Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses
The Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, with each listed grant designated for general charitable purposes.
Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses at a glance
In short: Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses gave $42K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,500
- -25.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -69.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,188
- +143.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $870,263
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 744 South Street 1088, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (503) 528-4983
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Armenian Missionary Assn of Amer ($10K). Together the top 8 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 135 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to organizations in Oregon (36%), Pennsylvania (28%), New Jersey (24%), Massachusetts (7%), and New York (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2025) to $64K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian Missionary Assn of Amer Paramus, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Tempseta Di Mare Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Blanchet House Portland, OR | General Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
| Transition Projects Portalnd, OR | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Cambridge, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Ahcbosco-Milligan Foundation Portland, OR | General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Nusantara Arts Buffalo, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $870,263 | $51,313 | $42,534 | $41,500 | 8 | $41,500 | $51,313 | $42,126 |
| 2024 | $839,698 | $45,794 | $57,217 | $55,499 | 26 | $55,499 | $52,116 | $41,013 |
| 2023 | $848,069 | $52,039 | $65,933 | $64,250 | 30 | $64,250 | $52,039 | $40,791 |
| 2022 | $866,224 | $48,941 | $63,167 | $61,650 | 31 | $61,650 | $49,610 | $42,594 |
| 2021 | $891,503 | $49,068 | $61,287 | $59,650 | 40 | $59,650 | $49,068 | $51,109 |
| 2020 | $900,546 | $50,896 | $59,700 | $59,700 | 41 | — | $50,896 | $46,819 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses reported a distributable amount of $42K 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 available information does not state a separate mission for the fund. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including homelessness services, Indonesian arts and culture, and animal welfare. Transition Projects describes its work as helping people move from homelessness to housing through shelter, supportive housing, outreach, and a day center. Nusantara Arts says it invites the community to experience Indonesian music and art. The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society says it works to save homeless and at-risk pets through rescue, adoption, veterinary care, and other pet-owner support services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 8 grants totaling $41,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $10,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest listed grants were $10,000 each to the Armenian Missionary Association of America in New Jersey and Tempseta di Mare in Philadelphia; Blanchet House in Oregon received $7,500, and Transition Projects in Oregon received $5,000. All were reported for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr Colin M Roberts and Imogine W Hatch MLA as trustees.
Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Colin M. Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Imogine W. Hatch Mla
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Martin F. Hatch Jr. (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Carol Hatch Roberts (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses
How much does Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses give each year?
Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses gave $42K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 26 grants.
What is Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses's typical grant size?
Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,188, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses give grants?
Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses's top state is Oregon, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (28%) and New Jersey (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses's largest grantees?
Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses's largest 2025 grantees include Armenian Missionary Assn of Amer ($10,000), Tempseta Di Mare ($10,000) and Blanchet House ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses?
Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses reported $870K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses fund?
The available information does not state a separate mission for the fund. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including homelessness services, Indonesian arts and culture, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses's EIN?
Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6402643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Martin F Hatch Fund for Religious & Charitable Uses 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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