The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$82,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $57,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,500 | 11 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $57,000 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $82,000 | 14 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $18,500 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $15,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $7,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | the CATCH hand differences program | $15,000 |
| Black Ensemble Theater Corporation | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Brown University | the Inman Page Black Alumni Council BAF Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Brown University | the Inman Page Black Alumni Council BAF Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Consortium for Graduate Study in Management | Wallace L. Jones Endowment Fund | $5,000 |
| NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Westridge School for Girls | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Black Ensemble Theater Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Tennessee State University Foundation | A Phi A Beta Omicron Monument & Scholarship Endowment fund | $3,000 |
| Tennessee State University Foundation | Alpha Phi Alpha Beta Omicron Monument and Scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Consortium for Graduate Study in Management | Consortium Annual Fund | $2,500 |
| The Historymakers | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alvin W Marley
- Lisa Rochelle Marley Prince
Questions people ask
Does The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc give?
$82,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Alvin W Marley (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Lisa Rochelle Marley Prince (VP).
What does The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.