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The Marisla Foundation

Laguna Beach, California  ·  EIN 330200133  ·  Private foundation

The Marisla Foundation is a private foundation based in Laguna Beach, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $48.7M in grants paid and $22.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 894 individual grants from this funder — $171.1M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. Below is its full funding profile.

$48.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$22.1M
Total assets
894
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Marisla Foundation funds

The Marisla Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, health care, mental health.

Environment & ConservationHealth CareMental Health

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Marisla Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Orange County Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$9.9M2024
Orange County Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Newport Beach, CA$7.5M2023
Orange County Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Newport Beach, CA$7.2M2020
Orange County Community Foundation
MARISLA FUND
Newport Beach, CA$5.3M2022
Global Greengrants Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boulder, CO$3.2M2024
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR OCEANS 5
New York, NY$3.1M2020
Global Greengrants Fund
MARISLA FUND
Boulder, CO$2.5M2022
Oceana Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$2.3M2024
Oceana Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$2.3M2023
Global Greengrants Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boulder, CO$2.3M2020
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$2.1M2024
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$2.1M2023
Oceana Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$2.0M2020
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
PLASTICS SOLUTIONS FUND
New York, NY$2.0M2022
Oceana Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$2.0M2022

The Marisla Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$48.7M
2022$39.0M
2023$36.7M
2024$46.7M

How to apply for funding from The Marisla Foundation

From The Marisla Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“JANUARY 15, APRIL 15, JULY 15, OCTOBER 15”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at fsrequests.com/marisla.

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Frequently asked questions about The Marisla Foundation

Does The Marisla Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Marisla Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Marisla Foundation fund?
The Marisla Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Orange County Community Foundation, Orange County Community Foundation, Orange County Community Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Marisla Foundation give in grants?
The Marisla Foundation reported $48.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $171.1M over 894 grants.
Where is The Marisla Foundation located?
The Marisla Foundation is based in Laguna Beach, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 330200133.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Marisla Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Marisla Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.