Martin Family Foundation
The Martin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its stated mission is to provide opportunities to expand Catholic education and promote pro-life initiatives.
Martin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Martin Family Foundation gave $634K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Florida. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $633,877
- -55.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,380
- -57.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $536,760
- -42.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Martin Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a letter describing the organization’s purposes and needs. It lists Allan and Marie Martin as contacts and states that the foundation’s mission is to provide opportunities to expand Catholic education and promote pro-life initiatives. The filing says there are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Allan And Marie Martin
Mailing address: 5013 W San Miguel St, N/A, Tampa, FL 33629
Phone: (813) 478-7453
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Martin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Therese of the Little ($314K). Together the top 10 received $554K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 120 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 9% to Missouri, 3% to Virginia, 2% to North Carolina, and 2% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Martin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 26 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $437K (2022) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $634K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Therese of the Little Tampa, FL | Charity | $313,877 |
| Moffitt Cancer Foundation Tampa, FL | Charity | $100,000 |
| Jesuits of the Usasouthern Provinc St. Louis, MO | Charity | $60,000 |
| Jesuit High School Tampa, FL | Charity | $20,000 |
| St Rita Academy Riverview, FL | Charity | $15,000 |
| Divine Mercy University Sterling, VA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Tampa, FL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Mira via Charlotte, NC | Charity | $10,000 |
| Students for Life of America Fredericksburg, VA | Charity | $10,000 |
| A Kid's Place Tampa Bay Brandon, FL | Charity | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $536,760 | $355,433 | $655,114 | $633,877 | 26 | $633,877 | $339,186 | $49,535 |
| 2023 | $937,933 | $591,336 | $1,540,915 | $1,434,889 | 25 | $1,434,889 | $591,169 | $97,350 |
| 2022 | $1,785,897 | $569,229 | $469,025 | $437,350 | 23 | $440,381 | $14,778 | $121,407 |
| 2021 | $1,685,693 | $1,279 | $446,822 | $443,800 | 23 | $446,807 | $10,474 | $130,469 |
| 2020 | $2,131,236 | $332,247 | $606,133 | $602,000 | 23 | — | $336,147 | $116,069 |
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 October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to provide opportunities to expand Catholic education and promote pro-life initiatives. Its 2024 grants included Catholic educational institutions and organizations involved in pro-life work. It also supported organizations with other charitable missions: for example, Metropolitan Ministries says it serves people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, while Moffitt Cancer Foundation received a grant whose stated purpose was “CHARITY.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $633,877. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $313,877, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $313,877 to St Therese of the Little in Tampa, Florida; $100,000 to Moffitt Cancer Foundation in Tampa; and $60,000 to Jesuits of the USASouthern Provinc in St. Louis, Missouri. Other grants included $20,000 to Jesuit High School in Tampa and $15,000 to St Rita Academy in Riverview, Florida. The stated purpose for these listed grants was “CHARITY.”
Among the grantees described in their own words, Students for Life of America says it works to empower people affected by abortion and support those facing unplanned pregnancies. Belmont Abbey College says it educates students in the liberal arts and sciences, guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine spirit. Houston Coalition for Life says it aims to end abortion in Houston peacefully and prayerfully.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marie B Martin as president and Allan S Martin as treasurer.
Martin Family Foundation is led by Marie B. Martin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marie B. Martin
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan S. Martin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Amelja Martin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Benjamin Martin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Katherine M. Sogolow (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Samuel Martin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Zachary A. Sogolow (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Family Foundation
How much does Martin Family Foundation give each year?
Martin Family Foundation gave $634K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 25 grants.
What is Martin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Martin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $24,380, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Martin Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Martin Family Foundation give grants?
Martin Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (7 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New Orleans, LA (2 grants).
Does Martin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Martin Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (26 grants).
Who are Martin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Martin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Therese of the Little ($313,877), Moffitt Cancer Foundation ($100,000) and Jesuits of the Usasouthern Provinc ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Martin Family Foundation?
Martin Family Foundation reported $537K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $634K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Martin Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to provide opportunities to expand Catholic education and promote pro-life initiatives. Its 2024 grants included Catholic educational institutions and organizations involved in pro-life work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martin Family Foundation?
The filing says to submit a letter describing the organization’s purposes and needs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Martin Family Foundation's EIN?
Martin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1416403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Martin Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/martin-family-foundation-morg_7756e2cec38b4cf0a72ff49310f10175
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