The Maddox Fund has a history of long-term relationships with existing nonprofit partners. At the same time, we have added new partners in each of our grant cycles.
Read our website and our FAQ page. It will give you a deep insights into Maddox priorities and past investments. Be sure to look at the eligibility requirements and exclusions.
If you think Maddox might support your program after completing your research, call the office. We want to talk to you about your work and best strategies for approaching the Maddox Fund. We can also save your valuable time if Maddox is not the right partner for your program going forward.
The Maddox Fund will offer budget workshops for nonprofits wanting clarification on budget issues. We encourage new applicants to attend a workshop, but it is not required. We will be offering budget workshops on:
Be sure to keep your Giving Matters profile up-to-date. The Maddox Fund will reference GivingMatters.com for board names and demographics, 990s and audits, program descriptions and leadership bios. If your organization does not have a Giving Matters profile, please contact staff.
If you decided Maddox is a good match for you, please submit an application through the online system by the January deadline. Our staff will be available to you through the application process. However, we recommend you call well in advance of the deadline. As the deadline approaches, the staff is responding to multiple requests for information as well as technology assistance. For a video tutorial on how to find and start our grant application, go here.
Please be sure to click the “Submit” button by the deadline. Applications submitted past the date/time deadline cannot be accepted.
GivingMatters.com is a community information system allowing nonprofits to present their full story to donors–programs, management, governance and finances. The Maddox Fund uses GivingMatter.com to gather background information on applicants. By accessing GivingMatters.com, we can keep our application short and save your time.
It is important to keep your profile up-to-date from the Maddox due date through the May grant announcement. We will be accessing the profile throughout our discernment process.
Specifically, be sure the following are up-to-date:
For assistance updating your GivingMatters.com profile, contact the appropriate coach based on your organization’s legal name.
Maddox works with the Center for Nonprofit Management to offer capacity building services (strategic planning, development plan, program evaluation…). Services are offered on a sliding fee scale. You can call CNM directly or ask a Maddox staff member to connect you.
CNM will work with you to identify the best approach and a skilled consultant (you can ask for more than one consultant to interview for the right organizational match). CNM will then write a proposal to Maddox to access our match funding.