Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens
Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens is a private foundation based in Wellington, Florida. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $113,500, supporting organizations working in areas including equestrian sport, animal care, education, science, hunger relief, and youth and community services.
Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens at a glance
In short: Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens gave $114K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $113,500
- +76.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,731
- +35.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $560,417
- -19.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14868 Paddock Drive, Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (949) 290-8281
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern California Equestrian Sports ($30K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Wellington, Florida. In 2024, 84% of its grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to recipients in New Jersey, 4% to recipients in Florida, and 3% to recipients in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 94% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 210% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2021) to $114K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern California Equestrian Sports Redlands, CA | To help equestrian riders compete in or support their national andinternational competitions throughout the united states. | $30,000 |
| Villa Chardonnay Julian, CA | To Provide Support and Care for Animals. | $20,000 |
| Salk Institute La Jolla, CA | To help scientists explore the foundations of life and find new understandings in neuroscience, genetics, immunology, and plant biology | $10,000 |
| The Cambridge School San Diego, CA | To provide a distinctly christian education in a classic tradition which equips students to know, love, and practice that which is true, good, and beautiful and thus prepares them to live purposefully and intelligently in service of god and neighbor. | $10,000 |
| Uset Foundation Gladstone, NJ | To provide the necessary resources to make equestrian competitive excellence possible, now and in the future. | $10,000 |
| Feeding San Diego San Diego, CA | To connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. | $5,000 |
| Dressage Association of Southern California Simi Valley, CA | Dasc is committed to fostering the growth and development of its riding membership, providing educational opportunities throughout the year. | $5,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute San Diego, CA | To use ocean science to empower young people from underserved urban communities to transform their lives, their community, and our world as scientific and conservation leaders. | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach County Sheriff's Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | To positively impact the community served by the palm Beach county sheriffs office by helping underprivileged children, enhancing public safety and assisting deputies in need. | $5,000 |
| August Promise (Fidelity Charitable) Redondo Beach, CA | Helping Contribute Money to Needing and Deserving Causes | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $560,417 | $40,223 | $174,365 | $113,500 | 13 | $174,253 | $40,111 | $83,055 |
| 2023 | $694,193 | $93,792 | $132,950 | $64,500 | 10 | $129,193 | $90,170 | $77,468 |
| 2022 | $732,653 | $328,159 | $138,261 | $88,000 | 12 | $138,005 | $127,903 | $71,707 |
| 2021 | $548,025 | $94,029 | $108,399 | $58,500 | 8 | $102,125 | $88,333 | $78,692 |
| 2020 | $559,350 | $93,693 | $113,930 | $64,000 | 11 | — | $93,693 | $72,465 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Southern California Equestrian Sports describes its mission as helping amateur equestrian athletes afford training and competition at national and international levels. The Cambridge School describes its mission as providing a distinctly Christian education in the classical tradition. Feeding San Diego says it works to connect people facing hunger with nutritious meals through food rescue, and The Dressage Foundation says it cultivates and provides financial support for the advancement of dressage in the United States.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $113,500 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the reported grants were $30,000 to Southern California Equestrian Sports, $20,000 to Villa Chardonnay for animal care, and $10,000 each to the Salk Institute, The Cambridge School, and the USET Foundation. Other grants included $5,000 to Feeding San Diego, $5,000 to Ocean Discovery Institute, and $3,000 to The Dressage Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Beverly J. Gepfer as president and Kirk Martens as vice president.
Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens is led by Beverly J. Gepfer, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beverly J. Gepfer
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Martens
Vice President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $55K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $55K, to Kirk Martens (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens
How much does Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens give each year?
Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens gave $114K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 10 grants.
What is Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens's typical grant size?
Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,731, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens that year got $5K on average.
Where does Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens give grants?
Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (4 grants).
Does Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens's largest grantees?
Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens's largest 2024 grantees include Southern California Equestrian Sports ($30,000), Villa Chardonnay ($20,000) and Salk Institute ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens?
Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens reported $560K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Southern California Equestrian Sports describes its mission as helping amateur equestrian athletes afford training and competition at national and international levels. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens's EIN?
Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2126757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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