The Madison Foundation
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The Madison Foundation at a glance
In short: The Madison Foundation gave $142K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $142,400
- -33.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,467
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,900
- Total assets
- $2,450,342
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Madison Foundation
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Madison Foundation
General Grant Program
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Hero Volunteer Award
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Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Madison Foundation Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Madison Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CT State Police Spec Invest ($65K). Together the top 2 received $100K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($42,900), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 21 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Madison Foundation gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2022) to $235K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CT State Police Spec Invest Middletown, CT | Drug Free Schools | $65,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $42,900 |
| Madison Youth & Family Servic Madison, CT | Support Needy Madison Residents | $34,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,450,342 | $505,167 | $363,810 | $142,400 | 3 | $75,769 |
| 2023 | $2,172,421 | $483,470 | $390,451 | $214,300 | 5 | $52,158 |
| 2022 | $1,917,568 | $430,540 | $292,911 | $97,950 | 5 | $28,576 |
| 2021 | $2,005,733 | $394,659 | $276,767 | $115,600 | 4 | $28,071 |
| 2020 | $1,771,770 | $404,915 | $354,301 | $234,690 | 4 | $6,822 |
About The Madison Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Madison Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Madison, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $142K. Net investment income was $76K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Madison Foundation is led by David Allen, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Allen
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Palmer
Director & Director Emeritus
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Leckerling
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Pallenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Dubosque
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Siclari
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Heflin
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Gordon
Director Emeritus
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Cialek
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Brady
Director Emeritus
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Higgins
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Dowler
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Chris Kilbourne (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter Roos (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Rick Camp (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Anne Foley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Craig Bernard (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Madison Foundation
How much does The Madison Foundation give each year?
The Madison Foundation gave $142K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $214K across 5 grants.
What is The Madison Foundation's typical grant size?
The Madison Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $42,900, and its average grant was $47,467, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Madison Foundation give grants?
The Madison Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Madison Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Madison Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Madison Foundation?
The Madison Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $505K.
What is The Madison Foundation?
The Madison Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Madison, CT. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Madison Foundation's EIN?
The Madison Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1450717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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