THE JOHN MARTIN FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

SAN FRANCISCO, CAEIN 300948144 Website

Annual Giving

$13.9M+24% YoY

Grants

Median Grant

$500K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The John Martins Foundation is a non-profit organization for burn victims, founded in 2016 in memory of John Martins. The foundation is a charitable organization formed to aid those who have suffered, directly and indirectly, the consequences of life-threatening burns, promoting stability by providing assistance in critical areas during recovery.

Focus Areas

hepatitis bhepatitis cliver diseasenon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (nafld)hepatitis eliminationhepatitis b mother-to-child transmission preventionantimicrobial accessantimicrobial resistance surveillance

Grant Types

research grantspilot program fundingcapacity-building/programmatic grantsconferences and convening grantsscholarshipsendowed chair/endowmentsurveillance/registry fundingclinical proof-of-concept/clinical trial support

Funded Initiatives

Advanced laser equipment fundraising for Rhode Island Hospital burn unit ($250,000+), annual 5k and 1k race/walk events with RI Burn Foundation, reconstructive surgery support, scar tissue reduction technology, burn victim financial assistance

How to Apply

Founded 2016 for burn victims. Focuses on direct support through equipment funding and community events. Raising $250,000+ for advanced laser equipment at Rhode Island Hospital burn unit. Collaborates with RI Burn Foundation on fundraising events including 5k/1k race/walk.

Does Not Fund

Geographic focus appears to be Rhode Island area based on hospital partnerships and events. Specialized focus only on burn-related causes and victims. Limited public information about specific funding restrictions available.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+24%

$13.9M

Grants

Median

$500K

States

2023+40%

$11.2M

Grants

Median

$300K

States

2022

$8.0M

Grants

Median

$300K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$500K

Typical Grant (Median)

$50K

Smallest

$175K

25th Pctile

$1.2M

75th Pctile

$2.5M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $175K and $1.2M.

Largest Recent Grants

$2.5M

2024

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO

CA · JOHN C. MARTIN ENDOWED CHAIR IN LIVER DISEASE FOR ROHIT LOOMBA

$2.0M

2024

LIVER FOUNDATION WEST BENGAL

JOHN C MARTIN CENTER FOR LIVER RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

$1.5M

2024

MYRIAD USA INC

NY · AMERICAN FRIENDS OF CAPRISA

$1.5M

2024

THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

CA · CLINICAL PROOF-OF-CONCEPT OF AN AFFORDABLE, ORAL CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY (OX-4224) IN INDIA FOR LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES

$1.3M

2024

ARANDA ORG INC

NY · EXTENDING THE ARANDA MODEL AND ENHANCING STEWARDSHIP AND SURVEILLANCE SERVICE TO NEW COUNTRIES

Geographic Focus

$4.1M3 grants

$3.3M3 grants

$1.0M1 grants

$650K2 grants

$300K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$40.5M

$13.9M(34.4%)

2023

$52.4M

$11.2M(21.4%)

2022

$60.5M

$8.0M(13.2%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.