MGE Foundation
Madison Gas and Electric's (MGE) commitment to those we serve extends far beyond reliable energy. Established in 1966, the MGE Foundation is MGE's philanthropic arm. Support from the Foundation helps our local organizations improve lives today and the lives of future generations by working to preserve the long-term health and vitality of our community. In the last five years, the Foundation has given more than $8.7 million to more than 400 community organizations.
MGE Foundation giving
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Giving back, partnering and working to support our community
As your community energy company, we are committed to improving the quality of life for all who live and work here. We contribute to and help to better our community in three different ways:
- Charitable giving through the MGE Foundation.
- Corporate giving by MGE through partnerships, collaborations and projects with local organizations and stakeholders. MGE collaborates and works together with hundreds of organizations to provide service, help improve lives, tackle challenges and seize opportunities facing our community. We partner with local stakeholders in a variety of ways to advance shared goals and initiatives.
- Volunteerism and service of our valued employees, who embody what it means to serve as your community energy company. MGE employees play an active role in helping our community, and volunteering is one of the ways we offer support.
MGE’s Employee Volunteer Network provides an opportunity for employees to connect around volunteer opportunities in our community. In addition to MGE’s Employee Volunteer Network, many of our more than 700 employees volunteer, outside of their jobs at MGE, on local boards and committees and as members of economic development and nonprofit organizations.
In 2023, United Way of Dane County celebrated 101 years of impact in the community. MGE is a longtime supporter and partner of United Way. The organization’s extensive reach helps our customers and broader community. United Way works toward lasting change, sharing MGE’s goal of making our community a better place to live, work and enjoy.
MGE consistently ranks among the top 10 companies in total donations to United Way. In 2023, MGE and our generous employees and retirees gave more than $292,000 to the local campaign. Some employees also took time out of their busy schedules to volunteer by packing more than 2,000 diapers into about 200 packs for distribution by The Village Diaper Bank. This organization partners with local service groups to provide free diapers to disadvantaged families while raising awareness of the basic health need for diapers.
MGE employees also serve on various United Way boards, committees and Leadership Giving groups, helps to set the direction and address the needs facing our community.
