Martvest Foundation
Martvest Foundation is a private foundation, based in Indio, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $251K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $653.
Martvest Foundation at a glance
In short: Martvest Foundation gave $14K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,370
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -46.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,053
- +101.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $251,250
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (93% 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 Martvest Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Joslyn Senior Center ($5K). Together the top 7 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Martvest Foundation gives
- Giving grew 80% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $14K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joslyn Senior Center Palm Desert, CA | Senior Program Assistance | $5,460 |
| End Kids Cancer San Luis Obispo, CA | Assist in Donee's Charitable Purpose | $4,000 |
| Animal Samaritans Thousand Palms, CA | Assist in Donee's Charitable Purpose | $1,060 |
| The Living Desert Palm Desert, CA | Assist in Donee's Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary Hohenwald, TN | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Stand Up To Cancer Los Angeles, CA | Provide Funds for Research | $1,000 |
| Variety Children's Charity of the D Palm Desert, CA | Assist in Donee's Charitable Purpose | $850 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $251,250 | $6,822 | $15,914 | $14,370 | 7 | $15,681 | $653 |
| 2024 | $260,342 | $17,435 | $14,548 | $13,231 | 13 | $13,231 | $16,319 |
| 2023 | $257,455 | $5,145 | $14,069 | $11,000 | 11 | $11,000 | $4,076 |
| 2022 | $266,379 | $19,679 | $9,075 | $8,000 | 11 | $8,000 | $3,389 |
| 2021 | $255,775 | $15,703 | $9,562 | $8,178 | 13 | $8,178 | $3,773 |
| 2020 | $171,674 | $4,239 | $9,565 | $8,525 | 16 | — | $4,239 |
| 2019 | $193,584 | $15,203 | $11,020 | $9,500 | 18 | — | $13,437 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Martvest Foundation is led by Carolyn E Martin, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn E Martin
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Barbara E Blum
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jerrold H Rose
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Roger M Finberg
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Martvest Foundation
How much does Martvest Foundation give each year?
Martvest Foundation gave $14K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 13 grants.
What is Martvest Foundation's typical grant size?
Martvest Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,053, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Martvest Foundation give grants?
Martvest Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Desert, CA (3 grants).
Who are Martvest Foundation's largest grantees?
Martvest Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Joslyn Senior Center ($5,460), End Kids Cancer ($4,000) and Animal Samaritans ($1,060), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Martvest Foundation?
Martvest Foundation reported $251K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7K.
What is Martvest Foundation's EIN?
Martvest Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0617551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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