Madigan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Madigan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $294,810. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$294,810
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
45% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $997,400 | 80 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 75 | $8.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 85 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
Madigan Family 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 Madigan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 34 | $921,260 |
| Florida | 22 | $300,900 |
| New York | 8 | $81,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $56,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 6 | $18,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $17,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Chicago | Charitable purpose | $294,810 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin County | Charitable purpose | $115,000 |
| Polaris Charter Academy | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| St Sabina Academy | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Northwestern University | Charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Commercial Club Foundation | Charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Banner Lake Club | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Ravinia | Charitable purpose | $33,700 |
| Erie Elementary Charter School | Charitable purpose | $26,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| MJ Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Planet Word | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| St Christopher Church | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| St Sabina Church | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| United Way of Metro Chicago | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart Church | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Teach for America | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival and School | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalist | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Kids First Chicago | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| The Paley Center for Media | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Near North Montessori | Charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Accelerate Institute | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Grace Network | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Guardians of Martin County | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Here Arts Center | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Out of Eden Walk | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Rush University | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| United Way Martin County | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Woodson Center | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Madigan
- Paul M Sheridan
- Katherine L Bronke
Questions people ask
Does Madigan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Madigan Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Madigan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John W Madigan (Pres, Sec, Treas. & Dir.), Paul M Sheridan (Dir.) and Katherine L Bronke (Dir.).
What does Madigan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.