GIVE

 Volunteers help raise the wall on a Dane County Habitat site.
Photo: Barry Sherbeck  

The Madison Community Foundation encourages, facilitates and manages long-term philanthropy. 


The experienced Foundation staff can help you develop a simple and personal approach to charitable giving. By working with us, you can:

  • Easily and effectively support the charities and issues you care about, in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, around the country or anywhere in the world
  • Develop a giving strategy that meets your particular goals using one or more fund options: Fund Options Table
  • Name your fund as you choose — personalize it or remain anonymous if you prefer
  • Give a wide variety of assets: What to Give Now
  • Give now, or give later as part of your estate plan: How to Give Later
  • Benefit from the most favorable tax deductions available under IRS regulations
  • Eliminate the many administrative upkeep and expenses associated with a private or family foundation: MCF vs. Private Foundation
  • Benefit from our staff expertise on philanthropy and charitable giving options
  • Have secure, Web-based access to your fund’s activity and information through the secure section of our Web site: My MCF
  • Make distribution recommendations online or by mail