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Private foundation · EIN 47-5131103

Madmone Inc

Richmond, VA

Madmone Inc is a private foundation based in Richmond, VA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $362K in grants and contributions paid across 39 grants, with $8M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Bon Secours Foundation, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Cleveland Hearing and Speech.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Bon Secours FoundationRichmond, VATo Support Charitable Purpose$77,500
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester, MATo Support Charitable Purpose$50,000
Cleveland Hearing and SpeechCleveland, OHTo Support Charitable Purpose$25,000
Society of the Sacred HeartSt Louis, MOTo Support Charitable Purpose$25,000
Ckg Fdn Speak UpHenrico, VATo Support Charitable Purpose$15,000
Feed MoreRichmond, VATo Support Charitable Purpose$15,000
Ouray Ice ParkOuray, COTo Support Charitable Purpose$15,000
Richmond SpcaRichmond, VATo Support Charitable Purpose$15,000
Colorado Grand IncBroomfield, COTo Support Charitable Purpose$10,000
Ronald Mcdonald HouseRichmond, VATo Support Charitable Purpose$10,000
Canine CompanionsMathews, VATo Support Charitable Purpose$10,000
Amphibian and Reptile ConservMartinsville, NJTo Support Charitable Purpose$7,000
Maymont FoundationRichmond, VATo Support Charitable Purpose$6,000
River City Disc Golf ClubChesterfield, VATo Support Charitable Purpose$6,000
American Heart AssociationGlen Allen, VATo Support Charitable Purpose$5,000
Children's Hospital FoundationRichmond, VATo Support Charitable Purpose$5,000
Church of the Good ShepherdHolbrook, NYTo Support Charitable Purpose$5,000
Lighthouse Mission IncBellport, NYTo Support Charitable Purpose$5,000
Little Hands VirginiaRichmond, VATo Support Charitable Purpose$5,000
Rick Sharp Alzheimer's FoundationHenrico, VATo Support Charitable Purpose$5,000
The New Orleans MissionNew Orleans, LATo Support Charitable Purpose$5,000
World Wildlife FundWashington Dc, DCTo Support Charitable Purpose$5,000
Humane World for AnimalsWashington Dc, DCTo Support Charitable Purpose$5,000
Amnesty InternationalBenito JuarezTo Support Charitable Purpose$4,000
Alameda Food BankAlameda, CATo Support Charitable Purpose$4,000

The 25 largest of 39 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Madmone Inc accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Madmone Inc makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Madmone Inc give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $361,500 in grants and contributions paid (39 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Madmone Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Bon Secours Foundation (VA), $77.5K, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA), $50K, Cleveland Hearing and Speech (OH), $25K, Society of the Sacred Heart (MO), $25K and Ckg Fdn Speak Up (VA), $15K.