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yOur Impact
Stability
& Joy
Over 45,924 children were in foster care in California in 2022. We provide stability and joy through our programs and the creative outlets we offer kids inspired to learn.
Positive Childhood
1 in 6 adults have had four or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Our programs help combat the effects by fostering Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs).
Building Foundations
Through M.A.D.E., we fund programs that help youth develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence, building foundations for their future creative endeavors and success.
How do you want to help?
Empower a child to discover their voice and build confidence through the arts. Your recurring gift provides consistent access to arts education, transforming lives one note and one beat at a time.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us expand our programs and keep creative education accessible to all children. Your one-time gift fuels our mission and makes an immediate impact.
Honor Michael Aragon's enduring legacy of music and mentorship. Your donation contributes to a memorial bench in a community space that reflects his passion and dedication to nurturing young talent.
Help us share Michael's story. Your donation supports the making of "The Beat Goes On," a documentary that celebrates the power of rhythm, resilience, and the impact of his life.
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LEGACY GIVING
Create a lasting legacy of creativity, healing, and opportunity. By including The Aragon Foundation in your estate plans, you ensure that future generations of Marin youth can access high-quality arts education—regardless of circumstance. Your legacy gift helps build a brighter, more equitable artistic future for our community.
start a fundraiser
Turn your passion into impact. Host a concert, art show, dance event, classroom project, or online campaign to support our programs. We’ll provide guidance, tools, and resources to help your fundraiser shine. Together, we can expand access to creative learning for the kids who need it most.
Workplace Giving
Make giving easy and impactful through your workplace. Many employers offer payroll giving or donation matching—instantly doubling or tripling your support. Workplace gifts help ensure more young people in Marin can benefit from the confidence, resilience, and joy that arts education provides.
gifts of stocks or securities
Support the Foundation while maximizing your financial benefits. Donating appreciated stock or mutual fund shares is a tax-smart way to contribute to our mission. Your gift directly fuels music, dance, and visual arts opportunities for underserved youth.
Host a Creative Community Event
Art has the power to bring people together—and your event can make a difference. Whether it’s a neighborhood performance, lemonade stand, gallery pop-up, or youth-led talent show, your creativity can help raise awareness and funds for our mission. We’re here to support you with materials and ideas.
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
Recommending a grant to The Aragon Foundation through your Donor Advised Fund is a flexible and efficient way to make an impact. Your DAF contribution helps us provide high-quality M.A.D.E. programs and expand creative access across Marin.
Contact Us
We'd love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about our M.A.D.E. programs, want to discuss partnership opportunities, or simply wish to learn more, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your interest in our mission to empower underserved youth through music, arts, and dance is what drives us forward.