J Landis and Sharon Martin Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 84-1466263 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.4M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$8.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
33% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth's School | Denver, CO | To further program services | $900,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | To further program services | $835,000 |
| Sigler Western Museum | Wickenburg, AZ | To further program services | $250,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | To further program services | $200,000 |
| Denver Academy | Denver, CO | To further program services | $100,000 |
| Central City Opera House Association | Central City, CO | To further program services | $50,000 |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | To further program services | $50,000 |
| Global Down Syndrome Foundation | Denver, CO | To further program services | $25,000 |
| Graland Country Day School | Denver, CO | To further program services | $8,500 |
| Als United Rocky Mountain | Westminster, CO | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Colorado Outdoor Education Center | Florissant, CO | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mt Vernon, OH | To further program services | $500 |
| University of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | To further program services | $500 |
| Colorado Academy | Denver, CO | To further program services | $258 |
| St Annes Episcopal School | Middletown, DE | To further program services | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,421,858 | 15 |
| 2024 | $822,608 | 12 |
| 2023 | $865,876 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349103218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1466263
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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