Metcalf Lab School Funds

Total funds:  5

Metcalf Enhancement Fund

The Metcalf PTO Fund (formerly the Metcalf Parent Enhancement Fund) was established in 1997 and supports the activities, programs, and operations of the Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School at Illinois State University.

Metcalf General Fund

This fund supports the general operating needs of the Metcalf Lab School. The Thomas Metcalf School is the Laboratory School of Illinois State University, serving children from preschool through eighth grade. The Metcalf General Fund supports the general operating needs of the Metcalf Laboratory School. The Thomas Metcalf School is the Laboratory School of Illinois State University that serves children from preschool through eighth grade.

Evelyn Madigan Endowment for Metcalf Allied Arts

The Evelyn Madigan Endowment for Metcalf Allied Arts will provide funds to support performance related expenses such as costumes, props, licensing fees, and the like for the theatre/music/drama program at Thomas Metcalf School. Recognition and appreciation to the Evelyn Madigan Endowment for Metcalf Allied Arts, with a statement about Evelyn Madigan, will be noted on performance programs whenever the funds are used to support such programs, in any way. Assets of this endowment are invested in the ISU Foundation Endowment Pool. The Evelyn Madigan Endowment for Metcalf Allied Arts will provide funds to support performance related expenses such as costumes, props, licensing fees, and the like for the theatre/music/drama program at Thomas Metcalf School. Recognition and appreciation to the Evelyn Madigan Endowment for Metcalf Allied Arts, with a statement about Evelyn Madigan, will be noted on performance programs whenever the funds are used to support such programs, in any way.

Thake Family Endowment for Thomas Metcalf School

The Thake Family Endowment was created in 2010 to support the professional growth of faculty associates at Thomas Metcalf School. This award was established by the Thake family which has more than 90 years of involvement with Illinois State University. After Mel Thake's death in 2006, a scholarship was started to honor his passion for the outdoor education program at Metcalf School. In 2010, Barbara Thake, his wife, and children, Mary Beth Thake and Bill Thake, decided to expand this scholarship to honor the entire family's legacy at the University, which has played an important part in each of their lives. It is in this spirit that the Thake family would like to give back to Illinois State University. They have a special interest in programs related to physical education but the family looks forward to knowing the innovative ideas that can be fostered with this award.

Naffziger Family Fund for Metcalf Teachers

The Naffziger Family Fund for Metcalf Teachers was established in 2020 by Audrey Naffziger and Janette Bruns. Funds may be used toward expenses for materials not otherwise covered through traditional sources.