Marshall Foundation
Historical FunderTucson, Arizona · EIN 86-0102198 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$51.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KAY HOENIG |
|---|---|
| Address | 814 E UNIVERSITY BLVD, TUCSON AZ 85719 |
| Phone | 5206228613 |
| KAY@MARSHALLFOUNDATION.COM | |
| Form and materials | GRANT REQUESTS ARE CONSIDERED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR THROUGH A FORMAL, ONLINE PROCESS THROUGH WIZEHIVE, USING THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: RELEVANCE OF THE PROJECT TO THE MARSHALL FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND GIVING FOCUS COMPLETENESS OF THE APPLICATION AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS THE TWO-STEP ONLINE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: APPLICATION FORM / LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) FULL PROPOSAL (UPON INVITATION ONLY) FULL PROPOSAL (UPON INVITATION ONLY) |
| Deadlines | GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 3 TO FEBRUARY 28 |
| Restrictions | IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING BY THE MARSHALL FOUNDATION, THE ORGANIZATION SEEKING SUPPORT MUST: BE AN ESTABLISHED 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. HAVE A PROJECT THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN PIMA COUNTY OR BENEFIT RESIDENTS OF PIMA COUNTY, AZ. HAVE SUBMITTED A FORMAL APPLICATION THROUGH AN ONLINE PROCESS MARSHALL FOUNDATION WILL NOT ACCEPT REQUESTS FOR SUPPORT FOR PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF PIMA COUNTY OR FOR SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS. THE GRANT PERIOD IS ONE YEAR. ORGANIZATION MUST BE CURRENT WITH ALL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA Foundation - 20242025 SCHOLARSHIPS | Tucson, AZ | Fall 2024 scholarships | $200,000 |
| UA Foundation - 20242025 SCHOLARSHIP | Tucson, AZ | Spring 2025 scholarships | $200,000 |
| UA Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 2023/2024 Scholarships - Spring 2024 | $197,539 |
| UA Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| UA Foundation - Pride of Ariz Marching Band | Tucson, AZ | NEW BAND UNIFORMS (Matching Grant) (Matching Grant) | $100,000 |
| UA Foundation - School Garden Workshop | Tucson, AZ | Rainwater Harvesting Living Laboratory | $90,000 |
| JobPath Inc | Tucson, AZ | Economic Opportunity | $75,000 |
| UA Foundation - CCRMATHERMATICS DEPT | Tucson, AZ | CR/Mathmatics Dept - IMPACT-HS | $60,000 |
| UA Foundation - Honors College | Tucson, AZ | Amphitheatre Naming ($50k ea 2020-2024) | $50,000 |
| Florence Immigrant & Refuee Rights Project | Tucson, AZ | Wraparound Services for Immigrants' Education | $50,000 |
| Literacy Connects | Tucson, AZ | Reading Seed Children's Literacy | $50,000 |
| UA Foundation - AZPM | Tucson, AZ | Baker Center Public Media Broadcasting Campus | $50,000 |
| Youth On Their Own | Tucson, AZ | Client Services | $50,000 |
| UA Foundation - TMESTEP | Tucson, AZ | Astrophysics Software Engineering | $49,000 |
| Sahuarita Food Bank | Sahuarita, AZ | Food For Thought Weekend Nutrition Backpacks | $40,000 |
| Scholarships A-Z | Tucson, AZ | Student Support Programs for Undocumented Youth | $40,000 |
| Tucson Childrens Museum | Tucson, AZ | Exhibits & Tours | $27,875 |
| Tucson Festival of Books | Tucson, AZ | Support 2024 festival of books | $25,000 |
| Casa de Los Ninos | Tucson, AZ | Kelly Early Education Center | $25,000 |
| Children's Action Alliance | Tucson, AZ | Equitable Access Quality Early Childhood Education | $25,000 |
| Earn to Learn | Tucson, AZ | Pima County Student Support | $25,000 |
| Education Enrichment Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Esports for TUSD Students | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Arizona Inc | Tucson, AZ | Families Talking Together about Sexual Choices | $25,000 |
| Sunnyside Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Sunnyside Community Share | $25,000 |
| Tucson Girls Chorus | Tucson, AZ | Engagement Program | $25,000 |
| UA Foundation - Astrobiology Center | Tucson, AZ | Exploring Cosmic Life A Dynamic Astrobiology Curriculum | $25,000 |
| UA Foundation - College of Science | Tucson, AZ | 2024 Lecture Series | $20,000 |
| Amphitheater Public Schools Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Student Support Programs | $20,000 |
| UA Foundation - Arizona Arts Live | Tucson, AZ | $10 Student Tickets | $15,000 |
| UA Foundation - Graduate College | Tucson, AZ | Maria Teresa Velez Diversity Leadership Scholarship | $10,000 |
| UA Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | African American Legacy Fund | $5,000 |
| Law College Assocation | Tucson, AZ | BA in Law Summer Camp | $3,500 |
| Stratford Art Works | Tucson, AZ | Film Fest Tucson 2024 | $2,500 |
| United Way | Tucson, AZ | Business Breakfast Copper Level Sponsorship 2024 (Pay January 2024) | $1,000 |
| UA Foundation - College of Science | Tucson, AZ | 2024 Lecture Series (cookie sponsor) | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,736,914 | 36 |
| 2023 | $1,758,968 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523119349102232
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0102198
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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