Marstine Family Foundation
The Marstine Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it reported 37 grants totaling $1,679,599, with 82% of grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Marstine Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Marstine Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,679,599
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,395
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $13,752,756
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (6 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (82% 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 Marstine Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Fifth Avenue 27 Flr, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 762-2083
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marstine Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Pittsburgh Scleroderma Research ($390K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,333), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 162 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 5% to Maine, 3% to New York, and 2% each to Tennessee and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marstine Family Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 37 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 191% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.3M (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Scleroderma Research Pittsburgh, PA | Provide funds to promote the work of the school | $390,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $300,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Endowed Research Fund - Hillman Pittsburgh, PA | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $250,000 |
| The Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $125,000 |
| American Friends of the University of Leicester Inc New York, NY | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $58,000 |
| Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine Portland, ME | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $52,100 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $50,000 |
| Yeshivath Schools of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Provide funds to promoate the work of the charity | $50,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $40,000 |
| Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh, PA | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $35,000 |
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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 | $13,752,756 | $1,863,532 | $1,903,852 | $1,679,599 | 37 | $1,679,599 | $1,400,005 | $879,822 |
| 2023 | $13,793,076 | $873,282 | $1,828,693 | $1,677,000 | 36 | $1,677,000 | $455,517 | $930,242 |
| 2022 | $14,748,487 | $885,543 | $1,631,869 | $1,469,000 | 28 | $1,469,000 | $473,909 | $860,386 |
| 2021 | $15,494,813 | $1,476,414 | $1,646,836 | $1,479,000 | 31 | $1,479,000 | $988,914 | $1,045,243 |
| 2020 | $15,665,235 | $515,791 | $1,445,441 | $1,277,000 | 30 | — | $330,291 | $951,883 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marstine Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $880K 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 include support for medical research, Jewish community organizations, education and research, arts and science, aging services, animal welfare, and organizations serving children.
Grantees describe their work in varied terms. The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh says it works to cultivate resources, connect people, and collaborate to support a flourishing Jewish community. Carnegie Institute describes its mission as preserving and expanding art and science resources for personal growth and social advancement. The Jewish Association on Aging says it provides residential, health, and home-care services to older adults. Animal Friends describes its work as rescuing and rehoming animals and supporting healthy pets. Children of Vietnam says it works to lift children out of poverty through services for children, families, and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $1,679,599. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $390,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $390,000 to University of Pittsburgh Scleroderma Research, $300,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, $250,000 to University of Pittsburgh Endowed Research Fund - Hillman, and $125,000 to The Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh. Other notable awards included $52,100 to Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine; $50,000 each to Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh and Yeshivath Schools of Pittsburgh; and $40,000 to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheldon Marstine as Chairman, Foundation Manager and Janet Marstine as Director.
Marstine Family Foundation is led by Sheldon Marstine, Chairman & Foundation Manag on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sheldon Marstine
Chairman & Foundation Manag
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Marstine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Marstine Family Foundation
How much does Marstine Family Foundation give each year?
Marstine Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 36 grants.
What is Marstine Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Marstine Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $45,395, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marstine Family Foundation that year got $48K on average.
Where does Marstine Family Foundation give grants?
Marstine Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (17 grants) and Portland, ME (3 grants).
Does Marstine Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Marstine Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Funds to Promote the Work of the Charity" (34 grants).
Who are Marstine Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Marstine Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Pittsburgh Scleroderma Research ($390,000), Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh ($300,000) and University of Pittsburgh Endowed Research Fund - Hillman ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,333), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marstine Family Foundation?
Marstine Family Foundation reported $13.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $880K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marstine Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for medical research, Jewish community organizations, education and research, arts and science, aging services, animal welfare, and organizations serving children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marstine Family Foundation?
The foundation makes 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 ↑
What is Marstine Family Foundation's EIN?
Marstine Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1529893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marstine Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Marstine Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marstine-family-foundation-morg_80b226e9477e4d29a3d009f034f0fb6d
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