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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 $3.2M. Annual income is reported at $968K. 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.
W E Martin Foundation reported 78 individual grants totaling $940,031 between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $7,500. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $10,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $90,565. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $200,194 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in MI, which received 73 of the 78 grants on record (94 percent). Of its 20 distinct grantees, 85 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Mt Pleasant Area Comm Foundation ($213,330), Crc Of Isabella County ($157,856) and Isabella Community Soup Kitchen ($106,000).
Computed from 78 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 3 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$91K
Based on 15 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.
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.
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| 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 |