Foundations that fund organizations in Madison, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Madison nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $36K to Madison organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Madison around $2,500. 3 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Madison
- $36K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MD
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Madison organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Fund Inc | Mantua, NJ | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To support veterans |
| Glickfield Family Foundation Inc | Rockville, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| James G Corckran II Charitable Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Nathan Foundation Inc Ima Co Robert S | Cambridge, MD | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General support |
| Header Family Foundation | Richland, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General fund purpose |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Madison, Maryland?
Patriot Fund Inc, Glickfield Family Foundation Inc, James G Corckran II Charitable Foundation Inc, The Nathan Foundation Inc Ima Co Robert S, Header Family Foundation reported grants to Madison organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Madison. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.