Ernst and Wilma Martens Foundation
Invitation OnlyBasalt, Colorado · EIN 84-1323791 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$62K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Workshop | Carbondale, CO | Donation. | $7,500 |
| Aspen Journalism | Aspen, CO | Donation. | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Basalt, CO | Donation. | $5,000 |
| Challenge Aspen | Snowmass Village, CO | Donation. | $4,000 |
| Roaring Fork Conservancy | Basalt, CO | Donation. | $4,000 |
| Shining Stars Foundation | Aspen, CO | Donation. | $4,000 |
| English in Action | Carbondale, CO | Donation | $3,000 |
| Family Visitor Program | Glenwood Springs, CO | Donation. | $3,000 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | Aspen, CO | Donation. | $3,000 |
| Mt Sopris Nordic Council | Carbondale, CO | Donation | $3,000 |
| Waldorf School | Carbondale, CO | Donation | $3,000 |
| Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club | Aspen, CO | Donation. | $2,000 |
| Basalt Education Foundation | Basalt, CO | Donation | $2,000 |
| Basalt Regional Library | Basalt, CO | Donation. | $2,000 |
| Carbondale Community Non-Profit Center | Carbondale, CO | Donation. | $2,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | Glenwood Springs, CO | Donation. | $2,000 |
| Roaring Fork Audubon | Carbondale, CO | Donation. | $2,000 |
| Windwalkers | Carbondale, CO | Donation. | $2,000 |
| Bridges Between | Snowmass, CO | Donation. | $1,000 |
| Carbondale Clay Center | Carbondale, CO | Donation. | $1,000 |
| Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association | Carbondale, CO | Donation. | $1,000 |
| Seniors Independent | Aspen, CO | Donation. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $87,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349101344
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1323791
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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