Martis Fund

Organization Overview

Martis Fund is located in Truckee, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (C12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Martis Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Martis Fund generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Martis Fund has awarded 86 individual grants totaling $11,013,615. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FOR HABITAT/FOREST RESTORATION, THE FUND MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT FOREST MANAGEMENT AND HABITATE RESTORATION FOR ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MARTIS VALLEY, TAHOE BASIN AND SURROUNDING WATERSHED.


THE WORKFORCE HOUSING FUND HAS IMPLEMENTED A DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR HOME PURCHASES IN THE TRUCKEE REGION AND PAYS AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE TO SIERRA BUSINESS COUNCIL. THE FUND MADE GRANTS TO THE SIERRA COMMUNITY HOUSE FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THE FUND ALSO MADE GRANTS ORGANIZATIONS FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING PROJECTS.


HISTORICALLY, THE FUND SUPPORTED THE ACQUISITION OF WADDLE RANCH BY THE TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST AS A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE, OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND HTE FUND CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE CANYON SPRINGS PROPERTY EAST OF TRUCKEE


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Terry Connely
Director
$0
Tom Murphy
Director
$0
Matthew O'grady
Director
$0
Mark Johnson
President
$0
Alexis Ollar
Vice President
$0
Dan Haas
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$2,507,025
Investment income $389,252
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,896,277

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Martis Fund has awarded $3,411,690 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SIERRA BUSINESS COUNCIL

PURPOSE: Down Payment Assistance Loan Suppor

$48,000

SIERRA COMMUNITY HOUSE

PURPOSE: Housing Advocacy and Direct Assista

$356,250

COMMUNITY RESOURCES INC

PURPOSE: Frishman Hollow II Workforce Housin

$1,000,000

NORTH TAHOE TRUCKEE HOMELESS

PURPOSE: Winter Housing Support

$30,000

STEPHEN J WAMPLER FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN

$150,000

SOUTH YUBA RIVER CITIZENS LEA

PURPOSE: HABITAT RESTORATION

$205,000
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$2,896,277
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