How to apply
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… Contact: Wwwfsrequestscommarisla, 668 North Coast Highway Pmb 1400, Laguna Beach, Ca, 8008395316, PREMIERSUPPORT@FOUNDATIONSOURCE.COM 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 on…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 194 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $47M; Part I reports $36M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Community FoundationIrvine, CA | General support | $9.9M |
| Global Greengrants FundBoulder, CO | General support | $3.3M |
| Oceana IncWashington, DC | General support | $2.3M |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsNew York, NY | General support | $2.1M |
| Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HI | General support | $1.2M |
| The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA | General support | $1.2M |
| International Community FoundationNational City, CA | General support | $1.2M |
| Center for American ProgressWashington, DC | General support | $1.0M |
| Center for Climate IntegrityWashington, DC | General support | $1.0M |
| Myriad USANew York, NY | General support | $1.0M |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY | General support | $1.0M |
| Resources Legacy FundSacramento, CA | General support | $1.0M |
| Toxic-Free FutureSeattle, WA | General support | $725K |
| CommonwealBolinas, CA | General support | $545K |
| Amazon Conservation TeamArlington, VA | General support | $500K |
| EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA | General support | $500K |
| Media Matters for AmericaWashington, DC | General support | $500K |
| National Tropical Botanical GardenKalaheo, HI | General support | $400K |
| Pro Publica IncNew York, NY | General support | $400K |
| Citizens for Responsibility & EthicsWashington, DC | General support | $350K |
| Health Care Without HarmReston, VA | General support | $350K |
| Orange County CoastkeeperCosta Mesa, CA | General support | $350K |
| Environmental Health SciencesBozeman, MT | General support | $325K |
| Endangered Habitats LeagueWest Hollywood, CA | General support | $300K |
| Environmental Working GroupWashington, DC | General support | $300K |
| Inside Climate NewsBrooklyn, NY | General support | $300K |
| Island ConservationSanta Cruz, CA | General support | $300K |
| Pesticide Action Network North AmericaBerkeley, CA | General support | $300K |
| Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CA | General support | $300K |
| WildaidSan Francisco, CA | General support | $300K |
| Physicians for Social ResponsibilityWashington, DC | General support | $285K |
| Regents of the University of California BerkeleyBerkeley, CA | General support | $265K |
| Eco Center IncSan Juan Capistrano, CA | General support | $250K |
| Global Fishing WatchWashington, DC | General support | $250K |
| American Independent FoundationWashington, DC | General support | $225K |
| Coastal QuestOakland, CA | General support | $225K |
| Coming Clean IncBrattleboro, VT | General support | $225K |
| Environmental Integrity ProjectWashington, DC | General support | $225K |
| Cat Action TreasuryCape Neddick, ME | General support | $200K |
| Center for International Environ LawWashington, DC | General support | $200K |
| Global Alliance for Incinerator AlternativesBerkeley, CA | General support | $200K |
| League of Conservation Voters Educ FundWashington, DC | General support | $200K |
| Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA | General support | $200K |
| Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZ | General support | $180K |
| RewildAustin, TX | General support | $180K |
| Wild Dolphin ProjectJupiter, FL | General support | $180K |
| Environmental Investigation AgencyWashington, DC | General support | $175K |
| National Audubon SocietyNew York, NY | General support | $175K |
| Social & Environmental EntrepreneursCalabasas, CA | General support | $175K |
| University of California Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA | General support | $175K |
| Public Employees for Env ResponsibilitySilver Springs, MD | General support | $165K |
| Center for Food SafetyWashington, DC | General support | $160K |
| Consultative Group on Biolog DiversitySan Francisco, CA | General support | $160K |
| American Economic Liberties ProjectWashington, DC | General support | $150K |
| Center for Media & DemocracyMadison, WI | General support | $150K |
| Clean Water FundWashington, DC | General support | $150K |
| Crystal Cove ConservancyNewport Coast, CA | General support | $150K |
| Defend Our HealthPortland, ME | General support | $150K |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium FoundationMonterey, CA | General support | $150K |
| StandBellingham, WA | General support | $150K |
By state: California 83 · District of Columbia 37 · New York 13 · Colorado 4 · Virginia 8 · Hawaii 4
About this foundation
The Marisla Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Laguna Beach, California, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Marisla Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. com/marisla. Applicants can expect to receive a response two to three months after the funding period. Deadlines: January 15, april 15, july 15, october 15.
How much does The Marisla Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $47M across 194 grants, a median of $75K.
Where does The Marisla Foundation give?
California (83 grants), District of Columbia (37 grants), New York (13 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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