Martin Estrin Foundation
Martin Estrin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K. Net investment income was $1K.
Martin Estrin Foundation at a glance
In short: Martin Estrin Foundation gave $11K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $11K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $10,557
- +40.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $10,557
- +40.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,557
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Martin Estrin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Ehmc Foundation ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Martin Estrin Foundation gives
- Giving grew 956% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $18K (2019). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ehmc Foundation Englewood, NJ | General Operating | $10,557 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,385 | $10,623 | $10,557 | 1 | $10,580 | $1,373 | $78 |
| 2022 | $9,357 | $2,507 | $7,764 | $7,500 | 1 | $7,624 | $2,421 | $522 |
| 2021 | $14,614 | $2,848 | $7,864 | $7,500 | 1 | — | $2,660 | $912 |
| 2020 | $19,632 | $1,031 | $1,430 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $873 | $1,073 |
| 2019 | $20,034 | $2,558 | $18,114 | $17,500 | 2 | — | $2,224 | $1,441 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martin Estrin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Martin Estrin Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bank Of America N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$414 (2019) → $23 (2023)
Herbert Estrin
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$126 (2019) → $9 (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $23, to Bank of America N a (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Martin Estrin Foundation
How much does Martin Estrin Foundation give each year?
Martin Estrin Foundation gave $11K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
Where does Martin Estrin Foundation operate?
Martin Estrin Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
How much is Martin Estrin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Martin Estrin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Martin Estrin Foundation's EIN?
Martin Estrin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6479346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 26, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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