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Madden McKean left a mark on this world. The Madden McKean Foundation honors his legacy by supporting and encouraging efforts of individuals and organizations to live like Madden. Every day.
in scholarships and community donation dollars awarded
Scholarships and community donations have given students the opportunity to further their education while exemplifying and character Madden portrayed during his young life.
Keeping Madden's legacy alive
Read more about the impact Madden made on his family and his community.
Our Mission
The Madden McKean Foundation is committed to investing in the lives of youth by providing opportunities to further their education and excel in athletics through camps and coaching. We inspire people to spread kindness and empathy, to practice independent thinking, and to speak their truth while respecting and appreciating differences in people.
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Events & Opportunities
Madden McKean Memorial Golf Tournament - Farmington
More details coming soon. Ways to participate are by playing in the tournament, volunteering to help the tournament run smoothly, or sponsoring a hole. If you don’t golf, come join us for the taco bar and raffle after the golfers play.
June 23, 2025
Madden McKean Memorial Golf Tournament - Blackduck
Save the date and look for ways to participate are by playing in the tournament, volunteering to help, or sponsoring a hole. Even if you’re not a golfer, please come join us for the taco bar and raffle after the golfers play.
September 13, 2025
We've joined the Adopt-A-Highway Program
A stretch of Highway 3 will be maintained and cleaned by the foundation. Look for the section by mile marker 30 just north of Southern Hills Golf Course. Keep your eyes open for signups to join us to volunteer for cleanup on this section of road. We are a designated non-profit organization, and your volunteer time counts towards company requirements to provide community service.
volunteer opportunity
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Articles & Resources
KARE11 News Story on FHS Steinway Piano Gift
They thought it was a scam, then a vintage Steinway became Farmington High School's 'greatest gift'.Farmington High School's band room is home to a donated 1914 Steinway baby grand piano. But to understand the gift requires knowing the key players.
Farmington School Board Approves Piano Gift
The Farmington School Board voted unanimously during its Oct. 28 regular meeting to accept two families' donation of a 1914 Steinway grand piano to honor the life of former student Madden McKean. During the past month, the donation has been discussed at policy review...
Lori Williams, Madden McKean, and the Great Steinway Gift
*This story was originally published on the Farmington High School Band Facebook page.* The story below isn't short, but every word is worth sharing. We hope you will take a few minutes to learn more about a truly extraordinary gift - and the power of community. Music...
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"Trust God. Even when it's hard."
– Madden McKean
hours of volunteer service have been given to events and opportunities hosted by the Madden McKean Foundation
scholarship applications have been received since the scholarship program was founded in 2023
in scholarship and community donation dollars have been given since 2023.
How You Can Help
Getting Involved
Become a Volunteer
Lend a hand and make an impact by becoming a volunteer. Your time and energy are a gift to the community and when you give your time unselfishly, you live like madden.
Make a Donation
Make a donation toward the scholarships and opportunities The Madden McKean Foundation funds. When you offer your treasurers, you live like madden.
