Martin Family Foundation
The Martin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its filing states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities and primarily supports other organizations exempt under Section 501(c) through contributions.
Martin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Martin Family Foundation gave $367K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $366,500
- +41.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,813
- +58.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $748,194
- -22.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (59% 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 Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 730 Third Ave 11Th Fl, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 485-5500
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 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Early Childhood Connections ($215K). Together the top 8 received $367K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 44 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (59%), New York (14%), Washington (14%), Texas (11%), and Florida (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Martin Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $176K (2021) to $367K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $367K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Early Childhood Connections Albany, CA | For the charitable or educational function of the donee | $215,000 |
| Lifetime Cardinal Community Fund Cohoes, NY | For the charitable or educational function of the donee | $50,000 |
| Platform to Table Bainbridge, WA | For the charitable or educational function of the donee | $50,000 |
| As Our Own Houston, TX | For the charitable or educational function of the donee | $20,000 |
| Veritas Christian Academy of Houston Bellaire, TX | For the charitable or educational function of the donee | $10,000 |
| Congregation Beth Messiah Houston, TX | For the charitable or educational function of the donee | $10,000 |
| Bosko Naples, FL | For the charitable or educational function of the donee | $10,000 |
| Bridges Palo Alto, CA | For the charitable or educational function of the donee | $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 | $748,194 | $357,136 | $569,641 | $366,500 | 8 | $553,892 | $41,387 | $46,282 |
| 2024 | $960,699 | $579,815 | $453,907 | $260,000 | 9 | $443,319 | $19,228 | $40,607 |
| 2023 | $834,758 | $435,082 | $535,884 | $354,500 | 12 | $527,603 | $26,801 | $47,628 |
| 2022 | $935,560 | $530,926 | $524,653 | $353,000 | 8 | $511,293 | $17,566 | $43,435 |
| 2021 | $929,287 | $86,791 | $351,431 | $176,000 | 7 | $338,609 | $73,969 | $60,408 |
| 2020 | $1,193,927 | $142,437 | $485,618 | $335,000 | 9 | — | $34,295 | $65,871 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K 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
The foundation’s 2025 grants supported organizations whose stated missions include children’s mental health and well-being, Christian ministry, community support, education, and other charitable or educational functions. The Center for Early Childhood Connections says its mission is to advance the mental health and well-being of young children in the Bay Area. Bosko says its purpose is to encourage participation in the Christian faith and provide personal and financial support to individuals in service of that mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $366,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $215,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Notable grants included $215,000 to the Center for Early Childhood Connections, $50,000 each to Lifetime Cardinal Community Fund and Platform to Table, and $20,000 to As Our Own. Other recipients were Veritas Christian Academy of Houston ($10,000), Congregation Beth Messiah ($10,000), Bosko ($10,000), and Bridges ($1,500). The stated purpose for each was the charitable or educational function of the recipient.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew D Martin as Trustee/CFO, Christine E Mirov as Trustee/Grant Admin & Support, and Julia R Martin as Trustee/Marketing & Branding.
Martin Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew D. Martin
Trustee & CFO
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $35K (2025)
Christine E. Mirov
Trustee, Grant Administrator & Support
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $43K (2025)
Julia R. Martin
Trustee, Marketing & Branding
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $39K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $43K, to Christine E Mirov (Trustee/Grant Admin & Support). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Martin Family Foundation
How much does Martin Family Foundation give each year?
Martin Family Foundation gave $367K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $260K across 9 grants.
What is Martin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Martin Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $45,813, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Martin Family Foundation give grants?
Martin Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and Washington (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Martin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Martin Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For the Charitable or Educational Function of the Donee" (8 grants).
Who are Martin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Martin Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Center for Early Childhood Connections ($215,000), Lifetime Cardinal Community Fund ($50,000) and Platform to Table ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Martin Family Foundation?
Martin Family Foundation reported $748K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $554K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Martin Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 grants supported organizations whose stated missions include children’s mental health and well-being, Christian ministry, community support, education, and other charitable or educational functions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martin Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Family Foundation's EIN?
Martin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3532032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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