Madison Eagle Christmas Fund
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CHARITABLE GIVING TO MADISON RESIDENTS IN FINANCIAL NEED
- Income
- $80,875
- Spending
- $89,277
- Reserves
- 9.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $76,432 spent. RAISED FUNDS THROUGH DONATIONS TO PURCHASE GIFT CARDS AND PRESENTS FOR FAMILIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS IN FINANCIAL NEED, ALL RESIDENTS OF MADISON, NJ. IN 2024, WE SERVE ABOUT 118 FAMILIES AND 97 SENIOR CITIZEN, REPRESENTING 559 RESIDENTS PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A FURTHER EXPLANATION
- $12,845 spent. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
- LINE 28:THE MADISON EAGLE CHRISTMAS FUND (MECF)FUNDRAISES IN THE TOWN OF MADISON NJ,TO ASSIST THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY IN FINANCIAL NEED DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. THE CHARITY DISTRIBUTES GROCERY STORE GIFT CARDS TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING MADISON MERCHANT GIFT CARDS SO THAT RESIDENTS MAY PURCHASE THEIR OWN HOLIDAY GIFTS AND MEALS. THE AVERAGE FAMILY RECEIVES CARDS VALUED AT OVER $500; THE AVERAGE SENIOR RECEIVES CARDS VALUED AT $218. TO IDENTIFY THOSE IN FINANCIAL NEED, THE MECF WORKS WITH THE ADMINISTRATORS OF LOCAL SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND THE MADISON HOUSING AUTHORITY. IN 2024, THE CHARITY ASSISTED 118 FAMILIES ( 452 RESIDENTS, OF WHICH 210 WERE CHILDREN) AND 97 SENIOR CITIZENS,FOR A TOTAL OF 559 RESIDENTS. THE MECF FEELS IT IS UNNECESSARY TO SUPPLY A LIST OF EVERY FAMILY AND SENIOR WHO RECEIVED GIFTS, AS WELL AS A LIST OF INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS, BUT CAN PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION IF REQUESTED.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1991.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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