Madison Foundation Inc

EIN 47-6202126 · NE · NTEE T21J

Invitation only Typical grant ~$7K Funds in NE, KS
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Madison Foundation Inc based in NE paid 7 grants totaling $43K to 7 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $3K to $7K, with a median of $7K. Its largest recipients included MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, MADISON LIBRARY FOUNDATION, and TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$366,857
Giving (latest yr)
$43,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
7
Median grant
$7K
Recipients
7
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Madison County Historical Society$7,000
  • Madison Library Foundation$7,000
  • Trinity Methodist Church$7,000
  • Unl-college of Law$7,000
  • Washburn Endowment$7,000

Where grants went

  • Nebraska$36,000 · 6 grants
  • Kansas$7,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (7)

Washburn Endowment
Topeka, KS
Art Building
$7,000
Madison Library Foundation
Madison, NE
Capital Outlay for Library
$7,000
Unl-college of Law
Lincoln, NE
Scholarships, Facilities, Support
$7,000
Madison County Historical Society
Madison, NE
Capital Outlay And/or Maintenance
$7,000
Trinity Methodist Church
Madison, NE
Construction & Maintenance
$7,000
Preservation Madison Inc
Madison, NE
Capital Outlay And/or Maintenance
$5,000
Madison Public School
Madison, NE
Drama & English
$3,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Madison Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Madison Foundation Inc reported 7 itemized grants totaling $43K. Individual grants ranged from $3K to $7K (median $7K).

Recent recipients include MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, MADISON LIBRARY FOUNDATION, TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, among 7 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Madison Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Nebraska, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Madison Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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