Introducing…

David Koehler

Madison Community Foundation

David Koehler





David leads Madison Community Foundation’s donor and philanthropic services team, working with individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, businesses and professional advisors to meet current and future goals through philanthropy. He brings 20 years of experience serving donors and nonprofits, and previously held leadership roles with Madison College Foundation, Agrace HospiceCare Foundation and the International Crane Foundation. He began his career in fundraising with The Nature Conservancy. David has a degree from the University of Wisconsin where he studied conservation biology, anthropology and environmental studies. He serves as a board member of the Wisconsin Association of Charitable Gift Planners.


Madison Community Foundation

Madison Community Foundation

The Madison Community Foundation The mission of the Madison Community Foundation is to enhance the common good through philanthropy. Created in 1942, MCF holds permanent endowments for hundreds of nonprofit agencies and manages over $270 million in assets, 97% of which is endowed. Together with agency funds, competitive grantmaking, and donors who direct their own giving, MCF distributes some $15 million annually. As the community’s foundation, MCF plays a vital role in local philanthropy and is unique in its deep knowledge of the community and philanthropic expertise. Together with donors and the nonprofits they support, MCF strives to help the Madison area become a vibrant and generous place where all people thrive.

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