We welcome all forms of giving. Please contact our Executive Director with any questions.
Why Give to West Marin Fund?
West Marin Fund stays informed about the many local nonprofits serving West Marin and offers them a variety of funding and training opportunities. These under-recognized groups are some of the most dynamic and cost-effective service providers in West Marin.
As an individual donor, it’s difficult to know where one’s donation has gone and what it has accomplished. Contributing through West Marin Fund helps donors make their charitable contributions more targeted, trackable and effective.
Donors who love West Marin and who want their money to “keep on giving” to the area well past their own lifetimes can accomplish this through contributing to West Marin Fund.
In a small community it’s difficult to remain anonymous as a donor. West Marin Fund offers its donors the option to donate without attribution.
As the current profound shift from public funding of public services to private philanthropic funding continues, donating to the West Marin Fund insures that contributions from donors who love West Marin are going where they’re most needed to keep our region strong, healthy and thriving.
Ways to Give
Cash
Donors who make gifts of cash are eligible for a charitable deduction in the year the contribution is made. Your contribution will be applied where it is most needed, unless you give specific instructions on its use.
Checks: Make check payable to West Marin Fund and mail to:
West Marin Fund, P.O. Box 1496 Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
Online Donations: Donations can also be made online using a credit card or Stripe.
Wired Funds: Please email us for details.
Stock & Securities Transfer
We accept gifts of stock and securities through our brokerage account at Fidelity Investments. Please follow our transfer instructions and learn about the advantages of giving stock and securities.
IRA Charitable Rollover
If you are over 70½ years old, you can directly transfer up to $100,000 per year from an IRA account to one or more charities. If you are age 72 or older, this transfer counts toward the minimum required distribution rule for IRA accounts, and such distributions are free of both income and estate taxes.
Field of Interest Funds
A field of interest fund supports a specific geographic or issue area. This can be broad (such as education or the environment) or narrow (such as youth centers or coastal protection). For those who wish to support a cause but don’t want to be involved with specific grantmaking details, this is an excellent option, and means you contribute with other donors who share your interest.
Donor Advised & Single Entity Funds
Donor advised and single entity funds are easy to set up and provides a simple and flexible option for charitable giving. It allows you to steer your giving to where you want to make a difference, while leaving the administrative tasks to West Marin Fund.
Please contact our Executive Director to learn more.
Charitable Remainder Trust
A charitable remainder trust is an irrevocable trust that is set up by you as the donor to provide a steady income stream for you or other beneficiaries, with the remainder of the donated assets going to your favorite charity or charities.
Please contact our Executive Director to learn more.
Endowment Fund
You can assign your gift or part of your gift to our Endowment Fund, to ensure long-term support for the communities and nonprofits of West Marin.
Legacy Gift
We greatly appreciate being included in your will or trusts, as this assures ongoing community support over time.
Memorial Tributes
West Marin Fund offers families and friends the opportunity to set up a giving page in memory of their loved ones, so that funds can be used to support the interests of the person being remembered.
We encourage you to continue giving to the nonprofits you already support in West Marin as they play a vital role in serving the needs and interests of this unincorporated area. Please consult with your financial advisor to determine which forms of giving are best for you, your family and your tax situation.
“I have a home in Inverness and support several local nonprofits. I also give to West Marin Fund and for me it is very important to do so because the Fund is in touch with and supports important work by nonprofits in our community that I am unaware of, as well as providing many workshops and tools to nurture all of our nonprofits in their growth.”
Suzanne SpehInverness Resident
