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The Marisla Foundation is a private corporation based in LAGUNA BEACH, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. It holds total assets of $21.1M. Annual income is reported at $93.9M. Total assets have decreased from $55M in 2011 to $21.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, District of Columbia and New York. According to available records, The Marisla Foundation has made 917 grants totaling $163.4M, with a median grant of $60K. Annual giving has decreased from $48.7M in 2020 to $36.7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $77.9M distributed across 432 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $7.5M, with an average award of $178K. The foundation has supported 259 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 29 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$780
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$175K
Largest Grant
$7.5M
Based on 186 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Marisla Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 917 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
The Marisla Foundation has distributed a total of $163.4M across 917 grants. The median grant size is $60K, with an average of $178K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $7.5M.
The application deadline is JANUARY 15, APRIL 15, JULY 15, OCTOBER 15. The marisla foundation is able to support only those organizations that have received tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Grants are not made to individuals or for activities that support candidates for political office. Through donor-advised fund partners, marisla is able to recommend environment program funds to international projects for specific geographies. Human services grants are limited to orange county and los angeles through the orange county community foundation. The foundation strongly discourages the submission of multiple applications from one organization. This includes chapters or field offices. The foundation also will not review more than one application per year (any twelve-month period) from any organization, with the exception of organizations that are fiscal sponsors of nonprofits.
The Marisla Foundation is headquartered in LAGUNA BEACH, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 29 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert M Bedolfe Iii | DIR./EXEC DIRECTOR | $352K | $40K | $391K |
| Sara M Lowell | SECRETARY/PROGRAM DIRECTOR | $244K | $28K | $272K |
| Margaret Lauer | ADMINISTRATOR | $145K | $17K | $161K |
| Anne G Earhart | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Oliver N Crary | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$21.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$10.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
917
Total Giving
$163.4M
Average Grant
$178K
Median Grant
$60K
Unique Recipients
259
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Newport Beach, CA | $7.5M | 2023 |
| Oceana IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2.3M | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2.1M | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Honolulu, HI | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Global Greengrants FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Boulder, CO | $1.2M | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $1.1M | 2023 |
| King Baudouin Foundation UsGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Resources Legacy FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $950K | 2023 |
| Center For American ProgressGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $750K | 2023 |
| International Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | National City, CA | $620K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Toxic-Free FutureGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $475K | 2023 |
| Crystal Cove ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | Newport Coast, CA | $456K | 2023 |
| CommonwealGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $430K | 2023 |
| Pro Publica IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $400K | 2023 |
| Health Care Without HarmGENERAL SUPPORT | Reston, VA | $400K | 2023 |
| Environmental Working GroupGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $325K | 2023 |
| Environmental Health SciencesGENERAL SUPPORT | Bozeman, MT | $325K | 2023 |
| National Tropical Botanical GardenGENERAL SUPPORT | Kalaheo, HI | $300K | 2023 |
| Wildaid IncGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Eco Center IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Foster City, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Regents Of The University Of CaliforniaGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $295K | 2023 |
| Center For Climate IntegrityGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Global Fishing WatchGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Amazon Conservation TeamGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $250K | 2023 |
| Coming Clean IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Brattleboro, VT | $250K | 2023 |
| Physicians For Social ResponsibilityGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $235K | 2023 |
| Coastal QuestGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $225K | 2023 |
| Global Alliance For Incinerator AlternativesGENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Endangered Habitats LeagueGENERAL SUPPORT | West Hollywood, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Monterey, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Center For Int'L Environmental LawGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| New Venture FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| RewildGENERAL SUPPORT | Eagle River, WI | $180K | 2023 |
| Orange County CoastkeeperGENERAL SUPPORT | Costa Mesa, CA | $180K | 2023 |
| Wild Dolphin ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Jupiter, FL | $180K | 2023 |
| University Of California Santa BarbaraGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $175K | 2023 |
| Environmental Investigation AgencyGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $175K | 2023 |
| Pesticide Action Network North America Regional CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| StandGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| League Of Conservation Voters Education FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Surfrider FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Clemente, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Lost Light Projects IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Center For Media & DemocracyGENERAL SUPPORT | Madison, WI | $150K | 2023 |
| Wilderness SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Island ConservationGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Cruz, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Virginia Organizing IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $145K | 2023 |
| Project OGENERAL SUPPORT | Laguna Beach, CA | $135K | 2023 |
| Ocean FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $125K | 2023 |
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