Martfam Foundation
Martfam Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Ana, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $502K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $18K.
Martfam Foundation at a glance
In short: Martfam Foundation gave $41K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,001
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,667
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,667
- Total assets
- $501,525
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Martfam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Homeword ($14K). Together the top 3 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Martfam Foundation gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $41K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homeword San Juan Capistrano, CA | General Fund | $13,667 |
| Boys Girls Club of Santa Ana Santa Ana, CA | General Fund | $13,667 |
| Oc Rescue Mission Tustin, CA | General Fund | $13,667 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $501,525 | $69,011 | $43,458 | $41,001 | 3 | $41,001 | $17,810 | $35,702 |
| 2024 | $475,972 | $49,935 | $40,934 | $38,700 | 3 | $38,700 | $12,683 | $31,917 |
| 2023 | $466,971 | $58,583 | $33,725 | $31,950 | 3 | $31,950 | $8,503 | $28,380 |
| 2022 | $442,113 | $47,061 | $36,975 | $33,000 | 3 | $33,000 | $3,907 | $27,957 |
| 2021 | $432,027 | $49,095 | $26,254 | $26,000 | 3 | $26,000 | $8,192 | $27,331 |
| 2020 | — | $53,546 | $29,614 | $28,000 | 3 | — | $15,315 | $22,408 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martfam Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Martfam Foundation is led by Harry R. Martin Jr., President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harry R. Martin Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Laura A. Wolff (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Martfam Foundation
How much does Martfam Foundation give each year?
Martfam Foundation gave $41K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 3 grants.
What is Martfam Foundation's typical grant size?
Martfam Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,667, and its average grant was $13,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Martfam Foundation give grants?
Martfam Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Martfam Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Martfam Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Martfam Foundation?
Martfam Foundation reported $502K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Martfam Foundation's EIN?
Martfam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0102680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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