donation opportunities

• Donate to our Annual Giving Campaign
• Honor or memorialize someone special with a gift to the Foundation
• Make a donation to a deserving MTSD staff member with our Staff Appreciation Grant in May
• Give towards our Endowment Fund and help provide longer-term sustainable funding for MTSD

more ways to donate

Gifting securities is another great way to support the Education Foundation. Items such as stock or mutual fund shares and insurance policies can provide financial support in a straightforward process. Read more >>

Matching gifts from your employer or another business can multiply your donation. There are many businesses with programs that have helped to support MTEF in the past. Read more >>

Memorials are donations made in memory of individuals.

Honorariums can recognize a friend, relative, teacher, staff member, or special occasion.

Bequests
Contributions designated in wills or trusts.  The Foundation is able to provide the recommended language for bequests.

In-kind donations
Donations of materials and services are tax exempt to the extent allowed by law.

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recognition

Donations are recognized as follows:

• CHANCELLOR - $20,000 and up
• REGENT - $15,000 to $19,999
• EMERITUS - $10,000 to $14,999
• LEGACY - $5,000 to $9,999
• PROFESSOR - $2,500 to $4,999
• FELLOW - $1,000 to $2,499
• SCHOLAR - $500 to $999
• ASSOCIATE - $100 to $499
• FRIEND - up to $99

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How Your Gift will Benefit Our Schools

Unrestricted funds support areas of greatest need.

Designated funds are directed to a specific interest or project. Donations over $1,000 may be designated to a particular cause or school.  For more information, Contact Dani Melgaard.

Endowment funds allow us to invest in the future of Mequon-Thiensville Public Schools.