Daniel Martin

SOURCE OF WEALTH: Martinoil Co.

FUNDING AREAS: Arts & Culture, Education & Youth, Community

OVERVIEW: Daniel Martin and family move philanthropy through the Daniel R. Martin Family Foundation. Grantmaking prioritizes Fresno and the Central Valley region of California.

BACKGROUND: Daniel R. Martin keeps a low profile. He is associated with Martinoil Co., which also operates under the name Martin Enterprises, in Fresno, California.

ISSUES:

ARTS & CULTURE: Martin has an interest in the arts in Fresno. The family created the Daniel R. Martin Masterworks Series at Fresno Philharmonic. He’s also a supporter of Fresno Art Museum. Other grantees have included Fresno International Grand Opera, Friends of the Big Fresno Fair, and Fresno Storyland, a theme park.

EDUCATION & YOUTH: Martin has directed funds to State Center Community College District, which includes Fresno City College in Fresno, Reedley College in Reedley, and Clovis Community College in Clovis. Other grantees have included University High School, and Fresno Pacific University.

COMMUNITY: One of the foundation’s largest grants of late was a $100,000 donation to Fresno Police Chiefs Foundation. Other grantees have included Tree Fresno, which deals with civic space and the environment, Fresno Rescue Mission, and Fresno County League of Mexican American Women.

LOOKING FORWARD: Martin’s philanthropy has been pretty focused on the Fresno area. Expect this regionally-focused giving to continue.

CONTACT:

The Daniel R. Martin Family Foundation does not provide a clear avenue for getting in touch with the family, but below is an address:

Daniel R. Martin Family Foundation
2377 W. Shaw Ave., Ste. 112
Fresno, CA 93711