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Donors

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Get the most out of what you give. Giving through the Marin Community Foundation ensures your contributions make the biggest difference possible. We have created smarter, more effective ways to make an impact on the organizations and issues that mean the most to you — here in Marin, elsewhere in the U.S., or around the world.

Become a Donor

It's easy to start donating through MCF. Our philanthropic advisors will be with you every step of the way to create and implement a personal giving strategy based on your needs.

5 Questions to Get Started

Every new donor can quickly get started by exploring five questions about giving.

Comparing Options

You have many options for giving. We can help you understand them and make an informed choice that meets your needs.

Fees

MCF's fees are highly attractive and are another benefit of working with us.

 

Current Donors

Your contributions are already hard at work creating change, but there's a lot more MCF can do for you. Let our philanthropic advisors show you even more ways to to put your generosity to work.

Working with MCF

MCF offers personalized one-on-one services and valuable resources to help you meet all of your charitable goals, including legacy planning and involving your family in your giving.

MCF Donor Express

Once you've established a fund at MCF, you can easily recommend grants and track your giving online using MCF Donor Express.

 

How to Give

While you have many things to consider, giving doesn't have to be complicated. We can help you learn about different kinds of funds, what assets you can contribute to your fund, making giving part of your estate plan, and lots more.

Donor-Advised Funds

Donor-advised funds are an easy way to give to any organization of your choosing.

Other Funds

Choose from a variety of other kinds of funds that can help you meet your charitable goals.

What to Give

MCF accepts an assortment of assets, including cash, securities, real estate, personal property, bequests, retirement plan assets, and life insurance.

Legacy Planning

We can help you make charitable giving a part of your estate plans, so your generosity can benefit many generations to come.

Organization Funds

Organization Funds are established by nonprofit groups as part of their overall fundraising strategy.

Special Interest Funds

You can contribute online to several funds that benefit a variety of community efforts.

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From the Resource Library

Your Contact for Giving through MCF

Vice President for Philanthropic Services

Elizabeth Brown

Vice President for Philanthropic Services

415.464.2517

"My relationship with MCF comes down to trust. My clients count on me, and I refer them to MCF because MCF has earned my trust."

Deborah Breiner
Estate Planning Attorney, San Rafael