,200 |
| The Youth Connection Shelton, WA | Support Summer Homeless Youth Programs | $1,000 |
| Wilson Pablo Shelton, NC | Provide Christmas for family experiencing a childs medical emergency | $873 |
| City Of Shelton Shelton, WA | Purchase Utility Box Wraps - Support Community | $850 |
| NJROTC Boosters Shelton, WA | Travel Expenses to Competition | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,346 | $74,651 | $71,571 | $55,763 | 14 | $70,677 | — |
| 2025 | $18,364 | $57,444 | $62,382 | $41,107 | 12 | $41,107 | — |
| 2024 | $23,302 | $72,523 | $56,150 | $40,258 | 23 | $40,258 | — |
| 2022 | $6,929 | $2,820 | $62,684 | $59,864 | 14 | $59,964 | $25 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included assistance with medical costs not covered by insurance, housing support, help for a family affected by a fire, purchases for children in hospitals, and community and youth programs.
Crossroads Housing, which received a 2026 grant, says its mission is to help homeless families move forward through greater self-sufficiency and stability, including by providing permanent affordable housing, guidance, safe temporary housing, case management, and referrals.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave $55,763 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $28,000, with a median of $1,100. Grants included $4,000 to Crossroads Housing for a homeless housing room sponsorship; $1,500 to Kam’s Lego Legacy to purchase Legos for children in hospitals; $1,000 to The Youth Connection for summer homeless youth programs; $850 to the City of Shelton for utility box wraps; and $500 to NJROTC Boosters for travel expenses to a competition. Individual recipients also received grants, including for medical expenses and emergency needs.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Tanya Strozyk Frazier as president, Todd Ramsfield as vice president, Mariah Frazier as secretary, and Lisa Frazier as treasurer.
Martha Reed Foundation is led by Tanya Strozyk Frazier, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Tanya Strozyk Frazier
President
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mariah Frazier
Secretary
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Frazier
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Ramsfield
Vice President
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kelly Frazier (2022) — President
- Former: Melanie Bakala (2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Martha Reed Foundation
How much does Martha Reed Foundation give each year?
Martha Reed Foundation gave $56K across 14 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $41K across 12 grants.
What is Martha Reed Foundation's typical grant size?
Martha Reed Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,100, and its average grant was $3,983, across 14 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Martha Reed Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Martha Reed Foundation give grants?
Martha Reed Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shelton, WA (8 grants).
Does Martha Reed Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Martha Reed Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Martha Reed Foundation's largest grantees?
Martha Reed Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Tom Beben ($28,000), Wendy Parkinson ($4,490) and Crossroads Housing ($4,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($12,700), which are not listed by name. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Martha Reed Foundation?
Martha Reed Foundation reported $21K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $75K.
What does Martha Reed Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included assistance with medical costs not covered by insurance, housing support, help for a family affected by a fire, purchases for children in hospitals, and community and youth programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martha Reed Foundation?
Martha Reed Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Martha Reed Foundation's EIN?
Martha Reed Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1081905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Does Martha Reed Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Martha Reed Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/martha-reed-foundation-morg_44b1d853a62049a2864f875a7b8ea8cf
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