The Jonathan Madding Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 11-3666633 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$181K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $7,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
14% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Church | Decatur, IL | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Hearts Touching Hearts Foundation | Jupiter, FL | General charitable purposes | $45,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Parish | Elmhurst, IL | General charitable purposes | $20,338 |
| Immaculate Conception Grade School | Elmhurst, IL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Visitation Catholic Church | Elmhurst, IL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| St James & St Patrick Catholic Church | Decatur, IL | General charitable purposes | $7,000 |
| Francisian Mission Outreach | Secaucus, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Ic Daybreak of Elmhurst | Elmhurst, IL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Millikin University | Decatur, IL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church | Decatur, IL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals Dupage and the Fox Valley Region | Villa Park, IL | General charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| St Patrick Catholic School | Decatur, IL | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Decatur Catholic Radio | Decatur, IL | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Grace Methodist Church | Lake Bluff, IL | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Food Pantry | Elmhurst, IL | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Macon Resources Inc | Decatur, IL | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry | Elmhurst, IL | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Resurrection Life Church | Decatur, IL | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Somc Development Foundation | Portsmouth, OH | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Tree Town Cooperative Nursery School | Elmhurst, IL | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180,838 | 21 |
| 2023 | $171,565 | 9 |
| 2022 | $157,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621049349100317
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-3666633
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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