Marsh Family Foundation
The Marsh Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation reported that its officers decided to dissolve it on December 23, 2024, and that it had distributed all funds to nonprofits in the area. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Marsh Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Marsh Family Foundation gave $56K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,100
- +1022.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +1000.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,100
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Marsh Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is not a current application process; the foundation’s 2024 filing is marked final.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2105 Hwy 130 East, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Phone: (615) 580-3733
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marsh Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($33K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Marsh Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $56K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Shelbyville, TN | To Support Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $32,558 |
| Community Clinic of Shelbyville & Bedford County Inc Shelbyville, TN | To Support Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rutherford County Murfreesboro, TN | To Support Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $4,000 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville Shelbyville, TN | To Support Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $3,042 |
| UT Foundation Knoxville, TN | To Support Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Nashville, TN | To Support Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $2,000 |
| Tony Rice Center Inc Shelbyville, TN | To Support Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $2,000 |
| Community Development Center Shelbyville, TN | To Support Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,500 |
| The Center for Family Development Shelbyville, TN | To Support Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rutherford County Murfreesboro, TN | To Support Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,000 |
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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 | — | $860 | $56,956 | $56,100 | 11 | $56,528 | $437 | $2,581 |
| 2023 | $56,005 | $58 | $5,865 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,433 | — | $3,024 |
| 2022 | $61,812 | $49 | $836 | — | — | $418 | — | $3,064 |
| 2021 | $62,599 | $32 | $775 | — | — | $387 | — | $3,113 |
| 2020 | $63,342 | $84 | $1,728 | $1,000 | 1 | — | — | $3,177 |
| 2019 | $64,986 | $168 | $5,750 | $5,000 | 1 | — | — | $145 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marsh Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 2024 grants went to organizations including a church, a community clinic, educational institutions, youth organizations, a children’s hospital, and service organizations. For example, Tony Rice Center Inc says it operates halfway houses and provides counseling and other support for people recovering from drug and alcohol dependence. Community Development Center says it supports children, families, and individuals with disabilities while addressing community health and well-being. Junior’s House Inc says it provides services to children who have experienced physical or sexual abuse and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $56,100 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $32,558, with a median of $2,000. Its largest grants included $32,558 to First Presbyterian Church, $5,000 to Community Clinic of Shelbyville & Bedford County Inc, $4,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Rutherford County, and $3,042 to Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Shelbyville. Other listed grants included $2,500 to UT Foundation; $2,000 each to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Tony Rice Center Inc; $1,500 each to Community Development Center and The Center for Family Development; and $1,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Rutherford County and Junior’s House Inc.
The foundation reported $5,000 in grants through one grant in 2023 and no grants in 2022. Its final filing states that it had no outstanding bills and had distributed all funds to nonprofits in the area.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Owen P. Marsh as president, Mary P. Marsh as secretary, and John C. Marsh and Robert P. Marsh as directors.
Marsh Family Foundation is led by Owen P. Marsh, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Owen P. Marsh
President
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John C. Marsh
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert P. Marsh
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary P. Marsh
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Marsh Family Foundation
How much does Marsh Family Foundation give each year?
Marsh Family Foundation gave $56K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Marsh Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Marsh Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,100, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marsh Family Foundation give grants?
Marsh Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shelbyville, TN (6 grants) and Murfreesboro, TN (2 grants).
Who are Marsh Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Marsh Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include First Presbyterian Church ($32,558), Boys & Girls Club of Rutherford County ($5,000 across 2 grants) and Community Clinic of Shelbyville & Bedford County Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Marsh Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a church, a community clinic, educational institutions, youth organizations, a children’s hospital, and service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marsh Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Marsh Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Marsh Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Marsh Family Foundation's EIN?
Marsh Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1571359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Marsh Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 20, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Marsh Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marsh-family-foundation-morg_bfa4808b7f6f4feead28c081c6d3b119
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