GP M.A.D.E. Foundation Inc.

Overview

The GP M.A.D.E. Foundation Inc. is a U.S. nonprofit organization founded by Gary Pinkel, a renowned former college football coach. Established in 2019, the foundation focuses on Making a Difference Every-day in the lives of children and youth facing various challenges. It operates under three primary pillars: Surviving Cancer, Overcoming Disabilities, and Getting out of Poverty[1][2].

Mission and Activities

The GP M.A.D.E. Foundation aims to provide support to Missouri children through scholarships, grants, and community programs. By 2023, it had awarded over $390,000 in scholarships to low-income seniors and distributed more than $285,000 in grants to organizations supporting local Missouri communities, such as Love Columbia, Special Learning Center, and MU Health Care[2].

Scholarship Program

A key initiative of the GP M.A.D.E. Foundation is its scholarship program. It awards up to $2,000 annually to eligible Missouri residents under the age of 20. Recipients can receive up to $8,000 over four years if they maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and remain in good standing. By 2023, the foundation had awarded scholarships to 64 students[3].

Financial Information

As per recent financial data, the GP M.A.D.E. Foundation Inc. reports annual revenues around $200,000 to $252,000. Expenses have ranged from $200,000 to $274,000. The organization's total assets are approximately $503,000, with liabilities around $5,000 to $2,000[4].

Rating and Recognition

The GP M.A.D.E. Foundation Inc. has received a 3/4-star rating from Charity Navigator, a measure of its effectiveness and transparency as a charitable organization[5].