Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat
The Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2024, it reported 39 grants totaling $1,972,160 to organizations including universities, performing arts groups, educational institutions, and nonprofits serving people with intellectual disabilities.
Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat at a glance
In short: Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat gave $2.0M across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in Nevada. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,972,160
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,568
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $30,713,859
- +0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (9 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1645 Village Center Cir 141, Las Vegas, NV 89134
Phone: (702) 834-7333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation ($446K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 188 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 7% to Utah, 6% to Maine, 3% to New York, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 39 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $58K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $33K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2024) to $2.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Support University Programs | $446,053 |
| The Smith Center for the Performing Arts Las Vegas, NV | Support Performing Arts | $200,000 |
| Gould Academy Bether, ME | Provide Educational Support | $125,000 |
| Utah Symphony & Opera Salt Lake City, UT | Provide Support to Performing Arts | $125,000 |
| Bishop Gorman Development Corporation Las Vegas, NV | Delevopment Fund | $105,000 |
| Elon University Elon, NV | Support University Programs | $100,000 |
| Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow Las Vegas, NV | Provide Support for Education, Training, and Employment Preparation | $74,966 |
| Nevada Policy Research Institute Las Vegas, NV | Seek Private Solutions to Public Challenges Facing Nevada | $65,000 |
| Opportunity Village Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Assists Persons with Intelluctual Disabilities | $60,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Intl Las Vegas, NV | Support Diabetes Research | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,713,859 | $2,380,095 | $2,211,769 | $1,972,160 | 39 | $1,972,160 | $2,145,696 | $2,213,130 |
| 2023 | $30,545,533 | $2,339,800 | $2,500,634 | $2,120,583 | 37 | $2,120,583 | $1,970,326 | $1,998,040 |
| 2022 | $30,706,367 | $1,094,543 | $2,658,033 | $2,203,707 | 38 | $2,203,707 | $645,417 | $2,092,982 |
| 2021 | $32,269,857 | $3,966,516 | $2,431,793 | $2,017,269 | 39 | $2,017,269 | $3,558,511 | $2,251,649 |
| 2020 | $30,735,134 | $1,671,718 | $2,339,532 | $2,001,185 | 35 | — | $1,297,443 | $1,958,561 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as higher education, performing arts, education, human services, and health research.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation says it raises and manages private funds for UNLV, aiming to increase philanthropic support, grow the university’s endowment, and enhance its future growth. The Smith Center for the Performing Arts says it seeks to inspire artists, audiences, and the community through performances, experiences, and educational programming. Gould Academy says it guides students to be creative, courageous, and resilient. Opportunity Village Foundation says it raises funds to serve Nevadans with intellectual disabilities and enhance their lives and those of their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $1,972,160. Grants ranged from $3,800 to $446,053, with a median of $30,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $446,053 to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation for university programs; $200,000 to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts; $125,000 to Gould Academy for educational support; $125,000 to Utah Symphony & Opera for performing arts; and $105,000 to Bishop Gorman Development Corporation for a development fund. Other reported grants included $74,966 to the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow for education, training, and employment preparation; $65,000 to the Nevada Policy Research Institute; $60,000 to Opportunity Village Foundation; and $50,000 each to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, Project 150, and Cure4TheKids.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony Marlon as president, secretary/treasurer, and director; Renee Marlon as vice president; and Jeannine Ann Zeller, Scott Zeller, Bradley Raiton, and Robert Marlon as directors.
Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat is led by Anthony Marlon, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony Marlon
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bradley Raiton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeannine Ann Zeller
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Marlon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Zeller
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Renee Marlon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat
How much does Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat give each year?
Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat gave $2.0M across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 37 grants.
What is Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat's typical grant size?
Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $50,568, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat that year got $27K on average.
Where does Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat give grants?
Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat gives mostly in Nevada: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (7%) and Maine (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (26 grants) and Henderson, NV (2 grants).
Does Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Support to Performing Arts" (3 grants).
Who are Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat's largest grantees?
Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat's largest 2024 grantees include University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation ($446,053), The Smith Center for the Performing Arts ($200,000) and Gould Academy ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat?
Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat reported $30.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as higher education, performing arts, education, human services, and health research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat's EIN?
Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5104500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundat 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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