Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation
The Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation is a private foundation based in Saltillo, Mississippi. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation at a glance
In short: Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation gave $327K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Mississippi. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $326,826
- +226.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,683
- +259.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (98% 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 Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Daniel A Cash as the contact, requests a letter-format submission, and states that there were no restrictions on awards. Because the filing is marked final, these instructions should not be treated as current.
- Review Cycle
- None was listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None was listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Daniel A Cash
Mailing address: P O Box 663, Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone: (662) 328-5387
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sanctuary Hospice House ($200K). Together the top 10 received $327K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 54 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were reported as 98% to recipients in Mississippi and 2% to recipients in Maryland. The listed grants included recipients in Tupelo and Columbus, Mississippi, and Hagerstown, Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 227% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $100K (2020) to $327K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $327K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Hospice House Tupelo, MS | Donation | $200,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America- Natchez Trace Council Tupelo, MS | Donation | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of North MS Tupelo, MS | Donation | $15,000 |
| East End Baptist Church Columbus, MS | Donation | $15,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope Tupelo, MS | Donation | $15,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Services Tupelo, MS | Donation | $15,000 |
| Last House on the Block Columbus, MS | Donation | $15,000 |
| Parkgate Pregnancy Clinic Tupelo, MS | Donation | $15,000 |
| Safe Inc Tupelo, MS | Donation | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Hagerstown, MD | Donation | $6,826 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— Assets were not provided for 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $19,502 | $337,916 | $326,826 | 10 | $326,826 | $19,502 | $14,271 |
| 2023 | $318,414 | $22,246 | $104,755 | $100,000 | 11 | $100,000 | $22,246 | $18,827 |
| 2022 | $400,477 | $627 | $108,922 | $100,000 | 11 | $100,000 | $16,118 | $23,706 |
| 2021 | $510,424 | $53,902 | $111,662 | $100,000 | 11 | $100,000 | $53,902 | $26,408 |
| 2020 | $567,258 | $12,717 | $108,477 | $100,000 | 11 | — | $19,424 | $33,316 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K 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 went to organizations including a hospice house, youth organizations, a church, health services, a pregnancy clinic, and a nonprofit serving people affected by disaster and human trafficking.
Eight Days of Hope describes its mission as bringing volunteers to disaster-affected locations to help homeowners repair or rebuild their homes, and building safe houses for people rescued from human trafficking.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $326,826. Grant amounts ranged from $6,826 to $200,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest grant was $200,000 to Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi. Other grants of $15,000 went to the Boy Scouts of America–Natchez Trace Council, Boys and Girls Club of North MS, East End Baptist Church, Eight Days of Hope, Good Samaritan Health Services, Last House on the Block, Parkgate Pregnancy Clinic, and SAFE Inc. Breakthrough T1D in Hagerstown, Maryland, received $6,826.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel A Cash as president, Rachel Cash-Alford as vice president, William F Gillis as secretary, Mark A Vickers as treasurer, and Drew E Cash as trustee.
Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation is led by Daniel A. Cash, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel A. Cash
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Drew E. Cash
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark A. Vickers
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rachel Cash-Alford
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William F. Gillis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. H. Kennedy Jr. (2020) — Trustee
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 Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation
How much does Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation give each year?
Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation gave $327K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 11 grants.
What is Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation's typical grant size?
Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $32,683, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation give grants?
Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tupelo, MS (7 grants) and Columbus, MS (2 grants).
Does Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
Who are Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation's largest grantees?
Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sanctuary Hospice House ($200,000), Boy Scouts of America- Natchez Trace Council ($15,000) and Boys and Girls Club of North MS ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a hospice house, youth organizations, a church, health services, a pregnancy clinic, and a nonprofit serving people affected by disaster and human trafficking. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation?
The 2024 filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation's EIN?
Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0870261. 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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