Well Told Grants

Foundations / Texas

Margaret and Foster Madeley Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 203920665

Margaret and Foster Madeley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $111,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $51,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $80,000 the year before.

63% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$82,1798$1.8 million
2024$80,0004$2.0 million
2025$111,0008$2.3 million

How to apply

Margaret and Foster Madeley 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Margaret and Foster Madeley Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas6$55,000
Louisiana1$51,000
Georgia1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows
Shreveport, LA
To continue and further the charitable ministry of this catholic order of our lady of sorrows.$51,000
Conroe Cemetery Association
Conroe, TX
To aid in the restoration of the cemetery project$20,000
Compassion United
Conroe, TX
To help feed the homeless and enhance a support ministry in montgomery county$10,000
Angel Reach
Conroe, TX
To help end generational cycle of abuse and neglect to foster care children$10,000
Hope Heals Inc
Atlanta, GA
Helping families affected by disabilities$5,000
Genesis Women's Shelter
Dallas, TX
To provide shelter, safety and support for women and children who have experienced domestic violence, and to raise awareness regarding its cause, prevalence and impact.$5,000
Connecting Point of Park Cities
Dallas, TX
To help serve adults with disabilities$5,000
Interfaith Family Services
Dallas, TX
To empower families in crisis to break the cycle of poverty.$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Margaret and Foster Madeley Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Margaret and Foster Madeley Family Foundation give?

$111,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.

Who runs Margaret and Foster Madeley Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Margaret Adams Madeley (President), Dan Owen Madeley (Director) and Mary Clare Madeley Alley (Director).

What does Margaret and Foster Madeley Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and housing and homelessness.

Similar foundations in Texas