We Build Funds for the Future
Whether you’re an individual looking to create a fund to support the organizations or causes you value, a nonprofit wanting to build an endowment to provide financial stability, or someone who wants to leave a legacy of change, MCF can use its deep knowledge of the community and philanthropy to help you create lasting impact. Our endowment funds are permanent sources of support for the things you value.
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9 Tips For Year End Giving
Whether you give every year or are thinking about making a donation for the first time, a little planning can help your gift go further. Here are nine simple tips to help you make the most of your year-end giving!
Helping Students Soar
MCF has supported students of all ages on their learning journey over many years.
MCF’s Fund Inactivity Policy
MCF has a Fund Inactivity Policy in place to ensure that your philanthropic gifts are making a difference.
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Helping You Meet Your Philanthropic Goals
Maximize your impact
A tax-smart donor advised fund can help you achieve your giving goals.
Leave a lasting
legacy
Planned giving is easy & can have a meaningful impact for generations to come.
Strengthen the Madison Area
Help support Madison’s nonprofits with a Community Impact Fund.
Strengthen Your Nonprofit
Build an endowment fund for your nonprofit for a sustained source of income.
Learn About Grant Opportunities
Discover the programs and timelines for competitive grant funding at MCF
In addition to our Community Impact grant program, MCF works with several organizations to help them distribute their own competitive grants.
Advisors: Help Your Clients Give
Madison Community Foundation works with you to meet your clients’ charitable and financial planning goals. Tap into our deep understanding of tax planning and charitable giving to help them structure a plan that will maximize their impact and tax benefits.
Stories of Impact
One Man’s Vision Sparks a Life-Changing Program
Professor Roberto García Sánchez established the Roberto G. Sánchez Educational Opportunity Fund with Madison Community Foundation after his retirement to help other fully bilingual first-generation students replicate his successful trajectory from community college to four-year university. From this fund, the Sánchez Scholars program was born and has been supporting students in Madison for the last 25 years
Camille’s Light Shines On
The Camille Fund at MCF honors the life and legacy of Camille Dreyfuss.
From Surprise to Strategy
Martha Taylor and Gary Antoniewicz worked with MCF to support their giving needs during a surprise sale of a company they held stock in.
Barbara Johnson’s Legacy Supports Local News
Barbara Johnson believes that local news serves a valuable role in binding us all together as a community in our shared values. That's why she has created a legacy giving plan through Madison Community Foundation to support nonprofit journalism through the work of Wisconsin Watch.
