Marin Cultural Association
To support art and culture in Marin County, including enhancing the programs and facilities at the Marin Center and Marin County Fair.
Marin Cultural Association at a glance
In short: Marin Cultural Association gave $81K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $20,250
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $282,102
- -19.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Marin Cultural Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youth in Arts ($57K). Together the top 4 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Marin Cultural Association gives
- Giving grew 305% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $81K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth in Arts San Rafael, CA | Arts Grant | $57,000 |
| Marin Ballet San Rafael, CA | Arts Grant | $8,000 |
| Marin Shakespeare Company San Rafael, CA | Arts Grant | $8,000 |
| Marin Symphony Association San Rafael, CA | Arts Grant | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $282,102 | $286,595 | $365,549 | $81,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $349,837 | $120,786 | $66,099 | — | — |
| 2023 | $294,884 | $325,660 | $230,995 | — | — |
| 2022 | $235,791 | $220,307 | $206,257 | $20,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $188,374 | $153,886 | $115,036 | — | — |
About Marin Cultural Association
Based on IRS filings
Marin Cultural Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Rafael, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $282K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $81K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marin Cultural Association is led by Steve Dow, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Dow
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Dickson
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Mariscal
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
$14K (2025)
Mark Reynolds
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
$250 (2025)
Diane Doodha
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Phoenix
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marge Bartolini
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Pedersen
Member
Chair → Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Rowitz
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Keaney
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Popell
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Etienne
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Lynch
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Sullivan
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Jones
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Gabriella Calicchio (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Josh Rafner (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Suzie Pollak (2021–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Noralee Monestere McKersie (2024) — Director
- Former: Adam Hirschfelder (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Noralee Monestere (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Gabe Turner (2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Fox (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tammy Edmonson (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Kim Mariscal (Member). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Marin Cultural Association
How much does Marin Cultural Association give each year?
Marin Cultural Association gave $81K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Marin Cultural Association's typical grant size?
Marin Cultural Association's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $20,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Marin Cultural Association give grants?
Marin Cultural Association gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Rafael, CA (4 grants).
Does Marin Cultural Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Marin Cultural Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts Grant" (4 grants).
How large is Marin Cultural Association?
Marin Cultural Association reported $282K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $287K.
What is Marin Cultural Association?
Marin Cultural Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Rafael, CA. It holds $282K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Marin Cultural Association's EIN?
Marin Cultural Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3147067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
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