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19+ Lehigh Valley groups benefit from Martin Guitar Foundation grants
Updated Feb 21, 2021;
More than 19 nonprofit groups are benefitting from hundreds of thousands in funds distributed by the Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation.
The foundation, which Christian Frederick Martin IV began in 1996, annually distributes funds to support programs. A total of 55 area and national businesses were named as recipients during the December 2020 Board of Directors meeting.
This year’s grants mark a quarter century of giving. Since inception, the foundation has distributed about $3.7 million in grants, including $380,000 in 2020.
The foundation’s core principles are to support Martin Guitar’s engagement with nonprofit music, arts, education, environmental action and human service organizations. The foundation does not fund political or religious organizations or activity. Directors manage the foundation’s assets conservatively to allow for longterm planning and seek best value from
Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Announces 2020 Grants
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NAZARETH, Pa., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce that it awarded 55 grants to Lehigh Valley and national organizations at its December 2020 Board of Directors meeting.
This year s grants mark a quarter century of giving since the Foundation was established by Christian Frederick Martin IV in 1996. C. F. Martin & Co., Inc. has provided funding every year to support the Foundation s programs. Since 1996, the Foundation has distributed $3.65 million in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including $380,000 in 2020.
The C.F Martin Guitar & Co Foundation has distributed $3.65 million in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.