The Gilbert J Martin Foundation a Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 33-0002513 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$37M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
12% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Salk Institute | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Scripps Research Institute | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Ucsd Health - Moores Cancer Center | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Aztec Athletic Foundation | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospitalfoundation | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Alpha Project | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Coachella Valley Rescue Mission | Indio, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Fir Grove Booster Inc | Roseburg, OR | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Monarch School | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Global | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Living Desert | Palm Desert, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Just in Time | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Uso | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Connectmed International | Carlsbad, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Landover, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Father Joe's Villages | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund | Camp Pendleton, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| LA Jolla Rotary Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Noah Homes | Spring Valley, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Promises2kids | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Twentynine Palms Asymca | Twentynine Palms, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Abc Youth Foundation | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Our Armed Forces | Indian Wells, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Oceanside, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Computers 2 Kids San Diego | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| LA Jolla Community Center | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mama's Kitchen | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Reality Changers | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| San Diego High School Foundation Inc | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Natural History Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Poetry | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shelter From the Storm | Palm Desert, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Special Delivery San Diego | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Mt Soledad Memorial Association Inc | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| LA Jolla High School Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| LA Jolla Kiwanis Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation | Portland, OR | Charitable | $2,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,653,500 | 56 |
| 2023 | $1,653,500 | 61 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349108164
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0002513
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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