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The Martin Fabert Foundation at a glance

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The Martin Fabert Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$1.1M
Granted FY2025still arriving
39
Grants FY2025still arriving
12
States reached
$103k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
05Through PlinthRead
01What it funds
0197% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2020 to 2025.

Environment$1.5MFood & Nutrition$225kArts & Culture$205kEducation$198kCivil Rights$153kHuman Services$150kInternational$150kPhilanthropy$150kOther$0
02FY2025 · 39 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k4 grants · $20k
  • $10k–50k28 grants · $558k
  • $50k–250k7 grants · $538k
$20,000
Median grant
12
States reached
$23M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
Realize Impact$102,565
Great Peninsula Conservacy$100,000
United Way of Pierce County$100,000
Bainbridge Island Land Trust$85,000
Green Forest Work$50,000
Sustainable Northwest$50,000
Sierra Club Foundation$50,000
National Marine Sanctuary$48,000
NW Immigrant Rights Project$40,000
Northwest Outward Bound School$40,000
Forterra NW$25,000
Archangel Ancient Tree Archive$25,000
Healing Soils Foundation$25,000
Alaska Wilderness League$25,000
Earthjustice Gift Processing Center$25,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY25–25, $118k) land where the poverty rate runs at 9%, against an area that typically sits at 10%. 4% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Its grants skew toward lower-need ZIPs.

area typical 10%Remake: $5k → 10%Byrd Barr Place: $10k → 9%Realize Impact: $103k → 10%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

WA
IL
MI
OR
CA
MO
KY
MD
NC
DC
LA
TX
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

69%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$2.2M · 30 repeat orgs$998k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +17% since the first grant, against +11% for those funded once.

30 repeat relationships: 13 still active in FY2025, 17 since wound down; 25 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

30
14

Total granted

$2.2M
$190k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+17%
+11%

Still filing today

80%
57%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 26% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $808k went to new ones.

50%100%’20’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’20’21’22’23’24’25
EnvironmentArts & CultureInternationalAnimalsFood & NutritionEducationOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • BI
    BAINBRIDGE ISLAND LAND TRUST
    4× · 2022–2025 · $340k · revenue +31%
  • UO
    UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION
    2× · 2021–2022 · $188k · revenue +11%
  • FN
    FORTERRA NW
    4× · 2022–2025 · $100k · revenue +24%

Funded once

  • BF
    BLACK FARMER FUND INCgraduated
    one grant, 2023 · $25k · revenue +113%
  • FO
    FRIENDS OF COOPER ISLANDgraduated
    one grant, 2021 · $25k · revenue +89% · 33% of their budget
  • THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC
    one grant, 2020 · $20k · revenue -8%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Fsc I&P

Fsc i&p promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests. this mission aligns with the forest stewardship council (fsc), its network of offices, and other organizations.…

Philanthropy
2
Washington Wild

Washington wild protects and restores wild lands and waters in washington state through advocacy, education and civic engagement.

Animals
3
Puget Sound Restoration Fund

To restore habitat, water quality and native species in the puget sound

Environment
4
Oregon Agricultural Trust

Oregon agricultural trust partners with farmers and ranchers to protect agricultural lands for the benefit of oregons economy, communities, and landscapes.

Environment
5
Western Rivers Conservancy

Western rivers conservancy's mission is to protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states. continued on schedule o.we acquire land to conserve critical habitat, provide public access for compatible use and enjoyment, and…

Environment
6
Whatcom Land Trust

The mission of the Whatcom Land Trust is to preserve and protect wildlife habitat, scenic, agricultural and open space lands in Whatcom County for future generations by securing interests in land and promoting land stewardship.

Environment
7
Council of Western State Foresters

The council of western state foresters (cwsf) promotes the conservation, protection, and sustainable management of forests for today and generations to come by leading collective action, fostering learning, facilitating resource sharing,…

Environment
8
Washington Wildlife & Recreation Coalition

Creating a greener, healthier, more equitable, and better Washington for all through community outreach, network building, and advocacy for conservation and outdoor recreation funding.

