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Martin Field Foundation

Preselected recipients only Indian Wells, California · EIN 946124174

Martin Field Foundation is a private foundation in Indian Wells, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,720 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,800 and the largest $8,650. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $25,330 the year before.

27% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$6,0107$475,459
2024$25,33013$526,786
2025$30,72011$578,868

How to apply

Martin Field 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Martin Field Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California10$29,220
New York1$1,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
College of the Desert Foundation
Palm Desert, CA
General$8,650
Boys and Girls Club of CV
Palm Desert, CA
General$4,800
Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
General$4,400
The Grant Fuhr Foundation
Palm Desert, CA
General$4,100
One Valley Foundation
Palm Desert, CA
General$2,950
Olive Crest
Palm Desert, CA
General$2,800
GSM Charity Auctions
Long Island City, NY
General$1,500
Shay's Warriors
Palm Desert, CA
General$650
Mountain Thrift Shop
Blue Jay, CA
General$400
The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
Palm Deseret, CA
General$270
Tour de Palm Springs
Palm Desert, CA
General$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Martin Field Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Martin Field Foundation give?

$30,720 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,800.

Who runs Martin Field Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Faith Field (Treasurer) and David Field (President).

What does Martin Field Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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