The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund Inc
The Dan and Margaret Maddox Charitable Fund is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee, established in 1968. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity dedicated to improving lives and protecting natural resources in Middle Tennessee through strategic philanthropic partnerships.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$45.9M
+2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+9.3% YoY
Grant Count
81
+11.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-1.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Fund's mission is to better the community through partnerships that improve the lives of young people and further wildlife conservation.
The organization invests in three primary program areas:
Education — Supporting educational initiatives that serve young people in the region.
Youth — Direct services to young people ages 5-25, with particular focus on marginalized and socioeconomically disadvantaged youth, as well as systems change work that creates conditions for youth success.
Wildlife Conservation — Protecting natural habitats with emphasis on hunting and fishing conservation.
The Fund seeks initiatives that operate from a mindset of effective management and excellence, demonstrate a culture of results and innovation, employ high-impact approaches (micro or macro), and have the ability to significantly improve the lives and communities of the underserved.
Grantmaking
Since 2009, the Maddox Fund has awarded over $23 million in grants to more than 150 organizations.
Average Grant
amount: $21,000
Review Cycle
January 15 of each year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund serves 41 counties of Middle Tennessee:
Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Davidson, Dekalb, Dickson, Fentress, Franklin, Giles, Grundy, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lincoln, Macon, Marion, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Moore, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Sequatche, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, and Williamson.
All programs must operate within this geographic area to be eligible for funding.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $45,935,730
- Total Giving: $1,914,214
- Total Revenue: $5,702,813
- Total Expenses: $3,279,327
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Context:
- Annual income reported at approximately $25 million
- The Fund has distributed between $1.8 million and $2 million annually from 2020-2022
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $45,935,730 | $44,641,247 | $41,191,776 |
| Revenue | $5,702,813 | $6,293,288 | $3,653,449 |
| Expenses | $3,279,327 | $2,811,175 | $3,054,677 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,359,882 | $2,149,133 | $2,220,298 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,897,847 | $5,679,208 | $3,069,074 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,202,462 | $2,561,868 | $2,621,689 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Board of Directors is composed of volunteer community leaders who oversee the Fund's operation and grantmaking. The organization is governed by 15 officers and trustees.
Contact Information:
- Address: 100 Taylor Street, A-20, Nashville, TN 37208
- Phone: 615-385-1006
- Director: Kaki (kaki@maddoxcharitablefund.org)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA ESCOBAR | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| INDIRA DAMMU | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE MAHNKE | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| KASAR ABDULLA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CATHY BENDER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANDREA BLACKMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ASHLEE DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID ESQUIVEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MELISSA GORDON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HERMAN HICKS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRANDON HILL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TOMMYE MADDOX | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMAAL SHEATS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER WANG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY K FRISKICS-WARREN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $171,160 |
| JOSEPH GUTIERREZ | PROGAM OFFICER | 40 | $107,349 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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