Enhancing Middleton
for Generations to Come
Middleton Endowment (ME) was established in 2007 with the mission of enhancing the quality of life in the Middleton area for present and future generations.
ME raises resources to grow its permanent endowment fund, foster philanthropy, and support charitable activities. Key interest areas include cultural enrichment, community development, education, natural and historic preservation, and the needs of residents in the Middleton area.
Benefits of Giving to ME
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It’s Simple
Middleton Endowment provides a simple way for you to support a variety of charitable needs in our community.
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It Stays Local
Your gift keeps your charitable donations local by supporting Middleton-area organizations.
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It Endures
You can create an enduring legacy for yourself, your family and the Middleton area by giving to the community endowment fund or establishing a named or donor advised endowment fund to benefit the community for generations to come.
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It Lifts Everyone
Supporting local organizations builds community spirit and helps preserve history and improve the local quality of life.
Why We Work With Madison Community Foundation
- ME partners with MCF to take advantage of MCF’s fund management expertise and oversight, and to make our grantmaking more efficient. Working with MCF also helps minimize administrative costs, allowing us to maximize the amount of money we have available for making grants.
- Through our partnership with MCF, we can accept gifts of cash, securities, real estate, life insurance and retirement funds. Your contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
- MCF invests the funds for long-term growth, preserving the principal while making a percentage of the endowment’s value available annually for Middleton area nonprofit projects and programs.
History of Middleton Endowment
Middleton Endowment originated as the Middleton Community Foundation in 1991. It was established by Mayor Dan Ramsey with $25,000 in resources. From 1991-2007, the Foundation supported many worthwhile activities and grew its assets to $32,000.
In 2007, recognizing the administrative challenges of operating a foundation and the opportunity to grow the endowment, the Foundation accepted a $50,000 challenge grant from Madison Community Foundation. In partnership with MCF, the fund’s assets have grown to approximately $220,000 and are now managed by MCF for the benefit of the Middleton community.
