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.
Every year, kids in Mendocino, Calif., get to parade down Main Street in traditional Chinese regalia as part of a celebration for the Chinese New Year.
But this year, thanks to a $2,100 grant from...more
Thanks to the COVID-19 virus, many animal welfare groups in California's Mendocino County have had to delay or cancel spaying and neutering.
Now, with $208,000 in grants from the Community...more
The Community Foundation also offers vocational scholarships for students interested in technical, trade, and vocational schools. Whether a student...more
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is accepting applications for the 2022 Community Enrichment grant program. The Community Enrichment...more
The grant also included funding for masks, fliers about testing, resources for those in isolation or quarantine, and contact information for the...more
The position young people are dealt with can be complex, and yet the entire economic system is still focused for an age that’s almost gone astray. The solution? Promoting social enterprise and getting these young people integrated into work.