The Marshall Foundation is a private independent foundation located in Tucson, Arizona, and holds the distinction of being Arizona's first private foundation. Founded in 1930 by Louise Foucar Marshall and her husband Thomas, the foundation has been serving the Tucson community for over 90 years. The foundation is asset-based and does not accept outside donations; instead, it funds its grantmaking entirely through proceeds from commercial real estate leases in Main Gate Square, a retail and dining district adjacent to the University of Arizona.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.0M
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
-1.3% YoY
Grant Count
36
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
+9.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Transform lives by fostering equitable access to education.
Vision: A community with education and opportunity available to all.
Core Values: Leadership, Partnership, Equity, Integrity, and Transparency.
The Marshall Foundation gives primary consideration to organizations that support Pre-K through 16 education and wrap-around services to underserved populations. Historically, the foundation has provided support for higher education, children and youth programs, cultural organizations, community service organizations, and medical research.
Grantmaking
Since its inception, the foundation has contributed over $30 million to nearly 1,000 nonprofits in Pima County.
Grant Range
** $25,000 to $100,000, with the most common grant size between $25,000 and $30,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Marshall Foundation focuses exclusively on Tucson and Pima County, Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $28.5 million
- Total Revenue: $15.4 million
- Total Expenses: $5.12 million
- Total Liabilities: $11.2 million
- Number of Employees: 4
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since July 1942
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,987,818 | $28,493,869 | $17,388,001 |
| Revenue | $5,216,260 | $15,402,793 | $4,269,229 |
| Expenses | $4,717,579 | $5,124,716 | $4,426,831 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,996,932 | $2,043,157 | $1,814,552 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,156,968 | $12,029,528 | $1,318,004 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,061,345 | $1,848,909 | $1,709,187 |
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
184 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kelly Huber – Executive Director
- Kay Hoenig – Grant Management Administrator
- Robin Fechner – Office Manager
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Burke | President & Treasurer | 9.23 | $33,000 |
| Gabriela Corrales | Vice President | 0.92 | $6,000 |
| Jimena Valdes | Treasurer & Secretary | 0.92 | $6,000 |
| Fabian Cordova | member | 2.31 | $6,000 |
| Michael Hammond | Member | 2.31 | $6,000 |
| Sean Stuchen | Member | 0.92 | — |
| PAOLA MENDIVIL | MEMBER | 0.92 | $6,000 |
| Kelly Huber | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $54,031 |
Contact Information
Address: 814 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone: 520-622-8613
Email: info@marshallfoundation.com
Grant Inquiries: kay@marshallfoundation.com
Website: marshallfoundation.com
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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