Point Reyes Good Luck Fund

We acquire, rehabilitate, and steward historically and architecturally significant buildings and sites that contribute to the identity and heritage of the Greater Point Reyes and West Marin area. Our preservation work prioritizes historical integrity, long-term public benefit, and continued community-serving use.

Rehabilitation and stewardship decisions may involve design, use, or operational constraints that are not commercially driven but are necessary to preserve historic character and community value. Preserved properties are subject to long-term protections designed to ensure continued public benefit and community access.

Where appropriate, preserved properties are shared with the public through community events, educational programming, and digital resources. We also document and interpret local history through written and photographic materials, making them publicly accessible.

Education is central to our work. We support programs that increase public understanding of local history, cultural heritage, and community resilience in the Greater Point Reyes and West Marin area. Educational activities may include public talks, workshops, exhibits, school partnerships, site-based programming, and community events designed to be accessible to residents and the general public.

Our educational efforts promote learning across generations and help ensure that the region’s history and cultural identity are preserved, understood, and shared.

Access to essential services is critical for community wellbeing. In addition to preservation and education activities, we provide charitable relief and support to residents of the Greater Point Reyes and West Marin area experiencing hardship, either directly or in collaboration with aligned nonprofit and community initiatives.

When the local pharmacy serving Point Reyes residents faced closure after its operators lost licensure, we acted to preserve access to this essential service. We acquired the underlying property and partnered with Petaluma Health Center, a federally qualified health center (FQHC), to ensure medications and essential medical supplies remained available to the community. Many elderly residents in West Marin rely on this location for access to prescription medications and healthcare resources.

Where appropriate and consistent with preservation requirements and local regulations, we may incorporate limited affordable or workforce housing into preserved properties within the Greater Point Reyes and West Marin area to support residents and prevent displacement. Any such housing is structured to serve low-income or otherwise vulnerable individuals or households and is subject to long-term affordability or use restrictions designed to ensure continued public benefit.

Familias Afectadas de Rancho (FAR) is a community initiative supported by the Point Reyes Good Luck Fund to provide relief to ranch workers and families in the Greater Point Reyes and West Marin area who have experienced loss of employment, housing, and stability due to ranch closures.

Through administrative support and fiscal sponsorship, we ensure that funds raised for FAR are used exclusively for charitable purposes, including food assistance, housing support, emergency relief, and access to critical services. Assistance is provided based on demonstrated financial need using objective eligibility criteria, and distributions are documented to ensure accountability and compliance with charitable-use requirements.