The Madelon Global Health Foundation
The Madelon Global Health Foundation is a private foundation, based in Armonk, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $401K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Madelon Global Health Foundation at a glance
In short: The Madelon Global Health Foundation gave $15K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,500
- -31.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,071
- -11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $401,418
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Madelon Global Health Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Health in Harmony ($5K). Together the top 7 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Madelon Global Health Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $22K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health in Harmony Portland, OR | Support Public Health Initiatives | $4,500 |
| CMC Vellore Foundation Inc New York, NY | Support Female Healthcare Professionals | $2,000 |
| Hias Silver Spring, MD | Support Programs for Refugees | $2,000 |
| Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Rights Chicago, IL | Support Programs for Immigrant Children's Rights | $2,000 |
| Rachel's Table of Western Massachusetts Springfield, MA | Support Public Welfare | $1,500 |
| Stekaskills | Support Young Women's Vocational Skills and Housing | $1,500 |
| Climate Justice Alliance Berkeley, CA | Support Environmental Awareness | $1,000 |
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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 | $401,418 | $47,953 | $35,078 | $14,500 | 7 | $14,500 | $4,554 | $22,145 |
| 2024 | $399,305 | $58,227 | $34,125 | $21,150 | 9 | $21,150 | $6,053 | $19,785 |
| 2023 | $361,402 | $88,491 | $27,864 | $21,532 | 8 | $21,532 | $19,874 | $16,043 |
| 2022 | $305,749 | $89,344 | $20,320 | $11,549 | 5 | $11,549 | $7,209 | $13,222 |
| 2021 | $231,247 | $101,529 | $17,292 | $14,458 | 6 | $16,247 | $27,954 | $9,502 |
| 2020 | $174,207 | $10,289 | $1,192 | — | — | — | $7,360 | $8,407 |
| 2019 | $174,936 | $181,263 | $6,327 | — | — | — | — | $8,267 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Madelon Global Health Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Madelon Global Health Foundation is led by Madelon L Finkel, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Madelon L Finkel
President
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arnold N Lefkowitz
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan N. Lefkowitz
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca A. Finkel
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Aglietti
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
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 Madelon Global Health Foundation
How much does The Madelon Global Health Foundation give each year?
The Madelon Global Health Foundation gave $15K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 9 grants.
What is The Madelon Global Health Foundation's typical grant size?
The Madelon Global Health Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,071, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Madelon Global Health Foundation give grants?
The Madelon Global Health Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (14%) and Maryland (14%).
Does The Madelon Global Health Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Madelon Global Health Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Madelon Global Health Foundation's largest grantees?
The Madelon Global Health Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Health in Harmony ($4,500), CMC Vellore Foundation Inc ($2,000) and Hias ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Madelon Global Health Foundation?
The Madelon Global Health Foundation reported $401K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (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 is The Madelon Global Health Foundation's EIN?
The Madelon Global Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2159478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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