Martin Foundation Inc
Martin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Macon, Georgia. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation terminated in 2024, so it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Martin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Martin Foundation Inc gave $2.7M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $193K), mostly in Georgia. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,703,949
- +1490.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $193,139
- +1945.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% 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 Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Martin Foundation Inc
Mailing address: PO Box 897, Macon, GA 31202
Phone: (478) 464-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Martin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc ($2.5M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 85 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. Listed recipients include organizations in Macon, Atlanta, and Lawrenceville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Martin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $371K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1580% 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 $151K (2020) to $2.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc Macon, GA | General Purpose of the Organization | $2,369,968 |
| Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc Macon, GA | General Purpose of the Organization | $171,681 |
| Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Macon, GA | General Purpose of the Organization | $38,000 |
| Crisis Line and Safe House of Central GA Macon, GA | General Purpose of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia Macon, GA | General Purpose of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Christian Church in Georgia Macon, GA | General Purpose of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Masonic Home of GA - Education Fund Macon, GA | General Purpose of the Organization | $15,000 |
| Mentors Project of Bibb County Macon, GA | General Purpose of the Organization | $15,000 |
| Masonic Home of GA - Operations Macon, GA | General Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Recovery Ministries Macon, GA | General Purpose of the Organization | $8,100 |
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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 | — | $56,520 | $2,706,624 | $2,703,949 | 14 | $2,703,949 | $56,520 | $97,814 |
| 2023 | $2,652,366 | $105,136 | $173,212 | $170,000 | 18 | $170,000 | $105,136 | $166,790 |
| 2022 | $2,720,165 | $162,696 | $175,632 | $159,345 | 18 | $159,345 | $162,696 | $172,455 |
| 2021 | $2,733,678 | $1,657,376 | $166,840 | $160,950 | 16 | $160,950 | $688,923 | $165,183 |
| 2020 | $1,239,216 | $140,100 | $153,735 | $150,500 | 19 | — | $140,100 | $108,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $98K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, whose mission is “to enhance the quality of life for the people of Central Georgia”; the Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia, which says it strengthens and preserves the well-being of individuals, couples, and families through access to professional counseling; and the Mentors Project of Bibb County, which says it provides disadvantaged students motivation through adult role models or mentors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $2,703,949. Grant amounts ranged from $4,050 to $2,369,968, with a median of $15,000. The largest listed awards were $2,369,968 and $171,681 to the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, both for the organization’s general purposes. The filing separately identifies a $2,369,968.45 stock contribution and a $171,681.48 cash contribution to that organization as part of the foundation’s termination.
Other listed grants included $38,000 to Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful; $20,000 each to Crisis Line and Safe House of Central Georgia, Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia, and Christian Church in Georgia; and $15,000 each to Masonic Home of Georgia’s Education Fund and the Mentors Project of Bibb County.
The final filing says that applicants should submit a written request naming the organization and giving its address and phone number, the amount requested, and the purpose of the grant. It lists no restrictions on awards and no deadlines. These filing instructions are not presented as a current application process because the foundation terminated in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Molly Martin as president and director; Fred M Martin as secretary, treasurer, and director; and T Baldwin Martin III and Beverly B Martin as directors.
Martin Foundation Inc is led by Molly Martin, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Molly Martin
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Fred M Martin
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
T Baldwin Martin III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Beverly B Martin
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
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 Foundation Inc
How much does Martin Foundation Inc give each year?
Martin Foundation Inc gave $2.7M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $170K across 18 grants.
What is Martin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Martin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $193,139, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Martin Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does Martin Foundation Inc give grants?
Martin Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Macon, GA (10 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Martin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Martin Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Martin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Martin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc ($2,541,649 across 2 grants), Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful ($38,000) and Crisis Line and Safe House of Central GA ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Martin Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martin Foundation Inc?
Martin Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Martin Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Martin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $98K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Martin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Martin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2218265. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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