Madison South Foundation Hits its Stride
April 28, 2008 - By Steve Busalacchi
The Madison South Rotary Foundation has more than a quarter million dollars in its corpus and received about $110,000 worth of funding requests this year alone, says Foundation President Joe Balles. “The brat stand is really what this club is about,” says Joe, of the club’s main fundraising mechanism.
Joe is happy to report that the brat stand now grosses approximately $60,000 per year, enabling the Foundation to directly fund needy projects on Madison’s south side, including swimming lessons at Goodman Pool for youngsters, as well assistance for the poor in other countries.
Some of the of the money awarded this year went to two international projects
spearheaded by Rotary South members; Greg Stroncek (facial surgery in Mexico) and Ashok Rajpal (school supplies for India’s poor).
Joe noted that in order to receive funding, a group must be a 501c3 and is eligible for up to $2,500.

MSR Foundation Grants Available
February 11, 2008 - The Madison South Rotary Foundation supports many community initiatives and charities each year.  We are now accepting applications for annual grants.  Click here for a copy of this year’s grant application.  Deadline for submission is Friday, March 14, 2008.

A Great Season for the MSR Brat Stand!  
November 10, 2007 - Saturday marked the seventh and final game of the season for the football Badgers and the MSR Brat Gang.  Thanks to the dedicated fans and loyal long time patrons, Madison South Rotary raised over $71,000 this year!  Proceeds will be distributed among 40+ organizations and local charities in Madison.  Click here to listen to the season wrap-up report as Fletch & Dana from WOLX interview MSR Brat Czar, Dennis Barnum.