Martin Luther Foundation

Grantmaker Dover, DE EIN: 51-0343096

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.

Key facts about Martin Luther Foundation

In short: Martin Luther Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
51-0343096
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$9,820
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$9,820
Median grant
$9,820
Total assets
$5,223,759
Primary geography
Delaware (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$5.2M

+7.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$10K

-63.6% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-63.6% YoY

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Dover

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K0 grants2021 0 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025

From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $27K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Luther Village I of Dover Inc: $10KLuther Village I of Dover Inc$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Luther Village I of Dover Inc ($10K).

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Luther Village I of Dover Inc Dover, DEDevelopment of Housing for Elderly Low Income Tenants$9,820

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$5,223,759$4,864,555$3,933,784
Revenue$493,625$983,721$442,858
Expenses$139,005$122,370$93,072
Net Investment Income$142,956$139,452$80,320

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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.

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