North Marin Community Services

What North Marin Community Services does

North Marin Community Services (NMCS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization headquartered in Novato, California, that provides an integrated portfolio of community-based programs to low-income and underserved residents of North Marin County. The organization was formed on January 1, 2018 through the merger of Novato Youth Center (founded 1966) and Novato Human Needs Center (founded 1972), consolidating over 50 years of continuous community service. NMCS delivers services across five program areas: food assistance (Weekly Food Pantry serving 1,771 residents and a Childcare Healthy Food Program serving 29,919 meals annually), financial assistance (Emergency Rental Assistance distributing over $500K to keep 423 households housed, tax assistance, and budget planning), child development (Preschool/Pre-K, Elementary and Middle School Enrichment programs, Developmental Playgroup, and childcare scholarships), health programs (individual, family, group, school-based, and virtual therapy on a sliding scale starting at $40 per session, plus the Novato Teen Clinic for ages 12-25), and community support services (case management serving 1,961 individuals, employment support, parenting classes, peer health promoters, climate justice, and disaster resilience).

The organization operates from two primary Novato facilities at 680 Wilson Avenue and 1907 Novato Boulevard, with school-based service delivery across Novato Unified, Shoreline Unified, and Lagunitas School Districts, and a teen clinic at 6090 Redwood Boulevard. NMCS employs approximately 73 staff supported by 339 volunteers contributing 9,100+ hours annually, and engages 30+ active strategic partnerships spanning school districts, healthcare providers (Marin Community Clinics, Marin Behavioral Health & Recovery Services), legal services (Legal Aid of Marin, Canal Alliance, Center for Domestic Peace), food supply partners (SF-Marin Food Bank), and government funders. Services are delivered in English and Spanish using trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of individual donations, corporate and foundation grants, government contracts (California Department of Education, California Department of Social Services, Mental Health Services Act grants, County of Marin, City of Novato), and fee-for-service income (sliding scale mental health sessions and childcare tuition). Most direct services to participants are free, low-cost, or sliding scale. The organization holds California childcare licenses, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt designation, and has earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar/Candid and Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator. NMCS has no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on standard nonprofit tools including Qgiv for donations, secure videoconferencing for telehealth, and Google Translate for multilingual access.

Name

North Marin Community Services

Legal name

North Marin Community Services

Website

https://northmarincs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

North Marin Community Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Novato, California, founded in 1972, that provides integrated food assistance, rental aid, childcare, mental health, and case management services to over 10,000 low-income and underserved Marin County residents annually.

Ownership category

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Product category

Community Human Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDAJALAG

Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYHSAAAIAF

Behavioral Support & Positive Behavior Intervention Childcare

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

SECONDARYBPAGAEAC

Family & Parenting Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Nonprofit human services
• Food assistance programs
• Affordable childcare services
• Mental health counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Novato

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations, corporate donations, and foundation grants form a significant portion of revenue. The organization maintains donor circles and legacy giving programs.
2. Government Contracts and Grants: Contracts with California Dept. of Education, California Dept. of Social Services, and various county and city agencies. Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) grant-funded positions.
3. Fee-for-Service Programs: Sliding scale fees for mental health services, tuition-based childcare programs. Services include free, low-cost, and sliding scale options based on ability to pay.
4. Corporate and Foundation Sponsorships: Business supporters and corporate sponsors provide financial support. Tax ID 94-1735064.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

North Marin Community Services is a 501(c)(3) community-embedded nonprofit that delivers an integrated suite of human services to low-income and underserved residents of North Marin County. Its programs span food assistance (weekly food pantry, childcare meal program), financial assistance (emergency rental assistance, budget planning, free tax help), licensed child development (preschool/Pre-K, elementary and middle school enrichment, developmental playgroup, childcare scholarships), mental and physical health services (individual/family/group/school-based/virtual therapy, the Novato Teen Clinic), and community support (case management, employment support, parenting classes, peer health promotion, climate justice, disaster resilience). Services are provided free, low-cost, or on a sliding scale across two Novato centers, multiple school campuses, and via telehealth.

Product overview

North Marin Community Services is a multi-service nonprofit organization providing an integrated portfolio of human services programs. The organization does not offer a unified software product or platform; instead it delivers direct client services across five core program areas: Food Assistance (Weekly Food Pantry, Childcare Healthy Food Program), Financial Assistance (Emergency Rental Assistance, Budget Planning, Tax Assistance), Child Development (Preschool/Pre-K, Elementary and Middle School Enrichment, Developmental Playgroup, Childcare Scholarships), Health Programs (Mental Health Services including Individual/Family/Group/School-Based/Virtual Therapy, Teen Mental Health Clinic, Physical Health), and Community Support (Case Management, Employment Support, Parenting Classes, Peer Health Promoters, Climate Justice, Disaster Resilience). Services are available at two physical centers in Novato, on school campuses, and via telehealth. All programs aim to serve youth, adults, families, and seniors with emphasis on low-income and underserved populations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Novato Teen Clinic: A reproductive and behavioral health clinic for teens and young adults ages 12-25, offering free confidential services including STI/HIV testing, pregnancy testing, birth control, mental health counseling, and pelvic exams.

