The Martin Family Foundation Inc
The primary exempt purpose of the organization is to assist the community foundation of greater memphis, inc. In carrying out its charitable mission.
The Martin Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Martin Family Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $700K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,100,000
- -18.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $700,000
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000,000
- Total assets
- $25,828,397
- +85.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Martin Family Foundation Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Martin Family Foundation Inc
Who The Martin Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was My City Rides ($1.0M). Together the top 3 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Martin Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1300% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2022) to $2.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| My City Rides Memphis, TN | General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis Memphis, TN | General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| Regional One Health Foundation Memphis, TN | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,828,397 | $14,633,006 | $2,363,309 | $2,100,000 | 3 | $1,830,386 |
| 2024 | $13,949,965 | $2,869,532 | $2,935,788 | $2,582,979 | 4 | $626,319 |
| 2023 | $12,589,100 | $508,597 | $1,361,485 | $1,015,942 | 2 | $508,597 |
| 2022 | $13,240,164 | $6,234,721 | $351,209 | $150,000 | 1 | $1,240,468 |
| 2021 | $8,084,022 | $6,687,643 | $41,757 | — | — | $236,906 |
About The Martin Family Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Martin Family Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $25.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Martin Family Foundation Inc is led by Robert M. Fockler, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert M. Fockler
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Martin Jr.
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Martin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marty Regan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Hendricks
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Martin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Jamison
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara S. Mora
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Zwierzynski
Treasurer Start
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Amy Beth Dudley (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jay Martin (2021–2024) — Chair
- Former: Patty Stringer (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Caroline Kuebler (2022–2024) — Director of Development
- Former: George Lumm (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Alexander Hotel (2022) — Director
- Former: Julia McDonald (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Martin Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Martin Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Martin Family Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.6M across 4 grants.
What is The Martin Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Martin Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000,000, and its average grant was $700,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Martin Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Martin Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (3 grants).
Does The Martin Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Martin Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Martin Family Foundation Inc?
The Martin Family Foundation Inc reported $25.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.6M.
What is The Martin Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Martin Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1489207. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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