The mission of the Marin Community Foundation is to encourage and apply philanthropic contributions to help improve the human condition, embrace diversity, promote a humane and democratic society, and enhance the community's quality of life, now and for future generations.
The community foundation in Marin County, Calif., that handles hundreds of millions of dollars in donations is shaking up its approach to grantmaking.
The Marin Community Foundation, which has $3...more
A family of four in Marin County, Calif., needs to make $146,087 a year to afford a decent standard of living, according to a new report from the United Ways of California.
That's nearly a...more
"We all have a stake in ensuring that every child thrives in school, and that each child in every part of our county has the opportunity to learn and achieve to the best of their ability."
Those...more
The earthquake that hit northern California in December didn't get the federal government's blessing, but that didn't stop two community foundations from setting aside $1.2 million to help people...more
"If you were to investigate the health of pre-colonial people, there was no addiction.
Substances were prevalent but they were used with a sense of respect for their ancestors."
That's what...more
The ongoing flooding in the San Francisco Bay Area has prompted a call for help from some of the region's biggest donors.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports seven community foundationsincluding...more
A Bay Area woman has been named the new chief philanthropy officer of the $3 billion Marin Community Foundation, the North Bay Business Journal reports.
Janelle Cavanagh has been with the Global...more
Rising sea levels are already taking a toll on one California city, and it's going to get worse.
The San Rafael City Council on Tuesday approved a $762,000 grant to fund a three-year study that...more
Empowerment Plan is a nonprofit aimed at helping countless homeless people find jobs. To combat the country’s homeless crisis, the Plan hires homeless people and teaches them how to make coats for the homeless suffering on the streets.