Marion Family Foundation Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Overview
The Dennis and Barbara Marion Family Charitable Foundation
The Barbara and Dennis Marion Family Charitable Foundation (Marion Family Foundation) is dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes that reflect the values that Barbara and Dennis Marion have championed throughout their lives. With a commitment to compassion and community, the foundation supports initiatives that make a lasting, positive impact.
Through grants and partnerships, the foundation furthers Barbara and Dennis’s shared vision by supporting organizations focused on children’s well-being, education, the arts, healthcare, and environmental conservation, among others. The foundation’s mission is to empower organizations that advance solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges and create meaningful change.
Our Mission and Vision
The Barbara and Dennis Marion Family Charitable Foundation believes in building a better world by fostering opportunities and supporting diverse projects. Key focus areas include promoting children’s development, expanding educational access, enriching lives through the arts, improving healthcare, and protecting the environment. Each grant reflects Barbara and Dennis’s values of compassion, dedication to learning, and commitment to service.
Our Impact
Since its founding, the foundation has provided essential funding to organizations that create transformative change in their communities. From youth programs and educational initiatives to healthcare, environmental preservation, and the arts, the foundation is proud to support causes that enhance quality of life and uplift communities, reflecting Barbara and Dennis’s enduring legacy.
Eligibility
_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._
* The Marion Family Foundation primarily considers organizations in the NYC tri-state area but will review proposals on a national basis.
What The Dennis and Barbara Marion Family actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 34
- Total given
- $77K
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Range
- $1,500–$5,000
- By dollars: New Jersey 25%, New York 21%, District of Columbia 15%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Washington, DC; Hillside, NJ.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Community Food Bank of NJ · Hillside, NJ
Community food bank of nj
$5,000
Feeding America · Washington, DC
Feeding america
$5,000
Hackensack University Medical Center · Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack university medical center
$5,000
Memorial Sloan Kettering Center · New York, NY
Memorial sloan kettering center
$5,000
Shriners Hospital for Children · Tampa, FL
Shriners hospital for children
$5,000
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