By giving a gift to First Foundation, you can support and enhance the programs and ministries that are most meaningful to you – from music ministries and Christian formation classes to Hope’s Home outreach and youth programming. Your gift will support the church today and, through the investments of First Foundation, will last a lifetime.
First Foundation supports intentional faith development opportunities offered through the First United Methodist Church in Madison.
There are several ways to make a donation now or later.
Or, make a cash donation by mailing your check to:
First United Methodist Church
203 Wisconsin Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
Specify that your donation is for First Foundation, and whether it is in support of a designated or undesignated fund. See ways we support First Church Ministries for more information on foundation funds.
To make a donation of some non-cash asset (such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, or your IRA Required Minimum Distribution), please contact us.
Consider giving a gift that lasts a lifetime and beyond to support a First United Methodist Church ministry you care about.
There are also many other ways that friends and families of First Church can support First Foundation, such as gifts of securities, life insurance, IRA qualified charitable distributions.
People who designate First Foundation in their will or estate plan are members of the Downtown for Good Society. Their gifts will help keep First Church Downtown for Good. To become a member of the Downtown for Good Society, simply notify the Foundation that you have included First Foundation in your will or estate plan.
Please consult your attorney and/or financial planner about the best way for you to make a gift to the First Foundation. See our Resources for Estate Planning page for more guidance on how to give a gift in your will or estate plan.