Marshall Family Foundation Inc
Marshall Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Salina, Kansas. In 2024, it awarded 34 grants totaling $118,800 to organizations, with listed recipients including educational, arts, social-service, religious, and other organizations.
Marshall Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marshall Family Foundation Inc gave $119K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Kansas. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $118,800
- +26.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,494
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,088,388
- +10.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% 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 Marshall Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests a written request; awards are restricted to organizations qualifying as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Contact
Application contact: Larry L Marshall
Mailing address: 1714 Upper Mill Terrace, Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 823-2374
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marshall Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kansas Wesleyan University ($30K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 177 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas. Listed recipients include organizations in Salina, Lawrence, Colby, and Effingham.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Marshall Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 34 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $200; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 123% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $53K (2021) to $119K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, KS | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Presbyterian Manor Foundation Salina, KS | General Fund | $18,000 |
| The Garage Salina, KS | General Fund | $17,000 |
| Spencer Museum of Art Lawrence, KS | General Fund | $12,000 |
| Salina Symphony Salina, KS | General Fund | $11,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
| Prairie Museum of Art and History Colby, KS | General Fund | $3,500 |
| Rolling Hills Wildlife Park Salina, KS | General Fund | $3,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Salina, KS | General Fund | $2,500 |
| St Ann's Catholic Church Effingham, KS | Altar Society | $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 | $1,088,388 | $253,788 | $148,471 | $118,800 | 34 | $142,800 | $396 | $187,447 |
| 2023 | $983,071 | $233,603 | $123,201 | $93,700 | 38 | $118,700 | $2,328 | $142,806 |
| 2022 | $872,669 | $386,602 | $101,730 | $77,200 | 35 | $97,700 | $1,377 | $118,656 |
| 2021 | $587,797 | $331,897 | $69,791 | $53,325 | 33 | $70,325 | $5,319 | $97,748 |
| 2020 | $325,691 | $106,935 | $72,524 | $55,800 | 37 | — | $1,690 | $70,289 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marshall Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $187K 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
The foundation’s filing says it was created to benefit organizations that qualify as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Kansas Wesleyan University describes its mission as integrating academic excellence, spiritual development, personal well-being, and social responsibility; Salina Symphony says it enriches lives through music performance and education. Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank describes providing rent and utility assistance and distributing groceries to people experiencing need and food insecurity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $118,800. Grants ranged from $150 to $30,000, with a median of $500. The largest awards included $30,000 to Kansas Wesleyan University, $18,000 to Presbyterian Manor Foundation, $17,000 to The Garage, $12,000 to Spencer Museum of Art, and $11,000 to Salina Symphony. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry L Marshall as president, Barbara C Marshall as secretary/treasurer, and Stephen W Marshall and Stacie A Coder as directors.
Marshall Family Foundation Inc is led by Larry L. Marshall, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry L. Marshall
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Stacie A. Coder
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen W. Marshall
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara C. Marshall
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $12K (2024)
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Larry L Marshall (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Marshall Family Foundation Inc
How much does Marshall Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Marshall Family Foundation Inc gave $119K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 38 grants.
What is Marshall Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Marshall Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $3,494, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marshall Family Foundation Inc that year got $200 on average.
Where does Marshall Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Marshall Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salina, KS (24 grants) and Lawrence, KS (2 grants).
Does Marshall Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Marshall Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marshall Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Marshall Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Kansas Wesleyan University ($30,000), Presbyterian Manor Foundation ($18,000) and The Garage ($17,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marshall Family Foundation Inc?
Marshall Family Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $187K (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 does Marshall Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing says it was created to benefit organizations that qualify as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marshall Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marshall Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marshall Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2832446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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