Grants Program

Some gifts leave a mark long after they are given. This is one of those stories. In the summer of 2025, Marin Charitable lost one of our own. Sara Walker, a beloved member since 2016, passed away along with her husband Mark and son Johnny in the devastating floods that swept through Central Texas. Those of us who knew Sara remember her warmth, her generosity, and her deep love of the outdoors and nature. Her loss shook our community to its core. Sara is survived by her daught

Over and over again, we say that our annual grants ceremony is our favorite event of the year. 58 local nonprofit organizations were awarded grants.

Every child deserves adequate food and shelter, a safe home, school, and neighborhood. Sometimes, focusing on meeting basic challenges, we can get distracted from the fact that young, growing minds and bodies need more.

Do you think you’re a Marin County expert? Take this pop quiz to see what you know: Marin County… is one of the wealthiest counties in America per capita. reports almost 9% of residents living in poverty. offers a thriving arts community and luxury homes. has almost 10,000 kids under 18 who are food insecure. it's all of the above. Marin schools are… consistently ranked the top in the country. unequally funded by district. attended by over 5,000 English Language Learners l