Marshall Foundation
The Marshall Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1930 by Louise Foucar Marshall, it supports charitable and educational institutions, with a focus on education and services that help underserved populations access education.
Marshall Foundation at a glance
In short: Marshall Foundation gave $1.7M across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Arizona. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,736,914
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,248
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $28,987,818
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (18 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (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 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its online letter-of-intent process. Full proposals are by invitation only.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that applications are accepted February 3–28. The 2025 annual grant-round announcement specified a February 28, 2025, 5:00 p.m. LOI deadline; the 2026 application notice gives a February 2–27 LOI period.
- Deadline
- The filing states that applications are accepted February 3–28.
- Contact
Application contact: Kay Hoenig
Mailing address: 814 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone: (520) 622-8613
Email: kay@marshallfoundation.com
Website: https://marshallfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marshall Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UA Foundation ($303K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 184 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports charitable programs and activities based in Tucson and Pima County, Arizona. Its filing says applicants may also qualify if their project benefits Pima County residents. All 2024 grant dollars listed were awarded to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marshall Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 33 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $26K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 $1.2M (2021) to $1.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UA Foundation - 20242025 SCHOLARSHIPS Tucson, AZ | Fall 2024 Scholarships | $200,000 |
| UA Foundation - 20242025 SCHOLARSHIP Tucson, AZ | Spring 2025 Scholarships | $200,000 |
| UA Foundation Tucson, AZ | 2023/2024 Scholarships - Spring 2024 | $197,539 |
| UA Foundation Tucson, AZ | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| UA Foundation - Pride of Ariz Marching Band Tucson, AZ | NEW BAND UNIFORMS (Matching Grant) (Matching Grant) | $100,000 |
| UA Foundation - School Garden Workshop Tucson, AZ | Rainwater Harvesting Living Laboratory | $90,000 |
| JobPath Inc Tucson, AZ | Economic Opportunity | $75,000 |
| UA Foundation - CCRMATHERMATICS DEPT Tucson, AZ | CR/Mathmatics Dept - IMPACT-HS | $60,000 |
| UA Foundation - Honors College Tucson, AZ | Amphitheatre Naming ($50k ea 2020-2024) | $50,000 |
| Florence Immigrant & Refuee Rights Project Tucson, AZ | Wraparound Services for Immigrants' Education | $50,000 |
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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 | $28,987,818 | $5,216,260 | $4,717,579 | $1,736,914 | 36 | $1,996,932 | $2,156,968 | $2,061,345 |
| 2023 | $28,493,869 | $15,402,793 | $5,124,716 | $1,758,968 | 40 | $2,043,157 | $12,029,528 | $1,848,909 |
| 2022 | $17,388,001 | $4,269,229 | $4,426,831 | $1,504,387 | 49 | $1,814,552 | $1,318,004 | $1,709,187 |
| 2021 | $17,048,622 | $3,805,076 | $3,801,750 | $1,156,078 | 30 | $1,403,515 | $1,131,013 | $1,643,140 |
| 2020 | $16,644,083 | $3,861,786 | $4,343,141 | $1,282,539 | 29 | — | $1,326,480 | $1,634,965 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marshall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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 mission is to transform lives by fostering equitable access to education. Its stated funding priorities include early childhood through graduate education, wrap-around services supporting education for underserved populations, and University of Arizona projects, programs, and scholarships.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work supported. JobPath says it works to improve underserved adults’ economic status by removing barriers to educational achievement. An individual recipient describes its work as connecting people of all ages to opportunities through literacy and creative expression. Youth On Their Own says it supports the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $1,736,914. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $200,000 to the UA Foundation for fall 2024 scholarships and $200,000 for spring 2025 scholarships; other awards included $75,000 to JobPath Inc., $50,000 to an individual recipient, and $50,000 to Youth On Their Own.
The foundation accepts applications through a two-step process: an online letter of intent, followed by a full proposal if invited. Requests must be at least $25,000. Applicants must be established 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporations, have a project taking place in Pima County or benefiting its residents, and be current with reporting requirements. The one-year grant period supports program or general operating requests. The foundation does not accept requests for projects outside Pima County or for specific individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bruce Burke as President and Treasurer; Gabriela Corrales as Vice President; Jimena Valdes as Treasurer and Secretary; and Fabian Cordova, Michael Hammond, Sean Stuchen, and Paola Mendivil as members. Kelly Huber is listed as Executive Director.
Marshall Foundation is led by Bruce Burke, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Burke
President & Treasurer
Treasurer - President → President, 2021
President → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
9.2 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Kelly Huber
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$54K (2024)
Fabian Cordova
Member
On filings since 2020
2.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Gabriela Corrales
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Jimena Valdes
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Michael Hammond
Member
On filings since 2020
2.3 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Paola Mendivil
Member
On filings since 2023
0.9 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Sean Stuchen
Member
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jane McCollum (2020–2023) — President Re Division
- Former: Alfredo Cuestas (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Rodrigo Guerro (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Emily Maass (2020–2021) — Secretary -Retired
- Former: Charles Jackson (2020) — President
- Former: Francisco Aguilar (2020) — Vice
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 $54K, to Kelly Huber (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Marshall Foundation
How much does Marshall Foundation give each year?
Marshall Foundation gave $1.7M across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 40 grants.
What is Marshall Foundation's typical grant size?
Marshall Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $48,248, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marshall Foundation that year got $53K on average.
Where does Marshall Foundation give grants?
Marshall Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (35 grants).
Does Marshall Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Marshall Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Marshall Foundation's largest grantees?
Marshall Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UA Foundation ($302,539 across 3 grants), UA Foundation - 20242025 SCHOLARSHIPS ($200,000) and UA Foundation - 20242025 SCHOLARSHIP ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marshall Foundation?
Marshall Foundation reported $29.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (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 Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to transform lives by fostering equitable access to education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marshall Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its online letter-of-intent process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marshall Foundation's EIN?
Marshall Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0102198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marshall Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Marshall Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marshall-foundation-morg_c703994f6c2d4859b0817634ec5f95b6
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