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Madison Community Foundation stewards local, charitable funds for individuals, nonprofits, businesses and other organizations. With its local knowledge and assets, MCF inspires giving, supports meaningful initiatives and connects people for the common good.
Whether MCF is teaming up with local nonprofits or helping advisors with their clients' charitable giving, it’s a great feeling to know we all share a common goal to create meaningful change.
MCF has teamed up with local nonprofits to help our community flourish through grants.
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"We have had a part in every major civic project in Madison for the last 25 years."
- Kathleen Woit
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"We need to provide our citizens with an easy, safe and beautiful way to go between the city and the lake."
- David Mollenhoff
"It's important to be giving back. The community foundation has so many ways that they make that easy."
- Sally Wilmeth
April 6, 2018
Penn Park’s renovated open-air shelter is scheduled to open this spring.
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April 10, 2018
MCF's 75th Anniversary Year of Giving unleashes the power of storytelling
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March 27, 2018
MCF investment strategies ensure permanence and sustainability
March 14, 2018
Madison Community Foundation announces 75th anniversary grant #11
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March 13, 2018
Why donor-advised funds (DAFs) are the fastest-growing vehicle for philanthropy
When James Tye and Gabriel Neves decided to leave a charitable giving legacy, two words drove their decision: "Madison" and "lakes."
MCF's community Impact Grant for a Diversity and Inclusion Director at Overature Center is seeing important and impactful results.
