Madigan Family Foundation
Madigan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Illinois and other states, including schools, universities, health-related organizations, and community organizations.
Madigan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Madigan Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 85 grants in 2026 (avg $17K), mostly in Illinois. 29% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,463,660
- +14.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 85
- +13.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $17,220
- +0.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,718,419
- -10.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (25 of 85, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (63% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Madigan Family 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: 10 S Wacker Drive 2575, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 346-4101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Madigan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Archdiocese of Chicago ($295K). Together the top 10 received $875K.
Grant Size Distribution
384 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 350 grants of 384 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 21% to Florida, 6% to New York, 4% to the District of Columbia, and 2% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 85 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Madigan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 25 of 85 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 56% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 371% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $574K (2021) to $1.5M (2026). In 2026 it made 85 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Chicago Chicago, IL | Charitable Purpose | $294,810 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin County Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable Purpose | $115,000 |
| Polaris Charter Academy Chicago, IL | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| St Sabina Academy Chicago, IL | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Charitable Purpose | $75,000 |
| Commercial Club Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable Purpose | $55,000 |
| Banner Lake Club Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Ravinia Highland Park, IL | Charitable Purpose | $33,700 |
| Erie Elementary Charter School Chicago, IL | Charitable Purpose | $26,000 |
| Hoover Institution Stanford, CA | Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are for the filing years shown.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,718,419 | $777,837 | $1,545,177 | $1,463,660 | 85 | $1,463,660 | $702,920 | $394,209 |
| 2025 | $7,483,833 | $570,221 | $1,386,512 | $1,283,200 | 75 | $1,283,200 | $474,793 | $417,494 |
| 2024 | $8,300,124 | $531,474 | $1,102,752 | $997,400 | 80 | $997,400 | $428,650 | $429,766 |
| 2023 | $8,871,402 | $-24,153 | $1,138,250 | $1,016,250 | 76 | $1,016,250 | $181,874 | $461,482 |
| 2022 | $10,033,805 | $1,033,217 | $1,182,813 | $1,040,100 | 68 | $1,040,100 | $898,728 | $564,711 |
| 2021 | $10,183,401 | $709,879 | $696,957 | $573,750 | 77 | — | $591,626 | $529,280 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Madigan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $394K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Polaris Charter Academy says its mission is to operate a charter school in Chicago and engage in other permitted education activities. Erie Elementary Charter School describes its work as providing educational and community opportunities for youth in grades K–8, with a focus on biliteracy, heritage, and culture.
Other grantees describe their work as including higher education: Northwestern University says it is committed to teaching, research, and student growth, while Wake Forest University describes its dedication to liberal arts and graduate and professional education. Jupiter Medical Center Foundation says it secures resources to sustain clinical excellence and quality of care. Hobe Sound Community Chest says it promotes community social and educational wellbeing by funding programs for residents in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 85 grants totaling $1,463,660. Grants ranged from $150 to $294,810, with a median of $5,000.
Among its 2026 grants, the foundation awarded $294,810 to the Archdiocese of Chicago, $115,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Martin County, $100,000 each to Polaris Charter Academy and St Sabina Academy, and $75,000 to Northwestern University. Other reported grants included $55,000 to Commercial Club Foundation, $33,700 to Ravinia, and $26,000 to Erie Elementary Charter School. The listed grant purposes were “charitable purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John W. Madigan as president, secretary, treasurer, and director; Paul M. Sheridan as director; and Katherine L. Bronke as director.
Madigan Family Foundation is led by John W. Madigan, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John W. Madigan
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Katherine L. Bronke
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Paul M. Sheridan
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Madigan Family Foundation
How much does Madigan Family Foundation give each year?
Madigan Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 85 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.3M across 75 grants.
What is Madigan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Madigan Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,220, across 85 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Madigan Family Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Madigan Family Foundation give grants?
Madigan Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (21%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (21 grants), Hobe Sound, FL (13 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Who are Madigan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Madigan Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Archdiocese of Chicago ($294,810), Boys and Girls Club of Martin County ($115,000) and Polaris Charter Academy ($100,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Madigan Family Foundation?
Madigan Family Foundation reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $394K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Madigan Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Polaris Charter Academy says its mission is to operate a charter school in Chicago and engage in other permitted education activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Madigan Family 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 Madigan Family Foundation's EIN?
Madigan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4155300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Madigan Family 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Madigan Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/madigan-family-foundation-morg_b4b5a349261c4fdbb8d30d568529a57b
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