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9
Stewardship Partners

Stewardship Partners helps private landowners restore and preserve the natural landscapes of WA State. We collaborate with diverse interest groups to build bridges and find solutions that achieve mutual goals of environmental protection,…

Environment
10
Rainforest Trust

Rainforest trust saves endangered wildlife and protects our planet by creating rainforest reserves through partnerships, community engagement, and donor support.

International
11
Earthcorps

To cultivate leaders and community partnerships to advance environmental justice.

International
12
The Humane Society for Seattleking County

Seattle humane promotes the human-animal bond by saving and serving pets in need, regardless of age, ability, circumstance or geography.

Animals
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Forterra Nw; the most unlike its peers is Maris Place. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

54 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 54 of the 70 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

1
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
11
Early backer (in before they grew)
53/54
Grantees still filing
34/54
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND LAND TRUST: $340,000 · EnvironmentBAINBRIDGE ISLAND LAND TRUSTALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE: $125,000 · EnvironmentALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUEFORTERRA NW: $100,000 · EnvironmentFORTERRA NWGREAT PENINSULA CONSERVANCY: $100,000 · EnvironmentGREAT PENINSULA CONSERVANCYTHE AMERICAN CHESTNUT FOUNDATION: $80,000 · EnvironmentTHE AMERICAN CHESTNUT FOUNDATIONSIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION: $50,000 · EnvironmentPCC FARMLAND TRUST: $50,000 · EnvironmentGREEN FORESTS WORK INC: $50,000 · EnvironmentNATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION: $48,000 · EnvironmentDuwamish River Cleanup Coalition - TAG: $42,500 · EnvironmentTACOMA TREE FOUNDATION: $40,000 · Environment+3 more: $60,000 · Environment+3 moreBainbridge Island Land Trust - Acquisitions: $200,000 · OtherBainbridge Island Land Trust - AcquisitionsNW Immigrant Rights Projects: $105,000 · OtherNW Immigrant Rights ProjectsSamaritan Center of Puget Sound: $100,000 · OtherSamaritan Center of Puget SoundWASHINGTON TRAILS ASSOCIATION: $55,000 · OtherEastWest Food Rescue: $85,000 · OtherEastWest Food RescueNEIGHBORCARE HEALTH: $50,000 · OtherCENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY INC: $50,000 · OtherSUSTAINABLE NORTHWEST: $50,000 · Other+29 more: $545,500 · Other+29 morePATH: $80,000 · InternationalMercy Corps: $70,000 · InternationalWORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC: $62,500 · InternationalTHE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC: $20,000 · InternationalUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION: $188,000 · EducationSOUTH SOUND READING FOUNDATION: $10,000 · EducationFARM ACTION: $10,000 · EducationUNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTY: $100,000 · PhilanthropySEATTLE FOUNDATION: $50,000 · PhilanthropyAUBURN FOOD BANK: $30,000 · PhilanthropyARTSFUND: $55,000 · Arts & CultureKUOW PUGET SOUND PUBLIC RADIO: $45,000 · Arts & CultureSEATTLE THEATRE GROUP: $20,000 · Arts & CultureCASCADE PUBLIC MEDIA: $20,000 · Arts & CultureInvestigateWest: $15,000 · Arts & Culture+1 more: $5,000 · Arts & CultureRealize Impact: $102,565 · Human ServicesBYRD BARR PLACE: $30,000 · Human ServicesRemake: $5,000 · Human Services
Environment$1,085,500Other$1,240,500International$232,500Education$208,000Philanthropy$180,000Arts & Culture$160,000Human Services$137,565

