Teel's Marsh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Teel's Marsh Foundation is a private foundation in Avon, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$90,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $90,000 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,000 | 21 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 19 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 21 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Teel's Marsh Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Teel's Marsh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $46,000 |
| Montana | 7 | $21,000 |
| New York | 2 | $9,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Old Farms School | General support | $25,000 |
| Center for Leadership & Justice | General support | $7,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| Interval House | General support | $6,500 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | General support | $5,000 |
| Wild Montana | General support | $5,000 |
| Shaggy Dog Rescue | General support | $4,500 |
| Keewaydin Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Montana | General support | $3,000 |
| ASPCA | General support | $2,500 |
| Madison Valley Medical Center Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Wilton Congregational Church | General support | $2,500 |
| Iris - Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services | General support | $2,500 |
| Colgate University | General support | $2,000 |
| Madison River Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| The Bridge Family Center | General support | $2,000 |
| American Prairie | General support | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Madison Valley Public Library | General support | $1,500 |
| Special Olympics Virginia | General support | $1,500 |
| Dension University | General support | $500 |
| University of Richmond | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher S Drew
- Robert T Bayley
Questions people ask
Does Teel's Marsh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Teel's Marsh Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Teel's Marsh Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher S Drew (Trustee) and Robert T Bayley (Trustee).
What does Teel's Marsh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and environment and conservation.