Martin Family Foundation

TAMPA, FL EIN: 26-1416403 Website

Martin Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Tampa, Florida, established in 2008. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking focused on charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$537K

-42.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$634K

-55.8% YoY

Grant Count

+4.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

-57.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Martin Family Foundation is committed to global impact through volunteering and supporting like-minded organizations. The foundation supports causes related to:

Education — helping underserved communities provide better educational opportunities
Environmental and Animal Conservation — protecting the environment and wildlife conservation efforts both internationally and in local communities
Mental and Physical Health — supporting the physical and mental health of women and children, especially those who have been historically marginalized
Empowering Women and Children — supporting organizations that serve women and children, particularly those historically marginalized

Grantmaking

Grant Range

** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $1,024,889

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $2.6M (73%)

Missouri $210K (6%)

Arizona $190K (5%)

Virginia $150K (4%)

Colorado $80K (2%)

Louisiana $60K (2%)

Maryland $50K (1%)

North Carolina $48K (1%)

+6 more states

States

Arizona Colorado District of Columbia Florida Indiana Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Missouri North Carolina New Mexico Texas Virginia

Cities

AbiquiuArlingtonBelmontBrandonCharlotteChestnut HillEau ClaireFlintFredericksburgFt WayneGeneseeHoustonKey WestNew OrleansPhoenixRiverviewSilver SpringSt LouisSterlingTampa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $536,760
Total revenues: $355,433
Total expenses: $655,114
Investment income and dividends: $8,048
Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$536,760	$937,933	$1,785,897
Revenue	$355,433	$591,336	$569,229
Expenses	$655,114	$1,540,915	$469,025
Qualifying Distributions	$633,877	$1,434,889	$440,381
Net Investment Income	$339,186	$591,169	$14,778
Distributable Amount	$49,535	$97,350	$121,407

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

120 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Therese of the Little ($313,877), Moffitt Cancer Foundation ($100,000), Jesuits of the Usasouthern Provinc ($60,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A KID'S PLACE TAMPA BAY BRANDON, FL	CHARITY	$5,000
ACADEMY OF HOLY NAMES TAMPA, FL	CHARITY	$5,000
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PRO-LIFE FT WAYNE, IN	CHARITY	$5,000
BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE BELMONT, NC	CHARITY	$5,000
BOSTON COLLEGE CHESTNUT HILL, MA	CHARITY	$5,000
CARITAS IN VERITATE INTERNATIONAL PHOENIX, AZ	CHARITY	$5,000
CENTRO TEPEYAC SILVERSPRING WOMENS SILVER SPRING, MD	CHARITY	$5,000
CRISTO REY TAMPA HIGH SCHOOL TAMPA, FL	CHARITY	$5,000
DIVINE MERCY UNIVERSITY STERLING, VA	CHARITY	$10,000
FOCUS GENESEE, CO	CHARITY	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARIE B MARTIN	PRESIDENT	2	—
ALLAN S MARTIN	TREASURER	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Martin Family Foundation fund?

The Martin Family Foundation is committed to global impact through volunteering and supporting like-minded organizations. The foundation supports causes related to: • **Education** — helping underserved communities provide better educational opportunities • **Environmental and Animal Conservation** — protecting the environment and wildlife conservation efforts both internationally and in local communities • **Mental and Physical Health** — supporting the physical and mental health of women and …

How do I apply for a grant from Martin Family Foundation?

**Recent Grant Activity (2024):** • Total grants made: 23 grants • Total giving: $633,877 • Notable recent grants include: • St Therese of the Little Flower World Mission: $313,877 • H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Foundation: $100,000 • Jesuit High School of Tampa: $20,000 **Grant Range:** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $1,024,889

Where does Martin Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina.

What size grants does Martin Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Martin Family Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $634K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Martin Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Martin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.