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25 for professional advisors30 Financials32 grants38 funds44 board of trustees / leadership46 staff / committees

We will be the first to admit that explaining the work of Grand Rapids Community Foundation isn’t easy.

Our recent community research project validated this complexity. We researched what people know about us and what they think of our work. Overall, results showed that people perceive us as good people doing effective work. But here’s the problematic part. We asked people to use a word to describe the Community Foundation. They offered up 155 different words. And, to some degree, all those words describe the Community Foundation or the work it does. But 155 words are far too many. They complicate people’s understanding of what the Community Foundation is and does.

Here are four words that work wonders for us. Gifts. Growth. Grants. Leadership.

Gifts—Our story begins with charitable donations from people throughout West Michigan. Donors make gifts to theCommunity Foundation in cash, through donated stock or real estate, with a charitable trust or with a bequest in anestate plan. Donors tell us they make gifts to the Community Foundation because they care about Grand Rapids andwant to give back to a place that has given them so much.

Growth—We invest donors’ gifts for long-term growth. Our assets, valued at $211 million, are the nucleus of our work. It is built with new gifts, $7.8 million this year, and market growth. Since 1922 the endowment has powered us and helpsus leverage additional funds from outside sources. We leveraged $38 million this year for the betterment of Kent Countyand its people.

Grants—The Community Foundation’s grantmaking makes visible the good that comes from your gifts and endowmentgrowth. Last year we awarded nearly $10 million in grants for economic development, academic achievement, humanhealth, neighborhood improvement, social enrichment and the environment.

But, there’s more value to what Grand Rapids Community Foundation does, more to the story than just gifts, growthand grants.

Leadership—We often deal with complicated, multilayered community challenges, such as homelessness or land use,that require more attention than an influx of grant funding. Grand Rapids Community Foundation leads by gatheringthe best minds from throughout the community. Together we analyze a situation or issue. We look for effectivesolutions, knowing that creating the desired change may take years. Yet, we’re willing to make a financial commitmentwith the earnings from our endowment funds.

Our leadership sets us apart and adds value to the gifts we are given and the grants we award. Thanks to donors past and present, we look forward, take risks, and bravely tackle some of Kent County’s toughest issues—as you’d expect true leaders to do.

Sincerely,

D i a n a R . S i e g e r , P r e s i d e n t C e c i l e C a v e F e h s e n f e l d , C h a i r

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dear friend,

DIANA R. SIEGER; CECILE CAVE FEHSENFELD

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financial highlights 2009/10

ASSETS BY FUND TYPE:

Community Funds $ 20,095,208

Designated and Nonprofit Funds 18,270,674

Donor Advised Funds 48,620,230

Field of Interest Funds 20,235,555

Operating/Special Project/Building 7,356,160

Scholarship Funds 14,469,042

Unrestricted Funds 7 6 ,509,269

Supporting Organization: Red Brick Building II Inc. 5,445,872

Total Assets $ 2 1 1,002,010

3% OPERATING/SPECIAL PROJECT/ BUILDING

9% DESIGNATED AND NONPROFIT

36% UNRESTRICTED

net annual returns as of 6/30/10:

grants authorized and paid:

Authorized Paid

Academic Achievement $ 2,227,013 $ 1,859,368

Arts and Social Enrichment 553,854 413,87 7

Economic Prosperity/Vibrant Neighborhoods 2,861,471 1,730,996

Healthy Ecosystems 543,325 342,275

Healthy People 3,508,535 3,579,702

Unclassified 59,002 89,002

Total $ 9,753,200 $ 8,015,220

10% community

10% FIELD OF INTEREST

23% DONOR ADVISED

6% SCHOLARSHIP

3% Supportingorganization

36% healthy people

5.7% Arts andsocial enrichment

22.8% AcademicAchievement

29.3% economic prosperity/vibrant neighborhoods

5.6% healthy ecosystems

2006: 9.3%

2007: 14.9%

2010: 13.4%

2008: -3.7%

2009: -19.2%

0.6% Unclassified

Helping Create a Magnetic West Michigan. Grand RapidsCommunity Foundation does not exist in isolation. As anintegral part of our dynamic region, we collaborate andconnect with other community foundations and theircommunities to create a West Michigan that attracts andkeeps residents, businesses, students and resources.

Leadership. The Community Foundation supports severalcommunity leadership initiatives. Leadership proactivelyaddresses challenging and complex community issues.Leadership involves building a credible and diverse teamof people who explore issues and solve problems boldlyand creatively. True leaders understand that certain issuescan be resolved only with great commitment of time,human and financial resources.

Community Knowledge. Our program staff specialize in areas such as neighborhood revitalization, creating awelcoming community for older adults, improving publiceducation and child abuse prevention. This expertisehelps donors and other community leaders makedecisions and address issues.

Areas of Funding. Through grantmaking and leadershipinitiatives the Community Foundation supports socialenrichment, the environment, neighborhoods, humanhealth, academic achievement and economic prosperity.

Impact. Through our competitive grantmaking process,we help Community Foundation grantees design methodsto measure their impact. We also help nonprofits leverage millions of dollars each year ($38 million thisfiscal year) from state and federal government, donors and other foundations.

Donors. Gifts from many donors have built theCommunity Foundation to its current level of $211 million.The development staff works closely with donors to helpthem achieve their philanthropic goals and to ensure that their intentions are clear and achievable.

Transparency. The Community Foundation meets theNational Standards for Community Foundations. We have voluntarily adopted many policies and procedures to guarantee that we conduct business not only legally, but ethically. In addition to our annual independentfinancial audit, we have volunteer investment review and audit committees.

Governance and Staff. We are governed by a 12-memberBoard of Trustees that represents diverse communityinterests. Our staff includes professionals in grantmaking,development, communication, finance, administrationand youth development.

Supporting the Arts in Grand Rapids. Supporting the artsand artists is vital in creating a magnetic West Michigancommunity. That’s why Grand Rapids CommunityFoundation hosted two artists during ArtPrize’s inauguralyear. One of them, Daan Hoekstra, created a mural for ourbuilding’s east wall. Humanity at the Crossroads is done inearth tone pigments and features two images of the samewoman, one looking downward at the past, the otherlooking upward to the future. The permanent mural isnow part of Grand Rapids’ public art collection.

To help tell our story to people who visit our building,we commissioned artist Ed Wong-Ligda to create apainting about the Community Foundation. CommunityGarden was installed in our lobby in March 2010. Thisallegorical painting uses a garden and 11 people workingtogether to explain gifts, growth, grants and leadership.The painting is a delightful addition to our main lobby.

Cultural Competence. For Grand Rapids CommunityFoundation to serve our community fully, we mustwelcome and accept people from many backgrounds andviewpoints. Culture deeply shapes who people are and howthey think and react to situations. Our staff is taking part ina yearlong Council of Michigan Foundations pilot projectto help us become more culturally aware and inclusive.This introspective process evaluates individuals as well as the collective staff. In 2011 we will complete an activity to improve our inclusiveness and cultural competence.

We’ve already created a standards and reference manualfor culturally competent communication. You can find iton our website at www.grfoundation.org/publications.

Local Business Matters. Supporting local businesses(whom we know support local nonprofits) is also part ofhow we operate. Whenever the Community Foundationcan do business with a local vendor we do so. We knowthat 72 percent of the vendors used for our day to dayoperations are local businesses. We are also a sponsoringmember of Local First West Michigan.

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SINCE 1922, GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION has LED THE COMMUNITY IN MAKING POSITIVE AND SUSTAINABLEchange TO BENEFIT ALL PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN KENT COUNTY. OUR SUCCESS IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO OUR WONDERFUL DONORS AND THE EXPERTISE OF LOCAL NONPROFITS.

It makes sense that a man who has an excellent eye for light and composition would be a supporter of the arts, but this artist is also a businessman. David LaClaire believed that if people in Grand Rapids had a better understanding of the arts, especially visual art, then his photography business would be morelikely to prosper. His idea had legs. Just as Grand Rapids’ arts community grew, so did his distinctiveportrait photography business. “The community was generous with me,” David said.

David began learning the craft of photography from his father, Maurice. “It was my father’s gift to me. He couldn’t afford to send me to college. When I started working for him I was just a young jock, 20 years old. We worked together almost every day and he taught me a lot. He had very high standards,and it was technically challenging work,” he said. Prior to David’s apprenticeship, his father transitionedfrom black and white photography to color, using the dye transfer process. Father and son perfected thecomplicated, time-consuming practice to create the rich, lush images that became the LaClaire brand.

He worked for 55 years and captured his last image in 2005. “I had a happy career. Nothing is better than that,” he said.

David spent much of his work time photographing Grand Rapids’ people, families, leaders, celebrities andpresidents. Yet, he found a place in his hectic schedule for service to Grand Rapids Community Foundation.

He was nominated to the Board of Trustees by Judge Stuart Hoffius and served as a Trustee from 1985 to1992. He chaired the Board in 1990 and 1991. Several arts projects were funded during his tenure, thoughnot directly because of him. These included support to establish Blue Lake Public Radio in Grand Rapids,capital grants for St. Cecilia Music Society, support for a UICA writers program and ongoing majorsupport to the Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids. David also served on the Michigan Council for the Arts (now Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs), advocating for a portion of State fundingfor the arts in Grand Rapids.

He continues to support the Community Foundation with annual gifts. “I’ve always felt that a donation to the Community Foundation is one that is well placed. There is a lot of research and work that is done before grants are made. We’re lucky as a community to have the Community Foundation as an asset,” David said.

grand rapids through his lens:

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Tripp Corl was single, just back in Grand Rapids after college and his first job, when he got invited to a Grand Rapids Community Foundation event. “I was the youngest person there. I believe it was aboutretirement or estate planning,” Tripp said. Community Foundation staff seized the opportunity andasked whether he’d be interested in helping to get other young people involved. He agreed. “I wanted to learn more about the community. I was also developing a personal philanthropic bent and thinking a lot about my responsibility to give back,” he said. Tripp soon became a leader in a CommunityFoundation program called Social Venture Investors (SVI). Several years later, while water skiing on Reeds Lake, he met Kelli. They married and continued their philanthropic involvement.

SVI taught the Corls a lot about Grand Rapids nonprofits. They discovered causes they cared about, such as Wedgwood Christian Services’ Lighthouse Academy, a school for kids who’ve been expelled from public high school and have no other educational options. Tripp and Kelli found that LighthouseAcademy met a standard for outcomes that they endorse. They continue to support it.

“I find real value in what it does. Instead of kids not having a chance and falling into the justice system or just being lost, they’re given a second chance. The Christian aspect of the work they do is important,too,” Kelli said. “Lighthouse meets kids where they are. It gives troubled kids a second chance, andWedgwood works hard to reach and teach them,” Tripp said. They’re impressed with the school’s growthfrom a dozen students when it opened in 2005 to 291 students now. “It is a true success, something withstaying power,” said Tripp, who now serves on Wedgwood’s advisory council.

The Corls said they’re impressed with the Community Foundation staff’s knowledge and expertise.“They really test the ‘creditworthiness’ of the nonprofits,” Tripp said. “I don’t have time now to investigateall of the organizations I’m interested in. The Community Foundation helps with that. I like having aCommunity Foundation that can bring them to me, and that someone is checking them out,” Kelli said.She’s busy at home with their two- and four-year-old daughters, Emme and Abby. Tripp owns AlloyExchange, Inc. a plastics recycling business.

GROWING INTO COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY:

TRIPP AND KELLI CORL

Lifetime Partners, Partners,

Donors and FRIENDS are

contributors who have given to

the Community Endowments

(fund for academic achievement;

fund for arts & social enrichment;

fund for economic prosperity;

fund for healthy ecosystems;

fund for healthy people;

fund for vibrant neighborhoods)

or the fund for community good.

A:Ms. Mary Abbott Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Abbott Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Adamy Dr. and Mrs. Marc A. Afman Jay Cooper and Eva Aguirre Cooper Natalia and Zeke Alejos Mr. James A. Alt Mr. Richard J. Alt Mr. Robert N. Alt Jr. Mr. William E. Alt Catherine Amodeo Gasper J. Amodeo Mr. and Mrs. Marty Anderson Betty Ladd Andre Ray and Alice Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Loren M. Andrulis Angelcare Inc. Mr. Thomas J. Appel Mary M. Appelt M.D. Dorothy Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Arnold Paul and Marty Arnold Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation Employees of Autocam Mrs. Noyes Avery

b:John and Janet Baab

Janet R. Bacon Mr. and Mrs. Joel Bair Mr. and Ms. Carl Jay Bajema Ms. Barbara Baker Ken Bandstra Dr. Dennis and Dr. Donna Banks Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. Barber Ms. Madeline J. Barkalow Ms. Beverly G. Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P. Barton Jr. Betsy and Jim Barton John and Kelli Basher Baudville Inc. Robert H. Beaman Laurie Finney Beard Mr. James Bearman Mr. and Mrs. Gaylon H. Beckemeyer Virginia S. Becker Dr. John and Carol Beernink Mrs. Jane Beld-Smith and

Mr. Don Smith Connie Bellows and Darlene Zwart Mrs. Viola Benthin Darlene Berghorst Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Berry John R. Bertsch Dr. and Mrs. William H. Beute Mr. Mike Bieker Ms. Jennifer Billiam-Boak David and Sue Bird Ruth E. Bishop John and Claire Bissell Mark and Cathy Bissell Matthew and Vicki Bissell Marjorie W. Bjork Lynne Black Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Blackwell Jr. Brad and Sherry Blair Mrs. Catherine L. Blake Tom Blandford Mrs. John W. Blodgett Jr. Jane and Matthew Bock Bill and Anne Boersma Mr. Michael Bolt Martin* and Nancy Bolt Mr. Rick J. Bolt Dianne Boozer Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Borowka

Glen and Betsy Borre John and Sharon Bouma Todd and Gina Bovee Doug and Dawn Brackmann Jonathan and Grace Bradford Conrad and Molly Bradshaw Mr. and Mrs. James S. Brady John and Virginia Braley Karl and Darlene Braunschneider James and Sharon Breuker Fredrick “Fritz” Briscoe Andrew and Janay Brower Margaret Brower Robert and Katherine Brower John and Erin Brown Mr. and Mrs. Renwick Brutus Gary and Bonnie Bultsma Mrs. Gretchen B. Burch Scott Burke Ms. Monica Burns Tom and Mary Burns Chuck and Mary Jo Burpee Dr. and Mrs. Eric P. Buth The Honorable George and

Nancy Buth Anna Moore Butzner Sharon M. Buursma Chet and Joan Byerly Bill and Jackie Bylenga

C:C & H Holdings Ms. Kathy Caines Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Cali Ann and John Cameron Mr. and Mrs. C. David Campbell Emily and Robert Campbell Katharine W. Cangelosi Allan and Claudia Carlson Mr. James W. Carpenter Cascade Engineering David M. and Cara V. Cassard Olga Cassard Tracey and Rick Cassard Mrs. Camille Cebelak Mrs. Jane Chamberlin Mr. Iain G. Charnley M.D. Tom and Natalie Chase

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We are always thankful to donors who believe in the mission and Values of Grand Rapids Community Foundation andsupport us with their generous gifts.

