The Steve Martin Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4656545 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$265K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$21,600
Total assets$577K
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
80% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Public Theater | New York, NY | Art preservation | $50,000 |
| Unity Cemetery Preservation Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County | Brevard, NC | Support & educational | $25,000 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem | New York, NY | Support art | $25,000 |
| Wnc Communities | Asheville, NC | Educational | $25,000 |
| Sharing House | Brevard, NC | Support | $25,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | New York, NY | Support art | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Support & educational | $21,600 |
| Jewish Family Service LA | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $10,000 |
| American Federation of Arts | New York, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Elevator Repair Service Theater | New York, NY | Support art | $7,700 |
| Turtle Conservancy | Ojai, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| New York Stage and Film | New York, NY | Film & tv education | $2,500 |
| Brevard Music Center | Brevard, NC | Educational | $2,000 |
| Irish Repertory Theatre | New York, NY | Art preservation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $264,800 | 15 |
| 2023 | $240,522 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543109349101384
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4656545
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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