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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.9M
+5.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-60.9% YoY
Grant Count
9
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$148K
-56.5% YoY
About The Martis Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Martis Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in TRUCKEE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,925,530 | $16,980,629 | $16,881,323 |
| Revenue | $3,073,569 | $2,896,277 | $3,328,837 |
| Expenses | $1,670,382 | $3,886,379 | $1,108,212 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $664,307 | $389,252 | $172,317 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sierra Community House ($400,000), Tahoe Truckee Community Found ($350,000), Conservation Science Partners ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADVOCATES FOR MENTALLY AMI AUBURN, CA | Winter Housing Support | $140,000 |
| CLEAN UP THE CAYES STATELINE, NV | HABITATE RESTORATION | $31,500 |
| CONSERVATION SCIENCE PARTNERS TRUCKEE, CA | CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITIES | $150,000 |
| CONSERVATION SCIENCE PARTNERS TRUCKEE, CA | HABITAT RESTORATION | $80,000 |
| Sierra Business Council TRUCKEE, CA | Down Payment Assistance Loan Suppor | $33,000 |
| Sierra Community House KINGS BEACH, CA | Housing Advocacy and Direct Assista | $400,000 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Found TRUCKEE, CA | SMALL HABITAT RESTORATION | $100,000 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Found TRUCKEE, CA | WORKFORCE HOUSING | $350,000 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Found TRUCKEE, CA | BIOMASS FACILITY | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOFF EDELSTEIN | Director | 2 | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | Director | 2 | — |
| TOM MURPHY | Director | 2 | — |
| ALEXIS OLLAR | President | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW O'GRADY | Vice President | 2 | — |
| DAN HAAS | Secretary | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Martis Fund?
The Martis Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in TRUCKEE, CA. It holds $17.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Martis Fund?
As of 2024, The Martis Fund holds $17.9M in total assets with $3.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does The Martis Fund operate?
The Martis Fund has awarded grants in California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada.
What size grants does The Martis Fund award?
In 2024, The Martis Fund awarded 9 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $148K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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