James Madison's Montpelier We The People Fall 2015

WE THE PEOPLE The Spirit of Philanthropy HOW YOUR GIFTS RECREATE MADISON’S WORLD In May, Montpelier’s curatorial team unveiled James and Dolley Madison’s newly refurnished bedchamber. What once was a relatively empty space has come to life—a transformation made possible by the generosity of the Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation and patrons of the Dolley Madison Legacy Luncheon. After years of research into the lives of the Montpelier enslaved community, reconstruction of the South Yard has finally begun. The generosity of David M. Rubenstein, coupled with the continued involvement of the enslaved community’s descendants, has allowed us to tell a more complete American story that respects the AfricanAmerican struggle for citizenship with authenticity and accuracy. A generous lead gift from Forrest E. Mars, Jr. launched the restoration of Mr. Madison’s Temple, which was badly damaged in a 2011 earthquake. This project will ensure the survival of this important monument to American democracy. Our donors have played a huge role in making this year one of the most transformative in Montpelier history. With 67% of our operating funds coming from philanthropy, our supporters play a key role in protecting the legacy of James and Dolley Madison. This year we were so pleased to have donor participation from all 50 states, and D.C.—proving that Madison matters! Report of gifts The Montpelier Foundation recognizes with gratitude those who generously made leadership gifts or pledges between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015—thank you! Leadership Gifts $1,000,000 & over Claude Moore Charitable Foundation The Estate of Paul Mellon Louise B. Potter David M. Rubenstein Robert H. Smith Family Foundation $500,000-$999,999 Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Ader— The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation Commonwealth of Virginia Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Erdman— The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation 18 $250,000-$499,999 The Cabell Foundation The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust Paul & Diane Manning The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation $100,0000-$249,000 The Charles Fund, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Joe Grills The Melville Foundation Ms. S. Sonjia Smith Anonymous $50,000-$99,999 Dolley Madison Legacy Luncheon Mr. & Mrs. Brenton S. Halsey Mr. & Mrs. Roger H. W. Kirby— Guilford Foundation Montpelier Steeplechase & Equestrian Foundation National Trust for Historic Preservation—Historic Sites Fund

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