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Ross Valley Reporter January 25-31, 2005 'Invisible' Charity gives out $140,000 for Kids Olga Azar, Editor A little-known Marin charity gave out $140,000 in funds to 55 organizations at a ceremony last week at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ross. The Marin Charitable Association, in existence since 1961, does not have as large a profile as other charitable institutions for a reason: it’s not an organization with an office and staff, and 100 percent of the funds it receives are donated. Marin Independent Journal Wednesday, January 21, 2004 Group gives $150,000 in grants to 40 local programs for kids by Tad Whitaker The Marin Charitable Association today distributed $150,000 in small grants to 40 local programs that benefit children. Recipients received their money at a ceremony at the Manzanita Recreation Center in Marin City, attended by many members of the association, which was founded in 1961, yet has no endowment, no paid staff, and pays its bills with $40 annual dues from about 100 members. San Rafael News Pointer January 20-26, 2004 Marin Charitable Association gives grant to youth services committee Damien English, Associate Editor The Marin Charitable Association (MCA) has once again boosted support programs for Marin County’s youth through this year’s annual grant giveaway, which awarded $150,000 to 40 non-profit organizations. Since 1961, MCA has provided over $2 million to local non-profits that work with at-risk youth. Below are two articles that spotlight several of the organizations that receive MCA funding. Novato Advance January 26-31, 2005 Marin Charitable gives $140,000 in grants By Meghan Whitbeck, Staff Writer On January 18, MCA’s grants board handed out checks to the 55 groups, and listened to each recipient share his program’s recent accomplishments. This year, six Novato programs received grants. Point Reyes Light January 8, 2004 Dance Palace camp receives big grant Marin Charitable Association announced this week that a $3,500 grant will be given to the Dance Palace’s Summer Camp Program. The money will give children and students scholarship money to attend the camp.