Madmone Inc
Preselected recipients only
Madmone Inc is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $361,500 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $77,500. 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$361,500
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$77,500
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $330,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $288,500 | 36 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $330,000 | 38 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $361,500 | 39 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Madmone Inc 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 Madmone Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $4,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 24 | $192,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $25,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 3 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $7,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Foundation | To support charitable purpose | $77,500 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | To support charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Hearing and Speech | To support charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Society of the Sacred Heart | To support charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| CKG Fdn Speak Up | To support charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Feed More | To support charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Ouray Ice Park | To support charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Richmond SPCA | To support charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Colorado Grand Inc | To support charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | To support charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Canine Companions | To support charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Amphibian and Reptile Conserv | To support charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Maymont Foundation | To support charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| River City Disc Golf Club | To support charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| American Heart Association | To support charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | To support charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | To support charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Mission Inc | To support charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Little Hands Virginia | To support charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Rick Sharp Alzheimer's Foundation | To support charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The New Orleans Mission | To support charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | To support charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | To support charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Amnesty International | To support charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Alameda Food Bank | To support charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Greater Virginia | To support charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| St Christopher's School | To support charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| The Brayden Cole Hinck Foundation | To support charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Maryknoll Sisters of Saint Dominic | To support charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Collegiate School | To support charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To support charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Comfort Zone Camp | To support charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Connor's Heroes Foundation | To support charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | To support charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Goochland Cares | To support charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Henrico Christmas Mother | To support charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Virginians for Veterans | To support charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Goochland County Volunteer Fire Rescue Association-Manakin County | To support charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Steward School | To support charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark F O'Neil
- Monique C O'Neil
- Mary-Frances Horan
Questions people ask
Does Madmone Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Madmone Inc give?
$361,500 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Madmone Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark F O'Neil (Director/President), Monique C O'Neil (Director/Vice President) and Mary-Frances Horan (Director/Treasurer/Secreta).
What does Madmone Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and health.