ENDRES MFG. COMPANY FOUNDATION Gives May 2025 Grants

This May 2025 the Endres Foundation received 67 grant applications with a total amount requested of about $900,000, with the top focus areas being education, arts and health and human services. This year we are giving a total of $303,750 to 22 different agencies plus $500 to Chippewa Valley Tech College for a scholarship of $500 and completion of additional four pledges to the Playing Field for $18,000, WYSO for $15,000, The River Food Pantry for $50,000 and the Salvation Army for $34,000. In addition, annual gifts of $20,000 to Dane Arts, $2,500 to Big Brothers and Big Sisters, $1,200 for “Art on the Main” in Waunakee and endowed scholarships at Waunakee High School. 

Hope everyone has a wonderful summer from the EMC Foundation Team! 

The grant applications awarded are: 

Babies and Beyond — pregnancy support: $8,000

Coaches v Cancer: $5,000 

Community Immigration Law Center — legal documentation services: $15,000

Down Syndrome Association — adaptive bike program: $5,000

Extended Hands Pantry — focus on immigrant families: $5,000

Focused Interruption — violence counseling: $15,000

Just Dane — job training and support for formerly incarcerated: $15,000

Just Mindfulness — bear programs for traumatic violence of women: $5,000

Latino Academy of Workforce Development — bilingual construction training: $15,000

Literacy Network — teaching English literacy merging with Omega School: $5,000

Madison College Foundation — support for welding and fabrication classes: $7,000

Madison Street Medicine: $5,000

New Bridge Madison — home chore service for elderly: $5,000

Nuestro Mundo — adult English classes: $4,000

Pathway Home — digital internet program for homeless services: $10,000 

Porchlight — furnish apartments: $10,000 

Rooted — food service from growing to cooking and serving: $10,000 

Sleep in Heavenly Peace — build, deliver and install twin beds for kids: $5,000

Unidos — focus on Latino juveniles: $8,000

Wisconsin Council of Visually Impaired — 30 white canes: $1,050

Wisconsin Women’s Network — Women’s Policy Institute class: $5,000

The demand and critical need for food pantry services is apparent, and a second focus priority is trauma intervention services, domestic abuse recovery and violence/suicide counseling. 

These two topics motivate us to share a quote from Mother Teresa: 

“The true hunger in the world isn’t for food. It’s for love.” We need to feed the body and the soul.

Kraus-Anderson completes UW remodel of The University Book Store

MADISON, Wis. (June 2025) – Kraus-Anderson (KA) has completed a remodel of The University Book Store located at 711 State Street in Madison. Since 1894, the Book Store celebrates 130 years of continuous operation, serving as a cornerstone of academic and community support for the university and the surrounding area.

The $2.3 million renovation also included the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Marketing & Communications Department offices.

Designed by Potter Larson, the 9,400-square-foot project demolished the existing spaces and added new furniture, interior walls, fixtures glazing, millwork, flooring and paint. Upgrades also included design-build MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and fire protection improvements.

About Kraus-Anderson Companies

Established in 1897, Kraus-Anderson (www.krausanderson.com) is an integrated construction management, real estate and risk management enterprise working independently and in collaboration with a family of companies, including insurance, finance and realty operations. Kraus-Anderson, an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and has regional offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wis., Bismarck and Fargo, N.D., Duluth, Bemidji and Rochester Minn., Des Moines, Iowa and Phoenix, Ariz. 

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Solt Completes WBA BOLT Leadership Academy

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – Mike Solt, VP business solutions manager of Bank of Sun Prairie, was recognized by the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) for completion of the WBA BOLT Leadership Academy, a 15-month program of extensive industry and leadership education.

The Building Our Leaders of Tomorrow (BOLT) Leadership Academy is a program designed for highly motivated emerging bank leaders who have a desire to grow their leadership skills and grow a trusted network of community banking peers from across the state. The selected cohort members come from diverse business functions within the banking industry and various locations from throughout Wisconsin.

“The mission of the academy is to build a community of future banking leaders who are committed to advancing our industry and their banks while serving the financial needs of their communities,” said Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO. “I am proud of what these bank leaders have accomplished and am excited for the impact they will continue to make.”

The BOLT Leadership Academy reflects WBA’s ongoing commitment to professional development of the industry’s future leaders.

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Founded in 1892, the Wisconsin Bankers Association is the state’s largest financial industry trade association, representing 180 commercial banks and savings institutions, their branches, and nearly 30,000 employees. The Association represents banks of all sizes in Wisconsin, and 96 percent of banks in the state are WBA members. 

