◈ Homepage — https://www.marincf.org/Skip to content DONOR LOGIN GRANTEE LOGIN Make an Impact Our Marin Community Our Initiatives Research & Perspectives Inside MCF CONTACT This planet can only prosper when we all prosper. We need to disrupt the status quo that has created a world that works for some, but not all. But we can’t do it alone.  Join us. Get involved. Let's shake things up. MAKE AN IMPACT Philanthropy today demands ingenuity and speed. Because the challenges we face are complex and urgent. LEARN MORE From philanthropic advising to strategy consulting to support services for foundations - we've got you covered. A partnership with MCF delivers the expertise, connections, and financial benefits your giving deserves. Leverage every dollar of your philanthropic capital with fresh approaches, like impact investing, pooled funds, loans and more. OUR MARIN COMMUNITY It’s the county we live in and love, spectacular in so many ways. But not everyone in Marin is thriving. It’s our responsibility to use our privileged position to help us all feel more connected as
a community. Learn more What is MCF? Press play & see! Understanding who we are and what we do shouldn’t be complicated. That’s why we created a video series to explain it all—a set of six short, engaging videos that break down who we are, what we offer, and how we make an impact. Each video is under 90 seconds, giving you a quick and easy way to learn about MCF, donor-advised funds, and more. Hopefully, they'll spur some conversations with us! WATCH THE SERIES OUR INITIATIVES INITIATIVES THAT CHAMPION EQUITY Research among nonprofit partners, donors, and Marin residents identified two escalating crises in our community as the most urgent — and where MCF will focus its energy: Building Resilient Communities and Affordable Housing & Homelessness. We're also hoping to reduce the administrative burden of Marin's hardworking nonprofits with our new Community Power Initiative. LEARN MORE Research & Perspectives In four decades of partnering with community and donors, we've collectively achieved a lot. And learned a lot along the way. Sharing those learnings, along with some well-informed perspectives, can help solve the problems that persist. Read more WANT TO LEARN MORE? GET IN TOUCH Join our community, and sign up for our newsletter. ✕ Get the latest from Marin Community Foundation (MCF) Name Email Select which emails you would like to receive from us Community Donor Subscribe TOMORROW FOR US ALL. 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Changing the Game Climate Report Strategic Vision Vision, Mission, and Values The Numbers Our History Contact Us Careers QUICK LINKS Our People Leadership Team Our Staff Board of Directors Investment Committee Professional Advisor Committee Quick Links Book Meeting Room See a job opening that piques your interest? ✕ MCF Leadership Rhea Suh President & CEO Email Rhea Rhea Suh is a senior executive with more than 25 years of philanthropic, environmental and public policy experience. Prior to joining MCF in 2021, Rhea served as the third president of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), where under her leadership, the organization grew by more than $50 million and increased its membership by more than 40 percent. Before joining NRDC, Rhea served as the assistant secretary for policy, management, and budget at the U.S. Department of the Interior. She was nominated for the position by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate in 2009. She led several cross-cutting initiatives at the department including establishing a successful diversity program for the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, leading the inter-agency Wildland Fire national coordinating body, and creating the first-ever national strategy for federal land acquisition. Prior to her appointment to the Interior Department, Rhea worked at both the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, focusing on strategies dedicated to environmental conservation and clean energy in the West. Rhea earned her bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Barnard College and received a Fulbright Fellowship to Seoul, South Korea. She also earned a master's degree in education, administration, planning, and social policy from Harvard University. Jason Blau Chief Strategy Officer Email Jason Jason Blau leads MCF’s Strategy team, which seeks to align all MCF’s work to the greatest impact. Jason brings more than 15 years of experience in philanthropic strategy. His commitment to social impact has led him to work across social and environmental challenges, find innovative ways to support communities, and facilitate partnerships between different funders, organizations, and the diverse communities they seek to serve. Prior to joining MCF, Jason was a Director and partner at Redstone, which helps philanthropies, nonprofits, and governments solve the world’s most urgent social issues. Jason’s