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 – $200,000 Granted 2017-2022

2022 Grants

In July 2022, the NMCF granted $40,000 to 12 organizations:

• Breast Cancer Assistance Group of Monterey County for assistance grant program
• Central Coast YMCA for community programming in Pajaro Park
• Farm Discovery at Live Earth for farming & distribution of produce & nutrition education for Northern Monterey County residents
• Girls Incorporated of the Central Coast for Will Power/Won’t Power in Castroville
• Independent Transportation Network Monterey County for North Line – dignified transportation for medical, grocery, or pharmacy needs in North County
• Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services for comprehensive support for children with cancer and their families in Northern Monterey County
• Legal Services for Seniors for no-cost professional legal services for low-income seniors in North County
• North County Youth Recreation Association for Manzanita youth playground project and parking lot paving
• Pajaro Valley Shelter Services for coordinated economic development for families in Pajaro
• Partnership for Children for increasing access to medical care for children with serious illnesses and supporting their families
• Spay Neuter Imperative Project California DBA SNIP for one low-cost mobile spay/neuter clinic for a low-income community in Northern Monterey County
• Wonder Wood Ranch for Horses & Heroes equine therapeutic services for foster & high trauma kids

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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); Glenn Church (Royal Oaks); Kathy Genasci (Moss Landing); Anne Herendeen (Prunedale); Nick Kambic (Watsonville/Pajaro/Aromas); Karen Miller (Pajaro); John Phillips (Elkhorn); Brian Smith (Aromas/Watsonville); Danielle Vierra (Moss Landing)

NMCF Grant Information

Click the link for grant eligibility and guidelines. NEW grant application deadline: August 4, 2023.

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