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Madison Community Foundation works with individuals, nonprofits, businesses and other organizations to enhance the common good through philanthropy. Thanks to the generosity of the people who give, nonprofits here and around the world have the resources they need to support the communities they serve.
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"Together we are creating momentum. We are building a vibrant community where all people thrive."
- Diane Ballweg
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"Over its seventy-five-year history the Madison Community Foundation has made an incredible difference in this community."
- George Austin
"The seventy-fifth anniversary has gone beyond our dreams. We’ve been able to work with so many wonderful nonprofits on so many great projects."
- Tom Linfield
April 19, 2019
VP of Finance and Operations Ann Casey defines what variance power is.
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March 29, 2019
Former Board Member Martha Taylor shares insights on Women and Philanthropy
March 6, 2019
VP of Community Impact Tom Linfield explores the benefits of the new Madison Youth Arts Center.
February 19, 2019
Philanthropist Diane Ballweg reflects on her time as Chair of Madison Community Foundation's Board of Governors.
February 5, 2019
"Palaces for the People" makes the case for libraries, schools, parks, and gardens as an antidote to social isolation and growing inequalities.
January 24, 2019
When Rowan Childs learned that 2/3 of children living in poverty don't have books at home, she transformed her love of reading into providing free books for kids.
When James Tye and Gabriel Neves decided to leave a charitable giving legacy, two words drove their decision: "Madison" and "lakes."
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MCF's community Impact Grant for a Diversity and Inclusion Director at Overature Center is seeing important and impactful results.
