David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc
Private foundation · Oakland, CA · EIN 20-3945158 · reported 2023–2025
61grants reported
$3,000median award
$2,500lower quartile
$1,000smallest grant
$524Ktotal paid
4states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 9 of its 61 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $65K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
1970 Broadway Ste 745
Oakland, CA 94612-2219
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley School ALLOW STUDENTS TO PURSUE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE | Lafayette, CA | $47,500 |
| Bentley School ALLOW STUDENTS TO PURSUE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE | Lafayette, CA | $45,000 |
| Bentley School ALLOW STUDENTS TO PURSUE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. | Lafayette, CA | $30,100 |
| Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IN OUR COMMUNITY HASACCESS TO WORLD CLASS PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE. | San Francisco, CA | $30,000 |
| Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IN OUR COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO WORLD CLASS PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE. | Francisco, CA | $30,000 |
| Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IN OUR COMMUNITY HASACCESS TO WORLD CLASS PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE. | San Francisco, CA | $30,000 |
| Oakland Police Emergency Net | Oakland, CA | $20,000 |
| The Cancer League Inc To fund groundbreaking cancer research at its early stages. | Oakland, CA | $17,500 |
| Youth With A Mission TO TRAIN AND PREPARE STUDENTS FOR CHRISTIAN MISSION WORK. | Kailuakona, HI | $17,500 |
| Hospitals Without Borders Deploy healthcare facilities in response to urgent need. | Oakland, CA | $12,500 |
| Hospitals Without Borders Deploy healthcare facilities in response to urgent need. | Oakland, CA | $12,500 |
| University of the Nations Train and prepare students for Christian Mission work | Kailuakona, HI | $12,500 |
| Reality SF Church General Support to Church | San Francisco, CA | $12,000 |
| Hillside Christian Center TO SUPPORT CHURCH AND ITS MISSIONS | Napa, CA | $10,833 |
| Hillside Christian Center TO SUPPORT CHURCH AND ITS MISSIONS | Napa, CA | $10,000 |
| Hillside Christian Center TO SUPPORT CHURCH AND ITS MISSIONS. | Napa, CA | $10,000 |
| M Water Polo Club TO RAISE FUNDS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXCELLENT COACHING TO SUPPORT THEIR ATHLETES. | Orinda, CA | $10,000 |
| On A Mission Church TO SUPPORT CHURCH AND ITS MISSIONS. | Walnut Creek, CA | $10,000 |
| Napa Valley College Foundation TO PROVIDE EVERY NVC STUDENT WITH ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL E | Napa, CA | $10,000 |
| Project Rescue Foundation TO PROVIDE HOPE, HEALING AND LIFE RESTORATION TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN. | Springfield, MO | $10,000 |
| Napa Valley College Foundation TO PROVIDE EVERY NVC STUDENT WITH ACCESS TO THERESOURCES THEY NEED FOR AN EXCEPTIONALEDUCATIONAL EXP | Napa, CA | $10,000 |
| Project Rescue Foundation TO PROVIDE HOPE, HEALING AND LIFE RESTORATION TOWOMEN AND CHILDREN. | Springfield, MO | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Napa, CA | $10,000 |
| The Cancer League Inc TO FUND GROUNDBREAKING CANCER RESEARCH AT ITSEARLY STAGES. | Oakland, CA | $6,000 |
| Children's Health Guild Support children's hospital and care programs | Lafayette, CA | $6,000 |
| League to Save Lake Tahoe Protect Lake Tahoe basin | South Lake Tahoe, CA | $5,000 |
| Little Wishes Young patient wish fulfillment | San Anselmo, CA | $5,000 |
| Oakland Police Activity League Educational and recreational programs | Oakland, CA | $5,000 |
| The Cancer League Inc TO FUND GROUNDBREAKING CANCER RESEARCH AT ITSEARLY STAGES. | Oakland, CA | $5,000 |
| Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Churc | Lafayette, CA | $5,000 |
| LA Fire Dept Foundation Funding critial needs for equipment and support to firefighters | Los Angeles, CA | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity East Bay Silicon Valley TO HELP CREATE A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE. | Oakland, CA | $3,000 |
| Napa Valley College Foundation TO PROVIDE EVERY NVC STUDENT WITH ACCESS TO THERESOURCES THEY NEED FOR AN EXCEPTIONALEDUCATIONAL EXP | Napa, CA | $2,500 |
| Project Rescue Foundation TO PROVIDE HOPE, HEALING AND LIFE RESTORATION TOWOMEN AND CHILDREN. | Springfield, MO | $2,500 |
| Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Churc General support to church and its missions. | Lafayette, CA | $2,500 |
| O'Nr General Support to Business owners | Birmingham, AL | $2,500 |
| California Community Found L.A. FIRE RELIEF | Los Angeles, CA | $2,500 |
| Alameda Emergency Food To help Alameda community by providing nourishing food to those in need in a compassionate and respe | Alameda, CA | $2,500 |
| San Leandro Boys and Girls Club Inc TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE. | San Leandro, CA | $2,500 |
| Children Rising TO HELP KIDS OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE IN SCHOOL. | Oakland, CA | $2,500 |
| Cypress Mandela Training Center Inc TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE BY PROVIDING PRE-APPRENTICE CONSTRUCTION AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING ALO | Oakland, CA | $2,500 |
| Family Bridges Inc TO EMPOWER LOW-INCOME, LIMITED-ENGLISH PROFICIENT IMMIGRANT FAMILIES TO LEAD SELF-SUFFICIENT, INDEPE | Oakland, CA | $2,500 |
| Girls Inc of Alameda County TO INSPIRE ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD. | Oakland, CA | $2,500 |
| Oakland School for the Arts TO PROVIDE AN INTEGRATED OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLABORATION, EXPRESSION AND PERSONAL GROWTH TO A DIVERSE | Oakland, CA | $2,500 |
| Peninsula Bridge TO EMPOWER MOTIVATED STUDENTS FROM LOW INCOME BACKGROUNDS ALONG A 13 YEAR PATH TOWARDS COLLEGE AND C | San Mateo, CA | $2,500 |
| Samaritan House TO CONNECT THE WORKING POOR TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO REMAIN HEALTHY, STABLE AND AN ACTIVE PART | San Mateo, CA | $2,500 |
| St Anthony's Foundation TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES, HEALTH CARE AND GATEWAYS TO STABILITY TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN | San Francisco, CA | $2,500 |
| San Leandro Boys and Girls Club Inc TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE. | San Leandro, CA | $2,500 |
| Atet Foundation Educating young professionals | San Francisco, CA | $2,500 |
| Bay Area Rescue Mission Assistance to homeless | Richmond, CA | $2,250 |
| Street Life Ministries Provide resources for homeless | Palo Alto, CA | $2,250 |
| Episcopal Community Services General Support to faith based programs | San Francisco, CA | $2,005 |
| Alaina's Voice To inspire hope through education, music | Yountville, CA | $2,000 |
| California Fire Foundation Support families of fallen firefighters | Sacramento, CA | $2,000 |
| Oakland Police Canine Assoc Training canine support for law enforcement | Oakland, CA | $2,000 |
| City Team Ministries TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY FACED WITH CHALLENGES OF POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, HUNGE | San Jose, CA | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Support general need programs | Napa, CA | $1,544 |
| M Water Polo Club TO RAISE FUNDS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXCELLENTCOACHING TO SUPPORT THEIR ATHLETES. | Orinda, CA | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity LA General support for low-income housing | Bellflower, CA | $1,500 |
| Boys Girls Club of San Leandro General Support to children's programs | San Leandro, CA | $1,000 |
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