Jerry Frautschi Makes Another Major Donation to the Wisconsin History Center

Jerry Frautschi makes another major donation to the Wisconsin History Center

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Philanthropist Jerry Frautschi's $12 million donation completes Wisconsin History Center fundraising goal

Philanthropist Jerry Frautschi has donated $12 million to the new Wisconsin History Center, allowing the Wisconsin Historical Society to reach its $66.5 million fundraising goal.

Frautschi's $12 million donation completes Wisconsin History Center fundraising goal

Philanthropist Jerry Frautschi has donated $12 million to the new Wisconsin History Center, allowing the Wisconsin Historical Society to reach its $66.5 million

Frautschi makes major donation to Wisconsin History Center

Jerry Frautschi has done it again. And this time, the beloved Madison philanthropist has helped close the gap in fundraising for the Wisconsin History Center. The Wisconsin Historical Foundation, the fundraising arm for the Wisconsin Historical Society, has announced that Frautschi is donating $12 million, bringing his total contribution to the museum, now under construction on

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