The Martyn Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 27-4462223 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$190K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA Inc | Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross | Bellingham, WA | Hurricane Melissa relief | $30,000 |
| The Giving Kitchen Initiative Inc | Atlanta, GA | To support the NYC office | $25,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc | Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Legacy Theatre | Branford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | Hagerstown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Semper K9 Assistance Dogs | Quantico, VA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | The German Department | $5,000 |
| Wolf Haven International | Tenino, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches Inc | West Palm Bch, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $190,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $215,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $245,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632059349100813
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4462223
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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