Investing in Our Communities

At Bank of Marin:

• We believe that doing our part to build a stronger community for all is essential to our collective success.
• We strive to support nonprofits that foster community and economic vitality, equitable access to educational resources and an enriched quality of life.
• We commit to working with local organization in a collaborative manner through focused leadership, volunteerism, giving and financial education.

Since opening our doors in 1990, we—along with our employees—have donated millions of dollars, served on hundreds of nonprofit boards/committees and volunteered thousands of hours to local philanthropic endeavors.

Bank of Marin has consistently been ranked one of the “Top Corporate Philanthropists” by San Francisco Business Times since 2003, was inducted into NorthBay Biz’s “Best of” Hall of Fame in 2024, and ranked top 10 in Sacramento Business Journal’s Corporate Direct Giving List for philanthropic efforts in 2023.

Our annual grant program generally focuses on the following giving priorities across the following Northern California counties – Alameda, Amador, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Sonoma.

Social & Economic Vitality: Foster a thriving economy and community by supporting efforts to meet basic needs.

Organization and programs related to:

• basic needs and social safety net programs
• financial literacy
• economic development
• affordable housing
• small business support, especially BIPOC and women-owned business.

Education: Enable youth and adults to gain the skills to thrive personally and professionally.

Organization and programs related to:

• youth financial literacy
• youth and professional development programs
• access gaps in education (especially S.T.E.A.M. education) and professional development
• youth mentorship, college preparedness and academic success.

Enrichment & Wellness: Enhance quality of life and provide access to health and wellness programs.

Organization and programs related to:

• access to arts and cultural experiences
• animal rescue and animal-human therapy
• programs and services for people with diverse abilities.
• environment and sustainability.

Charitable contributions GRANT APPLICATION: HOW TO APPLY

Thank you for your interest in a grant from Bank of Marin!

The application period for 2025 Charitable Contributions is now closed. The 2026 application window will open on August 20, 2025.