For Students

Empowering Students for the Future
of Madison County

Find, Apply for, and Manage Scholarships

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For Organizations

Serving Community Groups and
Non-profit Organizations

Find, Apply for, and Manage Grants

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For Donors

Partnering with Individuals for a
Better Madison County

Make an Impact in Your Community

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Welcome
from the president

Our impact on Madison County since 1992 has been remarkable; a legacy full of countless stories of community members helping one another through the foundation's stewardship of their resources.

We believe that there is a philanthropist in all of us and your partnership is needed as we embrace new opportunities and meet emerging needs. Whether you are interested in establishing a fund, contributing to an existing fund, naming the Foundation as an estate beneficiary, or advancing local philanthropy in some other way, we have a place for you and your perspectives.

Thank you for believing in Madison County, and in your Madison County Community Foundation.

Agency Spotlight

Your generosity creates vibrant spaces that narrow nutritional gaps and build a stronger, more connected community.

At Bloom Madison County, growth isn’t just about gardens, it’s about cultivating connection. Through programs like the Anderson Farmers Market, Bloom is creating a welcoming space where families can access fresh, healthy food while learning the skills to sustain themselves long after the market closes for the season. From hands-on cooking classes and gardening workshops to art activities and live music, the market is transforming downtown Anderson into a place where education, wellness, and community come together.

Thanks to a grant from the Madison County Community Foundation, Bloom expanded its Bloom & Learn programming, enriching market days with family-friendly activities, yoga sessions, and creative projects that bring people together.

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What We Do:

The Madison County Community Foundation addresses the broad needs in our county which include, but are not limited to, the following five categories:

Arts and culture to include the support of programs and facilities which are designed to establish a diversified county cultural program that offers widespread opportunities for participation and appreciation; and
Education to include support for programs in preschool, elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education, scholarships, and special education programs;
Health to include the support of hospitals, rehabilitation centers, not-for-profit health and medical related programs including safety and wellness and recreational programs;
Human Services to include the support of human service organizations, programs for children and youth, and services to the aged; 
Civic Affairs to include the support of programs and facilities related to criminal justice, community development, employment, citizens’ involvement, leadership training, and other community activities