work at Redstone included shepherding a major foundation’s strategy refresh across domestic and global initiatives, serving as the founding Strategy Lead for the Water Funder Initiative, and helping launch the Collaborative for Gender + Reproductive Equity. Jason graduated magna cum laude from Yale University  with a degree in ethics, politics, and economics. His thesis analyzed regulatory schemes to balance economic growth  and environmental protection in Chile, where he spent the summer as a Bates Fellow. Betsy Campbell Chief Philanthropy Officer Email Betsy Betsy Campbell oversees the Philanthropic Partnerships team, focused on engaging donors in meaningful, impactful giving. She is a nationally respected philanthropic leader, most recently serving as Executive Vice President at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, where she spent two decades overseeing large-scale domestic and international grantmaking, advancing equity driven philanthropic practice, and leading with deep values, warmth, and rigor.  Prior to RBF, Betsy spent 12 years at the Ford Foundation, in senior programmatic roles, overseeing a broad array of community development and rural property grantmaking initiatives.  Betsy received a BSFS at Georgetown University and an MA in International Relations at Johns Hopkins University. She has occupied positions on several boards throughout her career, and currently serves as trustee for the Trust for Mutual Understanding and as a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.    Michelle DePass Chief Community Impact Officer Email Michelle Michelle DePass leads MCF’s newest team, Marin 24x7, which represents the organization’s commitment to be more proximate to the communities it serves. Michelle is a lawyer by training and a social activist by nature. As a young professional, she founded one of the country’s first environmental justice organizations, uplifting the reality of environmental racism. She has worked at all levels of government--city, state and federal - in a wide variety of roles, most notably as the Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, under President Barack Obama. In that role, she ran the Office of International and Tribal Affairs. As a Dean at The New School, in New York City, she provided vision and management over multiple degree and certification offerings, with 500 active graduate students, 90 full-time and part-time faculty, 22 staff members and $10M budget. In the philanthropic arena, Michelle was one of the first program officers at the Ford Foundation focused on social change and racial equality in the United States.  She also served as the President & CEO of the Meyer Memorial Trust, one of the largest private funders in Oregon, with $1.1 billion in assets and 45 staff. She received a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Political Science from Tufts University and a Master of Public Administration from Baruch College School of Public Affairs. She received her JD from Fordham University School of Law and is a member of the New York State Bar. Saul Macias Chief People & Place Officer Email Saul Saul joined MCF in 2017 with more than 20 years of HR experience in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Prior to joining MCF, Saul was a Partner and HR Consultant at ABD SharedHR.  Prior to that, he served in various HR capacities at the Stupski Foundation, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Macy’s West, Scient, and INROADS. He chaired the Board of Directors for the Northern California Human Resources Association and currently serves on the Achieve Mission Board of Directors. He is fluent in Spanish and English. He received BA from Pomona College and his MBA from University of San Francisco.   Lauren McClelland Chief Financial Officer Email Lauren Lauren joined MCF in 2019, bringing over ten years of experience from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP within their Assurance practice. In this role, she advised clients on all aspects of technical accounting and complex Research & Perspectives: Impacting… | Marin Community Foundation Skip to content Make an Impact Overview Experience MCF Enjoy the Benefits Leverage Your Capital In New Ways Our Marin Community Overview A Place We Can All Call Home How we Support Nonprofits CommunityFirst Loan Fund Our Initiatives Overview Building Resilient Communities Affordable Housing & Homelessness Community Power Research & Perspectives Overview Thought Leadership News / Press Research Reports Links to Good Data Inside MCF Overview Strategic Vision Vision, Mission, and Values The Numbers Our History Contact Us Careers Donor Login Grantee Login Contact Back Donor Login Grantee Login Make an Impact Our Marin Community Our Initiatives Research & Perspectives Inside MCF Contact Experience MCF Enjoy the Benefits Leverage Your Capital In New Ways Quick Links Advising Services Professional Advisor Resources Upsource Investment Strategies