Martin Architecture and Design Workshop Inc
Accepts applications
Martin Architecture and Design Workshop Inc is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $330,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$330,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was down from $995,669 the year before.
57% 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 | $738,308 | 7 | $853,202 |
| 2024 | $995,669 | 10 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $330,000 | 8 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Martin 1112 Montana Ave Ste 871, Santa Monica, CA 90403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 562-4738, dm@madworkshop.org |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in the form of a proposal that resonates with the foundation's mission. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Martin Architecture and Design Workshop Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $290,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Payments for supporting the program | $100,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Payments for supporting the program | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Payments supporting the program | $35,000 |
| American Academy in Rome | Payments for supporting the program | $30,000 |
| University of Southern California | Support for the program | $25,000 |
| Artcenter College of Design | Payments for supporting the program | $20,000 |
| Peterson Automotive Museum | Payments for supporting the program | $10,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation | Payments for supporting the program | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Martin
- Mary Martin
Questions people ask
Does Martin Architecture and Design Workshop Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Martin Architecture and Design Workshop Inc give?
$330,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Martin Architecture and Design Workshop Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David Martin (President) and Mary Martin (Secretary).
What does Martin Architecture and Design Workshop Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.