The Allayne and Douglas Wick Foundation (formerly Maradele Foundation)
Preselected recipients only
The Allayne and Douglas Wick Foundation (formerly Maradele Foundation) is a private foundation in Gates Mills, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $383,677 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $252,677. 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$383,677
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$252,677
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $124,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $101,500 | 51 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $124,000 | 61 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $383,677 | 59 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
The Allayne and Douglas Wick Foundation (formerly Maradele Foundation) 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 Allayne and Douglas Wick Foundation (formerly Maradele Foundation) funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 32 | $317,177 |
| Massachusetts | 11 | $37,500 |
| New Hampshire | 6 | $13,500 |
| New York | 3 | $5,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $4,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hangar Preservation Fund | General Operations | $252,677 |
| University Hospitals of Cleveland | Lincoln Neurotherapeutics Research Fund | $20,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Jimmy Fund | $10,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Hopewell | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Park School The | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Brewster Academy | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Room to Grow | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Wake Forest University | General Operations | $3,500 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Holden Forests and Gardens | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Lighthouse | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Musical Arts Association | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra | General Operations | $3,000 |
| St Christophers by the River | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Williams College | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Racquet-in-Hand Foundation | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Skidmore College | General Operations | $2,500 |
| City Surf Project | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Dunham Tavern Museum | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Hawken School | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Lake View Cemetery Foundation | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Rosie's Place | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Strong Wings Nantucket | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Weeks Brick House The | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Weeks Public Library | Greenland Library | $2,000 |
| Cornerstone School | General Operations | $1,500 |
| Carlton College | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center | Esophageal Cancer Research | $1,000 |
| Connecticut College | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of Breakthrough Schools | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of Sparrow Park | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Hathaway Brown School | Adele E. Wick Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| Health Care Without Harm | General Operations | $1,000 |
| More than Words | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Reynolda House Museum of American Art | General Operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Wick Bole
- Richard Holden Bole Jr
- Douglas Samuel Miller
- Elizabeth Miller Griffin
Questions people ask
Does The Allayne and Douglas Wick Foundation (formerly Maradele Foundation) accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Allayne and Douglas Wick Foundation (formerly Maradele Foundation) give?
$383,677 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Allayne and Douglas Wick Foundation (formerly Maradele Foundation)?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Wick Bole (Trustee), Richard Holden Bole Jr (Trustee), Douglas Samuel Miller (Trustee) and Elizabeth Miller Griffin (Trustee).
What does The Allayne and Douglas Wick Foundation (formerly Maradele Foundation) fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.