Martinez Family Foundation Inc
Martinez Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. It supports charitable organizations, with 2024 grants including ministry and religious-ministry support as well as educational support.
Martinez Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Martinez Family Foundation Inc gave $53K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Illinois. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,951
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,407
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,134,971
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (23% 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 Martinez Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12031 Uleta Lane, Orlando, FL 32827
Phone: (414) 467-9404
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Martinez Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Resourcing Christian Education ($9K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in several states; the largest reported shares were Illinois (23%), Texas (18%), Florida (16%), Michigan (13%), and Colorado (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Martinez Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $44K (2021) to $62K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resourcing Christian Education Wheaton, IL | Ministry Support | $9,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Ministry Support | $5,000 |
| Holy Society Manchester, OH | Ministry Support | $5,000 |
| Poblo International Clinton Township, MI | Ministry Support | $4,121 |
| Exalting Jesus Project Houston, TX | Ministry Support | $3,000 |
| Grace Bible Church Houston, TX | Religious Ministry Support | $3,000 |
| Marantha International Foundation Glen Ellyn, IL | Religious Ministry Support | $3,000 |
| Walker Middle School Orlando, FL | Educational Support | $3,000 |
| Young Life Mission Unit M172 Grand Rapids, MI | Ministry Support | $3,000 |
| Forerunner International Ministries Torrance, CA | Ministry Support | $2,049 |
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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 | $1,134,971 | $94,857 | $73,990 | $52,951 | 22 | $60,162 | $36,175 | $60,753 |
| 2023 | $1,120,882 | $102,250 | $74,626 | $61,789 | 22 | $65,043 | $73,306 | $52,891 |
| 2022 | $1,099,254 | $58,113 | $62,851 | $47,838 | 21 | $50,688 | $29,353 | $53,993 |
| 2021 | $1,089,618 | $216,163 | $62,021 | $44,224 | 18 | $48,901 | $164,673 | $57,944 |
| 2020 | $948,229 | $123,426 | $58,891 | $47,469 | 24 | — | $86,369 | $48,497 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martinez Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious and ministry organizations and for education. Among its grantees, POBLO International describes its mission as improving the quality of life for individuals and families and helping people become stabilized, contributing members of society. The Army Scholarship Foundation says it provides college-level academic scholarships to children and spouses of active-duty U.S. military personnel. Promise of Life Network describes providing resources, support, and counseling for women with unexpected pregnancies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $52,951. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $9,000, with a median of $2,000. Its largest grants included $9,000 to Resourcing Christian Education for ministry support; $5,000 each to New Horizons Foundation and Holy Society for ministry support; and $4,121 to POBLO International for ministry support. Other grants included $3,000 each to Exalting Jesus Project, Grace Bible Church, Marantha International Foundation, Walker Middle School, and Young Life Mission Unit M172.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paula Martinez as president and Thomas E Martinez as vice president.
Martinez Family Foundation Inc is led by Paula Martinez, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paula Martinez
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Martinez
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Martinez Family Foundation Inc
How much does Martinez Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Martinez Family Foundation Inc gave $53K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 22 grants.
What is Martinez Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Martinez Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,407, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Martinez Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Martinez Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Martinez Family Foundation Inc's top state is Illinois, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (18%) and Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (5 grants) and Orlando, FL (5 grants).
Does Martinez Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Martinez Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry Support" (14 grants), "Religious Ministry Support" (4 grants) and "Educational Support" (3 grants).
Who are Martinez Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Martinez Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Resourcing Christian Education ($9,000), New Horizons Foundation ($5,000) and Holy Society ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Martinez Family Foundation Inc?
Martinez Family Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Martinez Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious and ministry organizations and for education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martinez Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Martinez Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Martinez Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3950596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Martinez Family Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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