John and Cree Marshall Foundation
The John and Cree Marshall Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
John and Cree Marshall Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $242,932
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $10,010
- +263.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $9,692
- Expenses (2024)
- $318
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John and Cree Marshall Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists James H Wyland as the contact for written materials, gives no deadline, and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: James H Wyland
Mailing address: 5000 Horizons Drive, Columbus, OH 43220
Phone: (614) 267-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Cree Marshall Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Naples, Florida. The listed 2023 grantees are located in Indiana, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Illinois. These locations describe the listed grantees and do not establish a geographic funding restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How John and Cree Marshall Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−11%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 420% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $75K (2020). In 2023 it made 18 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EdChoice Indianapolis, IN | Education | $8,000 |
| National Legal & Policy Center Falls Church, VA | Community | $8,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Education | $8,000 |
| Young America's Foundation Hernadon, VA | Education | $8,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education IrvingtononHudson, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Fund for American Studies Washington, DC | Education | $5,000 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation Springfield, VA | Community | $4,000 |
| The Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | Education | $4,000 |
| Citizens Against Government Waste Washington, DC | Community | $2,000 |
| Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women Herndon, VA | Education | $2,000 |
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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 | $242,932 | $10,010 | $318 | — | — | — | $9,692 | $1,402 |
| 2023 | $233,240 | $2,755 | $73,580 | $67,000 | 18 | $67,000 | — | $15,964 |
| 2022 | $304,065 | $6,208 | $7,871 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | — | $640 |
| 2021 | $305,728 | $26,937 | $6,746 | — | — | — | $21,466 | $6,516 |
| 2020 | $285,537 | $13,245 | $83,309 | $75,000 | 18 | — | $4,936 | $4,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Cree Marshall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2023 grantees include EdChoice Inc, which describes its mission as advancing educational choice, and Young America’s Foundation, which says it works to introduce young people to ideas including individual freedom, free enterprise, and traditional values. Other listed grantees describe work in legal aid related to compulsory unionism, political and media education, government waste research, and financial services and training for people living in poverty in developing countries.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported $67,000 in grants across 18 grants. Listed awards included $8,000 each to EdChoice Inc and Young America’s Foundation, $4,000 to National Right to Work Legal, $4,000 to Leadership Institute, and $2,000 each to Citizens Against Government Waste and Opportunity International Inc. The available examples do not establish a typical grant size.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew Kirk, Karen Luther, James H Wyland, Christine C Girard, and Cheryl Lutman as trustees, and John F Marshall as president.
John and Cree Marshall Foundation is led by John F. Marshall, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John F. Marshall
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Lutman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Christine C. Girard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Karen Luther
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Matthew Kirk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
James H. Wyland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carolyn C. Marshall (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to Matthew Kirk (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John and Cree Marshall Foundation
How large is John and Cree Marshall Foundation?
John and Cree Marshall Foundation reported $243K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What does John and Cree Marshall Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Cree Marshall Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does John and Cree Marshall Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in Naples, Florida. The listed 2023 grantees are located in Indiana, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Illinois. These locations describe the listed grantees and do not establish a geographic funding restriction.
How much is John and Cree Marshall Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John and Cree Marshall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John and Cree Marshall Foundation's EIN?
John and Cree Marshall Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6589811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John and Cree Marshall Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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