The John G Martin Foundation
Historical FunderWest Hartford, Connecticut · EIN 06-6042495 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$482K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$12.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GARRETT S FLYNN THE JOHN G MARTIN F |
|---|---|
| Address | 643 PROSPECT AVE, WEST HARTFORD CT 06105 |
| Phone | 8605611245 |
| Form and materials | THE JOHN. G. MARTIN FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO QUALIFIED NON PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AFTER THEY SUBMIT A LETTER REQUESTING A CONTRIBUTION ALONG WITH A COPY OF THEIR FEDERAL DETERMINATION LETTER. THESE GRANTS ARE CONSIDERED AND VOTED UPON AT THE QUARTERLY MEETINGS OF THE JOHN G. MARTIN FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY OFFICERS/DIRECTORS. |
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
26% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Saint Joseph | West Hartford, CT | Education | $120,000 |
| Goodspeed Opera House | East Haddam, CT | Arts | $31,000 |
| South Park Inn Inc | Hartford, CT | Public service | $30,000 |
| The Bridge Family Center | West Hartford, CT | Public service | $28,850 |
| In a Heartbeat | Wallingford, CT | Public service | $26,000 |
| American School for the Deaf | West Hartford, CT | Education | $25,000 |
| Gaylord Specialty Healthcare | Wallingford, CT | Public service | $25,000 |
| Franciscan Life Center | Meriden, CT | Religious | $23,686 |
| Elizabeth Park Conservancy | West Hartford, CT | Public service | $21,000 |
| Gifts of Love | Avon, CT | Public service | $20,000 |
| St Bridget School | Cheshire, CT | Education | $11,925 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Public service | $11,500 |
| Otis Food Pantry | Otis, MA | Public service | $10,000 |
| Stonehill College | No Easton, MA | Education | $10,000 |
| Seniors Job Bank | West Hartford, CT | Public service | $7,500 |
| Hartford County Bar Foundation | Hartford, CT | Education | $5,500 |
| Amvets Post 77 (Toys for Tots) | Otis, MA | Public service | $5,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Otis Library | Otis, MA | Public service | $5,000 |
| Church of St Peter Claver | West Hartford, CT | Religious | $4,500 |
| Ct Radio Information System | Windsor, CT | Public service | $4,000 |
| Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | Education | $4,000 |
| Town That Cares Co Town of West Hartford | West Hartford, CT | Public service | $4,000 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Education | $3,000 |
| Beat the Street Community Center Inc | Meriden, CT | Public service | $2,500 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | Education | $2,500 |
| Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | Education | $2,500 |
| Meriden Farmer's Market Co Midstate Arc | Meriden, CT | Public service | $2,500 |
| Restore With the Arts Inc | Meriden, CT | Arts | $2,500 |
| The Cove Center for Grieving Children | Meriden, CT | Public service | $2,500 |
| Vox Church | Branford, CT | Religious | $2,010 |
| Avon Old Farms School | Avon, CT | Education | $2,000 |
| Bushnell Center for Performing Arts | Hartford, CT | Arts | $2,000 |
| Connecticut Science Center | Hartford, CT | Education | $2,000 |
| Valley Community Baptist Church | Avon, CT | Religious | $1,500 |
| Wadsworth Atheneum | Hartford, CT | Arts | $1,500 |
| Csp K9 Foundation Inc | Meriden, CT | Public service | $1,000 |
| Don Bosco Prep School | Ramsey, NJ | Education | $1,000 |
| First Tee of Connecticut | Cromwell, CT | Youth/Recreation | $1,000 |
| Foundation for the Adv of Catholic Schools | Bloomfield, CT | Education | $1,000 |
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford, CT | Public service | $1,000 |
| Healing Meals Foundation Corp | Simsbury, CT | Public service | $1,000 |
| Inner City Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | Public service | $1,000 |
| Kingswood Oxford | West Hartford, CT | Education | $1,000 |
| Loomis Chaffee School | Windsor, CT | Education | $1,000 |
| Old Saybrook High School | Old Saybrook, CT | Education | $1,000 |
| Pace | Boston, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| Riverfront Recapture | Hartford, CT | Public service | $1,000 |
| Seton Hall Law School | South Orange, NJ | Education | $1,000 |
| The Be Thoughtful Movement | West Hartford, CT | Public service | $1,000 |
| House of Bread Inc | Hartford, CT | Public service | $200 |
| Xavier High School | Middletown, CT | Education | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $481,771 | 52 |
| 2023 | $472,560 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511289349103136
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6042495
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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