Quick Links Donor-Advised Funds The Family Office of Philanthropy Venture Impact Program Imprint Legacy Funds Learn how we're supporting Marin residents facing food insecurity Learn more A Place We Can All Call Home How we Support Nonprofits CommunityFirst Loan Fund Quick Links Novato Marin City West Marin The Canal Supporting those facing food insecurity Building Resilient Communities Affordable Housing & Homelessness Community Power Quick Links Urgent Response Strategic Vision Housing Solutions for Workers in West Marin Thought Leadership News / Press Research Reports Links to Good Data New! Changing the Game Climate Report Strategic Vision Vision, Mission, and Values The Numbers Our History Contact Us Careers QUICK LINKS Our People Leadership Team Our Staff Board of Directors Investment Committee Professional Advisor Committee Quick Links Book Meeting Room See a job opening that piques your interest? ✕ Research & Perspectives That Matter Our Impact in Marin With our donors, we have built hundreds of affordable housing units so more people can live in one of the healthiest counties in California. We piloted Marin’s first guaranteed income program, making a world of difference for 125 low-income moms. We supported thousands of young people in their journey into and through college, most being the first in their families to do so. We ensured access to nurturing and safe daycare. The Marin Carbon project was the genesis of carbon farming and is now widespread. Safe Routes to Schools was adopted in counties nationwide, and our Green and Healthy Homes initiative attracted millions in federal funds for safe, healthy, and efficient housing for low-income families. When COVID-19 struck, we rallied our communities to raise over $10 million for emergency rental assistance.  It’s our responsibility and honor to be forever committed to the growth and well-being of Marin, this place we call home. Here we walk you through what we're thinking about, the actions we're undertaking, insightful research and the impact we're having in the community.  MCF Thought Leadership Rhea Suh, CEO of MCF, Launches First Of Its Kind Substack About the Power Of Community Foundations Read more Changing the Game A groundbreaking report on community-based strategies and climate mitigation Read more Fueling Innovation to Navigate the Wildfire Challenge Ahead Co-authored feature in Stanford Social Innovation Review Read more Unseen and Unheard No More: West Marin Agricultural Worker Housing Opinion Piece in the Point Reyes Light Read more Community foundations represent an untapped resource to address climate change Opinion and commentary featured in The Well News Read more Marin Voice: Democracy demands your participation today Opinion and commentary featured in the Marin Independent Journal Read more Rhea Suh, President and CEO, Marin Community Foundation: Leveraging the power and talent of the grassroots Feature in Philanthropy News Digest Read more New leaders see community foundations as more than a philanthropic bank Feature in The Chronicle of Philanthropy Read more News 2026 Pirkle Jones Artist Award Announcement LEARN MORE May 11, 2026 MCF Revamps the Food On Every Table Fund To address our community’s most pressing needs, we are retrofitting the Food on Every Table Fund so that remaining resources provide direct assistance to Marin County residents whose SNAP benefits were impacted by recent federal cuts. Click to learn more.  Learn More July 8, 2025 Pirkle Jones Fund of MCF Announces Four x $100,000 Grant Recipients Each award will use the arts to build, inspire or unite four communities within Marin County: Marin City, the Canal district of San Rafael, Novato and West Marin. Read more June 20, 2025 MCF Announces Changes to Board of Directors Two new board members have been appointed, and a new Board Chair and Vice Chair have been named. Read more March 10, 2025 Pirkle Jones Fund of MCF Announces New Grant Opportunities 4 x $100,000 grants are available to local artists to inspire community spirit in Marin Learn More Sep 14, 2024 West Marin Agriculture Worker Housing Report Released The report, commissioned by MCF, the County of Marin and West Marin Fund is covered in the Marin IJ Read more September 10, 2024 A Poncho for Climate Action  Jane Fonda Partners With Margaret O’Leary and Marin Community Foundation Read more Jun 17, 2024 Marin Community Foundation’s New Strategy Fits Our Times Editorial in the Marin Independent Journal Read more May 11, 2026 MCF Revamps the Food On Every Table Fund To address our community’s most pressing needs, we are retrofitting the Food on Every Table Fund so that remaining resources provide direct assistance to Marin County residents whose SNAP benefits were impacted by recent federal cuts. Click to learn more.  