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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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"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
June 6, 2018
David Koehler looks at the impact of 101 new Legacy Society members on Madison's future.
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May 22, 2018
Tom Linfield's big-picture view on MCF's largest grant ever.
May 8, 2018
MCF Board Chair Diane Ballweg shares why women's leadership matters.
April 24, 2018
New MCF research sheds light on size and scope of Dane County nonprofits.
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
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."
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MCF's community Impact Grant for a Diversity and Inclusion Director at Overature Center is seeing important and impactful results.