Stan and Margaret Cheff Colin Chelovich and

Molly Tupper-Chelovich Mr. and Mrs. Anthony L. Chopp Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Christmas Mr. and Mrs. F. Norman Christopher Steve and Lindsey Chrystan Roger and Sally Ciapara Mary Clark-Kaiser Mr. Jim Clay Brian Cloyd and

Agnes Kempker-Cloyd Ms. Dotti Clune and

Ms. Jill Henemyer Ms. Sally L. Coburn and

Mr. Chuck Carter Mary and Stephen Cohle Stuart and Nancy Cok Philip and Cynthia Cole Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Collier Colliers International Dr. Michelle Condon Bob and Julie Connors David and Tip Conrad Steve and Sue Conway Mr. Peter C. Cook Ann M. and Robert P. Cooper Richard C. and Shirley E. Cooper George and Peg Cope Anne H. Copps Mr. and Mrs. Jim Corl Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Corl Jr. Tripp and Kelli Corl Irma Cornelius Cornerstone Architects Inc. Ralph and Sheryl Costanzo Council of Michigan Foundations Country Village Mobile Homes Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Giles L. Courtney Ms. Juliette Cowall Ed and Linda Cox Laurie and Crawford Craft Dr. and Mrs. Steven A. Crane Crowe Horwath LLP Mal Cumming Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Cummings Tim and Anne Cusack Thomas W. Czerney Mr. Thomas E. Czerwinski

D:Randy Damstra and Julie Duisterhof Thomas C. and M. Lynn Dandridge Daniel and Pamella DeVos

Foundation Joseph Daniels M.D. and

Shirley K. Daniels John and Rene Darling Bill and Margie Darooge Mr. and Mrs. Craig S. Datema Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Daverman Gilbert R. and Patricia K. Davis Lois J. Davis Ms. Shirley A. Davis Doris Dean Mrs. Bruce Debes

John and Michele DeBlaay Joy and Jim DeBoer Ms. Mary K. DeBoer Norman B. and Mary M. De Graaf Allen and Vivian De Jonge Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell H. DeJonge Daryl and Connie Delabbio Mr. Robert Delamar Judith A. and James P. DeLapa Mike and Carla Dells Jolene DeLuca Tuti and Pete DeMaagd Barbara DeMoor Bill and Carolyn DeNeut David and Jennifer Denton David R. and Helene M. Despres Detroit Lions Charities Brian Deuby David and Bridget De Vos Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. DeVos Mr. and Mrs. Brian DeVries Martha and Nick Dewey Mr. and Mrs. Timothy DeYoung Mr. and Mrs. Jameson Dick Daniel and Kate Diedrich Stanley and Betsy Dole Mrs. Elizabeth T. Donley Mr. and Mrs. Todd E. Dood Beth and Ross Dornan Mr. Mickey L. Dotson Nancy L. Douglas Paul and Celeste Doyle Douglas and Kristine Dozeman Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Dufendach David G. Dvorak M.D. Matthew and Beth Dykstra Ron and Carole Dykstra

E:John and Penny Edison Family

Foundation Patricia H. Edison John and Sydney Edlund Brian Edwards Vernon and Johanna Ehlers Gloria Ellcey Mr. David Elliott Mr. G. Preston Elliott Kenneth D. and Frances S. Ellis Ben and Susan Emdin Cheryl and William Endres Engineered Protection Systems Inc. Jean Enright Bill Essling

F:Hank and Marcia Fairchild III Robert and Rudean Fairman Anthony and Diane Farage Sara Ann Farrugia Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Fee Valerie and Michael Feehan Marilyn and David Fernstrum Fifth Third Bank Ralph and Maureen Fischer Mrs. Richard Fletcher

Mrs. Edward C. Foote Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Ford Mary and Bill Ford Barb and Mike Forseman Albert and Laurie Forte Founders Bank & Trust Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Fox Jr. Thomas S. and Maxine J. Fox Ms. Winifred K. Fox Dr. and Mrs. John P. Foxworthy Chuck and Julie Frayer Mr. and Mrs. Randall Freeburg Michael and Paula Freed Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Freihofer Walter B. and Susan S. Freihofer Charles French Mr. and Mrs. Jack French Frey Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David G. Frey Mr. David G. Frey Jr. Brad and Jeanie Friedland Richard Fry Chuck and Bette Fuller

G:Margaret Gage Geoffrey and Carole Gaiser Iris-Naomi Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Garver The Gary Family Foundation Dan and Lou Ann Gaydou Pat and Patty Geary Mr. Brent T. Geers Leonard and Mary K. Gell Ms. Jane George Mr. Henry Gignac Gill Industries Inc. C. John Gill and Rita Williams Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gill Mrs. Richard M. Gillett Ms. Mary Gill-Thornton and

Mr. Jeff Thornton Gene and Tubie Gilmore Karl and Cindy Glass Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Gleason Jim and Bebe Glerum Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Goaley Keith and Lisa Gohlke Grand Rapids Area Furniture

Manufacturers’ Association Ken Grashuis and Lori Lockyear Ms. Gloria A. Gregory Tim and Jodi Grider Mr. Jason Griffen Doris G. Griffith Rena and Gary P. Guttrich

H:Mr. and Mrs. James P. Hackett Sr. Lewis and Sheryl Haeck Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hagist Maureen P. Hale Mrs. Doris Hall Dick and Sandy Hansen Mr. David Hanson Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hardy Jr.

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Kevin and Laura Harmelink Ms. Sharon Harrington Mr. James Harris Jr. Brian K. and Jody L. Hart Hascall Steel Company Richard and Barbara Haslinger David O. Haughey John and Betty Hausig Larry and Cindy Havard Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Hawks Janet A. Haynes Mrs. Doris B. Heartwell John and Jan Heerspink Mr. and Mrs. David Heldt Daniel M. and Pat Helmholdt Al and Liz Henry Ms. Deborah Herdegen Paul and Maria Royce Hesse Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Heuschkel Virginia W. Hewitt Mr. and Mrs. William R. Heyne John and Gwen Hibbard James V. and Kathleen Delp Higgins Jack and Marge Highfield David Hill and Elizabeth Kidd Doug and Laurel Hill Barbara J. Hoag Dorothy Tegner Hodgkins David and Susan Hoekema Ms. Inga A. Hofer Mr. and Mrs. Bryson B. Hoff Dirk and Victoria Hoffius Joan M. Hoffman Ken and Sandy Hofman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Hogan Ms. Mary A. Holland Earl and Donnalee Holton Ken and June Holtvluwer Mr. Mark Holtvluwer Jane Hondelink Peggy and Doug Hoogerhyde Robert L. and Judith S. Hooker Mr. Robert Hoover Keith and Mary Kay Hopkins John L. Hornbach Richard A. Horvitz Ms. Jeannie Hosey Mrs. Frances Housman Eleanore and Robert Howieson Mr. and Mrs. Gerald P. Hubers John and Janyce Huff Mr. and Mrs. Marvin M. Humphries Ms. Bonnie Hunter Allen and Helen Hunting John Hunting Marilyn Hunting Ms Mary Anne Hunting Mr. and Mrs. Dana Hushak Mr. and Mrs. David Hutchings Mr. and Mrs. Steven Huyser-Honig

I:Henry Idema II

Mrs. William Wren Idema Mr. John Illies Integrity Business Solutions LLC

J:Ms. Sue Ann Jabin Mrs. Thomas J. Jack Thomas and Barbara Jackoboice Carlton and Wendy Jackson Phil and Cherry Jacobus Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jamula Don and Lois Jandernoa Russ and Leann Jelsema Gregory and Carol Jeltema Larry A. and Janine M. Jewell May* and Virgil Johanningsmeier Mr. and Mrs. Carvel H. Johnson Glen Johnson and

Thomas P. Merchant Linda Mae Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Johnson Tom and Margy Jones Dr. Julian and Judith Joseph Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Junewick

K:Sheldon and Lois Kahn Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kapp John and Mary Ellen Karcis Carol J. Karr and Kevin J. Briggs Mary Karrip Jim and Amy Keane Keeler Foundation Mrs. Mary Ann Keeler Mr. and Mrs. Fred P. Keller Paul Kellermann and Pat Hartsoe Elizabeth M. Kelley Ruth Kemp Mr. and Mrs. John C. Kennedy III Kent Charitable Trust Kent County Administration Kent Parole—Michigan Dept.

of Corrections Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kian Roger and Ellen Kieras Kris and Katie Kimball Kurt and Randy Kimball Katie and Bob Kimball Tom and Vicki Kimball Bill and Sue Kincaid Anthony King and Lisa Oliver-King Roberta F. King and Mike Miesch Mr. Robert A. Kirchgessner Sr. Rita and Jack Kirkwood Stephen Klotz Kraig and Mary Klynstra Jim and Jane Knack Herbert and Glenna Knape Eric and Jamie Knoll Mr. Kevin Kobiela Mary Koenen Kate and Jeff Koeze Doug and Louann Kohlbeck

Michael E. Kooistra Ron and Bonnie Kopp Jack Korff David A. and Phyllis E. Koslow John and Marnie Kotwick Norman and Barbara Kravitz Sam Kravitz*Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kregel Ken and Melinda Krei Hoyt and Mary Ann Kremer Diane and Mike Kroll Blake and Mary Krueger Janet Krueger and Bruce Goodman James and Carrie Kuipers Robert and Donna Kurti Thomas and Sally Kyros

L:Mrs. Jane Lacks Kurt and Lori Lacks Ladies Literary Club Ms. Jessica Lalley Vernon and Anna Marie Laninga Marilyn Lankfer and Jeff Schad B. Kenneth Larm John and Mary Ellen Lawlor Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LeCuyer Mr. Gary Lemke and

Mrs. Janeen Boerman Lemke Harvey Lemmen Joe and Katy Levan Norman J. and Marilyn Leven

Family Foundation Mark and Marcie Lewis David and Susan Lipner Leo and Margaret Litowich John and Pat Littleton LM Strategies Consulting Mrs. Ruth Loeks Ray and Nancy Loeschner Mr. and Mrs. John H. Logie Ms. Bucky Love LSL Planning Inc. Laurie and Larry Luciani Dr. and Mrs. John J. Ludlow The Lukens Family Foundation Ms. Cheryl Lulias Peter and Barbara Lundeen Janis A. Lunquist Mike and Heather Lunt Mr. Craig Lutz Mr. Jerry Lykins and

Mrs. Elizabeth Welch Lykins Judson and Lynn Lynch David E. Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Lyons

M:Macatawa Bank J. Scott and Beth Mac Gregor Frances Maghielse Ernest and Lorraine Malkewitz William and Janis Malpass

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Daniel and Deborah Mankoff Mr. and Mrs. James Manning Dayle Maples and

David Kampfschulte Brenda and Richard Marean Harold A. Marks Jean Marsh*Gregory J. Martin and

Jennifer Browne Joseph and Sandy Martin Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Martin Bill and Inetta Martindill Chet and Elaine Maternowsk Mrs. Betsy Mathiesen Bradford Mathis and

Andola Mathis M.D. Barbara Mayo-Johnson McBain Family Foundation Edith McCargar Kate and John McGarry Terry McGovern and

Carol Paine-McGovern Jim McKay and Mary Caroline Frey Ms. Laura McKay Brenda L. McKean F. William and Beverly McKee Fred and Lena Meijer Hank and Liesel Meijer Meijer Inc. Mark and MaryBeth Meijer Merchants Service Bureau Inc. Frank Merlotti Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Meuser Jeffrey and Susan Meyers Michigan-Texas Land &

Orchard Co. Trust Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Miles*Patrick A. Miles Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell A. Miles Miller Johnson Ms. Sarah A. Miller Kim S. Mitchell Bill and Pam Mitchell Ronald and Karen Modreski Gordie and Jan Moeller Nancy Mogle Monaghan Associates Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Monaghan Monsma Marketing Corp. Mr. Walter A. Moore Jr. Rachel and Mike Mraz Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Muhl Ms. Dawn M. Mumford Peggy Murphy Judge Bill and Paula Murphy Jon and Carol Muth Patricia J. Muth Bruce A. Myers Mr. Robert Myers

N:Mrs. Willis J. Nelson NETech Corporation Eileen Newman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nobel Jr. Dr. and Mrs. J. Chris Norman

Gary and Peg Novosad Nucraft Furniture Company

O:Mrs. Samuel Oates Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. O’Connell OEC Business Interiors Judy and Baldwin Ogden Patricia Oldt Fred Olert Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Olsen Mr. Terrence E. Olson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Oom Ken and Jan Oosterhouse Open Systems Technologies Inc. Doug and Risa Oren Thomas and E. Lynne O’Rourke Timothy J. and Debra D. O’Rourke Jim and Cathy Osborne Barbara M. Osburn Matt and Beth Osterhaven Mr. and Mrs. John P. Ott Mr. and Mrs. Armen G. Oumedian Mr. and Mrs. Calvin P. Owen

P:Martin and Enid Packard Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Company The Louis and Helen Padnos

Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Padnos Ms. Shelley Padnos and

Ms. Carol Sarosik Page Family Ms. Cheryl A. Palkowski Mrs. Helen W. Palmatier Chris and Joan Panopoulos Paris Grange #19 Steve and Molly Parker Ms. Linda B. Patterson Kevin and Gina Paul Bob and Sue Payne Ken and Jill Peirce Ms. Cornelia H. Pelzer Peter and Carroll Perez Eugene and Janice Perkins Ms. Jo Anne Perkins Mr. Mark Peters Stephen and Marcia Peterson Mr. and Mrs. William P. Peterson Mr. Larry R. Petrick Mr. Robert C. Pew II Dan and Eunice Pfeiffer Harold and Phoebe Phelps Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Phelps Martha MacCleery and Eric Piehl Mr. and Mrs. John H. Pimm Sr. Larry and Jean Pinckney Ms. Shirley A. Plaska Dr. James E. and Kathleen S. Ponitz Doug and Anne Poortenga Martha J. Porter Janice Postma John and Callista Potter Marlowe Pranger Jim and Marie Preston

Amy Price Priority Health Mr. Tim E. Proos Scott and Annie Pruski John and Ann Puckett

R:Marcia L. Rapp Mr. and Mrs. John Rasch Kerry and Jan Rasikas Daniel and Judy Rau Laura Readle Reagan Marketing & Design LLC Reliance Finishing Co. Mary Zoe Remien Dale and Sherri Remmelts Mr. and Mrs. Richard V. Rice Robert K. Richards and

Ethel Z. Stears Carolyn Rietberg Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Rightmire Ms. Onesia W. Rigney Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R. Riha Sr. Susan and Phillip Rios Barbara A. Robinson Jacob and Delores Robinson Dr. and Mrs. Larry Robson Ms. Jo Ann Roche Janice Rock Deb and Ron Roden Marjorie and Bud Roegge Mr. Jim Rogers and

Mrs. Joyce A. French Rogers Dr. Jack and Lija Romence Dr. Darrel J. Rosen Michael and Christina Rosloniec Mr. Richard B. Ross Helen Hutchins Rossano Abraham G. and Anne L. Rossi Bob and Marcy Roth Ms. Tamara M. Roth Mr. and Mrs. Alwyn

Rougier-Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rowland Ms. Melissa Rowley Charles and Stella Royce Mr. David C. Rozek June and Brian Rudy, Keith and Myra Rudy Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ruis Derek and Lynn Rummel Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ruple Curtis and Colleen Ruppal Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ruppert Mr. and Mrs. David M. Russell Alan and Margaret Ryan

S:Emil and Nancy Sabolish Rebecca L. Sack Ellen Sadler Jim Sailors Elizabeth Sarafis Joan Sargeant David Sarnacki and Bridget Flynn Jerry Schaefer and Polly Hewitt

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His reserved demeanor belies Brent Geers’ ambition and experience. After graduating from theUniversity of Michigan, he spent five years in the Army. “It was something I always had in the back of mymind. After college I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to do and figured I was up for the challenge andadventure,” Brent said. He also spent a year as an AmeriCorps VISTA worker.

