Stories of Impact

Every day, people and organizations throughout our community are creating impact with grants from Madison Community Foundation. We're honored to share just a few of the many ways they make a difference.    

Safe at Home: Preventing Falls and Preserving Independence

AgeBetter's Safe at Home program is helping to keep seniors at home longer by improving safety and preventing falls.

See how AgeBetter is preserving independence

Dreaming Big for the Community

Mentoring Positives is dreaming big for the Darbo-Starkweather-Worthington neighborhood with the launch of the Darbo Dream Center capital campaign.

Learn more about Mentoring Positives impact on youth and the new Darbo Dream Center

A Fund By and For the Community

The Community Impact Fund supports MCF's competitive grantmaking in our community. Over the years, grants made from this fund have helped transform the landscape of our community.

Learn how the fund got started, and discover some of the transformative grants it has made

An Innovative Approach to Learning

CEOs of Tomorrow teaches students financial wellness and job-readiness through social entreprenuership programs in Dane County schools.

Read more about how CEOs of Tomorrow is offering an alternative approach to learning

Designed By and For Middleton Residents

What all began with an empty lot soon turned into a bussling downtown center packed with events. The Stone Horse Green in Middleon was truly designed by and for the community.

Learn more about the transformation of the Stone Horse Green

Letting Black Girls Shine

Black Girl Magic Educational Services provides programs to build confidence, creativity and uplift Black girls across Madison, forming a safe and affirming community where girls can authentically and unapologetically be themselves.

Discover the many ways Black Girl Magic helps girls thrive

Celebrating 35 Years of Supporting Children

The American Girl's Fund for Children has helped thousands of children engage in arts, cultural and environmental programs in the 35 years since its inception. It has awarded more than $11 million to area nonprofits, including Little Picassos, Rooted and the Aldo Leoplold Nature Center's Nature Net program.

Discover how the Fund for Children has helped these organizations grow

An Extraordinary Fundraiser With an Incredible Impact

As President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County (BGCDC), Michael Johnson’s infectious enthusiasm and ability to inspire donors have made him an extraordinarily successful fundraiser. This has led to an incredible impact on Madison.

See how Michael and the Boys & Girls Clubs' work were honored

Preserving a Valuable Community Asset

The Foundation for Dane County Parks is dedicated to improving the quality of life throughout Dane County by sustaining and improving its park system.

Learn how the Foundation is working to connect more people to the parks.

Creating a Career Pathway to the Trades

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County and the Madison Area Builders Association are teaming up to create the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center and a career pathway to the trades for Madison-area youth.

Watch the story and learn about their endowment challenge

Investing in the Future

Groundswell Conservancy and Operation Fresh Start are teaming up to providing a pathway to careers in conservation, with some help from a Community Impact grant.

Read about the new Graduate Conservation Crew

Learn More About MCF's Grantmaking Program