Martella Family & Friends Education Foun
Martella Family & Friends Education Foun is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Roseville, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $264K. Net investment income was $33K.
Martella Family & Friends Education Foun at a glance
In short: Martella Family & Friends Education Foun gave $264K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $132K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $264,407
- +184.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $132,204
- +42.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $132,204
- Total assets
- $2,761,287
- -7.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Martella Family & Friends Education Foun funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Armona Union Academy ($179K). Together the top 2 received $264K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2025 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2025) to $264K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $264K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armona Union Academy Armona, CA | The organization will provide funding to Seventh-day Adventist schools. Currently, the only intended recipient is the local Seventh-day Adventist school, Armona Union Academy which educates students in the grades kindergarten through twelfth grade. The purpose of the applicant's distributions shall be to ensure the continued viability of the school. | $179,407 |
| Central California Conference of Seventh Clovis, CA | TO PAY Armona Union Academy debt. | $85,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,761,287 | $204,391 | $434,688 | $264,407 | 2 | $264,407 | $33,103 |
| 2025 | $2,994,524 | $3,177,915 | $186,331 | $92,922 | 1 | $92,922 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Martella Family & Friends Education Foun is led by Kenneth Martella, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kenneth Martella
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Becky Hansen
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Daniel Martella
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lawrence Martella
Finance Officer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Martella Family & Friends Education Foun
How much does Martella Family & Friends Education Foun give each year?
Martella Family & Friends Education Foun gave $264K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $93K across 1 grant.
How large is Martella Family & Friends Education Foun?
Martella Family & Friends Education Foun reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $204K.
What is Martella Family & Friends Education Foun?
Martella Family & Friends Education Foun is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Roseville, CA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Martella Family & Friends Education Foun operate?
Martella Family & Friends Education Foun has awarded grants in California.
What is Martella Family & Friends Education Foun's EIN?
Martella Family & Friends Education Foun's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1737871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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