We thank the following visionaries who worked through the summer of 2000 to establish the Madison Public Schools Foundation:
Alice Benn, Joann Elder, Mary Gulbrandsen, Don Hafeman, Carroll Heideman, Virginia Henderson, Howard Landsman, Elaine Lohr, Don McCloskey, John Matthews, John Olson, Art Rainwater, Doug Ritchie, and Len Rush.
MPSF is excited to have the experienced local leader serve as the organization’s next President, effective June 1, 2026.
On April 30, 2026, the Madison Public Schools Foundation welcomed educators, business leaders, civic partners, and community advocates to the 4th Annual Schools Make Madison Summit at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Fitchburg.
Over the course of a dynamic morning, attendees gathered not just to discuss the future of Madison’s public schools—but to actively shape it.