The Martis Fund
The Martis Fund supports programs to conserve open space; manage and restore habitat and forest lands; and promote opportunities for workforce housing and related community purposes in the martis valley region.
The Martis Fund at a glance
In short: The Martis Fund gave $1.3M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $148K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,334,500
- -60.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $148,278
- -56.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $17,925,530
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Martis Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tahoe Truckee Community Found ($500K across 3 grants). Together the top 6 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 50 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Martis Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $936K (2022) to $3.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Community House Kings Beach, CA | Housing Advocacy and Direct Assista | $400,000 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Found Truckee, CA | Workforce Housing | $350,000 |
| Conservation Science Partners Truckee, CA | Conservation Opportunities | $150,000 |
| Advocates for Mentally Ami Auburn, CA | Winter Housing Support | $140,000 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Found Truckee, CA | Small Habitat Restoration | $100,000 |
| Conservation Science Partners Truckee, CA | Habitat Restoration | $80,000 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Found Truckee, CA | Biomass Facility | $50,000 |
| Sierra Business Council Truckee, CA | Down Payment Assistance Loan Suppor | $33,000 |
| Clean up the Cayes Stateline, NV | Habitate Restoration | $31,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,925,530 | $3,073,569 | $1,670,382 | $1,334,500 | 9 | $664,307 |
| 2023 | $16,980,629 | $2,896,277 | $3,886,379 | $3,411,690 | 10 | $389,252 |
| 2022 | $16,881,323 | $3,328,837 | $1,108,212 | $935,604 | 9 | $172,317 |
| 2021 | $15,628,296 | $4,571,050 | $7,374,817 | $1,221,249 | 12 | $145,266 |
| 2020 | $18,435,444 | $4,900,090 | $1,326,656 | $1,093,500 | 10 | $187,812 |
| 2019 | $14,877,994 | $2,571,443 | $2,380,796 | $2,142,980 | 8 | $274,265 |
About The Martis Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Martis Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Truckee, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $664K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Martis Fund is led by Alexis Ollar, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexis Ollar
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Murphy
Director
Vice President & Treasurer → President, 2020
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Johnson
Director
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Edelstein
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Haas
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew O'Grady
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Terry Connely (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Matt O'Grady (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Eneas Kane (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Nick Hackstock (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Nikki Riley (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Tom Mooers (2019–2020) — Director
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 Martis Fund
How much does The Martis Fund give each year?
The Martis Fund gave $1.3M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 10 grants.
What is The Martis Fund's typical grant size?
The Martis Fund's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $148,278, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Martis Fund give grants?
The Martis Fund gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Truckee, CA (6 grants).
Does The Martis Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Martis Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Martis Fund's largest grantees?
The Martis Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Tahoe Truckee Community Found ($500,000 across 3 grants), Sierra Community House ($400,000) and Conservation Science Partners ($230,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Martis Fund?
The Martis Fund reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is The Martis Fund?
The Martis Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Truckee, CA. It holds $17.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Martis Fund's EIN?
The Martis Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8187896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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