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Community Foundation of Mendocino County
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is a nonprofit organization serving all of Mendocino County and its service areas. We help people give back in ways that matter to them and in ways that strengthen local communities.
We are a local organization supported and led by thoughtful and engaged people who care about Mendocino County. Our board and staff are continually cultivating deeper knowledge about the issues and opportunities that shape our community. We monitor community needs and opportunities in a variety of areas. We work on a local level, using our knowledge and our relationships to find the best return on every donor’s philanthropic investment.
Web Address
www.communityfound.org
We are a local organization supported and led by thoughtful and engaged people who care about Mendocino County. Our board and staff are continually cultivating deeper knowledge about the issues and opportunities that shape our community. We monitor community needs and opportunities in a variety of areas. We work on a local level, using our knowledge and our relationships to find the best return on every donor’s philanthropic investment.
Web Address
www.communityfound.org
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Assets
2020 - 38,419,802
2019 - 36,090,120
2018 - 36,759,856
2020 - 38,419,802
2019 - 36,090,120
2018 - 36,759,856
Domestic Grants
2020 - 3,187,519
2019 - 3,788,534
2020 - 3,187,519
2019 - 3,788,534
Recent News from Community Foundation of Mendocino County
From the Chief: The best Christmas present ever
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
This week, I'd like to talk about another great way to support our community: donating to the Community Foundation of Mendocino County. You...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
This week, I'd like to talk about another great way to support our community: donating to the Community Foundation of Mendocino County. You...more
Giving Back: Transition and Trust, Consistency and change
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
At the Community Foundation, we recently came to that time all successful organizations must face, when the original CEO retires and a new...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
At the Community Foundation, we recently came to that time all successful organizations must face, when the original CEO retires and a new...more
Chronicle's Philanthropy 400 Ranking Overlooks DAF Value
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, California Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Mendocino County, Knight Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Maine Community Foundation, Montana Community Foundation, Perrin Family Foundation, Proteus Fund, Case Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, Denver Foundation
Chronicle's Philanthropy 400 Ranking Overlooks DAF Value ... On Thursday, October 27, 2016, the Chronicle of Philanthropy released this year's ... grossly mischaracterizing the value and importance...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, California Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Mendocino County, Knight Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Maine Community Foundation, Montana Community Foundation, Perrin Family Foundation, Proteus Fund, Case Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, Denver Foundation
Chronicle's Philanthropy 400 Ranking Overlooks DAF Value ... On Thursday, October 27, 2016, the Chronicle of Philanthropy released this year's ... grossly mischaracterizing the value and importance...more
Support student athletes
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
It might be possible to set up a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation of Mendocino County. I called that foundation and learned that...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
It might be possible to set up a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation of Mendocino County. I called that foundation and learned that...more
Giving Back: Riding off into the sunset
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Susanne Norgard, shown here at an arts reception, announced earlier this year that she would be retiring from the Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Susanne Norgard, shown here at an arts reception, announced earlier this year that she would be retiring from the Community Foundation...more
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County Community Enrichment Grant guidelines
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
This year, the Community Foundation is again inviting collaborative proposals from two or more organizations working together on a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
This year, the Community Foundation is again inviting collaborative proposals from two or more organizations working together on a...more
Giving Back: Making connections in a new community
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
The Community Foundation introduced Steve to the Redwood Forest Foundation, and the organization's Biochar program immediately sparked...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
The Community Foundation introduced Steve to the Redwood Forest Foundation, and the organization's Biochar program immediately sparked...more
Giving Back: How regional grants are made
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
After over 15 years of making grants in Mendocino County, the Community Foundation is well known by many nonprofit organizations, but...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
After over 15 years of making grants in Mendocino County, the Community Foundation is well known by many nonprofit organizations, but...more
Susanne Norgard retiring from Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County has announced that Susanne Norgard, who has served as executive director and CEO for the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County has announced that Susanne Norgard, who has served as executive director and CEO for the...more
Giving Back: Reflections from a new program officer
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Micheline White (left) of Coast Seniors in Point Arena receives a grant check from Michelle Rich (right), program officer of the Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Micheline White (left) of Coast Seniors in Point Arena receives a grant check from Michelle Rich (right), program officer of the Community...more
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Childcare Charitable Group Named Top Social Enterprise
Employers For Childcare Charitable Group (EFCG), a Lisburn-based charity, has been crowned top Social Enterprise at the Ulster Final of 2014’s Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. EFCG seeks to “make it easier for parents with dependent children to get into work and to stay in work.”