Community foundation · EIN 68-0330462
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Ukiah, CA
Community Foundation of Mendocino County is a community foundation based in Ukiah, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $2.61M in grants paid across 238 grants, with $66.4M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Don't Ever Give Up Inc, Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County and Ukiah Senior Center.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Mendocino County's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The board of directors must approve all grants. the grant agreement must be completed and signed by all parties before the funds are released. after release of funds, recipients must supply report(s) on the actual use made of the grant funds and how that use complies with the terms of the grant.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The community foundation of mendocino county inspires and stewards generosity by supporting local nonprofits, administering scholarships, and facilitating donor-advised and community grantmaking to strengthen vibrant, inclusive, and healthy communities throughout mendocino county.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don't Ever Give Up Inc | Cary, NC | Program Support | $175,000 |
| Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County | Redwood Valley, CA | General Operating Support | $109,677 |
| Ukiah Senior Center | Ukiah, CA | General Operating Support | $75,557 |
| Mendocino Coast Humane Society | Fort Bragg, CA | General Operating Support | $70,500 |
| Mendocino Presbyterian Church | Mendocino, CA | General Operating Support | $66,585 |
| Mendocino Music Festival Association | Mendocino, CA | General Operating Support | $55,129 |
| Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens | Fort Bragg, CA | General Operating Support | $49,129 |
| Redwood Coast Seniors Inc | Fort Bragg, CA | General Operating Support | $47,684 |
| Kelley House Museum | Mendocino, CA | General Operating Support | $37,108 |
| Mendocino Art Center | Mendocino, CA | General Operating Support | $33,938 |
| Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County | Fort Bragg, CA | General Operating Support | $32,425 |
| Plowshares Peace and Justice Center | Ukiah, CA | General Operating Support | $29,926 |
| Hanna Center | Sonoma, CA | Program Support | $25,000 |
| North Coast Opportunities | Ukiah, CA | General Operating Support | $24,635 |
| Mendocino Coast Audubon Society | Fort Bragg, CA | General Operating Support | $23,734 |
| Mendocino County Public Broadcasting - Kzyx | Philo, CA | Disaster Relief/Preparedness | $20,863 |
| Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area (dscba) | Danville, CA | Program Support | $20,000 |
| The Street Smarts | Oakley, CA | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Mendocino Community Library | Mendocino, CA | General Operating Support | $18,138 |
| Friends of Health on the Northern Mendocino Coast | Fort Bragg, CA | General Operating Support | $17,738 |
| Mendocino Rotary Foundation | Mendocino, CA | Development and Management of Rotary Park | $17,738 |
| Make-a-Wish Greater Bay Area | Oakland, CA | Program Support | $17,190 |
| Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation | Fort Bragg, CA | In-Home Hospice Services on the Mendocino Coast | $16,609 |
| Good Farm Fund (social & Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc) | Calabasas, CA | General Operating Support | $16,500 |
| Albion-Little River Fire Protection District | Albion, CA | General Operating Support | $15,911 |
The 25 largest of 238 grants listed on the return. 118 grants to individuals ($446K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of Mendocino County accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Mendocino County's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation of Mendocino County give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $2,614,344 in grants paid (238 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of Mendocino County funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Don't Ever Give Up Inc (NC), $175K, Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County (CA), $110K, Ukiah Senior Center (CA), $75.6K, Mendocino Coast Humane Society (CA), $70.5K and Mendocino Presbyterian Church (CA), $66.6K.