donation opportunities

• Donate to our Annual Giving Campaign
• Honor or memorialize someone special with a gift to the Foundation
• Contribute to the Shelley Burns Memorial Scholarship Fund
• Give towards our Endowment Fund and help provide longer-term sustainable funding for MTSD

more ways to donate

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

Memorials are donations made in memory of individuals.

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In-kind donations for the Tartan Bash online auction can be made now through mid-February. Gift cards, items, services, and experiences all support our largest fundraiser. 

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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.

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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 >>

Fund a grant in full like the Homestead High School Writing Lab or an MTEF program like Excellence in Education.

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

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recognition

Donations are recognized as follows:

• LEGACY - $20,000 and up
• VISIONARY - $15,000 to $19,999
• EMPOWERER - $10,000 to $14,999
• INNOVATOR - $5,000 to $9,999
• INSPIRER - $2,500 to $4,999
• COLLABORATOR - $1,000 to $2,499
• MENTOR - $500 to $999
• PARTNER - $100 to $499
• SUPPORTER - 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.