Do you want the League of Women Voters in Maryland to  remain a force for democracy throughout the 21st century?  Please consider a gift now or in the future to the Madeleine Ellicott Founders Fund.

The Madeleine Ellicott Founders Fund was established in 2016 as an endowment fund to provide an income source and long-term security for our League. Both immediate and deferred giving is welcome and appreciated. All donations to the Fund are prudently invested and LWVMD benefits from an annual percentage of earnings. As the League is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, donors may recognize significant tax advantages by contributing appreciated stocks.

This fund is named after Mrs. Charles E. Ellicott (Madeleine), who represented the state of Maryland at the Women's Suffrage League Convention in Chicago during which the national League of Women Voters was established on February 14, 1920. Upon her return, Mrs. Ellicott organized the League of Women Voters of Maryland and served as president from 1920-1939.

In a message to the members of the Women’s Suffrage League of Maryland, Mrs. Charles Ellicott said:

“We come therefore to the end of our activities as a suffrage league. We have done what we could to promote a just cause. The defeat of that cause in this state has not prevented triumph throughout the country and we have reason to join the other states in rejoicing.” She went on to say, “We take great pleasure in announcing that the League of Women Voters is organized and the officers are chosen. They will rely upon suffragists for the same faithful support which has been given the suffrage cause. Please embrace the opportunity which will soon be given to you to join the League of Women Voters.”