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Ellen Wills Martin Foundation is a private trust based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. The principal officer is Ellen Wills Martin. It holds total assets of $783K. Annual income is reported at $408K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Virginia and District of Columbia. According to available records, Ellen Wills Martin Foundation has made 147 grants totaling $287K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $60K and $95K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $95K distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 68 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Virginia, District of Columbia, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$7K
Based on 35 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Ellen Wills Martin Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 147 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, VA, DC.
Ellen Wills Martin Foundation has distributed a total of $287K across 147 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K.
Ellen Wills Martin Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ellen Wills Martin Foundation is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams S Martin Iv | trustEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth A Chapman | trustEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen Wills Martin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Wills Martin | tRUStEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$95K
Total Assets
$678K
Fair Market Value
$1.7M
Net Worth
$678K
Grants Paid
$72K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$99K
Distribution Amount
$76K
Total: $661K
Total Grants
147
Total Giving
$287K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
68
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of St AndrewsGeneral Support | St Andrews Ky Aj | $6K | 2023 |
| Romanian Christian EnterprisesGeneral Support | Middleburg, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| New York UniversityGeneral Support | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Angelican ReliefGeneral Support | Ambridge, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| Grace Church School Annual FundGeneral Support | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Orangutan OutreachGeneral Support | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Bard Office Of DevelopmentGeneral Support | Annandaleon Hudson, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Oglata Lakota CollegeGeneral Support | Kyle, SD | $3K | 2023 |
| St Judes Children Research HospitalGeneral Support | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Rivendell School Building FundGeneral Support | Arlington, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Falls Church AnglicanGeneral Support | Falls Church, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Society Of The CincinnatiGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Samaritan PurseGeneral Support | Albany, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S Foundation Of AmericaGeneral Support | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Priory In The Usa Of The OrderGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGeneral Support | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Hidden WingsGeneral Support | Solvang, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Looms Chaffee SchoolGeneral Support | Windsor, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| St Paul Episcopal ChurchGeneral Support | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| CoracleGeneral Support | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Chapman UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Orange, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGeneral Support | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Army Emergency Relief CareGeneral Support | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Care UsaGeneral Support | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Holton-Arms SchoolGeneral Support | Bethesda, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Childfund InternationalGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| West Point Fund AssociationGeneral Support | West Point, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| New InternationalGeneral Support | Fort Myers, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of The South SewaneeGeneral Support | Sewanee, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Georgetown Ministry CenterGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends ClubGeneral Support | Honolulu, HI | $1K | 2023 |
| Sarah Lawrence CollegeGeneral Support | Bronxville, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Garden Club Of VirginiaGeneral Support | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Montgomery Housing PartnershipGeneral Support | Silver Spring, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Young LifeGeneral Support | Colorado Springs, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Norfolk Lions Club AmbulanceGeneral Support | Norfolk, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| Norfolk Volunteer Fire DepartmentGeneral Support | Norfolk Historic Distr, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| Best BuddiesGeneral Support | Providence, RI | $500 | 2023 |
| The Wild Bird FundGeneral Support | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Riverside School Building FundGeneral Support | Riverside, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Ymca BallentineGeneral Support | Irmo, SC | $3K | 2022 |