Douglas B Marshall Jr Family
The Douglas B. Marshall Jr. Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its mission is to support education and research at all levels, including basic education and research at universities, laboratories, and other institutions.
Douglas B Marshall Jr Family at a glance
In short: Douglas B Marshall Jr Family gave $2.2M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $116K), top state District of Columbia. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,202,500
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $115,921
- -20.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $26,089,797
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Douglas B Marshall Jr Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The foundation accepts applications by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests. Application instructions and forms are available through the foundation’s grant guidelines. Proposals are strongly preferred by email; the foundation’s stated process includes an application form, project executive summary, and budget template. The filing describes the mission’s education and research scope, including basic education in literacy, numeracy, and science, and allows for food, shelter, clothing, or medicine when necessary to education and research.
- Review Cycle
- Deadlines are communicated as part of the application process; the foundation’s website directs applicants to check for current deadlines.
- Deadline
- Deadlines are communicated as part of the application process; the foundation’s website directs applicants to check…
- Contact
Application contact: Rebecca Dietz The Douglas B Marshal
Mailing address: PO Box 1471, Houston, TX 77251-1471
Phone: (713) 651-8806
Website: https://www.dbmjr.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Douglas B Marshall Jr Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was GDI-Solutions Inc ($625K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 98 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it expects the vast majority of its grants to support projects focused in developing countries. In 2024, grant dollars were reported by recipient state as 29% to DC, 28% to Massachusetts, 25% to Texas, and 6% to California; 10% was assigned to an unspecified state category. Listed recipients included organizations in Washington, DC; Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts; and Houston and Austin, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Douglas B Marshall Jr Family open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $136K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $63K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2022) to $3.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GDI-Solutions Inc Washington, DC | General support | $625,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Post-primary education in developing countries, Phase II(J-PAL)/ Fol and IGI | $350,000 |
| Pratham USA Houston, TX | Central MME and government partnerships programs | $350,000 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard College Boston, MA | General support | $250,000 |
| Young 1ove Foundation Austin, TX | General support | $150,000 |
| Gyan Prakash Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Central Square Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| Global School Leaders Los Angeles, CA | School development in India and M&E Strengthening | $75,000 |
| Avanti Fellows San Jose, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Innovations for Poverty Action New Haven, CT | Bridge grant | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,089,797 | $2,903,327 | $2,697,740 | $2,202,500 | 19 | $2,312,352 | $2,570,990 | $2,127,053 |
| 2023 | $25,764,210 | $3,671,515 | $3,732,637 | $3,355,081 | 23 | $3,454,894 | $2,621,448 | $1,859,368 |
| 2022 | $26,342,279 | $2,743,062 | $2,558,367 | $2,087,402 | 19 | $2,205,825 | $1,466,468 | $1,896,484 |
| 2021 | $26,842,664 | $5,452,635 | $3,276,591 | $2,854,713 | 18 | $2,965,354 | $4,162,289 | $2,164,885 |
| 2020 | $25,658,065 | $2,121,098 | $2,600,122 | $2,250,440 | 19 | — | $1,897,038 | $1,837,245 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Douglas B Marshall Jr Family reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports education and research, including basic education with particular attention to literacy, numeracy, and science. It also says that support for food, shelter, clothing, or medicine may fall within its mission when these are necessary for education and research.
Its stated priorities include projects supported by rigorous evidence of improved educational outcomes, cost-effective approaches, and potential for long-term scale. It also funds work that builds evidence about educational outcomes, such as applied research, monitoring and evaluation methods, and large-scale measurement. The foundation says it does not normally support individual research projects unless they have also received funding through a competitive process that includes expert review. It funds both specific projects and core support for organizations or divisions, and says initial grants are normally for one year.
The 2024 grants illustrate support for a range of education-related organizations and activities. For example, Young 1ove Foundation describes its work as scaling proven health and education interventions to improve youth livelihoods in Africa. Global School Leaders says it advances children’s education by preparing school leaders, teachers, and other educators. MIT describes its mission as advancing knowledge and educating students in science, technology, and other fields; its grant purpose was post-primary education in developing countries. The foundation’s stated criteria are general guidelines, and funding decisions are made case by case.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $2,202,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $625,000, with a median grant of $50,000.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $625,000 to GDI-Solutions Inc. for general support; $350,000 to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for post-primary education in developing countries; $350,000 to Pratham USA for central MME and government partnerships programs; $250,000 to President and Fellows of Harvard College for general support; and $150,000 to Young 1ove Foundation for general support. Other awards included $100,000 to Gyan Prakash Foundation and $75,000 each to Central Square Foundation and Global School Leaders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas B Marshall III as president and director; Amrita Ahuja as vice president and director; Rebecca Dietz as secretary; Robert T Arnold as treasurer and director; and Valmik Ahuja and Tracy Kimmel as directors.
Douglas B Marshall Jr Family is led by Douglas B Marshall III, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas B Marshall III
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amrita Ahuja
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert T Arnold
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Kimmel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valmik Ahuja
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Dietz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Douglas B Marshall Jr Family
How much does Douglas B Marshall Jr Family give each year?
Douglas B Marshall Jr Family gave $2.2M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 23 grants.
What is Douglas B Marshall Jr Family's typical grant size?
Douglas B Marshall Jr Family's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $115,921, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Douglas B Marshall Jr Family that year got $10K on average.
Where does Douglas B Marshall Jr Family give grants?
Douglas B Marshall Jr Family's top state is District of Columbia, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (28%) and Texas (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants), Houston, TX (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Douglas B Marshall Jr Family give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of Douglas B Marshall Jr Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Douglas B Marshall Jr Family's largest grantees?
Douglas B Marshall Jr Family's largest 2024 grantees include GDI-Solutions Inc ($625,000), Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($350,000) and Pratham USA ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Douglas B Marshall Jr Family?
Douglas B Marshall Jr Family reported $26.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Douglas B Marshall Jr Family fund?
The foundation supports education and research, including basic education with particular attention to literacy, numeracy, and science. It also says that support for food, shelter, clothing, or medicine may fall within its mission when these are necessary for education and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Douglas B Marshall Jr Family?
The foundation accepts applications by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Douglas B Marshall Jr Family's EIN?
Douglas B Marshall Jr Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0664812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Douglas B Marshall Jr Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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