Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc
The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc is a public charity based in Madison, Indiana. Founded in 1991, it makes grants to local charities and other nonprofit organizations and establishes and maintains endowment funds, with a mission focused on Jefferson County, Indiana.
Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc gave $999K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Indiana. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $999,379
- +30.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,208
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,100
- Total assets
- $52,519,742
- +17.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (15 of 45, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc
- How to Apply
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Competitive grants are awarded through an application process. The 2026 cycle’s posted deadline has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 306, Madison, IN 47250
Phone: (812) 265-3327
Website: https://cfmjc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
23 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc
Bonnie & Printis Shelton Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc
Amount
Up to US $7,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Broadway School Alumni Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc
Amount
US $1,100
Deadline
Deadline not published
Carolyn Bruce Spicer & Gene E. Spicer Nursing Scholarship (Adult Learner) Grant
Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc
Amount
US $1,800
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was River Valley Resources Inc ($71K). Together the top 10 received $485K.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 175 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission and competitive-grant eligibility focus on Jefferson County, Indiana. In filing year 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 4% to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 45 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $374K (2020) to $999K (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $999K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| River Valley Resources Inc Madison, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $70,880 |
| Jefferson County Historical Society Madison, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $63,933 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Madison, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $58,900 |
| First Christian Church Madison, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $46,685 |
| Girls Inc of Jefferson County Madison, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $43,833 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County Madison, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $43,400 |
| Prince of Peace Catholic Church Madison, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $41,600 |
| Recovery Cafe Madison Madison, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army- Madison Indiana Citadel Madison, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $39,400 |
| Norton Healthcare Foundation Louisville, KY | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $36,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,519,742 | $5,211,924 | $2,073,503 | $999,379 | 45 | $2,263,301 |
| 2024 | $44,631,568 | $5,493,393 | $1,959,497 | $767,813 | 37 | $2,725,933 |
| 2023 | $40,554,645 | $3,704,692 | $1,778,689 | $639,805 | 32 | $1,840,246 |
| 2022 | $35,531,211 | $5,863,872 | $1,710,083 | $652,894 | 33 | $2,014,148 |
| 2021 | $36,074,633 | $3,997,734 | $1,431,682 | $521,724 | 28 | $2,667,988 |
| 2020 | $30,348,217 | $1,298,744 | $1,455,099 | $373,527 | 28 | $493,437 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to build a strong, vibrant community by helping donors provide perpetual funding for the people, projects, and passions of Jefferson County. Its website lists past grantmaking across areas including animal welfare, health and safety, education, youth development, veterans services, basic living needs, historic preservation, and senior citizen welfare.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. River Valley Resources describes its mission as developing a competitive workforce through collaboration and services for individuals, employers, and communities. Girls Incorporated of Jefferson County says it provides programs and activities for girls in the county, while the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County describes programs and activities for area youth. Recovery Cafe Madison says it provides a supportive community for people in recovery. Historic Madison Foundation describes its mission as preserving historic architecture and educating the public about it.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $999,379. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $70,880, with a median of $13,100. Its largest reported grants included $70,880 to River Valley Resources, $63,933 to Jefferson County Historical Society, $58,900 to Christ Episcopal Church, $46,685 to First Christian Church, $43,833 to Girls Inc of Jefferson County, and $43,400 to Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as furthering each organization’s exempt purpose.
The foundation’s website describes designated grants as annual awards to specified organizations, donor-advised grants as selected by fund representatives throughout the year, and competitive grants as awards made through an annual application process. Competitive-cycle funds include Flexible Community Funds and Field of Interest Funds. The 2025 workshop materials identified higher priorities such as one-time projects, collaboration, capacity building, new community services, and seed money for pilot projects. They listed normal operating expenses, annual giving campaigns, individual requests, political purposes, and debt or endowment creation among the exclusions or lower-priority areas.
For the 2026 competitive cycle, the posted deadline was August 4, 2026 at noon; that deadline has passed. The 2026 G1K cycle also had a past application deadline of April 30, 2026. Its materials state that applicants must be eligible nonprofit or government organizations serving Jefferson County residents; G1K grants may support operational expenses and projects lasting up to three years. G1K guidelines exclude grants to individuals, political parties or campaigns, and projects specifically for sectarian religious purposes, though religious organizations may apply for general community programs. Grantees must provide program and financial reporting, and a five-year wait period applies after a G1K award. The foundation’s competitive-grant materials also call for accurate project budgets and final reporting.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William E. Barnes Jr. as President and CEO. It lists Jenny Darnold as Chair, Devon Sharpe as Vice-Chair, Tanner Mahoney as Secretary, and Phil McKay as Treasurer. Board members listed are Daniel Butler, Fernando Rubio, Hannah Taylor, Nancy Totten, and Sandy Sailer.
Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc is led by William E. Barnes Jr., President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William E. Barnes Jr.
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $144K (2025)
Jenny Darnold
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Devon Sharpe
Vice Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanner Mahoney
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Butler
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Rubio
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Totten
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil McKay
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Sailer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Taylor
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Beth Lichlyter (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Jd Webster (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lynn Maricle (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Betsey Vonderheide (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Withered (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Todd Bruther (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ann Schwartz (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Scott Hubbard (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ann Suchocki (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Foley (2020) — Chair
- Former: Jaman Geyman (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Jenner (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $144K, to William E Barnes Jr (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc
How much does Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc give each year?
Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc gave $999K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $768K across 37 grants.
What is Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $13,100, and its average grant was $22,208, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc give grants?
Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, IN (34 grants), Hanover, IN (4 grants), Canaan, IN (2 grants) and Dillsboro, IN (2 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include River Valley Resources Inc ($70,880), Jefferson County Historical Society ($63,933) and Christ Episcopal Church ($58,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc?
Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc reported $52.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What does Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to build a strong, vibrant community by helping donors provide perpetual funding for the people, projects, and passions of Jefferson County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc?
Competitive grants are awarded through an application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc's EIN?
Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1847297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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