Maddox Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maddox Foundation is a private foundation in Hernando, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $16,590 and the largest $2.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.4 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$16,590
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$86.5 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 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 | $3.5 million | 11 | $85.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 12 | $86.5 million |
How to apply
Maddox 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Maddox Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 7 | $2.3 million |
| Tennessee | 2 | $55,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $13,180 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,801 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South | Development of new YMCA in hernando | $2.1 million |
| City of Hernando Conger Park Project | Repair & renovate playground | $125,211 |
| Emmett Till Interpretive Center | Preserve memory of emmett till | $75,000 |
| YMCA Foundation of Middle TN Margaret Maddox YMCA | Long-term sustainability & viability | $50,000 |
| Mississippi News Corporation | Civic engagement & public dialogue | $25,000 |
| Save the Music Foundation | Support at-risk youth through music | $20,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | General support | $13,180 |
| Grammy Museum Mississippi | Teach & inspire future generations | $10,000 |
| Nashville School of Law | Support for quality legal education | $5,000 |
| Candidguidestar | General support | $3,801 |
| City of Hernando | Upgrade safety features at conger | $3,500 |
| MB Swayze Educational Foundation | Emphasize scholastic excellence | $2,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin G Hurdle
- Karen Sanders
- Carol Ayers
- Lanier Hurdle
Questions people ask
Does Maddox Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maddox Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $16,590.
Who runs Maddox Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robin G Hurdle (President), Karen Sanders (Board Member), Carol Ayers (BD MBR & Sec) and Lanier Hurdle (Board Member).
What does Maddox Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.