
MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
MADISON, WI, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
39-6038248
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
MADISON, WI, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
39-6038248
•
•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Madison Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a strong focus on grantmaking, having distributed a total of $13.6 million across 474 grantees, primarily in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STEWARDS LOCAL, CHARITABLE FUNDS FOR INDIVIDUALS, NONPROFITS AND BUSINESS. WITH ITS LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AND ASSETS, MCF INSPIRES GIVING, SUPPORTS MEANINGFUL INITIATIVES AND CONNECTS PEOPLE FOR THE COMMON GOOD.
Cause Areas
3
Nonprofits
Information communications technology
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MADISON YOUTH ARTS CENTER INC
$34.2M
32%
BUILDING BRAVE INC
$3.7M
3%

WORLDSERVE INTERNATIONAL
$3.2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
376
Median 1st year grant
$16K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 380 grants, totaling nearly $13.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 470 grantees. Recent grantees include MADISON YOUTH ARTS CENTER INC, BUILDING BRAVE INC, and WORLDSERVE INTERNATIONAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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