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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Jefferson County Animal Welfare Fund Endowment
The Jefferson County Animal Welfare Fund Endowment was established in 2017. Animals are important members of our community. The Jefferson County Animal Welfare Fund organization

Jefferson County Art & History Center Admission Fund in Memory of Ann Moore
This Designated Fund was established in 2025 by Michael Moore to honor the memory of his wife, Ann. Ann Moore was a teacher at Pope
Jefferson County Enrichment Endowment
Our largest Flexible Community Fund, the Jefferson County Enrichment Endowment, was established in 2001. Over the years, this endowment has granted out over $1.5 million

Jefferson County Historical Society Endowment Fund
The Jefferson County Historical Society Endwoment Fund was established by Marcella S. Modisett, MD in 1993. The Jefferson County Historical Society was founded in 1850,

Jefferson County House of Hope Endowment in Memory of Patty Cooper
The Jefferson County House of Hope Endowment in Memory of Patty Cooper was established in 2016 by Patty’s husband Bob Cooper and family. The House

Jefferson County Medical Society Endwoment Fund fbo Dr. Hutching’s Office
In 1997, the Jefferson County Medical Society established the Jefferson County Medical Society Endowment fbo (for the benefit of) Dr. Hutching’s Office. The Dr. Hutching’s

Jefferson County Veterans Fund
The Jefferson County Veterans Fund was established by Margot and Robin Henderson in 2015. They created this as a way to honor WWII Veteran Bernard

Jefferson County Youth Fund established by the Goodmans
The Jefferson County Youth Fund was established by the Goodman Family on March 11, 1998. Each year, this fund provides financial support to organizations, programs,

Jefferson County Youth Shelter Endowment in Memory of John Clapham
On June 11, 1998, the Jefferson County Youth Shelter established the Jefferson County Youth Shelter Endowment in Memory of John Clapham. John passed away in

Jenner Family Endowment
The Jenner Family Endowment was established in 2018 by Joe and Katie Jenner. The Jenner family has a long history of community service to the

Jerry E. Andress Memorial Animal Shelter Endowment
In 1987, Harold and Geneva Andress established a trust in memory of their only child, Jerry, with the Jefferson County Commissioners. In 2008 the Commissioners

Joe and Kay Yager Endowment for Youth
This Field of Interest Fund was created in 2022 through Joe and Kay Yager’s commitment to the Foundation’s Legacy Society through their estate plans. Joe

Joe and Kay Yager Scholarship Endowment
This scholarship was created in 2022 through Joe and Kay Yager’s commitment to the Foundation’s Legacy Society through their estate plans. Joe and Kay Yager

John and Maureen Wurtz Charitable Fund
This Donor Advised Fund was established by John and Maureen Wurtz in 2015. The Wurtzes saw the creation of John and Maureen Wurtz Charitable Fund

John Hawk Endowment
John Hawk established this Designated Fund through his estate after his death in 2021. After moving to the Madison community in 2005 with his wife,

John Paul Park Conservancy Endowment
John Paul Park, located on Third Street between Mill and Vine Streets, is one of the city’s oldest parks. The John Paul Park Conservancy Endowment

Jonathon D. Menke Memorial Endowment for the MCHS Theatre Department
This endowment was established in memory of Specialist Jonathon Daniel “Jon” Menke in 2008 following his passing while on duty defending our country against global

Joseph T. and Ruby W. Craig Fund for Learning
This Donor Advised Fund was created in 2021 to honor Joseph and Ruby Craig by their daughters Nancy Jacobs, and her husband Curt, Martha Clancy,

Joseph V. Cline Scholarship
The Joseph V. Cline Scholarship is the largest scholarship at the Community Foundation. It was created by James and Blanch Cline in 1968, and that

Josh and Barb Ford Family Fund in Memory of Kenneth Stier
Josh and Barb Ford established the Josh and Barb Ford Family Fund in Memory of Kenneth Stier in 2017. This fund was created to remember

Julius “Bud” and Irene Ritter Memorial Endowment
The Julius “Bud” and Irene Ritter Memorial Endowment was established in 2001 by Irene following Bud’s passing. Julius “Bud” Ritter was a well known teacher

Justin Geyman Memorial Endowment
Daniel and Robin Geyman established the Justin Geyman Memorial Endowment in 2007 to remember their son. Justin was a 2003 graduate of Madison High School.

Keith Brooks Memorial Scholarship
The Keith Brooks Memorial Scholarship was established by Keith’s family and friends in 1996. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of Southwestern High

Kenneth E. and Mary Lou Dunbar Scholarship to Honor Perry & Dunbar Drugstore Employees
The Kenneth E. and Mary Lou Dunbar Scholarship to Honor Perry & Dunbar Drugstore Employees is an Scholarship Fund that was established in 2020. Kenneth

Kessler and Lawrence Family Endowment fbo Christ Episcopal Church
Bill and Virginia Kessler received an unexpected windfall of lottery winnings in 1999. They decided to use a portion of those winnings to establish the

Kevin and Mary Kay McCubbin Endowment
The Kevin and Mary Kay McCubbin Endowment is a Flexible Community Fund and was established in 2021. The McCubbin family has been giving back to

King’s Daughters’ Health Community Health Initiatives Endowment
The King’s Daughters’ Health Community Health Initiatives Endowment was established in 2000. This is a Donor Advised Fund meaning that, each year, KDH selects health

King’s Daughters’ Hospital Fund
The King’s Daughters’ Hospital Fund was transferred to the Community Foundation on December 1, 1995. This was originally a trust held at a local bank.

King’s Daughters’ Hospital/William G. Crosby Fund for Pediatrics
King’s Daughters’ Hospital/William G. Crosby Fund for Pediatrics was established in 1992. Mr. Crosby made a significant donation to King’s Daughters’ Hospital (KDH) in 1992

Kiwanis Club Scholarship Endowment in Memory of John Hawk
Long-time Madison Kiwanis Club member John Hawk established this Scholarship through his estate after his death in 2021. The mission of the Kiwanis is to