Marshall Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marshall Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $19,400 and the largest $496,248. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$19,400
- Largest grant$496,248
- Assets$21.4 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $278,015 the year before.
61% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $278,015 | 8 | $20.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 18 | $21.4 million |
How to apply
Marshall Family 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 Marshall Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15 | $1.6 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of TX Hill Country | General purpose | $496,248 |
| St Johns School | General purpose | $300,185 |
| Yes Prep Public Schools | General purpose | $300,000 |
| Houston Symphony | General purpose | $250,701 |
| Bear Be A Resource for CPS Kids | General purpose | $73,963 |
| Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (Avda) | General purpose | $58,190 |
| River Oaks Baptist School | General purpose | $51,100 |
| Alley Theatre | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Third Option Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Women's Fund | General purpose | $13,800 |
| The Astros Foundation | General purpose | $10,700 |
| Crime Stoppers | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Lifting Hands International | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Arms Wide Adoption Services | General purpose | $6,037 |
| Houston Ballet | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Children | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Cancare Inc | General purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin L Marshall
- Meredith M Marshall
Questions people ask
Does Marshall Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marshall Family Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $19,400.
Who runs Marshall Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Benjamin L Marshall (Trustee) and Meredith M Marshall (Trustee).
What does Marshall Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.