To inspire youth athletes and their supporters to lead healthy and successful lives with confidence and strength of character through research, education, storytelling and engagement with history.

Our commitment

The Marvella Foundation is committed to enriching the local and regional communities of Newton County and Jasper County, and all of Northwest Indiana. The Foundation will serve the community as well as visiting athletes, their families, coaches, officials, and others supporting youth sports.

Our work

The MARVELLA Foundation provides inclusive access and opportunity for all to be inspired through participation in a full mind, body, and soul experience.

  • A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

    Nancy's Dream - to support low income,disadvantaged children and families from single parent households

  • WOMEN IN SPORTS TRIBUTE MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME

    Paying homage to the legacy of women in sports and the roots of Title IX in Indiana

  • LEADERSHIP/WELLNESS/SUCCESS CENTER

    including a media center and auditorium to conduct a leadership speaker series and to deliver educational programming in the areas of leadership and character development, mental health and wellness, and fitness and nutrition

  • SPORTS SCIENCE INSTITUTE

    Sports science institute to conduct and promote research for healthy development of young female athletes.