Peter R Marsh Foundation
Peter R Marsh Foundation is a private foundation, based in Camas, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $364K.
Peter R Marsh Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter R Marsh Foundation gave $1.1M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $213K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,066,373
- +72.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $213,275
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $82,716
- Total assets
- $10,436,027
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Peter R Marsh Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Peter R Marsh Foundation
Who Peter R Marsh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Music Program Grants ($762K). Together the top 5 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 13 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Peter R Marsh Foundation gives
- Giving grew 274% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Music Program Grants Camas, WA | Music Education Enhancement | $762,187 |
| Student Awards Camas, WA | In Recognition of Community Service | $219,220 |
| Pathways Club Grants Camas, WA | Support for High School Student Clubs | $82,716 |
| Portland Urban Debate League Portland, OR | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Community Warehouse Portland, OR | General Operations | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,436,027 | $1,636,203 | $1,246,864 | $1,066,373 | 5 | $1,243,271 | $364,429 |
| 2023 | $10,037,441 | $1,244,602 | $820,804 | $617,500 | 3 | $810,673 | $240,053 |
| 2022 | $9,613,643 | $3,403,482 | $680,158 | $490,500 | 2 | $679,631 | $401,132 |
| 2021 | $6,890,319 | $2,479,002 | $390,221 | $285,000 | 2 | $387,321 | $61,647 |
| 2020 | $4,811,657 | $1,847,834 | $109,538 | $14,800 | 1 | — | $96,528 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Peter R Marsh Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matt Wetzel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick Fuchs
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara Jo Marsh
Founder
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cindy Robert
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Upton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter R. Marsh
Founder
On filings since 2020
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 Peter R Marsh Foundation
How much does Peter R Marsh Foundation give each year?
Peter R Marsh Foundation gave $1.1M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $618K across 3 grants.
What is Peter R Marsh Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter R Marsh Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $82,716, and its average grant was $213,275, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peter R Marsh Foundation give grants?
Peter R Marsh Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Camas, WA (3 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Peter R Marsh Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Peter R Marsh Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peter R Marsh Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter R Marsh Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Music Program Grants ($762,187), Student Awards ($219,220) and Pathways Club Grants ($82,716), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Peter R Marsh Foundation?
Peter R Marsh Foundation reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Peter R Marsh Foundation's EIN?
Peter R Marsh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1524353. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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