Dane County's source for information on philanthropy

Madison Community Foundation is a primary resource for expert information about charitable giving tools, area charities and strategies to facilitate philanthropy. 

Electronic Newsletter
Moments in Philanthropy is distributed via email on the last day of each month and features an update on donor activities, grants and other news affecting the foundation and its constituents. Click here to subscribe.

Annual Reports
Browse through a recent history of annual reports to learn about philanthropic solutions and financial growth.

2007 Annual Report (2MB file).
2006 Annual Report (2MB file).
2005 Annual Report (1MB file).

Fact Sheets
Madison Community Foundation fact sheets are an easy way to learn about the range of funds and estate planning vehicles that facilitate long-term philanthropy. Click below for more information:

Community Impact Fund (unrestricted)
Donor Advised Endowment Fund
Designated Agency Endowment Fund
Field of Interest Fund
Scholarship Endowment Fund
Acorn Fund
Red Balloon Club
Passthrough Fund: for individuals
Passthrough Fund: for charities
Legacy Society
Charitable Gift Annuity