The Robin B Martin Family Foundation
The Robin B Martin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in 2007. It funds general support and operational support for charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Robin B Martin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robin B Martin Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $204K), top state District of Columbia. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,245,010
- +24.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $204,092
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $36,537,081
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (31% 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 Robin B 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: 1271 Ave Of Americas 42 Fl, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (516) 508-9623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robin B Martin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foods and Friends ($400K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 22 grants of 51 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (31%), New Jersey (27%), Maryland (24%), and New York (18%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Robin B Martin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) 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 $100K; repeat grants $227K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $200K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 116% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.0M (2020) to $2.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foods and Friends Washington, DC | General Support | $400,000 |
| March of Dimes New York, NY | General Support | $400,000 |
| Horton's Kids Washington, DC | General Support | $300,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park, MD | General Support | $220,000 |
| Bessemer National Gift Fund for Catherine and Brian Martin Woodbridge, NJ | General Support | $200,000 |
| Christopher and Sarah Martin Fund Woodbridge, NJ | General Support | $200,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Baltimore, MD | General Support | $175,000 |
| Citybridge Education Bethesda, MD | General Support | $150,000 |
| Bessemer National Gift Fund for Christopher and Sarah Martin Woodbridge, NJ | General Support | $100,000 |
| Bessemer National Gift Fund for Dana and Shannon Martin Woodbridge, NJ | General Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $36,537,081 | $3,747,316 | $2,339,418 | $2,245,010 | 11 | $2,247,776 | $3,658,125 | $2,127,277 |
| 2023 | $35,131,179 | $463,249 | $1,874,635 | $1,800,000 | 9 | $1,806,098 | $450,093 | $1,920,878 |
| 2022 | $36,543,104 | $1,108,651 | $2,832,909 | $2,715,000 | 10 | $2,718,116 | $402,218 | $1,917,906 |
| 2021 | $38,267,362 | $12,416,850 | $1,105,620 | $1,040,000 | 8 | $1,045,272 | $2,152,624 | $1,748,633 |
| 2020 | $28,928,375 | $347,931 | $1,045,936 | $1,000,000 | 13 | — | $319,868 | $1,531,638 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robin B Martin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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
The foundation’s filing describes its funding as primarily for general support and operational support. In 2024, its listed grants were designated for those purposes.
Among its grantees, Horton’s Kids describes its mission as helping children and families access resources and support to excel in education, build careers, and lead fulfilling lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $2,245,010. Grant amounts ranged from $10 to $400,000, with a median grant of $200,000. Its largest grants included $400,000 each to Foods and Friends and March of Dimes, and $300,000 to Horton’s Kids.
Other 2024 grants included $220,000 to the University of Maryland; $200,000 each to Bessemer National Gift Fund for Catherine and Brian Martin and Christopher and Sarah Martin Fund; $175,000 to Greater Washington Community; $150,000 to CityBridge Education; and $100,000 each to Bessemer National Gift Fund for Christopher and Sarah Martin and Bessemer National Gift Fund for Dana and Shannon Martin. It also reported a $10 operational support grant to Charitable Distributions Paid Through Partnership.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas J Healy Jr as director and secretary, and Dorothy B Moore, Christopher B Martin, Dana B Martin, and Catherine M Jain as directors.
The Robin B Martin Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine M. Jain
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher B. Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana B. Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy B. Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Healy Jr.
Director & Secretary
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 Robin B Martin Family Foundation
How much does The Robin B Martin Family Foundation give each year?
The Robin B Martin Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 9 grants.
What is The Robin B Martin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robin B Martin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $204,092, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robin B Martin Family Foundation that year got $100K on average.
Where does The Robin B Martin Family Foundation give grants?
The Robin B Martin Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (27%) and Maryland (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Woodbridge, NJ (4 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Robin B Martin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Robin B Martin Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robin B Martin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robin B Martin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Foods and Friends ($400,000), March of Dimes ($400,000) and Horton's Kids ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robin B Martin Family Foundation?
The Robin B Martin Family Foundation reported $36.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Robin B Martin Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its funding as primarily for general support and operational support. In 2024, its listed grants were designated for those purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robin B 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 Robin B Martin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Robin B Martin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0684688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Robin B 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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