Martin Luther Foundation
Provide safe, secure housing for eligible persons of limited income in an atmosphere of peace and dignity, with a sense of responsible community and to provide such support services from management, staff and volunteers as shall be needed to accomplish this goal.
Martin Luther Foundation at a glance
In short: Martin Luther Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,820
- -63.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,820
- -63.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,820
- Total assets
- $5,223,759
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Martin Luther Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Luther Village I of Dover Inc ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $27K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Luther Village I of Dover Inc Dover, DE | Development of Housing for Elderly Low Income Tenants | $9,820 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,223,759 | $493,625 | $139,005 | $9,820 | 1 | $142,956 |
| 2024 | $4,864,555 | $983,721 | $122,370 | $26,975 | 1 | $139,452 |
| 2023 | $3,933,784 | $442,858 | $93,072 | $20,900 | 1 | $80,320 |
| 2022 | $3,576,386 | $343,969 | $41,855 | — | — | $404 |
| 2021 | $3,290,745 | $69,073 | $129,765 | — | — | $1,476 |
About Martin Luther Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Martin Luther Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on religion, based in Dover, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $143K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Martin Luther Foundation is led by Kimberly Mendoza, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kimberly Mendoza
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Murphy
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Impollonia
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth P. Lyon
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Bliem
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwen Humphrey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hazel M. Partridge
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Morella
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pastor V. Anne Strickert
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Parsons
Deputy Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Richard Foskett (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Pastor Charles Ransdell (2024) — Director
- Former: Frank Newton (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: V. Ann Strickert (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Gary Coy (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Kenneth Richter (2021) — President
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 Luther Foundation
How much does Martin Luther Foundation give each year?
Martin Luther Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $27K across 1 grant.
How large is Martin Luther Foundation?
Martin Luther Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $494K.
What is Martin Luther Foundation?
Martin Luther Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on religion, based in Dover, DE. It holds $5.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Martin Luther Foundation operate?
Martin Luther Foundation has awarded grants in Delaware.
What is Martin Luther Foundation's EIN?
Martin Luther Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0343096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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