Moments in Philanthropy || September 2009

 

In This Issue


New funds
Gifts received year to date
Tribute to Irwin Goodman
Phyllis Lovrien named as new MCF Board Chair
Murph and Anne Wolman Fund for Children
American Girl’s Fund for Children Awards $100,000
Sweet Charity Lemonade
Waunakee Public Library endowment
 

New funds 


Barbara Ritchie Flanagan Endowment Fund for the benefit of FMPS

Charles Yvlisaker Red Balloon Fund

Effigy Tree Endowment

MSCR Pontoon Boat Passthrough

 

Gifts received year to date

As of September 1, 2009, MCF received 1,516 gifts year to date, totaling approximately $3.6 million.  Of those donations, 56% were from donors in Madison, and 44% came from people living outside of Madison.  


Saying goodbye to Irwin Goodman

“There is no way to completely quantify the impact Irwin Goodman had on his beloved community,” says Kathleen Woit, President of MCF. “Irwin and Bob gave powerfully to this community, creating assets and projects that provide immediate well-being and will continue to benefit generations to come. We are honored that they chose to partner with MCF to facilitate their philanthropy with a permanent endowment.” 

Irwin moved to Madison in 1933 and later with his brother Bob bought out the family-owned Goodman's Jewelers, a State Street icon still known as Madison's oldest full-service jewelry store. Respected and loved for their kindness, honesty, and integrity, they were generous in choosing to share their wealth with their community and over time created a roster of projects breathtaking in scope.

A former Army special services officer in charge of the athletic and training program at Camp Lee, Virginia, Irwin held a life-long commitment to health and physical development. The Goodman Pool, the University of Wisconsin “Goodman Diamond” Women’s Softball Stadium, Goodman (formerly Atwood) Community Center, the Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community Campus in Verona and countless other health, education, senior and child-centered facilities and programs carry the Goodman name. The projects also carry on the brothers’ intention to create health and wellness for all. Various Jewish services, Badger State Games, the Rotary Foundation, many scholarship programs, and a myriad of cultural organizations and events all benefited from the brothers’ philanthropy. 

Irwin was often awarded and recognized for his service on boards, councils, committees and panels, but it was the community he loved so well that benefited most. Irwin’s legacy of caring and encouragement can be seen all over Dane County and remind us that the best success is success that is shared.
 

Phyllis Lovrien named as new MCF Board Chair

At the annual meeting of the MCF Board of Governors in May Phyllis Lovrien was elected to take over Chairmanship of the Board as David Reinecke, Chair for the past two years, completed his tenure.  

“David Reinecke has served us well as Board Chair during a tumultuous economic time,” stated Kathleen Woit, MCF President. “We are grateful for the legal acumen and calm leadership he brought to our proceedings, and we thank him for his exemplary service as chair.”

Phyllis Lovrien is Second Vice President – Wealth Management, and Financial Advisor specializing in retirement planning with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.  Having obtained her MBA from the University of Chicago, Phyllis worked for many years as a Vice President of Oscar Mayer, the first woman to hold an executive position at the company. She has been on the Board of MCF since 2002. 

“The careful stewardship of my predecessors has created a strong and dynamic organization that will fare well in the future,” said Phyllis. “My commitment is for the board to continue to be alert and responsive to a need for building assets that enhance Dane County. It is also our job to encourage and enhance philanthropic interest and involvement within the community.”

Phyllis recently completed eight years on the MATC Foundation Board of Directors, and along with many other community service commitments, currently sits on the Olbrich Gardens Investment Committee. 
 

Murph and Anne Wolman Fund for Children

Former Wisconsin State Journal publisher J. Martin “Murph” Wolman and his wife, Anne, contributed abundantly to Madison area charities, especially those benefiting children.  In their honor, the board of Youth Services, Inc. recently created the Murph and Anne Wolman Fund for Children at the Madison Community Foundation.

The Fund will support the immediate needs of children living in the WI State Journal/Youth Services, Inc. service area that encompasses the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD).  Immediate needs include physical items such as coats, boots, hats, gloves, eye glasses, and hearing aids that remove barriers for children to actively participate in school learning activities.  School social workers, working with students and their families, will make requests for distributions to the Foundation for Madison Public Schools (FMPS), the designated charity recipient of the Fund.  

