The Kids Fund is a non-profit, tax-exempt, public grant-making charitable organization dedicated to assisting disadvantaged children and youth in Dane County. Partnered with The Capital Times, it pools contributions from residents to support the needs of kids and their families through grants to non-profit organizations.
The Kids Fund focuses on directing its grant-making efforts towards four general areas to benefit children and families in Dane County: 1) Encouraging and strengthening the positive development of children and families through constructive learning and recreational activities. 2) Assisting children and families dealing with challenges such as alcohol or drug abuse and mental illness. 3) Helping families meet the needs of children with disabilities. 4) Supporting families, children, and youth by bringing services and activities to local neighborhoods and communities. Grants can go up to $3,000, with the possibility of exceeding this amount upon formal approval by the organization's leadership committees.