Marine Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily focusing on education and community service. It funds initiatives that aim to enhance educational opportunities and provide general support to community service organizations. The foundation's grantmaking reflects a commitment to human services, as evidenced by its contributions to programs like 'Getting Out and Staying Out' and the United Way. While it serves a range of recipients, its funding is particularly concentrated in the education sector and community service organizations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mid‑to‑established nonprofit in the Northeast (MA/CT/NY/NH) working in education, community services, or regional arts organizations, with an existing relationship or credible referral to the foundation.
Good Fit
- • Existing relationship or introduction from a current or past grantee or trustee.
- • Programs in education, general community services, or regional arts consistent with past recipients.
- • Capacity to manage mid-size unrestricted or program grants (roughly $10k–$100k).
- • Regional presence or demonstrated impact in MA or neighboring New England states.
- • Evidence of ongoing partnership potential (multi-year program or organizational stability).
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year covered four states (CT, MA, NY, NH), showing a multi‑state but regionally concentrated Northeast footprint rather than national reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows five distinct recipients and over three years the foundation repeatedly funded the same four organizations, indicating a moderate but not broad recipient set across arts, education, and community service.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is limited but one new recipient appeared in 2024; however the foundation states it funds by preselection only and no public submission route exists, so unsolicited new entrants are possible but not obviously supported by a public application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
