R W Marshall Foundation Inc
R W Marshall Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Clarksville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $206K. Net investment income was $107K.
R W Marshall Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: R W Marshall Foundation Inc gave $206K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $205,500
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,250
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $2,167,414
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (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.
Who R W Marshall Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Louisville Zoo Foundation ($100K). Together the top 6 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 33 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How R W Marshall Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $159K (2021) to $262K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $206K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Zoo Foundation Louisville, KY | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana Inc Louisville, KY | Program Support | $90,000 |
| Friends of the Louisville Zoo Louisville, KY | Zoofari! Animal Adoptions | $11,000 |
| Whas Crusade for Children Inc Louisville, KY | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Kentucky Dance Council Inc Louisville, KY | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Animal Protection Association Inc Jeffersonville, IN | Program Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,167,414 | $114,764 | $268,781 | $205,500 | 6 | $261,343 | $107,465 | $299,663 |
| 2023 | $2,163,080 | $29,500 | $307,817 | $230,500 | 6 | $286,216 | $89,458 | $269,540 |
| 2022 | $2,441,397 | $255,906 | $358,519 | $262,000 | 8 | $317,679 | $219,498 | $273,565 |
| 2021 | $2,543,702 | $123,695 | $260,706 | $159,000 | 7 | $208,343 | $80,573 | $282,970 |
| 2020 | $2,680,377 | $645,434 | $270,916 | $229,701 | 6 | — | $621,677 | $224,121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R W Marshall Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $300K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
R W Marshall Foundation Inc is led by Robert W. Marshall, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert W. Marshall
President & Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Tracy Marshall
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Sarah A. Marshall
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2024)
Trent W. Marshall
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2024)
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 $25K, to Robert W Marshall (President, Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about R W Marshall Foundation Inc
How much does R W Marshall Foundation Inc give each year?
R W Marshall Foundation Inc gave $206K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $231K across 6 grants.
What is R W Marshall Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
R W Marshall Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,750, and its average grant was $34,250, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does R W Marshall Foundation Inc give grants?
R W Marshall Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (5 grants).
Does R W Marshall Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on R W Marshall Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (5 grants).
Who are R W Marshall Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
R W Marshall Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Louisville Zoo Foundation ($100,000), Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana Inc ($90,000) and Friends of the Louisville Zoo ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is R W Marshall Foundation Inc?
R W Marshall Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $261K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $300K (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 is R W Marshall Foundation Inc's EIN?
R W Marshall Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0828742. 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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