Private foundation · EIN 25-6479933 · Sewickley, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas Marshall Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $415K total, median $7,500. 88% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: Qualified charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational organizations

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$415K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in PA
88%
of grants
Deadline
No deadlines
Assets
$8.4M

How to apply

No formal application Contact: The Thomas Marshall Foundation Co S, 441 Division Sreet Ste 202, Sewickley, Pa, 4127419032 Deadlines: No deadlines Restrictions: Qualified charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational organizations

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

32 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
BoundlessHamden, CTGeneral/charitable purpose$100K
Old Economy VillageAmbridge, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$32K
Childrens Hospital FoundationPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$30K
National Flag FoundationPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$20K
Sweetwater Center for the ArtsSewickley, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$20K
The Neighborhood AcademyPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$20K
The Lindsay Theater & Cultural CenterSewickley, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$20K
United Way of Southwestern PaPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$15K
Angel's PlacePittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$10K
Cancer BridgesPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$10K
Crisis Center NorthPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$10K
Fern Hallow Nature CenterSewickley, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$10K
HearthBoston, MAGeneral / charitable purpose$10K
Sewickley Valley YMCASewickley, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$10K
Union Aid SocietySewickley, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$10K
Women's Center & Shelter of Greater PittsburghPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$10K
Bethlehem HavenPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$5,000
CASA of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$5,000
Center for HopeAmbridge, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$5,000
Hosanna IndustriesRochester, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$5,000
Just MikeClarendon Hills, ILGeneral / charitable purpose$5,000
Leading Hearts-The Heart FoundationWestlake Village, CAGeneral / charitable purpose$5,000
Pittsburgh Kids FoundationPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$5,000
Pittsburgh Parks ConservancyPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$5,000
Pittsburgh Symphony and OrchestraPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$5,000
Samaritan Counseling CenterSewickley, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$5,000
Sewickley Community CenterSewickley, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$5,000
Tickets for KidsPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$5,000
Western Pa ConservancyPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$5,000
Pittsburgh Youth LeadershipPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$5,000
The Bradley CenterPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$5,000
The Veterans Breakfast ClubPittsburgh, PAGeneral / charitable purpose$3,000

By state: Pennsylvania 28 · Connecticut 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Illinois 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Thomas Marshall Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Sue Marshall Roberts, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Thomas Marshall Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Thomas Marshall Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $415K across 32 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Thomas Marshall Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (28 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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