The John G Martin Foundation
The John G Martin Foundation is a private, independent foundation based in West Hartford, Connecticut. Established around 1958 as the Jane & John Martin Foundation, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since May 1960. The foundation functions as a grantmaking organization supporting educational institutions and human services organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.5M
-4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$482K
+1.9% YoY
Grant Count
52
+15.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-11.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focuses on:
- Higher education and other education, including law school foundations
- Human services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,477,707 to $6,490,118
- Revenue: $346,794
- Expenses: $619,072
- Net Assets: $6,477,707
- Total Liabilities: $12,400
The foundation's expenses exceeded revenue in 2024, resulting in a net loss of $272,278, reflecting distributions to grantees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,490,118 | $6,761,273 | $6,652,417 |
| Revenue | $346,794 | $705,404 | $483,145 |
| Expenses | $619,072 | $596,523 | $677,593 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $537,701 | $528,450 | $597,916 |
| Net Investment Income | $277,428 | $640,099 | $416,667 |
| Distributable Amount | $599,192 | $538,853 | $541,316 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA L FLYNN | V.P. / DIRECTOR / TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $2,000 |
| DONNA B FLAMIO | V.P. / DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,000 |
| LINDA R OWSIANIK | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $2,000 |
| GARRETT S FLYNN | PRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR / TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $2,000 |
| MARY C HENZY | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| LAURA F BALDINI | DIRECTOR / TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $2,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 643 Prospect Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06105-4276
Telephone: 860-561-1245
EIN: 06-6042495
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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