Bartley J Madden Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bartley J Madden Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $750,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $250,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $940,000 | 12 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 13 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 13 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Bartley J Madden Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bartley J Madden Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $770,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $55,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc | Restricted | $750,000 |
| Libertas Network | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Students for Liberty | General & unrestricted | $40,000 |
| American Transparency - Open the Books | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Emergent Order Foundation Inc | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Individual | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Freedom Foundation | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lift USA | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Moving Picture Institute | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Young Voices | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| American Legislative Council Exchange | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bartley J Madden
- Gregory L Madden
- Jeffrey B Madden
Questions people ask
Does Bartley J Madden Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bartley J Madden Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Bartley J Madden Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bartley J Madden (Chairman), Gregory L Madden (President & Secretary) and Jeffrey B Madden (Treasurer).
What does Bartley J Madden Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.