Private foundation · Maryville
Marlette Family Foundation U-D-T 12172004
In 2025 it gave 2 grants worth $2,800 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $100 to $2,700.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $2,800
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $100 to $2,700 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,400, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Bradley County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $4,841
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,841 | $2,800 | 2 |
| 2024 | $6,980 | $2,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $6,187 | $4,000 | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Joseph C MarlettePresident
- Laurel A MarletteSecretary
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Youth development/scholarships (1 grant)
- Children safety (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Ocoee Region | Cleveland, Bradley County | Youth development/scholarships | $2,700 |
| Tellico Safe | Cleveland, Bradley County | Children safety | $100 |