Learn More July 8, 2025 Pirkle Jones Fund of MCF Announces Four x $100,000 Grant Recipients Each award will use the arts to build, inspire or unite four communities within Marin County: Marin City, the Canal district of San Rafael, Novato and West Marin. Read more June 20, 2025 MCF Announces Changes to Board of Directors Two new board members have been appointed, and a new Board Chair and Vice Chair have been named. Read more March 10, 2025 Pirkle Jones Fund of MCF Announces New Grant Opportunities 4 x $100,000 grants are available to local artists to inspire community spirit in Marin Learn More Sep 14, 2024 West Marin Agriculture Worker Housing Report Released The report, commissioned by MCF, the County of Marin and West Marin Fund is covered in the Marin IJ Read more September 10, 2024 A Poncho for Climate Action  Jane Fonda Partners With Margaret O’Leary and Marin Community Foundation Read more Jun 17, 2024 Marin Community Foundation’s New Strategy Fits Our Times Editorial in the Marin Independent Journal Read more Research worth reading Marin County Economic Vitality Report, January-June 2025 Marin County's first wide-ranging analysis of the region’s economic trends, opportunities, and challenges. Read It Growing Together: Advancing Housing Solutions for Workers in West Marin A study that sheds light on the web of issues impacting housing for West Marin’s agricultural and service workers. Read an Exec. Summary A Portrait of Marin Marin County Human Development Report Read more Un Retrato de Marin Informe sobre el desarrollo humano para el Condado de Marin Read more Book of MOM Interviews with 93 Marin Moms on their journey towards self-sufficiency. Read more El libro de la mamà Entrevistas con 93 mamás de Marin en su viaje hacia la autosuficiencia. Read more Links worth clicking Marin County Health Equity Zone Dashboard APR 30, 2024 Read more 2025 Community Needs Assessment Community Action Marin's biennial survey of 750 low-income county residents Read the results Marin County Community Indicators Metrics on income, housing affordability, emergency readiness & public lands Get the data 2024 Marin County Point in Time Census & Survey Sep 30, 2024 Read more Our news col Research & Perspectives: Impacting… | Marin Community Foundation Skip to content Make an Impact Overview Experience MCF Enjoy the Benefits Leverage Your Capital In New Ways Our Marin Community Overview A Place We Can All Call Home How we Support Nonprofits CommunityFirst Loan Fund Our Initiatives Overview Building Resilient Communities Affordable Housing & Homelessness Community Power Research & Perspectives Overview Thought Leadership News / Press Research Reports Links to Good Data Inside MCF Overview Strategic Vision Vision, Mission, and Values The Numbers Our History Contact Us Careers Donor Login Grantee Login Contact Back Donor Login Grantee Login Make an Impact Our Marin Community Our Initiatives Research & Perspectives Inside MCF Contact Experience MCF Enjoy the Benefits Leverage Your Capital In New Ways Quick Links Advising Services Professional Advisor Resources Upsource Investment Strategies Quick Links Donor-Advised Funds The Family Office of Philanthropy Venture Impact Program Imprint Legacy Funds Learn how we're supporting Marin residents facing food insecurity Learn more A Place We Can All Call Home How we Support Nonprofits CommunityFirst Loan Fund Quick Links Novato Marin City West Marin The Canal Supporting those facing food insecurity Building Resilient Communities Affordable Housing & Homelessness Community Power Quick Links Urgent Response Strategic Vision Housing Solutions for Workers in West Marin Thought Leadership News / Press Research Reports Links to Good Data New! Changing the Game Climate Report Strategic Vision Vision, Mission, and Values The Numbers Our History Contact Us Careers QUICK LINKS Our People Leadership Team Our Staff Board of Directors Investment Committee Professional Advisor Committee Quick Links Book Meeting Room See a job opening that piques your interest? ✕ Research & Perspectives That Matter Our Impact in Marin With our donors, we have built hundreds of affordable housing units so more people can live in one of the healthiest counties in California. We piloted Marin’s first guaranteed income program, making a world of difference for 125 low-income moms. We supported thousands of young people in their journey into and through college, most being the first in their families to do so. We ensured access to nurturing and safe daycare. The Marin Carbon project was the genesis of carbon farming and is now widespread. Safe Routes to Schools was adopted in counties nationwide, and our Green and Healthy Homes initiative attracted millions in federal funds for safe, healthy, and efficient housing for low-income families. When COVID-19 struck, we rallied our communities to raise over $10 million for emergency rental assistance.  It’s our responsibility and honor to be forever committed to the growth and well-being of Marin, this place we call home. Here we walk you through what we're thinking about, the actions we're undertaking, insightful research and the impact we're having in the community.  