Tom and Charlene Marsh Family
The Tom and Charlene Marsh Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 2007 and based in Dallas, Texas. The foundation provides grants to organizations working to improve the lives of others, with a focus on education, health care, and philanthropic causes.
Key facts about Tom and Charlene Marsh Family
- EIN
- 26-0177017
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $530,834
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $53,083
- Median grant
- $21,667
- Total assets
- $4,757,250
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tom and Charlene Marsh Family funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Tom and Charlene Marsh Family's 10 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (98%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (8 grants). 60% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
How Tom and Charlene Marsh Family gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 214% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.8M
-3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$531K
+23.2% YoY
Grant Count
10
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
+47.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tom and Charlene Marsh Family reported a distributable amount of $248K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to provide grants to organizations that work to improve the lives of others. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Health Care
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Arts and Historic Preservation
- Charter Schools and K-12 Education
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount: $39,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Texas
- New York
- California
These three states account for approximately 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across six states total.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 10 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $4.9 million
- Total Revenues: $5,437
- Total Expenses: $474,086
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Asset Trends:
- Assets have decreased from $7.8 million in 2011 to $4.8 million in 2024
- Annual income reported at $227,000 (2024)
Tax Status:
- Tax-exempt since November 2008
- EIN: 26-0177017
- Designated as 501(c)(3)
- Donations are tax deductible
- Required to file IRS Form 990-PF
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,757,250 | $4,904,048 | $5,023,626 |
| Revenue | $159,578 | $5,437 | $234,359 |
| Expenses | $530,867 | $474,086 | $735,292 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $530,834 | $430,833 | $655,833 |
| Net Investment Income | $143,659 | $31,729 | $74,484 |
| Distributable Amount | $248,394 | $255,749 | $250,764 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include UT Southwestern Medical Center ($250,000), Episcopal School of Dallas ($125,000), St Michael and All Angels Episcopa ($85,000 across 2 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER Dallas, TX | ENDOWMENT | $250,000 |
| EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS Dallas, TX | MARSH FAMILY ENDOWMENT | $125,000 |
| ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPA Dallas, TX | BUILDING OUR FUTURE CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
| ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPA Dallas, TX | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $35,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Austin, TX | LANDMARKS MARSH CONSERVATION ENDOWME | $33,334 |
| DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Dallas, TX | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $10,000 |
| NEW YORK CITY BALLET New York, NY | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $10,000 |
| PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE Dallas, TX | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $10,000 |
| DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART Dallas, TX | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $5,000 |
| FOUNDERS GARDEN CLUB Dallas, TX | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and Trustees:
- Tom F. Marsh – Chairman/Director (deceased October 2021)
- Charlene C. Marsh – President/Director
- Joe Coffman – Secretary and Vice President
- William E. Allen – Treasurer
- Tennessee E. Kellogg – Director
- Charles A. Marsh – Director
The foundation is governed by five officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlene C Marsh | Pres-Dir | 5 | — |
| Alejandro Gutierrez | Secr and VP | 5 | — |
| Steve Glaser | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Joe Coffman | Vice Preside | 1 | — |
| Charlene C Marsh | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles a Marsh | Director | 1 | — |
| Tennessee E Kellogg | Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 300 Crescent Court, Suite 900 Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: 214-880-4400
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tom and Charlene Marsh Family fund?
The foundation's stated purpose is to provide grants to organizations that work to improve the lives of others. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Health Care • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Arts and Historic Preservation • Charter Schools and K-12 Education
How do I apply for a grant from Tom and Charlene Marsh Family?
The foundation makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Tom and Charlene Marsh Family make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Texas • New York • California These three states account for approximately 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across six states total.
What size grants does Tom and Charlene Marsh Family award?
In 2024, Tom and Charlene Marsh Family awarded 10 grants totaling $531K — an average of about $53K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Tom and Charlene Marsh Family required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Tom and Charlene Marsh Family reported a distributable amount of $248K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Tom and Charlene Marsh Family's EIN?
Tom and Charlene Marsh Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0177017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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