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Gifts to the La Follette School help fund learning opportunities for students and vital research on policy issues.

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Help us provide funding opportunities for students and carry out our mission of evidence-based policymaking.

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How to give by check

Make checks payable to University of Wisconsin Foundation
Download the gift form (pdf), and include the completed form with your check
Note fund #132549080 on your check for the La Follette School

Mailing address for checks

UW FoundationUS Bank LockboxBox 78807Milwaukee, WI 53278-8807

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Leadership Circle

Join our Leadership Circle with an annual gift of $500 or a monthly gift of only $42. As a member of the Leadership Circle, you will receive invites to special events; a small thank-you gift; and member-only updates, news, and information.

The difference your gifts make

Culver’s donates $100,000 to the La Follette School
The La Follette School is pleased to announce a $100,000 pledge from Craig Culver, co-founder of Culver's, to support the school’s mission of preparing the next generation of public leaders.
La Follette launches new career hub with support from Ascendium
This month, the La Follette School launched a brand-new career hub designed to connect students to policy jobs, internships, and career resources.
With a gift honoring Sen. Herb Kohl’s legacy, Music Hall to be renamed and serve as future home of La Follette School
The gift from Herb Kohl Philanthropies, totaling $30 million, dedicates $10 million to support ongoing programming and $20 million for building renovations.