The Marisla Foundation
Historical FunderLaguna Beach, California · EIN 33-0200133 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$46.7M
Organizations funded194
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$21.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $175,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WWWFSREQUESTSCOMMARISLA |
|---|---|
| Address | 668 NORTH COAST HIGHWAY PMB 1400, LAGUNA BEACH CA 92651 |
| Phone | 8008395316 |
| PREMIERSUPPORT@FOUNDATIONSOURCE.COM | |
| Form and materials | 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 YOUR ORGANIZATION AND PROJECT. THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS ALLOWS YOU TO SAVE DRAFTS AND RETURN AT ANY TIME WITHIN THE QUARTERLY TIMEFRAME. A LINK TO THE DRAFT APPLICATION WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE EMAILED TO YOU SO THAT YOU CAN ADD TO AND EDIT THE PROPOSAL UNTIL THE FUNDING DEADLINE, WHICH IS MIDNIGHT EASTERN STANDARD TIME (U.S.) AND 9:00PM PACIFIC STANDARD TIME ON THE DAY LISTED. |
| 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 ONE ORGANIZATION. THIS INCLUDES CHAPTERS OR FIELD OFFICES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO WILL NOT REVIEW MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION PER YEAR (ANY TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD) FROM ANY ORGANIZATION, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE FISCAL SPONSORS OF NONPROFITS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
56% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Community Foundation | Irvine, CA | General support | $9,890,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund | Boulder, CO | General support | $3,250,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $2,300,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | New York, NY | General support | $2,135,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General support | $1,208,700 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $1,200,000 |
| International Community Foundation | National City, CA | General support | $1,155,000 |
| Center for American Progress | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Center for Climate Integrity | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Myriad USA | New York, NY | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Sacramento, CA | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Toxic-Free Future | Seattle, WA | General support | $725,000 |
| Commonweal | Bolinas, CA | General support | $545,000 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | Arlington, VA | General support | $500,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | General support | $500,000 |
| Media Matters for America | Washington, DC | General support | $500,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | Kalaheo, HI | General support | $400,000 |
| Pro Publica Inc | New York, NY | General support | $400,000 |
| Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics | Washington, DC | General support | $350,000 |
| Health Care Without Harm | Reston, VA | General support | $350,000 |
| Orange County Coastkeeper | Costa Mesa, CA | General support | $350,000 |
| Environmental Health Sciences | Bozeman, MT | General support | $325,000 |
| Endangered Habitats League | West Hollywood, CA | General support | $300,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | Washington, DC | General support | $300,000 |
| Inside Climate News | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $300,000 |
| Island Conservation | Santa Cruz, CA | General support | $300,000 |
| Pesticide Action Network North America | Berkeley, CA | General support | $300,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | General support | $300,000 |
| Wildaid | San Francisco, CA | General support | $300,000 |
| Physicians for Social Responsibility | Washington, DC | General support | $285,000 |
| Regents of the University of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | General support | $265,000 |
| Eco Center Inc | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General support | $250,000 |
| Global Fishing Watch | Washington, DC | General support | $250,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $225,000 |
| Coastal Quest | Oakland, CA | General support | $225,000 |
| Coming Clean Inc | Brattleboro, VT | General support | $225,000 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | Washington, DC | General support | $225,000 |
| Cat Action Treasury | Cape Neddick, ME | General support | $200,000 |
| Center for International Environ Law | Washington, DC | General support | $200,000 |
| Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives | Berkeley, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Educ Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $200,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Tucson, AZ | General support | $180,000 |
| Rewild | Austin, TX | General support | $180,000 |
| Wild Dolphin Project | Jupiter, FL | General support | $180,000 |
| Environmental Investigation Agency | Washington, DC | General support | $175,000 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | General support | $175,000 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs | Calabasas, CA | General support | $175,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $175,000 |
| Public Employees for Env Responsibility | Silver Springs, MD | General support | $165,000 |
| Center for Food Safety | Washington, DC | General support | $160,000 |
| Consultative Group on Biolog Diversity | San Francisco, CA | General support | $160,000 |
| American Economic Liberties Project | Washington, DC | General support | $150,000 |
| Center for Media & Democracy | Madison, WI | General support | $150,000 |
| Clean Water Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $150,000 |
| Crystal Cove Conservancy | Newport Coast, CA | General support | $150,000 |
| Defend Our Health | Portland, ME | General support | $150,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | Monterey, CA | General support | $150,000 |
| Stand | Bellingham, WA | General support | $150,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 194 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myriad USA | New York, NY | General support | $2,000,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | New York, NY | General support | $2,000,000 |
| Center for Climate Integrity | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $600,000 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | Arlington, VA | General support | $500,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | Kalaheo, HI | General support | $500,000 |
| Health Care Without Harm | Reston, VA | General support | $350,000 |
| Eco Center Inc | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General support | $250,000 |
| Global Fishing Watch | Washington, DC | General support | $250,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Irvine, CA | General support | $250,000 |
| Toxic-Free Future | Seattle, WA | General support | $225,000 |
| Cat Action Treasury | Cape Neddick, ME | General support | $200,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Sacramento, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| Wild Dolphin Project | Jupiter, FL | General support | $180,000 |
| Island Conservation | Santa Cruz, CA | General support | $150,000 |
| Pesticide Action Network North America Regional Center | Berkeley, CA | General support | $150,000 |
| Stand | Bellingham, WA | General support | $150,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $150,000 |
| Coastal Quest | Oakland, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Habitable | Washington, DC | General support | $80,000 |
| Upstream Policy Institute | Damariscotta, ME | General support | $80,000 |
| Waterkeeper Alliance | New York, NY | General support | $80,000 |
| Ceres | San Francisco, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| Defend Our Health | Portland, ME | General support | $75,000 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | General support | $75,000 |
| Regents of the University of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide | Eugene, OR | General support | $70,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | General support | $70,000 |
| Center for Environmental Health | Oakland, CA | General support | $65,000 |
| Clean Production Action | Somerville, MA | General support | $65,000 |
| Commonweal | Bolinas, CA | General support | $65,000 |
| Communities for a Better Environment | Huntington Park, CA | General support | $60,000 |
| Regents of the University of Ca at Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | General support | $60,000 |
| As You Sow | Berkeley, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| California Coastkeeper | Sacramento, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Earthworks | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Environmental Health Coalition | National City, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Heal the Bay | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Point Reyes Bird Observatory | Petaluma, CA | General support | $40,000 |
| Physicians for Social Responsibility | Washington, DC | General support | $35,000 |
| Alaska Community Action on Toxics | Anchorage, AK | General support | $30,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Tucson, AZ | General support | $30,000 |
| Clean Water Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $30,000 |
| Marine Conservation Biology Institute | Seattle, WA | General support | $30,000 |
| Santa Barbara Channelkeeper | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Clean & Healthy New York | Albany, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Louisiana Environmental Action Network | Baton Rouge, LA | General support | $20,000 |
| Ventana Wildlife Society | Monterey, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Mangrove Action Project | Seattle, WA | General support | $15,000 |
| New Mexico Environmental Law Center | Santa Fe, NM | General support | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,678,700 | 245 |
| 2023 | $36,703,000 | 202 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349104150
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0200133
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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