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

• Jerry Smith (Chair) :: First Business Financial Services, Inc.
• Darrell Bazzell :: UW-Madison
• Dan Erdman :: Erdman Enterprises
• Martha Vukelich-Austin :: Foundation for Madison's Public Schools
• Sonya Newenhouse :: Madison Environmental Group and Community Car
• Peter Lundberg :: Janus Galleries
• Dave Reinecke (ex officio) :: Foley & Lardner
• Luis Yudice :: Madison Metropolitan School District
• Rodney Tapp :: Meridian Group
• Nicholas Mischler :: Community Leader
• Victor Rodriguez :: Robert W. Baird & Co.

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