Marin Community Foundation
Marin Community Foundation: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“Mobilizing the power of community and the resources of philanthropy to advance equity for people, places and the planet.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $673K Rhea Suh, 0.3% of spending
- Revenue
- $374.8M 77.2% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $265.6M 96.4% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $1.16B end of FY ending Jun 2025
- Savings
- 52.5 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 86 employees, 13 volunteers
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
Of each dollar it spent, 96.4¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, Marin Community Foundation spent 1¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $289.5M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXNet assets: $265.9M to $1.16B in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
The 7 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Shartsis Friese Llp | Legal service | $600,371 |
| Crewcial Partners LLC | Consulting service | $571,997 |
| Arabella Advisors LLC | Consulting service | $495,000 |
| Vrp Consulting Inc | It service | $494,950 |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers Llp | Audit | $463,180 |
The questions people ask about the Marin Community Foundation.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Marin Community Foundation CEO make?
Rhea Suh, President & CEO, received $672,522 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.3% of Marin Community Foundation's $265.6M in spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Marin Community Foundation donations go to programs?
Marin Community Foundation reported 96.4% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 1% as fundraising and 2.6% as management.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IXHow much money does Marin Community Foundation have?
Net assets were $1.16B at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 52.5 months of spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part XDoes Marin Community Foundation have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)Every number, traced.
- Marin Community Foundation Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Marin Community Foundation Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “Marin Community Foundation: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/marin-community-foundation/