The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn
The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn is a private foundation based in Osterville, Massachusetts. It reported making 12 grants totaling $211,955 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, Colorado, New York, and California.
The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn at a glance
In short: The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn gave $212K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $211,955
- +1212.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,663
- +118.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,629
- Total assets
- $4,067,694
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 886 Main Street, Osterville, MA 02655-2013
Phone: (617) 239-0742
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Connecticut ($100K). Together the top 10 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 38 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in Connecticut (47% of grant dollars), Massachusetts (41%), Vermont (5%), Colorado (2%), New York (2%), and California. The California grant was $5,102 to Mills River.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $277K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | General | $100,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Nantucket, MA | General | $25,000 |
| United Kidz Sports Centerville, MA | General | $20,291 |
| Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center Provincetown, MA | General | $20,000 |
| Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc Hyannis, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Figawi Charities Inc W Hyannisport, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Outward Bound Golden, CO | General | $5,258 |
| Bampa's House Corning, NY | General | $5,165 |
| Pathways Vermont Winooski, VT | General | $5,113 |
| Mills River Falls River Mills, CA | General | $5,102 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,067,694 | $861,840 | $252,719 | $211,955 | 12 | $211,955 | $788,712 | $262,879 |
| 2023 | $3,449,784 | $141,196 | $42,958 | $16,150 | 2 | $16,150 | $66,925 | $230,089 |
| 2022 | $3,351,547 | $316,287 | $307,219 | $276,815 | 10 | $276,815 | $222,723 | $238,303 |
| 2021 | $3,359,257 | $432,934 | $214,854 | $182,640 | 7 | $182,640 | $341,644 | $253,533 |
| 2020 | $3,138,096 | $122,696 | $177,189 | $152,695 | 7 | — | $50,594 | $210,519 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn reported a distributable amount of $263K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for a university, a hospital, arts organizations, a sports organization, and other charitable organizations. Grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Cape Arts & Entertainment says it enriches the cultural, educational, and economic interests of its region through music and arts education; Figawi Charities says it hosts fundraising events whose proceeds benefit charitable organizations; Outward Bound describes its mission as changing lives through challenge and discovery; and Pathways Vermont says it works to end homelessness in Vermont and provide mental health alternatives. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $211,955. Grant amounts ranged from $1,026 to $100,000, with a median of $7,629. Its largest grants included $100,000 to the University of Connecticut, $25,000 to Nantucket Cottage Hospital, $20,291 to United Kidz Sports, and $20,000 to Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center. Cape Arts & Entertainment and Figawi Charities each received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert P Madonna was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn is led by Robert P. Madonna, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert P. Madonna
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn
How much does The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn give each year?
The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn gave $212K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 2 grants.
What is The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn's typical grant size?
The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $7,629, and its average grant was $17,663, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn give grants?
The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn's top state is Connecticut, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Massachusetts (41%).
Does The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn's largest grantees?
The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include University of Connecticut ($100,000), Nantucket Cottage Hospital ($25,000) and United Kidz Sports ($20,291), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn?
The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $212K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $263K (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 Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, a hospital, arts organizations, a sports organization, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn?
The foundation states that it 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 Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn's EIN?
The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0645638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Nicholas and Marion Madonna Fdn 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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