After a decade away, he returned to Grand Rapids, something he never thought he would do. “Near theend of my time in the Army, my mom died, so I came back to Grand Rapids,” he said. The experience ofsettling her estate focused him. He hired on as copyright compliance coordinator at Grand RapidsCommunity College, enrolled at Cooley Law School and bought a 110-year-old house in Midtown’s tinyAshby Row neighborhood. “Going through the process of settling my mom’s estate opened my eyes to theimportance of estate planning, the comfort it can bring and the legacy it allows you to leave. I’m drawn to the idea of helping people plan their legacies,” Brent said. He’ll graduate from law school in 2012.

Between work, law school, his garden and house Brent still finds time for community service. He is active with American Legion Post 459 where he proudly serves as vice commander and heads thepublic relations team. “Post 459 is a traditionally Polish Post located in one of the city’s original Polishneighborhoods. It was one of the first clubs to host Pulaski Days, something it still does. My role primarily is membership and I’m reaching out mostly to younger people. We are one of the few Posts with anincrease in membership,” said Brent. The Post has more than 700 members. Brent is a blood donor whois nearing the four gallon mark and he helped found the Cooley Law School Veterans Corps, a studentgroup for veterans and those interested in joining the military as a Judge Advocate General. He alsoassists with pro bono legal cases with Cooley professors.

He’s already giving back to Grand Rapids Community Foundation, which gave him a college scholarshipwhile he was a Creston High School student. “I’ve always been aware of the Community Foundation and the work it does. It has played a part in much of what has happened in Grand Rapids,” he said.

Brent makes annual contributions to the Community Foundation and has named it as beneficiary of his life insurance policy. One day his gift will become part of the Fund for Community Good. He hopeshis gift will help people innovate and come up with new ideas to improve Grand Rapids.

EVEN-KEELED GO-GETTER:

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Ms. Jacqueline A. Schafer Robert and Rose Schenck Nan Schichtel Bruce and Joyce Schlanderer Harold and Carol Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schmieder Caroline Schoonbeck*Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Schremp David and Jerri Schroeder Willard Schroeder*Gladys Schuil Rana and Joseph N. Schwartz Ms. Nancy A. Scully Mrs. Audrey Sebastian Peter and Joan Secchia Ms. Melissa A. Seguin Seidman Family Foundation Margaret Sellers-Walker Morris Marilyn and Budge Sherwood Stella A. Shields Ms. Priscilla G. Shuart Abdou N. Sickrey James and Sheryl Siegel Diana R. Sieger Ms. Hermina E. Sikkema Ms. Maureen E. Slade Nancy and Doug Slade Herman Slanger Trust Mr. and Mrs. Brent Slay Mr. and Mrs. Steven Slee Brent Sloop Mr. W. Dale Smith Mary Lou Smith Mr. Matthew Smith Ms. Peggy Smith Mr. Richard E. Smoke Mr. Nicholas V. Smylnycky Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Soper Dr. and Mrs. Chris Southwick Edward and Leona Spencer Paul and Sue Spindler William and Norma Sprague Jarv and Mary Spreng Mrs. Jean P. Springer Amanda and Ryan St. Pierre Terrence M. Start Steelcase Inc. Barton and Kathy Steindler Rick and Sue Steketee Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Steketee Stan and Norma Sterk Dr. and Mrs. Ray E. Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Stevens Dr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Stiffler Helen C. Stiles Wendy L. Stock and Charles R. HowieSusan A. Stoddard Lee Strodtman Nicole and Michael Stroster Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Struck Dennis and Deborah Sturtevant Jerry and Judy Subar

Judge Paul J. and Mary Ellen Sullivan Greg and Audrey Sundstrom Frank and Ruth Suskey Dr. Alfred B. Swanson and

Dr. Genevieve de Groot Swanson Dell and Connie Sweeris Marilyn Sweers Ms. Karen K. Sweet Mr. Edward Szymas

T:Mr. and Mrs. Arvin L. Tap Michael and Susan Taylor Ms. Ruth G. Taylor Steele and Mary Taylor Dr. Ralph TenHave Mr. and Mrs. John E. Terhune Lanny Thodey Dorothy J. Thurston Jill and Art Tiefenbach Mrs. Shirley J. Tillyer Donald Tilton and Denise Fawcet Vicki and Brian Tingley Daniel L. and Betsey M. Tinkham Ms. Marilyn Titche Wayne and Diane Titche Robert and Colleen Tobin Ms. Elizabeth M. Topliffe and

Mr. Mark A. Davis Ella M. Topp Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Tornga Philip Tower and Family Carol L. Townsend Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Trapp Rick Treur Doug and Liz Triezenberg Mr. and Mrs. Jay Troger George and Kerstin Trowbridge The Trust of the GR Federation of

University of MI Alumnae V. Parker and Martha Tuthill Jr.

V:Geraldine M. VanHerp Mr. Troy Van Orman Earle Vande Poel Charitable Fund Mr. Don VandenBos Jr. Lorrie and Dave VanderArk Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Vander Heide Barbara VanderJagt Rose and H. Lewis Vander Kolk Simon and Mary Vander Kooy

Foundation Jan Vander Kooy Roger and Jacquelyn Vander Laan Mr. Scott A. VanderLeek Mr. Dale VanderMaas Mrs. Herbert Vander Mey Mr. and Mrs. Claude L. Vander Ploeg Mr. and Mrs. James Vanderschaaf Daniel and Judith Vandersteen Rudy and Nancy Van Donk Ms. Barbara F. Van Ess

Ms. Lauri Van Eyl Angel and Peter Van Gorp Mr. and Mrs. Randall Van Houten Ms. Carole VanHoven Lewis and Norma VanKuiken Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Van Stee Bill and Barbara* Van’t Hof Mr. and Mrs. Dean Van Velsen Marianne and Werner Veit Mr. and Mrs. Marvin C. Veneklasen Jackie Ver Heulen Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. VerMerris John P. and Lynn Vinkemulder Dr. and Mrs. Earl R. Visser Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Visser Mr. and Mrs. Phil Vogelsang Ryan and Angela Voshol

W:W. K. Kellogg Foundation Marie and David Waalkes Bill and Pat Waanders Gary and Janice Walker Keith P. Walker Ms. Beverly Wall Anita Wallgren James P. Walsh Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Roger and Luella Warnshuis Ms. Jill Warren The Waters Corporation Dr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Waters Wege Foundation Dixie Wege Peter M. Wege Mr. and Mrs. Herbert W. Weidenfeller Mr. P. Craig Welch Jr. Ms. Cynthia Welton Barbara Wepman Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Werkema Ms. Jean K. Wernette Terence D. West Brian Whalen and Jan Koopman Alice Wharton-Bickley Mr. John J. Wheeler Robert and Deborah White Mr. and Mrs. Wilson* D. Whittier Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Wickman Michael and Debbie Wiegand John and Carroll Wiener Ms. Beth Wierenga John H. and Dorothy M. Wiest Williams Group Inc. Drs. Chad and Kathy Williams Jim and Sue Williams Mr. Jason Williams Greg and Meg Willit Joan Wilson Mrs. Kaye Wilsted Ms. Susan Winger Charles Winslow M.D. and

Judy K. Sopeland Dr. and Mrs. Doug F. Wiseman

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James and Pamela Witte David and Susan Wittenbach West Michigan Conference of

The United Methodist Church Janet DeYoung-Wolffis Kate Wolters Casey Wondergem*Mr. and Mrs. Tim Wondergem Phil and Carolyn Wood Chuck Wooding Ms. E. Gabriel Works and

Mr. John V. O’Connor John and Kathleen Woudstra

Y:Mr.* and Mrs. Marjorie Yardley Greg and Sarah Yoder Kurt and Sally Yost Dick and Barbara Young

Z:Marilyn and Garrett Zack John Zadvinskis Michael and Katherine Zago Joan and Jim Zawacki Ed and Ruth Zeilstra Mr. and Mrs. Timothy F. Ziegler Jack and Ruth Zimmerman Jack and Jennifer Zinser William F. Zoellmer III Dennis and Kristen Zoet George and Gretchen Zuiderveen Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Zweering Rev. David Baak and Betty Zylstra Bob Zylstra and Gayla Jewell

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THE METZ SOCIETY RECOGNIZES PEOPLE

WHO HAVE CREATED A LIFE INCOME

GIFT OR HAVE NAMED THE COMMUNITY

FOUNDATION IN THEIR ESTATE PLANS.

THE SOCIETY IS NAMED FOR GEORGE

AND MARY METZ, WHOSE $100,000 GIFT

IN 1929 WAS THE FIRST BEQUEST TO THE

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.

A:Ms. Mary AbbottMr. and Mrs. Martin J. Allen Jr.Mr. William E. AltGasper J. AmodeoMs. Gwendolyn I. AndersonBetty Ladd AndreMr. Willem AntonidesMrs. Noyes Avery

B:Janet R. BaconKen BandstraJohn H. and Nancy BattsRobert H. BeamanMr. and Mrs. Robert H. BeckerLois Eberhard BeckeringEllen BellMrs. Viola BenthinTanya and Tom Berg

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth BergsmaJohn R. BertschKristine BishopLynne BlackBonnie L. BlandfordTom BlandfordGlen and Betsy BorreTodd and Gina BoveeMr. and Mrs. Paul D. Bowers Jr.Janet and John BoylesTom BraciakMr. and Mrs. Laurence L. BratschieThe Honorable Hugh W. Brenneman Jr.Mrs. Richard F. BrushMrs. Gretchen B. BurchRobert and Sandy Burnham

Charitable FundMs. Ann Stuart BurroughsAnna Moore ButznerSharon M. BuursmaJohn and Linda Byington

c:John and Marie CanepaMr. James W. CarpenterDavid M. and Cara V. CassardOlga CassardMrs. Jane ChamberlinElizabeth ChaseMs. Libby ChildBrian Cloyd and Agnes Kempker-CloydGeorge and Peg CopeMr. and Mrs. Ronald L. CornetetBill and Marilyn CrawfordMal CummingThomas W. CzerneyMr. Thomas E. Czerwinski

d:Thomas C. and M. Lynn DandridgeJoseph Daniels M.D. and Shirley K. DanielsJohn and Edy DaviesGilbert R. and Patricia K. DavisJoy and Jim DeBoerNorman B. and Mary M. De GraafBarbara DeMoorBill and Carolyn DeNeutWesley and Amy De VriesMr. and Mrs. Phillip DeWildtMr. Max DoeringMrs. Elizabeth T. DonleyMr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Dooge Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. DucharmeMr. Robert J. DunlapMs. Patricia S. DuthlerDavid G. Dvorak M.D.

e:Mr. and Mrs. Jay EganBen and Susan EmdinMs. Elaine E. EmmonsBill Essling

f:Anthony and Diane FarageMr. and Mrs. Thomas Finazzi

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Foster IIMr. and Mrs. Ben A. FowlerDavid E. and Dawn O. FowlerThomas S. and Maxine J. FoxJeffrey and Sheila FrankMr. Donald H. FreemanRuth FreemanWalter B. and Susan S. FreihoferCharles FrenchMs. Ellie FreyMary Meade FugerMr. and Mrs. Henry G. Fuhs

g:Mr. Jim Galer and

Mrs. Marilyn Klyn GalerIris-Naomi GarciaMr. and Mrs. Paul K. GastonMr. Brent T. GeersMr. and Mrs. Kenneth GilchristC. John Gill and Rita WilliamsMs. Anita M. GilleoMrs. Richard M. GillettGene and Tubie GilmoreMr. and Mrs. Thomas D. GleasonBeth GoebelGary GoodeMr. and Mrs. Philip W. GoodspeedMs. Carol GreenburgMs. Dareather GreerFranklin K. GregoryDavid and Mary Ann Grooters

H:Mrs. Doris HallMr. and Mrs. Michael HandlinMr. and Mrs. William H. Hardy Jr. Jackie HavemanJanet A. HaynesJohn and Jan HeerspinkMr. and Mrs. James HegartyMrs. Ruth S. HenkinMr. and Mrs. William R. HeyneJohn and Gwen HibbardJean and David HitchcockBarbara J. HoagDirk and Victoria HoffiusMichael HoffmanJane HondelinkRobert L. and Judith S. HookerMr. Robert HooverDr. David J. Horning and

Mrs. Betsy R. HorningGregg and Kim HughesThe Reverend Mary S. HulstKatherine HumphreyMs. Bonnie HunterJohn HuntingMarilyn Hunting

I:Henry Idema II

J:Ms. Sue Ann JabinPhil and Cherry Jacobus

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Don and Lois JandernoaChuck and Carol JenningsCalvin JeterLynne Jarman Johnson and

Robert J. JohnsonTom and Margy Jones

K:Carol J. KarrMrs. M. S. Keeler IIMrs. Fred M. KellerMr. and Mrs. Fred P. KellerPaul and Beth KellyMs. Birgit KlohsHerbert and Glenna KnapeRaymond E. KnapeDavid A. and Phyllis E. KoslowKen and Melinda KreiHoyt and Mary Ann KremerMr. and Mrs. Abe KrissoffMs. Marjorie Kuipers

L:David and Paula LaClaireB. Kenneth LarmSandra Last M.D.R. Lawrence and Marilyn LeighHarvey LemmenMr. and Mrs. Wayne LemmenNorman J. and Marilyn LevenMike LloydArend and Nancy LubbersJanis A. LunquistMr. and Mrs. Eugene G. Lyons

M:Donald W. MaineErnest and Lorraine MalkewitzFrank and Nancy ManningJean Marsh*Mrs. Selene V. MarsteinerBill and Inetta MartindillMax B. MattesonKate and John McGarryRonald and Karen ModreskiGordie and Jan MoellerDavid and Diana MorgensternRosemary D. MurphyJudge Bill and Paula MurphyJon and Carol Muth

N:Ardith V. Neath AdamsDale C. and Cynthia Dewees NelsonMs. Pat NevalaEileen NewmanMrs. Nancy Kehoe Nielsen

and Mr. Alger J. Nielsen

O:Mrs. Samuel OatesFred Olert Jr.Ms. Norma OlsenMr. Gerald OlsonMrs. Nancy V. OrrMr. and Mrs. Armen G. Oumedian

P:Mrs. Helen W. PalmatierSteve and Molly ParkerRichard A. PerkinsMr. Robert C. Pew IICynthia PimmMr. and Mrs. John H. Pimm Sr.Dr. James E. and Kathleen S. PonitzMr. and Mrs. Michael H. PriceMr. and Mrs. Larry Purcey

R:Marcia L. RappMr. Richard E. RiebelMr. Richard A. RoaneDr. Jack and Lija RomenceHelen Hutchins RossanoOwen Rottschafer M.D.Charles and Stella RoyceMs. Kathleen M. RussellAlan and Margaret Ryan

