The Joseph And Lucille Madri Family
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to health, food security, and community services, as evidenced by its funding of health clinics, food banks, and youth development organizations. The foundation primarily serves populations in need through grants to nonprofits that address general and unrestricted needs. It has a diverse portfolio of recipients, including health-related charities, food assistance programs, and community action agencies, indicating a broad focus on enhancing human services and community well-being.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized health, human services, or community nonprofit (especially in Connecticut or the Northeast) that fits the foundation's history of general operating support and can be introduced through an existing grantee or a trusted referral.
Good Fit
- • Mission aligned with community health, food security, youth, or general human services
- • Track record of local impact in Connecticut or one of the observed states
- • Capacity to use unrestricted or general operating support
- • Existing relationships or introductions from current grantees, board members, or intermediaries
- • Budget and needs in the $10k–$65k range
Geography
Grants in the latest year were distributed across four states (CT, MD, MA, OH) with a clear concentration in Connecticut (about 52% of dollars), indicating multi-state giving with a regional Northeast focus.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded seven distinct organizations in 2023 (eight in 2022) with four repeat grantees and several independent charities across health and human services; this shows a moderate spread of recipients despite dollar concentration among the top five.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it only funds preselected applicants and no public application or contact route was found; although three new recipients appeared in 2023, the pattern and stated policy suggest entry is invitation-based rather than open to unsolicited applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
