The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation
The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In its 2025 filing, it reported 18 grants totaling $64,483, primarily to organizations in North Carolina.
The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation gave $64K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in North Carolina. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,483
- +30.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,582
- +16.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $722,367
- -2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation
- 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: 2227 Whitman Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: (919) 630-1992
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hayes Barton United Methodist Church ($23K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. The remaining shares were reported as 1% each for Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Colorado; Georgia was reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $65K (2021). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hayes Barton United Methodist Church Raleigh, NC | To partner with mission organizations worldwide and serve in our community | $23,000 |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of the Triangle Area Inc Raleigh, NC | To advocate for christian principles through programs for a healthy spirit, mind, and body | $12,500 |
| Association of Student Entrepreneurs Boone, NC | To Empower Students to Break the Status Quo | $5,000 |
| Heart's Cry Children's Ministry Raleigh, NC | To Improve the Orphan Care Process | $5,000 |
| Chapel by the Lake Raleigh, NC | To support philanthropy cultivated by the chapel and to collectively give back to the community | $3,500 |
| Appalachian State University Foundation Boone, NC | To Support the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $3,333 |
| Wee Care Childrens Enrichment Program Raleigh, NC | To provide a free preschool education for economically disadvantaged children | $2,500 |
| Step up Ministry Raleigh, NC | To provide pathways for people to overcome barriers and transform their lives | $2,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Ministries Raleigh, NC | To Build Communities of Hope, Justice, and Compassion | $1,500 |
| Alliance Bible Fellowship Boone, NC | To Support the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,000 |
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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 | $722,367 | $46,815 | $67,055 | $64,483 | 18 | $64,807 | $45,936 | $66,994 |
| 2024 | $742,700 | $140,613 | $56,912 | $49,330 | 16 | $52,178 | $137,177 | $63,864 |
| 2023 | $659,192 | $92,711 | $66,431 | $57,574 | 16 | $60,698 | $88,978 | $60,284 |
| 2022 | $632,051 | $68,370 | $66,564 | $55,700 | 14 | $60,447 | $62,805 | $60,256 |
| 2021 | $630,245 | $39,954 | $69,769 | $65,450 | 12 | $65,450 | $40,227 | $56,077 |
| 2020 | $660,060 | $38,486 | $13,591 | $10,050 | 10 | — | $38,145 | $50,478 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting orphans and children in need, building community resources, supporting regional healthcare, and serving adolescents through religious programs. For example, Heart’s Cry Children’s Ministry describes its work as meeting the needs of orphans and needy children and strengthening families; Neighbor to Neighbor Ministries describes its mission as building communities of hope, justice, and compassion; and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation says it supports healthcare in western North Carolina.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $64,483. Grants ranged from $100 to $23,000, with a median grant of $1,250. The largest awards included $23,000 to Hayes Barton United Methodist Church and $12,500 to the Young Men’s Christian Association of the Triangle Area, both in Raleigh. Other notable grants were $5,000 each to the Association of Student Entrepreneurs in Boone and Heart’s Cry Children’s Ministry in Raleigh, and $3,500 to Chapel by the Lake in Raleigh.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert H Martin III and Gloria C Martin as directors.
The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gloria C. Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert H. Martin III
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation
How much does The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation give each year?
The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation gave $64K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 16 grants.
What is The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $3,582, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation give grants?
The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (8 grants) and Boone, NC (4 grants).
Who are The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hayes Barton United Methodist Church ($23,000), The Young Men's Christian Association of the Triangle Area Inc ($12,500) and Association of Student Entrepreneurs ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation?
The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation reported $722K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (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 The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting orphans and children in need, building community resources, supporting regional healthcare, and serving adolescents through religious programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation?
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 The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation's EIN?
The Bobby and Gloria Martin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1365662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bobby and Gloria Martin 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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