The Martin Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAnn Arbor, Michigan · EIN 38-3340278 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$860K
Organizations funded97
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$23.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U of M - Health Systemsmichigan Medicine | Ann Arbor, MI | Medical | $150,000 |
| Ussma Sailing Foundation | Spring Hill, TN | Educational | $50,000 |
| U of M - Accelerate Blue Fund | Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $40,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra | Ann Arbor, MI | Musical | $25,000 |
| Eastern Michigan University Foundation | Ypsilanti, MI | Educational | $25,000 |
| Great Lakes Center for Arts | Bay Harbor, MI | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| Loyola Academy | Wilmette, IL | Educational | $25,000 |
| U of M - Dean's Discretionary Fund | Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $25,000 |
| U of M - Marsal School of Education Dean's Discretionary Fund | Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $25,000 |
| U of M - Obstetrics and Gynocology | Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| Wittenberg University | Springfield, OH | Educational | $25,000 |
| Harbor Springs Area Historical Society | Harbor Springs, MI | Educational | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army - Hancock | Hancock, MI | Humanitarian | $15,000 |
| International Samaritan | Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $11,000 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp | Marquette, MI | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Bridge Michigan | Ypsilanti, MI | Educational | $10,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church Repair Fund | Calumet, MI | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Greenhills School | Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $10,000 |
| Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative | Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Educational | $10,000 |
| Keweenaw Community Foundation | Hancock, MI | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | Midland, MI | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy in Michigan | Lansing, MI | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Ocean Reef Medical Foundation | Key Largo, FL | Educational | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army - Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| The Purple Rose Theatre Company | Chelsea, MI | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| U of M - Ums | Ann Arbor, MI | Musical | $10,000 |
| Kiwanis Ann Arbor Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $6,000 |
| Arbor Hospice Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Cass Community Social Services | Detroit, MI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Chadtough Foundation | Saline, MI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Emerson School | Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Food Gatherers | Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Girls Group | Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Glaucoma Foundation | New York, NY | Medical | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley | Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Hope Clinic | Ypsilanti, MI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Keweenaw Land Trust | Hancock, MI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Madison Lakeway Partners | Madison, WI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Michigan Radio- Um | Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Michigan Theater | Ann Arbor, MI | Musical | $5,000 |
| Ouilmette Foundation | Wilmette, IL | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Packard Health Clinic | Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Shelter Association of Washtenaw County | Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Sos Community Services | Ypsilanti, MI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Student Development Program | Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Team Rubicon | El Segundo, CA | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| The Sailing Museum | Newport, RI | Educational | $5,000 |
| U of M - Big Heart for Seniors | Ann Arbor, MI | Medical | $5,000 |
| U of M - Mad Michigan Alzheimer Disease Center | Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| U of M - Naval Architecture | Ann Arbor, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Educational | $5,000 |
| Wemu - Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels | Ypsilanti, MI | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Ann Arbor, MI | Humanitarian | $3,000 |
| Magic of Christmas Foundation | Saline, MI | Humanitarian | $3,000 |
| The Ark | Ann Arbor, MI | Musical | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 97 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $859,680 | 97 |
| 2023 | $787,055 | 105 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349101312
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3340278
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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