Foundations that fund organizations in Madison, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Madison nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $70K to Madison organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Madison around $500. 8 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Madison
- $70K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in OH
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Madison organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome T Osborne and Georgeanne S Osborne Charitable Trust | Mentor, OH | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Willow cabin renovation |
| Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn | St Louis, MO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500 | Covington, KY | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 | Yes | General support |
| Triple T Foundation | Chardon, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Synthomer Foundation Inc | Beachwood, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Program/project support |
| Martha Holden Jennings Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | Tht melissa colarik & tara soederstrom - madison middle sch…; Tht sara soederstrom & melissa colarik - madison middle sch… |
| Alpha Delta State Ohio Educational | Athens, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Classroom impact award |
| Stafast Foundation Inc Aka Stay Fast Foundation Inc | Worthington, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General operating contribution |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Rsc Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Peace of Mind for You Scholarship Fund Inc | Perry, OH | 1 | $120 | $120 | Preselected only | Counseling |
| Men of Praise | Perry, OH | 1 | — | Preselected only | Cash distribution to support organization. |
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, Ohio?
Jerome T Osborne and Georgeanne S Osborne Charitable Trust, Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn, The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500, Triple T Foundation, Synthomer Foundation Inc and 7 others 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.