Marin Idea Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAUSALITO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.0M
+31.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+21.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.1M
+21.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marin Idea Fund reported a distributable amount of $367K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Marin Idea Fund
Based on IRS filings
Marin Idea Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAUSALITO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,011,544 | $6,837,526 | $7,387,852 |
| Revenue | $1,462,004 | $1,517,553 | $1,935,748 |
| Expenses | $1,100,585 | $931,455 | $723,183 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,090,024 | $895,635 | $700,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,458,547 | $1,485,327 | $1,935,748 |
| Distributable Amount | $366,804 | $325,187 | $306,128 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Marin Made ($1,090,024).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARIN MADE SAUSALITO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,090,024 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH A SHAW | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| GEORGIA PAGE SHAW | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| FRANK ALEXANDER SHAW | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| GARY TESTA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DR JAMES GARDNER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marin Idea Fund?
Marin Idea Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAUSALITO, CA. It holds $9.0M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Marin Idea Fund?
As of 2023, Marin Idea Fund holds $9.0M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M in 2023.
Where does Marin Idea Fund operate?
Marin Idea Fund has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Marin Idea Fund award?
In 2023, Marin Idea Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Marin Idea Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Marin Idea Fund reported a distributable amount of $367K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Marin Idea Fund's EIN?
Marin Idea Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5112856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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