AI Summary
The Mariel Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on providing financial support to nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $701K in grants paid to 24 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Mariel Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
Foundations
Unknown or not classified
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
INTERLOCHEN, MI
$271K
9%
LEELANAU CONSERVANCY
Leland, MI
$253.3K
8%
TROUT UNLIMITED
Arlington, VA
$250K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$17K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Mariel Foundation?
No. Mariel Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Mariel Foundation give?
Mariel Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Washington, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Mariel Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Mariel Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Mariel Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Mariel Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $701 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Mariel Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Mariel Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS, LEELANAU CONSERVANCY, and TROUT UNLIMITED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Mariel Foundation?
Mariel Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.