The Martin Project
The Martin Project is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Windsor, CO. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
The Martin Project at a glance
In short: The Martin Project gave $3K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $3K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $2,885
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,885
- Median grant
- $2,885
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Martin Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was National Ms Society ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Ms Society Denver, CO | Raise Awareness of Multiple Scleros | $2,885 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,149 | $3,909 | $2,885 | 1 | $127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Martin Project reported a distributable amount of $127 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Martin Project is led by Brenda Cummings, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Brenda Cummings
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Project
How much does The Martin Project give each year?
The Martin Project gave $3K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Martin Project?
The Martin Project is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Windsor, CO.
Where does The Martin Project operate?
The Martin Project has awarded grants in Colorado.
How much is The Martin Project required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Martin Project reported a distributable amount of $127 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Martin Project's EIN?
The Martin Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4087380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
Live grants for the work The Martin Project funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- 2026 USS Translational Research Grant Up to $100,000 per year · Due October 24, 2026
- Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant Up to $40,000 (yearly total budget) · Due October 25, 2026
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) $32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance · Due October 27, 2026
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