For Every Student. For Every School.
We champion Madison’s public schools through direct support, community connection, and a belief in what’s possible when we invest in education.
About Us
Dedicated to Madison. Focused on our youth.
Our schools make Madison. They give more than 25,000 students a place to discover who they are, build the skills they’ll need and find their place in the community. We connect community support to the classrooms, programs and educators who make that possible.
Outcomes
Results matter.
See our impact.
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Million dollar referenda package passed, led by our Strong Schools, Strong Community ‘yes vote’ campaign.
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Volunteer hours contributed through our Adopt-a-School partnership.
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Millions of dollars awarded through endowment grants.
Outcomes
Adopt-a-School. Adopt progress.
The Adopt-a-School program has connected Madison businesses, organizations and community members to public schools for more than 20 years. In 2025, partners contributed $837,000 through financial gifts, in-kind donations and volunteer hours. Since 2015, that investment totals more than $8.1 million.
Outcomes
Our teachers. Our heroes.
Our Teacher Support Network provides all Madison schools and students with essential supplies, snacks, personal hygiene items, and recess equipment. For decades teachers have filled these needs. Our goal is to eliminate those out-of-pocket expenses.
Outcomes
Empowering through endowment.
The Foundation stewards more than 170 endowment and program funds created by donors who care deeply about specific schools and students. In 2025, those funds distributed more than $150,000 directly to Madison schools, supporting arts, athletics, academic enrichment, and more.
Help us empower our students through opportunity.
“What can be more important to a child’s future than an excellent education? Their success is an investment in all our futures.”
Martha Vukelich-Austin, Schools Make Madison Champion Donor
Get Involved
Change lives. Your support of public schools is powerful.
Whether you’re part of a business or organization that wants to adopt a school, or you personally want to share your time and expertise, volunteering makes a critical difference for students. Whether you’re providing mentorship or helping at recess, no gesture is too small. There are a multitude of ways for you to get involved with our schools.