THE MARTIS FUND
Truckee, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-8187896
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Truckee, CA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
20-8187896
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•
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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The Martis Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in California, Nevada, and Idaho, having distributed a total of $1.3 million in grants to 21 grantees in 2024. The fund operates on a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Martis Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MARTIS FUND SUPPORTS PROGRAMS TO CONSERVE OPEN SPACE; MANAGE AND RESTORE HABITAT AND FOREST LANDS; AND PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING AND RELATED COMMUNITY PURPOSES IN THE MARTIS VALLEY REGION.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Truckee River Watershed Council
$4.4M
34%
TAHOE TRUCKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$2M
15%
CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES DBA SIERRA COMMUNITY HOUSE
$1.5M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$77.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$47.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MARTIS FUND?
No. THE MARTIS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MARTIS FUND give?
THE MARTIS FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, Nevada, and Idaho. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE MARTIS FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MARTIS FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $78 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MARTIS FUND make each year?
In 2024, THE MARTIS FUND awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MARTIS FUND fund recently?
In 2024, THE MARTIS FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Truckee River Watershed Council, TAHOE TRUCKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES DBA SIERRA COMMUNITY HOUSE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MARTIS FUND?
THE MARTIS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.