For good. For ever.SM

tw ahis a community foundation?is a community foundation?

We are a nonprofit, community corporationcreated by and for the people of the City of Wyoming.

We are here to help our donors do good work… forever.

We have three special We have three special features that make community features that make community foundations unique.foundations unique.

Endowment grantmakingfeature

one› Invest and protect gifts, always growing

the endowment principal

› Build permanent community capital

› Distribute earnings via grants based on 5% spending rule

› Monitor community needs from arts to economic development

› Direct grants and resources to greatest needs

› Support high-impact opportunities

Building a permanent resource.

The growth of the Curtis Wylie Fund

1958 2005

$21 millionGenerates

over $950,000 annually

$6.2 million

Since 1958, initial gift amount given away four times!

foundation

factsThe power of endowment grantmakingThe power of endowment grantmaking

feature

one

Community leadershipfeature

two

Leading positive change.

› Act as a catalyst, focusing community resources on critical issues

› Leverage local knowledge, staff, board members, and strong community ties

› Strengthen nonprofit sector through capacity grants and endowment building

› Foster development of new organizations and programs

› Gather and share information about local needs, agencies and programs

Community leadershipfeature

two

› Arts and culture

› Community development

› Education

› Environment

› Health

› Human services

Monitor all community needs

Personalized givingfeature

three

- Cash

- Stocks

- Property

- Bequests

› Fulfill multiple charitable intents

› Contribute in a variety of ways:

Personalized givingfeature

three

› Gain maximum tax advantage

› Be involved in establishing a fund:

- Unrestricted

- Field of Interest

- Designated

- Advised

- Agency Endowed

A bit of background.A bit of background.

1914 First U.S. community foundation established in Cleveland, Ohio

today Over 600 community foundations in the United States

1922 Grand Rapids Community Foundation was established by local businessman Lee Hutchins.

foundation

facts A brief history

1992 Wyoming Community Foundation was established by local concern citizens.

› Four funds

› More than $439,000 in endowed assets

› More than $7,000 in annual grants

› Cumulative grants of more than $70,000

foundation

facts Our vital statistics

Wyoming Community Foundation

•Tommy BrannTommy Brann

•Dennis BushDennis Bush

•Edward EdwardsonEdward Edwardson

•Vickie HoekstraVickie Hoekstra

•Mary HollinrakeMary Hollinrake

•Brenda Kading-PayneBrenda Kading-Payne

•John KuiperJohn Kuiper

•Tim NewhouseTim Newhouse

•Mike RoseMike Rose

•Lillian VanderVeenLillian VanderVeen

foundation

facts Involved community leaders

Our board of trustees

Update: Board RoleUpdate: Board Role

1) Fundraising1) Fundraising2) Giving2) Giving3) Grantmaking3) Grantmaking4) Community awareness4) Community awareness5) Strategy5) Strategy

Update: GiftsUpdate: Gifts

Dollars Raised: $7,500

38 Gifts

2006 Development Area2006 Development Area

Update: GrantsUpdate: Grants

Altrusa International FoundationAltrusa International FoundationKellogsville Warm-A-HeartKellogsville Warm-A-HeartPlanned Parenthood Centers of W. MIPlanned Parenthood Centers of W. MIRogers Heights Christian Reformed ChurchRogers Heights Christian Reformed Church

Michigan Tax CreditMichigan Tax Credit

© Copyright 2002 MCFV

To learn more about usCall (616) 454-1751 or contact us at www.grfoundation.org/wyoming/

For good. For ever.SM