About the Foundation
Our mission
The Foundation supports and enhances the Dane County Parks through philanthropic community engagement.
Our vision is a thriving and financially sustainable Dane County Parks system that is treasured and enjoyed by the entire community.
Our values
- Commitment to philanthropy and investment in public natural spaces
- Conservation and stewardship of land and natural resources
- A connected and engaged community
- Equitable access, inclusion, and representation
- Health, wellbeing, and quality of life
- Encouraging and educating youth in the outdoors
History of the Foundation
The Foundation’s work began in 2013 with the goal of establishing an endowment to provide long-term support to Dane County Parks. The Friends of Dane County Parks Endowment has grown to nearly one-million dollars and provides annual support to the Dane County Parks and Friends groups to implement projects in the areas of volunteerism, interpretation, and education. In 2017, the Foundation incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to grow its impact and begin raising funds that allow the Dane County Parks to plan and lead larger projects in alignment with the priorities set in the Dane County Parks and Open Spaces Plan.
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The Foundation for Dane County Parks’ mission is to support and enhance the Dane County Parks through philanthropic community engagement. Donations made to the Foundation are tax-deductible as allowed by law (EIN 82-3435481).
