Serving the communities of: Aromas, Bolsa Knolls, Boronda, Castroville, Elkhorn, Las Lomas, Moss Landing, Oak Hills, Pajaro, Prunedale, Royal Oaks, Santa Rita.
The Northern Monterey County Foundation (NMCF) was created in 2016 as a unique vehicle to bring positive change to the communities of North Monterey County. The NMCF is an opportunity for individuals, families and businesses to come together to improve the quality of life for all residents of North County.
A local advisory council provides oversight, defines grantmaking priorities, and raises funds that are distributed to community organizations serving Northern Monterey County. As an affiliate of the Community Foundation, the CFMC provides financial stewardship, administrative support and the services of a fully accredited community foundation that is held to rigorous National Standards.
There are four main giving levels for NMCF supporters, though gifts of any amount are appreciated. Donations can be a one-time gift or a five-year pledge, and donors will be recognized as follows:
Founder: $25,000, or $5,000 per year for five years
Benefactor: $12,500, or $2,500 per year for five years
Sustainer: $5,000, or $1,000 per year for five years
Contributor: $2,500, or $500 per year for five years
In 2024, the NMCF granted $40,500 to 9 organizations:
In 2023, the NMCF granted $45,000 to 10 organizations:
In 2022, its sixth year of grants, the NMCF awarded $40,000 in grants to 12 nonprofit organizations serving North County:
In 2021, its fifth year of grants, the NMCF awarded $31,500 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations serving North County:
In 2020, its fourth year of grants, the NMCF awarded $35,000 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations serving North County:
In 2019, its third year of grants, the NMCF awarded $34,000 in grants to 12 nonprofit organizations serving North County:
In 2018, its second year of grants, the NMCF awarded $35,500 in grants to 14 nonprofit organizations serving North County:
In 2017, its first year of grants, the NMCF awarded $24,000 in grants to 10 nonprofit organizations serving North County:
Danielle Vierra, Chair (Moss Landing); Glen Alameda (Castroville); Chuck Allen (Las Lomas/Pajaro); Ricky Cabrera (Salinas); Don Chapin (Prunedale); Glenn Church (Royal Oaks); Kathy Genasci (Moss Landing); Anne Herendeen (Prunedale); Wyatt Meiggs; Karen Miller (Pajaro); John Phillips (Elkhorn); Brian Smith (Aromas/Watsonville); Phil Tavarez
Click below for grant eligibility and guidelines.
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Monterey Office
2354 Garden Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Salinas Office
945 South Main Street, Suite 207
Salinas, CA 93901
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courtesy of Chris Burnham
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