Donor Stories

Hank Aaron

Thanks to a former Milwaukee Brewer, area youth are chasing their dreams on and off the field. Read More>>

Cecilia Borentisch

One woman’s career path wasn’t easy but through a bequest, she is making sure other students don’t face the same challenges. Read More>>

James and Reopa Brown

Through retirement and their donor advised fund, these childhood sweethearts are sharing the many blessings they have received over their lifetime. Read More>>

Andrea and Anthony Bryant

They hold the key to the city of Waukesha and use their fund to continue investing in its growth. Read More>>

Bucyrus International

Donor advised fund used as vehicle to preserve manufacturer’s legacy within greater Milwaukee community. Read More>>

Jenny and Marshall Chay

A career at the Golden Arches gives Wauwatosa couple a golden opportunity to give back. Read More>>

Christin Cleaver

Granddaughter of manufacturing entrepreneur uses her grandparents' fund to help bring happiness, harmony into area lives. Read More>>

Lucy Cohn

Nurse uses Foundation fund to pay it forward after lifetime of giving back. Read More>>

Farnham Family

Family values serve as guiding force behind one family's grantmaking. Read More>>

Ted and Jeanne Hasbrook

How one Arizona couple feels at home, though they live nearly 2,000 miles away. Read More>>

Mary Henszey

A fellow philanthropist and Oconomowoc resident inspires woman to strengthen sense of community through her own fund.  Read More>>

High Point Fund

Arts community comes together to support work of Milwaukee’s African-American artists  Read More>>

Judy and Gary Jorgensen

Philanthropy is a multi-generational family affair for one Oconomowoc couple. Read More>>

Joe and Annie Kennedy

Former teachers are channeling their passion for education and Milwaukee children into their philanthropy. Read More>>

Judy Keyes

A Milwaukee native expands her philanthropic horizon and that of her grandchildren through her donor advised fund. Read More>>

Bill and Christie Krugler

Whitefish Bay couple are partners in life, philanthropy and building a better Milwauke

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Catherine and Walter Lindsay

Third generation of Scotland native carries on family’s legacy of giving with Foundation’s help. Read more>>

Justin Philipp Meyer

Greenfield couple celebrates son’s life and legacy through memorial fund. Read More>>

Bob Monday

Through his donor advised fund, Brookfield grandfather teaches the next generation about gratitude and giving back

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Mary L. Nohl

More than a decade has passed since her death, but through her fund, a local artist is creating new art opportunities for the next generation. Read more>>

Dick Paddock

The seeds of philanthropy from one former Time Insurance Co. chairman grew into 400 acres of flora and fauna in Mequon. Read More>>

Gertrude Payton and Shelia Payton

One family’s scholarship fund gives them the opportunity to help African American students fulfill their educational dreams. Read more>>

Joan Robertson

Daughter of outspoken pacifist and suffragette charts her own course toward building a better world through philanthropy. Read more>>

Roger and Cindy Schaus

A couple’s passion for creating opportunities for others in need leads to creation of donor advised fund. Read more>>

Dorothy Shaw

Brief mention in woman’s bequest leads to research program that has invested more than $12 million over the past 30 years. Read More>>

Irv Terchak

Unassuming millionaire next door leaves library generous thank you. Read More>>

Three Bridges Park

Agency endowment seen as critical piece for Three Bridges Park to create a lasting legacy for the community

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Mary Tingley

The art of making a difference – beautifully. Read more>>

Andy Wright and Charlie Wright Jr.

Young professionals from River Hills are building their charitable legacy while building their careers. Read More>>

Doug and Sharon Ziegler

West Bend philanthropic power couple use their fund to grow the community’s next generation of leaders. Read more>>