Madison Community Foundation

MCF's 2025 Annual Report is out now! 2025 was an exciting year of growth and change at MCF. The Goodman Nonprofit Center opened and launched its first program - the Goodman Nonprofit Fellowship. MCF developed a third-party asset management program. We distributed a collective $31.2 million to the community through grants and distributions from donor advised funds and endowments.

MCF honored the life and legacy of Carol and John Toussaint and their remarkable contributions to the Madison community. As we wrapped up 2025, Bob Sorge announced his plan to retire in 2026 after serving MCF for 19 years.

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MCF's Director of Research, Advocacy & Advisor Engagement, Alison Helland recently had an article published in 'Wisconsin Lawyer' magazine, published by the State Bar of Wisconsin.

In the article 'Helping Your Clients Leave a Legacy', Alison discusses tips for estate planning attorneys to help clients think about the legacy they want to leave, connect them with the resources they need to develop their legacy giving plan, and ensure their desired beneficiaries can receive their gifts.

Read the full article today at https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31592