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Welcome to the Madison Education Foundation (MEF)

Welcome

Welcome to the home of the Madison Education Foundation in Madison County, Idaho. Our mission is to support, maintain, and enhance educational programs and activities for all students in Madison School District No. 321. Philanthropic and volunteer assistance from individuals, businesses, and community partners allows the Foundation to further advance and support the educational mission of Madison School District.

The Madison Education Foundation was established in 1993. Through donations, fund raisers and investments, the Foundation provides enhanced funding of educational programs and other opportunities for students of the Madison School District in Rexburg, Idaho. The Foundation has been organized and established as an 501(c)3 charitable organization allowing donations from individuals and organization to be tax deductible at the Federal level, and as both a deduction and a tax credit with the State of Idaho.

The Foundation is a separate and distinct organization and has no legal affiliation with any other organization, including the Madison School District. There is, however, coordination with the Foundation Board and District leadership to allow more efficient use of funds by the Foundation.

Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of business leaders, community members, and school district employees, the Foundation directs every donation back to students.

Through the years, the Madison Education Foundation has served as a vehicle for generating hundreds of thousands of dollars that benefit the students of the district. It is exciting to witness the generosity of the community in contributing to the education support of local children.

Making Tax-deductible Donations

Thousands of Reasons to Donate

Thank you for helping the Madison Education Foundation support programs and opportunities that increase the quality of education in our local Madison School District 321. Donations are the life-blood of any foundation, and that is true for the Madison Education Foundation as well.

Whether you choose to support the Excellence in Education program, the Teacher Grant program, Student Scholarships for graduating students or simply support the general operating fund, your gift will make a difference for educators and students across the district.

Your donation is tax-deductible and will provide opportunities that will enhance students and educators in the Madison School District 321 that will last a lifetime. You can choose to make a one-time donation or give on a monthly or annual basis. More details about tax-deductions can be found here.

All monies from your generous contribution are used to provide additional educational opportunities for students in Madison School District. Thank you for supporting the Madison Education Foundation. We appreciate your donation.


Here is some additional information about donation processes.

+ - USING PERSONAL CHECKS Click to collapse

All checks are to be written to Madison Education Foundation and then mailed to:

Madison Education Foundation
P.O. Box 43
Rexburg, ID 83440

Everyone is encouraged to send their charitable donations to the schools through the Madison Education Foundation. The tax-deductible receipts are then prepared for each contribution. The Foundation maintains an account for each school in the district, and all funds donated are placed into accounts as designated by the donor.

An accounting system is used by the Foundation which allows individual donations to be designated to specific areas within the district. For example, donations may be directed toward a specific classroom, school projects or program, to any school or to a specific Foundation programs or fundraisers. All receipts contain an explanation of the designation, along with the dollar amount. Learn more about earmarking your donation here.

Our Donation Form makes your giving easy and convenient. The Foundation Treasurer and Secretary will issue a receipt that you may use for tax purposes.

Donations may be directed to and used for purposes such as the following:

  • Specific school
  • Specific Classroom
  • Libraries and books
  • Madison Fine Arts Center
  • Volleyball team, basketball team, dance team, etc.
  • School Dept: Music, Drama, Photography, etc.
  • A choral or instrumental group
  • Excellence in Education Awards
  • Grant Cycle Funds for Teacher Grants
  • Madison Education Foundation Permanent Endowment Fund

Click here to download Donation Form

+ - One Time Online Donation Click to collapse

One time donations can be made here online. Click here to fill out the form and make your donation using your credit card.

+ - Becoming a Perpetual Donator Click to collapse

As our community grows so do the needs of our schools. The Madison Education Foundation supports the Madison School District through a granting process. This process is funded through the interest earned on our Perpetual Grant Fund. By becoming a perpetual donator you are supporting this fund. We are not asking for large donations to be a perpetual donator. We are looking for something sustainable for you and your budget. Even a $5 donation, made perpetually every month, will make a difference. Click here to become a Perpetual Donator.