Donate | The Madison Parks Foundation
The Madison Parks Foundation supports Madison Parks by fundraising for projects that help make our parks more inclusive through inspiring programming and accessibility. Parks supporters, like you, play an important role in making these programs and projects possible. As they grow and continue to thrive, they make our community more accessible and inclusive.
You can choose to donate to the area of
greatest need.
Gifts made without a specific allocation make the biggest impact because your donation is distributed to the area of greatest need in our parks.
Donate to Greatest Need
Or choose from these initiatives, for which the Madison Parks Foundation is actively fundraising:
Jeff Erlanger Fully Accessible & Inclusive Playground at Rennebohm Park
Jeff was just 7 months old, he was diagnosed with a tumor on his spinal cord. The tumor was successfully arrested but left Jeff with a disability that required him to use a wheelchair for the rest of his life. The Madison Parks Foundation is proud to announce our fundraising efforts for a new fully accessible playground at Rennebohm Park that will be named in memory of Jeff Erlanger. Your support is a great way to honor Jeff Erlanger who spent his life advocating for those with disabilities in Madison. Learn
more about Jeff here.
Donate for Jeff Erlanger Fully Accessible & Inclusive Playground
Fully Accessible & Inclusive Playgrounds
We are proud to be fundraising for fully accessible & inclusive playgrounds for people of all ages and abilities, including those with physical and cognitive disabilities, making our parks more inclusive and accessible. Our goal is to raise $300,000 towards this project which will provide 100,000 Madison households access to a fully accessible playground within a two-mile radius.
Donate for Fully Accessible Playgrounds
Madison Parks Foundation's “Learn-to…” Series
As sponsors of this program, we are able to offer fun activities in our parks such as bird watching, star gazing, disc golf and more at no cost, allowing people to use our parks and learn, regardless of income level. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to expand this program by purchasing additional equipment and supplies to allow more residents to participate, as well as sustain the programming for years to come.
Donate to the 'Learn-to…' Series
KNOW – Kids Need Opportunities at Warner
This program at Warner Park Community Recreation Center includes events such as Teen Night, Family Fun Night, Youth Police Initiative, a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Series and open gym, which provide meaningful opportunities for youth to feel connected and engaged with our community. We have committed to raising $150,000 to insure complimentary and engaging programming continues for this economically challenged area in our community.
Donate to KNOW
Tributes & Memorials
Our parks and open spaces are part of what makes Madison exceptional. A donation to a park is a great way to honor a loved one, thank a friend, or showcase a business.
- Benches
- Picnic Tables
- Dog/Conservation Benches
- Pickets for Parks
- Swimming Pool Chair
Review the Tributes & Memorials brochure
Donate to Tributes & Memorials
Neighborhood Projects & Programs
Our amazing parks and playgrounds are part of what makes Madison exceptional. The Madison Parks Foundation is proud to assist neighborhoods across the City with their fundraising efforts to make improvements to their park or playground. Our 501(c)(3) non-profit status allows you to raise money while we manage the receipting, bookkeeping, and tax reporting.
List of Current Neighborhood Projects
Gifts of Stocks or Securities
For wiring instructions or for gifts of securities, please contact Eric Pollock or Jody Hasz at US Bank at (608) 252-4486.
Estate Gifts
Planned gifts support our ongoing work to promote, enhance, and protect Madison parks forever. Your legacy gift to Madison Parks Foundation benefits generations of park users.
Donate an Estate Gift
The Madison Parks Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
