Charles D & Twyla R Martin Foundation
Accepts applications
Charles D & Twyla R Martin Foundation is a private foundation in Laguna Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,350 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,650 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$54,350
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,650
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1,359
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,000 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,000 | 4 | $1,728 |
| 2024 | $49,000 | 8 | $813 |
| 2025 | $54,350 | 6 | $1,359 |
How to apply
| Contact | Twyla R Martin 21 Smithcliffs Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (949) 494-7728 |
What Charles D & Twyla R Martin Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $54,350 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman University | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Orange County Museum of Art | Charitable | $5,200 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Charitable | $4,800 |
| Orange County Endowment for Intellectual Advancement | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County | Charitable | $1,350 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Twyla R Martin
- Jim Mazzo
- Gilbert Levasseur
- Michael Kaye
- Michael Cancelleri
- Gerald Parsky
- Cynthia Tusan
Questions people ask
Does Charles D & Twyla R Martin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Charles D & Twyla R Martin Foundation give?
$54,350 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,650.
Who runs Charles D & Twyla R Martin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Twyla R Martin (President), Jim Mazzo (Trustee), Gilbert Levasseur (Trustee) and Michael Kaye (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Charles D & Twyla R Martin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.