Funding and Volunteers

Funding Sources

Our programs operate through a unique partnership between the County of Marin, the UC system, support from the USDA, and other private funds. Backed by the resources of the UC campuses, our educational programs use practically applied research information to solve community problems. We consult with individuals and organizations, publish newsletters, conduct local applied research, produce information for mass media, and conduct seminars and workshops. For every $1 contributed by Marin, $9.14 was contributed by other sources, including the equivalent contribution of 32 full time positions from our volunteer programs.

Volunteer Contribution

Master Gardener Program
- 309 Master Gardener Volunteers
- 29,959 Hours
- $1,209,744 Donated Value Equivalent*

4-H Youth Development Program
- 176 Adult Volunteers
- 36,246 Hours
- $1,463,613 Donated Value Equivalent*

Combined
- 485 Total Volunteers (Averaging 466 volunteers per year since 1998, or 12% of Marin total)
- 66,205 Total hours (Averaging 36,923 hours per year since 1998, or 15% of Marin total)
- $2,673,358 Total Donated Value Equivalent*

* Based upon $40.38 per hour without benefits per Marin County Civic Center Volunteer Program