Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-ima
Official website for the Charlotte Y. Martin Foundation, a Seattle-based private foundation established in 1987 that funds youth programs (athletics, culture, education) and wildlife/habitat preservation. The site includes recent grant listings, application PDFs, board member names, and multiple years of Form 990-PF filings.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-medium nonprofits (or campus partners) working on youth development, wildlife/habitat conservation, or Indigenous cultural programs in Washington and the broader Pacific Northwest seeking general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Programmatic focus on youth (education, athletics, culture) or environmental conservation
- • Clear service or base in Washington state or neighboring Northwest states
- • Indigenous-led or cultural-heritage organizations
- • Requests framed as general operating support or core program funding
- • Capacity to complete an online application and comply with basic reporting
Geography
Grantmaking is regionally concentrated: grants cover six states but about half of 2024 dollars went to Washington, indicating a Pacific Northwest focus rather than a national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funds many independent recipients each year (58 distinct grantees in 2024, and 61–75 in prior years) across youth, conservation, and cultural causes, showing a broad recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports newcomer access: the latest year shows a high new-recipient rate (about 81% new grantees) and the foundation publishes an online application and application PDFs, so unfamiliar applicants appear likely to be able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