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetBAINBRIDGE ISLAND LAND TRUST: $340,000 over 4y, 4.3% of budgetUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION: $188,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE: $125,000 over 5y, 0.6% of budgetUNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTY: $100,000 over 1y, 1.5% of budgetFORTERRA NW: $100,000 over 4y, 0.5% of budgetEastWest Food Rescue: $85,000 over 3y, 1.1% of budgetTHE AMERICAN CHESTNUT FOUNDATION: $80,000 over 4y, 0.7% of budgetPATH: $80,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetMercy Corps: $70,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetWORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC: $62,500 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetARTSFUND: $55,000 over 4y, 0.3% of budgetWASHINGTON TRAILS ASSOCIATION: $55,000 over 4y, 0.2% of budgetSIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION: $50,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetSEATTLE FOUNDATION: $50,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetNEIGHBORCARE HEALTH: $50,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetSUSTAINABLE NORTHWEST: $50,000 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetPCC FARMLAND TRUST: $50,000 over 2y, 1.1% of budgetGREEN FORESTS WORK INC: $50,000 over 1y, 1.1% of budgetCENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY INC: $50,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetKUOW PUGET SOUND PUBLIC RADIO: $45,000 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetDuwamish River Cleanup Coalition - TAG: $42,500 over 4y, 0.6% of budgetTACOMA TREE FOUNDATION: $40,000 over 4y, 2.8% of budgetSEA MAR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: $40,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetBYRD BARR PLACE: $30,000 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetPrince William Sound Science & Technology Institute: $30,000 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetAUBURN FOOD BANK: $30,000 over 3y, 0.2% of budgetRAINIER VALLEY FOOD BANK: $27,500 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetPLANNED PARENTHOOD OF INDIANA AND KENTUCKY INC: $25,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetLIVING LANDS & WATERS: $25,000 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetBLACK FARMER FUND INC: $25,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetHEALING SOILS FOUNDATION: $25,000 over 1y, 5.7% of budgetFRIENDS OF COOPER ISLAND: $25,000 over 1y, 33% of budgetSEATTLE THEATRE GROUP: $20,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTHE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC: $20,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCASCADE PUBLIC MEDIA: $20,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION INC: $15,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFOOD LIFELINE: $12,500 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetFRIENDS OF KEXP: $12,500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetSOUTH SOUND READING FOUNDATION: $10,000 over 1y, 2.2% of budgetCHICAGO COMMUNITY BOND FUND: $10,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetPACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION: $10,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetSOUTH SEATTLE EMERALD: $5,000 over 1y, 0.6% of budgetRemake: $5,000 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetMaris Place: $2,500 over 1y, 1.2% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Seattle FoundationPuget Sound Energy Fo…M J Murdock Charitabl…The Norcliffe Foundat…Grousemont FoundationThe Satterberg Founda…ImpactassetsincThe Bullitt FoundationThe Russell Family Fo…Greater Tacoma Commun…Inatai FoundationPatagoniaorg
Seattle FoundationWA43.5× affinity23 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Seattle Foundation · Puget Sound Energy Foundation · M J Murdock Charitable Trust · The Norcliffe Foundation · Grousemont Foundation · The Satterberg Foundation Inc · Impactassetsinc · The Bullitt Foundation · The Russell Family Foundation · Greater Tacoma Community Foundation · Inatai Foundation · Patagoniaorg

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization The Martin Fabert Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from The Martin Fabert Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 10%1%3%6%10%funder's share of their income ↑0%25%50%75%100%share of the org’s income from government →median 88%
  • National Marine Sanctuary Foundation: 88% of income from government
  • Sustainable Northwest: 5% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
1get no government money at all
13report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
1rely on government for over half their income
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.
05Through Plinth

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How do I get to The Martin Fabert Foundation?

Find your warmest path to The Martin Fabert Foundation through trustees and officers whose names appear on both boards. Search for your organization and Plinth traces the shortest route it can evidence.

Each link is a name appearing on two organizations’ public IRS 990 filings, matched on that name and, where the filings support it, on location. A same-state match has geographic support, which is a second matching feature rather than confirmation that the two are one person; a cross-state one is the likeliest to be two people who share a name. Every hop shows its tier, low-confidence and distant paths are held back rather than guessed, and it is worth confirming the person before you use the introduction.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 70 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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