Funders and Partners
On behalf of women, girls, and families that we serve in the Greater Madison area, we salute our partners with heartfelt thanks.
YWCA Madison works with corporations, foundations, organizations, and government institutions to help us further our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. We welcome new partners and look forward to finding ways to work together to stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities.
We know that our work won’t be complete until racism is eliminated and women are empowered, and we can’t do it alone. With your support, YWCA Madison can continue to tackle the most challenging and pressing social justice issues facing our community.
To get in touch about partnership or event sponsorship opportunities, contact our Advancement Director, Andrea Zea via email.
YWCA Madison Funders
Multiple Program Funders
Unrestricted Funders
These entities have provided YWCA Madison with unrestricted support, for which we are grateful!
American Family Insurance – DreamBank
American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation
CAF-Charities Aid Foundation of America
Dan & Patti Rashke (TASC) Family Foundation
DOA Equitable Recovery Grant
Girl Scouts Troup #2331
Madison Community Foundation – Endowment Funds
Madison Rotary Foundation – Support for Residents
Midvale Community Lutheran Church
Nakoma League
National Guardian Life Insurance Company
PRL Keystone Foundation
RSM US LLP
Sharon A Stark Educational Fund
State Farm Insurance
Sub-Zero Wolf Foundation, Inc.
Theda Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation
The DeAtley Family Foundation
UnityPoint Health – Meriter Foundation
Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services – COVID Vaccine Outreach
City of Madison CDD
Dane County Department of Human Services
The Cremer Foundation
The Evjue Foundation
Madison Community Foundation – Ecumenical Housing Corp. Component Fund
PRL Keystone Foundation
City of Madison
Dane County Department of Human Services
DOA DEHCR
FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program
Green Bay Packers Foundation
HUD Emergency Solutions Grant (EHH Program)
Safe Shelter and Homelessness Grants (SSHG)
State Shelter Subsidy Grant (SSSG)
United Way of Dane County
WI DOA DEHCR Homeless Case Management Services Grant
Attic Angel Association
Henry J. Predolin Foundation
MMSD Esser Funds (ARPA)
The Evjue Foundation
Henry J. Predolin Foundation
City of Madison CDD
Dane County Department of Human Services
Dane County Tamara D. Grigsby Office for Equity and Inclusion Dept.
The Evjue Foundation, Inc.
Madison Metropolitan School District
Monona Grove Liberal Arts Charter School for the 21st Century
UW School of Medicine and Public Health – Wisconsin Partnership Program
City of Madison
United Way of Dane County
Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Medicaid Services
A Fund for Women, a component fund of Madison Community Foundation
City of Madison CDD
Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation
United Way of Dane County
Youth Program
Cap Times Kids Fund
City of Madison CDD
Dane County Department of Human Services
Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
United Way of Dane County
Berbee Derby & Technology Education Foundation
City of Madison CDD
Dane County FSET
Google
HIRE Initiative
LabCorp Charitable Foundation
Promega
United Way of Dane County
WI DOA Employment Grant (EG)
Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
and Public Health (Basic Tech Skills Program)YWCA USA
In Kind Supporters
American Printing
Burn Bootcamp -Dane County locations
Cottingham & Butler
Kollath CPA
Planet Propaganda
Total Awards
TDS Telecom
UW Credit Union
Wisconsin School of Business | UW-Madison
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Please note, Partners listed above are those businesses, foundations and entities who donated over $500, thus far, in 2023 or are in a current grant cycle. (We apologize that we can’t list every supporter. We list event Sponsors on the webpage marketing each specific event.) This list was last updated on 12/06/2023. We aim to update the list each quarter. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to sclausenruppert@ywcamadison.org.
Companies usually partner with YWCA Madison in one of two ways:
Corporate Sponsorship
Corporate sponsorship is a way that companies and organizations publicly demonstrate they stand with YWCA Madison and our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. The dollars raised from these events support our critical programming, such as housing and employment services. YWCA Madison, annually, hosts one Circle fundraising event, one Women of Distinction Awards, and a Racial Justice Summit.
Circle:
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Circle is YWCA Madison’s biggest fundraising event built on the power of individual philanthropy.
This event attracts over 900 attendees and features inspirational stories from past participants of YWCA Madison programs. This inspiring event is a favorite in the community and a great way for your organization to both show your support and bring your employees to learn about our mission, values, and work.
Women of Distinction Leadership Awards:
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Women of Distinction honors women in our community who have demonstrated a commitment to eliminating racism and empowering women through a variety of avenues. This award has an historic significance in our community.
YWCA Madison Racial Justice Summit:
September 25 - 27, 2024
YWCA Madison’s Racial Justice Summit is a regional conference that brings together community stakeholders, nationally-known keynote speakers and researchers, as well as local experts and advocates for the common goal of advancing racial justice & equity.
Our approach is intersectional and focuses on building meaningful relationships and networks that help participants carry the conference experience forward.
Please reach out to Andrea Zea to learn about Sponsorships or to begin a conversation about what a strategic partnership could look like for your company.
Programmatic Support
Programmatic Support is a way to directly invest in the work and mission of YWCA Madison. This support can be one-time or multi-year and can be transformational for our ability to provide services that positively impact women and people of color in our community.
We have three main program areas and we’d love to discuss which area resonates with your philanthropic goals.
YWCA Madison is the largest provider of affordable housing for women in Dane County. We have 8 housing programs that include:
Single Women’s Permanent Housing
Family Shelter
Single Moms Transitional Housing
Four Scattered Site Housing Programs in the community
Support for housing programs helps cover the cost such as case management, support services, space costs, transportation and food costs.
YWCA Madison has been providing employment training and retention programming for two decades. Our goal is creating career paths for women and people of color to obtain and maintain family-sustaining wages.
YWeb Career Academy
Drivers License Recovery Program
JobRide; Contract Rides
Funding Employment and Training helps providing training, transportation, case management and allows us to be responsive to changes in our community.
YWCA Madison is a bold leader in pursuing racial justice and equity in our community. We do this through:
The Racial Justice Summit
Corporate Training: Creating Equitable Organizations
Restorative Justice
Community Diversion: Opportunity for young people who have received a municipal ticket to participate in a restorative process
School Restorative Justice: Work within schools to provide a restorative conflict resolution approach
Contact Andrea Zea to begin a conversation about what a strategic partnership could look like for your company.