Private foundation · EIN 47-5106683 · Carmel, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Marti and Steve Diamond Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $261K total, median $4,175. 67% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$261K
Median grant
$4,175
Stays in CA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.6M

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Fdn for Monterey CountyMonterey, CAGeneral support$256K
Downtown Oakland AssociationOakland, CAGeneral operating$4,175
JsmfSt Louis, MTGeneral operating$406

By state: California 2 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Marti and Steve Diamond Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carmel, California, administered in care of Tami Wallenstein, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Marti and Steve Diamond Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Marti and Steve Diamond Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $261K across 3 grants, a median of $4,175.

Where does Marti and Steve Diamond Charitable Foundation give?

California (2 grants), Montana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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