North Marin Community Services
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to empower youth, adults and families in our diverse community to achieve well-being, growth and success, and we envision a strong community with opportunities for all. See Schedule O for further details.
- Income
- $8.9 million
- Spending
- $8.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 8.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 43%
- Employees
- 87
- Volunteers
- 339
- Highest pay
- $268,161, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $2.7 million spent. Case Management and Food Pantry: 3,732 people reached through direct serviceThrough coordinated care, strong partnerships, and trusted relationships, our bilingual and bicultural case managers link individuals and families to critical resources. This year, we deepened our approach, shifting to longer-term, more intensive case management to create lasting change. This past year, our Case Management Program helped 1,961 people (825 households) pursue greater stability, with 50% new participants; and rental and critical needs support kept 423 individuals in their homes. Our weekly food pantry ensures people in our community have consistent access to nutritious food, in partnership with San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. See Schedule O for further details. Case Management and Food Pantry: 3,732 people reached through direct serviceThrough coordinated care, strong partnerships, and trusted relationships, our bilingual and bicultural case managers link individuals and families to critical resources. This year, we deepened our approach, shifting to longer-term, more intensive case management to create lasting change. This past year, our Case Management Program helped 1,961 people (825 households) pursue greater stability, with 50% new participants; and rental and critical needs support kept 423 individuals in their homes. Our weekly food pantry ensures people in our community have consistent access to nutritious food, in partnership with San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. This past year, 1,771 individuals received healthy food; 389,500 pounds of food was distributed to 240+ households with 750+ individuals served on average each week; and 59% of food pantry participants were age 50+.Total program expenses were $2,722,727.
- $2.0 million spent. Child Development: 214 people reached (168 direct service, 46 outreach)Our early childhood education and school age enrichment programs support the social-emotional and development growth of children ages 2 to 14 years old. This past year, 214 people were reached; 29,919 nutritious meals were served to our students; 91% of NMCS parents said their child is more successful in school of NMCS academic support; 83% of families were able to accept a job; and 97% of families were satisfied with our before- and after-school transportation to NUSD schools.
- $1.6 million spent. Mental Health: 2,644 people reached (948 direct service, 1,696 outreach)Our mental health team provides trauma-informed and healing-centered care to children, adolescents, families and adults. Community members can access affordable and no-cost therapy in local schools and our clinics. Last year, we reached 2,644 people; 695 youth and adults completed 3,664 sessions of mental health and reproductive health care; and 89% of student participants agreed they were better able to cope and make connections to community.
- $601,319 spent. Community Outreach & Education: 7,175 people reached (416 direct service, 6,759 outreach)We engage youth and adults with bilingual English and Spanish community education, support, resources, and leadership development. NMCS is proud to host the longest-established Promotores program in Marin with 21 dedicated volunteers. 7,175 people were reached; 100% of parenting class participants reported learning how to talk with their children about alcohol and drug prevention; and 87 participants engaged in bilingual trainings about clean energy, wildfire readiness and sustainability. Total program expenses were $601,319.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1972.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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