The Marshall Foundation, established by Lousie Marshall seeks to enhance the lives of the citizens of Tucson, Arizona and Pima County through its support of charitable and educational institutions.
Donor Name: Marshall Foundation
State: Arizona
County: Pima County (AZ)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/27/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Foundation focuses its community giving on early childhood through graduate education and wrap-around social services supporting education for underserved populations. It also funds projects, programs and scholarships at the University of Arizona, including post-secondary levels.
Grantmaking Priorities
- Early Childhood to Graduate Education is a broad range of educational programs aimed at supporting kids and young adults from preschool all the way through college. This approach fosters a well-rounded education, helping individuals thrive at every stage of their learning journey.
- Including but not limited to the following:
- Access to Education: Ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, no matter their background.
- Educational Supplies: Ensuring students have the materials necessary for learning.
- Teacher Resources: Helping educators access the tools they need to support their students.
- Preschool Programs: Providing a solid educational foundation through fun and structured activities.
- Literacy and Language Skills: Helping students build strong reading and writing abilities.
- STEM/STEAM Learning: Incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math to spark creativity and problem-solving.
- Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): Teaching skills for managing emotions and interacting well with others.
- Vocational Training: Preparing students with practical skills for specific careers.
- Transition Support: Helping students move smoothly from high school to college or vocational programs.
- Arts Education: Encouraging creativity through arts-integrated learning experiences.
- Educational Mentoring Programs: Connecting students with mentors who can provide guidance, support, and encouragement in their educational journey.
- Wraparound Services in Support of Education are comprehensive support systems designed to enhance student learning and family well-being. These services aim to address various needs that contribute to a thriving educational environment and ultimately enhance educational outcomes.
- Including but not limited to the following:
- Basic Needs Support: Ensuring that students and families have access to essentials such as housing, clothing, and transportation to ensure access to education.
- Food Security Strategies: Implementing programs to ensure that families have access to nutritious meals and food resources.
- After-School Programs: Providing opportunities for enrichment, academic assistance, and recreational activities outside regular school hours.
- Mental Health Services: Offering counseling and support to address emotional and psychological well-being.
- Support for Foster Children/Youth: Providing specialized services and advocacy to address the specific educational needs and emotional challenges faced by foster children and youth.
- Support for Marginalized Students: Creating targeted initiatives to address barriers faced by marginalized students, such as discrimination and inequity, ensuring they have equal opportunities to succeed academically and socially.
- Advocacy and Research for Education: Creating educational policies to benefit students as well as creating educational research to better inform the community about the sector.
Funding Information
All awards are determined by a committee of the Board of Directors. Requests must be a minimum of $25,000. Requests for up to $100,000 will be accepted, however most award amounts are between $25,000-$30,000.
Eligibility Requirements
- The applicant must be a 501(c)(3) organization in good standing, conducting charitable work in Tucson or Pima County, Arizona. The use of a fiscal agent is permitted.
- The organization and program must directly benefit Tucson and Pima County.
- Grants are not made to for-profit organizations or directly to individuals.
- The grant period is one year. An organization must be current with all reporting requirements to be eligible.
- Grantees must not discriminate in their employment practices, volunteer opportunities or delivery of programs and services on the basis of Race, Religion, Gender or Gender Identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), Gender Expression, Sexual orientation, Age, Ancestry, Citizenship, Ethnicity, Familial Status, Socioeconomic Status (economic circumstances), Color, Creed, Sex (including pregnancy), Phases of Parenthood, National Origin, Marital Status, Veteran Status (past, current or prospective service in the armed forces), Genetic Information, Physical Characteristics or Appearance, Mental or Physical Disability, Any other status prohibited by applicable law.
For more information, visit Marshall Foundation.