Products and services

• Weekly Food Pantry Weekly food pantry providing produce, dairy, canned and dried foods, and protein to low-income Novato residents; operated at the Novato Blvd. Center with new registrations placed on a waiting list at capacity.
• Childcare Healthy Food Program Provides nutritionally balanced meals daily to children enrolled in NMCS childcare programs, including breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack for preschool children.
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program Financial assistance for Marin County residents facing hardship or crisis to prevent homelessness, including rental assistance, security deposits, and utility support; distributed $500K+ to keep 423 individuals in their homes.
• Tax Assistance Free income tax assistance for low and moderate-income taxpayers, delivered in partnership with AARP volunteers; supports access to the Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and Young Child Tax Credit.
• Preschool / Pre-K High-quality licensed early learning environment for children ages 2-5 promoting cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development; recipient of the 'Mastering High Quality Standards' award from Marin Quality Counts since 2017.
• Elementary School Enrichment Program Academic after-school program for youth TK-5th grade providing a safe environment with homework help, social-emotional learning, and nutritious meals; 91% of families report children more successful in school.
• Middle School Enrichment Program After-school and summer program supporting academic and emotional development for 6th-8th graders through college preparation (A-G workshop), career exposure, and social-emotional curriculum; 100% of participants believe they have a pathway to college.
• Developmental Playgroup Weekly early learning sessions for children ages 2-5 and their parents, led by qualified Early Childhood Education teachers, developing social skills, problem-solving, and kindergarten readiness.
• Childcare Scholarships Need-based scholarships for NMCS childcare programs, awarded based on family income and size, made available through contracts with the California Department of Education and California Department of Social Services.
• Novato Teen Clinic Free, confidential reproductive and behavioral health clinic for teens ages 12-25 offering STI/HIV testing, pregnancy testing, birth control, mental health counseling, depression screening, and pelvic exams; operated in partnership with Marin Community Clinics.
• Individual and Family Therapy Accessible and affordable mental health services for children, teens, adults, and families using evidence-based treatments, on a sliding fee scale starting at $40 per session based on household income and family size.
• Group Therapy Confidential group therapy sessions for healing and shared experience, covering topics including social-emotional skills, grief, parenting, and anxiety.
• School-Based Therapy Mental health services provided on-site at school campuses in partnership with Novato Unified, Shoreline Unified, and Lagunitas School Districts; serves students at multiple elementary, middle, and high schools.
• Virtual Therapy Telemental health services conducted through a secure videoconferencing platform, enabling confidential virtual therapy sessions for clients who cannot attend in person; available in English and Spanish.
• Case Management Comprehensive case management service connecting individuals and families to essential resources, including housing assistance, food support, public benefits, and referrals; served 1,961 individuals in 2024-25.
• Employment Support Job search assistance including resume writing, interview coaching, and connections to educational and training opportunities, delivered through bilingual case managers.
• Parenting Classes and Skill Building (Amigos de la Familia) Parent education and skill-building program through the Amigos de la Familia model, providing guidance and parenting skills for County-referred families.
• Peer Health Promoters Program training teen students (ages 15-18) as Peer Health Educators to provide confidential health guidance and connect peers to services at the Novato Teen Clinic.
• Climate Justice Program Equitable climate action program engaging under-resourced communities in addressing climate change through education, outreach, and policy advocacy.
• Healthy Novato Initiative Collaborative youth development initiative supporting teens in making healthy choices and preventing high-risk behaviors such as underage drinking and substance use.
• Disaster Resilience / Novato Community Resiliency Team Community disaster preparedness and response coordination through the Novato Community Resiliency Team, focused on emergency preparedness, overdose prevention, and access to services.
• Youth Indoor Soccer Affordable recreational indoor soccer league for youth ages 5-16, currently paused for the 2025-26 season for program evaluation.
• Zumba Classes Free fitness classes combining cardio and muscle conditioning with music, held Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm for teens and adults.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ residents served annually
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canal AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal partnership providing immigration services and support to Canal community members. Phone: (415) 454-2640.
• Marin Community ClinicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing reproductive health services at Novato Teen Clinic for ages 12-25.
• Novato Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary education partner for school-based mental health services, childcare programs, and youth enrichment. Golden Bell Partner Award recipient 2025.
• Shoreline Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner for school-based mental health services and West Marin programs.
• Lagunitas School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner for school-based mental health services and youth programs.
• SF-Marin Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partnership providing food supply for weekly food pantry serving 1,771+ residents annually. Distributed 337,000+ lbs of food.
• AARPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor partnership for free tax assistance program. IRS-certified volunteers provide income tax assistance for low/moderate income taxpayers.
• County of MarincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for housing, mental health, and community services. Includes Victim Witness Assistance Program partnership.
• City of NovatocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for climate action, disaster resilience, and community services. Housing First Partner.
