The Marsal Family Foundation concentrates its giving in a few large, targeted grants rather than broad, distributed philanthropy. Its recent funding shows major support for higher education — primarily the University of Michigan — alongside a significant grant to an adoption/foster-care organization, indicating interest in both tertiary education and child welfare/adoption services. Grants are high-dollar and concentrated, suggesting donor-directed, strategic investments rather than many small community grants.
Very concentrated giving: small number of very large grants, repeat/renewed support to the same university, and isolated substantial gifts to mission-specific nonprofits rather than many small grants.
THE MARSAL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O ALVAREZ & MARSAL INC is based in New York, NY and reported $14,855,250 in annual grants given, with $8,498,811 in total assets on its latest 990 year on file, 2025. Its recent grantmaking is concentrated in higher education, especially the University of Michigan, and also includes support for adoption and foster-care services through Gladney Fund. Recent grants include $6,065,000 to UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (ANN ARBOR, MI) in 2024 and $5,155,000 to the same recipient in 2025. Other large awards include $650,000 to GLADNEY FUND (FORT WORTH, TX) in 2025 and $351,000 to GLADNEY FUND (FORT WORTH, TX) in 2024. The foundation also made a $500,000 grant to COMPLETE PLAY GROUND (NEW YORK, NY) in 2024 and $370,000 to TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK, NY) in 2024. Its disclosed giving pattern is regional, with 54% of grants going to recipients in New York, the state where it gives most often. The recent grant list shows a small number of high-value awards rather than broad dispersed giving, and the foundation does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
Recent grantmaking spans higher education, adoption and foster-care support services, and social service or community support. Notable grants include $6,065,000 to UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (ANN ARBOR, MI) in 2024 and $5,155,000 to UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (ANN ARBOR, MI) in 2025 for education. The foundation also gave $650,000 in 2025 and $351,000 in 2024 to GLADNEY FUND (FORT WORTH, TX), described as financial support. Other funded organizations include TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK, NY), COMPLETE PLAY GROUND (NEW YORK, NY), and WESTHAB INC (ELMSFORD, NY).
THE MARSAL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O ALVAREZ & MARSAL INC gives at a wide range of sizes, but the recent distribution is skewed toward large awards. Typical grant size is $1,000 at the 25th percentile, $2,000 at the median, and $10,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants include several six- and seven-figure awards, while many others are much smaller. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its recent activity suggests donor-directed, targeted support rather than broad open-call grantmaking.
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Most grants fall between $1K and $10K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$10K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Marsal Family Foundation C/O Alvarez & Marsal.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 163 | $17.5M | 99.4% |
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Notable grantees: University of Michigan, Gladney Fund
THE MARSAL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O ALVAREZ & MARSAL INC is headquartered in New York, NY and gives most often in New York, which accounts for 54% of grants to recipients in the HQ state. Recent grants also went to Michigan, Texas, Florida, Connecticut, California, Washington, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Most recipients are in the United States; the country distribution shows 122 U.S. grants and 1 grant to the Philippines.
The provided data does not state whether THE MARSAL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O ALVAREZ & MARSAL INC accepts unsolicited applications. The recent grants data shows its giving is concentrated in a small number of recipients, but no application process is listed.
Recent grants show a focus on higher education, with major awards to UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (ANN ARBOR, MI) and smaller grants to institutions such as COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, MILLBROOK SCHOOL, LASALLE SCHOOL, and MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGY UNIVERRSITY. The foundation also funded GLADNEY FUND for financial support related to adoption and foster-care services.
Typical grant size is $1,000 at the 25th percentile, $2,000 at the median, and $10,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants range from $10,000 to $6,065,000, including several large awards to UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN and GLADNEY FUND.
The foundation is based in New York, NY, and gives most often in New York. The recipient distribution shows 54% of grants to recipients in the HQ state. Recent grants also reached recipients in Michigan, Texas, Florida, Connecticut, California, Washington, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina.
Recent grants include UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (ANN ARBOR, MI), GLADNEY FUND (FORT WORTH, TX), COMPLETE PLAY GROUND (NEW YORK, NY), TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK, NY), HAVE FAITH HATT MISSION (WITCHITA FALLS, TX), BURKE REHABILITATION (WHITE PLAINS, NY), and WESTHAB INC (ELMSFORD, NY).
