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W E Martin Foundation is a private corporation based in MT PLEASANT, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is William Martin. It holds total assets of $3M. Annual income is reported at $893K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, W E Martin Foundation has made 78 grants totaling $940K, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $177K and $393K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $393K distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $91K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Michigan and California and Kansas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$91K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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W E Martin Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 78 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, CA, KS.
W E Martin Foundation has distributed a total of $940K across 78 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $91K.
Must be a 501(c)(3) organization.
W E Martin Foundation is headquartered in MT PLEASANT, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Martin | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eleanor Martin | SECRETARY/TR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Martin | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Martin | VICE-PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$200K
Total Assets
$3M
Fair Market Value
$4M
Net Worth
$3M
Grants Paid
$184K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$129K
Distribution Amount
$187K
Total Grants
78
Total Giving
$940K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crc Of Isabella CountyEQUIPMENT | Mt Pleasant, MI | $81K | 2023 |
| Community Compassion NetworkFOOD PANTRY GENERAL FUND | Mt Pleasant, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Isabella Community Soup KitchenSOUP KITCHEN GENERAL FUND | Mt Pleasant, MI | $12K | 2023 |
| Chippewa Watershed ConservancyGENERAL FUND | Mt Pleasant, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Rise AdvocacyGEN FUND - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE&ASSAULT | Mt Pleasant, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Mt Pleasant Area Comm FoundationWOMEN'S INITIATIVE FD | Mt Pleasant, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Central Michigan University3 2500 SCHOLARSHIPS | Mt Pleasant, MI | $8K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Isabella CountyGENERAL FUND | Mt Pleasant, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Mt Pleasant Discovery MuseumCHILDREN'S MUSEUM GENERAL FD | Mt Pleasant, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Isbella County Restoratin HouseHOMELESS SHELTER GENERAL FUND | Mt Pleasant, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Central Mi Veteran'S FundGENERAL FUND | Mt Pleasant, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Forgotten Eagles - Mi Chapter 3DONATION - GENERAL FUND | Mt Pleasant, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectGENERAL | Topeka, KS | $1K | 2023 |
| Isabella County Parks And RecreationDONATION FOR CHIPPEWA RIVER EROSION AND CANOE LAUNCH PROJECT | Mt Pleasant, MI | $15K | 2021 |