Hope & A Future Earns Generations United Intergenerational Program of Merit Award

Based in Washington, D.C., Generations United is a network of organizations, partners and stakeholders committed to improving the lives of children, youth and older adults.

Hope & A Future are the only Wisconsin organization on the list of award winners, joining just 30 other organizations from all parts of the United States who have earned this honor for their intergenerational
programs.

Like Generations United, the goal of Hope & A Future is to use intergenerational collaboration to enrich the lives of children, youth and older people in our area! Hope & A Future is honored to be recognized for their vision and efforts over the last 20+ years.

There’s another local honor that Hope & A Future would like to earn, and you can help them earn it: Best of Madison 2025. The organization already earned a “top six” spot in the nominating (round one) voting in February. Final voting happens from June 1 to June 30…and they would appreciate your endorsement.

To vote: search online for “Best of Madison 2025” and find the Health and Medical category. Hppe & A Future is in the Best Assisted Living sub-category. You will need to register (to be sure everyone only votes once) and you can vote in as many categories as you like.

Final field announced for 2025 AmFam Champ: Former champions and fan favorites headline event

76 PGA TOUR Champions players in 38 teams of two will vie for the “Dream Achieved” trophy June 6-8

MADISON, Wis. (May 30, 2025) – The final field for the 2025 American Family Insurance Championship was announced today and features a star-studded field of 76 players that includes tournament host and 2023 champion Steve Stricker, defending champion Ernie Els, and two-time champion Jerry Kelly.

The annual PGA TOUR Champions stop will take place for the first time at TPC Wisconsin, beginning next Friday, June 6. The second 18-hole round will be played on Saturday, with the final round on Sunday. In addition to a new location, this year introduces a unique team format, with 38 teams of two playing two days of best ball and one day of scramble format.

Tickets are available at www.amfamchampionship.com for this year’s tournament, which will include all seven former champions of the AmFam Champ returning: 2024 defending champion Els, host Stricker (2023), Thongchai Jaidee (2022), two-time winner Kelly (2021, 2019), Scott McCarron (2018), Fred Couples (2017), and Kirk Triplett, the inaugural champion (2016).

This year’s tournament will also see returning players such as Steven Alker, Angel Cabrera, John Daly, David Duval, Retief Goosen, Lee Janzen, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Bernhard Langer, Davis Love III, Jose Maria Olazabal and Vijay Singh.

“The AmFam Champ field is as strong as ever, showcasing some of the finest talent on the PGA TOUR Champions schedule,” said Nate Pokrass, tournament director. “Hosting this year’s event at our new home at TPC Wisconsin, along with a new team format, sets the stage for dynamic play and thrilling moments. The community has embraced the AmFam Champ, and this year’s tournament offers fans the chance to witness golf legends compete at a high level on a new course and with a fun and unique format.”

Who’s playing in the 2025 American Family Insurance Championship

This year’s AmFam Championship field features an exciting lineup of both U.S. and international golf legends that includes:

• Five members of the World Golf Hall of Fame: Fred Couples, Ernie Els, Bernhard Langer, Jose Maria Olazabal, Vijay Singh.
• Five former No. 1 players in the world: Fred Couples, David Duval, Ernie Els, Bernhard Langer, Vijay Singh.
• Sixteen winners of the Masters, U.S. Open, The Open Championship or PGA Championship: Angel Cabrera, Stewart Cink, Darren Clarke, Fred Couples, John Daly, David Duval, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Lee Janzen, Bernhard Langer, Davis Love III, Jose Maria Olazabal, Corey Pavin, Vijay Singh, David Toms, Y.E. Yang.
• Nine of the top 10 players on the current Charles Schwab Cup money list: Miguel Angel Jimenez (1), Angel Cabrera (2), Steven Alker (3), Stewart Cink (4), Ernie Els (5), Retief Goosen (6), Jerry Kelly (7), Y.E. Yang (8) and Thomas Bjorn (9).
• Seven players with multiple PGA TOUR Champions wins in 2024 and 2025: Ernie Els (4), Angel Cabrera (3), Steven Alker (2), Paul Broadhurst (2), Stewart Cink (2), Miguel Angel Jimenez (2), Jerry Kelly (2).
• Eight recipients of the Payne Stewart Award, an honor presented annually by the PGA TOUR to a player who best exemplifies Stewart’s steadfast values of character, charity and sportsmanship: Billy Andrade (2022), Bernhard Langer (2018), Stewart Cink (2017), Ernie Els (2015), Steve Stricker (2012), David Toms (2011), Davis Love III (2008), Jay Haas (2004).
• Jay Haas, with 18 PGA TOUR Champions titles and 84 top five finishes since joining the tour in 2004; Kirk Triplett with eight PGA TOUR Champions wins and 40 top five finishes; Rocco Mediate with five PGA TOUR Champions titles and 17 top five finishes; Darren Clarke with four PGA TOUR Champions wins and 16 top five finishes.
• Two winners of the former Greater Milwaukee Open/U.S. Bank Championship: Jay Haas, Corey Pavin.
• Five first-time players at the 2025 AmFam Champ: Stewart Cink, Hiroyuki Fujita, Brendan Jones, Soren Kjeldsen, Mark Wilson.