S:Ellen SadlerJerry Schaefer and Polly HewittRobert W. SchellenbergMr. and Mrs. Craig W. SchopfGladys SchuilMs. Greta SchuilMr. and Mrs. James R. Sebastian Jr.Peter and Joan SecchiaMrs. Elaine ShayMarilyn and Budge SherwoodDiana R. SiegerMs. Maureen E. SladeMr. and Mrs. Gary R. SnyderDr. and Mrs. Chris SouthwickRobert A. SprotteMrs. Marvin StahlTerrence M. StartBarbara D. SteilStan and Norma SterkWendy L. Stock and Charles R. HowieMs. Patty A. Story

T:Michael and Susan TaylorSteele and Mary TaylorDorothy J. ThurstonJill and Art TiefenbachMrs. Shirley J. TillyerMs. Patricia H. TimmerElla M. ToppMr. and Mrs. Daniel TrappGeorge and Kerstin Trowbridge

U:Dr. and Mrs. Ghayas Uddin

V:Mr. Don VandenBos Jr.Mr. Lou VanderHaveMrs. Herbert Vander MeyMr. and Mrs. Rick A. VanHornBill and Barbara* Van’t HofJohn P. and Lynn Vinkemulder

Theodore J. and Vicki VogtMr. and Mrs. Cecil S. VorenkampDr. B. Margaret Voss

W:David and Kay WagnerGary and Janice WalkerAnita WallgrenMr. and Mrs. Russel WarnerDr. and Mrs. James K. WatkinsDixie WegePeter M. WegeJohn and Martha WertMrs. Mary K. WhiteMrs. Barbara WhittenbergerJohn H. and Dorothy M. WiestMrs. Kaye WilstedJim and Connie Winter-TroutwineMr. Thomas D. WisnomMike and Colleen WolfeKate WoltersDr. Richard J. WoltersomBob and Aleicia WoodrickJohn and Kathleen Woudstra

Y:Mrs. Marjorie YardleyDick and Barbara Young

Z:Marilyn and Garrett ZackMr. and Mrs. John H. ZwarensteynRev. David Baak and Betty ZylstraBob Zylstra and Gayla Jewell

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NAMED FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY GOOD

ALLOW DONORS TO SUPPORT A WIDE

RANGE OF COMMUNITY NEEDS.

Allan and Claudia Carlson Family FundAllan R. and Claudia Carlson

Dallas and Helen Darling FundJohn and Rene Darling

Douglas DeBoer Memorial FundMr. and Mrs. Timothy AinsworthMr. Eugene AlkemaAndrews & Co.Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. AndrewsAnonymousPeter ArmstrongMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. BarnesBruce and Nancy BarnhartMarjorie W. BjorkMr. and Mrs. Charles M. BloomMr. and Mrs. Robert F. BlossfeldDianne BoozerMr. and Mrs. Raymond BoozerRobert W. and Lynn H. Browne FoundationMr. and Mrs. Will CaldwellTom and Molly CharlesMrs. Clifford C. ChristensonMr. and Mrs. Robert G. Clark

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Mr. Timothy J. CurtinDavenport University–Grand RapidsBob and Lois DeBoerJoy and Jim DeBoerMr. Richard DeBoerTeresa S. DeckerRobert L. Diamond and Sheila KinneyDickinson Press Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Randy DisselkoenMs. Gail A. EssenburgRobert and Rudean FairmanMs. Jacqueline FazekasDr. and Mrs. Kevin E. FitzgeraldMs. Mary Beth FitzgeraldJon and Mary ForslundThomas S. and Maxine J. FoxMr. Donald H. FreemanO.N. and Joyce FrenchChuck and Bette FullerMary and Tom FullerMs. Kathy GaldysMs. Gloria A. GregoryMs. Maureen E. GruelMr. Steve GunningDirk and Victoria HoffiusMr. and Mrs. Frederick IdemaMr. and Mrs. Kevin T. KabatDick and Deb KayMrs. Mary Ann KeelerMr. and Mrs. William KoskiJanet Krueger and Bruce GoodmanMr. Paul KutscheLacks Enterprises Inc.Mrs. Jane LacksLaFleur & Godfrey Inc.Ms. Sally LangleyMarilyn Lankfer and Jeff Schad Mr. William J. Lawrence IIIMr. and Mrs. Bill LettingaDonald W. MaineMs. Mary W. ManguseMetro Health HospitalMs. Christine MeyerMr. and Mrs. Gregory C. MoceriDaniel and Barbara MolhoekMrs. Patricia A. MonahanMrs. Nancy V. OrrJohn and Penny PestleAlice PorterMs. Deborah A. PrestonMr. and Mrs. Brian RischRordor FoundationMs. Barbara RosendallMs. Barbara K. SchoendorfMr. and Mrs. Ronald B. ShippyMs. Barbara A. TerpstraCraig TigglemanDaniel L. and Betsey M. TinkhamDavid and Karen UferMr. and Mrs. Harold J. Van AllsburgVarnum LLPCarl E. VerBeekMr. and Mrs. Michael S. VolkMr. and Mrs. Stephan WaltmanRoger and Luella WarnshuisMr. and Mrs. James W. Wedemeyer

Mr. Dwight D. WhippleRichard and Ellen WicksMr. and Mrs. Timothy WilsonMs. Ann Zoellner

Engineered Protection Systems FundEngineered Protection Systems Inc.

Henry A. Fox Family FundMr. and Mrs. Henry A. Fox Jr.

Kent Charitable FundKent Charitable Trust

Jane and Sam Kravitz Fund forCommunity GoodMr. and Mrs. Joseph A. BasinskiMs. Shirley A. BoomsmaMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. ChamberlainPatricia H. EdisonMr. David G. FreyDoris G. GriffithSam Kravitz*Ms. Audrey A. MannHarold A. MarksChet and Elaine MaternowskiSteve and Molly ParkerRhett and Jeralyn PinskyMr. and Mrs. Dan ReckleinMs. Marie A. RuddellBarton and Kathy SteindlerCheryl and John TullyRoger and Luella WarnshuisLarry and Betsy Willey

William S. Martens Hundred Club FundConsumers Energy FoundationCook Charitable FoundationThe Currie FoundationFifth Third BankGrand Rapids Police DepartmentMeijer Inc.The Secchia FamilyUniversal Forest Products Inc.

Theodore R. and CarolineSchoonbeck FundCaroline Schoonbeck Estate

Willard and Barbara Schroeder FundWillard and Barbara Schroeder Estate

Erin Slade Memorial FundDarlene BerghorstMr. and Mrs. Robert J. BurkeMs. Sally L. Coburn and

Mr. Chuck CarterMs. Sharon CramptonMs. Mary Jane DockerayMs. Linda DodgeMs. Norma J. FickMs. Maureen LarkinDr. and Mrs. Leon J. Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. QuinnDiana R. Sieger

Elizabeth J. Steed Johnson FundElizabeth J. Steed Johnson Trust

Earle Vande Poel FundEarle Vande Poel Charitable Fund

Curtis M. Wylie FundNew Holland Brewing Co.

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Donor Advised Funds Allow

contributors to recommend grants

for approval by the board of

trustees. The Community Foundation

completes due diligence, reporting,

and administrative work, ensuring

that people’s charitable goals and

legal requirements are met. Some

DONORS designate their children or

relatives as donor advisors, making

philanthropy a family activity.

Jeffrey and Barbara ArnoldCharitable FundMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Arnold

The Banks Family Charitable FundDr. and Dr. Dennis Banks

Allan R. and Claudia A. CarlsonAdvised FundMr. and Mrs. Allan R. Carlson

Waters Corporation/Cassard FamilyDonor Advised FundDavid M. and Cara V. Cassard

Center for Systemic Change Advised FundMr. and Mrs. Fred P. KellerW. K. Kellogg Foundation

Chris-Tina FundJoan M. Hoffman

Peter and Pat Cook FundMr. Peter C. Cook

Achille and Irene Despres, William and Andre FundDavid R. and Helene M. Despres

The Ebenezer FundAnonymous

Engen Family FundNETech Corporation

Grubb & Ellis | Paramount Commerce Advised FundJeff and Susie Schreur

Jamie Hale Memorial FundMs. Sally L. Coburn and

Mr. Chuck CarterMr. James L. Dodge

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Professional connections introduced Mike and Sue Taylor to Grand Rapids Community Foundation.Their strong belief in its work has made them donors and enthusiastic advocates.

Mike is an estate planning attorney at Miller Johnson and serves on the Community Foundation’sProfessional Advisory Committee. “Grand Rapids is a very generous community, and many of my clientswant to leave their legacy. I believe in the Community Foundation’s mission and work. It’s a qualityorganization, and I have a lot of respect for the staff. When I have clients with a philanthropic interest, I talk about the Community Foundation and the work it does. A number of my clients have set up DonorAdvised Funds, scholarship funds or Field of Interest Funds,” Mike said.

Sue traces her personal connection with President Diana Sieger back to their days in the Junior League.Knowing Diana created Sue’s awareness of the Community Foundation. Sue is co-owner of MaplewoodFlowerbox, a corporate floral service. “We started helping with Community Foundation special eventsmany years ago. We put a lot of love into our work. We’re proud to be connected,” she said.

The Taylors share the value of giving back to the community but each has special interests. As a Mary Free Bed Guild past president, Sue focuses on helping people with disabilities. She supports Mary FreeBed and Very Special Arts. Mike is personally connected to The Joshua Esch Mitchell Aviation ScholarshipFund at the Community Foundation. He helped make the connections that established the fund afterJosh’s accidental death in 2001. The Taylors’ son B.J. went to school with him. “The fund is a great legacyfor Josh,” Mike said. He also is partial to the Donald J. DeYoung Education Fund and the John Ball Zoo Fund,because he personally knew the judge and he also served as president of the John Ball Zoological Society.

The Taylors earmark part of their annual Community Foundation contributions to those special fundsand they also support the Fund for Community Good. “It goes to support so many good things, and we know the Trustees do fine work making decisions about needs. It is hard to find anything in GrandRapids that isn’t connected to the Community Foundation. The breadth of what it touches is enormous.It is a great way to be involved in what is happening here,” Mike said.

The couple supported the capital campaign for the Community Foundation’s building. “It was wonderfulto see what has been done to bring back the old ice house. They’ve created something that is open to the whole community,” Sue said.

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The Brian K. and Jody L. HartCharitable FundBrian K. and Jody L. Hart

Heerspink Family Advised FundJohn and Jan Heerspink

Allen I. and Helen J. Hunting Advised FundAllen and Helen Hunting

David and Phyllis Koslow FundDavid A. and Phyllis E. Koslow

Chester and Elaine MaternowskiFamily FundChet and Elaine Maternowski

Patricia P. and Armen G. OumedianFamily FundMr. and Mrs. Armen G. Oumedian

Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Company FundLouis Padnos Iron & Metal Company

Kate Pew Wolters FundKate Pew Wolters

Pimm Donor Advised FundMr. and Mrs. John H. Pimm Sr.

Timothy FundEstates of Mr. and Mrs. Titus J. Hager

Roger and Jacquelyn Vander LaanFamily FundRoger and Jacquelyn Vander Laan

The Earl and Gert Visser Charitable FundDr. and Mrs. Earl R. Visser

The John J. Wheeler Charitable FundMr. John J. Wheeler

Windrift FundMs. Winifred K. Fox

WKKF Advised FundW. K. Kellogg Foundation

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Corporate Charitable Funds

Allow businesses to simplify giving,

gain tax advantages, and establish

a permanent source of charitable

contributions. The Community

Foundation manages logistics

and administrative tasks, allowing

business to focus on giving.

Warner Norcross & Judd FundMs. Susan AclinMr. and Mrs. Loren M. AndrulisMr. Edward J. Bardelli

Mr. Jeffrey S. BattershallRichard L. BoumaConrad and Molly BradshawMs. Deidre BuchananJohn and Angela BurschJohn and Debra BylMr. and Mrs. Robert J. ChovanecMr. Bruce W. ChristensenSue ConwayMr. J.A. Cragwall Jr.Ms. Mary DanielMr. and Mrs. Dale F. De LongpreMr. Cameron S. DeLongMr. Kevin DoughertyDouglas and Kristine DozemanMr. John D. DunnMr. Daniel P. EttingerMs. Marilee FisherMs. Nancy GravelinMr. Peter L. GustafsonAndy and Cara HakkenMr. and Mrs. William W. HallMr. Scott HancockMr. and Mrs. Shane B. HansenMs. Christina HeyboerMr. Timothy L. HornerMs. Valerie HowardMr. and Mrs. Scott D. HubbardMs. Cara JansmaMs. Luanne KantorDick and Deb KayMr. Chad E. KleinhekselMr. and Mrs. Jonathon P. KokMr. and Mrs. Stephen R. KretschmanMr. and Mrs. Nobert F. KugeleMr. Joseph A. KuiperMs. Madelaine LaneMr. Gordon R. LewisJohn and Susie LogieMs. Kellen LynchMr. Philip LynnMr. and Mrs. Rodney D. MartinF. William and Beverly McKeeMs. Molly E. McManusMr. and Mrs. Christian E. MeyerJeffrey and Susan MeyersMr. and Mrs. Austin MorrisMr. Melvin G. MoseleyMs. Anita A. NewsomeMr. Jeffrey A. OttMr. Steven A. PalazzoloMr. Mark B. Periard and

Dr. Barbara PeriardMr. Christopher J. PredkoMr. and Mrs. Louis C. RabautMs. Janet L. RamseyMr. Richard A. RoaneMr. Vernon P. SaperMs. Bonnie SchaubMr. and Mrs. Mark D. SevaldMr. Ernest M. SharpeMr. Todd SimpsonMr. Eugene E. Smary and

Mrs. Anne VarnerMr. and Mrs. Jerome M. SmithMs. Pamela K. Squire

Mr. Justin W. StempleMs. Elsa ter KuileCheryl and John TullyMs. Beverly J. TurnerMr. and Mrs. W. Michael Van HarenMs. Karen J. VanderWerffMr. and Mrs. Douglas E. WagnerWarner Norcross & Judd LLPMr. Stephen C. WaterburyBruce YoungMs. Cheryl K. Zylstra

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Field of Interest Funds Direct the

Community Foundation to support

projects and programs within the

donor’s charitable interest area.

