Marsh Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SHELBYVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $437.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$56K
+1022.0% YoY
Grant Count
11
+1000.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+2.0% YoY
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.
About Marsh Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Marsh Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SHELBYVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $437.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $56,005 | $61,812 |
| Revenue | $860 | $58 | $49 |
| Expenses | $56,956 | $5,865 | $836 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $56,528 | $5,433 | $418 |
| Net Investment Income | $437 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $2,581 | $3,024 | $3,064 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include First Presbyterian Church ($32,558), Community Clinic of Shelbyville & Bedford County Inc ($5,000), Boys & Girls Club of Rutherford County ($4,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY MURFREESBORO, TN | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY MURFREESBORO, TN | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $4,000 |
| COMMUNITY CLINIC OF SHELBYVILLE & BEDFORD COUNTY INC SHELBYVILLE, TN | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER SHELBYVILLE, TN | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $1,500 |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SHELBYVILLE, TN | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $32,558 |
| JUNIOR'S HOUSE INC FAYETTEVILLE, TN | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL NASHVILLE, TN | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $2,000 |
| TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY - SHELBYVILLE SHELBYVILLE, TN | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $3,042 |
| THE CENTER FOR FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SHELBYVILLE, TN | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $1,500 |
| TONY RICE CENTER INC SHELBYVILLE, TN | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OWEN P MARSH | PRESIDENT | 0.15 | — |
| MARY P MARSH | SECRETARY | 0.15 | — |
| JOHN C MARSH | DIRECTOR | 0.15 | — |
| ROBERT P MARSH | DIRECTOR | 0.15 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marsh Family Foundation?
Marsh Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SHELBYVILLE, TN. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Marsh Family Foundation operate?
Marsh Family Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Marsh Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Marsh Family Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $56K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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