The Multicultural Center of Marin

What it reported doing in 2024

Community Engagement and AdvocacyThe Canal Community Resilience Council (CCRC) launched in November 2019 have regular meetings to discuss issues that Canal residents face with a focus on environmental and climate change, the climate gap and climate justice. The objective of the CCRC is to provide a platform for community driven planning around climate justice and many other issues that directly affect the residents. The CCRC has expanded our geographic footprint beyond the Canal. There are CCRC members in other cities and towns around Marin County that also participate in this project such as Novato, Fairfax, and greater San Rafael (outside of the Canal area.) The CCRC has evolved to support existing and emerging leaders with the skills and resources they need to be stronger advocates and representatives for their community. This has led to the Lifting Leaders Program (with support from MCF Climate Justice Initiative)Impact: Participating community members 60; Core community members 30.Youth & Family ProgramOur programs have been pivotal in transforming the lives of underserved and at-risk youth in our community, particularly those involved in the juvenile justice system. Youth mentorship, particularly for underserved youth within the juvenile justice system, requires a multifaceted approach combining evidence-based practices, tailored interventions, and systemic understanding of culturally appropriate curriculum. We are deeply committed to supporting underserved youth and helping them achieve their full potential. As our program grow, we will continue to address the complex needs of underserved youth, the demand for our services has not slowed down so in order to provide the high-quality programing these youth deserve we must look to expand capacity. Impact: Completed Program is 26 youth; Youth referred to Program 32. TAY Radio Station/Cuerpo Corazon ComunidadCuerpo Corazon Comunidad is dedicated to serving the Latino immigrant community by centering shows on topics that are relevant to them as newcomers. We keep in mind what information is readily available to the newcomer Latino community. Because we understand that many resources is not always easily accessible for newcomers and their families. Our program have covered topics like how to destigmatize mental health challenges, what is digital literacy, ways to access home ownership, and starting your own business. Always being mindful of the importance of creating safe space for our listeners. In addition, our guests are fluent in Spanish and culturally aware making our shows more available to community members and beyond. CCC show is a very well received show and continues to gain new listeners. Overall, the educational and personal experience shared on the CCC show has shown how we can have an impact on communities here in Marin County and beyond.Impact: Cuerpo Corazon Comunidad annual Viewers 2,200.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
• Program expense ratio: 85.5%; rating input score 86
• Fundraising efficiency: $12.63 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 45; 45th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 76th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 5 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 62
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -22.7%; rating input score 8; 8th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.25; rating input score 11; 11th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.02; rating input score 62; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 2.7%; rating input score 58; 58th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 15.7% per year; rating input score 100; 76th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 14.4% per year; rating input score 100; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 17.8% per year; rating input score 100; 78th percentile among comparable filings