African American Heritage FundAnonymousMs. Veneese V. ChandlerHuey G. and Mary CopelandJoseph Daniels M.D. and

Shirley K. DanielsMr. and Mrs. Edgar L. DavisDr. and Mrs. Gerald DawkinsBeverly A. DrakeMr. and Mrs. James P. Hackett Sr.Ms. Sonya HughesRobert Hurd and Diane McMillanWin and Kyle IrwinGeorge Ira James and Ellen JamesMs. Louise J. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Russell E. JohnsonDrs. Courtney and Ora JonesMrs. Mary MartinDr. and Mrs. Ralph E. MathisNew Hope Baptist ChurchGerald and Carole RedwineMs. Gloria WeekleyAllen and Jonse YoungRev. David Baak and Betty Zylstra

Cherry (Mrs. James) Carpenter Fund for ChildrenMrs. Karen Carpenter Millar and

Dr. Dan P. Millar

Bruce Alexis Cornelius MemorialFund for Mental Health AgenciesIrma Cornelius

Charles Evenson Fund for the EnvironmentMs. Valija Rauceps

Homeless Prevention Endowment FundAndrew and Janay BrowerBill EsslingGreg and Kim LongworthRev. David Baak and Betty Zylstra

Mary I. and David D. Hunting Family FundEstate of Mary I. HuntingMr. Andrew Knauf

Gordon and Janet Moeller, Food Security FundAnonymousMs. Shelly L. BelstraHelen M. BodeSteve and Cindy BordersMr. Rafael D. DiazDr. and Mrs. Gene E. FongerMr. and Mrs. Rudolf HankaJames and Ruth HolkeboerBernard and Helen HooglandTed and Leta KubasiakMr. Gary Lemke and

Mrs. Janeen Boerman LemkeMr. Richard LiberatoreRob and Mary MillerGordie and Jan MoellerJeanne P. MoellerMr. Charles E. StrikwerdaMr. and Mrs. Glen E. WalstraMatt Whitney and Bridget Clark-WhitneyJoan and Jim ZawackiMr. Robert J. Zieger

Elizabeth J. Steed Johnson Fund forHealthcare and Community HealthElizabeth J. Steed Johnson Estate

Youth Field of Interest FundMike and Rachel GoorhouseMs. Sarah JolmanChristine Kooyer

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Field of Interest Educational Funds

Direct the Community Foundation

to support educational projects

and programs.

Meijer Good Schools for Grand RapidsFund and Good Classrooms FundMr. and Mrs. Paul W. AndersonMs. Cecelia Angel and

Mr. Martin J. TremblayMr. and Mrs. Michael J. BartMr. and Mrs. Dennis BenoitRich and Jackie BlankenshipMs. Clazena Boylon and

Ms. Cynthia LadwigMr. Ric BraukerMr. and Mrs. David W. BrownMr. and Mrs. Ricardo F. CipicchioMs. Kimberly D’AddarioMr. and Mrs. Trevor J. DagleyMs. Patricia S. DevlinCory and Cherie DykstraMr. and Mrs. Lee F. GeorgeMs. Cinda L. GibsonMs. Mary Beth GuidryMs. Shirley A. HochMr. and Mrs. Gary L. HowesMr. and Mrs. Bruce JoldersmaMs. Sarah JolmanMr. and Mrs. George E. KayeMr. and Mrs. Alfred V. McCannMr. and Mrs. Kevin D. Miller

C. Robert and Patricia Muth FundMr. and Mrs. Henry M. NelsonKen and Kathy NelsonPatricia P. and Armen G. Oumedian

Family FundMs. Linda S. PacicMr. William L. Parker and

Mrs. Barbara J. Huschke-ParkerDr. Holly A. PerkinsMary I. and Robert C. Pew

Donor Advised FundMs. Barbara PowellMr. and Mrs. John A. RoseLuanne Helder Schaftenaar

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Scholarship Funds Help students

pursue educational goals. Donors may

participate in the selection process

or allow the Community Foundation

to handle candidate approval.

Altrusa Scholarship FundAltrusa International of Grand Rapids Inc.

Noyes L. Avery Jr. and Ann E. Avery FundMrs. Noyes Avery

Black Men Building ResourcesScholarship FundBill EsslingRobert Hurd and Diane McMillanDr. Edward A. Jones Jr. Scholarship FundMr. Richard LiberatoreThe Honorable Benjamin and

Dr. Denice LoganMr. and Mrs. Phillip PearsonSteele A. and Mary D. Taylor

Advised FundMark A. and Urszula Zylstra

Country Fresh Scholarship FundCountry Fresh

Gerald M. Crane Memorial MusicScholarship FundMr. and Mrs. David K. DautermannBill EsslingBeth Hoger and Lisa SwemTerry and Audrey McBurneyJames M. StewartCarl E. VerBeekAl and Michele Wheeler

Achille and Irene Despres, William and Andre Scholarship FundAchille and Irene Despres,

William and Andre Fund

Donald J. DeYoung Education FundPeter ArmstrongJoanne AshJanet and John BoylesM. Joan and Marvin Bunn

The Honorable Nanaruth and Mr. Steven Carpenter

Betts and Jim CaseyMargot, Todd and Jane CavalierDr. and Mrs. R. Jack ChaseJean and Charles DayBob and Lois De BoerGail DeYoungMary DeYoungMr. Max DoeringJohn and Marilyn DoogeMr. David Henry DorrRobert* and Jean DuganPat and Dan EschBill and Kay FarrThe Honorable Patricia D. Gardner

and Mr. Kim DeStigterScott and Gail HaebichMarvin and Delores HaightJanet A. HaynesDirk and Victoria HoffiusWin and Kyle IrwinWayne and Judith JacksonMr. and Mrs. A. Ray KallielBill and Sue KincaidDaniel and Mary KozeraRob and Linda LalleyDennis and Julie McCraryLea P. MenkoThe Honorable David M. Murkowski

and Ms. Diane E. GollerWard Oliver and Catherine GradDale and Jane RhoadesGeorge and Vernis SchadMr. F. Jay SchoettleyEdna Claire SchooleyMr. and Mrs. James M. ShadeMr. Thomas P. SibleyDiana R. SiegerMr. Henry R. SmitterThe Honorable H. David Soet and

Mrs. Ann Sullivan SoetWilliam E. and Norma Sprague

Charitable FundMichael and Susan TaylorMr. and Mrs. John E. TerhuneCheryl and John TullyJohn and Diane VanderVeenBarbara and Bob VosFrances Wallin ShawRichard and Ellen Wicks

Economic Club of Grand RapidsScholarship FundWade E. and Viola Sackner Foundation

General Scholarship FundMr. and Mrs. Dale A. CrowleyKeith and Myra Rudy

Grand Rapids Combined TheatreScholarship FundAquinas CollegeMr. Kenneth C. BeachlerMartie ChildsTuti and Pete DeMaagd

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Bill EsslingDr. Darrel J. Rosen

John T. and Frances J. MaghielseScholarship FundFrances MaghielseJohn Maghielse Family

Miller Johnson West MichiganDiversity Scholarship FundMiller Johnson

The Joshua Esch Mitchell AviationScholarship FundBill and Pam Mitchell

Harry J. Morris Jr. Emergency ServicesEducation Scholarship FundMark and MaryBeth Meijer

Dr. Patricia E. Newby Close Up ScholarshipMr. and Mrs. Maurice A. BarnesDrs. James and Patricia Newby

Patricia P. and Armen G. OumedianScholarship FundPatricia P. and Armen G. Oumedian

Family Fund

Reverend Lyman Parks Sr.Scholarship FundAnonymousMs. Janalee M. BrownMr. and Mrs. Carl W. EschelsMr. and Mrs. Dean Salisbury

Forrest Arthur Pletcher Memorial FundMs. Carol CastineiraMs. Charlene PletcherCharles F. PletcherMr. and Mrs. Robert F. Tomsik Jr.

Dr. William E. and Norma SpragueScholarship FundWilliam E. and Norma Sprague

Charitable Fund

University of Michigan Grand RapidsAlumnae Trust Scholarship FundMs. O’Linda L. AndersonAnonymousMs. Helen F. BisbeeThe Brown Group of the Grand Rapids

Federation of the University ofMichigan Alumnae

Ms. Kalista A. CastineMs. Barbara E. ConeMs. Andrea L. EsslingMs. Winifred K. FoxMs. Janet C. JensenMr. and Mrs. Jon G. MarchBarbara P. MarcusRomence Gardens and GreenhousesMs. Barbara R. ShapiroMs. Aleta Wells

University of Michigan Grand RapidsAlumnae—Meta Prange Murphy/Lucille Prange FundArthur J. Prange Jr. M.D.

Roger and Jacquelyn Vander LaanFamily Scholarship FundRoger and Jacquelyn Vander Laan

Family Fund

Chad Vollmer Scholarship FundDaniel and Alice Trapp Family

Advised Fund

Warner Norcross & Judd Scholarship FundWarner Norcross & Judd LLP

Elmo Wierenga Ottawa Hills Alumni Scholarship FundDr. and Mrs. Thomas AndersonAustin MortgageMr. and Mrs. William C. BantaJanet and John BoylesMr. Milton L. Briggs Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. BrownMr. and Mrs. Robert F. BrownMr. and Mrs. Thorne J. BrownMr. and Mrs. William D. BryantDr. Charles D. BukreyRick CarrDavid M. and Cara V. CassardTom and Molly CharlesStuart CheneyMs. Joyce CollinsCooperworksMr. David L. CusterMr. and Mrs. Thomas R. DilleyMr. and Mrs. Larry DonstonMr. and Mrs. Paul C. DruekeMr. and Mrs. James H. EaddyMr. Louis J. EducatoMr. and Mrs. James A. EngbersThomas and Carolyn FehsenfeldMr. and Mrs. Charles T. GraingerFritz and Pat (Bright) GravesDavid and Denise HarmelinkThomas M. and Mary A. (Streeter)

HarmelinkMr. and Mrs. Robert W. HendricksonMs. Anne K. HeylHoekstra Family Charitable FundMr. and Mrs. Gary N. HumphriesMr. and Mrs. Larry IkeMr. and Mrs. Timothy P. JasperseMr. and Mrs. Dean C. JohnsonMr. Ernest Johnson Jr.Mr. James R. Keller and

Mrs. Jane Overmire-KellerMr. Michael F. Kiley Sr.Mr. Richard J. KlooteMs. Sandra L. LahamMr. Ronald F. LaugMr. and Mrs. David B. LehnenMr. Richard K. LilgaMs. Jean L. Linden

Mr. and Mrs. William P. LindhoutMr. Ralph H. LockMr. and Mrs. Thorne Brown MattesonMr. John C. McConnellMr. Gary J. MendelsMr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Moore Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Timothy C. MooreMr. Richard K. Muir and

Mrs. Peggy Vroman MuirMr. Andrew S. MuthFred Olert Jr.Mr. David E. PostMr. and Mrs. William R. PrescottMr. Michael E. RazzoogMr. and Mrs. William J. RothwellMr. John R. RuhlJim SailorsMark L. Salhaney D.D.S.Mr. and Mrs. Craig W. SchopfMs. Dorothy D. SellersJessie M. SevenDr. and Mrs. Stephen L. SmileyMr. and Mrs. J. Patrick SmithMr. and Mrs. Raleigh SmithMr. and Mrs. Bernie SobotaSoper & Associates LLCMs. Ellen StanleyMr. and Mrs. Ronald L. SterkenburgMr. and Mrs. Robert C. StreeterTom and Ann Afendoulis TaskerMr. Donald TassellMr. and Mrs. Fred* R. TigglemanMr. and Mrs. Lawrence TreeceMr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. VandenBergMr. and Mrs. Michael J. VanderveenMr. and Mrs. Arthur VeltmanMr. and Mrs. Richard C. WellsLarry and Mary WisnerDick and Barbara YoungMr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Zeabart

Walter C. Winchester Scholarship FundMilt Ehlert

Violet Wondergem Health ScienceScholarship FundPatricia H. EdisonThomas S. and Maxine J. FoxThe Secchia Family

Youth Enrichment Scholarship ProgramAnonymousJoanne AyotteMrs. William Beckman and FamilyDarlene BerghorstMr. and Mrs. James Breay Thomas and Sandra BurrCapital Region Community FoundationGeorge and Louise Egeler Fund

Supporting YES! ProgramBarbara and Ronald FeenstraFrey FoundationDon and Laurie GardnerCheryl F. Gillett

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Richard and Linda GillettMrs. Richard M. GillettRichard and Elizabeth Gillett

Family FundMike and Rachel GoorhouseWin and Kyle IrwinMichael and Mary KellerLeedy Holdings Inc.Mr. Robert C. Pew IIMilt and Barbara RohwerDr. and Mrs. Chris SouthwickRick and Sue SteketeeSteele A. and Mary D. Taylor

Advised FundRobert and Deborah White

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Special Project Funds Support

specific charitable organizations

and community projects.

ArtPrize MuralThe ACH FundAllan R. and Claudia A. Carlson

Advised FundTom and Mickie Fox Family

Advised FundLinn Maxwell Keller Donor

Advised FundLafayette FundBarbara Mayo-Johnson Donor

Advised Fund

Atlantic PhilanthropiesLucy E. Barnett Trust for the ElderlyCIF of the San Francisco Foundation

Building Community Philanthropy Campaign Fund Natalia and Zeke AlejosRuth E. BishopLynne BlackMark and Lisa BrownJan BurnsColonial Consulting LLCLaurie and Crawford CraftDavid and Bridget De VosThe Doornink FoundationPaul and Celeste DoyleBeverly A. DrakeEastern FloralWilliam Fehsenfeld and

Cecile Cave Fehsenfeld Barb and Mike ForsemanFounders Bank & TrustFounder’s FundThomas S. and Maxine J. FoxMr. C. John Gill and Ms. Rita Williams Maureen P. HaleKevin and Laura HarmelinkJanet A. HaynesTom and Sharon HillikerMichael HoffmanIntegrity Business Solutions LLCCarol J. Karr and Kevin J. BriggsKlopcic Family Foundation

Christine KooyerHarvey LemmenArend and Nancy LubbersBrenda and Richard MareanBill and Inetta MartindillMiller JohnsonBonnie K. MillerJuan and Mary OlivarezAmy PriceJohn and Ann PuckettMichael and Christina RosloniecBob and Marcy RothKate Luckert SchmidDiana R. SiegerAmanda and Ryan St. PierreMichael and Susan TaylorSteele and Mary TaylorDorothy J. ThurstonRick TreurFred and Lena MeijerWarner Norcross & Judd LLPGreg and Meg WillitAllen and Jonse YoungMarilyn and Garrett Zack

Cherry Street Health Services—Matching CampaignDr. and Mrs. R. Paul ClodfelderColliers InternationalMeijer Inc.Fred and Lena MeijerMr. and Mrs. Chris SheaRichard and Mary StevensSteele and Mary Taylor

Education Reform InitiativeCharles Stewart Mott Foundation

Essential Needs Task Force FundCity of Grand RapidsM.E. Davenport FoundationDTE Energy FoundationThe Ebenezer Fund Anthony and Diane FarageMr. and Mrs. Larry FritzWin and Kyle IrwinMs. Karen A. Kania and

Ms. Margaret H. McClureJeanne P. Moeller

Knight Foundation Citizen Journalism FundJohn S. and James L. Knight Foundation

S.O.U.L. of Philanthropy FundThomas S. and Maxine J. FoxMI-Stories.comMr. David S. Sebastian

Nonprofit Technical Assistance FundAmwayDouglas and Maria DeVos FoundationDTE Energy FoundationFrey FoundationPerry M. and Hazel A. Lawr Fund

Glen C. Mason FundSebastian FoundationSteelcase FoundationVanderWeide Family FoundationWege Foundation

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Sponsors are contributors who

have underwritten a Grand Rapids

Community Foundation event.

