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MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Novato, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-3007979
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Logo for "MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION"

MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Novato, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-3007979
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1986

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Marin Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Ohio, California, and New York, having distributed a total of $109.6 million across 2,619 grantees in 2023. This funder 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.
Total Funding Given

$109.6M

2023
Grantees funded
2.6K
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1.2K

Median 1st year grant
$14K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
R
Rhea Suh
Board Member
A
Ashley Smith
Board Member
M
Mark Buell
Board Member

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 Ohio, California, 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 2023, MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 1,190 grants, totaling nearly $109.6 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 2,620 grantees. Recent grantees include DAYTON FOUNDATION PLUS INC, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION, and 10000 DEGREES. 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.
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