About the Foundation

Our Mission

The Monona Grove Education Foundation supports the Monona Grove School District in pushing the boundaries of curricular and extracurricular activities throughout the District. The Foundation works with teachers and staff to promote an innovative, well-rounded education inside and outside of the classroom.

What MGEF Does

The Monona Grove Education Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit whose primary mission is to raise funds to support projects and programs that will enhance educational excellence in the Monona Grove School District.

The Foundation is supported solely by generous gifts from individuals, groups, and businesses. Funds from the Foundation will be primarily used to support the needs of the Monona Grove School District and to implement proposals that show promise of enriching the educational opportunities throughout the district. Funds may also be provided to support meritorious extra-curricular projects and to assist in the acquisition of educational materials and facilities.

Through funding of innovative and original programs, the Foundation seeks to take the educational experience beyond the expected level. These resources will enhance the total educational program and expose students and staff to new perspectives in learning. It is the Foundation's expectation that programs and projects supported by the Foundation will help refine educational innovations to ultimately provide Monona Grove students with added knowledge and skills.

Foundation’s Independence

The Foundation is independent from the Monona Grove School District and the Monona Grove Board of Education. However, the Foundation will give the Board of Education written notice of any funds awarded and will not award funds for projects which are inconsistent with the educational mission of the Monona Grove School District. The Foundation may use school facilities as a meeting place and as a registered office.

Foundation’s History

In May 1994, the Monona Grove Education Foundation was incorporated by a group of dedicated community members who recognized the Monona Grove School District lacked sufficient resources to meet their needs. Through foundation efforts and that of others, the impact has reached every areas of the district. The foundation today is an evolution of their vision to make our district one of the best.

Meet the MGEF Board

The Monona Grove Education Foundation Board of Directors governs the Foundation’s operations. Board members are elected to two-year terms with the ability to be reelected. All directors serve without pay. The board meets on the second Tuesday of each month with additional sub-committee meetings throughout the year as necessary. 

Leadership

Board Members

Emeritus Board Members: Carol Appleton, Gordon McChesney (retired principal), Larry Schmitt,
William Rameker, Edward Young, Kathy Bultman
We mourn the passing of Kathy Thomas, our dear friend and long time board member.