2nd Market Capital Economic Opportunity Foundation announces $90,000 in support of Madison-area organizations
June 14, 2022 –2nd Market Capital Economic Opportunity Foundation, (2eof), the community outreach arm of 2nd Market Capital Advisory, a registered investment advisor located in Madison, Wisconsin announces the approval of $90,000 in matching grants to Madison-area nonprofits committed to improving the lives of young people in our community.
We believe the best way to enable all children to succeed in school, careers, and life is to provide access to educational and economic opportunities.
OUR 2022 PARTNERS:
Badger Rock Urban Farms – $10,000 matching grant to support Badger Rock Urban Farm’s efforts to provide gardening and culinary-based educational opportunities for students and families in the Badger Rock Neighborhood. Donations made to Badger Rock Urban Farms (a Rooted program) will be matched up to $10,000 through December 15, 2022.
Literacy Network – $10,000 matching grant to support Literacy Network’s mission to help adult learners in Dane County improve their skills for educational and financial opportunities. We know parents are a child’s first and most important teacher. Donations made to help Literacy Network increase its capacity to serve new applicants will be matched up to $10,000 through December 15, 2022.
Madison Parks Foundation – $10,000 matching grant to support the Madison Parks Foundation’s efforts to build community and provide opportunities in the Northside neighborhoods through their collaboration with the Warner Parks Community Recreation Center. 2eof will match donations to the Madison Parks Foundation up to $10,000 through December 15, 2022.
The Mellowhood Foundation – $10,000 matching grant to support The Mellowhood Foundation’s mission to provide opportunities for youth and parents in underserved and undervalued Madison neighborhoods. Donations made to The Mellowhood Foundation will be matched up to $10,000 through December 15, 2022.
Operation Fresh Start – $25,000 matching grant to Operation Fresh Start in support of its mission to provide disconnected youth a path to self-sufficiency. Donations made to Operation Fresh Start will be matched up to $25,000 through December 15, 2022.
Simpson Street Free Press – $25,000 matching grant to the Simpson Street Free Press in support of its mission to deliver rigorous academic instruction in after-school settings and spread a positive message of youth achievement, academic success, and community service. 2eof will match donations to the Simpson Street Free Press up to $25,000 through December 15, 2022.
About 2nd Market Capital Economic Opportunity Foundation (2eof):
In 2018, through an initial grant of $1M appreciated stock, 2nd Market Capital (2MC) funded the 2nd Market Capital Economic Opportunity Foundation (2eof). As available, 2MC will make annual stock grants to the foundation.
2nd Market Capital Economic Opportunity Foundation (2eof) supports local organizations working to positively impact the lives of children and young people in our community by providing grants (primarily through matching funds) for education, youth development, and career and workforce readiness programs. To learn more, visit www.2eof.org
Contact:
Robin Sherman, Executive Director,
2nd Market Capital Economic Opportunity Foundation
608-833-793 x200, rsherman@2eof.org
www.2eof.org
You can download our announcement here