Wisconsin residents are invited to review the application of groups or organizations that wish to become an Authorized Special Group. If approved, WisDOT will issue special license plates to Wisconsin motorists that provide recognition to the group. The group may also choose to collect $25 annual donations upon the issuance of each plate and for each registration renewal.
The following group(s) have submitted an application with the information provided below, a development fee of $15,500, and the signatures of 500 Wisconsin residents who intend to purchase the special plate upon this group’s approval as an Authorized Special Group. For more information about this application process, please
visit special group license plates.
If you approve of this group or organization being authorized for a special license plate, no further action is required. If you wish to object to this group or organization becoming authorized for a special license plate, see “Submit an objection to a special plate request” below and complete the information requested. You must be a Wisconsin resident.
Any objections to a group’s application must be completed and submitted no later than the date given. If an objection is filed, DMV will forward the group’s request to the Transportation Committee for review in both houses of the Wisconsin State Legislature for consideration. The decision of the legislative review to approve or deny the application is final.
Group name: Wisconsin Foundation for School Music |
Webpage: foundation4schoolmusic.org |
Plate restricted to group members: No |
Development fee & signatures received: Yes |
Donation required: Yes |
Donation recipients: Wisconsin Foundation for School Music, Inc. |
Review available until: December 3, 2026 |
Purpose of group: The mission of Wisconsin Foundation for School Music (WFSM), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is to promote and perpetuate music education in the schools of Wisconsin and to assist in carrying out the educational and charitable purposes of the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA). Our main goal is to support and increase the involvement of all Wisconsin youth in music education and promote programs that demonstrate a significant impact on children’s perception of and activity in music. WFSM will use proceeds from its "Music Matters" license plate to support access and equity through music education for Wisconsin's students in conjunction with programs and services offered by Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA). Annually, WSMA supports 3,500 music teachers and school administrators in their education of 100,000+ students who annually participate in the organization’s activities such as WSMA Solo and Ensemble Festivals, State Honors Music Project, Student Composition Project and the State Marching Band Championships. WSMA is a leader in providing programs and services that challenge youth to achieve excellence through music. |