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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
September 20, 2018
Donor Engagement VP David Koehler shares insights on how nonprofits can strengthen relationships with loyal supporters through strong planned giving programs.
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September 4, 2018
Finance and Operations VP Ann Casey explains the benefits of donor advised funds as end-of-year giving solutions now that the new tax laws are in place.
August 21, 2018
Community Impact VP Tom Linfield makes the case for philanthropic support for out-of-school learning programs that enrich children whose families can afford them.
August 7, 2018
President Bob Sorge is a fan of endowment funds for the consistent community resources they provide and for the benefit to donors of knowing their generosity will support innovative and effective causes.
July 17, 2018
Communications Director Brennan Nardi tells the stories behind her favorite pictures from MCF's 75th Anniversary Year of Giving.
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.
