The Marshmere Foundation
The Marshmere Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $2,465,363, with listed grants supporting organizations in New York, Washington, DC, North Carolina, Florida, and Idaho.
The Marshmere Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marshmere Foundation gave $2.5M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $190K), mostly in New York. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,465,363
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $189,643
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $78,125
- Total assets
- $56,851,124
- +10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (72% 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 Marshmere Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 955 Fifth Ave 15B, New York, NY 10075
Phone: (212) 407-5283
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marshmere Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Graham Windham Services ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 82 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% each to recipients in Washington, DC, and North Carolina, 4% to Florida, and 3% to Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Marshmere Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $457K; repeat grants $71K. How we count
Medians: $250K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 111% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% 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 $1.2M (2021) to $2.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Graham Windham Services New York, NY | General Support | $1,250,000 |
| Population Services International Washington, DC | General Support | $250,008 |
| Integrate Health Raleigh, NC | General Support | $250,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine New York, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Acumen Fund Inc New York, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Main Spring Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | General Support | $78,125 |
| Harmony Program New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Philanthropy Workshop New York, NY | General Support | $12,000 |
| Thru CD&R Fund X Advisor Energy a LP New York, NY | General Support | $168 |
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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 | $56,851,124 | $8,421,862 | $3,240,403 | $2,465,363 | 13 | $2,484,429 | $14,270,290 | $3,263,211 |
| 2023 | $51,669,665 | $18,162,290 | $2,630,853 | $2,246,801 | 14 | $2,260,291 | $2,758,753 | $2,258,914 |
| 2022 | $36,138,228 | $-792,062 | $2,355,286 | $2,091,919 | 25 | $2,095,433 | $1,084,249 | $2,342,954 |
| 2021 | $39,300,161 | $4,409,905 | $1,413,421 | $1,166,283 | 17 | $1,189,435 | $4,167,473 | $2,045,526 |
| 2020 | $36,289,092 | $7,694,958 | $2,842,345 | $2,605,372 | 13 | — | $1,597,469 | $1,613,944 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marshmere Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.3M 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 included general support for charitable organizations. Among the recipients, Population Services International says it makes it easier for people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire; Integrate Health says its mission is to make quality primary healthcare accessible to all. Idaho State University’s Bengal Athletic Boosters describes its mission as raising money for the university’s intercollegiate athletic programs, including scholarship funds for student athletes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $2,465,363. Grant amounts ranged from $1 to $1,250,000, with a median of $78,125. Its largest reported grants included $1,250,000 to Graham Windham Services; $250,008 to Population Services International; $250,000 each to Integrate Health, Icahn School of Medicine, and Acumen Fund; and $100,000 to Main Spring. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Donald J Gogel, President; Georgia Wall, Treasurer; and trustees Rebecca Kinney, Leah G Pope, Evan Gogel, and Brooke Gogel.
The Marshmere Foundation is led by Donald J. Gogel, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald J. Gogel
President
President Hrs & Week → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah G. Pope
Trustee
Trustee Hrs & Week → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Kinney
Trustee
Trustee Hrs & Week → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Gogel
Trustee
Trustee Hrs & Week → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Gogel
Trustee
Trustee Hrs & Week → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georgia Wall
Treasurer
Treasurer Hrs & Week → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 The Marshmere Foundation
How much does The Marshmere Foundation give each year?
The Marshmere Foundation gave $2.5M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 14 grants.
What is The Marshmere Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marshmere Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $78,125, and its average grant was $189,643, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marshmere Foundation that year got $457K on average.
Where does The Marshmere Foundation give grants?
The Marshmere Foundation gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants).
Does The Marshmere Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Marshmere Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Marshmere Foundation's largest grantees?
The Marshmere Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Graham Windham Services ($1,250,000), Population Services International ($250,008) and Integrate Health ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marshmere Foundation?
The Marshmere Foundation reported $56.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (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 Marshmere Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marshmere Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marshmere Foundation's EIN?
The Marshmere Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7119435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Marshmere 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Marshmere Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-marshmere-foundation-morg_c9203c037ce648f8a67b3a5c464e16b9
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