Marie Crowley Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to general charitable purposes. It supports a variety of causes, with a focus on community service, youth development, health charities, and local sports initiatives. The foundation primarily serves organizations in Michigan and Nevada, reflecting its commitment to enhancing community well-being and supporting diverse charitable activities. Its funding includes grants to health-related organizations, youth empowerment programs, and community centers, indicating a broad interest in improving the quality of life for various populations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized community nonprofits or youth and health-focused organizations seeking modest grants and willing to submit a short narrative via mail or phone contact.
Good Fit
- • Programs in youth development, local community service, health or small-event support
- • Requests framed as modest project grants (typical awards range in low thousands)
- • A clear, concise narrative with stated amount and purpose
- • Local or regional presence in the foundation's primary states (notably Michigan and Nevada)
- • Willingness to use the mailed application route and to follow rolling submission guidance
Geography
The foundation funded organizations across nine states in the latest year, showing a multi-state footprint even though a majority of dollars were directed to the home state (about 54%).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 39 distinct recipients and substantial new recipient turnover (25 new grantees), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes written application instructions, a mailing address/phone contact, a rolling deadline, and a high count of new recipients in the latest year; with three years of history, this behavior supports plausible entry for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
