Madigan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4155300 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded85
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $294,810 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin County | Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable purpose | $115,000 |
| Polaris Charter Academy | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| St Sabina Academy | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Commercial Club Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Banner Lake Club | Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Ravinia | Highland Park, IL | Charitable purpose | $33,700 |
| Erie Elementary Charter School | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $26,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Mj Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Planet Word | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| St Christopher Church | Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| St Sabina Church | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| United Way of Metro Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart Church | Winnetka, IL | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival and School | Aspen, CO | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalist | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Kids First Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| The Paley Center for Media | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Near North Montessori | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Accelerate Institute | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Grace Network | Glenview, IL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Guardians of Martin County | Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Here Arts Center | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic | Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Out of Eden Walk | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Rush University | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| United Way Martin County | Stuart, FL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Woodson Center | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| New Trier Educational Foundation | Northfield, IL | Charitable purpose | $9,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | Tallahassee, FL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| 911 Memorial and Museum | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Allendale Association | Lake Villa, IL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Associated Press Foundation for Journalism | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Blackhawk Ski Club | Middletown, WI | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Catholic Extension | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Conservation Fund | Arlington, VA | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hobe Sound Early Learning | Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Loyola University | Carol Stream, IL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Mccormick Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Project Hood | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army North and Central Illinois | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Winnetka Community House | Winnetka, IL | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Madison Childrens Museum | Madison, WI | Charitable purpose | $4,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 85 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,463,660 | 85 |
| 2024 | $1,283,200 | 75 |
| 2023 | $997,400 | 80 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632259349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4155300
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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