Martin Family Foundation
The Martin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Saratoga, California, with a filing type of Form 990-PF. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in Wisconsin.
Martin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Martin Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Wisconsin. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,166,000
- +190.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +240.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,294
- -14.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,962,637
- -4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (7 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Martin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14500 Fruitvale Ave 2115, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (414) 351-6506
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 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc ($675K). Together the top 10 received $970K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 153 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 13% to recipients in California. Smaller shares went to Illinois (3%), Tennessee (3%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Martin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 34 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 183% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $402K (2023) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $675,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $65,000 |
| Alverno College Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $50,000 |
| Children's Discovery Museum San Jose, CA | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $50,000 |
| The Theater Bug Inc Nashville, TN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $35,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $20,000 |
| Amigos De Guadalupe San Jose, CA | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $18,000 |
| Destinationhome San Jose, CA | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $17,000 |
| Cathedral Center Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,962,637 | $825,644 | $1,246,831 | $1,166,000 | 34 | $1,167,940 | $754,753 | $636,942 |
| 2024 | $10,383,948 | $732,851 | $469,555 | $401,500 | 10 | $401,776 | $665,072 | $605,092 |
| 2023 | $10,119,418 | $672,498 | $470,147 | $401,500 | 27 | $403,894 | $352,045 | $592,269 |
| 2022 | $9,897,084 | $1,152,633 | $919,783 | $847,600 | 40 | $849,417 | $956,677 | $652,610 |
| 2021 | $9,654,377 | $887,582 | $598,032 | $529,500 | 42 | — | $611,178 | $608,976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $637K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants show support for organizations working in areas including theater and the performing arts, education, community services, and health.
The Milwaukee Repertory Theater describes its mission as creating theater experiences that entertain, provoke, and inspire dialogue in Milwaukee’s diverse community. Alverno College says it prepares women for personal and professional distinction and meaningful engagement with the world, while also offering graduate and adult programs to women and men. Children’s Discovery Museum describes its work as engaging children and families in hands-on learning. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $1,166,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $675,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grant was $675,000 to Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Other notable grants included $65,000 to United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, $50,000 each to Alverno College and Children’s Discovery Museum, and $35,000 to The Theater Bug. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted charitable grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Vincent L Martin, Jennifer L Martin, Karen Martin, and Timothy P Martin as trustees.
Martin Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer L. Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy P. Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent L. Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Martin
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Karen Martin-Keller (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Karen Martin Keller (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Family Foundation
How much does Martin Family Foundation give each year?
Martin Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $402K across 10 grants.
What is Martin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Martin Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $34,294, across 34 grants on its 2025 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 Wisconsin: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (9 grants), San Jose, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Martin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Martin Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Martin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Martin Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc ($675,000), United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County ($65,000) and Alverno College ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Martin Family Foundation?
Martin Family Foundation reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $637K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Martin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants show support for organizations working in areas including theater and the performing arts, education, community services, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martin Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. 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 39-6584789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Martin Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 16, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Martin Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/martin-family-foundation-morg_b062a4af9da842f398decd4e647ef5de
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