Dolores F Martin Foundation
Accepts applications
Dolores F Martin Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $138,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $74,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$138,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$74,500
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $174,750 the year before.
50% 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 | $151,160 | 8 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $174,750 | 13 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $138,000 | 8 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Watters O Martin Jr 1088 Bishop Street 1227, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 291-2250 |
| What to submit | None specified |
What Dolores F Martin Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 8 | $138,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Punahou School | Unrestricted Gift | $74,500 |
| Portuguese Genealogical Society | Unrestricted Gift | $22,500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Honolulu | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Kuilei Cliffs | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| DTL Foundation | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Maui Film & Research Inc | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| The Reserved Joel Hulu Mahoe Resource Center | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society | Unrestricted Gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Watters O Martin Jr
- Skye Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Dolores F Martin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dolores F Martin Foundation give?
$138,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dolores F Martin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Watters O Martin Jr (President/Treasurer/Director) and Skye Thomas (Director).
What does Dolores F Martin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.