Goals

The goals of the Kraemer Endowment Foundation are:   Increase the permanent endowment, ensuring the long-term existence of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center; Make available to the Center the interest earned on investments to help with current expenses and special needs; and Assist in maintaining the high quality and effectiveness of SMSC programs, particularly those that create independence, foster growth, build self-esteem, and develop the lives of adults at the Center.

Support

The Kraemer Endowment Foundation accepts gifts in many forms including cash gifts, stocks, bonds, mutual fund shares, will/estate plans, life insurance policy or retirement plan, and charitable gift annuities (CGAs). For more information on the Kraemer Endowment Foundation, download the KEF Brochure or contact Midge Lundberg at (858) 456-7079 or John Seiber at (858) 735-0317. The KEF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Board of Directors

Maureen P. King, Chairman   John M. Seiber, Chairman Emeritus   Michael Seiber, Vice Chairman   Eric Kraemer Kleinbub, Secretary   Sue Brandt   Carl Findley, III   Jennifer Findley   Glenn Gutridge   Angel Kleinbub   Kathleen Lundgren   John B. Murphy   Nancy Linke Patton   John A. Reis   Sr. Virginia Rodee, RSCJ

History

The Kraemer Endowment Foundation was established in 1992 in honor of Sr. Maxine Kraemer, RSCJ (also known as “Mackie”). In 1968, Sr. Mackie became the Director of St. Madeleine’s, originally a school for children with developmental disabilities. Once the State of California mandated (1975) that children with special needs were to be integrated into the public school system, SMSC transitioned to serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. During the twenty-four years she was Director, Sr. Kraemer was instrumental in orchestrating this transition to services for adults. Once the focus changed, Sr. Kraemer launched a multifaceted program that included Education (continuing math, reading and basic education curricula), Independent Living Skills, Vocational Training, and Arts (dance, music, and visual arts). Among her accomplishments, Sr. Kraemer implemented a supported work program, placing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities into integrated community jobs, for which she received local and national recognition.

About Us

The Kraemer Endowment Foundation helps to ensure the financial future of St. Madeleine’s by protecting assets through careful and intelligent investments. It exists to protect the essential quality programs that are unique to St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center. The Foundation has grown from assets worth $200,000 in 1993 to $16M today. The interest earned on KEF’s investments help support St. Madeleine’s operating costs and special needs that totals $800,000 annually. The name, Kraemer Endowment Foundation for St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, underscores the close ties between the Center and the Foundation. The two organizations, together with friends and donors, are partners in the same life-giving work of providing the best programs and opportunities possible for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Honorary Board Members

Sr. Maxine Kraemer, RSCJ*   Martine C. Dickinson   Joan D. Eichen*   Tom Finn*   Frances Glasser   Larry D. Murphy   Rosemarie Murphy*   Gloria Rimland*   Terry Whitcomb*   *deceased

Thank you

The Board of Directors gratefully acknowledges the many contributors and continuing generosity of donors to the Kraemer Endowment Foundation for St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center. Your gifts make the life-giving work of SMSC possible today and provide an endowment for meeting the needs of tomorrow.   For more information, please call (858) 456-7079 or email kraemerfdn@gmail.com.