Altrusa International Grantmaking Process
The Altrusa Fund considers grant requests from $1,000 to $5,000. The average grant is $1,200.
Altrusa is an international non-profit organization making our local communities better through leadership, partnership, and service.
Our club offers an opportunity to make a real difference in Madison. We undertake a variety of service, literacy, fundraising and international projects each year.
We are seeking new volunteers to join our organization and make a difference. Our members are from varying occupations and lifestyles, all sharing an interest in community service and enjoying the friendship, fun and satisfaction that comes from working together for the benefit of others.
Visit the Altrusa Madison Chapter website to learn more!
Altrusa is interested in projects that will:
- Help children and youth meet their full educational potential.
- Expand opportunities for people returning to school or the workforce or for retraining.
- Assist people in succeeding in school so that they are able to be self-supporting.
- Foster parental involvement with their children’s schooling.
- Focus on lifelong learning.
Submit Grant Application
To apply, submit two copies of the application on or before the February 2 application deadline, one submitted via the GoApply portal*, and one signed hard copy (postmarked by February 2), mailed to:
Angela Davis
Madison Community Foundation
111 N. Fairchild Street, Suite 260
Madison, WI 53703
*When creating or updating your organization profile, please be sure you have included the contact information for the best person to reach with grant-related questions or updates.
Deadline for applications through the GoApply portal is February 2.
Grants will be announced in writing by March 31. Grant recipients may be asked to make a brief presentation about the project to Altrusa International of Madison.
