WAYS TO GIVE
MARIN CHARITABLE GIVING OPTIONS
Marin Charitable appreciates our generous donors and we offer a number of options to make it as easy as possible to give. So choose which suits you best and help Marin youth reach their full potential with education, enrichment and critical support! We are Candid GuideStar Bronze Seal rated organization.
DONATE
You can choose your preference: Make a secure online donation by clicking here or mail a check made out to "Marin Charitable" to Marin Charitable, ATTN: Fundraising, 336 Bon Air Center, #465, Greenbrae, CA 94904.
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Donate in Kind: If you have access to a vacation home, restaurants, spas, stores, or anything that would be valuable for us to use in our auctions at events, we would happy accept any such in-kind donation. Email us at fundraising@marincharitable.com to find out more.
HONOR A LOVED ONE
Donating to Marin Charitable is a special way to honor a loved one. You can donate to honor someone who holds Marin Charitable close to their heart, or in memory of a loved one who has passed away.
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Make a secure online donation by clicking here or mail a check made out to "Marin Charitable" to Marin Charitable, ATTN: Fundraising, 336 Bon Air Center, #465, Greenbrae, CA 94904.
DONOR-ADVISED FUND (DAF)
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a type of giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support Marin Charitable. An increasingly popular charitable vehicle, donor-advised funds are an excellent way to both simplify your charitable giving and facilitate your philanthropic goals.
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Recommend a Gift to Marin Charitable
You can now recommend a gift to Marin Charitable through your donor-advised fund using DAF Direct, as long as your DAF's sponsoring organization is participating. Examples of participants include Schwab Charitable, Fidelity Charitable, and public foundations.
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Do you have additional questions? Click here to reach our VP of Fundraising.
MATCHING GIFTS
Does your company match your giving contributions? Contact your Human Resources Department to find out if they will match all or a portion of your donation. You can also request more information from our VP of Fundraising here.
WHEN YOU SHOP OR DINE
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eScrip - Simply register your credit card and choose "Marin Charitable" as your charity of choice at https://secure.escrip.com/signup/index.jsp. When you shop at participating local grocers, including Mollie Stone's, and drug stores or dine out with eScrip Dining restaurants that give back, MC automatically earns up to 5% from your purchases! ​
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Mill Valley Market - When you check out, tell them it's for "Marin Charitable (7055)" and Mill Valley Market will donate 2% of your TOTAL RECEIPT. That's all there is to it!
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United Markets - When you show your United Markets Community Card at checkout, 3% of your purchase comes directly to MC. If you would like a card or your old card has expired (cards that expire in July have a grace period through the end of September), please request new one via email here from our VP of Fundraising.
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Amazon Smile - Go to smile.amazon.com. Under the tab, "your charity" search for and select Marin Charitable from the list of eligible charities. Then book mark Amazon as smile.amazon.com and all your amazon purchases will benefit Marin Charitable.
STOCK TRANSFER
Marin Charitable has made stock, bond and/or mutual fund donations additional options for gifting.
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Please click here to email our VP of Fundraising for transfer instructions or with any questions. And consult your tax advisor for the tax benefits for your charitable contribution.
LEGACY GIVING
Contact our VP of Fundraising via email here to find out how you can create a legacy gift to benefit future children of Marin County and continue to help them shine.
DONATE A VEHICLE
We now offer a free, convenient service for converting that extra car, truck or RV into a tax-deductible donation benefiting Marin Charitable. You can donate online here or call 877-999-8322 to make your donation.
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Start now by clicking on "Donate Now" below. If you are not ready to donate, find out about donating your vehicle by browsing all the valuable information and links on our site. Or call 877-999-8322.