he Marshall Foundation, founded in 1930, seeks to enhance the lives of the citizens of Tucson and Pima County through its support of charitable and educational institutions. The Foundation gives primary consideration to organizations involved in health, education and youth-oriented projects and services.
 

The Grant Process

Grant Requests are considered three times annually using the following criteria:

• Relevance of the project to the organization’s mission
• Completeness of the application
• Availability of funds
• Impact on the community

Applications must be submitted on  Marshall Foundation’s Grant Application and post marked or delivered on or prior to one of the following dates: March 15th, May 15th, or September 15th.

Grant applications will be considered by the Marshall Foundation Board of Directors the following month. Applicants will be notified by mail regarding the status of their application within 60 days of the Board considering their application.

The Marshall Foundation reserves the right to award grants at its sole discretion.

Prerequisites for Consideration

In order to be considered for funding by Marshall Foundation, the organization seeking support must:

• Be an established 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit corporation or a 501(c)(6)
• Have a project that will take place in Pima County or benefit residents of Pima County, AZ
• Have submitted a formal application, using the provided Marshall Foundation Grant Application.                            

Marshall Foundation will Fund

Marshall Foundation encourages applications for special projects and/or capital support for:

• Institutional university and college scholarships
• Children and youth programs
• Cultural organizations and programs
• Education
• Rehabilitation
• Community service organizations
• Medical research

Marshall Foundation will not Fund

Marshall Foundation will not accept requests for:

• Operational support
• Annual support
• Repeat funding for a project already funded by the Foundation, unless outlined in the initial proposal
• Support for projects outside of Pima County
• Support for individuals

How to Apply

• Fill out the attached application form completely and submit 2 copies of the application to the Marshall Foundation. E-mail an electronic version to Jen Dang (jendang@email.arizona.edu). Attachments that reference back to grant questions are acceptable.
• Attach the following:
  • A copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3) letter from the Internal Revenue Service
  • A copy of the organization’s most recent year-end financial statement
  • A list of the organization’s Board of Directors and Officers
• Mail to: Marshall Foundation, P.O. Box 3306, Tucson, AZ 85722 or drop off the request to 814  East University Boulevard.

For Additional Information

Contact the General Manager of  Marshall Foundation, Jane McCollum at (520) 622.8613

OR

The following instructions are designed to answer any questions you may have about Marshall Foundation’s Grant Application Form. The application is intended to be short and simple. You may attach exhibits. Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
 

Application

The following instructions are designed to answer any questions you may have about Marshall Foundation’s Grant Application Form. The application is intended to be short and simple. You may attach exhibits. Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. Include an abstract (150 word maximum) summarizing the objectives of your organization’s request. We encourage you to address at a minimum the following points in your abstract:
   • The mission of your organization
   • The objectives of your project and how it serves a need in the community or university
   • The impact of your project, how many people are served
   • The amount that you are requesting and the total cost of the project
2. Describe the project for which you are requesting financial support. Your description should tell exactly what will take place, who will participate, when it will happen, where it will happen, how long it is expected to continue, and what the expected outcome will be.
3. Explain why this project is important, who will benefit and how the project helps our community.
4. Describe the experience your organization has had in carrying out similar projects and why the organization is capable of success.
5. Marshall Foundation generally provides seed money for worthwhile new projects. How will you continue to support this project after the initial grant?
6. Describe the ways you will recognize contributors to the project.

 
Budget
Only cash expenses and income are to be included on the budget. Do no include cents. Please round to the nearest whole dollar. Note: #1-17 here reference #1-17 on the budget form.

1. Determine the portion of time employees will spend on the project and place those amounts here.
2. Fees paid to any outside persons hired for the project should be included on this line.
3. Any non-capital expenses for the project that do not fit under any other category should be itemized here.
4. Any capital purchases or bricks and mortar expenses for the project belong here.
5. Itemize any airfare, hotel, car-rental or per-diem expenses related to the project.
6. Any project operating costs should be listed here.
7. The sum of six categories of expenses will be Total Cash Expenses.
8. Please list all expected sources of revenue for the project: tickets, fees, tuition, etc.
9. Please show any project-related income from contracts with other agencies, organizations or individuals.
10. Please show any income expected from the sale of items (food, souvenirs, artwork, goods and services) related to the project.
11. Any additional project revenue that is not listed in another category should be included here.
12. Contributions in support of the project should be listed here.
13. List expected government support for the project here.
14. If it is expected that your organization will put money into this project, show this amount here.
15. Show the total of all expected income without the Marshall Foundation request here.
16. Put the amount you are requesting from the Marshall Foundation here.
17. The Total Cash Income should now equal the Total Cash Expenses.

 
For Additional Information

Contact the General Manager of  Marshall Foundation, Jane McCollum at (520) 622.8613

OR

Click here to download the budget form as an Excel spreadsheet.

Click here to download the application form as a printable Word document.

Notes to Applicants:

Funding Requests over $5,000, please submit entire application including the Budget sheet.

Funding Requests less than $5,000 but more than $500, please submit a letter in lieu of Grant Application Form, a 150 word abstract, and the Budget sheet.

Funding Requests that are less than $500, please submit only a letter describing your request.