The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation
THE BRUCE AND CAROLYN COSTIN MARTIN is a private foundation based in Malibu, California. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, and the filing says the foundation transferred all its assets to the Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation in December 2024. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down.
The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation gave $213K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $212,750
- +34.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,183
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 29066 Cliffside Drive, Malibu, CA 90265
Phone: (310) 924-1703
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wildaid ($39K). Together the top 10 received $194K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 17% to New York, 12% to Washington, and 5% to Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 170% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $213K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildaid San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $39,250 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Laguna Hills, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $35,000 |
| Chico University Foundation Chico, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $26,000 |
| Leading Harvest Seattle, WA | Unrestricted Contribution | $25,000 |
| Project Heal Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Contribuition | $15,000 |
| March for Our Lives Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $12,000 |
| Office of Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $12,000 |
| Oakland Literacy Coalition Oakland, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Civic Nation Washington, DC | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Women Make Movies New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing states that all assets were transferred to the acquiring charitable foundation in December 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,187,570 | $571,446 | $212,750 | 15 | $361,286 | $400,567 | $223,143 |
| 2023 | $4,634,769 | $1,572,414 | $527,948 | $158,600 | 9 | $351,607 | $562,441 | $167,701 |
| 2022 | $3,329,168 | $2,585,888 | $376,298 | $107,500 | 4 | $212,820 | $21,094 | $79,749 |
| 2021 | $1,355,510 | $974,924 | $173,361 | $78,700 | 7 | $94,155 | $359,184 | $58,597 |
| 2020 | $741,542 | $879,500 | $96,441 | $39,000 | 5 | — | $332,080 | $27,239 |
| 2019 | $252,807 | $252,807 | — | — | — | — | — | $34 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $223K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes charitable activity by The Carolyn Costin Institute LLC, which provides education, training, certification, and support for eating disorder coaches, mentors, and families concerning eating-disorder treatment and its relationship to mental health.
The 2024 grantees’ own mission statements show support for organizations working in several areas. WildAid says it works to protect wildlife and vital habitats; Leading Harvest describes educational programs and certification standards aimed at improving agricultural sustainability; and March for Our Lives Foundation says it mobilizes young people around civic engagement. Women Make Movies describes its work supporting independent films and media about women. Other grantees include Civic Nation, which works on public challenges through organizing and engagement; Oakland Literacy Coalition, which works toward literacy for Oakland children; Friends of Ballona Wetlands, which works to restore and protect a coastal wetland; and Hijas del Campo, which supports migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $212,750. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $39,250, with a median of $10,000.
Among the reported grants were $39,250 to WildAid, $35,000 to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA, $26,000 to Chico University Foundation, and $25,000 to Leading Harvest. Other grants included $15,000 to Project HEAL; $12,000 each to March for Our Lives Foundation and Office of; and $10,000 each to Oakland Literacy Coalition, Civic Nation, and Women Make Movies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carolyn Costin as president and Bruce Martin as secretary/treasurer.
The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation is led by Carolyn Costin, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn Costin
President
CEO → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Martin
Secretary & Treasurer
CFO & Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carolyn Costin Martin (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation
How much does The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation gave $213K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $159K across 9 grants.
What is The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,183, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Washington (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wildaid ($39,250), Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA ($35,000) and Chico University Foundation ($26,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation fund?
The filing describes charitable activity by The Carolyn Costin Institute LLC, which provides education, training, certification, and support for eating disorder coaches, mentors, and families concerning eating-disorder treatment and its relationship to mental health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $223K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3808773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS January 21, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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