MCF Thought Leadership Rhea Suh, CEO of MCF, Launches First Of Its Kind Substack About the Power Of Community Foundations Read more Changing the Game A groundbreaking report on community-based strategies and climate mitigation Read more Fueling Innovation to Navigate the Wildfire Challenge Ahead Co-authored feature in Stanford Social Innovation Review Read more Unseen and Unheard No More: West Marin Agricultural Worker Housing Opinion Piece in the Point Reyes Light Read more Community foundations represent an untapped resource to address climate change Opinion and commentary featured in The Well News Read more Marin Voice: Democracy demands your participation today Opinion and commentary featured in the Marin Independent Journal Read more Rhea Suh, President and CEO, Marin Community Foundation: Leveraging the power and talent of the grassroots Feature in Philanthropy News Digest Read more New leaders see community foundations as more than a philanthropic bank Feature in The Chronicle of Philanthropy Read more News 2026 Pirkle Jones Artist Award Announcement LEARN MORE May 11, 2026 MCF Revamps the Food On Every Table Fund To address our community’s most pressing needs, we are retrofitting the Food on Every Table Fund so that remaining resources provide direct assistance to Marin County residents whose SNAP benefits were impacted by recent federal cuts. Click to learn more.  Learn More July 8, 2025 Pirkle Jones Fund of MCF Announces Four x $100,000 Grant Recipients Each award will use the arts to build, inspire or unite four communities within Marin County: Marin City, the Canal district of San Rafael, Novato and West Marin. Read more June 20, 2025 MCF Announces Changes to Board of Directors Two new board members have been appointed, and a new Board Chair and Vice Chair have been named. Read more March 10, 2025 Pirkle Jones Fund of MCF Announces New Grant Opportunities 4 x $100,000 grants are available to local artists to inspire community spirit in Marin Learn More Sep 14, 2024 West Marin Agriculture Worker Housing Report Released The report, commissioned by MCF, the County of Marin and West Marin Fund is covered in the Marin IJ Read more September 10, 2024 A Poncho for Climate Action  Jane Fonda Partners With Margaret O’Leary and Marin Community Foundation Read more Jun 17, 2024 Marin Community Foundation’s New Strategy Fits Our Times Editorial in the Marin Independent Journal Read more May 11, 2026 MCF Revamps the Food On Every Table Fund To address our community’s most pressing needs, we are retrofitting the Food on Every Table Fund so that remaining resources provide direct assistance to Marin County residents whose SNAP benefits were impacted by recent federal cuts. Click to learn more.  Learn More July 8, 2025 Pirkle Jones Fund of MCF Announces Four x $100,000 Grant Recipients Each award will use the arts to build, inspire or unite four communities within Marin County: Marin City, the Canal district of San Rafael, Novato and West Marin. Read more June 20, 2025 MCF Announces Changes to Board of Directors Two new board members have been appointed, and a new Board Chair and Vice Chair have been named. Read more March 10, 2025 Pirkle Jones Fund of MCF Announces New Grant Opportunities 4 x $100,000 grants are available to local artists to inspire community spirit in Marin Learn More Sep 14, 2024 West Marin Agriculture Worker Housing Report Released The report, commissioned by MCF, the County of Marin and West Marin Fund is covered in the Marin IJ Read more September 10, 2024 A Poncho for Climate Action  Jane Fonda Partners With Margaret O’Leary and Marin Community Foundation Read more Jun 17, 2024 Marin Community Foundation’s New Strategy Fits Our Times Editorial in the Marin Independent Journal Read more Research worth reading Marin County Economic Vitality Report, January-June 2025 Marin County's first wide-ranging analysis of the region’s economic trends, opportunities, and challenges. Read It Growing Together: Advancing Housing Solutions for Workers in West Marin A study that sheds light on the web of issues impacting housing for West Marin’s agricultural and service workers. Read an Exec. Summary A Portrait of Marin Marin County Human Development Report Read more Un Retrato de Marin Informe sobre el desarrollo humano para el Condado de Marin Read more Book of MOM Interviews with 93 Marin Moms on their journey towards self-sufficiency. Read more El libro de la mamà Entrevistas con 93 mamás de Marin en su viaje hacia la autosuficiencia. Read more Links worth clicking Marin County Health Equity Zone Dashboard APR 30, 2024 Read more 2025 Community Needs Assessment Community Action Marin's biennial survey of 750 low-income county residents Read the results Marin County Community Indicators Metrics on income, housing affordability, emergency readiness & public lands Get the data 2024 Marin County Point in Time Census & Survey Sep 30, 2024 Read more Our news col