Madison4Kids

What Madison4Kids does

Madison4Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Middleton, Wisconsin that serves youth in the Greater Madison area. Its core function is grant-making to youth-serving organizations in the region, channeling donated funds to local programs that benefit children and adolescents. The organization has been operating for approximately 15 years and has distributed roughly $250,000 in cumulative grants across that period, implying a modest annual grant-making cadence.

The organization's operations are centered on a community-funded model: contributions are solicited from local donors and then disbursed through defined grant cycles to vetted youth-focused programs. Notable program partners include the Miracle League, an organization that provides accessible baseball opportunities for children with disabilities. The organization is governed by a board of directors (led by a board President named Roger) and operates with minimal disclosed infrastructure, including a recent website launch to support donor outreach and grantee visibility. A Summer 2026 grant cycle is the most recently announced operational milestone.

From a business-model perspective, Madison4Kids has no product revenue, no pricing model, and no commercial go-to-market. Its "revenue" is functionally equivalent to annual donations received, and its "cost of revenue" is the grants it disburses. The addressable beneficiary base is geographically bounded to the Greater Madison, Wisconsin market, and the customer/donor base is correspondingly local. This is a small, community-rooted nonprofit rather than a scalable operating entity, and its competitive position is best understood in terms of community trust and local donor relationships rather than market share.

Name

Madison4Kids

Legal name

Madison4Kids

Website

https://madison4kids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Madison4Kids is a Middleton, Wisconsin-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes grants to youth-serving organizations in the Greater Madison area. It has operated for roughly 15 years, distributing approximately $250K in cumulative grants to local programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Grantmaking

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Youth grant funding
• Nonprofit grantmaking
• Charitable foundation
• Community youth programs
• Youth development grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Middleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Madison4Kids generates revenue through charitable donations from individuals and organizations. 100% of donations are directed to grants for youth-serving organizations in Greater Madison. The organization also hosts fundraising events including an annual Golf Outing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Madison4Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit grantmaking foundation that raises donations and distributes competitive grants (typically $1,000 to $10,000) to organizations, fiscally sponsored programs, and individuals serving children and youth in the Greater Madison, WI area. The foundation operates annual grant cycles and funds programs in physical/mental wellness, self-esteem/leadership, creative arts/music/STEM, and educational/academic support. Donations are accepted via an online Stripe-powered platform, by mail, and through community fundraising events such as the annual Golf Outing with The Miracle League of Dane County.

Product overview

Madison4Kids operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering a unified grant program alongside supporting services. The core product is its competitive Grant Program, which distributes $1,000–$10,000 awards to youth-serving organizations through annual grant cycles. This is supported by an Online Grant Application system for submissions, a Donation Platform powered by Stripe for contributor payments, and Community Events such as the annual golf outing. The organization does not offer modular or tiered products — all services are integrated under the nonprofit's mission to fund local youth programs in health, confidence, inspiration, and learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grant Program Madison4Kids' core grant program awarding competitive grants (typically $1,000-$10,000) to organizations, fiscally sponsored programs, and individuals serving children and youth in Greater Madison, WI. Grants fund programs promoting health, confidence, inspiration, and learning.
• Online Grant Application

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $250,000 distributed to youth-based programs since 2010
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Associated DentistsminorOthersA dentist-owned practice well known for exceptional care and attentive service. Listed as a partner on Madison4Kids' About page, providing community support for youth organizations.
• AvidRiskminorOthersBusiness solutions providing insurance programs aligned with acceptable levels of risk. Listed as a partner supporting Madison4Kids' mission.
• Condon JewelersminorOthersMadison's locally owned premier jeweler since 1959. Listed as a community partner supporting Madison4Kids.
• Crump TechminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerManaged IT systems and CRUMP CRM provider. Built the Madison4Kids website. Listed as a partner providing technology services.
• Fuhrman and DodgeminorOthersAttorneys at Law with 85 years of combined legal experience. Listed as a partner supporting Madison4Kids.
• Goldstein & AssociatesminorOthersFinancial advisors offering asset management, insurance, tax planning, and estate planning. CEO Jon Goldstein serves as a founding board member of Madison4Kids.
• Kollath & Associates, CPA, LLCminorOthersFull-service CPA firm providing accounting and tax services. Listed as a partner supporting Madison4Kids.
• Miracle League of Dane CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts the annual Golf Outing fundraiser with Madison4Kids at Maple Bluff Country Club. Both organizations serve children and youth in the Greater Madison area, with Miracle League specifically serving children with disabilities through baseball.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Regional players

• Greater Milwaukee Foundation: Wisconsin's largest community foundation operating across a broader geography; comparable grantmaking model but at much larger scale and more diversified cause areas.
• Oshkosh Area Community Foundation: Wisconsin-based regional community foundation running competitive grant cycles for local nonprofits including youth-serving organizations; comparable operating model in a different metro.
• Community Foundation for Fox Valley Region: Regional Wisconsin grantmaking foundation supporting youth, education, and human services through structured grant cycles; similar local-impact thesis in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Associated Bank Foundation: Corporate foundation of a Wisconsin-based regional bank that funds youth and community programs across the state; competes for corporate partner giving and donor visibility in the same Madison ecosystem.
• Boys & Girls Club of Dane County: Direct service operator and recipient of youth programming grants in Madison; while primarily a service provider, it also runs its own fundraising arm and competes for both donor dollars and grant-eligible status.

Direct peers

• United Way of Dane County: Major Greater Madison funder that channels donations to local youth, education, and family programs through competitive and partner agency grants; competes with Madison4Kids for the same donor dollars and grantees.
• Madison Community Foundation: Madison-based community grantmaking foundation supporting a wide range of local causes including youth programs; directly comparable in geography, mission, and grant cycle model.
• Evanston Community Foundation: Suburban community foundation running competitive grant cycles for local nonprofits with a strong youth and education focus; provides an out-of-market benchmark for the Madison4Kids model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Madison4Kids
• Xx.com/madison4kids
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/madison4kids-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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