CapTrust Financial AdvisorsColliers International (formerly Grubb

& Ellis | Paramount Commerce)Mr. William Bowling Jr.Mr. William J. BowlingMr. George Larimore

Information Systems Intelligence (ISI)LaFleur & Godfrey Inc.Lambert Edwards and Associates Inc.Merrill LynchMiller JohnsonPNCRhoades McKee PCWarner Norcross & Judd LLP

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In-Kind contributions

Bistro Bella VitaCustom Printers Inc.Ellis Parking Company Inc.Jeff and Georgia GietzenMaplewood Flower Box LLCPlenty Creative Inc.Quimby-Walstrom Paper Company

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Mr. Tom N. Almonte • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. • Ms. Valerie Ambrose • Amway • Ms. Gail Anderson • Ms. Oliva Margo Anderson • Ms. Rosemary Anderson •Anonymous • Ms. Birthale Archie • Ms. Jeanne Arnold EdD • Mr. Charles N. Ash Jr. and Ms. Tara L. Powers • Mr. Adam Bakker • Ms. Janice Balyeat • Bank of America •Mr. and Mrs. Joe Banks • Mr. Patrick T. Barbour • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Bayer • Connie Bellows and Darlene Zwart • Mr. Robert C. Bennett and Ms. Sandra J. Lauritzen •Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan • Charles and Rebecca Bocskey • Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Booker • Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Booker Jr. • Dr. and Mr. Michael Booker •Bette Jones Boulding • Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bower • Mr. Andy W. Bowne • Ms. Karen L. Brewington • Wayman and Dinah Britt • Mr. Andrew G. Brown • Mr. and Mrs.Robert Brown Jr. • Mr. George S. Bruins • Mr. Steve O. Buckridge • Chuck and Mary Jo Burpee • Ms. Lyttron P. Burris • Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Burt • Ms. Bobbie Butler •Ms. Dorothy Jo Butler • Dr. John H. Butler • Dick and Patsy Calkins • John and Marie Canepa • Mr. Lawrence Cannon and Ms. Sharon Ram • Mr. and Mrs. Richard D.Cannon • Ms. Valerie Cannon • Mr. William H. Cannon Jr. • Ms. Patricia M. Caudill • Ms. Veneese V. Chandler • Clif and Cindy Charles • Chemical Bank-Bridge Street •Circle of Crones • City of Grand Rapids • The Honorable Richard and Deborah Clanton • Ms. Caroline Clark • Clark Hill PLC • Ms. Susan M. Cleland and Ms. Jane M.Gietzen • Brian Cloyd and Agnes Kempker-Cloyd • Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cones • Ms. Carol Cook and Ms. Margaret McCrystal • Ann M. and Robert P. Cooper • Mr. andMrs. Bryant L. Cooper • Mr. and Mrs. Rhondo M. Cooper • Mr. and Mrs. David E. Cope • Huey G. and Mary Copeland • Cornerstone United Methodist Church • Mr. J.A.Cragwall Jr. • Mr. and Mrs. James Croom • Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Czarnecki • Mr. Thomas E. Czerwinski • Joseph Daniels M.D. and Shirley K. Daniels • Mr. and Mrs. EdgarL. Davis • Ms. Ellen Davis • Mr. and Mrs. Gene Davis • Ms. Laverne Davis • Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Davis • Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. DeKorne • Daryl and Connie Delabbio • Mr. Eric DeLong • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority-Grand Rapids Alumnae Chapter • Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation • Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dickinson • Stanley andBetsy Dole • Mr. and Mrs. Larry Donston • Ms. Judie Dowell • Downtown Development Authority • Paul and Celeste Doyle • Beverly A. Drake • Stephen R. Drew andClarice Drew • Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Drew • DTE Energy Foundation • Ms. Rebeccah Dubicki • Mr. James H. Earley • Mr. Steven C. Ender • Mr. and Mrs. John L. English •Ms. Mary G. Evans • Mr. John D. Eveland and Mrs. Jay L. Roberts-Eveland • Farmers and Foremost Insurance Group of Companies • Mr. and Mrs. Dwight C. Ferguson •Fifth Third Bank • First Community AME Church • First United Methodist Church • Mr. Eric K. Foster • Mr. and Mrs. William J. Foster • Fountain Street Church • Ms. CherieFox • Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Friberg • Don and Laurie Gardner • The Honorable Patricia D. Gardner and Mr. Kim DeStigter • Ms. Virginia Gearhart • Ms. Gilda G. Gely •Mr. Jorge Gonzalez • Ms. Linda Gordon • Grand Rapids Community College • Grand Rapids Community Foundation • Grand Rapids First Assembly of God • Grand RapidsRed Hat Sistas, Red Hat Society • Grand Rapids Urban League Inc. • Grand Valley State University • Mr. and Mrs. Jarrad L. Grandy • Mrs. Beverly Franks Grant • Mr.and Mrs. Phillip X. Greene • Mr. Maurice Groce • Ms. Mayda Gunnell • Habitat for Humanity • Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Hagerty • Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Hamilton • Mr. KemalHamulic • Mr. and Mrs. Michael Handlin • Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hardiman • Earl Harper • Ms. Leatha Harris • Ms. Shannon L. Harris • Ms. Vicki Harris • Mayor and Mrs.George Heartwell Jr. • Anthony and Joyce Henry • Mr. and Mrs. Donald Herman • Herman Miller Inc. • Ms. Paula M. Hines • Hispanic Center of Western Michigan • Mr. and Mrs. Kim C. Holt • Mr. and Mrs. Evan Hordyk • Mr. and Mrs. Andrew B. Howell • Ms. Sonya Hughes • Humana • John Hunting • Huntington National Bank • RobertHurd and Diane McMillan • Ms. Jinane Itani • J&J Bailbonds • J. Doss Consulting LLC • Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jackson • George Ira James and Ellen James • Mr. James L.Jarvis • Mr. Riley Jensen and Ms. Pamela G. Kidd • Ms. April Hunt Johnson • Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Johnson • Ms. Melita Travis Johnson • Dr. Shirley Johnson • Ms. Godofreda C. Johnson-Brown • Mrs. Mari Beth Johnson-Jelks • Mrs. Edward A. Jones • Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Jones • Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Jones • Mr. andMrs. Richard E. Jones • Rudy and Myrtle Jones • Mr. Bill Joseph and Mrs. Donna Sykes Joseph • Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Joseph • Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kaha • Mr. and Mrs.Gene Kallio • Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kape • Mr. and Mrs. John R. Keenoy • Mr. and Mrs. David Keister • W. K. Kellogg Foundation • Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kelly • KennedyManagement Resources Inc. • Kentwood Community Church • Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Kinney • Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Julian Moleski Council 8291, R. Ellis GK • Mr. Ronald E. Koehler • Mr. and Mrs. Wally Kolehouse • Mr. and Mrs. Kevin A. Konarska • Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kuklewski • Mr. Paul Kutsche • Kuyper College • Mr. David M.LaGrand • Mr. Gilmer Lake and Mrs. Veronica Cohill-Lake • Mr. and Mrs. Julious Lary • Dr. Jimmie Lassic • Mr. Brian Lassiter • Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Lenssen • Mr. RichardLiberatore • Lifetime Eyecare P.C. • Lighthouse Full Life Center Church • Ms. Emily Loeks • The Honorable Benjamin and Dr. Denice Logan • Thomas H. Logan andAnne Gerth-Logan • Mr. Charles F. Logie and Mrs. Marcia Hislop Logie • John and Susie Logie • The Honorable and Mrs. Elias Lumpkins • Ms. Kirsten W. Lundeen • Mr.and Mrs. Jerry Lykins • Frank and Jenny Lynn • Macedonia Baptist Church • Mr. and Mrs. Kyle E. Madden • Management Consultants • Mr. Jack Mangala and Ms. ElenaLioubimtseva • Mr. Gary E. Manns • Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Martin • Mr. and Mrs. Rodney D. Martin • Ms. Eugenia Marve • Ms. Clara M. Mathews • Mr. Mansfield W. Matthewson •Ms. Lesley R. Mayer • Mr. W. Paul Mayfield • Mr. W. Paul Mayhue • Mr. Jerry McComb • Ms. Elaine K. McCormack • Mr. Barry L. McLemore • Connie and David Medema •Meijer Inc. • Mr. and Mrs. Scott R. Melton • Messiah Missionary Baptist Church • Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Metzger • Mr. William J. Mieras • Mr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Miles • Patrick A. Miles Jr. • Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone P.L.C. • Mr. and Mrs. Marc P. Mitchell • Mrs. Lula Mae Mondy • Ms. Sheree Moneic Joseph-Bos • Ms. Lupe Ramos-Montigny • Clifford Moore and Family • Ms. Mursalata Muhammad and Mr. Wil Smith • NAACP • Mr. James Nails • Khan and Liza Nedd • Negro Business & ProfessionalWomen’s Club Inc. • Mr. Thomas L. Neils and Ms. Stephanie Schaertel • Next Level Athletic Advisors • Ms. Janice M. Noel • In Loving Memory of Mrs. Felicia J. Ojo • Juanand Mary Olivarez • Ms. Sarah Oomen • Painting by Jeff • Mr. and Mrs. Francis S. Palczewski • Ms. Lauri Parks • Mr. Robert W. Partridge • Ms. Tasha Paul • Jason and ChapriPaulateer • Pinnacle Construction Group • Rhett and Jeralyn Pinsky • Pioneer Construction Inc. • Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ • Mr. and Mrs. PaulPotter • Praise Place Multipurpose Ministry Center LLC • Marcia L. Rapp • Mr. and Mrs. Cleavon Redwine • Gerald and Carole Redwine • Region 9 MEA –Retired • Mr. andMrs. Richard Reid • Renaissance Church of God in Christ • Mr. Jose Reyna and Mrs. Rebeca Rodriguez Reyna • Rhoer Club • Ms. Faye Richardson • Ms. Jewellynne S.Richardson • Dr. Jessica Rickert D.D.S. • Mr. Roy S. Roberts • Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. Robertson • Mr. Armand Robinson • Jacob and Delores Robinson • Mrs. KimberleyRockwell and Mr. William Charland • Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Rodgers • Ms. M. A. Roeser • The Honorable Richard Root • Mr. and Mrs. Yetunde Rotimi • Ms. JacquelineRowe • Mr. John H. Russau Sr. • Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Sanchez • Ms. Barbara J. Saunier • Dr. and Dr. James R. Sawyer • The Honorable Kimberly A. Schaefer • Mr. GordonSchultze O.D. • Mr. Noah A. Seifullah • Margaret Sellers-Walker Morris • Mr. David Selmon • Clara and Joe Shelton • Ms. Tricia Siegel-Wirgau • Dr. and Mrs. C. Eugene Sims •Mr. Donald Singleton • Mr. and Mrs. Percell Singleton • Ms. Alma W. Smith • Ms. Anika Smith • Mr. Donald W. Smith and Mrs. Penelope Miller-Smith • Dr. Dianne Green-Smith • Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge • Social Security Administration • Sophisticated Gentleman • Mr. Ed Sosa • Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Sparks • Spartan Stores Inc. •

Spectrum Health • Edward and Leona Spencer • Bobby and Cynthia Springer • Mr. and Mrs. Ernest K. St. Johns • St. Mark’sEpiscopal Church • Saint Mary’s Health Care • St. Mary’s Temple of Peace • St. Philip’s Episcopal Church • Dr. and Pastor Robert

L. Stevenson Jr. • Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Stewart • James L. and Karen H. Stokes •Mr. and Mrs. Willie R. Suber • Dr. and Mrs. Herman C. Sullivan • Greg and Audrey

Sundstrom • Mr. and Ms. Howard Sytsma • Mr. Eddie Tadlock • TDS Metrocom Inc. • The Legacy Ball • Ms. Miriam H. Thompson • Mr. Jared Toldo • Mr. David Tower • Carol L. Townsend • Tribal

Leadership Institute LLC • Mr. Marco J. Trimble • True Light Baptist Church • Mr. LeRoy Tucker and Ms. Barbara Bush • Dr. VetaLynnette Tucker • United Bank of Michigan • Ms. Mary T. Vaccaro • Chris and Jill Van Antwerp • Mr. Karl J. Van Harn and Ms.

Joanna M. Bailey • Jon, Monica, Erica and Oliver VandenBerg • Mr. and Mrs. William E. VanVugt •Mr. and Mrs. Victor Vasquez • Vi-Chem Corporation • Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Wagner • Ms. Sandra

Ward • Warner Norcross & Judd LLP • Ms. Marcia A. Warner • Mr. Stephen C. Waterbury • Dale and Ingrid Scott-Weekley •

Mr. and Mrs. Darryl S. Weekley Sr. • Mr. and Mrs. Randall E. Wegener • Mr. and Mrs. Skot Welch • Ms. Penni Weninger • Ms. Wendy J. Wenner • West Michigan MedicalAssociation Auxiliary • Westminster Presbyterian Church • Helen and Rachel M. Westra • Mr. and Mrs. Allen Whipps • Mr. Alvin L. Whitfield • Dr. and Mrs. Cedric Williams •Mr. and Mrs. Donald Williams Sr. • Mr. Eric J. Williams • Mr. and Mrs. H. James Williams • Ms. Mabel R. Williams • Michael and Mary Alice Williams • Sister Alice Wittenbach •Ms. Claire K. Wolterstorff • Ron and Jackie Wondolowski • Phillip and Diane Wright • Ms. Christine A. Yared • Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Yates • Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zoerhoff

THANK YOUTO THESE DONORS WHOMADE A GIFT TO THEROSA PARKSSCULPTURE FUND ATTHE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Professional advisors: Grand rapids community foundation recognizes the importance of professional advisors in the charitable gift process. Their work is a valuable part of our long-term success.

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Community Foundation Services for Professional AdvisorsPlanned Giving Design Center: This national online toolprovides the latest information and resources regardingplanned giving and charitable gifts. Subscriptions are free at www.grfoundation.org.

A Guide To Giving Handbook: Discuss the range of givingoptions with your client by using these stories of Grand Rapids residents who have included the CommunityFoundation in their estate plans.

The Community Foundation’s website, www.grfoundation.org,has an extensive resource section for professional advisorsunder the “plan” tab on the home page.

For more information, call the Community Foundationdevelopment staff at 616.454.1751 or visitwww.grfoundation.org.

A Word of Thanks: We recognize the 2009/10 ProfessionalAdvisory Committee for its work to strengthen ourorganization and the community we serve.

Daniel Baas, Founders Bank & TrustGlen Borre, Miller JohnsonJason Brinks, Crowe Horwath LLPRobert Brower Jr., Miller JohnsonSharon Burtrum, Northern Trust Bank FSBBrian Downs, Legacy TrustChristopher Edgar, Miller JohnsonPamela Cross, Rhoades McKee PCCharles Frayer, Crowe Horwath LLPFrederick Gaul, Fifth Third BankDirk Hoffius, Varnum LLPThomas Jeakle, Prangley Marks LLPDavid Jensen, BDO Seidman LLPCarol Karr, Miller JohnsonNeil Kimball, Mika Meyers Beckett & JonesBonnie Kopp, JPMorgan Private Client ServicesMarilyn Lankfer, Varnum LLPDaniel Miller, Edward Jones InvestmentsJeffrey Power, Warner Norcross & Judd LLPThomas Roberts, Macatawa BankRobert Schellenberg Jr., Schellenberg & Evers PCMiles Schmidt, Miles V. Schmidt CPA PLCMichael Taylor, Miller JohnsonMichael Van Haren, Warner Norcross & Judd LLPMarilyn Zack, staff

WHAT HAS BEEN

THE MOST SATISFYING

CHARITABLE GIFT

YOU HAVE EVER MADE?

