Enduring Impact. Easier Administration
Transitioning your private family foundation to a donor advised fund at Madison Community Foundation offers a streamlined, flexible and enduring way to continue your charitable giving. It preserves your philanthropic intent while easing administrative responsibilities and deepening your connection to the community you care about.

An Easy Succession Plan for Your Foundation
Having a private family foundation allows you to support the organizations you’d like in many ways. But foundations also come with an administrative burden of managing taxes and filings. Transitioning your foundation to a donor advised fund at MCF offers many benefits.
- Simplified administration. Eliminate the burdens of tax filings, legal compliance, and board and investment management while retaining the ability to recommend grants.
- Enduring community impact. Align your family’s philanthropy with trusted local expertise, amplifying your giving and connecting to evolving community needs.
- Flexible, lasting legacy. Easily update charitable priorities over time and create a legacy fund that carries forward your family’s values for future generations.

Explore Whether This Is a Good Option for You
We would be happy to help you explore whether transitioning your private family foundation to a donor advised fund will help you continue to meet your charitable goals.
Call our office at 608-232-1763 or send us an email.