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We’d like to think that the visionaries who saw the need for a community foundation in Madison County would be proud of what we’ve accomplished in the past 15 years. Though there have been ups and downs in this county over the years, the service of the Madison County Community Foundation has never faltered.
What started in 1992 with the G.I.F.T. Initiative from the Lilly Endowment has grown significantly. The $500,000 challenge grant helped us get on our way. Since then we have raised almost $14 million in total assets. The growth of the foundation is both exciting and encouraging.
Our focus on enhancing the quality of life in Madison County has remained strong. Over the past 15 years, we have given over $5.1 million (not including this previous year) to program services in the form of grants and scholarships. We’ve watched as these gifts have made great changes in our community.
The contributors to the Foundation have stayed faithful and loyal to our mission. We have shown a significant increase in donors who encompass a variety of passions and interests. We are grateful to these community members who support us and believe in the future of this county.
We currently hold and maintain over 125 funds. Each fund has a specific purpose, and is able to touch many different lives. Our unrestricted dollars give our grants committee the opportunity to address a variety of needs of all of the communities of Madison County. These funds are making a tangible difference in Madison County.
We’ve come a long way in 15 years and we look forward to the next 15 years in Madison County.
Join us in celebrating service to this county by being a donor or creating a fund that will make a lasting impact on our community.
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