Funds
The funds listed below demonstrate what a wide variety of interests people have and why they chose to create a fund at the Community Foundation. Each is established with a fund agreement, which directs how the donor wants grants used now and far into the future. The endowments are pooled for investment purposes but accounted for separately. Anyone can add to any fund at any time in any amount.
Have a particular area of interest? You can view our funds listed by area of interest or type HERE.
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Tony and Hilary Steinhardt III Community Fund
The Steinhardt family has a long history of community service to Madison. Tony and Hilary Steinhardt III continue that family tradition and established this Donor
Tony and Robin Waltz Family Community Endowment
This Flexible Community Fund was established in 2025 by Tony and Robin Waltz. Tony and Robin Waltz established this Flexible Community Fund. The Waltz family
Tony and Robin Waltz Family Fund
This Donor Advised Fund was established in 2014 by Tony and Robin Waltz. The Waltzes established businesses in Madison in the 1970’s and look forward
Tony Greco Memorial Fund for the Arts
Paul and Janice Greco established the Tony Greco Memorial Fund for the Arts in 2015 to remember their son. Tony, who passed away in 2011,
Tri Kappa Madison Endowment
The Tri Kappa Madison Endowment was established in 2024. Tri Kappa is a Greek service organization with chapters based solely in the the state of
Tri-Centennial Observance Fund
Rev. Ellsworth S. Ewing created the Tri-Centennial Observance Charitable Trust in 1984. He created this trust to provide funding for the City of Madison’s observance
Tribute and Memorial Fund
One of the earliest funds established at the Community Foundation is the Tribute and Memorial Fund. In 1992, the Board of Directors wanted to have
Troy Allen Pyles Memorial Scholarship
Troy Allen Pyles was a talented musician whose life was cut short due to pulmonary hypertension. He passed away in 1988 at the age of
Vehicle Service Group Employee Endowment Fund
This Flexible Community Fund was established by Vehicle Service Group in 2015. The company, which includes long-time Madison manufacturer Rotary Lift, is committed to its
VOBC Economic Development Endowment
The VOBC Economic Development Endowment was established in 2024 by the Venture Out Business Center Foundation. This Field of Interest Fund was established following the
Vonderheide Family Community Appreciation Fund
Betsey Vonderheide established the Vonderheide Family Community Appreciation Fund in 2020. This Flexible Community Fund was created as a big THANK YOU to the City
Walter A. & Jean Graham Greiner Memorial Fund
In 1994, Mary Louise Greiner established the Walter A. & Jean Graham Greiner Memorial Fund, to honor her late parents. She decided on a Flexible
Wanda Jackson Sunshine Fund for Huntington’s Disease
The Wanda Jackson Sunshine Fund for Huntington’s Disease was established in 2016 by Wanda Jackson. Huntington’s Disease is a degenerative disease that affects nerves in
West Sixth Law Scholarship Endowment
The West Sixth Law Scholarship Endowment was established by the partners of the namesake law firm in 2025. The partners of the West Sixth Law
William F. Stephan Family Fund
The William F. Stephan Family Fund was established on August 3, 2018 by Bill Stephan. Bill believes in giving back to the community in which
Women’s Giving Circle Endowment in Memory of Bonnie Hare
The Women’s Giving Circle Endowment in Memory of Bonnie Hare was established in 2012. The Women’s Giving Circle is a community of philanthropic women of
World Languages and International Studies Endowment
The World Languages and International Studies Endowment was established in 2021 by Pam Alsop Sandoz. It is easier than ever to connect with others around
Youth As Resources, Jefferson County, Endowment Fund
The Youth As Resources, Jefferson County, Endowment Fund was established on April 12, 2001. Annual grants from this Designated Fund are made to the Youth