The Barbara and Dennis Marion Family Charitable Foundation
The Barbara and Dennis Marion Family Charitable Foundation

The Dennis and Barbara Marion Family Charitable Foundation

2025 Grant Cycle Now Open - Deadline 3/31/2025

About

 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. 

Honoring Barbara Marion

 Barbara Marion’s life was dedicated to the service of others, exemplifying kindness, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to giving back. The foundation honors her legacy by supporting organizations that inspire and uplift, working to make a lasting difference in the communities that meant so much to her and to Dennis. 

Grants Calendar

Q1 - Proposals Accepted

Q1 - Proposals Accepted

Q1 - Proposals Accepted

 Proposals are accepted annually from January 1 to March 31. For application instructions, please see the details below. 

Q2 - Proposals Reviewed

Q1 - Proposals Accepted

Q1 - Proposals Accepted

 Foundation staff will review submitted proposals from April 1 to June 30. 

Q3 - Site Visits

Q4 - Grants Funded

Q4 - Grants Funded

 After the review process, foundation staff may reach out for additional questions and, in many cases, will schedule site visits (either virtual or in-person) to further discuss the proposals. 

Q4 - Grants Funded

Q4 - Grants Funded

Q4 - Grants Funded

 Grant decisions will be announced on November 15, and funds will be disbursed by the end of the calendar year. 

To apply for a grant, please submit a proposal packet by email to info@marionfamilyfoundation.org as a single PDF file. 


Proposals are accepted annually from January 1 to March 31.


Your proposal packet should include:


  1. Cover Letter
    Briefly introduce your organization and the project for which funding is requested.
  2. Project Proposal
    Outline the project in no more than 4 pages, including objectives, target audience and community impact, and timeline and expected outcomes. 
  3. 501(c)(3) Determination Letter
    Provide proof of your organization’s tax-exempt status.
  4. Operating Budget
    Include your organization’s overall budget for the current fiscal year.
  5. Project Budget
    Detail the budget specific to the proposed project, indicating how requested funds will be allocated.
  6. Additional Supporting Documents (Optional)
    Attach any other materials that demonstrate the impact or importance of your project.
  7. Final Report (Current Grantees Only)
    In order to be eligible for renewed funding, current grantees must submit a final report, not exceeding 2 pages, describing how the grant funds were used and the project’s impact.


We look forward to hearing about your work. Please reach out with any questions about the grant application process. 


Dennis Marion, Trustee

info@marionfamilyfoundation.org

Copyright © 2025 The Dennis and Barbara Marion Family Charitable Foundation - All Rights Reserved. - EIN: 85-3705226 

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