Private foundation · EIN 27-0974165 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edward N and Margaret G Marsh 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: 9 grants paid, $218K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$218K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Texas Tech Foundation IncLubbock, TXGeneral operating$108K
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$25K
Cancer Research Institute IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$25K
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of El Paso IncEl Paso, TXGeneral operating$25K
Hyperacusis Research Limited IncMarlborough, MAGeneral operating$10K
Enduring Hearts IncMarietta, GAGeneral operating$10K
El Paso Community MhmrEl Paso, TXGeneral operating$5,000
Opportunity Center for the HomelessEl Paso, TXGeneral operating$5,000
Pro-ActionEl Paso, TXGeneral operating$5,000

By state: Texas 5 · Georgia 2 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Edward N and Margaret G Marsh Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Edward N and Margaret G Marsh 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 Edward N and Margaret G Marsh Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $218K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Edward N and Margaret G Marsh Foundation give?

Texas (5 grants), Georgia (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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