The Bruce and Carolyn Costin Martin Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyMalibu, California · EIN 84-3808773 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$213K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildaid | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $39,250 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $35,000 |
| Chico University Foundation | Chico, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $26,000 |
| Leading Harvest | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Project Heal | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted contribuition | $15,000 |
| March for Our Lives Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 |
| Office of | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 |
| Oakland Literacy Coalition | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Civic Nation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Women Make Movies | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Ca Hospital Medical Fdn (Hope Street) | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Friends of Ballona Wetlands | Playa Del Ray, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Center for Farmworker Families | Felton, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| Hijas Del Campo | Oakley, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $212,750 | 15 |
| 2023 | $158,600 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349101122
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3808773
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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