Community Foundation For Monterey County

Organization Overview

Community Foundation For Monterey County is located in Monterey, CA. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Community Foundation For Monterey County employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation For Monterey County is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Community Foundation For Monterey County generated $85.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $44.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.0% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO INSPIRE PHILANTHROPY AND BE A CATALYST FOR STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT MONTEREY COUNTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

GRANT PROGRAMS - AS THE LARGEST GRANTMAKING FOUNDATION IN MONTEREY COUNTY, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT TO A WIDE-RANGE OF NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING NEEDED SERVICES IN THE PROGRAM AREAS OF ARTS AND CULTURE, CHILDREN AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ANIMAL WELFARE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THESE GRANTS ARE MADE THROUGH A VARIETY OF FUND TYPES, INCLUDING DONOR ADVISED, SCHOLARSHIP, DESIGNATED, FIELD OF INTEREST AND UNRESTRICTED. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES LEADERSHIP WITH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE SALINAS INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE.


MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES! (MC GIVES!): MC GIVES! IS A SPECIAL PROJECT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MONTEREY COUNTY AND THE MONTEREY PENINSULA FOUNDATION AND WAS CREATED TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL NONPROFIT COMMUNITY WITH AN ANNUAL YEAR-END GIVING CAMPAIGN. IN 2023, 208 ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATED TO RAISE A TOTAL OF $11.9 MILLION. MC GIVES! HAS NOW RAISED AND CONTRIBUTED OVER $68.1 MILLION DOLLARS SINCE ITS INCEPTION FOURTEEN YEARS AGO.


SCHOLARSHIPS: THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MONTEREY COUNTY (CFMC) HOLDS AND ADMINISTERS MORE THAN 60 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS THAT CREATE GREATER ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION FOR DESERVING LOCAL STUDENTS. SCHOLARSHIPS HELP STUDENTS REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND GROWING THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO EARN COLLEGE DEGREES MAKES A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR US ALL.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Verus
Investment Advisor
$155,000
Consensus Building Institute
Covid Collaborative
$104,055
Kim Stemler
Covid Collaborative
$106,390
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$49,525
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$57,445,505
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $10,389,986
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$57,495,030
Total Program Service Revenue$522,119
Investment income $9,568,204
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $17,509,295
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$50,610
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $85,155,926

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Foundation For Monterey County has awarded $14,237,338 in support to 268 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ACCESS SUPPORT NETWORK

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$54,648

ACTION COUNCIL OF MONTEREY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$185,890

ALBA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$14,000

AG AGAINST HUNGER

PURPOSE: MC GIVES / GENERAL SUPPORT

$16,455

ALISAL CENTER FOR FINE ARTS

PURPOSE: MC GIVES / GENERAL SUPPORT

$133,555

ALLIANCE ON AGING

PURPOSE: $8,708 MC GIVES / GENERAL SUPPORT

$62,275
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