The Marlee Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Marlee Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Scituate, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $417,000 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $102,000. 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$417,000
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$102,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was down from $612,778 the year before.
89% 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 | $387,000 | 50 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $612,778 | 47 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $417,000 | 47 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
The Marlee 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Marlee Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $102,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $57,500 |
| North Carolina | 8 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $18,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $18,000 |
| Alabama | 4 | $15,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $10,500 |
| California | 3 | $8,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barn Sanctuary | Donation | $102,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Donation | $100,000 |
| FBC Scituate | Donation | $20,000 |
| Higashi School | Donation | $15,000 |
| Kstanbrook Co Derby Academy | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| Mhulin Co Clemson Univ | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Seubank Co Texas Tech SVM | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Sveeneman Co UNC Chapel Hill | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Eabernathy Co UNC Charlotte | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Peubanks Co Texas A&m | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Brisenmay Co BYU Provo | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| The Evan Henry Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Bgood Co Auburn Univ | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Idelgado Co University of Alabama | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ijameson Co Liberty University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Mhansing Co Cal Poly Pomona | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Apatterson Co Univ of Texas San Antonio | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Zwaldron Co College of the Holy Cross | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ashively Co Lander University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Kpoland Co Washington State Univ | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Jpittman Co Grand Canyon Univ | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Tgonzalez-Sanchez Co Santa Fe College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Jmalizia Co Uri | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Arobison Co NC State Univ | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Lhartman Co Virginia Tech | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Wsivula Co UW Lacrosse | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Emarsalis Co Liberty University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Mhunter Co Auburn Univ | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Rhammerschmidt Co UNC Greensboro | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Jolivier Co Benedictine College | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Aplatt Co Penn State Univ | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Hcrist Co Frostburg State Univ | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Cclapp Co University of North Georgia | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Lsmith Co Purdue University | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Rbryan Co James Madison Univ | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Cchurchbourne Co Appalachian State Univ | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Not One More Vet Inc | Donation | $2,500 |
| Eric F Co Catawba College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Smouras Co Queens Univ of Charlotte | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Twalker Co Colorado Mesa Univ | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Hale
- Keven James
- Stephen Macdonald
- Michael Walker
- Joseph Cronin
Questions people ask
Does The Marlee Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Marlee Foundation Inc give?
$417,000 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Marlee Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William Hale (President), Keven James (Vice Preside), Stephen Macdonald (Secretary) and Michael Walker (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Marlee Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.