Bank of Marin- Annual Grant Program

Bank of Marin- Annual Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Bank of Marin
Last Updated: September 08, 2025

Summary

The Bank of Marin's Annual Grant Program focuses on enhancing community welfare through support for nonprofits that promote social and economic vitality, education, and wellness. With a commitment to collaborative efforts since 1990, the bank has invested millions into local initiatives. It prioritizes funding for basic needs, educational programs, and arts access, and has been recognized as a leading corporate philanthropist in Northern California.

Overview

Investing in Our Communities At Bank of Marin: We believe that doing our part to build a stronger community for all is essential to our collective successWe strive to support nonprofits that foster community and economic vitality, equitable access to educational resources and an enriched quality of life.We commit to working with local organization in a collaborative manner through focused leadership, volunteerism, giving and financial education. Since opening our doors in 1990, we—along with our employees—have donated millions of dollars, served on hundreds of nonprofit boards/committees and volunteered thousands of hours to local philanthropic endeavors. Bank of Marin has consistently been ranked one of the “Top Corporate Philanthropists” by San Francisco Business Times since 2003, was inducted into NorthBay Biz’s “Best of” Hall of Fame in 2024, and ranked top 10 in Sacramento Business Journal’s Corporate Direct Giving List for philanthropic efforts in 2023. Grant Funding Priorities Social & Economic Vitality: Foster a thriving economy and community by supporting efforts to meet basic needs. Organization and programs related to: Basic needs and social safety net programs, economic development, affordable housing, and small business support, especially BIPOC and women-owned business. Education Enable youth and adults to gain the skills to thrive personally and professionally. Organization and programs related to: youth financial literacyyouth and professional development programs, access gaps in education (especially S.T.E.A.M. education) and professional development, and youth mentorship, college preparedness and academic success. Enrichment & Wellness Enhance quality of life and provide access to health and wellness programs. Organization and programs related to: access to arts and cultural experiences, animal rescue and animal-human therapy, programs and services for people with diverse abilities. environment and sustainability.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 501(c)(3) organizations may apply.Our annual grant program generally focuses on the following giving priorities across 10 Northern California counties:Alameda, Amador, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Sonoma Counties.

Ineligibility

Our giving policy prohibits contributions to individuals, private foundations, “pass-through” organizations (organizations that re-grant funds), political or lobbying activities, and cause-related marketing.