The JP Martin Foundation
The JP Martin Foundation is a private foundation based in El Cajon, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations and direct financial support to New Story Charity, Rady’s Children’s Hospital, and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
The JP Martin Foundation at a glance
In short: The JP Martin Foundation gave $73K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $73,376
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,586
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,100
- Total assets
- $1,241,792
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The JP Martin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as N/A.
- Review Cycle
- None listed (N/A).
- Deadline
- None listed (N/A).
- Contact
Application contact: Jp Marting
Mailing address: 10626 Qual Canyon Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021
Phone: (619) 807-5299
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The JP Martin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 8% to Georgia, 1% to New York, and 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How The JP Martin Foundation gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 859% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2020) to $107K (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 16 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $73,376 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,241,792 | $220,463 | $126,318 | $73,376 | 16 | $73,426 | $167,571 | $8,543 |
| 2023 | $1,200,598 | $86,559 | $133,514 | $74,623 | 19 | $74,648 | $27,694 | — |
| 2022 | $1,143,967 | $-33,000 | $153,924 | $70,000 | 13 | $70,075 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,197,319 | $128,504 | $169,276 | $106,660 | 19 | $106,710 | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,238,606 | $37,800 | $106,676 | $64,953 | 13 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The JP Martin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as blood services, cancer support, healthcare, wildlife, and community services. The an individual recipient describes its mission as collecting and distributing blood components to meet community needs and supporting blood-related services and research. The American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $73,376. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $10,750, with a median of $3,100. Its largest reported grants included $10,750 to The Salvation Army in San Diego, and $10,000 each to CA Scottish Rite Foundation, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Alpha Project, and an individual recipient It also gave $6,130 to the American Cancer Society and $5,000 to two individual recipients
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John P Martin as President & CEO and Jeremy Martinson as Secretary.
The JP Martin Foundation is led by John P. Martin, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John P. Martin
President & CEO
President & CFO → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Martinson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 JP Martin Foundation
How much does The JP Martin Foundation give each year?
The JP Martin Foundation gave $73K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 19 grants.
What is The JP Martin Foundation's typical grant size?
The JP Martin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,100, and its average grant was $4,586, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The JP Martin Foundation give grants?
The JP Martin Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (8%).
Does The JP Martin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The JP Martin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (16 grants).
How large is The JP Martin Foundation?
The JP Martin Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The JP Martin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as blood services, cancer support, healthcare, wildlife, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The JP Martin Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The JP Martin Foundation's EIN?
The JP Martin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1447419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The JP Martin 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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