To connect donors to causes they deeply care about, aiming to enhance the quality of life in Madison across various sectors including social, cultural, environmental, educational, and recreational aspects. The mission is to foster broad-based philanthropy to benefit Madison residents, build and expand endowment funds for community needs, and serve as a trusted steward for donors wanting to leave a lasting legacy in Madison.
Grant programs from the Madison Foundation are directed towards supporting a broad range of causes including arts and culture, civic affairs, education, the environment, and health and human services. There are no fixed funding levels, allowing for a wide variance in grant amounts based on the program objectives and necessary activities. The foundation accepts grant requests year-round, reviewing them on a monthly basis, encouraging applicants to request funding that meets the scope of their program needs and can be effectively managed.