• Marin Behavioral Health & Recovery ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services partnership for behavioral health care and crisis response.
• Center for Domestic PeacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal partnership providing domestic violence support services. Phone: (415) 457-2464.
• Legal Aid of MarincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal partnership providing free civil legal services to low-income residents. Phone: (628) 253-5755.
• Homeward BoundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless services partner for Novato Community Resiliency Team and disaster response.
• Marin Promise PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation equity partnership committed to dismantling racial inequities so vulnerable children can achieve their full potential.
• Marin County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner supporting early childhood education and school-age programs.
• Marin County Child Care CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildcare planning and advisory partnership supporting childcare scholarships and family services.
• ExtraFood.orgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue partnership helping distribute surplus food to those in need.
• First 5 MarincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood development partnership supporting children ages 0-5 and their families.
• Community Action MarincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnti-poverty partnership for community services and advocacy.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society of MarinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing and social services partnership supporting vulnerable populations.
• 10,000 DegreesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation equity partner supporting college access and success for low-income students.
• Buckelew ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services partnership supporting behavioral health programs.
• Bay Area Discovery MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM education partnership for youth enrichment and discovery learning.
• Youth Leadership InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development partnership supporting leadership programs.
• Huckleberry Youth ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth services partnership supporting teen programs and services.
• Ritter CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth and housing services partnership for Marin County residents.
• Novato Fire Protection DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic safety partner for Novato Community Resiliency Team and emergency preparedness.
• CVNLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit support organization partnership for sector excellence and volunteer engagement.
• Novato Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness community partnership supporting local commerce and community events.
• West Marin Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWest Marin services partnership supporting health and human service delivery.
• MCE (Marin Clean Energy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClean energy partnership supporting climate action and home energy programs.
• Presbyterian Church of NovatominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith community partner for Novato Community Resiliency Team and emergency response.
• North Bay Children's CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's services partner for Novato Community Resiliency Team.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Community Action Marin: Marin County anti-poverty nonprofit delivering housing, food, energy assistance, and early childhood services. Directly comparable integrated anti-poverty model operating in the same geographic service area.
• Center for Domestic Peace: Marin County nonprofit providing domestic violence intervention, prevention education, and support services. Directly comparable community safety-net mission and a listed NMCS partner for coordinated client referrals.
• Legal Aid of Marin: Marin County legal services nonprofit providing free civil legal aid to low-income residents. Comparable as a community safety-net service provider and a named NMCS partnership that complements housing and case management work.
• Buckelew Programs: North Bay behavioral health nonprofit providing mental health, substance use, and housing services across Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Lake counties. Closely comparable to NMCS's mental health and behavioral health service line and a listed NMCS partner.
• Canal Alliance: San Rafael-based nonprofit serving immigrant and Latine communities in Marin County with case management, education, and workforce programs. Directly comparable as a community safety-net organization in the same county operating a similar integrated services model for overlapping populations.
• SF-Marin Food Bank: Regional food bank serving San Francisco and Marin counties with food distribution and nutrition programs. Direct peer for NMCS's Weekly Food Pantry program and a named NMCS partner (SF-Marin Food Bank supplies NMCS's pantry).
• Ritter Center: San Rafael nonprofit providing integrated health, housing, and social services to low-income Marin County residents. Closely comparable mission and service mix — including primary care, behavioral health, and housing support — to NMCS's whole-family safety-net approach.
• Homeward Bound of Marin: Novato- and Marin County-based nonprofit addressing homelessness through housing, shelter, and reentry services. Direct peer for NMCS's housing, case management, and Novato Community Resiliency Team work.
• Huckleberry Youth Programs: San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit providing youth services including mental health, counseling, and teen programs. Comparable in mission and services to NMCS's teen clinic, youth enrichment, and adolescent mental health offerings; listed NMCS partner.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin: Marin chapter of national nonprofit providing housing, financial assistance, and social services to vulnerable residents. Direct peer in the rental assistance and basic-needs services space and a former employer of NMCS's Director of Case Management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/NorthMarinCS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/NovatoYouthCenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthMarinCommunityServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northmarincommunityservices
• Instagraminstagram.com/nmcs_1972

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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Investments

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