The Marlee Foundation Inc
The Marlee Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Scituate, Massachusetts. Its website describes its charitable work as helping veterans, animals, and children, including through scholarships, support for therapy and service dogs, animal rescue, and programs for children and young adults.
The Marlee Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Marlee Foundation Inc gave $417K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $417,000
- -31.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,872
- -31.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,587,685
- -17.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Marlee Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing names William Hale as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: William Hale
Mailing address: 814 Country Way, Scituate, MA 02066
Phone: (781) 264-0092
Email: aawill@ajaint.com
Website: https://marleefoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marlee Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Barn Sanctuary ($102K). Together the top 6 received $245K.
Organizations only. It also paid 41 individual scholarships ($172,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
224 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 217 grants of 224 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Massachusetts. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states, with the largest reported shares going to Michigan and New York (24% each), followed by Massachusetts (14%), North Carolina (7%), and Virginia (4%). Its website also describes support for a veterans village project in Bradenton, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Marlee Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 106% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 487% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2020) to $613K (2024). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $417K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barn Sanctuary Chelsea, MI | Donation | $102,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Donation | $100,000 |
| FBC Scituate Scituate, MA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Higashi School Randolph, MA | Donation | $15,000 |
| 41 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $172,500 |
| The Evan Henry Foundation Norwell, MA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Not One More Vet Inc San Fransisco, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,587,685 | $167,545 | $498,033 | $417,000 | 47 | $417,000 | $39,754 | $85,566 |
| 2024 | $1,918,173 | $923,964 | $619,095 | $612,778 | 47 | $612,778 | $75,947 | $104,649 |
| 2023 | $1,512,426 | $136,698 | $389,510 | $387,000 | 50 | $387,000 | $71,315 | $81,469 |
| 2022 | $1,765,238 | $1,033,257 | $209,262 | $202,400 | 36 | $202,400 | $18,682 | $65,675 |
| 2021 | $941,243 | $222,604 | $136,708 | $135,400 | 44 | $135,400 | $2,091 | $44,264 |
| 2020 | $855,347 | $421,721 | $117,979 | $117,500 | 45 | — | $2,415 | $34,148 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marlee Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its mission as helping veterans, animals, and children, and says it seeks to improve the world and thank those who keep people safe. Its stated activities include undergraduate scholarships for children of Navy SEALs and Army Rangers pursuing studies in STEM, veterinary science, teaching, or military service; therapy and service K9s for veterans; medical care and transportation for animals rescued overseas by veterans; and support for children and young adults, including autistic people.
Its website describes support for Boston Higashi School, including music equipment for autistic children and young adults, and for organizations such as Special Olympics. Among its 2025 grants, the Evan Henry Foundation received $5,000; that grantee says it funds programs and projects benefiting autistic people and their families. Barn Sanctuary received $102,000; the grantee describes its mission as rescuing farmed animals and inspiring people to embrace a plant-based lifestyle. Not One More Vet Inc received $2,500; the grantee says it works to support veterinary professionals’ mental wellness through education, resources, and support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $417,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $102,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards were $102,000 to Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea, Michigan, and $100,000 to Tunnel to Towers in Staten Island, New York; both were listed as donations. Other notable awards included $20,000 to FBC Scituate and $15,000 to Higashi School, both in Massachusetts. The filing also listed scholarships to individual recipients, including an award of $12,500 and several awards of $5,500.
The foundation’s website says it has distributed more than $2,255,000 in awards since 2015 and more than $1,341,000 in scholarships in coordination with the Navy SEAL Museum Foundation and the Army Unit Scholarship Fund. Its scholarship information describes awards for children of U.S. special operations members through those partner organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Hale as president, Keven James as vice president, Stephen MacDonald as secretary, and Michael Walker and Joseph Cronin as directors. The foundation’s website identifies William M. Hale as president and treasurer.
The Marlee Foundation Inc is led by William Hale, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Hale
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Cronin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Walker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Keven James
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Stephen Macdonald
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Michael Hale (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: William Provost (2020–2023) — Clerk
- Former: Carol Ann Hale (2020–2021) — Clerk
- Former: Donna Anastos (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard Anastos (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Marlee Foundation Inc
How much does The Marlee Foundation Inc give each year?
The Marlee Foundation Inc gave $417K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $613K across 47 grants.
What is The Marlee Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Marlee Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,872, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marlee Foundation Inc give grants?
The Marlee Foundation Inc's top state is Michigan, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Massachusetts (14%).
Does The Marlee Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on The Marlee Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (41 grants) and "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are The Marlee Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Marlee Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Barn Sanctuary ($102,000), Tunnel to Towers ($100,000) and FBC Scituate ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 41 individual scholarships ($172,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Marlee Foundation Inc?
The Marlee Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $417K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marlee Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its mission as helping veterans, animals, and children, and says it seeks to improve the world and thank those who keep people safe. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marlee Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marlee Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Marlee Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3165035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Marlee Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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