CPSF announced a $1 million donation from a former Columbia Public Schools teacher. COLUMBIA - The Columbia Public School Foundation announced a $1 million donation from the estate of Kathryn "Kay" McLeod, a former CPS teacher. The CPSF is a private foundation established by community volunteers and governed by a board of directors. The goal of this foundation is to enhance education in the district. Since the foundation started in 1996, it has awarded more than $1.4 million to projects that support teachers and students in all of the district. This $1 million donation is the largest gift in the foundation's 25 year history. Cindy Mustard, the President of Columbia Public Schools Foundation, announced the gift Wednesday afternoon at Jefferson Middle School.Â