The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation
The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation is a private foundation based in Pebble Beach, California. Its 2025 grants supported arts and cultural organizations, community services, youth programs, education, food assistance, and other organizations.
The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation at a glance
In short: The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation gave $139K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,660
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,333
- +35.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,778,639
- +14.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (4 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1406 Cantera Ct, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Phone: (408) 221-0821
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Monterey Museum of Art ($50K). Together the top 10 received $111K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 153 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to Washington, 1% to Virginia, and 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 25 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $139K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey Museum of Art Monterey, CA | Strengthen cultural leadership in the community through the arts | $50,000 |
| Community Hospital Foundation Monterey, CA | Annual Commitment | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey Seaside, CA | To inspire and empower the youth of Monterey county to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive and successful citizens | $10,000 |
| Sunset Center Foundation Carmelbythesea, CA | To help serve a multi-purpose gathering place that enriches, educates, and entertains by presenting artistic and educational programs, and by hosting public and private events | $7,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Monterey Salinas, CA | To Help Eliminate Hunger | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Monterey Peninsula Pacific Grove, CA | To empower seniors, disabled adults, veterans, and other underserved populations to remain independent by nourishing their bodies, minds, and spirits, and drive out hunger and isolation in our region | $5,000 |
| Monterey Symphony Carmelbythesea, CA | Sustain artistic integrity and innovative programming, along with community programs that reach thousands of children and adults each year | $5,000 |
| Morse Foundation Pebble Beach, CA | To improve educational outcomes for underserved students so that every child has the opportunity to receive a first-rate education | $5,000 |
| Rancho Cielo Salinas, CA | To invest in all young people facing challenges for success through diploma education, vocational training, counseling, and life skills development in a safe and affirming environment | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,778,639 | $538,643 | $180,581 | $138,660 | 26 | $149,898 | $53,165 | $185,595 |
| 2024 | $2,420,577 | $488,371 | $151,049 | $118,500 | 30 | $130,288 | $467,415 | $150,257 |
| 2023 | $2,104,612 | $93,004 | $149,202 | $111,875 | 31 | $126,611 | $76,030 | $133,439 |
| 2022 | $2,139,979 | $147,498 | $148,518 | $117,750 | 31 | $132,013 | $202,420 | $126,639 |
| 2021 | $2,157,795 | $78,594 | $130,435 | $100,000 | 35 | $113,550 | $62,067 | $131,628 |
| 2020 | $2,189,096 | $14,417 | $151,831 | $116,250 | 33 | — | $34,688 | $115,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The foundation’s 2025 grants included cultural organizations such as the Monterey Museum of Art, whose mission is to cultivate curiosity in the visual arts and engage the community with California art. Other grantees describe work in youth development: Rancho Cielo says it partners with the community to provide a safe campus where at-risk youth can learn skills and build confidence. The Carmel Bach Festival describes its work as offering artistic programming and expanding access to music.
The foundation also supported organizations whose stated missions address community and basic needs. Meals on Wheels of Monterey Peninsula says it works to support independence and address hunger and isolation; the Food Bank of Monterey says its mission is to help eliminate hunger. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation describes its mission as inspiring ocean conservation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $138,660. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $50,000 to Monterey Museum of Art, $15,000 to Community Hospital Foundation, $10,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey, and $7,500 to Sunset Center Foundation. Other grants included $5,000 each to an individual recipient High School, Food Bank of Monterey, Meals on Wheels of Monterey Peninsula, Monterey Symphony, Morse Foundation, and Rancho Cielo.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frank J Marshall as president, Judith M Marshall as secretary, Timothy Marshall as director, and Mark Marshall as CFO.
The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation is led by Frank J. Marshall, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank J. Marshall
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy Marshall
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith M. Marshall
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Marshall
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation
How much does The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation give each year?
The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation gave $139K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $119K across 30 grants.
What is The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation's typical grant size?
The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,333, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation give grants?
The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bellevue, WA (4 grants), Monterey, CA (3 grants), Carmelbythesea, CA (3 grants) and Salinas, CA (2 grants).
Does The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation's largest grantees?
The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Monterey Museum of Art ($50,000), Community Hospital Foundation ($15,000) and Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation?
The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (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 The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 grants included cultural organizations such as the Monterey Museum of Art, whose mission is to cultivate curiosity in the visual arts and engage the community with California art. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation's EIN?
The Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1225726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Frank and Judith Marshall 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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