The Maddrey Foundation
The Maddrey Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina. In its 2025 filing, it reported 56 grants totaling $192,750 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in South Carolina and North Carolina.
The Maddrey Foundation at a glance
In short: The Maddrey Foundation gave $193K across 56 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in South Carolina. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $192,750
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 56
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,442
- +26.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,636,494
- -4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (3 of 56, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (74% 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 The Maddrey Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 Crescent Avenue, Greenville, SC 29605
Phone: (864) 232-8301
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maddrey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation of Greenville ($50K). Together the top 10 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
339 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 337 grants of 339 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 23% to recipients in North Carolina. Recipients in Tennessee, Washington, DC, and Texas each received 1% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Maddrey Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 56 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 171% 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 $157K (2020) to $283K (2021). In 2025 it made 56 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greenville Greenville, SC | To Support General Operations of the Organization | $50,000 |
| Davidson College Davidson, NC | To Support General Operations of the Organization | $35,400 |
| Upstate Forever Greenville, SC | To Support General Operations of the Organization | $20,000 |
| International African American Museum Charleston, SC | To Support General Operations of the Organization | $10,000 |
| United Way Greenville, SC | To Support General Operations of the Organization | $10,000 |
| SC Enviromental Law Project Pawleys Island, SC | To Support General Operations of the Organization | $6,000 |
| Conservation Voters of South Carolina Columbia, SC | To Support General Operations of the Organization | $5,000 |
| Institute for Child Success Greenville, SC | To Support General Operations of the Organization | $5,000 |
| Legacy Advancement Greenville, SC | To Support General Operations of the Organization | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Arts Council Greenville, SC | To Support General Operations of the Organization | $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 | $1,636,494 | $156,197 | $214,892 | $192,750 | 56 | $195,194 | $136,499 | $114,328 |
| 2024 | $1,705,308 | $126,286 | $189,744 | $168,700 | 62 | $170,950 | $107,492 | $112,149 |
| 2023 | $1,760,065 | $188,591 | $206,858 | $188,400 | 78 | $190,400 | $33,759 | $102,029 |
| 2022 | $1,773,311 | $-36,776 | $228,653 | $193,250 | 79 | $198,468 | $21,191 | $106,640 |
| 2021 | $2,038,740 | $340,194 | $305,447 | $283,000 | 64 | $284,975 | $320,082 | $123,890 |
| 2020 | $2,003,993 | $98,368 | $180,144 | $157,450 | 81 | — | $77,112 | $110,422 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maddrey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including community well-being, conservation, African American history and culture, early childhood success, education, arts, and human services.
Those descriptions come from the grantees themselves. For example, the Community Foundation of Greenville describes its mission as distributing funds for community well-being. Upstate Forever says it works to protect critical lands, waters, and the distinctive character of South Carolina’s Upstate. The International African American Museum describes its mission as honoring African American stories and sharing the impact of African American culture and history.
Other recipients describe work supporting young children, underserved students, artistic expression, and people in Greenville County facing barriers related to education, employment, financial crises, or homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 56 grants totaling $192,750. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $50,000 to the Community Foundation of Greenville, $35,400 to Davidson College, and $20,000 to Upstate Forever. Other notable grants were $10,000 each to the International African American Museum and United Way.
The listed grants were designated to support the recipients’ general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees:
- E Erwin Maddrey II
- Nancy B Maddrey
- Edwin Erwin Maddrey III
- Alexander Smith Maddrey
The Maddrey Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexander Smith Maddrey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E. Erwin Maddrey II
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Erwin Maddrey III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy B. Maddrey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Maddrey Foundation
How much does The Maddrey Foundation give each year?
The Maddrey Foundation gave $193K across 56 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $169K across 62 grants.
What is The Maddrey Foundation's typical grant size?
The Maddrey Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,442, across 56 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Maddrey Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Maddrey Foundation give grants?
The Maddrey Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (23 grants), Charlotte, NC (12 grants), Davidson, NC (2 grants) and Columbia, SC (2 grants).
Does The Maddrey Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Maddrey Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (56 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Maddrey Foundation's largest grantees?
The Maddrey Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foundation of Greenville ($50,000), Davidson College ($35,400) and Upstate Forever ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Maddrey Foundation?
The Maddrey Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Maddrey Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including community well-being, conservation, African American history and culture, early childhood success, education, arts, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maddrey Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Maddrey Foundation's EIN?
The Maddrey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6125748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Maddrey 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Maddrey Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-maddrey-foundation-morg_b15ec98bd6584eacafce75bdadced885
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