the community foundation of mendocino county

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is a county-wide nonprofit organization that administers permanent charitable funds established through gifts and bequests from individuals, families, businesses and other organizations. Our mission is to offer people effective ways to engage in advancing the well-being of our communities. We accomplish our mission by serving donors, making grants, and acting as a community catalyst for positive change. We bring together people and organizations that want to make a difference in our corner of the world. We are a local organization supported and led by thoughtful and engaged people who care about Mendocino County and have a vision for how it can thrive. Our board, staff, and volunteers include representatives from each of the seven geographically distinct regions of Mendocino County. We provide leadership, expertise and capital to build local resources and opportunities and serve as a resource for nonprofit, civic, government, and philanthropic organizations.