The Burke and Violet Marshall Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Burke and Violet Marshall Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $137,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$137,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $137,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,500 | 8 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $137,000 | 7 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $137,000 | 7 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
The Burke and Violet Marshall 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $65,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vera Institute of Justice | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General purpose | $40,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Feeding America | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Common Justice | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| North Haven Historical Society | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Marshall
- Jane Marshall
- Josephine Phillips
Questions people ask
Does The Burke and Violet Marshall Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Burke and Violet Marshall Foundation give?
$137,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Burke and Violet Marshall Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine Marshall (President), Jane Marshall (Director) and Josephine Phillips (Director).