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The Gilbert J Martin Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable trust, is a selective grantmaker that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $1.7 million across 71 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE SALVATION ARMY
RCH PALOS VRD, CA
$2.4M
12%

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies
LA JOLLA, CA
$1.6M
7%

SAN DIEGO SOCIETY OF NATURAL HISTORY
SAN DIEGO, CA
$925K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
56
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GILBERT J MARTIN FOUNDATION A CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. GILBERT J MARTIN FOUNDATION A CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GILBERT J MARTIN FOUNDATION A CHARITABLE TRUST give?
GILBERT J MARTIN FOUNDATION A CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in California, Florida, and District Of Columbia. 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 GILBERT J MARTIN FOUNDATION A CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GILBERT J MARTIN FOUNDATION A CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GILBERT J MARTIN FOUNDATION A CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, GILBERT J MARTIN FOUNDATION A CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GILBERT J MARTIN FOUNDATION A CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, GILBERT J MARTIN FOUNDATION A CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SALVATION ARMY, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, and SAN DIEGO SOCIETY OF NATURAL HISTORY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GILBERT J MARTIN FOUNDATION A CHARITABLE TRUST?
GILBERT J MARTIN FOUNDATION A CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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