WHY?

HAVE YOU VOLUNTEERED

ANYWHERE? WHICH

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

HAS BEEN THE MOST

REWARDING?

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED

ABOUT YOUR GIVING?

WOULD YOU DO

ANYTHING DIFFERENTLY

IF YOU COULD?

HAS PHILANTHROPY PLAYED A ROLE IN

YOUR FAMILY? IS IT WHAT YOU WOULD

LIKE IT TO BE OR WOULD YOU LIKE

TO CHANGE IT? ARE YOUR CHILDREN AND

GRANDCHILDREN AWARE OF

YOUR PHILANTHROPY?

OF YOUR

CORE VALUES,

WHICH WOULD YOU

LIKE TO EXPRESS

THROUGH YOUR GIVING?

WHAT WOULD YOU

LIKE TO ACCOMPLISH

WITH YOUR GIVING?

DO YOU THINK THIS

IS POSSIBLE?

WHEN YOU THINK OF THE CHALLENGES

FACING OUR COMMUNITY, WHAT ARE

YOUR GREATEST CONCERNS?

ARE ANY OF THESE THE FOCUS OF YOUR

CURRENT OR FUTURE GIVING?

To determine your clients’ motivation for and knowledge of philanthropic giving,you might start with these questions:

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Since 2000, Grand Rapids Community Foundation has been helping to preserve and protect farmland in Kent County. We’ve made more than $600,000 in grants for land-use planning and to purchase and preserve farmland. “Kent County would not have the program it does without the help ofphilanthropy. Grand Rapids Community Foundation and the Steelcase, Wege and Frey foundations allplayed an important role in our success,” said Kendra Wills, who staffs the Kent County AgriculturalPreservation Board.

Preserving farmland is important because 91 percent of America’s fruit and 78 percent of its vegetablesare grown near cities. Kent County is Michigan’s sixth most agriculturally productive county and isamong the nation’s largest producers of apples. To slow development of the county’s 170,000 acres offarmland, Kent County’s Board of Commissioners set a long-term goal of protecting at least half thecounty’s farmland from development. Its short-term goal is to protect 25,000 acres of high-priorityfarmland by 2013. So far, 928 acres on eight farms have been preserved, with another five farms totalingalmost 500 acres scheduled for preservation in late 2010 or early 2011. This is done primarily throughpurchase of development rights (PDR). PDR protects farmland by purchasing development rights fromfarmers in exchange for a permanent agricultural conservation easement on the property deed, whichprevents using the land for anything other than farming or open space.

Bonnie Robinson is an ardent advocate for farm preservation. She learned about Kent County’s farmpreservation program when she was the Sparta Township clerk. She and others traveled to Maryland to see firsthand a successful model of farm preservation. “When I came back, I talked seriously with Ed,my husband, and our son Lance. We knew we wanted to protect our farm. We didn’t want to see housesbuilt here, because this is good farmland. This land has been in the family for so long and we wanted tokeep it that way,” Bonnie said. After nearly two years of work, they were successful in obtaining a PDR.

Robinson’s Maple Grove Farm near Sparta is the sixth farm property to be preserved in Kent County. Ed and Lance operate a 154-acre dairy on land that’s been in Ed’s family since 1951 and will be farmedlong into the future.

PRESERVING KENT COUNTY’S FARMLAND:

B ONNIE ROBINSON, MAPLE GROVE FARM

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Getting into, paying for and completing college is an impossible dream for many first-generation college students. The whole process—applications, financial forms, unfamiliar terminology and customs, multiple deadlines—can intimidate and frustrate students whose parents didn’t attend college.“Research shows that attaining a college education is far less likely for students who are ethnically diverseand low income than for students who are Caucasian and more affluent. Where students receive their K-12 education, their socioeconomic level or their skin color should not be barriers to considering andachieving a college education,” said Rhae-Ann Booker, director of Pre-College Programs at Calvin College.

Under the leadership of Grand Rapids Community Foundation, the Kent County College Access Network(KCCAN) is working to make the college entry process more familiar and approachable. KCCAN launchedin spring 2010 after the Governor’s Summit on Education. “We are building a network of people fromhigher education, the City, Grand Rapids Public Schools, some suburban schools, the Chamber ofCommerce and other youth-serving nonprofits. We focus on getting students into college and helpingthem stay there,” said Ruth Bishop, Community Foundation education program officer.

“The Community Foundation has taken the lead with getting the right people at the table for conceptualizingthe network and serving as a bridge between statewide and local college access efforts. In addition to mycommitment to eliminating barriers to higher education, the long-standing, strong reputation of theCommunity Foundation made it easy for me to agree to serve on the network,” Rhae-Ann said.

Mario, now a junior at Grand Rapids Montessori, will apply for college in part because of the CommunityFoundation Youth Enrichment Scholarship (YES) he received in fourth grade. This program providesfunds each year for five years so students with high potential, but limited financial means, can attendsummer camps. Mario has attended art, science, soccer and computer camps. These experiences havegiven him an idea of what he might want to study in college. “I’d like to work with computers or be an architect. I like fixing things and solving problems,” he said. He has his sights set on Grand Valley State University or Aquinas College. Mario’s past participation in YES makes him eligible for an annualcollege scholarship. “Programs like YES connect families, students and resources with the goal of collegein the future. It is part of the preparation we know they need,” Ruth said.

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financials 2009/10

statements of financial position, june 30: 2010 2009

ASSETSInvestments, at Market Value $ 189,872,234 $ 172,638,924

Beneficial Interests in Perpetual Trusts 2,994,681 2,872,799

Pledges, Gifts, and Other Receivables 3,660,518 1,378,062

Notes Receivable 2,986,299 2,790,811

Property, Furniture and Equipment, Net of Accum. Dep. 4,912,363 5,105,950

Cash Value of Insurance on Contributor’s Life 436,340 414,602

Reinsurance Contracts 1,320,190 1,118,222

Contributions Receivable—Split-Interest Agreements 4,457,172 3,660,512

Financing Costs 362,213 417,078

Total Assets $ 211,002,010 $ 190,396,960

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSLIABILITIES

Grants and Scholarships Payable $ 5,312,300 $ 3,572,750

Long-Term Debt 4,000,000 4,000,000

Charitable Gift Annuities Payable 2,555,470 2,677,518

Funds Held on Behalf of Nonprofits 10,400,433 9,151,132

Total Liabilities $ 22,268,203 $ 19,401,400

NET A SSETS

Unrestricted:Designated $ 22,060,130 $ 20,573,847

Discretionary 66,140,716 61,398,306

Donor Advised 48,280,780 41,925,190

Field of Interest 13,322,032 12,389,543

Nonprofit Funds 4,863,572 4,218,209

Scholarships 12,222,597 10,007,427

Temporarily Restricted 15,868,344 14,507,402

Permanently Restricted 5,975,636 5,975,636

Total Net Assets $ 188,733,807 $ 170,995,560

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 211,002,010 $ 190,396,960

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15.3% FIXED

statements of ACTIVITIES, YEAR ENDED June 30 2010 2009

REVENUES AND GAINS/(LOSSES)Investment Income $ 3,583,873 $ 5,417,508

Realized Gains/(Losses) on Sale of Investments 1,729,847 (15,693,996)

Change in Market Value of Investments 19,256,238 (32,052,285)

Bequests and Gifts 7,809,470 8,246,431

Change in Value of Charitable Gift Annuities (290,561) (383,015)

Change in Value of Split-Interest Agreements 796,660 (1,121,256)

Less: Amounts Allocable to Nonprofits (1,710,750) 1,530,576

Total Revenues and Gains/(Losses) $ 31,174,777 $ (34,056,037)

ExpensesGrants and Scholarships Authorized $ 9,753,201 $ 9,101,346

Charitable and Philanthropic Expenses 925,942 927,910

Community Initiatives 212,196 201,566

Less: Amounts Allocable to Nonprofits (461,449) (787,413)

Supporting Services:Fund Management 39,659 29,277

Management and General 746,441 912,107

Development and Marketing 789,737 797,443

Investment Management and Trust Fees 1,065,968 1,127,928

Property Management 364,835 461,507

Total Expenses $ 13,436,530 $ 12,771,671

Change in Net Assets 17,738,247 (46,827,708)

Net Assets, Beginning of Year 170,995,560 217,823,268

Net Assets, End of Year $ 188,733,807 $ 170,995,560

22.3% U.S. EQUITIESLARGE/MID CAP

19.9% INTERNATIONAL EQUITY

29.4% ALTERNATIVES

7.9% U.S. EQUITIES SMALL CAP

3.6% EMERGING MARKETS 1.6% CASH

ASSET ALLOCATION AS OF JUNE 30, 2010:

Audited financials have been given an unqualified opinion by our auditors, Plante & Moran PLLC. If you would like a copy of the full audit, please call

the Grand Rapids Community Foundation at 616.454.1751.

This listing also includes grants made

from Donor Advised Funds held at

the Foundation.

ACCESS of West MichiganACLUActon InstituteAdoptive Family Support NetworkAll Saint’s AcademyAmerican Leprosy MissionAmerican Red Cross of Greater

Grand RapidsAnthropos ArtsArbor Circle CorporationArts Council of Greater Grand RapidsArts Organization Marketing

Strategy Initiative ArtServe MichiganAssociation for the Blind &

Visually ImpairedBaxter Community CenterBethany Christian ServicesBethlehem Lutheran ChurchBilly Graham Evangelistic AssociationBlandford Nature CenterBlue Lake Fine Arts CampBoys & Girls Club of Benton HarborBoys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids

Youth CommonwealthCA Frost PTSACalvin CollegeCamp BlodgettCamp GenevaCamp GreenwoodCamp Henry—

Westminster Presbyterian ChurchCamp RogerCamp Tall TurfCampus ECC (Ken-O-Sha)Cape Eleuthera Foundation

Catherine’s Health CenterCatholic Central High SchoolCatholic Charities West MichiganCatholic Secondary SchoolsCelebration Education FundCEO’s for CitiesChallenger ElementaryCherry Street Health ServicesChild & Family Resource CouncilChildren’s Advocacy CenterChildren’s Assessment CenterChristian Performing Artists FellowshipChristian Reformed Church of

North AmericaCity of Grand RapidsClearTalent LLCCoit Creative Arts AcademyCommunity Foundation InsightsCommunity League Inc.Community Media CenterCommunity RebuildersComprehensive Therapy CenterConductive Learning CenterCongress Elementary SchoolCouncil of Michigan FoundationsCouncil on FoundationsDA Blodgett–St. John’sDégagé MinistriesDeVos Children’s Hospital FoundationDiocese of Venice/Foundation 2000Direct Relief InternationalDominican Sisters–Grand RapidsDwelling Place of Grand Rapids Inc.EncoreExodus World ServiceFair Housing Center of West MichiganFamily NetworkFeeding America West MichiganFirst Congregational Church of St. Johns

First Presbyterian ChurchFirst Steps KentFirst United Methodist ChurchFlat River Outreach Ministries Inc.Foundation Fighting BlindnessFountain Street ChurchFrederik Meijer GardensFriends of AshishFriends of Grand Rapids ParksGerald R. Ford Council Boy Scouts

of AmericaGilda’s Club Grand RapidsGirl Scouts of Michigan Shore to ShoreGrand Rapids Area Council for

the HumanitiesGrand Rapids Christian High SchoolGrand Rapids Christian Middle SchoolGRACE (Grand Rapids Area Center

for Ecumenism)Grace Episcopal ChurchGrand Action FoundationGrand Haven Area Community

Foundation Grand Rapids African American

Health InstituteGrand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids Community College

FoundationGrand Rapids Urban League Inc.Grand Rapids Community Legends Inc.Grand Rapids Public SchoolsGrand Rapids Rowing AssociationGrand Rapids Sweet AdelinesGrand Rapids SymphonyGrand Rapids Urban League Inc.Grand Valley State UniversityGrandville Christian SchoolGreater Grand Rapids Interfaith

Hospitality Network

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP ACHIEVE ITS LEADERSHIP GOALS, WHICH INCLUDE: FOSTERINGACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, BUILDING ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, SUPPORTINGHEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS, ENCOURAGING HEALTHY PEOPLE, SUPPORTINGSOCIAL ENRICHMENT AND CREATING VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS.Total grants and scholarships authorized: $9,753,201

J U LY 1, 2009 T O J U N E 30, 2010

Making a Grant Request: Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Community Action Committee and the Board of Trustees award grants six times a year, after a comprehensive review by staff members. Grand Rapids Community Foundation accepts pre-applications and grant applications through-out the year. Minimally, grant applicants must serve people in Kent County, must be a 501(c)(3) organization and work in the areas of academic achievement,arts and social enrichment, economic prosperity/vibrant neighborhoods, healthy ecosystems and healthy people. Our guidelines detail other criteria necessaryfor funding consideration. Teacher and student minigrant applications for classroom projects are submitted and awarded each fall. Scholarships are processed in the spring with an early April deadline for application and a June notification date. To learn more about submitting a pre-application, applying for a grant,minigrant or scholarship, please visit the Community Foundation web site at www.grfoundation.org or call 616.454.1751.

Guiding Light MinistriesHabitat for HumanityHaiti Foundation Against PovertyHastings Area SchoolsHealthy Homes Coalition of West MichiganHeart of West Michigan United WayHelp Pregnancy Crisis Aid Inc.Holy Name of Jesus ParishHome Repair Services of Kent CountyHospice of Michigan–Grand RapidsHudsonville Christian SchoolsHugh Michael Beahan FoundationImmaculate Heart of Mary SchoolIndian Trails CampInner City Christian FederationInternational Aid Inc.Island SchoolJewish Federation of Grand RapidsJunior Achievement of Michigan

Great LakesKandu IncorporatedKen-O-Sha Early ChildhoodKent CountyKent County Department of

Human ServicesKent County Parks DepartmentKent Intermediate School DistrictKent Regional 4CKids’ Food BasketKids in Distressed Situations Inc.KVO–Lincoln CampusLakeview School DistrictLighthouse Communities Inc.Lincoln SchoolLISC (Local Initiatives Support Corp.)Literacy Center of West MichiganLiving Water Community ChurchLiving Water Inc.Local First Educational FoundationLotte Lehmann FoundationLutheran Child & Family Service

of MichiganMel Trotter MinistriesMichigan State UniversityMidtown Neighborhood AssociationMuscular Dystrophy Association of

Grand RapidsNCCS Camp NewaygoNatural Resources Defense Council Inc.The Nature Conservancy—

West Michigan OfficeNeighborhood VenturesNew Life Christian FellowshipNorth Kent Service CenterNorthern Michigan HospitalsOttawa Hills High SchoolOur Hope AssociationPlanned Parenthood of West and

Northern MichiganPorter Hills Retirement Communities

& Services Inc.Potter’s House Christian SchoolProject C.O.O.L.Reentry Roundtable of Kent County

Restorers Inc.

