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Giving

Giving

Turn good intentions into good investments.

If you want to make a difference, the Marin Community Foundation makes charitable giving as easy and effective as possible. You can work closely with our philanthropic advisors to craft a personalized giving strategy designed to meet your charitable goals while maximizing the impact of your gifts.

Donors

Whether you have been giving for years or are just beginning to think about how to make the most of your charitable donations, MCF will work with you to make your philanthropic experience personalized and highly rewarding.

Become a Donor

Getting started is easy. MCF can help you with every step of developing and implementing your giving strategy.

Current Donors

Your philanthropic advisor can help you learn more about the groups and issues that matter to you.

How to Give

MCF helps you with all aspects of giving, from what kind of fund works best for you to how to contribute various assets.

 

Advisors

Help your clients fulfill their charitable giving goals with MCF. We'll work as your partner to make the most of your clients' contributions.

MCF Advisor Connect

MCF's e-newsletter for advisors contains timely information on giving that can inform you and your clients.

Comparing Options

Your client has many options for their charitable giving. We make it easy to compare them and provide informed advice.

Advisor Resources

To help with issues related to charitable giving, MCF offers a number of innovative resources. There is never any fee or obligation on your part.

 

Investment Strategy and Performance

MCF's investment strategy helps donors achieve both their financial and philanthropic objectives. Our seasoned Investment Committee oversees five professionally managed and diversified pools.

 

Donor-Advised Funds

Donor-advised funds are an easy way to give to the causes and issues you care about most. You simply contribute to your personal fund, and when you are ready to support an organization, you simply recommend grants from that fund.

Stories of Impact

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Julia and Jake Sze: Sharing Our Plenty
Julia Sze laughs at the idea that she is a philanthropist. “Those big players who...

Steven and Sally Schroeder: Family Giving in Action
The walls in Steven and Sally Schroeder’s book-lined living room in Tiburon are...

From the Resource Library

Your Contact for Giving through MCF

Vice President for Philanthropic Services

Alexandra Derby

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