The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn
The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn is a private foundation based in Hardwick, New Jersey. It reported 12 grants totaling $79,408 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including land conservation, food, and other causes.
The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn at a glance
In short: The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn gave $79K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New Jersey. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,408
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,617
- -22.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,116,480
- -2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (86% 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 Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn
- 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: 1 Lightning Bug Hollow Road, Hardwick, NJ 07825
Phone: (732) 739-2020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ridge and Valley Conservancy ($33K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 6% to Maryland, 4% to the District of Columbia, 3% to Florida, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 168% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $76K (2022) to $127K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge and Valley Conservancy Blairstown, NJ | Charitable | $33,408 |
| The Foodshed Alliance Blairstown, NJ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Upcycled Life Princeton, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Princeton Blairstown Center Princeton, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Old Growth Forest Network Easton, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pinchot Institute for Conservation Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Highlands Coalition Boonton, NJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Terra Cotta Charities Naples, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Drew Forest Madison, NJ | Charitable | $1,500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Woodbridge, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn?
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 | $1,116,480 | $53,081 | $79,408 | $79,408 | 12 | $79,408 | $53,081 | $47,369 |
| 2023 | $1,142,807 | $58,619 | $87,982 | $85,200 | 10 | $85,200 | $54,275 | $47,150 |
| 2022 | $1,172,170 | $54,123 | $79,770 | $75,915 | 9 | $75,915 | $54,123 | $53,543 |
| 2021 | $1,197,817 | $54,904 | $94,737 | $88,550 | 15 | $88,550 | $56,208 | $65,316 |
| 2020 | $1,237,650 | $73,811 | $128,274 | $126,925 | 11 | — | $73,811 | $67,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn reported a distributable amount of $47K 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 organizations working in areas such as land conservation and sustainability. Ridge and Valley Conservancy describes its own mission as permanently protecting and stewarding land in northwestern New Jersey for the benefit of natural communities. The Pinchot Institute for Conservation describes its work as protecting nature and creating breakthroughs for more sustainable ecosystems and economies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $79,408 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $33,408, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest grants were $33,408 to Ridge and Valley Conservancy, $15,000 to The Foodshed Alliance, $10,000 to Upcycled Life, and $5,000 each to Princeton Blairstown Center and Old Growth Forest Network. The filing lists the grants’ purposes as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth J. Martin as President and CEO and Christine R. Hepburn as Secretary.
The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn is led by Kenneth J. Martin, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth J. Martin
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christine R. Hepburn
Secretary
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 The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn
How much does The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn give each year?
The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn gave $79K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 10 grants.
What is The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn's typical grant size?
The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,617, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn give grants?
The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn gives mostly in New Jersey: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Blairstown, NJ (2 grants) and Princeton, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn's largest grantees?
The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn's largest 2024 grantees include Ridge and Valley Conservancy ($33,408), The Foodshed Alliance ($15,000) and Upcycled Life ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn?
The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as land conservation and sustainability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn?
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 Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn's EIN?
The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1969632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in New Jersey
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Princeton, NJ
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds efforts to improve health and health equity in the United States, including systems change addressing structural barriers to health. In 2024, its grants ranged from $125 to $12.15 million, with a median of $40,000. It typically funds through targeted programs and partnerships; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$13.4B
Grants
3,093
Total Given
$622.6M
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Morristown, NJ
The Community Foundation of New Jersey supports a broad range of causes, including arts, education, health, human services, and the environment, through donor-directed and other charitable funds. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $19,759, with awards ranging widely; its current health grant opportunity serves Morris and Somerset counties. Eligible New Jersey nonprofits may apply to specific grant opportunities, subject to each opportunity’s guidelines.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,321
Total Given
$93.8M
Crane Fund for Widows and Children
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
The Crane Fund for Widows and Children supports charitable organizations, including those working in healthcare and social services, children’s services, recreation, and basic needs, with grants across multiple states. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $45,000, with a median of $4,500; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
985
Total Given
$4.5M
The Hyde and Watson Foundation
Warren Township, NJ
The Hyde and Watson Foundation funds capital projects in human services, education, health, arts and culture, and the environment. Most awards are $5,000–$20,000, with a 2024 median of $10,000, for eligible nonprofits in New York City and Essex, Morris, and Union counties in New Jersey. It accepts applications through an online portal during its stated application periods; the profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$88.2M
Grants
611
Total Given
$6.1M
Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The foundation supports nonprofits and community programs in areas such as basic needs, education, health, housing, arts, and the environment, with competitive grants focused on under-resourced communities and women and girls. Its 2024 grants had a median of $15,000, and its discretionary grantmaking primarily serves Mercer County and nearby parts of New Jersey and eastern Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The profile describes competitive programs but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$279.6M
Grants
515
Total Given
$31.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in New Jersey
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kenneth-martin-and-christine-hepburn-morg_5c54d4cd4b1f4799b85af35fdd99301b
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_261969632_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Kenneth Martin \& Christine Hepburn funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-kenneth-martin-and-christine-hepburn-morg_5c54d4cd4b1f4799b85af35fdd99301b},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-10. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Kenneth Martin & Christine Hepburn down — hundreds of funders to go?