Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation
Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2.6M.
Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation gave $2.6M across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $432K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $2,593,426
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- Average grant
- $432,238
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Ichthus Foundation ($2.5M). Together the top 6 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ichthus Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Purposes | $2,475,426 |
| JC Ignite Community Collaborative San Antonio, TX | General Purposes | $41,000 |
| San Antonio Youth for Christ San Antonio, TX | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Housing First Community Coalition San Antonio, TX | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Strong Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Grace House Inc of Texas San Antonio, TX | General Purposes | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $20,462 | $2,668,970 | $2,593,426 | 6 | $118,889 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation is led by J Michael Wilkes, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
J Michael Wilkes
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$52K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $52K, to J Michael Wilkes (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation
How much does Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation give each year?
Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation gave $2.6M across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $25,000, and its average grant was $432,238, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation give grants?
Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (6 grants).
Does Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Ichthus Foundation ($2,475,426), JC Ignite Community Collaborative ($41,000) and San Antonio Youth for Christ ($25,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Madalene Cain Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7476669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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