Marion G Resch Foundation
Marion G Resch Foundation is a private foundation, based in Warren, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $3.3M.
Marion G Resch Foundation at a glance
In short: Marion G Resch Foundation gave $1.5M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $165K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,483,514
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $164,835
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $20,914,368
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Marion G Resch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youngstown State University ($430K). Together the top 9 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 25 grants of 39 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Marion G Resch Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2021) to $1.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | Educational Grants | $430,000 |
| College of Wooster Wooster, OH | Educational Grants | $214,372 |
| Thiel College Greenville, PA | Educational Grants | $195,000 |
| Westminster College New Wilmington, PA | Educational Grants | $158,371 |
| Lake Erie College Painesville, OH | Educational Grants | $150,000 |
| Mount Union University Alliance, OH | Educational Grants | $135,000 |
| Kent State University Kent, OH | Educational Grants | $111,765 |
| The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA | Educational Grants | $50,000 |
| Choffin CTC Adult Education Youngstown, OH | Educational Grants | $39,006 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,914,368 | $3,397,550 | $1,660,666 | $1,483,514 | 9 | $1,545,282 | $3,308,529 | $1,548,136 |
| 2024 | $19,177,877 | $1,103,335 | $1,694,097 | $1,556,351 | 8 | $1,609,789 | $1,027,410 | $1,459,323 |
| 2023 | $19,776,696 | $1,772,102 | $1,561,784 | $1,414,964 | 7 | $1,459,525 | $1,693,436 | $1,278,890 |
| 2022 | $19,561,485 | $665,823 | $1,554,559 | $1,420,682 | 8 | $1,459,217 | $589,853 | $1,326,714 |
| 2021 | $20,442,981 | $1,727,570 | $1,506,693 | $1,381,821 | 7 | $1,428,107 | $1,648,984 | $1,447,611 |
| 2020 | $20,290,264 | $460,123 | $1,631,877 | $1,530,983 | 7 | — | $437,259 | $1,256,277 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marion G Resch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marion G Resch Foundation is led by Stephanie Shaw, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephanie Shaw
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $52K (2025)
Ingrid Lundquist
Chair
President → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John J. Rindy
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Chiu
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madeline Patton Shivers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacci Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen S. Cohen
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Patrick Manning (2021–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Thru 121125
- Former: Brian J. Wolf (2020) — Executive Director · Filing note: Thru 43020
- Former: Neil H. Maxwell (2020) — Secretary · Filing note: Thru 93020
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $52K, to Stephanie Shaw (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Marion G Resch Foundation
How much does Marion G Resch Foundation give each year?
Marion G Resch Foundation gave $1.5M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 8 grants.
What is Marion G Resch Foundation's typical grant size?
Marion G Resch Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $150,000, and its average grant was $164,835, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marion G Resch Foundation give grants?
Marion G Resch Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (2 grants).
Does Marion G Resch Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Marion G Resch Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Grants" (9 grants).
Who are Marion G Resch Foundation's largest grantees?
Marion G Resch Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Youngstown State University ($430,000), College of Wooster ($214,372) and Thiel College ($195,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marion G Resch Foundation?
Marion G Resch Foundation reported $20.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Marion G Resch Foundation's EIN?
Marion G Resch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1853367. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
Live grants for the work Marion G Resch Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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