Mad Dragon Foundation Incorporated
Mad Dragon Foundation Inc (EIN 84-3116097) is a Florida private foundation based in The Villages that supports dragon boat racing and organizes the Clermont Dragon Boat Festival. Its IRS Form 990-PF lists its public website as the Facebook page, which the organization uses to announce events and fundraising. Financial filings show it makes grants and runs race festivals to support paddlers and related activities.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small dragon-boat or paddling clubs, event organizers, or local sports/community groups seeking modest event or program support closely aligned with dragon-boat racing and the foundation's festival activities.
Good Fit
- • Direct involvement in dragon boat racing or related paddling events.
- • Requests for event sponsorship, race support, equipment, or festival partnerships.
- • Local or regional clubs with a track record of organizing races or community paddling programs.
- • Ability to engage with the foundation through festival activities or known networks rather than a formal application.
Geography
In the latest year grants went to recipients in five different states (and an entry listed in Surrey), showing a multi-state (and international) reach rather than strictly local giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows six grants to five distinct recipients and those five were new that year, indicating a modestly diverse recipient set for a microfoundation; however the total number of recipients is small and most dollars are concentrated among the top five.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover exists (several new grantees in 2024) but the foundation explicitly declares it funds only preselected applicants, so an unfamiliar organization is unlikely to gain entry through an open application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
