On November 9, AFP Madison recognized some of the inspiring people who are working to help others in our community at its National Philanthropy Day celebration. MCF was proud to be the presenting sponsor of this event, which celebrated those working to enhance the common good with their philanthropy.
It is hard to believe, but 2023 is quickly drawing to a close! As you prepare for your year-end giving, here are 10 things to keep in mind.
The MCF team is once again growing as we welcome our new Accountant, Beth Hedges. Beth recently returned to the Midwest and is excited to expand her knowledge of nonprofit accounting her at MCF.
Ensuring We’re Living by Our Values August 16, 2023 Fundholders at MCF recommend distributions from their funds to a wide variety of nonprofit organizations, and generally MCF honors their requests. However, all grant and distribution requests do require board approval....
Madison Community Foundation believes that the most effective way to bring meaningful, lasting change is by supporting ecosystems, which creates momentum in a way that discrete individual grants may not. See how MCF has helped contribute to two thriving neighborhoods in our community.
MCF staff regularly schedule site visit days to help deepen our knowledge of Dane County nonprofits, how they operate, and the people they serve. Recently, MCF staff had the pleasure of touring the Art + Literature Laboratory, The Bodgery and the Pinney Library.
If your estate plan includes charitable giving goals, using your traditional IRA or qualified retirement plan to fund those gifts can be a tax-smart strategy.
If you've reached retirement age and have accumulated more in your retirement accounts than you need to cover your expenses, a QCD may allow you to support one or more nonprofits while also reducing your taxable income.
Started in 1993 as a way to encourage philanthropy by and for women in Dane County, A Fund for Women has grown from $100,000 to nearly $4 million today.
At the February Board of Governors meeting, MCF welcomed Christine Rew Barden as the new Chair. Get to know Christine, and why she considers MCF a valuable community resource.
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