The John G Martin Foundation
The John G Martin Foundation is a private foundation based in West Hartford, Connecticut. In 2024, it reported 52 grants totaling $481,771 to nonprofit organizations, including organizations engaged in education, arts, public service, and religious activities.
The John G Martin Foundation at a glance
In short: The John G Martin Foundation gave $482K across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Connecticut. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $481,771
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,265
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $6,490,118
- -4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (13 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (87% 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 The John G Martin Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Qualified nonprofit charitable organizations should submit a letter requesting a contribution along with a copy of their federal determination letter. Applications are considered and voted on at quarterly foundation meetings. Grant applications are subject to approval by officers and directors.
- Contact
Application contact: Garrett S Flynn The John G Martin F
Mailing address: 643 Prospect Ave, West Hartford, CT 06105
Phone: (860) 561-1245
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John G Martin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Saint Joseph ($120K). Together the top 10 received $351K.
Grant Size Distribution
266 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 252 grants of 266 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 7% to Massachusetts, 4% to New York, and 1% each to Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John G Martin Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 52 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 $425K (2020) to $539K (2022). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $482K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT | Education | $120,000 |
| Goodspeed Opera House East Haddam, CT | ARTS | $31,000 |
| South Park Inn Inc Hartford, CT | Public Service | $30,000 |
| The Bridge Family Center West Hartford, CT | Public Service | $28,850 |
| In a Heartbeat Wallingford, CT | Public Service | $26,000 |
| American School for the Deaf West Hartford, CT | Education | $25,000 |
| Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Wallingford, CT | Public Service | $25,000 |
| Franciscan Life Center Meriden, CT | Religious | $23,686 |
| Elizabeth Park Conservancy West Hartford, CT | Public Service | $21,000 |
| Gifts of Love Avon, CT | Public Service | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,490,118 | $346,794 | $619,072 | $481,771 | 52 | $537,701 | $277,428 | $599,192 |
| 2023 | $6,761,273 | $705,404 | $596,523 | $472,560 | 45 | $528,450 | $640,099 | $538,853 |
| 2022 | $6,652,417 | $483,145 | $677,593 | $539,226 | 56 | $597,916 | $416,667 | $541,316 |
| 2021 | $6,848,230 | $711,534 | $589,945 | $452,703 | 58 | $509,028 | $634,195 | $593,837 |
| 2020 | $6,729,605 | $379,521 | $544,050 | $425,194 | 55 | — | $318,687 | $507,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John G Martin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $599K 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 went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the University of Saint Joseph describes its mission as providing a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population. South Park Inn says it serves people experiencing or at risk of homelessness through shelter and personalized support. The Bridge Family Center describes its work as supporting children and families in New Haven, Hartford, and Tolland counties.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes raising awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (In a Heartbeat), promoting Elizabeth Park as a regional horticultural park (Elizabeth Park Conservancy), and helping Greater Hartford individuals and families facing short-term financial crises (Gifts of Love).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 52 grants totaling $481,771. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $120,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $120,000 to the University of Saint Joseph for education; $31,000 to Goodspeed Opera House for arts; $30,000 to South Park Inn for public service; $28,850 to The Bridge Family Center for public service; and $26,000 to In a Heartbeat for public service. Other grants included $25,000 each to the American School for the Deaf and Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, and $21,000 to Elizabeth Park Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Garrett S Flynn as president, director, and trustee; Barbara L Flynn as vice president, director, and trustee; Donna B Flamio as vice president and director; Linda R Owsianik as director; Mary C Henzy as secretary; and Laura F Baldini as director and trustee.
The John G Martin Foundation is led by Garrett S. Flynn, President, Director & Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Garrett S. Flynn
President, Director & Trustee
Director & Trustee → President, Director & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Barbara L. Flynn
V.p., Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Donna B. Flamio
V.p. & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Laura F. Baldini
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Linda R. Owsianik
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Mary C. Henzy
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Frank M. Loehmann Jr. (2020–2023) — President, Treasurer & Director
- Former: Gregory M. Loehmann (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Barbara L Flynn (V.P. / Director / Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The John G Martin Foundation
How much does The John G Martin Foundation give each year?
The John G Martin Foundation gave $482K across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $473K across 45 grants.
What is The John G Martin Foundation's typical grant size?
The John G Martin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $9,265, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John G Martin Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does The John G Martin Foundation give grants?
The John G Martin Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Hartford, CT (9 grants), Hartford, CT (8 grants), Meriden, CT (6 grants) and Avon, CT (3 grants).
Does The John G Martin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 52 grants with a stated purpose on The John G Martin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Service" (23 grants), "Education" (20 grants) and "Arts" (4 grants).
Who are The John G Martin Foundation's largest grantees?
The John G Martin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Saint Joseph ($120,000), Goodspeed Opera House ($31,000) and South Park Inn Inc ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The John G Martin Foundation?
The John G Martin Foundation reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $538K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $599K (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 John G Martin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the University of Saint Joseph describes its mission as providing a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John G Martin Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The John G Martin Foundation's EIN?
The John G Martin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6042495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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