Madalene Cain Foundation
The Madalene Cain Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working with youth, families, faith communities, and children affected by foster care.
Madalene Cain Foundation at a glance
In short: Madalene Cain Foundation gave $160K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,000
- +88.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,000
- -24.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,667,502
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Madalene Cain Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 800 Navarro St 210, San Antonio, TX 78205-1877
Phone: (210) 289-8222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Madalene Cain Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was South Texas Youth for Christ ($50K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 37 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 6% to recipients in Michigan. Listed Texas grantees were based in San Antonio, New Braunfels, Dallas, and Boerne; the Michigan recipient was Hillsdale College.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Madalene Cain Foundation gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $160K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Texas Youth for Christ San Antonio, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| San Antonio Marriage Initiative San Antonio, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship Dallas, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Strong Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Daily Bread San Antonio, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sa Hope Center San Antonio, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Chosen Care New Braunfels, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| School Connect San Antonio, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| South Texas Alliance for Orphans San Antonio, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,667,502 | $150,776 | $262,498 | $160,000 | 10 | $168,200 | $56,804 | $135,794 |
| 2023 | $2,819,491 | $97,677 | $213,797 | $85,000 | 4 | $118,606 | $6,646 | $134,613 |
| 2022 | $2,951,932 | $353,623 | $180,150 | $122,340 | 11 | $124,720 | $298,193 | $138,181 |
| 2021 | $2,787,889 | $137,326 | $236,198 | $126,700 | 11 | $134,492 | $23,564 | $157,273 |
| 2020 | $2,893,153 | $2,533,719 | $50,935 | $5,040 | 1 | — | $11,292 | $22,968 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Madalene Cain Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations whose own missions describe religious youth engagement, strengthening families and marriages, Bible study, and support for children and families affected by maltreatment or foster care. For example, South Texas Youth for Christ describes its mission as engaging young people as lifelong followers of Jesus Christ; San Antonio Marriage Initiative says it invests in marriages and supports families; and South Texas Alliance for Orphans says it equips churches to care for children and families impacted by foster care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $160,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards were $50,000 to South Texas Youth for Christ, $20,000 to San Antonio Marriage Initiative, and $20,000 to Bible Study Fellowship. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Hillsdale College, Strong Foundation, Daily Bread, SA Hope Center, Chosen Care, School Connect, and South Texas Alliance for Orphans.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John M. Wilkes as chairman of the board, Cory Albracht as president/VP, and Scott Barr as secretary.
Madalene Cain Foundation is led by Cory Albracht, President & Vice President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cory Albracht
President & Vice President
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $50K (2024)
John M. Wilkes
Chairman of the Board
President → Chairman of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$71K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Scott Barr
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: J Michael Wilkes (2020) — Director & President Treasurer
- Former: Ruth N Wilkes (2020) — Director Secretary
- Former: Vicky Webster (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Cory Albracht (President/VP).
Frequently asked questions about Madalene Cain Foundation
How much does Madalene Cain Foundation give each year?
Madalene Cain Foundation gave $160K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 4 grants.
What is Madalene Cain Foundation's typical grant size?
Madalene Cain Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Madalene Cain Foundation give grants?
Madalene Cain Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (7 grants).
Does Madalene Cain Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Madalene Cain Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Madalene Cain Foundation's largest grantees?
Madalene Cain Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include South Texas Youth for Christ ($50,000), San Antonio Marriage Initiative ($20,000) and Bible Study Fellowship ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Madalene Cain Foundation?
Madalene Cain Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Madalene Cain Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations whose own missions describe religious youth engagement, strengthening families and marriages, Bible study, and support for children and families affected by maltreatment or foster care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Madalene Cain Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Madalene Cain Foundation's EIN?
Madalene Cain Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2684295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Madalene Cain Foundation 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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