Fred R Martin Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 92-3780445 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$208K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
92% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Empire Files | Portland, OR | Investigative journalism to highlight underreported issues | $50,000 |
| Heal Palestine | Kent, OH | Empowering palestinian children and youth through access to quality health services and education | $25,000 |
| Partnership for Civil Justice Fund | Washington, DC | Defending constitutional rights | $20,000 |
| Physicians for Palestine | Houston, TX | To strengthen medical relief efforts, equip clinics and suppport physicians and patients in palestine | $20,000 |
| Tri-Valley Cares | Livermore, CA | Working to stop new nuclear warheads/bomb plants and promote nuclear disarmament | $20,000 |
| Union de Vecinos de Pico Aliso | Los Angeles, CA | To support los angeles tenants union (latu sila) | $15,000 |
| Center for New Music San Francisco Inc | San Francisco, CA | To build the new music community | $12,000 |
| The Lab Sf | San Francisco, CA | To support the important work of supporting artists | $12,000 |
| Alaska Community Action on Toxics | Anchorage, AK | Eliminate exposure to toxics through collaborative research, education and advocacy | $10,000 |
| University of California Davis | Davis, CA | To support innovative research in the msk health fund | $10,000 |
| Progressive International Exchange | Calabasas, CA | To support digital education, int'l delegations, & multilingual publications | $5,000 |
| World Beyond War | Charlottesville, VA | To support "military poisons and their environmental testing initiative at fort ord, ca | $5,000 |
| Summerville Bears Boosters Club | Tuolumne, CA | To support the summerville bears stunt team | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $208,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $334,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $179,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602469349100030
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-3780445
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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