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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Sharon Thom Alcorn Memorial Scholarship
The Sharon Thom Alcorn Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 by her husband, Merritt Alcorn, and family. Sharon was a member of the Madison Consolidated

Sherman, Barber, & Mullikin Fund for Jefferson County
The Sherman, Barber, & Mullikin Fund for Jefferson County was established in 2018. This Flexible Community Fund was created by Sherman, Barber, & Mullikin CPAs.

Skiles Family Endowment Fund
The Skiles Family Endowment Fund was established in 1997. This Donor Advised Fund was created by Dr. Mel and Sandi Skiles. Each year, Mel and

Spirit’s Fund
Spirit’s Fund was established in 2004 by Alice Carlson Jackson. Spirit was brought to a local veterinarian after being severely abused. Alice heard of the

Stellar Madison Fund
The Stellar Madison Fund was established in 2017 following the City of Madison being named a winner in that year’s Stellar Communities competition by the

Terri Nighbert Memorial Scholarship
The Terri Nighbert Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998. It was created by Terri’s parents, Bill and June Nighbert, to honor her dedication to the

Terry and Wanda Wood Memorial Scholarship
The Terry and Wanda Wood Memorial Scholarship was established in 2022 through Mr. Wood’s estate plans. Terry and Wanda Wood lived in Madison for many

The Chan Chilton Memorial Scholarship
The Chan Chilton Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 by his family and friends. This scholarship reflects Chan’s interest in sports by honoring a Madison

The Douglas and Ann Grahn Endowment
The Douglas and Ann Grahn Endowment was established in 2002 by Douglas and Ann Grahn. Since its creation, this Flexible Community Fund has granted out

The Hanover College/Paul Ogle Fund
The Hanover College/Paul Ogle Fund was transferred to the Community Foundation in 1993. It was orignally established as a Charitable Annuity Trust by the late

The John Morgan Family Fund
The John Morgan Family Fund was established in 2002. This is a Flexible Community Fund and annual grants are utilized during the Foundation’s competitive grants

The Lineburg Family Endowment
The Lineburg Family Endowment was established in 2002 by Betty Lineburg. This is a Flexible Community Fund and annual grants are utilized during the Foundation’s

The Wallis Family Fund
In 1993, Mary Goode Wallis established the Wallis Family Fund. She, along with her children and grandchildren, would annually decide which charitable organizations they would

The Weinberg Family Fund
The Weinberg Family Fund was established in 1995 by Elizabeth Weinberg to remember her husband, Jerry. Elizabeth stated that Jerry “lived most of his life

The Wood Memorial Scholarship
In November 1995, four siblings came together to establish The Wood Memorial Scholarship to honor and remember their parents as well as other family members

Thomas D. Craft, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The friends and family of the late Thomas “Dick” Craft, Jr. established this scholarship in his memory in 2007. Mr. Craft was a guidance counselor

Tiffany Lee Carter Memorial Scholarship
Tiffany Carter was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at a young age, and was the 11th person in the country to receive a double lung and

Tim and Kim Breeding Family Endowment
The Tim and Kim Breeding Family Endowment was established in 2021. Tim and Kim Breeding established this Flexible Community Fund. They have financially supported many

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 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

Vecchie-Campbell Family Endowment
The Vecchie-Campbell Family Endowment was established in 2019.

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. Annual grants from this Field of Interest Fund will

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