David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc

OAKLAND, CA EIN: 20-3945158

David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $157K. Net investment income was $623K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.8M

+2.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$157K

-10.4% YoY

Grant Count

13

-38.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

+44.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $179K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $157K. Net investment income was $623K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Cities

AlamedaAlexandriaFranciscoKailuakonaLafayetteLos AngelesNapaOaklandOrindaSan FranciscoSan JoseSan LeandroSan MateoSpringfieldWalnut CreekWashingtonYountville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$837K$2M$3M$3M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,785,721$3,699,315$3,514,407
Revenue$645,855$199,951$3,042,752
Expenses$189,563$210,664$32,800
Qualifying Distributions$161,621$187,970$30,002
Net Investment Income$622,856$177,165$31,410
Distributable Amount$179,152$173,330$62,236

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$44K$88K$131K$175K11 grants20205 grants20213 grants202221 grants202313 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

BENTLEY SCHOOL$45KUCSF BENIOFF CHILDREN'S …$30KHospitals without Borders$13KUniversity of the Nations$13KHILLSIDE CHRISTIAN CENTER$11KNAPA VALLEY COLLEGE FOUN…$10KPROJECT RESCUE FOUNDATION$10KSalvation Army$10KTHE CANCER LEAGUE INC$5KLafayette Orinda Presbyt…$5K

Grant Size Distribution

53 grants across all recorded years

52<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bentley School ($45,000), Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital ($30,000), Hospitals without Borders ($12,500).

RecipientPurposeAmount
HILLSIDE CHRISTIAN CENTER NAPA, CATO SUPPORT CHURCH AND ITS MISSIONS$10,833
THE CANCER LEAGUE INC OAKLAND, CATO FUND GROUNDBREAKING CANCER RESEARCH AT ITSEARLY STAGES.$5,000
BENTLEY SCHOOL Lafayette, CAALLOW STUDENTS TO PURSUE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE$45,000
SAN LEANDRO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB INC San Leandro, CATO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE.$2,500
NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE FOUNDATION Napa, CATO PROVIDE EVERY NVC STUDENT WITH ACCESS TO THERESOURCES THEY NEED FOR AN EXCEPTIONALEDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.$10,000
PROJECT RESCUE FOUNDATION Springfield, MOTO PROVIDE HOPE, HEALING AND LIFE RESTORATION TOWOMEN AND CHILDREN.$10,000
UCSF BENIOFF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL San Francisco, CATO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IN OUR COMMUNITY HASACCESS TO WORLD CLASS PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE.$30,000
ATET Foundation San Francisco, CAEducating young professionals$2,500
Hospitals without Borders Oakland, CADeploy healthcare facilities in response to urgent need.$12,500
Alaina's Voice Yountville, CATo inspire hope through education, music$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Katherine L OslerCo-President1
Annabel R SiriCo-President1
Stephen E SiriSecretary/Direc1
Justin H OslerCFO/Director1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc?

David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc holds $3.8M in total assets with $646K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $157K in 2024.

Where does David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc operate?

David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Missouri, Virginia.

What size grants does David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc awarded 13 grants totaling $157K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $179K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc's EIN?

David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3945158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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