Marin Community Foundation
95% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Marin Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Novato, California, registered in 1986, with $252,447,207 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
5 Hamilton Landing Ste 200, Novato, CA, 94949 EIN 94-3007979 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$252.4M
▲ 8.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$257.5M
Net assets
$1.0B
Employees
78
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs · $2 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Marin Community Foundation: 95% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating47 mo reserves · -2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Marin Community Foundation: 47 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Marin Community Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Marin Community Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Mobilizing the power of community and the resources of philanthropy to advance equity for people, places and the planet.
What they do
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5 Hamilton Landing Ste 200, Novato, CA, 94949
- City
- Novato
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $79.3M (FY2013) to $252.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $139.1MNet assets $1.0B
Operating margin
-2.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1B
Total liabilities
$139.1M
Net assets
$1.0B
Salaries & benefits
$16.6M
6% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $252,447,207▲8.5% | $257,500,944▲57.2% | $1,001,883,557▲3.0% | $1,140,988,439▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $232,749,407▲3.3% | $163,851,748▼71.8% | $973,060,903▲15.5% | $1,106,991,961▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $225,299,426▼63.1% | $581,478,010▲337% | $842,840,947▼36.0% | $963,516,411▼32.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $611,176,861▲160% | $133,099,772▲0.1% | $1,317,401,803▲96.2% | $1,422,633,214▲88.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $235,366,683▲39.7% | $132,913,110▲16.9% | $671,455,594▲18.5% | $755,211,408▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $168,522,360▲17.4% | $113,715,124▲77.0% | $566,605,845▲14.3% | $649,972,869▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $143,579,406▲4.7% | $64,241,714▲29.6% | $495,578,887▲26.4% | $571,672,594▲28.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $137,147,444▲120% | $49,580,005▲1.4% | $392,180,038▲43.8% | $444,817,716▲37.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $62,227,078▲9.4% | $48,901,352▲26.4% | $272,684,846▲2.4% | $324,413,622▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $56,887,505▼28.2% | $38,684,083▼59.1% | $266,340,237▼3.5% | $308,092,452▼25.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $79,270,897 | $94,689,929▲4.1% | $276,039,370▲3.8% | $414,153,079▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $90,960,458▲17.7% | $265,864,873▲6.7% | $388,548,743▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $77,261,359▲9.7% | $249,191,047▲16.7% | $372,238,981▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $70,449,786▲12.1% | $213,605,483▲27.8% | $333,013,779▲31.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $62,860,310 | $167,204,970 | $254,283,736 | 990 |
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Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Rhea Suh — $653,900 (0.25% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea Suh | President & Ceo | 0.25 | $653,900 |
| 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 |
| Lauren Mcclelland | Cfo (start 01/24) | 37.5 | $283,096 |
| 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 |
| Ashley Smith | Secretary | 0.25 | $120,545 |
| Brigitte Moran | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Dainiel Skaff | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Debra Wetherby | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Mark Buell | Board Chair | 5 | — |
| Maureen Sedonaen | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Mitchell Cohen | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Peter Hamilton | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Ralph Gonzales | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Robert J Reynolds | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Roxanne Richards | Board Member | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Arabella Advisors LLC | Consulting Service | $988,000 |
| Crewcial Partners | Consulting Service | $523,438 |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP | Audit | $505,553 |
| Shartsis Friese LLP | Legal Consulting | $376,351 |
| Vrp Consulting Inc | It Service | $353,481 |
Grants received · $367.3M total
152 grants to Marin Community Foundation totaling $367.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holdfast Tr | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | 2024 | $17,040,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $6,025,000 |
| Holdfast Tr | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | 2024 | $3,250,000 |
| Chalten Tr | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | 2024 | $2,422,000 |
| Rf Catalytic Capital Inc | To provide technical assistance | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $685,420 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $431,959 |
| Tail Wind Tr | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | 2024 | $420,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $388,825 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Project support | 2024 | $253,797 |
| Wilder Tr | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | 2024 | $135,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Environment, philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking foundations | 2024 | $120,000 |
| Sojourner Tr | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Community improvement | 2024 | $100,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $50,667 |
Grants made · $176.2M in FY2023
1,383 grants totaling $176.2M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Marin Community Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Friends of Winchester College | Provide support for the bursary endowment fund | $22,500,000 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | Provide general operating support | $14,045,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Benefit the joanne haas memorial fund | $4,809,950 |
| The Commons Foundation | Provide general operating support | $2,996,351 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Establish the marshall carroll endowment in urology | $2,796,630 |
| Tipping Point Community | Provide general operating support | $2,732,000 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | Provide general operating support | $2,528,500 |
| First 5 Santa Clara | Provide general operating support | $2,500,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | Provide educational scholarship support | $1,860,458 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Support for hedco institute in the college of education at the university of oregon | $1,854,954 |
| Purdue Research Foundation | Support for the elmore family school of electrical and computer engineering | $1,785,000 |
| Cornell University | Provide a scholarship to the san rafael high school scholarship | $1,666,334 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Provide general operating support | $1,597,250 |
| Homeward Bound of Marin | Provide general operating support | $1,280,540 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Support for king cahill family fund | $1,265,088 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Marin Community Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Marin Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3007979, based in Novato, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Marin Community Foundation's EIN?
- Marin Community Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3007979.
- How much revenue does Marin Community Foundation report?
- Marin Community Foundation reported $252,447,207 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Marin Community Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Marin Community Foundation spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Marin Community Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Marin Community Foundation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Marin Community Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Marin Community Foundation's latest Form 990 is $653,900, paid to Rhea Suh (President & Ceo).
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Data for Marin Community Foundation (EIN 94-3007979) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.