The Way to Madison LakeWay begins with Madison LakeWay Partners!

Your donation will help achieve a vision over 100 years in the making. Successful implementation of the master plan will depend on continuing support from project advocates and the private sector. The City of Madison together with the Madison LakeWay Partners seek to develop productive, public/private partnerships and identify philanthropic opportunities to realize the Madison LakeWay vision.

The first phase of construction for Madison LakeWay is planned to start in 2026. In the meantime, because this project relies on public-private partnerships, we must build a robust Madison LakeWay Partners organization. The Madison LakeWay can't become a reality without a strong, fully functioning organization to raise millions in funds, support the planning and construction process, and develop programming and stewardship that will ensure the LakeWay’s success for decades to come.

You can help by donating to support the growth and strength of the Madison LakeWay Partners.

To learn how your organization can become involved, contact partners@madisonlakeway.org

Donate by mail

Madison LakeWay Partners
PO Box 259173
Madison, WI, 53725

Madison LakeWay Partners is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations to the organization are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Additional Ways to Give

Employer matches
You can double or triple your impact with a matching gift from your employer! Find out if your company will match your generous donation by contacting your HR department.

Donations from corporations
Support from businesses large and small are welcome. If you represent the charitable giving arm of a corporation, please feel free to get in touch with us any time. If you are interested in receiving marketing benefits for your gift, we are also happy to discuss opportunities to sponsor an upcoming event.

IRA rollover contributions
IRA-holders of 70½ years of age or older may make charitable contributions from their IRA to qualified organizations (up to $100,000 per year). This is a fantastic way to make an impact through your contribution without treating the donation as taxable income. Talk to your financial or legal advisor about making this type of contribution today.

Donor-advised funds
Contribute to Madison LakeWay Partners' success through your Donor Advised Fund. Contact your fund’s administrator to give to Madison LakeWay Partners.

Our EIN is 83-2870712.

Madison LakeWay Partners
PO Box 259173
Madison, WI, 53725

Key Supporters

Clean Lakes Alliance
MG&E Foundation
destination Madison
Findorff Building & Beyond
Madison Community Foundation
Alliant Energy Foundation
Madison Parks Foundation
40 Years of Hospitality. NCG
Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison
Evjue Foundation

Thanks to all our individual donors for their generous donations:

Tim Anderson

Deborah Archer

Allen Arntsen & Elizabeth Erickson

George Austin

Brenda Baker

Mark Bakken

Jim & Libby Bradley

Michelle Cihla

Jen & Brandon Davie

Rahel Desalegne

Alan Fish

Aaron Frank

Jerry Frautschi

Grant Frautschi

Ed & Melissa Freer

Rachel Gallagher

Bill Gillen

Darcy Haber

Jeff Haupt

Duncan Highsmith & Ana Araujo

Nancy Hochstetter

Drew Howick

Jason Ilstrup & Rachel Sattler

Fred Klancnik

Eric & Fern Knepp

Doug Kozel

Tyler Leeper

Sally Martin (Martin Family Foundation)

Marty & Steve Meek

Al Meyer

Dave Mollenhoff

Sarah Neujahr

Tom Neujahr

Margaret O’Donoghue & Steven Veazie

Claire & Thomas Olesksiak

Nickolas Palkowski

Craig & Katie Parsons

Jamie Patrick

Blaine & Kim Renfert

Carol Richard & Fred Berg

Jennifer & Doug Rubingh

Donald & Barbara Sanford

Linda Scott

Raj Shukla & Barbara Frank

Mark Schmitz

Mary Lang Sollinger

Sue Springman

Mitch Thiemann

Laura & David Thomson

Tripp Widder