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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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
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
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 has been a fixture of the Madison
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 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 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