Impact Since 1987
The Marin Community Foundation (MCF) first opened its doors in January 1987 with the responsibility to steward and distribute the Leonard and Beryl Buck Foundation (Buck Trust).
In the years since, we have evolved into one of the country’s largest and most successful community foundations, housing over 850 charitable funds established by individuals, families, and organizations. We combine our proximity to Marin’s most pressing issues with our global, national, and regional perspectives to build a better world from the ground up.
STRATEGIC VISION
In 2022 we embarked on a strategic planning process — the first in MCF’s history. The process left no stone unturned in its quest to design an organization optimized for impact.
A unique history & bright future.
As the only community foundation in the country established by court order, we have a unique history. Read about our past – and our current state – here.
The power of our people.
To deliver philanthropy with impact takes passion, commitment and strategic smarts. Meet the staff, board, and committees that make MCF a world-class institution.
Careers with impact.
A career at MCF means working every day towards impact on some of the toughest community challenges. It also means enjoying the company of amazing and thoughtful folks united in their ambition to create meaningful change. We think it’s a special place and we'd love for you to join us.
18%
Marin - $34 million
27%
Bay Area - $51 million
41%
National - $78 million
14%
International - $27 million
News
The Marin Community Foundation has concluded a three-year, $3.5 million experiment with guaranteed minimum income.
The three-year cycle will involve $30 million that will be devoted to the works of more than 80 Marin organizations.
MCF is granting $10 million annually for the next 3 years to over 80 Marin County organizations through its Community Power Initiative (CPI).
