Martin Foundation
Historical FunderDoylestown, Pennsylvania · EIN 27-2178874 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $250,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JESSICA M THOMPSON DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 749, DOYLESTOWN PA 18901 |
| Phone | 2153488149 |
| Form and materials | COMMON GRANT APPLICATION FORM OF DELAWARE VALLEY GRANTMAKERS |
| Deadlines | JUNE 30 |
| Restrictions | MUST BE AN APPROVED 501(C)(3) APPLICANT. GRANTS LIMITED TO AREAS OF INTEREST OF THE FOUNDATION: HISTORY, EDUCATION, MEDICAL, CONSERVATION AND RELIEF. GRANTS RANGE FROM $5,000 TO $500,000 AND ABOVE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Crossing YMCA | Doylestown, PA | Provide support to the veteran's wellness program | $750,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Providing food to people in need through a nationwide network of food banks | $250,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Provide support to sierra club foundation's military outdoors program | $250,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | Provide support for the canal boatyard community park project in san rafael, ca | $100,000 |
| Freire Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | To help bring new opportunities to a number of students through education | $30,000 |
| West Ohio Food Bank | Lima, OH | Getting food to people in need | $25,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Verona, VA | Getting food to people in need | $25,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | Getting food to people in need | $25,000 |
| Fulfill Food Bank | Neptune, NJ | Getting food to people in need | $25,000 |
| Climate Action Pathways for Schools | Oakland, CA | Empowering students through green career pathways and implementing school-based sustainability projects | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,490,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $1,165,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $1,185,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632189349100413
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2178874
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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