Teachers determined to help all of their students learn and thrive; women passionate about promoting careers in science for other women and girls; men dedicated to mentoring at-risk boys; families honoring a loved one’s legacy; parents who want to teach their children the importance of giving; couples who share a passion for the arts.
An Enchanted Forest: Steve Morton
An important part of Steve Morton’s legacy came together when he discovered a way to protect and preserve his family’s 120-acre retreat within the picturesque Driftless Area of southwest Wisconsin through Madison Community Foundation.
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Unlocking Our Community's Potential: Mary Burke
A conversation with fundholder, Legacy Society member, and former Board member Mary Burke.
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Leaving a Legacy: James Tye and Gabriel Neves
When James Tye and Gabriel Neves decided to leave a charitable giving legacy, two words drove their decision: "Madison" and "lakes."
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History Lesson: The Stark Family's Long Legacy
Phil Stark has fond childhood memories of visiting his father, Paul, in the building that’s now home to Madison Community Foundation. Built in 1926 to house the office of The Paul E. Stark Company, now Stark Company Realtors, the historic structure was revitalized and reopened as Austin Place in 2014 by the Block 100 Foundation created by Jerry Frautschi and Pleasant Rowland.
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The Art of Giving: Orange and Dean Schroeder
Orange’s Fund for the Arts supports annual scholarships available to all high school graduates who have participated in the Madison Youth Choirs and Dean’s fund supports UW Opera as well as Dean and Orange’s own nonprofit, the Handel Aria Competition.
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On Their Way: Mann Educational Opportunity Fund
The Mann Educational Opportunity Fund is a scholarship honoring Bernard and Kathlyn Mann, longtime Madison residents whose strong belief in education helped ensure the graduation of their five children from Madison Memorial High School and later from universities.
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Global Good: Tom Popp
Some people play golf in retirement. Tom Popp chose philanthropy.
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Planning for the Future: Jane Earl
Jane Earl wants to ensure her favorite causes in her favorite community are supported forever.
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For the Love of Madison: Roberta Gassman and Lester Pines
Taking Root: Donor's Gift Will Grow Forever
An $8,000 gift from a donor-advised fund at Madison Community Foundation is enabling Dane County Parks and Operation Fresh Start (OFS) to team up for trees.
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A Path to Giving: Carol & John Toussaint
Carol and John Toussaint’s path to charitable giving began early in life.
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All Hands on Deck: 100 Black Men of Madison
When Madison native Chris Canty asked his father, Wayne, if he could join 100 Black Men of Madison, a youth leadership and development program for area youth, particularly young men of color, the response was direct and definitive: "Are you ready?"
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The Joy of Giving: Sally & John Ouellette
When Sally and John Ouellette took a financial advisor’s suggestion and created the Ouellette Family Donor Advised Fund, they never imagined the joy it would bring them. Now, nearly two decades later, the endowment has allowed them to give away more than their original investment. Not only that, the fund today is worth more.
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Leaving a Legacy: Jane Coleman
Jane Coleman loves big-picture thinking - and big-picture giving. That's why she named Madison Community Foundation as a beneficiary in her will to make sure big ideas have a home for generations to come.
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