MARTIN GUITAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2023
$2.7M
456 grants · $340K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$10K
grant size
68%
deep partner · 119/174 multi-year
repeat
$10.9M
Assets · 2021
174
Distinct recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
6107592837
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $308K | $6.7M | $567K | 54 |
| 2017 | $344K | $7.3M | $559K | 64 |
| 2018 | $333K | $6.8M | $779K | 62 |
| 2019 | N/A | $8.1M | $532K | N/A |
| 2020 | $380K | $8.8M | $891K | 55 |
| 2021 | $399K | $10.9M | $2.3M | 63 |
| 2022 | $471K | $9.4M | $983K | 72 |
| 2023 | $486K | $10.8M | $733K | 86 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 456 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$35K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN A MESSER RETIRED 2019 | TREASURER | $10K |
| JOHN A MESSER | TREASURER | $8K |
| JAMES F DUNLEAVY | TREASURER | $5K |
| DEBRA KARLOWITCH | SECRETARY | $2K |
| ROLAND KUSHNER | DIRECTOR | $2K |
| RICHARD BOAK | DIRECTOR | $2K |
| JOHN MCELROY | DIRECTOR | $1K |
| MARICLARE GROLLER | DIRECTOR | $1K |
| MATTHEW KENNEDY | DIRECTOR | $1K |
| SUSAN KUBIK | DIRECTOR | $1K |
| CHARLES PEISCHL | DIRECTOR | $1K |
| CHRISTIAN F MARTIN IV | PRESIDENT | — |
| DIANE S MARTIN | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| THERESA ROTHROCK | SECRETARY | — |
Grants Awarded (456 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE | BETHLEHEM, PA | $35,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2016 |
| NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE | BETHLEHEM, PA | $35,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2017 |
| NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | BETHLEHEM, PA | $35,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2022 |
| NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | BETHLEHEM, PA | $35,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2023 |
| NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | BETHLEHEM, PA | $35,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2021 |
| NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE | BETHLEHEM, PA | $35,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2018 |
| NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | BETHLEHEM, PA | $35,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2020 |
| METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2018 |
| KILLIN REECE - CENTER FOR PACIFIC STRINGS | KAILUA, HI | $20,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2020 |
| METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2016 |
| METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2017 |
| FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $19,500 | GENERAL DONATION | 2023 |
| FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $19,500 | GENERAL DONATION | 2022 |
| WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY | EMMAUS, PA | $17,500 | GENERAL DONATION | 2022 |
| WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY | EMMAUS, PA | $17,500 | GENERAL DONATION | 2023 |
| NAZARETH AREA FOOD BANK | NAZARETH, PA | $16,500 | GENERAL DONATION | 2020 |
| NAZARETH AREA FOOD BANK | NAZARETH, PA | $15,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2022 |
| NAZARETH DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION | NAZARETH, PA | $15,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2018 |
| NAZARETH DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION | NAZARETH, PA | $15,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2017 |
| NAZARETH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION | NAZARETH, PA | $15,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2016 |
| NAZARETH AREA FOOD BANK | NAZARETH, PA | $15,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2023 |
| NAZARETH AREA FOOD BANK | NAZARETH, PA | $15,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2021 |
| NEW BETHANY MINISTRIES | BETHLEHEM, PA | $12,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2021 |
| NEW BETHANY MINISTRIES | BETHLEHEM, PA | $11,500 | GENERAL DONATION | 2020 |
| GODFREY DANIEL'S COFFEE HOUSE | BETHLEHEM, PA | $11,000 | GENERAL DONATION | 2017 |