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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Kristen E. Kemper Memorial Endowment
Gary and Sue Kemper established the Kristen E. Kemper Memorial Endowment in 2008 to remember their daughter who passed away in a car accident. Kristin

Ladies’ Auxiliary of Kent Fire Department Endowment Fund
To help support the operations of the fire company, the Ladies’ Auxiliary of Kent Fire Department was created in 1981. This group held fundraisers to

Lanier Mansion Endowment
An anonymous donor established the Lanier Mansion Endowment in 2018. The Lanier Mansion State Historic Site is often referred to as the “crown-jewel” of Madison’s
Larry and Charmaine Owens Endowment
Mr. and Mrs. Owens established this fund in 2008 to forever benefit charities that matter to them. The annual grants from this Designated Fund are

Larry and Charmaine Owens Madison Rotary Club Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Owens established this fund in 2008 to forever benefit local students. Each year, this scholarship is awarded to a Jefferson County graduating

Lichlyter Fund for Youth
The Lichlyter Fund for Youth was established in 2020 by Beth and Josh Lichlyter. They established this Donor Advised Fund to help programs that support

Lick Branch Cemetery Endowment in Memory of Everett and Ethel Lamb
The Estate of Ethel Lamb and the Lick Branch Baptist Church established this Designated Fund in 2022. This fund remembers Everett and Ethel Lamb, who

Lide White Memorial Boys and Girls Club Endowment Fund
The Lide White Memorial Boys and Girls Club Endowment Fund was established in 1998. At that time, Board members of the Club decided to each

Life Choices Clinic Endowment
The Life Choices Clinic Endowment was established in 2016 by Matt and Andrea Forrester. When preparing for the birth of a child, prenatal care and

LifeTime Resources Senior Services Development Fund
On August 19, 1997, LifeTime Resources, Inc. established the LifeTime Resources Senior Services Development Fund. The organization created this Agency Fund to create a perpetual

Lisa Cheatham Memorial Scholarship
The Lisa Cheatham Memorial Scholarship was established on August 11, 2008. Lisa’s husband, Mark Cheatham, and their children, along with memorial gifts from their family

Lou Knoble Gift of Art Fund
The Lou Knoble Gift of Art Fund is a Designated Fund that was established in 2020. Lou Knoble was a fixture of the Madison arts

Lynn A. Maricle Music Scholarship
Friends of Lynn Maricle created the Lynn A. Maricle Music Scholarship in 2006 to honor her career as a music teacher and her many services

M.W. Anderson Scholarship
Myrwin “Red” Anderson served as an educator in Madison for many years, and also served as the principal of Madison Consolidated High School (MCHS). He

Mabel C. Green Memorial Scholarship
Following her passing in November 1994, Mabel C. Green established a scholarship fund through her will. Ms. Green was a Jefferson County native, and taught

Madison Area Arts Alliance Endowment
In 2018, Chris Lanthier and Tami Hagemier established the Madison Area Arts Alliance Endowment. Chris and Tami have supported many community organizations, including the arts,

Madison Beautification Fund
The Madison Beautification Fund is a Field of Interest Fund. It was established in 2019 by Glenna Hanks Wade to provide funding for two things

Madison Chautauqua Scholarship for the Arts in Memory of Bob Fourhman
The Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art committee wanted to give back to the community which has hosted the annual event for many years. To do

Madison Chemical Company Employee Fund
In 1997, Madison Chemical Company, Inc. established a Donor Advised Fund – The Madison Chemical Company Employee Fund. Employees at Madison Chemical are able to

Madison Consolidated High School Class of 1966 Scholarship Fund
Members of Madison Consolidated High School’s Class of 1966 established this Scholarship Fund in 2011. This scholarship was created to give classmates a common goal

Madison Consolidated High School Special Education Endowment
An anonymous donor established the Madison Consolidated High School Special Education Endowment in 2012 to provide annual support for special education services at MCHS. This

Madison Consolidated Schools Educational Foundation Fund
The Madison Consolidated Schools Educational Foundation Fund was created in 1994 to promote educational excellence in the Madison Consolidated Schools. This Designated Fund helps the

Madison Kiwanis – Connor K. Salm Scholarship
The Madison Kiwanis – Connor K. Salm Scholarship was established in 2019 by our local Kiwanis chapter. The mission of the Kiwanis is to “make

Madison Main Street Endowment
The Madison Main Street Endowment was created in 2022 by a local family that wants to see small businesses in Madison and Jefferson County thrive.

Madison Precision Products Community Fund
This Flexible Community Fund was created by Madison Precision Products (MPP) in 2014. MPP has been a community-minded manufacturer in the area since opening its

Madison Railroad Scholarship in Memory of Robert Griffin
The Madison Railroad established this scholarship in memory of employee Robert Griffin in 2023. Robert Griffin was a long-time and dedicated team member of the

Madison Riverfront Development Corporation Endowment
The Madison Riverfront Development Corporation Endowment was established in 2018. The Madison Riverfront Development Corporation, which is charged with the enhancement and beautification of our

Madison Riverfront Endowment Fund
On October 23, 1995, June Kirk established the Madison Riverfront Endowment Fund. She created this fund as a way to honor the memory of her

Madison-Jefferson County Humane Society, Inc. Audrey M. Smith Chapter Fund
The Madison-Jefferson County Humane Society, Inc. Audrey M. Smith Chapter Fund was established in 1994. It was created through a bequest from the Estate of

Madison-Jefferson County Public Library Endowment Fund
In 2001, the Madison-Jefferson County Public Library Endowment Fund was established. Their Board of Directors created this Designated Endowment to support the mission of the