The Martin Family Foundation
The Martin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including recipients in education, health, humanitarian work, and the arts.
The Martin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Martin Family Foundation gave $860K across 97 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $859,680
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 97
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,863
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $15,860,297
- +49.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (14 of 97, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (79% 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 Martin Family Foundation
- 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: 115 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 994-5050
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Martin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was U of M - Health Systemsmichigan Medicine ($150K). Together the top 10 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
454 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 440 grants of 454 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Other leading recipient states were Tennessee (6%), Illinois (4%), Ohio (3%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 97 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Martin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 97 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $577K (2020) to $860K (2024). In 2024 it made 97 grants totaling $860K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| U of M - Health Systemsmichigan Medicine Ann Arbor, MI | Medical | $150,000 |
| Ussma Sailing Foundation Spring Hill, TN | Educational | $50,000 |
| U of M - Accelerate Blue Fund Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $40,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Ann Arbor, MI | Musical | $25,000 |
| Eastern Michigan University Foundation Ypsilanti, MI | Educational | $25,000 |
| Great Lakes Center for Arts Bay Harbor, MI | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| Loyola Academy Wilmette, IL | Educational | $25,000 |
| U of M - Dean's Discretionary Fund Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $25,000 |
| U of M - Marsal School of Education Dean's Discretionary Fund Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $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 | $15,860,297 | $6,203,705 | $968,880 | $859,680 | 97 | $882,095 | $5,544,900 | $998,387 |
| 2023 | $10,625,549 | $2,282,257 | $881,921 | $787,055 | 105 | $810,114 | $1,533,550 | $864,050 |
| 2022 | $9,230,669 | $1,850,363 | $920,103 | $834,500 | 96 | $854,850 | $948,010 | $812,586 |
| 2021 | $8,306,008 | $1,187,134 | $740,474 | $676,500 | 94 | $688,355 | $796,616 | $853,190 |
| 2020 | $7,832,706 | $425,455 | $647,482 | $576,500 | 62 | — | $173,957 | $693,078 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Martin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $998K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational, medical, humanitarian, and musical purposes. Among the supported organizations, the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to nurture a lifelong love of music through imaginative and inspiring experiences, while Greenhills School says it inspires students to think deeply, explore creatively, act with empathy, and better the world. International Samaritan describes its work as partnering with people in garbage-dump communities to address poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 97 grants totaling $859,680. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $150,000 to U of M – Health System/Michigan Medicine for medical purposes; $50,000 to USSMA Sailing Foundation for educational purposes; and $40,000 to U of M – Accelerate Blue Fund for educational purposes. Other reported grants included $25,000 each to the American Heart Association, Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Eastern Michigan University Foundation, Loyola Academy, and Wittenberg University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sally A. Martin as president, William C. Martin as vice president, secretary, and treasurer, and Michael C. Martin as director.
The Martin Family Foundation is led by Sally A. Martin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sally A. Martin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael C. Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William C. Martin
V.p., Secretary & Treasurer
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 Martin Family Foundation
How much does The Martin Family Foundation give each year?
The Martin Family Foundation gave $860K across 97 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $787K across 105 grants.
What is The Martin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Martin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,863, across 97 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Martin Family Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Martin Family Foundation give grants?
The Martin Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (47 grants), Ypsilanti, MI (9 grants), Hancock, MI (4 grants) and Madison, WI (3 grants).
Does The Martin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 97 grants with a stated purpose on The Martin Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (57 grants), "Educational" (33 grants) and "Musical" (4 grants).
Who are The Martin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Martin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include U of M - Health Systemsmichigan Medicine ($150,000), Ussma Sailing Foundation ($50,000) and U of M - Accelerate Blue Fund ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Martin Family Foundation?
The Martin Family Foundation reported $15.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $882K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $998K (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 does The Martin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational, medical, humanitarian, and musical purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Martin Family Foundation?
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 Martin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Martin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3340278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Martin Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
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 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Martin Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-martin-family-foundation-morg_6fdd5a6aeaff4be093e3e9da7b31fc94
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