The Martin Family Foundation
The Martin Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jackson, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $59K.
The Martin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Martin Family Foundation gave $83K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,000
- +40.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,375
- +40.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,080,579
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Martin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southeast Ohio Food Bank ($35K). Together the top 8 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Martin Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 51% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 157% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $83K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Ohio Food Bank Logan, OH | For Jackson County Needs | $35,000 |
| JAckson County Board Of Aging Jackson, OH | Home Delivered Meals to Seniors | $10,000 |
| Jackson Area Family Activities Ctr Jackson, OH | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Southern Hills Arts Council Jackson, OH | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Lake Katherine Jackson, OH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Buckeye Furnace Jackson, OH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| JacksonCo Homelessness Committee Jackson, OH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jackson City Library Jackson, OH | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,080,579 | $91,530 | $85,040 | $83,000 | 8 | $83,000 | $58,928 | $52,843 |
| 2024 | $1,031,806 | $74,056 | $59,636 | $59,000 | 8 | $59,000 | $46,087 | $50,574 |
| 2023 | $996,631 | $76,969 | $71,905 | $70,000 | 8 | $70,000 | $31,349 | $47,660 |
| 2022 | $977,133 | $171,473 | $55,819 | $55,000 | 8 | $55,000 | $87,067 | $45,450 |
| 2021 | $995,642 | $89,049 | $55,619 | $55,000 | 8 | $55,000 | $22,606 | $49,030 |
| 2020 | $928,913 | $39,041 | $78,689 | $76,000 | 12 | — | $8,953 | $46,865 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Martin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — 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 William C Martin, President Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William C Martin
President Trustee
Cob President Trustee → President Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna S Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Seeds
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Agnes I Martin
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John L Martin
Vice President Trustee
Vice President Trustee & Trustee → Vice President Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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
How much does The Martin Family Foundation give each year?
The Martin Family Foundation gave $83K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $59K across 8 grants.
What is The Martin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Martin Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,375, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Martin Family Foundation give grants?
The Martin Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, OH (7 grants).
Does The Martin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Martin Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Martin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Martin Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Southeast Ohio Food Bank ($35,000), JAckson County Board Of Aging ($10,000) and Jackson Area Family Activities Ctr ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Martin Family Foundation?
The Martin Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Martin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Martin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1697593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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