The Martin Family Foundation
The Martin Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $100K.
The Martin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Martin Family Foundation gave $83K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,500
- -47.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,500
- +56.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $2,959,482
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Martin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alabama Nature Conservancy ($50K). Together the top 3 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 21 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Martin Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2022) to $287K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Nature Conservancy Birmingham, AL | Environmental Conservation | $50,000 |
| Jackson Academy Jackson, MS | Community Welfare | $22,500 |
| Community Foundation for the CSRA Augusta, GA | Community Welfare | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,959,482 | $135,583 | $175,493 | $82,500 | 3 | $139,651 | $99,741 | $153,214 |
| 2023 | $3,000,834 | $44,942 | $251,717 | $158,500 | 9 | $216,281 | $9,506 | $158,271 |
| 2022 | $3,205,332 | $-425,122 | $153,960 | $27,000 | 3 | $119,398 | $8,799 | $165,525 |
| 2021 | $3,534,888 | $-508,885 | $412,237 | $210,000 | 2 | $261,349 | — | $211,027 |
| 2020 | $4,801,736 | $-485,616 | $507,516 | $286,500 | 4 | — | — | $228,441 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Martin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $153K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Martin Family Foundation is led by Julia M. Martin, Trustee, President & Chair of Dist Committee since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia M. Martin
Trustee, President & Chair of Dist Committee
Member & Distribution Committee → Trustee & Chair of Dist. Com, 2022
Trustee & Chair of Dist. Com → Trustee, President & Chair of Dist Committee, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Isabelle F. Martin
Member & Distribution Committee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $16K (2024)
White S. Martin
Member & Distribution Committee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John H. Martin (2020–2022) — Former Chair of Dist. Com
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 $21K, to Julia M Martin (Trustee/President/Chair of Dist Comm). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Martin Family Foundation
How much does The Martin Family Foundation give each year?
The Martin Family Foundation gave $83K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $159K across 9 grants.
What is The Martin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Martin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $27,500, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Martin Family Foundation give grants?
The Martin Family Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Mississippi (27%) and Georgia (12%).
Does The Martin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Martin Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Martin Family Foundation?
The Martin Family Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (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 is The Martin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Martin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2938867. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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