Private foundation · EIN 99-2718530 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Marshall Family 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: 18 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $19K. 83% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$1.6M
Median grant
$19K
Stays in TX
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of Tx Hill CountryKerrville, TXGeneral purpose$496K
St Johns SchoolHouston, TXGeneral purpose$300K
Yes Prep Public SchoolsHouston, TXGeneral purpose$300K
Houston SymphonyHouston, TXGeneral purpose$251K
Bear Be a Resource for Cps KidsHouston, TXGeneral purpose$74K
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (avda)Houston, TXGeneral purpose$58K
River Oaks Baptist SchoolHouston, TXGeneral purpose$51K
Alley TheatreHouston, TXGeneral purpose$30K
Third Option FoundationReston, VAGeneral purpose$25K
The Women's FundHouston, TXGeneral purpose$14K
The Astros FoundationHouston, TXGeneral purpose$11K
Crime StoppersHouston, TXGeneral purpose$10K
Lifting Hands InternationalSalt Lake City, UTGeneral purpose$10K
Arms Wide Adoption ServicesHouston, TXGeneral purpose$6,037
Houston BalletHouston, TXGeneral purpose$5,000
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXGeneral purpose$5,000
Friends of the ChildrenPortland, ORGeneral purpose$2,000
Cancare IncHouston, TXGeneral purpose$250

By state: Texas 15 · Virginia 1 · Utah 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Marshall Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Benjamin Marshall, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Marshall Family 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 Marshall Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.6M across 18 grants, a median of $19K.

Where does Marshall Family Foundation give?

Texas (15 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Utah (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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