Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw
Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its grant-program description says the Edward Madigan Foundation supports public charities in education, health, human services, and religion, with an interest in nurturing a strong work ethic and traditional moral values.
Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw at a glance
In short: Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw gave $150K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Colorado. 48% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,143
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,468,750
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (10 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or required materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw
Who Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Minds Matter Colorado ($10K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in the 2025 filing went to recipients in Colorado. Listed recipients were in Denver, Pueblo, Boulder, Louisville, and Colorado Springs.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 21 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 95% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $70K (2021) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minds Matter Colorado Denver, CO | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County Pueblo, CO | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking Denver, CO | General Operating | $10,000 |
| The Exodus Road Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Mother House Inc Boulder, CO | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Youth Center Inc Denver, CO | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Growe Foundation Louisville, CO | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Arrupe Jesuit High School Denver, CO | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Heart & Hand Center Denver, CO | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Crosspurpose Denver, CO | General Operating | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,468,750 | $256,055 | $204,684 | $150,000 | 21 | $163,144 | $217,179 | $154,735 |
| 2024 | $2,419,165 | $174,199 | $187,559 | $140,900 | 18 | $152,720 | $134,983 | $149,484 |
| 2023 | $2,431,404 | $90,248 | $133,063 | $85,500 | 14 | $96,163 | $53,543 | $137,236 |
| 2022 | $2,477,433 | $1,230,116 | $126,715 | $77,000 | 16 | $94,700 | $226,360 | $126,438 |
| 2021 | $1,674,722 | $201,818 | $107,230 | $70,000 | 14 | $78,865 | $175,782 | $103,318 |
| 2020 | $1,580,111 | $234,649 | $116,416 | $86,000 | 16 | — | $142,491 | $87,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to encourage and promote a strong work ethic and traditional moral values. Its program description identifies scientific research and education and experiences directed at youth—especially at-risk inner-city youth—as areas of interest.
The 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. For example, Mother House describes its work as providing safe, respectful spaces and support for women, transgender and nonbinary people, and their children. Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County says it provides guidance to members ages 6–18 in healthy lifestyles, education, and character. Minds Matter Colorado says it connects students from low-income families with support to succeed in college. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $150,000 through 21 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $7,500. Its largest 2025 grants included $10,000 each to Minds Matter Colorado, Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County, Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, The Exodus Road, Mother House, Sun Valley Youth Center, and Growe Foundation. Other listed grants included $7,500 to CrossPurpose and $5,000 to Clothes to Kids of Denver.
The grant-program description lists an award range of $5,000–$10,000 and says the foundation does not fund individuals or organizations with fiscal sponsors. It describes an average of 10 to 15 grants per year and approximately $70,000 in annual giving; the 2025 filing reports 21 grants totaling $150,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$27K (2020) → $45K (2025)
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 $45K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw
How much does Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw give each year?
Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw gave $150K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $141K across 18 grants.
What is Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw's typical grant size?
Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,143, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw that year got $7K on average.
Where does Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw give grants?
Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (9 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants) and Louisville, CO (2 grants).
Does Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw's largest grantees?
Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw's largest 2025 grantees include Minds Matter Colorado ($10,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County ($10,000) and Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw?
Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to encourage and promote a strong work ethic and traditional moral values. Its program description identifies scientific research and education and experiences directed at youth—especially at-risk inner-city youth—as areas of interest. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw's EIN?
Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6163256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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