OUR CHARITIES
Making a big impact in our communities.
At the Marlowe Foundation, we know lasting change is built through partnership. We collaborate with organizations whose missions reflect our commitment to inclusion, advocacy, and empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Together, we amplify our reach and deepen our collective ability to create lasting change.
Each partnership is built on trust, shared purpose, and a vision for a kinder, more inclusive world.
We look for organizations that:
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Demonstrate measurable impact in education, research, healthy living, or community inclusion.
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Champion support for lifelong learning opportunities or employment.
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Uplift voices of those with lived experience and promote authentic representation.
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Operate with transparency and integrity in their programs and practices.
Our Partnerships
Zeno Mountain Farm
Zeno Mountain Farm hosts free, accessible camps year-round for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical Disabilities. Their work is guided by the core principle that belonging is a human right. They operate on the philosophy that disability is not a problem to be fixed; instead, they strive to address the pervasive societal exclusion of people with disabilities.
Waypoint Ventures
Waypoint Adventure is a non-profit educational organization founded in 2010. The Waypoint mission is to challenge people with disabilities to discover their purpose, talents, and strengths through the transforming power of adventure. With guided, experiential programs tailored to meet people right where they are, Waypoint provides personal growth and team triumph.
AccesSportsAmerica
AccesSportAmerica was started to help inspire higher function and fitness for children and adults living with challenges and disabilities through high-challenge sports and training. AccesSport’s year-round sports and training programs are designed to promote each person’s highest physical and athletic potential while cultivating cognitive, social, and emotional well-being.
Wellesley Stars
Wellesley S.T.A.R.S. offers comprehensive swim training and a competitive swim program for children and adults with special needs from Wellesley, Massachusetts and surrounding towns, from January to June each year. For over 25 years, some STARS swimmers have competed in Special Olympics regional, statewide, national and international meets while others attend for exercise and social purposes.
Athletes Unlimited Newton
Newton, Massachusetts
Newton Athletes Unlimited offers high quality recreational programs to encourage physical, social, emotional and intellectual development to individuals with disabilities. Our programs strive to expand our participants’ independence and improve their quality of life. We believe recreational activities should be accessible to all and are an integral part of the full and happy lives of our participants. Newton Athletes Unlimited builds life-long friendships between our athletes, families, coaches, volunteers and sponsors. These friendships make Newton a stronger, more inclusive community.
Gnome Surf
Little Compton, Rhode Island
We are a 501c3 Non Profit Surf Therapy Organization focused on creating a culture shift towards happiness, kindness, love, and acceptance for all kids of all abilities regardless of socio economic status. We accomplish this by providing life changing surf therapy, art therapy, yoga and eco-therapy experiences. Our lessons and camps are held at South Shore Beach in Little Compton, RI. We are Members of the International Surf Therapy Organization. ISTO has set a high standard of excellence in Surf Therapy by sharing information and research tools with ISTO Contributors all over the globe, to expand and advance evidence-based practice.
Inclusive Fitness
West Roxbury, Massachusetts
Inclusive Fitness in West Roxbury offers sensory-friendly workouts for autistic and neurodivergent teens and adults. We provide expert coaching, adaptive strength training, and a structured, supportive environment. Unlike typical gyms, we prioritize accessibility, individualized programming, and a welcoming community where every athlete can succeed.
“Thank you so much for your kind and generous grant to Newton Athletes Unlimited. We are a small non-profit that tries to make a big impact in the lives of kids and adults with disabilities throughout the year. We will put the funds to good use to support our shared mission!”
Mark Kelly, Director of Special Needs, Athletes Unlimited Newton