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The mission of the Milwaukee Public Library Foundation is to provide essential support through private contributions for books, materials, programs, and library facilities to ensure the Milwaukee Public Library's continued standing as a great library responsive to community needs.

The foundation was established in 1988 and continues its original vision of generating private-sector support to supplement tax-based funding. The result has been improved collections, expanded programs, enhanced services, and renovated buildings. But the credit for the foundation's impact belongs mainly to the people of Milwaukee. Over the years, thousands of generous individuals, corporations, and foundations have demonstrated their deep commitment to the Milwaukee Public Library by donating to the foundation.

Thank You for Supporting the Library!

Private support for the library includes contributions from thousands of individuals, corporations, organizations, and foundations. These contributions enabled the foundation staff and board members to raise significant funds for library programs, books, materials, and endowment funds. Gifts to the foundation signify a shared respect for public libraries and an understanding that a strong public/private partnership ensures a top notch resource for all.     

Foundation Board of Directors

Arthur Harrington, President
Laurence Compton, Vice President
Barbara Stein, Secretary
Charles Sprague, Treasurer

Mark Birmingham
Maria Cox
David Fondrie
Cecelia Gore
Ashanti Hamilton
Nancy Hernandez
Marsha Huff
Greg Oberland
J. Lewis Perlson

Dan Renouard
Eve Romersi
Don Rosanova
Thelma Sias

Distinguished Directors
T. Michael Bolger
David V. Uihlein, Jr.