Martin Field Foundation
The Martin Field Foundation is a private foundation based in Indian Wells, California. Its 2026 filing reports 11 grants totaling $30,720, including grants to organizations in California and New York.
Martin Field Foundation at a glance
In short: Martin Field Foundation gave $31K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 27% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $30,720
- +21.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,793
- +43.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,800
- Total assets
- $578,868
- +9.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Martin Field Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 75280 Purple Hills Road, Indian Wells, CA 92210
Phone: (310) 591-4927
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Martin Field Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was College of the Desert Foundation ($9K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 5% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Martin Field Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $417; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $4K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $31K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Desert Foundation Palm Desert, CA | General | $8,650 |
| Boys and Girls Club of CV Palm Desert, CA | General | $4,800 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood Los Angeles, CA | General | $4,400 |
| The Grant Fuhr Foundation Palm Desert, CA | General | $4,100 |
| One Valley Foundation Palm Desert, CA | General | $2,950 |
| Olive Crest Palm Desert, CA | General | $2,800 |
| GSM Charity Auctions Long Island City, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Shay's Warriors Palm Desert, CA | General | $650 |
| Mountain Thrift Shop Blue Jay, CA | General | $400 |
| The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens Palm Deseret, CA | General | $270 |
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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 | $578,868 | $22,658 | $32,483 | $30,720 | 11 | $30,720 | $22,658 |
| 2025 | $526,787 | $27,804 | $28,291 | $25,330 | 13 | $25,421 | $26,965 |
| 2024 | $475,459 | $288 | $6,544 | $6,010 | 7 | $6,010 | $6,579 |
| 2023 | $337,524 | $2,324 | $9,617 | $7,950 | 17 | $9,315 | $11,394 |
| 2022 | $415,845 | $6,178 | $14,493 | $13,324 | 19 | $14,493 | $21,866 |
| 2021 | $422,315 | $4,998 | $11,190 | $9,570 | 21 | — | $15,298 |
| 2020 | $333,969 | $13,367 | $14,224 | $13,099 | 22 | — | $14,995 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations whose own stated missions include advancing education, providing educational programs for children, promoting an inclusive Coachella Valley community through community, education, and access to hockey programs, supporting children and families in crisis, and helping cancer survivors and their families.
For example, the College of the Desert Foundation says its mission is to enhance the quality of education by advancing the college through relationships, philanthropic support, and stewardship of assets. Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood says it provides structured educational programs to children in its community. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $30,720 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $8,650, with a median of $2,800. Among the largest grants were $8,650 to College of the Desert Foundation, $4,800 to Boys and Girls Club of CV, $4,400 to Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood, $4,100 to The Grant Fuhr Foundation, and $2,950 to One Valley Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Faith Field as treasurer and David Field as president.
Martin Field Foundation is led by David Field, President on the 2026 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David Field
President
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Faith Field
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Claire (2024–2025) — President
- Former: David (2024–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Antony Field (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Claire Field (2020–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Martin Field Foundation
How much does Martin Field Foundation give each year?
Martin Field Foundation gave $31K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $25K across 13 grants.
What is Martin Field Foundation's typical grant size?
Martin Field Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,800, and its average grant was $2,793, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Martin Field Foundation that year got $417 on average.
Where does Martin Field Foundation give grants?
Martin Field Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Desert, CA (7 grants).
Does Martin Field Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Martin Field Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Martin Field Foundation's largest grantees?
Martin Field Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include College of the Desert Foundation ($8,650), Boys and Girls Club of CV ($4,800) and Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood ($4,400), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Martin Field Foundation?
Martin Field Foundation reported $579K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $23K.
What does Martin Field Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martin Field Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2025 IRS filing 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 Martin Field Foundation's EIN?
Martin Field Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6124174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Martin Field 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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