Field of Interest Funds

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What are they?

A Field of Interest fund is a permanent endowment that allows you to direct your giving to a narrow or broad issue area.

Field of interest funds are created for a specified purpose or geographic region. Current MCF field of interest funds support environmental litigation, enhancements for the elderly, Madison-area neighborhood centers, and the Middleton community.   Each year, Madison Community Foundation staff and Board identify projects and distribute grants to charities whose projects meet the area specified by you. 

A field of interest fund may be established by an individual, family, group, business or community using an opening balance of at least $10,000. View a sample Field of Interest fund agreement here.

Click here to view a list of Field of Interest fund descriptions

Highlights

• The Foundation continues to implement the spirit of your fund, no matter what the future need.
• Field of interest funds include memorial funds, which can be established to honor a spouse, friend or colleague who has passed away.
• Field of interest funds can be named to recognize the donor(s), a family member, friend or organization. Or, you can select a name for the fund that ensures your anonymity.
• Field of interest funds can be established as part of your estate plan.

To learn more about field of interest funds, contact Amy Overby, Vice President, Donor Relations, or Bob Sorge, Vice President, Strategic Development, at (608) 232-1763.