The Jonathan Madding Foundation
The Jonathan Madding Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported 21 grants totaling $180,838 to charitable organizations, with listed grant purposes described as general charitable purposes.
The Jonathan Madding Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jonathan Madding Foundation gave $181K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,838
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,611
- -54.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $744,771
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jonathan Madding Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Andreas Office PO Box 3084, Mankato, MN 56002-3084
Phone: (507) 345-1233
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jonathan Madding Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Family Catholic Church ($50K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 78 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 25% to Florida, 3% to New Jersey, and 1% to Ohio. These reported shares total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jonathan Madding Foundation gives
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $181K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Church Decatur, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Hearts Touching Hearts Foundation Jupiter, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $45,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Parish Elmhurst, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $20,338 |
| Immaculate Conception Grade School Elmhurst, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Visitation Catholic Church Elmhurst, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| St James & St Patrick Catholic Church Decatur, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $7,000 |
| Francisian Mission Outreach Secaucus, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Ic Daybreak of Elmhurst Elmhurst, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Millikin University Decatur, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Decatur, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $744,771 | $228,921 | $183,676 | $180,838 | 21 | $180,838 | $202,401 | $186,802 |
| 2024 | $697,859 | $127,660 | $172,636 | $171,565 | 9 | $171,565 | $75,237 | $164,696 |
| 2023 | $742,188 | $66,838 | $157,979 | $157,000 | 20 | $157,000 | $68,647 | $168,785 |
| 2022 | $833,775 | $106,958 | $157,635 | $156,000 | 18 | $156,000 | $106,800 | $166,921 |
| 2021 | $885,173 | $127,020 | $132,631 | $131,000 | 10 | — | $115,505 | $133,370 |
| 2020 | $890,058 | $52,033 | $71,065 | $70,000 | 4 | — | $52,008 | $94,190 |
| 2019 | $908,955 | $55,282 | $101,630 | $100,500 | 9 | — | $55,257 | $86,524 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jonathan Madding Foundation reported a distributable amount of $187K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for religious organizations, schools, a university, and community-service organizations. For example, Millikin University describes its mission as preparing students for professional success, democratic citizenship, and a meaningful personal life through excellence in education. Macon Resources Inc. describes providing habilitative and rehabilitative programs and support services to people with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or other disabling conditions and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $180,838. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $3,500.
The largest reported grants included $50,000 to Holy Family Catholic Church in Decatur, Illinois; $45,000 to Hearts Touching Hearts Foundation in Jupiter, Florida; $20,338 to Immaculate Conception Parish in Elmhurst, Illinois; and $10,000 each to Immaculate Conception Grade School and Visitation Catholic Church, both in Elmhurst. These grants were listed for general charitable purposes.
Other 2025 grants included $7,000 to St James & St Patrick Catholic Church in Decatur; $5,000 each to Francisian Mission Outreach in Secaucus, New Jersey, IC Daybreak of Elmhurst, Millikin University, and St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Decatur; $3,500 to Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region; and $3,000 to St Patrick Catholic School in Decatur. Macon Resources Inc. and Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry each received $1,500 and $1,000, respectively. The Somc Development Foundation in Portsmouth, Ohio, received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Claudia Madding as CEO, chairman of the board, and director; Bryan Madding as CFO and director; and Collin Madding as secretary and director.
The Jonathan Madding Foundation is led by Claudia Madding, CEO, Chairman of the Board & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Claudia Madding
CEO, Chairman of the Board & Director
CEO & Chairman of the Board → CEO, Chairman of the Board & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bryan Madding
CFO & Director
Vice President → CFO & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Collin Madding
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Jonathan Madding Foundation
How much does The Jonathan Madding Foundation give each year?
The Jonathan Madding Foundation gave $181K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $172K across 9 grants.
What is The Jonathan Madding Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jonathan Madding Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $8,611, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jonathan Madding Foundation give grants?
The Jonathan Madding Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, IL (8 grants) and Elmhurst, IL (7 grants).
Does The Jonathan Madding Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jonathan Madding Foundation'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 The Jonathan Madding Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jonathan Madding Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Family Catholic Church ($50,000), Hearts Touching Hearts Foundation ($45,000) and Immaculate Conception Parish ($20,338), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jonathan Madding Foundation?
The Jonathan Madding Foundation reported $745K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $181K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $187K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Jonathan Madding Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for religious organizations, schools, a university, and community-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jonathan Madding Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jonathan Madding Foundation's EIN?
The Jonathan Madding Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3666633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Jonathan Madding 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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