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One Man’s Vision Sparks a Life-Changing Program

October 10, 2025

Professor Roberto García Sánchez established the Roberto G. Sánchez Educational Opportunity Fund with Madison Community Foundation after his retirement to help other fully bilingual first-generation students replicate his successful trajectory from community college to four-year university. From this fund, the Sánchez Scholars program was born and has been supporting students in Madison for the last 25 years

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Camille’s Light Shines On

October 10, 2025

The Camille Fund at MCF honors the life and legacy of Camille Dreyfuss.

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From Surprise to Strategy

October 9, 2025

Martha Taylor and Gary Antoniewicz worked with MCF to support their giving needs during a surprise sale of a company they held stock in.

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Barbara Johnson’s Legacy Supports Local News

September 19, 2025

Barbara Johnson believes that local news serves a valuable role in binding us all together as a community in our shared values. That's why she has created a legacy giving plan through Madison Community Foundation to support nonprofit journalism through the work of Wisconsin Watch.

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Bea & Lau Christensen

May 22, 2025

Bea and Lau transitioned their private family foundation to Madison Community Foundation, where it continues to be managed as a donor advised fund by their longtime investment advisor through MCF's Third-Party Asset Management program. Bea and Lau talk about the transition, how MCF has supported their philanthropic goals and legacy plans, and how their love for their community - and each other - has inspired their giving.

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Building a Foundation for Future Giving

February 24, 2025

Michael and Cathy Baer make direct donations to local nonprofits annually. But, as a financial advisor, Michael recognized the importance of setting up an endowment so they can continue to support the community they love far into the future.

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From Closet to Warehouse

February 24, 2025

Badger Prairie Needs Network is helping fight hunger in Dane County. In their nearly 40 years of operation BPNN has grown from a small closet to a large warehouse and beyond.

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Helping Women Through Difficult Transitions

February 24, 2025

Felicia's Donation Closet helps survivors of domestic violence furnish their new home as they transition to life outside of the shelter.

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The Power of a Sewing Machine

February 24, 2025

The Sewing Machine Project Supports Women Locally and Globally The Sewing Machine Project started in 2005 when, in response to the Indian Ocean tsunami, founder and director Margaret John Jankowski collected donated sewing machines and, in collaboration with the local...

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Dane Dances Brings People Together

February 24, 2025

Celebrating Inclusivity Through Music and Dance Every Friday in August, on the rooftop of Madison’s iconic Monona Terrace, Dane Dances brings people from diverse walks of life together to celebrate inclusivity and goodwill through dance. The event series features live...

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