The Foundation is committed to supporting the education of every child by raising private funds, awarding grants, developing community partnerships, and advocating for Madison’s public schools. Established in 2001 by a group of community leaders and former educators, the Foundation believes that every child deserves the best education. Since its founding, the Foundation has given back over $20.5 million to Madison public schools for creative and innovative projects which could not otherwise be funded through the core school budget.