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | ANN ARBOR, MI | $5,155,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| GLADNEY FUND | FORT WORTH, TX | $650,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| HAVE FAITH HATT MISSION | NAPLES, FL | $200,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| RARE VILLAGE Foundation | MCKINNEY, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| CARDIGAN MT SCHOOL | CANAAN, NH | $95,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGY UNIVERRSITY | M HOUGHTON, MI | $83,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| IGNITENATIONAL | OAKLAND, CA | $28,750 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| WESTHAB INC | ELMSFORD, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| MILLBROOK SCHOOL | MILLBROOK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| HORIZONS OF NEW CANAN COUNTY SCHOOL | NEW CANAAN, CT | $20,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| LA SALLE FUND - UNIVERSITY | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation | Coconut Creek, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| DUTCHESS DAY | MILLBROOK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| IGNITE | MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| Institute for the Study of War | Washington, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood House | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| Erin F Mannix Memorial Fund | GAMBRILLS, MD | $5,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| The Center for Discovery | HARRIS, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| LOW MEMORIAL LIBRARY | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| Columbia University - IgA Nephropathy Fund | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| Habitat for Humanity | CLEARWATER, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| BATES COLLEGE | LEWISTON, ME | $5,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| FISH of Sanibel | SANIBEL, FL | $3,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| Mountain Interfaith Fund | GRANBY, CO | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| BETHANIA KIDS | ANN ARBOR, MI | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| Northern Westchester Hospital | MT KISCO, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| Mount Kisco Child Care Center | MT KISCO, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| PARKINSON'S FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| GOLF FORE Africa | Scottsdale, AZ | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| BEDFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT | BEDFORD, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| FEEDING WESTCHESTER | ELMSFORD, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| BEDFORD FREE LIBRARY | BEDFORD, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| CHESS IN THE SCHOOLS | NEW YORK, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| WESTCHESTER LAND TRUST | BEDFORD HILLS, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| The Bedford Historical Society | BEDFORD, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| United Methodist Church | MT KISCO, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| The Port Chester Carver Center | Port Chester, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| PBA OF THE TOWN OF BEDFORD | BEDFORD, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| theJackie Robinson Foundation | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | CHICAGO, IL | $2,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| Play for PINK | NEW YORK, NY | $1,600 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| The Gary Sinise Foundation | Franklin, TN | $1,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| FEEDING WESTCHESTER | ELMSFORD, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids | NEW HAVEN, CT | $1,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| IGNITE | MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA | $1,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| MILLBROOK VILLAGE HALL | MILLBROOK, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
$5,155,000EDUCATION
HAVE FAITH HATT MISSION
$200,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
CARDIGAN MT SCHOOL
$95,000EDUCATION
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGY UNIVERRSITY
$83,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
IGNITENATIONAL
$28,750EDUCATION
WESTHAB INC
$25,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
LA SALLE FUND - UNIVERSITY
$20,000EDUCATION
Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation
$15,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
DUTCHESS DAY
$10,000EDUCATION
IGNITE
$10,000EDUCATION
Erin F Mannix Memorial Fund
$5,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
LOW MEMORIAL LIBRARY
$5,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Columbia University - IgA Nephropathy Fund
$5,000EDUCATION
Habitat for Humanity
$5,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
BATES COLLEGE
$5,000EDUCATION
Mountain Interfaith Fund
$2,500FINANCIAL SUPPORT
BETHANIA KIDS
$2,500FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Northern Westchester Hospital
$2,500FINANCIAL SUPPORT
BEDFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT
$2,500FINANCIAL SUPPORT
BEDFORD FREE LIBRARY
$2,500FINANCIAL SUPPORT
CHESS IN THE SCHOOLS
$2,500FINANCIAL SUPPORT
The Bedford Historical Society
$2,500FINANCIAL SUPPORT
United Methodist Church
$2,500FINANCIAL SUPPORT
PBA OF THE TOWN OF BEDFORD
$2,500FINANCIAL SUPPORT
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital
$2,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Play for PINK
$1,600FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids
$1,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
IGNITE
$1,000EDUCATION
MILLBROOK VILLAGE HALL
$1,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT