Daniel R Martin Family Foundation
The Daniel R Martin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fresno, California. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $1,830,000, with recipients including educational, social-service, arts, and faith-based organizations.
Daniel R Martin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Daniel R Martin Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $153K), mostly in California. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,830,000
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $152,500
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $52,500
- Total assets
- $30,958,995
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (98% 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 Daniel R Martin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2377 W Shaw Ave Ste 112, Fresno, CA 93711
Phone: (559) 225-6502
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel R Martin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fresno Pacific University ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 65 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 2% went to recipients in Missouri. Listed recipients were in Fresno, Merced, Sacramento, and Kansas City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Daniel R Martin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $162K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $55K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 237% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 $520K (2020) to $2.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | General | $1,000,000 |
| Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra Fresno, CA | General | $200,000 |
| Resiliency Center Fresno, CA | General | $200,000 |
| Fresno Rescue Mission Fresno, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Youth for Christ Fresno, CA | General | $70,000 |
| University High School Fresno, CA | General | $55,000 |
| Feed My Sheep Ministry Fresno, CA | General | $50,000 |
| City of Merced Merced, CA | General | $40,000 |
| Evangelicals for Social Action Fresno, CA | General | $30,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | General | $30,000 |
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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 | $30,958,995 | $2,515,003 | $2,342,927 | $1,830,000 | 12 | $1,830,000 | $1,996,340 | $1,690,917 |
| 2023 | $30,791,319 | $1,368,576 | $2,803,769 | $2,242,650 | 16 | $2,242,650 | $806,387 | $1,607,931 |
| 2022 | $32,222,112 | $25,792,165 | $2,784,540 | $2,500,170 | 15 | $2,500,170 | $2,431,319 | $1,106,012 |
| 2021 | $9,212,447 | $916,898 | $805,881 | $543,000 | 14 | $543,000 | — | $536,614 |
| 2020 | $9,103,856 | $712,472 | $616,194 | $520,000 | 8 | — | $145,782 | $485,057 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel R Martin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing’s purpose statement refers broadly to charitable causes and community assistance. The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for organizations including Fresno Pacific University, Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra, Resiliency Center, and Fresno Rescue Mission.
Fresno Pacific University describes its mission as providing academic programs and ethical and spiritual development as the Central Valley’s only accredited Christian university. Fresno Rescue Mission says it provides practical, material, and spiritual assistance to homeless individuals and families and neglected and abused children, including through rehabilitation programs. Fellowship of Christian Athletes describes its mission as leading coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $1,830,000. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $52,500. Its largest awards included $1,000,000 to Fresno Pacific University, $200,000 each to Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra and Resiliency Center, and $100,000 to Fresno Rescue Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Teri Lee Williams as CEO and Curtis R Wong as director.
Daniel R Martin Family Foundation is led by Teri Lee Williams, CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Teri Lee Williams
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$135K (2021) → $180K (2024)
Curtis R. Wong
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $180K, to Teri Lee Williams (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Daniel R Martin Family Foundation
How much does Daniel R Martin Family Foundation give each year?
Daniel R Martin Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 16 grants.
What is Daniel R Martin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Daniel R Martin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $52,500, and its average grant was $152,500, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Daniel R Martin Family Foundation that year got $50K on average.
Where does Daniel R Martin Family Foundation give grants?
Daniel R Martin Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fresno, CA (9 grants).
Does Daniel R Martin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Daniel R Martin Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Daniel R Martin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Daniel R Martin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fresno Pacific University ($1,000,000), Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra ($200,000) and Resiliency Center ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel R Martin Family Foundation?
Daniel R Martin Family Foundation reported $31.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Daniel R Martin Family Foundation fund?
The filing’s purpose statement refers broadly to charitable causes and community assistance. The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for organizations including Fresno Pacific University, Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra, Resiliency Center, and Fresno Rescue Mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel R Martin Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Daniel R Martin Family Foundation's EIN?
Daniel R Martin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0412046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Daniel R Martin Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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