Awards & Nominations
A big thanks to all of those who have granted us top rated awards indicative of our financial transparency, quality services, and support of the Marin community.
Four Stars on Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator is a charity assessment organization that evaluates hundreds of thousands of charitable organizations and uses a transparency rating system to find and support non-profits that align with one's passions and values.
2024 Excellence Bronze from National Community Action Partnership
This badge signifies that the Community Action Marin has been recognized at the bronze tier of the Pathways to Excellence Program and achieved the 35 Community Action Standards of Excellence, representing the very best practices implemented across the national network.
Platinum Rated on Guidestar 2024
Guidestar is an information service specializing in reporting on U.S. nonprofit companies through a rating system of Bronze-Platinum. It connects donors and grantmakers to more than 2.5 million nonprofit organizations.
Top Rated 2023 Nonprofit
We have been honored once again with a Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits. Learn more about our organization and see all of the stories from 2023 that have been provided by clients, volunteers, and others in our community.
2023 Heart of Marin Award for Excellence in Leadership
Congratulations to Chandra Alexandra, Executive Director at Community Action Marin for this exciting recognition. The Heart of Marin Award is given to an Executive Director who has demonstrated excellence in leadership and whose vision has inspired meaningful and lasting change benefiting the organization and community. The Heart of Marin recognizes and honors Marin County’s outstanding non-profit volunteers, leaders, and organizations.
Voted Best of Marin 2023
Voted best for addressing food insecurity in our county.
2020 California Nonprofit of the Year
Each year, California Assemblymembers and state senators are invited to honor a nonprofit of the year for their district. Assemblymember Marc Levine chose Community Action Marin as the 2020 California Nonprofit of the Year!
2021 Partner of Justice Award
Awarded to Community Action Marin by Legal Aid of Marin for dedication to providing vital services and ensuring equal opportunity to Marin residents; an inspiration to our community.
Partner in Marin's Efforts to End Homelessness
Community Action Marin and the County of Marin's Division of Homelessness and Whole Person Care are partners in the County-wide effort to end homelessness in our community.