Della Martin Foundation
Accepts applications
Della Martin Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$250,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$11.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $600,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $440,000 | 2 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $600,000 | 1 | $10.6 million |
| 2025 | $250,000 | 1 | $11.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laurence K Gould Jr 350 S Grand Ave 40th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (213) 617-4143 |
| What to submit | Brief letter describing purpose of grant, description of requesting organization, and amount requested. |
| Restrictions | Limited to research into causes of and cures for mental illness. Restricted to publicly supported charitable organizations. No grants to individuals. Preference given to southern California organizations. |
What Della Martin Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univeristy of California Irvine | Charitable distribution to add to existing endowment for the della martin uci postdoctoral fellowship in mental illness -- ii at the university of california, irvine. | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eileen D Sheppard
- Philip A Swan
- Carole M Lewis
- Kelly Kinnon
- Laurence K Gould Jr
- James A Lonergan
- Nancy B Reimann
Questions people ask
Does Della Martin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Della Martin Foundation give?
$250,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Della Martin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eileen D Sheppard (Trustee), Philip A Swan (Trustee), Carole M Lewis (Trustee) and Kelly Kinnon (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Della Martin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.