Northern Monterey County Foundation

Serving the communities of: Aromas, Bolsa Knolls, Boronda, Castroville, Elkhorn, Las Lomas, Moss Landing, Oak Hills, Pajaro, Prunedale, Royal Oaks, Santa Rita.

Giving Back to North County

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 board 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.

Impact – $160,000 Granted 2017-2021

2021 Grants

In August 2021 the NMCF Granted $31,500 to 11 organizations. 

• AIM for Mental Health for AIM Ideas Lab, a youth program to ignite mental health advocacy and elevate student voices in research
• Central Coast VNA & Hospice to provide Tdap vaccinations for North Monterey County Schools
• Coastal Kids Home Care for health and mental health care for children and teens
• Farm Discovery at Live Earth for farming & distribution of produce & nutrition education for N. Monterey County Residents in need
• Girls Incorporated of the Central Coast for empowering girls in Castroville to resist peer pressure to engage in unhealthy behaviors
• Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust for lost gear recovery project cleaning the bay to prevent entanglements with marine life
• Pajaro Valley Shelter Services for coordinated economic development and tenant education for families in Pajaro
• Partnership for Children for access to medical care for children with serious illnesses and supporting their families.
• Prunedale Senior Center, Inc. for efforts at improving the quality of life for North Monterey County Seniors
• Special Kids Connect for an ability-inclusive afterschool art program for youth with special needs in Santa Rita
• Wonder Wood Ranch for horses & heroes equine therapeutic services for North County foster kids

Past Grants

Support North County

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

• Half of your gift will go to the endowment to become a permanent resource for Northern Monterey County and half will be available to make local grants in the first years of the NMCF.
• All potential grants will be reviewed by the NMCF advisory board and will be used only for organizations serving the listed communities.
• The goal is to build an endowment to sustain grantmaking into the future.
• Gifts in the name of loved ones, planned gifts and legacies established through your estate are additional ways to support the NMCF.
• You can donate by credit card by clicking the Give Now button below. If you wish to donate by mail, download the Pledge Form and send it to us.

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View the Current NMCF Donors

NMCF Advisory Board

Chuck Allen, Chair (Las Lomas/Pajaro); Glen Alameda (Castroville); Lance Batistich (Las Lomas); Ricky Cabrera (Salinas); Don Chapin (Prunedale); Anne Herendeen (Prunedale); Kathy Genasci (Moss Landing); Nick Kambic; Karen Miller (Pajaro); John Phillips (Elkhorn); Brian Smith

NMCF Grant Information

Click the link for grant eligibility and guidelines.

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