The Marshall Family Foundation Inc
The Marshall Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Uniondale, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to preselected charitable organizations, including organizations working in media and public service, safe water, animal welfare, education, and cultural preservation.
The Marshall Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Marshall Family Foundation Inc gave $390K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $390,000
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,375
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,627,132
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (50% 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 The Marshall Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd 605, Uniondale, NY 11553
Phone: (516) 483-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marshall Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bhutan Foundation ($120K). Together the top 10 received $320K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 120 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (50%), Washington, DC (33%), Wyoming (6%), South Carolina (6%), and Washington state (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Marshall Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $390K (2024) to $605K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bhutan Foundation Washington, DC | General | $120,000 |
| Wnet New York, NY | General | $40,000 |
| Nols Lander, WY | General | $25,000 |
| United Nations International School (Unis) New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Water Missions International Charleston, SC | General | $25,000 |
| Doctors Witout Borders New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Tenet Vocal Artists New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Give to Give Foundation New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Innerscience Research Fund Yelm, WA | General | $15,000 |
| New York Studio School New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
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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 | $6,627,132 | $669,906 | $577,269 | $390,000 | 16 | $432,641 | $525,298 | $502,885 |
| 2023 | $6,429,359 | $434,124 | $621,251 | $450,000 | 21 | $466,437 | $417,686 | $437,246 |
| 2022 | $6,601,674 | $-311,019 | $773,085 | $605,000 | 28 | $626,136 | $54,591 | $469,296 |
| 2021 | $7,656,927 | $1,119,623 | $605,177 | $442,000 | 25 | $477,963 | $992,409 | $625,475 |
| 2020 | $7,282,579 | $1,442,970 | $515,263 | $402,500 | 30 | — | $1,364,937 | $468,049 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marshall Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $503K 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 with varied missions. For example, WNET describes its work as delivering lifelong learning and meaningful experiences through public-service media. Water Missions International says it develops and shares safe-water solutions, while the Humane Society of New York describes its work as animal care through a medical clinic, shelter, public education, and adoptions.
Other 2024 recipients include the Tibet Fund, which describes its mission as safeguarding Tibet’s cultural heritage and strengthening Tibetan communities, and Film at Lincoln Center, which says it supports film and related media through screenings, festivals, programming, and study.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $390,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $120,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest awards included $120,000 to the Bhutan Foundation, $40,000 to WNET, and $25,000 each to NOLS, United Nations International School, and Water Missions International. Other reported grants included $20,000 each to Doctors Without Borders and Tenet Vocal Artists. The listed grants were for general purposes.
The foundation also reported 21 grants totaling $450,000 in 2023 and 28 grants totaling $605,000 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lee Harper Marshall as president and director, Donna Ensign Marshall as treasurer, and Michael E Simon as secretary.
The Marshall Family Foundation Inc is led by Lee Harper Marshall, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lee Harper Marshall
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Donna Ensign Marshall
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Michael E. Simon
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edward G. Beimfohr Esq Dec'd (2020) — Secretary
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 $18K, to Lee Harper Marshall (President & Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Marshall Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Marshall Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Marshall Family Foundation Inc gave $390K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $450K across 21 grants.
What is The Marshall Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Marshall Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $24,375, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marshall Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Marshall Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (33%) and Wyoming (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Marshall Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Marshall Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Marshall Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Marshall Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bhutan Foundation ($120,000), Wnet ($40,000) and Nols ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marshall Family Foundation Inc?
The Marshall Family Foundation Inc reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $433K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $503K (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 Marshall Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, WNET describes its work as delivering lifelong learning and meaningful experiences through public-service media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marshall Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marshall Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Marshall Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3157280. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Marshall Family Foundation Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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