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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Rob and Michele Barlow Charitable Endowment
The Rob and Michele Barlow Charitable Endowment was established in 2021. Rob and Michele Barlow established this Donor Advised Fund. As long-time residents of Madison
Robert E. Wall DDS Fund
The Robert E. Wall DDS Fund was established in 1993. Robert Wall established this Flexible Community Fund to benefit Jefferson County residents and address the
Rogers Family Memorial Historical Research Fund for Madison and Jefferson County
In 2008, E. Lee Rogers established the Rogers Family Memorial Historical Research Fund. Lee and his family are descendants of John & Jamima (Green) Rogers.
Roland Lichlyter Fund for the Hanover United Methodist Church
The Hanover United Methodist Church congregation created this fund in memory of one of their members, Roland Lichlyter, in 2014. Roland was a long-time member
Salvation Army Endowment in Memory of Tom Palfreeman
The Salvation Army Endowment in Memory of Tom Palfreeman was established in 2016. It was created through Tom Palfreeman’s estate after his passing. During Tom’s
Save Our History Endowment
The Save Our History Endowment was established in 2017 to honor longtime collections volunteer Julie Curtis. This Designated Fund will provide funds to purchase and/or
Schafer Family Philanthropy Fund
This Donor Advised Fund was created in 2021 by members of the Schafer Family. Many generations of the Schafer family have been fortunate to call
Schroeder Foundation Endowment Fund
The Schroeder Foundation Endowment Fund has a long history of making an impact on Jefferson County. John Benedict “Ben” Schroeder came to the United States
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
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-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