The March Foundation
Accepts applications
The March Foundation is a private foundation in Plano, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $126,192 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $13,750. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$126,192
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$13,750
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $228,157 the year before.
67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $235,847 | 20 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $228,157 | 30 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $126,192 | 21 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elze Epps Treasurer P O Box 261936, Plano, TX 75026-1936 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (404) 345-9434, elzeejazz@gmail.com |
| Deadlines | OPEN |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The March Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 7 | $42,775 |
| Florida | 2 | $24,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $13,625 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $8,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $7,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,992 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General | $13,750 |
| First Tee of Metro Atlanta | General | $10,625 |
| Florida Am University | General | $10,250 |
| Create Your Dreams 2026 | General | $10,000 |
| Morehouse College | General | $10,000 |
| Individual | General | $10,000 |
| Ross Perot STEM Program | General | $8,625 |
| Bill Dickey Scholarship Assoc 2025 | General | $7,500 |
| George Mason University | General | $5,000 |
| Johnson STEM Activity Ctr Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Ohio State University | General | $5,000 |
| University of Ca-Riverside | General | $5,000 |
| Spelman College | General | $5,000 |
| Louisiana State University | General | $5,000 |
| University of North Texas | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $3,000 |
| Howard University | General | $2,992 |
| H V Hawkins JC Johnson Fdn | General | $1,300 |
| Atlanta Public Schools | General | $1,150 |
| Emory Alzheimer Disease Research | General | $1,000 |
| Bethel AME Church | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elze Epps
- Mel Smith
- Bruce Trotter
- Don Wofford
- James Castillo
- James Winestock
- William Lewis
- Morman Carmichael
- Eric Leufroy
- Douglas Smalls
- Myron Williams
- Gary Mays
Questions people ask
Does The March Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: OPEN.
How much does The March Foundation give?
$126,192 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The March Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elze Epps (Treas), Mel Smith (Past Chairman), Bruce Trotter (Chairman) and Don Wofford (Secretary) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The March Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.