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The Artemisia Fund

Preselected recipients only Sherman Oaks, California · EIN 874122414

The Artemisia Fund is a private foundation in Sherman Oaks, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $94,534 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,075 and the largest $61,959. 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 down from $95,000 the year before.

38% 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$34,0008$2.0 million
2024$95,0005$2.0 million
2025$94,5348$2.1 million

How to apply

The Artemisia Fund 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 The Artemisia Fund funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California6$83,534
District of Columbia1$10,000
Oregon1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Santa Barbara, CA
To support team of scientists, horticulturalists, and gardeners whose work advances our mission to conserve native plants and habitats for the health and well-being of people and the planet$61,959
Earthjustice
San Francisco, CA
To support mission of fighting for environmental justice, protecting wildlife and combatting climate change$10,325
George Washington University Law School
Washington, DC
To support mission of expanding research and training surrounding family law protecting children in custody cases$10,000
Wilderness Youth Project
Santa Barbara, CA
To support mission of fostering belonging and curiousity for children in our community$5,150
Oakland Institute
Oakland, CA
To support work to protect land rights of the most vulnerable communities around the world$5,000
California Native Plant Society
Sacramento, CA
To support mission of protecting california's native plants and their natural habitats$1,000
Xerces Society
Portland, OR
To support mission of protecting the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats$1,000
Inaturalist
San Rafael, CA
To support online social network that enables users to share biodiversity information$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Artemisia Fund accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Artemisia Fund give?

$94,534 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,075.

Who runs The Artemisia Fund?

Its 2025 filing lists Carol Black (President) and Isabel Marlens (Secretary).

What does The Artemisia Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and science and research.

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