Grants paid in 2025
26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | Human rights/social justice | $50K |
| Essential Access HealthLos Angeles, CA | Human rights/social justice | $50K |
| Middle East Children's AllianceBerkeley, CA | Human rights/social justice | $50K |
| Access Reproductive JusticeOakland, CA | Human rights/social justice | $50K |
| Reproductive Freedom for All FoundationWashington, DC | Human rights/social justice | $50K |
| Lavender Rights ProjectSeattle, WA | Human rights/social justice | $50K |
| Climate Justice AllianceBerkeley, CA | Environment/climate change | $50K |
| Green LatinosBoulder, CO | Environment/climate change | $50K |
| The Wilderness Land TrustHelena, MT | Environment/climate change | $50K |
| Center for Environmental Law & PolicySeattle, WA | Environment/climate change | $50K |
| The Climate CenterSanta Rosa, CA | Environment/climate change | $50K |
| The Bail ProjectVenice, CA | Poverty alliviation | $50K |
| Undue Medical DebtLong Island City, NY | Poverty alliviation | $50K |
| Center for Refugee ServicesSan Antonio, TX | Poverty alliviation | $50K |
| Harvest International MinistryPasadena, CA | Poverty alliviation | $50K |
| Fundamental NeedsCortez, CO | Poverty alliviation | $50K |
| Solid GroundWhite Bear Lake, MN | Poverty alliviation | $50K |
| Western Organization of Resource CouncilsBillings, MT | Environment/climate change | $50K |
| Sound Future FoundationCharlottesville, VA | Special projects | $25K |
| San Diego State University FoundationSan Diego, CA | Special projects | $25K |
| Indigenous Environmental NetworkBemidji, MN | Environment/climate change, special projects | $12K |
| Community Against Sexual HarmSacramento, CA | Special projects | $10K |
| San Diego Library FoundationSan Diego, CA | Special projects | $10K |
| St Stephen's Episcopal SchoolHarrisburg, PA | Special projects | $10K |
| King County Library System FoundationIssaquah, WA | Special projects | $5,000 |
| Seattle Neighborhood GreenwaysSeattle, WA | Special projects | $5,000 |
By state: California 11 · Washington 4 · Colorado 2 · Montana 2 · Minnesota 2 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Madrono Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Woody Creek Management Group, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Madrono Foundation 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 Madrono Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 26 grants, a median of $50K.
Where does Madrono Foundation give?
California (11 grants), Washington (4 grants), Colorado (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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