The Martha and Hunter Grubb
The Martha and Hunter Grubb is a private foundation based in West Hartford, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports 43 grants totaling $1,110,000 to charitable organizations, including groups working in agriculture, food systems, land stewardship, and related areas.
The Martha and Hunter Grubb at a glance
In short: The Martha and Hunter Grubb gave $1.1M across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), top state California. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,110,000
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,814
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,836,139
- -11.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (21% 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 Martha and Hunter Grubb
- 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: Co 75 Isham Road 400, West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: (302) 651-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Martha and Hunter Grubb funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CT Nofa Northeast Organic Farmers Association of CT ($60K). Together the top 10 received $435K.
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 192 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (21%), New York (18%), Connecticut (14%), Massachusetts (7%), and Florida (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Martha and Hunter Grubb open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 43 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 327% 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 $415K (2020) to $1.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CT Nofa Northeast Organic Farmers Association of CT Derby, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $60,000 |
| Black Farmer Fund Inc New York, NY | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Fora Chicago, IL | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Mad Agriculture Boulder, CO | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Potlikker Capital San Leandro, CA | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Rachel's Network Inc Washington, DC | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Zero Footprint Project Inc Sagaponack, NY | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Bard College (Center for Food & Resilience ) Annandale on Hudson, NY | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Great Barrington, MA | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Black Women in Ecology Evolution and Marine Science Inc Miami, FL | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
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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 | $5,836,139 | $463,839 | $1,183,980 | $1,110,000 | 43 | $1,110,000 | $389,859 | $339,130 |
| 2023 | $6,587,029 | $504,670 | $1,427,214 | $1,325,000 | 42 | $1,325,000 | $414,175 | $375,158 |
| 2022 | $7,518,830 | $767,727 | $1,043,256 | $925,000 | 44 | $925,000 | $684,757 | $413,373 |
| 2021 | $7,852,039 | $2,035,814 | $685,525 | $597,000 | 40 | $597,000 | $1,943,250 | $421,641 |
| 2020 | $6,514,356 | $-41,194 | $473,924 | $415,000 | 23 | — | $96,722 | $271,220 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Martha and Hunter Grubb reported a distributable amount of $339K 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 include support for organizations whose own missions concern regenerative agriculture, Black agricultural businesses, women’s environmental leadership, science access, sustainable local food production, rural justice, and Indigenous land conservation.
For example, Mad Agriculture describes its mission as creating a regenerative revolution in agriculture. Black Farmer Fund says it builds community wealth and health by investing in Black agricultural businesses of the Northeast. Rachel’s Network describes its work as promoting women as agents of change dedicated to stewardship of the Earth. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $1,110,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grant was $60,000 to CT NOFA Northeast Organic Farmers Association of CT. Grants of $50,000 went to Black Farmer Fund, FORA, Mad Agriculture, Potlikker Capital, Rachel’s Network, and Zero Footprint Project.
Other reported 2024 grants included $25,000 each to Urban Tilth, Jubilee Justice, Native Conservancy, and Foodshed Capital. The filing describes the purposes of its listed grants as “current use for general charitable purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lisa K. Holmes as Chairman, President, and Trust; Marydale Debor, JD, as Secretary and Trustee; and Joseph E. Lundy as Trustee.
The Martha and Hunter Grubb is led by Lisa K. Holmes, Chairman, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa K. Holmes
Chairman, President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph E. Lundy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marydale Debor JD
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Martha and Hunter Grubb
How much does The Martha and Hunter Grubb give each year?
The Martha and Hunter Grubb gave $1.1M across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 42 grants.
What is The Martha and Hunter Grubb's typical grant size?
The Martha and Hunter Grubb's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,814, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Martha and Hunter Grubb that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Martha and Hunter Grubb give grants?
The Martha and Hunter Grubb's top state is California, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Connecticut (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Cold Spring, NY (2 grants).
Does The Martha and Hunter Grubb give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Martha and Hunter Grubb's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Martha and Hunter Grubb's largest grantees?
The Martha and Hunter Grubb's largest 2024 grantees include CT Nofa Northeast Organic Farmers Association of CT ($60,000), Black Farmer Fund Inc ($50,000) and Fora ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Martha and Hunter Grubb?
The Martha and Hunter Grubb reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $339K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Martha and Hunter Grubb fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Martha and Hunter Grubb?
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 Martha and Hunter Grubb's EIN?
The Martha and Hunter Grubb's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0201970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Martha and Hunter Grubb 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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