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Annual Report 2025

June 3, 2026

2025 was an exciting year of growth and change at MCF. The Goodman Nonprofit Center opened and began its first program – the Goodman Nonprofit Fellowship. MCF also developed and launched a third-party asset management program. We distributed a collective...

April 2026 eNews

April 30, 2026

In this Issue: Welcoming new MCF staff, CEO search update, Third-Party Asset Management program information and more!

Madison Gives Spring 2026

March 20, 2026

In this issue: Barbara Johnson is leaving a legacy for journalism, a look at a couple of our 2025 Community Impact Fund grantees, Dan and Yardena Mansoor continue their connection to Madison through giving and a celebration of democracy.

November 2025 eNews

November 11, 2025

In this Issue: Responding the the Disruption in FoodShare, 9 Tips for Year-End Giving, MCF Announces 2025 Community Impact Fund Grants, and Meet the Inaugural Cohort of the Goodman Nonprofit Center.

MCF President and CEO Bob Sorge to Retire at End of 2026

October 21, 2025

After 18 years with Madison Community Foundation, 13 of which he spent leading the organization as President and CEO, Bob Sorge announced today that he will be retiring at the end of 2026. "Leading the community's foundation has been an extraordinary honor," said Sorge. "The generosity of the people we serve is truly inspiring."

Madison Gives Fall 2025

October 1, 2025

In this issue: Martha Taylor and Gary Antoniewicz share their giving story, the Sanchez Scholars scholarship programs supports Latino students in Madison, Camille Dreyfuss’ legacy shines on and more!

Goodman Fellowship Cohort Announced

August 27, 2025

The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Nonprofit Center announced the selection of the inaugural cohort of the Goodman Nonprofit Fellowship Program. These 21 nonprofit leaders will begin meeting in September.

July 2025 eNews

July 17, 2025

In this Issue: MCF launches new website, MCF’s Fund Inactivity Policy, Discover the Benefits of Charitable Remainder Trusts, and Three Insights on Philanthropy as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

2024 Annual Report

May 21, 2025

Madison Community Foundation celebrated a year of “Evolution and Growth” in 2024, as it worked to meet the community’s changing needs. Some of the biggest changes the organization implemented included preparing to launch the Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman...

April 2025 eNews

April 23, 2025

In this Issue: Martha Taylor’s Women & Philanthropy, MCF welcomes Catherine Frerker, Developing Effective Family Giving Plans, and Save the Date for Madison Gives.