The Marisla Foundation
Accepts applications
The Marisla Foundation is a private foundation in Laguna Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $35.5 million in 194 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $9.9 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$35.5 million
- Number of grants194
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$9.9 million
- Assets$21.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $39.4 million the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39.4 million | 202 | $20.6 million |
| 2024 | $35.5 million | 194 | $21.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wwwfsrequestscommarisla 668 North Coast Highway PMB 1400, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 839-5316, premiersupport@foundationsource.com |
| What to submit | Applications are only accepted online at www.fsrequests.com/marisla. Applicants can expect to receive a response two to three months after the funding period. The following steps are required to apply: 1) eligibility quiz: if the application window is open (see schedule online) you will see a start button at the bottom of the webpage. Click start to access the eligibility quiz. If you meet the funding guidelines you will gain access to the online application. 2) online application: the online application is the first and most often the only way to communicate the objectives and activities of your organization and project. The online application process allows you to save drafts and return at any time within the quarterly timeframe. A link to the draft application will automatically be emailed to you so that you can add to and edit the proposal until the funding deadline, which is midnight eastern standard time (U.S.) and 9:00PM pacific standard time on the day listed. |
| Deadlines | January 15, april 15, july 15, october 15 |
| Restrictions | 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Marisla Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to California. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 83 | $20.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 37 | $8.9 million |
| New York | 13 | $5.5 million |
| Colorado | 4 | $3.5 million |
| Virginia | 8 | $2.3 million |
| Hawaii | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Washington | 6 | $1.0 million |
| Maine | 4 | $450,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $325,000 |
| Oregon | 5 | $320,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Community Foundation | General support | $9.9 million |
| Global Greengrants Fund | General support | $3.3 million |
| Oceana Inc | General support | $2.3 million |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | General support | $2.1 million |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | General support | $1.2 million |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $1.2 million |
| International Community Foundation | General support | $1.2 million |
| Center for American Progress | General support | $1.0 million |
| Center for Climate Integrity | General support | $1.0 million |
| Myriad USA | General support | $1.0 million |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General support | $1.0 million |
| Resources Legacy Fund | General support | $1.0 million |
| Toxic-Free Future | General support | $725,000 |
| Commonweal | General support | $545,000 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | General support | $500,000 |
| Earthjustice | General support | $500,000 |
| Media Matters for America | General support | $500,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | General support | $400,000 |
| Pro Publica Inc | General support | $400,000 |
| Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics | General support | $350,000 |
| Health Care Without Harm | General support | $350,000 |
| Orange County Coastkeeper | General support | $350,000 |
| Environmental Health Sciences | General support | $325,000 |
| Endangered Habitats League | General support | $300,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | General support | $300,000 |
| Inside Climate News | General support | $300,000 |
| Island Conservation | General support | $300,000 |
| Pesticide Action Network North America | General support | $300,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General support | $300,000 |
| Wildaid | General support | $300,000 |
| Physicians for Social Responsibility | General support | $285,000 |
| Regents of the University of California Berkeley | General support | $265,000 |
| Eco Center Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| Global Fishing Watch | General support | $250,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | General support | $225,000 |
| Coastal Quest | General support | $225,000 |
| Coming Clean Inc | General support | $225,000 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | General support | $225,000 |
| Cat Action Treasury | General support | $200,000 |
| Center for International Environ Law | General support | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne G Earhart
- Oliver N Crary
- Herbert M Bedolfe III
- Sara M Lowell
- Margaret Lauer
Questions people ask
Does The Marisla Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 15, april 15, july 15, october 15.
How much does The Marisla Foundation give?
$35.5 million in tax year 2024, across 194 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs The Marisla Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne G Earhart (President), Oliver N Crary (Treasurer), Herbert M Bedolfe III (Dir./Exec Director) and Sara M Lowell (Secretary/Program Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Marisla Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, environment and conservation and international.