Friends of the Madison Public
The Friends of the Madison Public library exist only to collect funds for the madison public library's use. The madison public library is a tax- exempt government unit. Funds are used to support and enhance the library's programs, services and facilities.
Friends of the Madison Public at a glance
In short: Friends of the Madison Public gave $57K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,660
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,660
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $56,660
- Total assets
- $365,069
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Madison Public funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Madison Public Library ($57K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Madison Public gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2023) to $134K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Public Library Madison, NJ | — | $56,660 |
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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 | $365,069 | $109,871 | $67,439 | $56,660 | 1 | $28 |
| 2024 | $322,637 | $102,293 | $60,027 | $48,700 | 1 | $147 |
| 2023 | $280,371 | $97,728 | $52,114 | $41,200 | 1 | $208 |
| 2022 | $234,757 | $105,263 | $58,662 | $47,200 | 1 | $180 |
| 2021 | $188,156 | $98,772 | $57,741 | $47,260 | 1 | $240 |
| 2020 | $147,125 | $76,685 | $142,467 | $133,530 | 1 | $2,856 |
| 2019 | $212,907 | $100,298 | $81,092 | $68,421 | 1 | $3,226 |
About Friends of the Madison Public
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Madison Public is a public charity focused on Education, based in Madison, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $365K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $57K. Net investment income was $28.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Madison Public is led by Kathy Trombacco, Chair on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathy Trombacco
Chair
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Novak
Co-Chair
Co-Correspon → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Gepford
Vice Chair
Recording Se → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rose Mary Dinnhaupt
Recording Se
Vice Chair → Recording Se, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Kilian
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Eisle
Technology C
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jen Bauman (2020–2023) — Co-Correspon
- Former: Gloria Cracovia (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Pamela Hogan (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Linda Holm (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Barbara Carey (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathleen Blascio (2019) — Recording Se
- Former: Kelly Greenberg (2019) — Co-Correspon
- Former: Sylvia Luber (2019) — Chair
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 Friends of the Madison Public
How much does Friends of the Madison Public give each year?
Friends of the Madison Public gave $57K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $49K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Madison Public?
Friends of the Madison Public reported $365K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $110K.
What is Friends of the Madison Public?
Friends of the Madison Public is a public charity focused on Education, based in Madison, NJ. It holds $365K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the Madison Public operate?
Friends of the Madison Public has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Friends of the Madison Public's EIN?
Friends of the Madison Public's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6094180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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