Private foundation · EIN 02-0588501 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Madden Family Foundation Inc

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: 8 grants paid, $85K total, median $8,468. 50% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$85K
Median grant
$8,468
Stays in WI
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer SocietyWaukesha, WIResearch$21K
American Heart AssociationMilwaukee, WIResearch$21K
Marquette University HsMilwaukee, WIGeneral$12K
Catholic Relief ServicesBaltimore, MDGeneral$8,468
Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral$8,468
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCGeneral$8,468
Salesianum Tr-St FrancisWilmington, DEGeneral$4,000
Sisters of St JosephStevens Point, WIGeneral$941

By state: Wisconsin 4 · Maryland 1 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Delaware 1

About this foundation

Madden Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Patricia Fong, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Madden Family Foundation Inc 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 Madden Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $85K across 8 grants, a median of $8,468.

Where does Madden Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (4 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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