The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) is blessed to work with endowment funds started by individuals who desire to make a positive impact on our Catholic community.
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Why start a donor-advised fund?
Matthew and Sarah Gonnering decided to start a unique type of fund with the Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF), known as a donor-advised fund.
Why do we give?
We are also called to give to those in need by the Lord, and it is a hallmark of our Catholic faith.
CDMF sees cause for hope in Jubilee Year
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation staff have been reflecting on the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope and on the many things that give us cause for hope this year.
CDMF looks back on 2024
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) provides grants, charitable distributions, and financial support to various parishes, schools, and nonprofits throughout the Diocese of Madison.
CDMF distributes more than $4 million in 2024
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) provides grants, charitable distributions, and financial support to various parishes, schools, and nonprofits throughout the Diocese of Madison.
The John J. Karsten Fund — helping students with disabilities
I recently interviewed Marge Karsten, founder of the John J. Karsten Endowment Fund. Marge started this fund in memory of her son John, who attended school in the Platteville area, and had Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
CDMF working to expand the impact of giving
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) is always exploring ideas for expanding philanthropic support for Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries across the Diocese of Madison. We do this by creating new, specifically purposed investment funds and increasing support for funds already established at the Foundation.
Securing a legacy of faith-based philanthropy at the CDMF
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) provides grants, charitable distributions, and financial support to various parishes, schools, and nonprofits throughout the Diocese of Madison. Many of the funds that support these great works are started by individuals who wish to make a faith-based difference in their community.
What does our faith say about giving?
Sometimes, monetary giving can be the last thing we want to do. It may even feel like a burden. We are concerned about many things such as paying our bills, saving for retirement, or our next vacation or large purchase. But what does our faith tell us about giving? Is it possible that even the smallest gifts could be spiritually rewarding?