Achieving a broader vision for community

Grant proposals are reviewed by a grantmaking committee which consists of community leaders from the nonprofit, corporate and public sectors. Together, the committee members evaluate the potential outcomes of a proposal and measure it against other projects happening in the community. Their depth and breadth of community service make them experts at identifying projects that will build assets in Dane County forever.

Madison Community Foundation Grantmaking Committee 

• Richard Lynch (Chair) :: J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.

• Martha Vukelich-Austin :: Foundation for Madison's Public Schools

• Darrell Bazzell :: UW-Madison

• Bill DeAtley :: Retired, Strategic Minerals Corporation

• Dan Erdman :: Erdman Enterprises

• Peter Lundberg :: Janus Galleries

• Nicholas Mischler :: Community Leader

• Sonya Newenhouse :: Madison Environmental Group and Community Car

• David Reinecke (ex officio) :: Foley & Lardner

• Victor Rodriguez :: Robert W. Baird & Co.

• Jerry Smith :: First Business Financial Services, Inc.  

The Grantmaking Committee makes recommendations to the Madison Community Foundation Board of Governors, which provide final approval on all grants awarded.