Fred and Nancy Risser already have given a lifetime of service to the Madison community, Fred as the longest serving member of the State Legislature and Nancy as a public school teacher in the Madison Public Schools. But the Rissers aren't done giving back. They plan to leave a gift to support Madison Community Foundation's Community Impact Fund through their estate so that the Foundation can continue to support the things that make our community great.
Ray and Linda Allen have given so much to the Madison community throughout their lives, most recently by creating an endowment fund to support Operation Fresh Start. Watch them share why providing this support was important to them, and how it already is helping Operation Fresh Start provide youth with a pathway to the future.
The Road Home supports families facing homelessness using a housing-first model -- providing a level of stability that allows the families it works with to focus on their long-term goals. For Christina Walker, that meant realizing her dream of owning a home for her and her children. Watch the video to learn about Christina's journey and the work the Road Home does.
ART House 360 and Clean Lakes Alliance are two of the nonprofits that were awarded grants from MCF’s Community Impact fund in 2026. Although they work in very different areas, these organizations highlight the power of community-driven philanthropy in action.
Although Dan Mansoor and his sister Yardena are no longer residents of Madison, they still support the city they grew up in through their fund at MCF. Dan treasures his childhood in Madison and his ties to the community continue to make a difference here.
Barbara Johnson understands the power and importance of local journalism. Seeking to protect local journalism across Wisconsin, Barbara has set up a legacy fund with MCF to support Wisconsin Watch.
Professor Roberto García Sánchez established the Roberto G. Sánchez Educational Opportunity Fund with Madison Community Foundation after his retirement to help other fully bilingual first-generation students replicate his successful trajectory from community college to four-year university. From this fund, the Sánchez Scholars program was born and has been supporting students in Madison for the last 25 years
Martha Taylor and Gary Antoniewicz worked with MCF to support their giving needs during a surprise sale of a company they held stock in.
Barbara Johnson believes that local news serves a valuable role in binding us all together as a community in our shared values. That's why she has created a legacy giving plan through Madison Community Foundation to support nonprofit journalism through the work of Wisconsin Watch.
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