2025 American Family Insurance Championship Player Field

The entire player field of 38 teams is listed below and posted on the American Family Insurance Championship website. The field is subject to change pending any player withdrawals prior to official play.

Mia Hamm, Justin Herbert and Charles Woodson join North for celebrity foursome event

The second round of the tournament on Saturday, June 7, will feature the annual AmFam Champ Celebrity Foursome hosted by Andy North. Joining North, a Wisconsin native and two-time U.S. Open champion, will be soccer legend Mia Hamm, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Charles Woodson. The group will play a 9-hole exhibition for charity starting on hole one following the final grouping of tournament play. The expected tee time is 2 p.m. CST. 

Tournament ticket information

Tickets for the American Family Insurance Championship are available for purchase at www.amfamchampionship.com. Tickets, which can be used for any one day of the tournament, and prices include:  

• Adult general admission ticket: $25 
• Champions ticket (age 50 years or older): $20 
• Youth general admission ticket (with paid adult): Free 
• Active duty, reserve and retired military personnel ticket: Free 
• First responder ticket: Free 

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2025 AmFam Championship Final Field

Team pairings

Vijay Singh / Tom Pernice	Thomas Bjorn / Darren Clarke
Bernhard Langer / Steven Alker	Rod Pampling / John Senden
Davis Love III/Scott Verplank	Doug Barron / Dicky Pride
Ernie Els / Tim Herron	Rocco Mediate / Lee Janzen
Retief Goosen / Mark Wilson	Greg Chalmers / Steve Allen
Paul Goydos / Steve Flesch	Bob Estes / Wes Short Jr.
Fred Couples / Jay Haas	Joe Durant / Billy Andrade
J. M. Olazabal / Miguel Angel Jimenez	Ken Duke / Shane Bertsch
Richard Green / Mark Hensby	Tim Petrovic / Harrison Frazar
Y.E. Yang / Charlie Wi	Thongchai Jaidee / Brendan Jones
KJ Choi / Hiroyuki Fujita	Stuart Appleby / Michael Wright
Stewart Cink / David Toms	Cameron Percy / David Bransdon
Ricardo Gonzalez / Angel Cabrera	Jason Caron / Brett Quigley
Steve Stricker / Mario Tiziani	Corey Pavin / Paul Stankowski
Paul Broadhurst / Kirk Triplett	David Duval / Matt Gogel
Jerry Kelly / Justin Leonard	Fred Funk / Gene Sauers
Alex Cejka / Soren Kjeldsen	Kenny Perry / John Huston
Ken Tanigawa / Scott McCarron	John Daly / Michael Allen
Tim O’Neal / Robert Karlsson	Woody Austin / Scott Parel

About the American Family Insurance Championship
The American Family Insurance Championship was created in 2016 by American Family Insurance, PGA TOUR Champions and PGA TOUR player and Wisconsin native Steve Stricker. Since its inception, the championship and associated events have raised $19.7 million for the American Family Children’s Hospital and other charities. The 2025 championship will be held June 2-8 at TPC Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin with tournament play June 6-8.  For more information: Web: www.amfamchampionship.com; X: @AmFamChamp; Threads: @AmFamChampionship; Facebook: American Family Insurance Championship; Instagram: amfamchampionship. TikTok: @amfamchampionship #AmFamChamp 

About PGA TOUR Champions 
PGA TOUR Champions is a membership organization of professional golfers age 50 and older, including 35 members of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Tour’s mission is to provide financial opportunities for its players, entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back and generate significant charitable and economic impact in tournament communities. Follow PGA TOUR Champions online at PGATOUR.com, on Facebook, on X (@ChampionsTour), on Instagram (@pgatourchampions) and on TikTok (pgatourchampions).

All events are televised in the United States on Golf Channel, the exclusive cable-television partner of PGA TOUR Champions. Internationally, PGA TOUR Champions coverage is available in more than 170 countries and territories via 22 media partners.