When Pat and Helen Sheahan's son was killed in a car accident, they chose to honor his memory by creating the Michael Sheahan Memorial Scholarship, which has become a way to keep alive what he might have accomplished in his life.
Groundswell Conservancy and Operation Fresh Start are teaming up to providing a pathway to careers in conservation, with some help from a Community Impact grant.
Bella Sobah was guided throughout her life by her passion for justice. After Bella's untimely death at age 25, her family and friends chose to honor her memory by creating a fund that recognized her passion. Watch the story behind the Bella Sobah Memorial Fund for Social Justice.
Chuck Bauer and Chuck Beckwith, founders of the Soap Opera, use their donor advised fund at MCF to support organizations working in areas that matter to them – especially arts and the environment.
Julius Morgan believed that education was the foundation for everything. When he passed away, his family chose to honor his memory by creating a scholarship fund.
Tillie Ripley had a passion for justice, and enjoyed working with MCF to support local nonprofits, helping right where she lived.
As a former two-time mayor and long-time resident of Portage, Bill Tierney is a dedicated supporter of his community – both today and into the future. He and Valerie Nehls also share a passion for saving lives. Their giving supports both.
Lake Mills resident and business owner Nancy Boebel is teaching her grandchildren the value of helping other people.
An important part of Steve Morton’s legacy came together when he discovered a way to protect and preserve his family’s 120-acre retreat within the picturesque Driftless Area of southwest Wisconsin through Madison Community Foundation.
Phil Stark has fond childhood memories of visiting his father, Paul, in the building that’s now home to Madison Community Foundation. Built in 1926 to house the office of The Paul E. Stark Company, now Stark Company Realtors, the historic structure was revitalized and reopened as Austin Place in 2014 by the Block 100 Foundation created by Jerry Frautschi and Pleasant Rowland.
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