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George & Miriam Martin Foundation is a private trust based in CHESTER SPRINGS, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. It holds total assets of $4.2M. Annual income is reported at $2.8M. Total assets have decreased from $5.9M in 2011 to $4.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, District of Columbia and Maine. According to available records, George & Miriam Martin Foundation has made 184 grants totaling $11M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $2.1M and $4.5M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.5M distributed across 78 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $2M, with an average award of $60K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Pennsylvania, Maine, which account for 58% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$62K
Largest Grant
$1.8M
Based on 33 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
George & Miriam Martin Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 184 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, PA, ME.
George & Miriam Martin Foundation has distributed a total of $11M across 184 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $60K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $2M.
Charitable river or watershed protection activities.
George & Miriam Martin Foundation is headquartered in CHESTER SPRINGS, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Emery | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christy Martin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol Martin Strange | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Martin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca Wood | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Maura Shuey | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lawrence Strange | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
184
Total Giving
$11M
Average Grant
$60K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout UnlimitedSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeSUPPORT THEIR WORK | San Francisco, CA | $2M | 2023 |
| Delaware River KeeperSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Bristol, PA | $40K | 2023 |
| Natural Lands TrustSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Media, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| International Rivers NetworkSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Mother JonesSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Big Sandy, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Penn FutureSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Harrisburg, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| Horseshoe Trail Conservancy IncSUPPORT THEIR WORKSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Southeastern, PA | $12K | 2023 |
| Penn EnvironmentSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Rivers Without BordersSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Port Townsend, WA | $7K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Bay FoundationSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Washington, DC | $6K | 2023 |
| Royal River Conservation TrustSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Yarmouth, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Earth Law CenterSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Durango, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Rails To Trails ConservancySUPPORT THEIR WORK | Camp Hill, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife SocietySUPPORT THEIR WORK | Sanibel, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Green Valleys AssocSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Pottstown, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Community Environmental Legal Defense FundSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Mercersburg, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Mahoosuc Land TrustSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Bethel, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Wild Earth GuardiansSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Sante Fe, NM | $4K | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania Environmental Defense FoundationSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Camp Hill, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| French & Pickering Creek ConservationSUPPORT THERI WORK | Pottstown, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Downeast Salmon FederationSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Columbia Falls, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| El PorvenirSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Broomfield, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Interamerican Assoc For Environmental Defense (Aida)SUPPORT THEIR WORK | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Council Of MaineSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Augusta, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Public Employees For Environmental ResponsibilitySUPPORT THEIR WORK | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Penn Environmental CouncilSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Bears Ears PartnershipSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Bluff, UT | $1K | 2023 |
| American RiversSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Sanibel-Captiva ConservationSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Sanibel, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Clean Air CouncilSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Woodstock Land ConservancySUPPORT THEIR WORK | Woodstock, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Public Justice FoundationSUPPORT THEIR WORK | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
LIGONIER, PA
PITTSBURGH, PA