Madison Community Foundation

Creating Lasting Change Since 1942, Madison Community Foundation (MCF) has been building a stronger, more generous community and helping people like you make a lasting impact through charitable giving. Whether you’re looking to support your favorite nonprofits, create a donor advised fund or leave a gift through your will or estate plan, we make giving easy, effective and meaningful. MCF serves as a trusted partner for donors, nonprofits and professional advisors, ensuring that philanthropy in Madison and Dane County is accessible to all. What We Do We build endowment funds that ensure permanent support, and connect passionate donors with community needs, ensuring that every gift — large or small — makes a meaningful difference. - Empowering Donors We offer flexible giving options, including donor advised funds, legacy giving and funds that pool support for MCF’s grantmaking in a range of areas. - Supporting Nonprofits Our grants from the Community Impact fund help fund innovative nonprofit programs capitalizing on exciting opportunities and addressing urgent community needs. - Stewarding Community Assets We responsibly manage and grow endowments, ensuring long-term funding for our community and the nonprofit organizations working here.