The Martha Olson-Fernandez Foundation

Gave $40K in 2024

San Luis Obispo, California · EIN 45-4983912 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$40K

Organizations funded2

Typical grant$10,000

Total assets$407K

Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.

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From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

Contact	Larry Fernandez
Address	3940-7397 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo CA 93401
Phone	(805) 903-2099
Form and materials	Written requests must be mailed and should include proof of tax exemption.
Deadlines	None
Restrictions	None

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What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

Health2

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside California.

California2

Where it gives most, by cause

Its largest causes in a single state on the latest return. Each page shows the leading foundations that fund the same cause there, with their largest grants.

Health grants in California2 of its grants, $40K · 4,452 foundations

Grants paid in tax year 2024

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
The Als Network	Woodland Hills, CA	Woodland Hills, CA · Als patient care funding	$30,000
Als Cure Project	Pleasanton, CA	Pleasanton, CA · Als research funding	$10,000

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Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2024	$40,000	2
2023	$21,500	2

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523199349100042
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4983912
Profile updated Nov 12, 2026

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