ART House 360 and Clean Lakes Alliance are two of the nonprofits that were awarded grants from MCF’s Community Impact fund in 2026. Although they work in very different areas, these organizations highlight the power of community-driven philanthropy in action.
Although Dan Mansoor and his sister Yardena are no longer residents of Madison, they still support the city they grew up in through their fund at MCF. Dan treasures his childhood in Madison and his ties to the community continue to make a difference here.
Barbara Johnson understands the power and importance of local journalism. Seeking to protect local journalism across Wisconsin, Barbara has set up a legacy fund with MCF to support Wisconsin Watch.
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
Martha Taylor and Gary Antoniewicz worked with MCF to support their giving needs during a surprise sale of a company they held stock in.
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.
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.
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.
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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