Martvest Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Martvest Foundation is a private foundation in Indio, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,370 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,460. 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$14,370
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,460
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,231 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,000 | 11 | $0 |
| 2024 | $13,231 | 13 | $0 |
| 2025 | $14,370 | 7 | $0 |
How to apply
Martvest 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 Martvest Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $13,370 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joslyn Senior Center | Senior Program Assistance | $5,460 |
| End Kids Cancer | Assist in Donee's Charitable Purpose | $4,000 |
| Individual | Assist in Donee's Charitable Purpose | $1,060 |
| The Living Desert | Assist in Donee's Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | Provide Funds for Research | $1,000 |
| Variety Children's Charity of the D | Assist in Donee's Charitable Purpose | $850 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn E Martin
- Barbara E Blum
- Roger M Finberg
- Jerrold H Rose
Questions people ask
Does Martvest Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martvest Foundation give?
$14,370 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Martvest Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carolyn E Martin (President), Barbara E Blum (Director), Roger M Finberg (Director) and Jerrold H Rose (Director).
What does Martvest Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.