We Won the Q3 2025 100 Men of Dane County Grant – $87,000 for Our Forever Home!

We won the Q3 2025 100 Men of Dane County Grant- $87,000 for Our Forever Home!

We are thrilled to announce that GiGi’s Playhouse Madison has been awarded the Q3 2025 100 Men of Dane County grant, totaling $87,000! This incredible gift will go directly toward our Capital Campaign fundraising goal, and thanks to a generous family foundation, every $2 we raise is matched with $1, up to $1 million. That means this grant will be doubled in impact, bringing us closer than ever to making our new forever home a reality.

Since January 2018, 100 Men of Dane County has granted over $2.6 million to local charities serving women and children. For this quarter, 30 deserving organizations applied. The field was narrowed down to the top three, and members voted after reviewing applications and watching each organization’s video submission.

We’re so excited to share the video we submitted because creating it was truly a community effort! In just a matter of days, our volunteers and participants jumped in to provide program footage (as they always do with joy and enthusiasm). Our Board President crafted a heartfelt script, our Executive Director recorded the narration, and our amazing volunteer, Faith Dey, donated her professional video services to produce a polished final product in record time. Watch the Video Here

Winning this grant is about more than just dollars. It is about recognition of our mission, the power of our community, and the belief that individuals with Down syndrome and their families deserve a place that celebrates and supports them every day. We are deeply grateful to the members of 100 Men of Dane County for not only investing in our work but for helping us build a more inclusive future in Dane County.

To everyone who played a role in this, from providing video clips to writing scripts to cheering us on, thank you. This win belongs to our entire GiGi’s Playhouse Madison family.