MCF is grateful for the giving example of Murph and Anne Wolman, and extends a special thank you to WI State Journal Publisher Bill Johnston, WI Youth Services Chair Rick Uhlman of CUNA Mutual Group, and inimitable journalist Bill Wineke for their foresight to create this fund that benefits Madison area children in need - forever.

To make a contribution to the fund click here.
 

American Girl’s Fund for Children Awards $100,000

American Girl Fund for Children awards grants each year that expose children to excellence in arts, culture, entertainment, or hands-on education related to the arts or the environment.  The fund is administered by the Madison Community Foundation, working in tandem with executives from American Girl Brands, LLC.  This year the Fund is awarding ten $10,000 awards to each of the following organizations:

 Agency
Project
 American Players Theatre 
Education Outreach
 Friends of the Waisman Center  
Waisman Center Children's Theatre (WCCT)
 Li Chiao-Ping Dance 
Dance for Young Audiences
 Lussier Community Education CenterArt a la Carte
 Madison Metro School District  
Villager Mall Community Mosaic
 Opera for the Young“Rusalka”
 PlayTime Productions 
“Little Match Girl” & “Sleeping Beauty”
 Simpson Street Free Press 
Wisconsin Museum Series
 TAPIT/New Works, Inc.
Making Mentors in the Bully Free Zone
 Community GroundWorks at Troy Gardens  
Kids' Gardening Program


Sweet Charity Lemonade

This month, Greg Lampe walked into the MCF office and placed over $1,100.00 in small bills on the desk of accounting manager Connie Tibbetts.

“Those are the proceeds of the Four Corners and Land Recreation campers’ lemonade stand from July 28th,” Lampe said proudly. “This year the kids dedicated the lemonade fundraiser to the Village of Shorewood Hills Second Chance Apartment Project. They did a fabulous job.”

A unique alliance of the Village of Shorewood Hills residents, Madison Community Foundation, The Road Home, the YMCA, and Midvale Community Lutheran Church, the Second Chance Apartment Project provides two years of rent, furniture, house wares, and mentorship for a family mired in homelessness. The objective is to stabilize the lives in an entire family and help them create a sustainable future. The current recipients are the third family to go through the program. 

“Shorewood residents generously step up for this project,” added Lampe. “Residents express pride in providing support. The recipients experience profound relief and get their lives back on track through schooling or job stability. It truly takes a village.”

To contribute to this fund, click here.
 

Waunakee Public Library endowment

Three Dane County libraries - Waunakee, Monona, and Sequoya - are presently creating endowments to ensure programming not covered by their normal budgets. The goal of each library is to raise at least $100,000 by December 31, 2009, which will be matched by MCF with $1 for every $2 of donated funds.  

The Waunakee Public Library Forever Fund is an endowment that is tapped for innovative programming such as author visits, lecture series, technology upgrades, staff development, and special children’s features. As of September 1, the current total is just under $30,000. 

“The Waunakee community has told us they want more programming from their library, and we are conducting a grassroots campaign to provide that,” said Susan Hedrick, Waunakee Library Director. “The community is being called on to step up to create the icing on the cake as far as programming is concerned.”  

Yard signs all over Waunakee remind people to donate to the cause. Tee shirts with the Waunakee Library logo are for sale at the library and almost every local cultural event. Earlier this year, the local utility company included fund request slips in their monthly mailings which netted about $3000. 

“I truly cannot think of a more worthwhile contribution…that will benefit so many for so long,” said Tanya Cunningham, President of the Waunakee Airport & Pilots Association, when she sent in the proceeds from a pancake breakfast. “I am a huge fan and supporter of libraries, and feel that they are one of the true cornerstones of our democracy!”

The pressure is on to meet the fundraising deadline. Funds or pledges for all three libraries must be received on or before Dec 31, 2009, to receive the matching grant. 

To contribute online to any of the library endowment campaigns, visit:

Waunakee: click here.  

Monona: click here.

Sequoya Branch: click here.