Tom and Charlene Marsh Family
The Tom and Charlene Marsh Family is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations in health care, education, conservation, and the arts, including UT Southwestern Medical Center, Episcopal School of Dallas, the University of Texas at Austin, and Dallas cultural organizations.
Tom and Charlene Marsh Family at a glance
In short: Tom and Charlene Marsh Family gave $531K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $530,834
- +23.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,083
- +47.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,667
- Total assets
- $4,757,250
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tom and Charlene Marsh Family
- 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: 300 Crescent Ct Ste 900, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 880-4400
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
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UT Southwestern Medical Center ($250K). Together the top 9 received $531K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 81 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $431K (2023) to $950K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $531K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $4,757,250 | $159,578 | $530,867 | $530,834 | 10 | $530,834 | $143,659 | $248,394 |
| 2023 | $4,904,048 | $5,437 | $474,086 | $430,833 | 12 | $430,833 | $31,729 | $255,749 |
| 2022 | $5,023,626 | $234,359 | $735,292 | $655,833 | 16 | $655,833 | $74,484 | $250,764 |
| 2021 | $5,904,167 | $625,055 | $1,110,086 | $950,000 | 22 | $950,000 | $436,669 | $268,398 |
| 2020 | $6,101,671 | $694,316 | $868,884 | $735,000 | 21 | — | $218,494 | $288,194 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included endowment and campaign support for a medical center, schools, and a conservation endowment, as well as unrestricted gifts to arts and cultural organizations.
Among its grantees, the Perot Museum of Nature & Science describes its mission as inspiring minds through nature and science. The Dallas Museum of Art describes itself as a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive, and says it places art and diverse communities at the center of its activities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $530,834. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $21,667.
The largest grants included $250,000 to UT Southwestern Medical Center for an endowment and $125,000 to Episcopal School of Dallas for the Marsh Family Endowment. Other grants included $50,000 and $35,000 to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal for a building campaign and an unrestricted gift, respectively, and $33,334 to the University of Texas at Austin for the Landmarks Marsh Conservation Endowment. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, New York City Ballet, and Perot Museum of Nature and Science; $5,000 to the Dallas Museum of Art; and $2,500 to Founders Garden Club.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charlene C. Marsh as president and director; Alejandro Gutierrez as secretary and vice president; Steve Glaser as treasurer; Joe Coffman as vice president; and Charlene C. Marsh, Charles A. Marsh, and Tennessee E. Kellogg as directors.
Tom and Charlene Marsh Family's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charlene C. Marsh
Pres-Dir & Director
Presdir → Pres-Dir & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles A. Marsh
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tennessee E. Kellogg
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Coffman
Vice President
Secretary & Vice President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alejandro Gutierrez
Secretary & Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Glaser
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: William E. Allen (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Tom F. Marsh (2020) — Chairmandir
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 Tom and Charlene Marsh Family
How much does Tom and Charlene Marsh Family give each year?
Tom and Charlene Marsh Family gave $531K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $431K across 12 grants.
What is Tom and Charlene Marsh Family's typical grant size?
Tom and Charlene Marsh Family's median grant in 2024 was $21,667, and its average grant was $53,083, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tom and Charlene Marsh Family give grants?
Tom and Charlene Marsh Family gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (8 grants).
Does Tom and Charlene Marsh Family give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Tom and Charlene Marsh Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tom and Charlene Marsh Family's largest grantees?
Tom and Charlene Marsh Family's largest 2024 grantees include UT Southwestern Medical Center ($250,000), Episcopal School of Dallas ($125,000) and St Michael and All Angels Episcopa ($85,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tom and Charlene Marsh Family?
Tom and Charlene Marsh Family reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $531K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $248K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tom and Charlene Marsh Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included endowment and campaign support for a medical center, schools, and a conservation endowment, as well as unrestricted gifts to arts and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tom and Charlene Marsh Family?
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 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.
Does Tom and Charlene Marsh Family 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 October 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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