MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Marin Community Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, has a strong focus on grantmaking, having distributed a total of $176.2 million across 2,940 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
MOBILIZING THE POWER OF COMMUNITY AND THE RESOURCES OF PHILANTHROPY TO ADVANCE EQUITY FOR PEOPLE, PLACES AND THE PLANET.
Cause Areas
2
Nonprofits
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DAYTON FOUNDATION PLUS INC
$391.1M
31%
THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF WINCHESTER COLLEGE INC
$23.8M
2%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION
$21.7M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1.4K
Median 1st year grant
$14.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Ohio, 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 MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 1,380 grants, totaling nearly $176.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2,940 grantees. Recent grantees include DAYTON FOUNDATION PLUS INC, THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF WINCHESTER COLLEGE INC, and UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.