The We Martin Foundation
The WE Martin Foundation is a private foundation based in Mt Pleasant, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including food assistance, domestic violence services, a homeless shelter, education, community initiatives, and conservation.
The We Martin Foundation at a glance
In short: The We Martin Foundation gave $200K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Michigan. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,333
- +30.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $3,213,288
- +7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (99% 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 We Martin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. No form is required. Applicants should submit a brief description of the proposed use of grant funds and a copy of the organization’s determination letter. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: William Martin
Mailing address: PO Box 466, Mt Pleasant, MI 48804-0466
Phone: (989) 772-1209
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The We Martin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CRC of Isabella County ($107K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 79 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 1% to recipients in Kansas. Listed Michigan grantees include organizations in Mt Pleasant.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The We Martin Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $177K (2020) to $200K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CRC of Isabella County Mt Pleasant, MI | General Donation | $96,000 |
| Community Compassion Network Mt Pleasant, MI | Food Pantry General Fund | $20,000 |
| Isabella Community Soup Kitchen Mt Pleasant, MI | Soup Kitchen General Fund, Deer Proc | $11,500 |
| CRC of Isabella County Mt Pleasant, MI | Support High School Hockey Team | $10,500 |
| Mt Pleasant Area Comm Foundation Mt Pleasant, MI | Women's Initiative FD | $10,000 |
| Rise Advocacy Mt Pleasant, MI | Gen Fund - Domestic VIOLENCE&ASSAULT | $10,000 |
| Chippewa Watershed Conservancy Mt Pleasant, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Central Michigan University Mt Pleasant, MI | 3 2500 Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Isbella County Restoratin House Mt Pleasant, MI | Homeless Shelter General Fund | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater Central Mich Mt Pleasant, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,213,288 | $356,817 | $219,092 | $200,000 | 15 | $207,137 | $181,251 | $226,868 |
| 2024 | $2,977,063 | $198,303 | $201,347 | $183,394 | 18 | $190,757 | $178,782 | $209,437 |
| 2023 | $2,985,107 | $179,862 | $200,194 | $183,556 | 15 | $190,372 | $128,718 | $187,210 |
| 2022 | $3,000,439 | $77,670 | $213,828 | $196,565 | 15 | $203,051 | $141,481 | $190,042 |
| 2021 | $3,136,597 | $386,883 | $204,541 | $186,345 | 16 | $192,963 | $261,195 | $219,438 |
| 2020 | $2,952,171 | $153,727 | $189,686 | $177,000 | 17 | — | $146,519 | $183,420 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The We Martin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $227K 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 show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Community Compassion Network says its mission is to provide supplemental food for low-income families, infants, and senior citizens; Isabella Community Soup Kitchen says it provides meals for people in need in Isabella County; and Chippewa Watershed Conservancy says it works to protect and restore Central Michigan’s land, water, and wildlife.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $200,000 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $96,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest listed awards included $96,000 to CRC of Isabella County for a general donation, $20,000 to Community Compassion Network for its food pantry general fund, and $11,500 to Isabella Community Soup Kitchen for its soup kitchen general fund and deer processing.
Other listed 2025 grants included $10,000 to Rise Advocacy for its general fund for domestic violence and assault services, $10,000 to Chippewa Watershed Conservancy for its general fund, $7,500 to Central Michigan University for three scholarships, and $5,000 to Isabella County Restoration House for its homeless shelter general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Martin as president, Eleanor Martin as secretary/treasurer, John Martin as vice president, and Michael Martin as vice-president.
The We Martin Foundation is led by William L. Martin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William L. Martin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor Martin
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Martin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Martin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 We Martin Foundation
How much does The We Martin Foundation give each year?
The We Martin Foundation gave $200K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $183K across 18 grants.
What is The We Martin Foundation's typical grant size?
The We Martin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $13,333, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The We Martin Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The We Martin Foundation give grants?
The We Martin Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mt Pleasant, MI (13 grants).
Does The We Martin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of The We Martin Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The We Martin Foundation's largest grantees?
The We Martin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include CRC of Isabella County ($106,500 across 2 grants), Community Compassion Network ($20,000) and Isabella Community Soup Kitchen ($11,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The We Martin Foundation?
The We Martin Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $207K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $227K (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 We Martin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The We Martin Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The We Martin Foundation's EIN?
The We Martin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1192966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The We Martin Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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