Fairchild Martindale Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fairchild Martindale Foundation is a private foundation in Corona, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $135,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$135,000
- Assets$23.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $958,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $868,000 | 33 | $19.5 million |
| 2024 | $958,000 | 33 | $21.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 34 | $23.1 million |
How to apply
Fairchild Martindale Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Fairchild Martindale Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24 | $625,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $75,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $53,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $30,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | Medical clinic | $135,000 |
| Loyola High School | Education programs | $120,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Parkinson's genetic research | $100,000 |
| Parkinson's Disease Foundation | Parkinson's research | $100,000 |
| Keck Medical Center of USC | Educational programs | $90,000 |
| Lehigh University | Education programs | $75,000 |
| US Olympic & Paralympic Found | General | $53,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Parkinson's disease research | $40,000 |
| Jules Stein Eye Institute UCLA | Glaucoma research | $30,000 |
| Natural History Museum Los Angeles | General | $25,000 |
| Naval War College Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Research | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Memorial Found | General | $20,000 |
| University of Utah | Education programs | $20,000 |
| Graceland University | Eduction programs | $20,000 |
| Lacc Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| La Firemen's Relief Assocation | General | $20,000 |
| CHP-99 Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| The Navy Seal Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Eldorado scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | General | $10,000 |
| John Tracy Clinic | General | $10,000 |
| La Philharmonic | General | $10,000 |
| Marlborough School | Education programs | $10,000 |
| University of Ut Neurology | Parkinson's research | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Troop 223 | General | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena | General | $5,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | General | $5,000 |
| Huntington Library | General | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | General | $5,000 |
| Xavier College Prep High School | Education programs | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera | General | $5,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art la | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Keller
- Sarah Cox
Questions people ask
Does Fairchild Martindale Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fairchild Martindale Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Fairchild Martindale Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Keller (Trustee) and Sarah Cox (Trustee).
What does Fairchild Martindale Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.