The West Marin Fund
Mission: west marin fund is a community foundation that inspires giving and mobilizes resources to enhance the long-term wellbeing and quality of life for all in coastal west …
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The West Marin Fund is a advocacy organization based in POINT REYES STATION, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. EIN: 274102086.
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Mission
Mission: west marin fund is a community foundation that inspires giving and mobilizes resources to enhance the long-term wellbeing and quality of life for all in coastal west marin.our activities:west marin fund provides grants and training for local nonprofits, and convenes key stakeholders to help identify and fund balanced solutions to challenges facing people who live, work and visit in west marin.the fund serves the west marin coastal area, from muir beach in the south to dillon beach in the north, and the contiguous ranch lands. The area includes the 11 unincorporated villages of muir beach, stinson beach, bolinas, olema, inverness, inverness park, point reyes station, marshall, dillon beach, nicasio, and tomales.the fund is a 501(c)(3) california public benefit nonprofit corporation. All donations to the west marin fund are fully tax-deductible.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The West Marin Fund has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe West Marin Fund is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Point Reyes Station, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 274102086. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The West Marin Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 274102086. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
The West Marin Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
The West Marin Fund is located in Point Reyes Station, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, The West Marin Fund has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The West Marin Fund is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The West Marin Fund. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, The West Marin Fund holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The West Marin Fund is a advocacy organization based in POINT REYES STATION, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. EIN: 274102086. The West Marin Fund is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to The West Marin Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The West Marin Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 274102086, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THE WEST MARIN FUND is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
4 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Marin Voice: We can do more to keep West Marin families rooted - Marin Independent Journal
County & Partners Delivering More Services Directly to West Marin - County of Marin (.gov)
County Collaborates with West Marin Fund to Support Local Workforce Housing - County of Marin (.gov)
West Marin at a Housing Crossroads - County of Marin (.gov)
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 25 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2010
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The West Marin Fund
- What is The West Marin Fund?
- The West Marin Fund is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Point Reyes Station, United States. The West Marin Fund is a advocacy organization based in POINT REYES STATION, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. EIN: 274102086.
- When was The West Marin Fund founded?
- The West Marin Fund was founded in 2010.
- Who leads The West Marin Fund?
- Suzanne Tan serves as Interim Executive Director.
- Where is The West Marin Fund located?
- Headquartered in Point Reyes Station, CA, United States.
- What is The West Marin Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The West Marin Fund trustworthy?
- The West Marin Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The West Marin Fund's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 274102086.
- What is The West Marin Fund's website?
- http://www.westmarinfund.org