The Marsh Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Marsh Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $408,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$408,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $290,000 the year before.
27% 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 | $279,800 | 25 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $290,000 | 28 | $8.9 million |
| 2025 | $408,000 | 26 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gretchen Johnston PO Box 35329, Charlotte, NC 28235 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (704) 376-0281 |
| What to submit | Written format |
| Restrictions | The foundation awards grants to organizations but not to individuals or partisan political programs |
What The Marsh Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 12 | $382,500 |
| South Carolina | 7 | $13,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $7,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artplus Community Campus | General purpose support | $100,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas - Housing Impact Fund | General purpose support | $100,000 |
| Davidson College | General purpose support | $58,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | General purpose support | $27,500 |
| The Crossnore School | General purpose support | $25,000 |
| Roof Above Inc | General purpose support | $20,000 |
| Discovery Place | General purpose support | $20,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| Carolina Thread Trail | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Charlotte DBA YMCA of Greater | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| Alexander Youth Network | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | General purpose support | $4,000 |
| St Francis Center | General purpose support | $4,000 |
| Second Helpings Beaufort County | General purpose support | $3,500 |
| Culver Military Academy | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Florence Fuller Child Development Center | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| Port Royal Sound Foundation | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| The Church of the Apostles | General purpose support | $2,000 |
| South Carolina Coastal Conservation League | General purpose support | $1,500 |
| Entryway | General purpose support | $1,500 |
| Fordham University | General purpose support | $1,500 |
| Family Center for Deafness | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Spring Island Trust | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital | General purpose support | $500 |
| Dataw Island Conservancy Inc | General purpose support | $500 |
| Trustbridge Foundation Inc DBA Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | General purpose support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gretchen M Johnston
- Hunter J McLawhorn
- James H McLawhorn
Questions people ask
Does The Marsh Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Marsh Foundation Inc give?
$408,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs The Marsh Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gretchen M Johnston (President), Hunter J McLawhorn (Vice President / Asst. Secretary) and James H McLawhorn (Secretary).
What does The Marsh Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.