Be Kind Like Madison
Be Kind Like Madison is a private foundation based in Monroe, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships, funeral expenses, and lunch for the daughter of someone in the hospital.
Be Kind Like Madison at a glance
In short: Be Kind Like Madison gave $5K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $414.583), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,975
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $415
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $13,063
- +904.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Be Kind Like Madison
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 Ridge Wood Dr, Monroe, OH 45050
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Be Kind Like Madison funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wilson Schram Spaulding Funeral Hom ($500). Together the top 2 received $750.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($4,225), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $4,225 |
| Wilson Schram Spaulding Funeral Hom Middletown, OH | Funeral - Shelby Guthman | $500 |
| Anderson Funeral Home Franklin, OH | Funeral - Eli Harding | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,063 | $17,709 | $5,946 | $4,975 | 12 | $4,975 |
| 2024 | $1,300 | $1,300 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants included scholarship awards, payments for funeral expenses, and a lunch expense related to a hospital stay.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Be Kind Like Madison gave 12 grants totaling $4,975. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $2,025, with a median of $100. The largest grants were $2,025 and $1,000 to individual recipients for scholarships. Other listed grants included $500 to Wilson Schram Spaulding Funeral Hom for funeral expenses, $500 to an individual recipient for a scholarship, and $250 to Anderson Funeral Home for funeral expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lori Smallwood as President, Shannah Morris as Vice President, Emily Praeter as Treasurer, Emily Tilton as Secretary, and April Gerken as Director of Commun.
Be Kind Like Madison is led by Lori Smallwood, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori Smallwood
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
April Gerken
Director of Communications
Director of → Director of Communications, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Emily Praeter
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Tilton
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannah Morris
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Be Kind Like Madison
How much does Be Kind Like Madison give each year?
Be Kind Like Madison gave $5K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Be Kind Like Madison's typical grant size?
Be Kind Like Madison's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $415, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Be Kind Like Madison give grants?
Be Kind Like Madison gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Be Kind Like Madison give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Be Kind Like Madison's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship winner" (9 grants).
How large is Be Kind Like Madison?
Be Kind Like Madison reported $13K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What does Be Kind Like Madison fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants included scholarship awards, payments for funeral expenses, and a lunch expense related to a hospital stay. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Be Kind Like Madison?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Be Kind Like Madison's EIN?
Be Kind Like Madison's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3490220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Be Kind Like Madison accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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