Bartley J Madden Foundation
The Bartley J Madden Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Bartley J Madden Foundation at a glance
In short: Bartley J Madden Foundation gave $1.0M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $80K), mostly in Florida. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,035,000
- +314.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $79,615
- +314.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,638,575
- -5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bartley J Madden Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 110699, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (331) 250-0814
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bartley J Madden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc ($750K). Together the top 10 received $980K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 66 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida recipients received 74% of grant dollars. Other reported shares were Virginia 6%, the District of Columbia 5%, Utah 5%, and Texas 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bartley J Madden Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $90K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 318% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $221K (2020) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | Restricted | $750,000 |
| Libertas Network Lehi, UT | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Students for Liberty McLean, VA | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| American Transparency - Open the Books The Villages, FL | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Emergent Order Foundation Inc Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Freedom Foundation Olympia, WA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lift USA Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Moving Picture Institute New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,638,575 | $679,635 | $1,091,100 | $1,035,000 | 13 | $1,037,001 | $677,800 | $326,080 |
| 2024 | $8,050,040 | $772,309 | $307,885 | $250,000 | 13 | $253,352 | $768,438 | $219,111 |
| 2023 | $7,585,616 | $-184,594 | $989,901 | $940,000 | 12 | $944,875 | $82,508 | $257,323 |
| 2022 | $8,760,111 | $-116,511 | $1,094,222 | $1,025,000 | 16 | $1,054,438 | $112,194 | $249,056 |
| 2021 | $9,970,844 | $4,705,284 | $1,066,821 | $1,015,000 | 12 | $1,045,140 | $1,850,379 | $292,445 |
| 2020 | $6,332,381 | $5,801,180 | $224,496 | $221,000 | 12 | — | $800,913 | $79,415 |
| 2019 | $755,697 | $18,250 | $444,734 | $441,000 | 11 | — | $12,880 | $69,356 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bartley J Madden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $326K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it has supported. For example, Libertas Network describes itself as a family-facing association of initiatives working to create a freer future through educational materials, events, training, and policy research. Competitive Enterprise Institute says it is dedicated to free enterprise and limited government, while Students for Liberty says it works to educate, develop, and empower the next generation of leaders of liberty.
Other 2025 recipients describe missions focused on leadership and education. Young Voices aims to cultivate thought leaders for liberty in policy, journalism, and academia; LIFT USA provides education and leadership development for young people in Tamil Nadu, India; and Florida Atlantic University Foundation says it raises and provides resources for the benefit of Florida Atlantic University.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 13 grants totaling $1,035,000 in 2025. Itemized grants ranged from $15,000 to $750,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest listed grant was $750,000 to Florida Atlantic University Foundation. Other listed grants included $50,000 to Libertas Network, $40,000 to Students for Liberty, and $20,000 each to American Transparency – Open the Books, Competitive Enterprise Institute, Emergent Order Foundation, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, Freedom Foundation, LIFT USA, Moving Picture Institute, Young Voices, and American Legislative Council Exchange.
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $250,000. In 2023, it reported 12 grants totaling $940,000. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 13 grants totaling $1 million.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bartley J Madden as chairman, Gregory L Madden as president and secretary, and Jeffrey B Madden as treasurer.
Bartley J Madden Foundation is led by Gregory L. Madden, President & Secretary since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory L. Madden
President & Secretary
Director → President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bartley J. Madden
Chairman
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey B. Madden
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bartley J Madden Foundation
How much does Bartley J Madden Foundation give each year?
Bartley J Madden Foundation gave $1.0M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $250K across 13 grants.
What is Bartley J Madden Foundation's typical grant size?
Bartley J Madden Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $79,615, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bartley J Madden Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Bartley J Madden Foundation give grants?
Bartley J Madden Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (6%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Bartley J Madden Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Bartley J Madden Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bartley J Madden Foundation's largest grantees?
Bartley J Madden Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc ($750,000), Libertas Network ($50,000) and Students for Liberty ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bartley J Madden Foundation?
Bartley J Madden Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $326K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bartley J Madden Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it has supported. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bartley J Madden Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bartley J Madden Foundation's EIN?
Bartley J Madden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2492240. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Bartley J Madden Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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