We invite you to create a legacy for the benefit of future generations of Madison public school students and staff.
About the Legacy Circle Program
The Foundation launched the Schools Make Madison Legacy Circle as a way to honor individuals and families who have made planned gift arrangements that benefit Madison public schools. We invite you to share your story and to join the Legacy Circle, demonstrating your enduring commitment to Madison public schools.
Member Stories
Together we have collectively committed 51 years of our working lives invested in the children and families of the Madison Metropolitan School District. We like many of you have important family connections to the future citizens of our state and we plan to continue our investment in their education.
Doug served as MMSD superintendent from 1967 to 1980. Over his tenure, he worked tirelessly to promote learning opportunities for all students and teachers.
Along the way, Patricia supported Doug in all his efforts to ensure a thriving Madison public school system. She was, in the words of her son, John, the “Superintendent of our Family, managing the household with five children.”
Ensuring future generations have the same or better opportunities than I did is why I serve on the board of Madison Public Schools Foundation and have committed to a planned gift through the Foundation’s Legacy Circle program. There’s no greater legacy than changing the lives of students.
As products of public schools – Mark from the Appleton (WI) Area School District and Melinda from Shelbyville (IN) Central Schools – they wanted to express their gratitude for these experiences and to support Sullivan’s “home district,” the Madison Metropolitan School District. Designating the Madison Public Schools Foundation for a bequest was the perfect way to accomplish their charitable goals.
The Foundation is honored to recognize the following Schools Make Madison Legacy members.
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George Austin and Martha Vukelich-Austin
Jeff and Angela Bartell
Shirley W. Baum
The Helen Boley Estate
Bonnie Bruce
Cynthia Chin
Alan and Karen Crossley
The Estate of Karen G. Gould
Sandra and David Gunderson
Mark P. and Melinda V. Heinritz
Mike Hertting
Howard and Judith Landsman
Sherry and Roger LePage
The Estate of Richard Linster
Elaine Lohr
Marty Malloy
Marvin and Patricia Meissen
Mary Ann Boyer Phillips and Robert E. Phillips
Patricia Schiro
Allen J. Shafer & Lydia Z. Shafer Irrevocable Trust
Steve Somerson and Helena Tsotsis
Jack Sweeney and Jodi Bender Sweeney
Larry Zanoni
The Madison Public Schools Foundation also recognizes the following permanent endowments, legacies established by individuals and families to support Madison public schools.
Kim Wing and Yoke Ping Chin Commemorative Scholarship Fund
The Helen Boley Estate gift helped update the library.
A Legacy Gift from the Helen Boley Estate
“The Helen Boley Estate gift allowed us to be creative and engage our community in planning for Leopold in ways that build community and develop trust among many stakeholders. Without this gift, we would not be able to engage in innovative thinking that is based on our equity vision and beliefs.”
Peg Keeler, Retired Principal, Leopold Elementary
To create your own legacy for Madison public schools, you’ll find needed information on our donor resources page, or contact Melinda Heinritz, President, Madison Public Schools Foundation, at [email protected] or 608.210.6902.