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The Marin-Finn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and interested nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the foundation. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $65.5K across 24 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL
CLINTON, IA
$160K
14%

TALLER SAN JOSE HOPE BUILDERS
SANTA ANA, CA
$150.1K
13%
MARIST UNIVERSITY
Poughkeepsie, NY
$108.4K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$5.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MARIN-FINN FOUNDATION?
No. THE MARIN-FINN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MARIN-FINN FOUNDATION give?
THE MARIN-FINN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Iowa, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE MARIN-FINN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MARIN-FINN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MARIN-FINN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE MARIN-FINN FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $66 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MARIN-FINN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE MARIN-FINN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL, TALLER SAN JOSE HOPE BUILDERS, and MARIST UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MARIN-FINN FOUNDATION?
THE MARIN-FINN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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