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Hero Volunteer Award

The Madison Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Other requirements

  • Volunteers in Madison community
  • Must be recognized at end of year
  • Award goes to their designated local charity

Overview

Hero Volunteer Award - The Madison Foundation

Purpose:
Recognize and honor volunteers who give their time and energy to organizations that make Madison a better place. The winner's volunteer charity of choice receives a donation.

Award Amount: $2,500 grant to the nonprofit organization of the volunteer's choice

Geographic Scope: Madison, Connecticut

Eligibility:

  • Volunteers in Madison community
  • Must be recognized at end of year
  • Award goes to their designated local charity

Selection Criteria:

  • Recognition of skill, time, and energy making positive impact on community
  • Contributions to local organizations

Recent Winner Example:

  • Lisa Deane (year unspecified) - donated award to DemandZERO

Contact Information:

  • Email: contact@themadisonfoundation.org
  • Phone: 203-245-2796
  • Address: PO Box 446, Madison, CT 06443

How to Apply

Hero Volunteer Award Nomination Process

How to Nominate:

  1. Complete nomination form on website

Required Information about Nominee:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Address (street, city, state)

Nominator Information Required:

  • Your full name
  • Your email address
  • Your phone number
  • Your address (street, city, state)

Nomination Content:

  • Reason for nomination (required)
  • Explanation of why person should be recognized (required)

Submission:

  • Form-based submission through website

What The Madison Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
3
Total given
$142K
Median grant
$43K
Range
$35K–$65K
  • By dollars: Connecticut 100%. Top recipient cities: Middletown, CT; Madison, CT.

Example grants

  • CT State Police Spec Invest · Middletown, CT

    Drug free schools

    $65K

  • Madison Youth & Family Servic · Madison, CT

    Support needy madison residents

    $35K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits

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