The Martyn Foundation
The Martyn Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Martyn Foundation at a glance
In short: The Martyn Foundation gave $190K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state Arizona. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,000
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,273
- -75.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $761,740
- -0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Martyn Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Martyn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Turning Point USA Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 40 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Arizona (26%), Washington (18%), Georgia (13%), Utah (11%), and Massachusetts (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Martyn Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 233% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2020) to $270K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA Inc Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross Bellingham, WA | Hurricane Melissa relief | $30,000 |
| The Giving Kitchen Initiative Inc Atlanta, GA | To support the NYC office | $25,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Legacy Theatre Branford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc Hagerstown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Semper K9 Assistance Dogs Quantico, VA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | The German Department | $5,000 |
| Wolf Haven International Tenino, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Martyn Foundation?
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 | $761,740 | $211,069 | $214,961 | $190,000 | 11 | $204,166 | $243,484 | $87,795 |
| 2024 | $765,632 | $296,768 | $238,078 | $215,000 | 3 | $229,565 | $365,010 | $85,083 |
| 2023 | $706,942 | $134,416 | $263,196 | $245,000 | 7 | $257,416 | $179,005 | $89,417 |
| 2022 | $835,722 | $61,938 | $288,592 | $270,000 | 9 | $283,002 | $68,747 | $94,486 |
| 2021 | $1,062,376 | $16,447 | $200,364 | $180,000 | 10 | $192,999 | $11,422 | $102,238 |
| 2020 | $1,246,293 | $337,048 | $83,033 | $61,000 | 3 | — | $474,578 | $76,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Martyn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including emergency assistance for food service workers, animal welfare, veterans’ services, higher education, wildlife conservation, disaster relief, health care, and theatre.
For example, The Giving Kitchen Initiative describes its mission as providing emergency assistance and community-resource referrals to food service workers facing hardship. Best Friends Animal Society says it works to save dogs and cats in shelters and make the country no-kill. Semper K9 Assistance Dogs says it provides custom-trained service dogs free of charge to disabled American veterans. Wolf Haven International describes its mission as protecting wolves and their habitat, providing sanctuary, and offering wildlife education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $190,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Turning Point USA Inc.; $30,000 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Melissa relief; $25,000 to The Giving Kitchen Initiative Inc. to support its NYC office; and $20,000 each to Best Friends Animal Society and The Brigham & Women’s Hospital Inc.
Other 2025 grants included $10,000 each to Legacy Theatre, Médecins Sans Frontières USA, and Semper K9 Assistance Dogs, and $5,000 each to Wake Forest University, Wolf Haven International, and the Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joan Stiefel Rodriguez as president, director, and secretary. It lists Melanie Bond, Andrew Rodriguez, Ignacio Rodriguez, and Marilyn Rodriguez as vice presidents.
The Martyn Foundation is led by Joan Stiefel Rodriguez, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joan Stiefel Rodriguez
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Rodriguez
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ignacio Rodriguez
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Rodriguez
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Bond
Vice President
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 Martyn Foundation
How much does The Martyn Foundation give each year?
The Martyn Foundation gave $190K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $215K across 3 grants.
What is The Martyn Foundation's typical grant size?
The Martyn Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,273, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Martyn Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does The Martyn Foundation give grants?
The Martyn Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (18%) and Georgia (13%).
Does The Martyn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of The Martyn Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Martyn Foundation's largest grantees?
The Martyn Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Turning Point USA Inc ($50,000), American Red Cross ($30,000) and The Giving Kitchen Initiative Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Martyn Foundation?
The Martyn Foundation reported $762K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $204K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Martyn Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including emergency assistance for food service workers, animal welfare, veterans’ services, higher education, wildlife conservation, disaster relief, health care, and theatre. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Martyn Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Martyn Foundation's EIN?
The Martyn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4462223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Martyn 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 September 2026.
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 July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Martyn Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Delaware
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
American Electric Power Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The American Electric Power Foundation funds education, especially STEM, basic human services, social justice, and environmental protection, primarily for organizations in AEP’s service territory or with broader beneficial impact. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $1,428,570, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; eligible organizations need an invitation from their local AEP Operating Company.
Assets
$43.6M
Grants
753
Total Given
$23.0M
Puget Sound Energy Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The Puget Sound Energy Foundation funds nonprofits serving communities where PSE has a service or generation presence, primarily in Washington, across household needs, education and workforce pathways, climate resilience, and community safety. Grants vary widely; in 2024 they ranged from $13 to $100,000, with a $500 median, while its 2026 disaster-focused competitive program offers up to $15,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but eligible local nonprofits can apply through that competitive program.
Assets
$19.6M
Grants
451
Total Given
$1.2M
First Eagle Investments Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$747K
Grants
389
Total Given
$1.2M
Hagerty Drivers Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$193K
Grants
330
Total Given
$192K
McNabb Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The McNabb Foundation’s website describes support for behavioral health and social services in East Tennessee, while its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions, mostly in California. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
Assets
$4.8M
Grants
328
Total Given
$358K
More similar funders
More Funders in Delaware
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Martyn Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-martyn-foundation-morg_a968b3f92c524904a5e9a0fbae048410
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_274462223_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Martyn Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-martyn-foundation-morg_a968b3f92c524904a5e9a0fbae048410},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-12. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Martyn Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Martyn Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?