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Applying for a grant from the San Marcos Community Foundation (SMCF) is easier than ever. On a monthly basis, we award mini-grants for amounts up to $1,500 and on a quarterly basis, larger grants for amounts up to $10,000.

SMCF awards grants to a wide variety of non-profit organizations who provide a benefit to San Marcos residents.

 
SMCF Board of Directors

Shelli Douglass, President
Colleen Lukoff, VP
Carole Berwick
Lionel “Doc” Burton
Benedict “Ben” Mical
Robin Rafferty
Elsa Singh

Board members are appointed to a two-year term by the San Marcos City Council.font>


What's New with the SMCF

Members of the San Marcos Community Foundation regularly present a progress report to the City Council.  This report advises the City Council of the Board’s activities and fosters open communication between the City Council and the SMCF.  A PDF of the most recent report is available here for public viewing.
 


 
Grant Qualifications ::

We welcome grant applications from all organizations who meet our criteria.  To qualify for funding, grant requests must meet ALL of the following requirements:

The representing organization must be exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701(d) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.

The request must be for a non-profit project or use directly benefiting the citizens of San Marcos.

At the time of the funding, the Board will establish the timing of the reporting period and all records/receipts must be submitted to the SMCF no later than the timeframe established by the Board. Failure to comply with the deadline will result in the grant monies (partial or full) being returned to the SMCF immediately and may impact future awards.

No matching funds are required for Mini Grants. Whether or not matching funds are required for a Regular Grant is at the discretion of the Board depending upon the specifics of the request.  The decision to give applications with matching funds a higher priority is solely at the Board's discretion. 

Funds may not be awarded to::

Assist a religious, fraternal, or political purpose.

Aid organizations whose primary function is to assist other charitable or public groups of activities through grants and donations.

Underwrite the cost of advertising or fund-raisers


San Marcos Community Foundation
City of San Marcos
1 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069
760.744.1050

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