The Leckrone Arts Fund

L.A.F. CREATES Access to the Arts for People of all Ages to Connect, Create, Learn, and Perform

IN HONOR OF MIKE LECKRONE’S LEGACY

Mike Leckrone and his family have partnered with COPA to develop a $5M endowment fund to provide sustainable funding for the arts through the Leckrone Arts Fund (LAF).

The endowment will provide individuals and groups affordable access to the life changing benefits of the arts and enable the COPA facility to be a diverse and thriving arts hub for the greater community.

WHY DID WE CREATE THE LECKRONE ARTS FUND?

From leadership development and life skills for young people to mental health and community building for adults, the arts have a profound impact for people at all ages of life.

Unfortunately, only some in our community can offer access to the arts. The Leckrone Arts Fund will provide funding to the underserved in our community—truly making the arts accessible.

WHAT’S THE IMPACT OF THE LECKRONE ARTS FUND?

  • Supporting affordable access for arts organizations housed within COPA for decades to come.
  • Provide $250,000 annually to support the arts programs based on the fundraising goal of $5M.
  • Provide needed assistance to hundreds of individuals & organizations.
  • Bring thousands of people of all ages background, and cultures together in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Pianist

I believe strongly there must always be opportunities and facilities for young men and women to puruse a passion for the arts.

MIKE LECKRONE
–
Director of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band
(1969-2019)

The Leckrone Arts Fund is an endowment that will help create programs, establish relationships and build the pipeline for the current and new COPA facility.

The fund is named after COPA Board Member Mike Leckrone and his family. Mike was the Director of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band from 1969-2019 and is continuing his passion and support for the arts as COPA’s Lead Community Ambassador.

Our goal is to raise $5 million as the first phase of the COPA fundraising campaign. Join us to create affordable access to the arts for all. Contact Joe Koss at joe_koss@copamadison.org or Kim Schachte at kim_schachte@copamadison.org, thank you!

THE LECKRONE ARTS FUND is a permanent fund established under the FRIENDS OF COPA, a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. FEIN 84-1828094