David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakland, California, registered in 2006, with $184,659 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1970 Broadway Ste 745, Oakland, CA, 94612 EIN 20-3945158 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2025)
$185K
▼ 71.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$243K
Net assets
$3.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating184 mo reserves · -32% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc: 184 mo reserves · -32% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1970 Broadway Ste 745, Oakland, CA, 94612
- City
- Oakland
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $10K (FY2013) to $185K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.7M
Operating margin
-31.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $184,659▼71.4% | $242,926▲28.2% | $3,728,638▼1.5% | $3,728,638▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $645,855▲223% | $189,563▼10.0% | $3,785,721▲2.3% | $3,785,721▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $199,951▼93.4% | $210,664▲542% | $3,699,315▲5.3% | $3,699,315▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,042,752▲10612% | $32,800▼53.0% | $3,514,407▲463% | $3,514,407▲463% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $28,406▼60.4% | $69,846▼60.3% | $624,204▲0.2% | $624,204▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $71,677▲305% | $175,945▲132% | $622,852▼17.5% | $622,852▼17.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $17,690▼72.6% | $75,994▼0.3% | $755,214▲4.0% | $755,214▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $64,508▼61.1% | $76,258▼84.2% | $726,157▼8.6% | $726,157▼8.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $165,959▼59.0% | $481,301▲322% | $794,395▼27.1% | $794,395▼27.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $404,838 | $114,046▲14.9% | $1,090,005▲40.8% | $1,090,005▲40.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $404,918▲14.1% | $99,284▼39.7% | $773,906▲62.0% | $773,906▲62.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $354,885▲3303% | $164,559▲234% | $477,648▲68.1% | $477,648▲68.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $10,430 | $49,307▼26.4% | $284,163▼3.0% | $284,163▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $66,979▲8.9% | $292,824▼10.0% | $294,824▼9.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $61,519 | $325,463 | $325,463 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-3945158, based in Oakland, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc's EIN?
- David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-3945158.
- How much revenue does David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc report?
- David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc reported $184,659 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc (EIN 20-3945158) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.