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Thomas Marshall Foundation

Preselected recipients only Sewickley, Pennsylvania · EIN 256479933

Thomas Marshall Foundation is a private foundation in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $415,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $400,000 the year before.

25% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$365,00035$8.9 million
2024$400,00028$9.4 million
2025$415,00032$9.8 million

How to apply

Thomas 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Thomas Marshall Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania28$295,000
Connecticut1$100,000
Massachusetts1$10,000
California1$5,000
Illinois1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 32 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Boundless
Hamden, CT
General/charitable purpose$100,000
Old Economy Village
Ambridge, PA
General / charitable purpose$32,000
Childrens Hospital Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$30,000
National Flag Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$20,000
Sweetwater Center for the Arts
Sewickley, PA
General / charitable purpose$20,000
The Neighborhood Academy
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$20,000
The Lindsay Theater & Cultural Center
Sewickley, PA
General / charitable purpose$20,000
United Way of Southwestern Pa
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$15,000
Angel's Place
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$10,000
Cancer Bridges
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$10,000
Crisis Center North
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$10,000
Fern Hallow Nature Center
Sewickley, PA
General / charitable purpose$10,000
Hearth
Boston, MA
General / charitable purpose$10,000
Sewickley Valley YMCA
Sewickley, PA
General / charitable purpose$10,000
Union Aid Society
Sewickley, PA
General / charitable purpose$10,000
Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$10,000
Bethlehem Haven
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$5,000
Casa of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$5,000
Center for Hope
Ambridge, PA
General / charitable purpose$5,000
Hosanna Industries
Rochester, PA
General / charitable purpose$5,000
Just Mike
Clarendon Hills, IL
General / charitable purpose$5,000
Leading Hearts-The Heart Foundation
Westlake Village, CA
General / charitable purpose$5,000
Pittsburgh Kids Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$5,000
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$5,000
Pittsburgh Symphony and Orchestra
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$5,000
Samaritan Counseling Center
Sewickley, PA
General / charitable purpose$5,000
Sewickley Community Center
Sewickley, PA
General / charitable purpose$5,000
Tickets for Kids
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$5,000
Western Pa Conservancy
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$5,000
Pittsburgh Youth Leadership
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$5,000
The Bradley Center
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$5,000
The Veterans Breakfast Club
Pittsburgh, PA
General / charitable purpose$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Thomas Marshall Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Thomas Marshall Foundation give?

$415,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.

Who runs Thomas Marshall Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Sue Marshall Roberts (Trustee / Director) and Theresa Marshall (Director).

What does Thomas Marshall Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and health.

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