Marin Community Foundation
Marin Community Foundation is a leading community foundation headquartered in Novato, California. Established in 1986, it is among the top ten largest community foundations in the United States. The organization mobilizes philanthropic resources and community partnerships to advance equity for people, places, and the planet, serving Marin County, the greater San Francisco Bay Area, and communities around the globe.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1B
+3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$176.2M
+60.7% YoY
Grant Count
1,383
+16.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$127K
+38.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Mobilizing the power of community and the resources of philanthropy to advance equity for people, places and the planet.
The foundation supports a wide range of community needs including:
- Social services
- Educational programs
- The arts
- Environmental issues
- Human services
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation operates as a public charity with a donor-advised fund structure, allowing donors to direct the distribution and investment of funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation grants to nonprofits in Marin County, elsewhere in the United States, and around the world. Primary geographic areas of grantmaking include California, New York, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of June 2024):
- Total assets: $1.14 billion
- Total liabilities: $139 million
- Total revenue: $252 million
- Total expenses: $258 million
- Total giving: $227.3 million
Investment Pool Performance (through February 28, 2026, net of investment manager fees):
- 75% Equity Pool/25% Fixed Income Pool: 2.2% (1 year)
- Equity Pool: 2.3% (1 year)
- Fixed Income Pool: 1.9% (1 year)
- Enhanced Cash Pool: 1.1% (1 year)
- Money Market Pool: 0.9% (1 year)
- CommunityFirst Pool: 0.5% (1 year)
Organization Details:
- Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) since January 1986
- EIN: 94-3007979
- Employees: 78 (as of 2024)
- Address: 5 Hamilton Landing Suite 200, Novato, CA 94949
- Phone: 415-464-2500
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,140,988,439 | $1,106,991,961 | $963,516,411 |
| Revenue | $252,447,207 | $232,749,407 | $225,299,426 |
| Expenses | $257,500,944 | $163,851,748 | $581,478,010 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $61,518,013 | $17,229,719 | $16,835,226 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Marin Community Foundation
Community Power Initiative (CPI) - General Operating Grants
MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Approximately $10 million annually
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Homelessness & Affordable Housing Initiative
MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies by project (examples: $622,500 to $750,000+)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Marin Retirement Communities Scholarship Fund Grant
MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include 10000 Degrees ($1,860,458), African Parks Foundation of America ($1,008,000), Agricultural Institute of Marin (aim) ($626,254).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 FOR THE PLANET INC BURLINGTON, VT | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PLANET'S OPERATIONS | $115,000 |
| 10000 DEGREES SAN RAFAEL, CA | PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT | $1,860,458 |
| 100 BLACK MEN IN CHICAGO INC CHICAGO, IL | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 100 BLACK MEN OF THE BAY AREA OAKLAND, CA | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $26,000 |
| 1065 INSTITUTE INC NASHVILLE, TN | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 350 ORG BROOKLYN, NY | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,400 |
| 42ND STREET MOON SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $6,500 |
| 826 VALENCIA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PROVIDE AN UNRESTRICTED HOLIDAY GIFT | $56,000 |
| A HOME WITHIN SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| AAMERICAN ACADEMY OF HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE CHICAGO, IL | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and CEO: Rhea Suh
Other Key Personnel:
- Shirin Vakharia, Senior Program Director
- Kapilakot Marin Sindhuli, Co-Chief Executive Officer
- Odette Nemes, Vice President, Philanthropic Services
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK BUELL | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | — |
| MITCHELL COHEN | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| RALPH GONZALES | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| PETER HAMILTON | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| BRIGITTE MORAN | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| SAUL PENA | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| ROBERT J REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| ROXANNE RICHARDS | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| MAUREEN SEDONAEN | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| DAINIEL SKAFF | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| DEBRA WETHERBY | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| RHEA SUH | PRESIDENT & CEO | 0.25 | $653,900 |
| LAUREN MCCLELLAND | CFO (START 01/24) | 37.5 | $283,096 |
| ASHLEY SMITH | SECRETARY | 0.25 | $120,545 |
| SA HARTMAN | CFO (THRU 12/23) | 1 | $459,414 |
| VIKKI GARROD | CHIEF OF STAFF | 37.5 | $319,361 |
| JANELLE CAVANAGH | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 37.5 | $297,502 |
| SAUL MACIAS | CHIEF PEOPLE & PLACE OFFICER | 37.5 | $266,922 |
| LAURA GOFF | VP OF IT (THRU 05/24) | 37.5 | $262,737 |
| JONATHAN LOGAN | VP COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (THRU 02/24) | 37.5 | $245,069 |
| THOMAS PETERS | SPECIAL ADV. TO CHAIR (THRU 09/23) | 18.75 | $242,375 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2026 Pirkle Jones Fund Artist Award** announced
2026 Pirkle Jones Fund Artist Award Announcement**$3 million awarded** to keep seniors housed (March 2026)
Marin foundation awards $3M to keep seniors housed**Giving Marin Awards** presented record $100,000 (2024)
GIVING MARIN AWARDS RECORD $100,000 - Giving MarinFoundation maintains active grant opportunities including the Marin Retirement Communities Scholarship Fund and MCF Buck Family Fund Grants
Marin foundation awards $3M to keep seniors housedSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Marin Community Foundation fund?
**Mission:** Mobilizing the power of community and the resources of philanthropy to advance equity for people, places and the planet. The foundation supports a wide range of community needs including: • Social services • Educational programs • The arts • Environmental issues • Human services • Philanthropy and grantmaking
How do I apply for a grant from Marin Community Foundation?
The foundation operates as a public charity with a donor-advised fund structure, allowing donors to direct the distribution and investment of funds. **Scale of Activity:** • Over $3.5 billion in cumulative grants since founding • Over $1 billion granted to Marin nonprofit organizations and schools • 3,825 total grants made • $161.4 million in total grant value (most recent reporting period) • Over $200 million granted in fiscal year 2024 • Over $197 million granted in fiscal year 2022 **Fund St…
Where does Marin Community Foundation make grants?
The foundation grants to nonprofits in Marin County, elsewhere in the United States, and around the world. Primary geographic areas of grantmaking include California, New York, and the District of Columbia.
What size grants does Marin Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Marin Community Foundation awarded 1,383 grants totaling $176.2M — an average of about $127K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Marin Community Foundation's EIN?
Marin Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3007979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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