Safe Haven Ministries Inc.The Salvation ArmySarett Nature CenterSECOM MinistriesSenior Meals Program Inc.Senior Neighbors Inc.Sherwood Park Global Studies SchoolShoreline Christian SchoolSibley Elementary SchoolS.O.U.L. of Philanthropy ProjectSouth ChurchSpectrum Health FoundationSpring Hill CampsSt. Cecilia Music CenterSt. Mary’s Catholic ChurchSt. Mary’s Doran FoundationSt. Stephen’s Catholic ChurchSt. Stephen’s Education FoundationStudent Veterans of AmericaSudanese Grace Episcopal ChurchTriangle FoundationUnion High SchoolUnited Methodist Community HouseUnited Way of Collier CountyUniversity of Miami—

Institute for Cuban and Cuban American Studies

University of MichiganUniversity Prep AcademyUrban Institute for Contemporary ArtsUrban Resource SystemsVan Andel Research InstituteVolunteers In Service (V.I.S.)Well HouseWest Leonard Early Childhood CenterWest Michigan Strategic AllianceWest Side Christian SchoolWestminster Child Development CenterWoodrow Wilson International

Center for ScholarsWorldwide Christian SchoolsYMCA of Greater Grand RapidsYouth Enrichment Scholarship ProgramYWCA West Central Michigan

In addition to these grants,The Community Foundation awarded 385 grants of less than $2,500 to nonprofitorganizations.

Meijer Good Schools for

Grand Rapids Good Classrooms

CA Frost Environmental ScienceAcademy

Harrison Park ElementarySherwood Park Global Studies Academy

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Youth Grant Committee Grant Awards

Cannonsburg Challenged Ski Association

Certification for the IncarcerationChild & Family Resource Council

Children’s Assessment CenterEastown Community AssociationGirls Choral AcademyGrand Rapids Public SchoolsHispanic Center of Western MichiganHoly Name of Jesus ParishKent Michigan State University

ExtensionKids’ Food BasketNeighborhood Church MinistriesOakdale NeighborsThe Other Way MinistriesRescue YouthSpecialized Language

Development CenterUnited Methodist Community House

Distributions from Nonprofit

Endowment Funds

American Red Cross of GreaterGrand Rapids

The Arc Kent County Inc.Calvin Christian School Education

FoundationCamp BlodgettCamp Fire USA West Michigan CouncilChristian Rest Home FoundationDA Blodgett–St. John’sThe Economic Club of Grand RapidsFriends of Grand Rapids Opportunities

for WomenGirl Scouts of Michigan Shore to ShoreGrand Rapids Ballet CompanyGrand Rapids Children’s MuseumGrand Rapids Jaycees FoundationGrand Rapids Lions ClubGrand Rapids Public Library FoundationGrand Rapids SymphonyGuardian Angel Homes Inc.Humane Society of Kent CountyIndian Trails CampJenison Christian School Education

FoundationJohn Ball Zoological SocietyKenowa Hills Education FoundationKent County Parks FoundationCity of LowellMental Health Foundation of

West MichiganNorthview Education FoundationOpera Grand RapidsPilgrim Manor Retirement CommunitySpecialized Language DevelopmentSt. Bernard Catholic ChurchSt. Stephen’s Catholic ChurchThe Salvation ArmyUnity Christian High SchoolVisiting Nurse FoundationWest Side Christian School

Educational FoundationYWCA West Central Michigan

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GRANTS FROM COMMUNITY FUNDS: Grand Rapids Community Foundation manages the assets of these Community Funds. Grants made from the Funds benefitnonprofits in each location and are recommended by a volunteer advisory committee.Total COMMUNITY FUND grants authorized: $929,054

Southeast Ottawa Community FundBarnabas Ministries Inc. (YOUTH)

Council of Michigan FoundationsGirl Scouts of Michigan Shore to ShoreGreater Ottawa County United WayHUGS for Horses & Children Youth RanchJenison Public Education Foundation (YOUTH)

Michigan State University Extension-Ottawa County

Ionia County Community FundBelding Area Schools—School Service FundBelding Area Schools—School Service Fund (YOUTH)

Children with Hair LossCity of IoniaClassic Car Club of America Museum Inc.Council of Michigan FoundationsENRICH of Ionia CountyFeeding America West MichiganFirst Congregational ChurchFriends of Fred Meijer Heartland TrailGerald R. Ford Council Boy Scouts of AmericaIonia County Historical SocietyIonia County Intermediate School DistrictIonia County Intermediate School District (YOUTH)

Ionia Public SchoolsIonia Public Schools (YOUTH)

Lakewood Education FoundationMichigan State University Extension—Ionia CountyMuir First Christian ChurchMusic with a Message for Kids Inc. (YOUTH)

Portland Public SchoolsR.E. Olds MuseumSaranac Community SchoolsSt. Patrick’s SchoolUnited Methodist Church of Portland

The Lowell Area Community FundCity of LowellFlat River Outreach Ministries Inc.Gilda’s Club Grand RapidsGreater Lowell Chamber FoundationKent Michigan State University ExtensionLowell Area Arts CouncilLowell Area Historical MuseumLowell Area SchoolsLowell Area Schools Education FoundationLowell Charter TownshipLowell Community WellnessRockford Ambulance Inc.

Sparta Community FundCamp Blodgett (YOUTH)

Council of Michigan FoundationsKent County Conservation DistrictMusic with a Message for Kids Inc. (YOUTH)

North Kent Service CenterSparta Area SchoolsSparta Area Schools (YOUTH)

Sparta Cooperative Preschool

Wyoming Community FundAmerican Cancer SocietyArbor Circle CorporationCamp Blodgett (YOUTH)

Certification for the IncarcerationCheff TherapeuticCity of WyomingCouncil of Michigan FoundationsFamily NetworkHoly Name of Jesus Parish (YOUTH)

Home Repair Services of Kent CountyHospice of Michigan—Grand RapidsJunior Achievement of Michigan Great LakesMel Trotter MinistriesMichigan Restaurant Association Educational Support FoundationNeighborhood Church Ministries (YOUTH)

Planned Parenthood of West and Northern MichiganProdigal Human ServicesWest Michigan Veterans Assistance Program(YOUTH): grant from youth grant committee fund

SCHOLARSHIP awards FROM SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS: For more than 50 years, Grand Rapids Community Foundationhas supported students in their pursuit of higher education.This year, 1,238 students applied for scholarships and 539 received awards.Total scholarship grants authorized: $544,893

Altrusa Scholarship Fund

Noyes L. Avery Jr. and Ann E. Avery Fund

Black Men Building ResourcesScholarship Fund

Geraldine Geistert Boss Scholarship Fund

Harry J. Brown and Lucille B. BrownScholarship Fund

Orrie and Dorothy Cassada Scholarship Fund

Llewellyn L. Cayvan String Instrument Scholarship Fund

Paul Collins Scholarship Fund

Country Fresh LLC Scholarship Fund

Gerald M. Crane Memorial MusicScholarship Fund

Achille and Irene Despres, William and Andre Scholarship Fund

Donald J. DeYoung Education Fund

Edwin F. Doyle Scholarship Fund

Economic Club of Grand RapidsScholarship Fund

Virginia Valk Fehsenfeld Scholarship Fund

Melbourne and Alice E. FrontjesScholarship Fund

Carolyn Gallmeyer Fund

Mathilda Gallmeyer Scholarship Fund

Grand Rapids Combined TheatreScholarship Fund

Grand Rapids Scholarship Association Fund

Hackett Family Scholarship Fund

Guy D. and Mary Edith Halladay Trust Fund

Donald and Florence Hunting Memorial Fund

The Jack Family Educational Fund

Camilla C. Johnson Scholarship Trust Fund

Lowell Area Community FundScholarships

Peggy (Kommer) Novosad Scholarship Fund

Kommer Scholarship Fund

Ladies Literary Club Scholarship Fund

Lavina A. Laible Scholarship Trust Fund

Stephen D. Lankester Scholarship Fund

Sherman L. and Mabel C. LepardScholarship Fund

Lowell Englehardt/Runcimen Scholarship

John T. and Frances J. MaghielseScholarship Fund

Meijer Family Educational Scholarship Fund I

Meijer Family Educational Scholarship Fund II

The Joshua Esch Mitchell AviationScholarship Fund

Robert L. and Hilda Treasure Mitchell Scholarship Fund

Dr. Patricia E. Newby Close Up Scholarship

Patricia P. and Armen G. OumedianScholarship Fund

Forrest Arthur Pletcher Memorial Fund

Josephine Ringold Scholarship Fund

Margery J. Seeger Scholarship Fund

Gladys A. Snauble Scholarship Fund

Christine Soper Scholarship Fund

Dr. William E. and Norma SpragueScholarship Fund

Dorothy B. and Charles E. Thomas Fundin support of the Ringold Scholarship

Dorothy J. Thurston Scholarship Fund

Chad Vollmer Scholarship Fund

Mildred E. Troske Scholarship Fund

University of Michigan GR Alumnae Trust Scholarship Fund

University of Michigan Grand RapidsAlumnae–Margaret Appelt Kerr Fund

University of Michigan Grand RapidsAlumnae–Meta Prange Murphy/Lucille Prange Fund

Keith C. VanderHyde Scholarship Fund

Roger and Jacquelyn VanderLaan Family Scholarship Fund

Jacob R., Mary M. and Lenore K. VanLoo Scholarship Fund

Warner Norcross & Judd Scholarship Fund

Donald W. Wells Scholarship Fund

Elmo Wierenga Ottawa Hills AlumniScholarship Fund

Walter C. Winchester Scholarship Fund

Violet Wondergem Health ScienceScholarship Fund

Audrey L. Wright Scholarship Fund

Youth Enrichment Scholarship Program

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In summer 2009, Grand Rapids Community Foundation gathered leaders from arts and culturalorganizations to talk about the economic downturn’s effect on operations, attendance and donations.“Essentially the arts organizations told us they needed continued support from patrons—people going toperformances and exhibitions, buying memberships and encouraging others to attend and participate.We wanted to help support the arts and cultural community as a whole. Not an easy task,” said DianaSieger, Community Foundation president.

Together the arts leadership group came up with an “all arts” marketing outreach effort. The CommunityFoundation awarded a $150,000 leadership grant to launch the promotional campaign andwww.whatsyourartgr.com (WYA) website. The arts-only website features information about visual art,dance, literature, music, youth programming and cultural offerings. The Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids, the project’s key partner, maintains the website. Any Arts Council member may post event information.

“The website has leveled the playing field for arts and cultural organizations. Circle Theatre and Actors Theatre can have the same visibility as Civic Theatre. Turning Point School of Dance is as visible as the Grand Rapids Ballet, and UICA receives the same exposure as Grand Rapids Art Museum. We want this to be the go-to site for the arts in Grand Rapids and beyond,” said Caroline Older, ArtsCouncil executive director.

“Whether it’s opera, theatre or an art exhibition, What’s Your Art GR? helps make all arts and cultureofferings available to the community and beyond. We at Opera Grand Rapids are delighted because,though it’s our favorite art, opera might not be everybody’s first ‘arts thought.’ A visit to the What’s Your Art GR? website could trigger someone to experience this extraordinary art even if they may not havepreviously considered it,” said Michael Havlicek, executive director of Opera Grand Rapids.

Besides increasing ticket and membership sales for the arts and cultural community, What’s Your Art GR?has helped the Arts Council increase its own capacity. Memberships are up by 17 percent, including new members on the lakeshore. “We have increased the level of strategic marketing support we can offer members, and we have more ongoing and regular communication with members because of WYA,” Caroline said.

CREATING “WHAT’S YOUR ART GR?”

ARTS LEADERS JEFF MEEUWSEN (UICA), CATHY HOLBRO OK (ST. CECILIA MUSIC

SOCIETY) AND MIKE HAVLICEK (OPERA GRAND RAPIDS)

Community FundsCascade Community Foundation FundEast Grand Rapids Community Foundation FundIonia County Community Foundation Fund

Belding Education FundBelding Schools Fund

George H. Bird ScholarshipBurger FundFrost Renaissance FoundationDon and Emma Goodell Scholarship Fund

Faith Community Christian School FundHealthy Youth & Healthy Seniors FundIonia County Community Foundation–Youth FundIonia County Parks Preservation and Maintenance Fund Ionia FREE Fair Fund Ionia Public Schools Scholarship FundLakewood Educational Foundation Fund

Paul and Alberta Allen Scholarship Fund for Lakewood High SchoolGeorge W. Romney Fund—Enrich of Ionia County Volunteer CenterSaranac Community Schools

Saranac Community Schools Scholarship FundPaul and Alberta Allen Scholarship Fund for Saranac High SchoolEdwin A. and Maxine Cahoon Compagner Memorial FundThomas P., Della and George Eddy Scholarship FundBen A. and Lucy C. Simons Memorial Education Fund

W. W. Sprague Family FundThe Lowell Area Community FundSoutheast Ottawa Community Foundation Fund

Wayne D. Jones Community FundSoutheast Ottawa Community Foundation–Youth Fund

Sparta Community Foundation FundGlenn S. Bradford FundClare and Helen Finch FundPaul C. and Inez L. Miller FundSparta Community Foundation–Youth Fund

Wyoming Community Foundation FundTommy Brann FundJohn and Margaret Kuiper Family FundWyoming Community Foundation–Youth Fund

Designated and Nonprofit FundsActor’s Theatre Company Endowment FundAmerican Red Cross Agency Endowment FundJohn Arnold Endowment Fund for Feeding America

West Michigan Food BankAquinas College Frey Scholars FundThe Arc Kent County Endowment FundArts Council of Greater Grand Rapids FundAssociation of Fundraising Professionals

West Michigan Chapter FundFrank and Ann Battistella Grand Rapids Art Museum Fund

August and Anna Behrens Fund for Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore

Anna Bissell Charity Trust FundD. A. Blodgett Services for Children and Families FundEstate of Minnie C. Blodgett for Clinic for Infant FeedingCalvin Christian School Education Foundation Endowment FundCalvin College Service Learning Center FundCamp Blodgett Endowment Fund Camp Fire–Harriet D. and Mary Dively FundCamp Fire–WoHeLo Fund Catherine’s Health Center Fund Cedar Springs Education Foundation FundCherry Street Health Services–Fund for the DisadvantagedChristian Rest Home Foundation Fund Dr. Edwin P. and Florence H. Creaser FundDavid G. Dvorak, M.D. Scholarship FundThe Economic Club of Grand Rapids Endowment FundGeorge and Louise Egeler Fund Supporting YESPGeorge E. and Erma C. Evans Designated Fund for the Salvation ArmyEdward J. and Frances T. Frey Memorial Fund for

St. Mark’s Episcopal ChurchEdward J. Frey Junior Achievement FundGrand Rapids Ballet Agency Endowment FundGrand Rapids Children’s Museum FundGrand Rapids Jaycees Foundation Douglas B. Wicks FundGrand Rapids Lions Club Activities Commission Fund Grand Rapids Maya Lin “Ecliptic” Art Maintenance Endowment FundGrand Rapids Public Library Foundation Fund Grand Rapids Symphony Mosaic ScholarshipGrand Rapids Urban League FundGrand Rapids Youth Commonwealth Endowment FundGrand Rapids Youth Commonwealth–

Harry Dolan Camp O’Malley Scholarship Fund Grandville Athletic Boosters Endowment FundGrandville Christian School Foundation FundGROW Bonnie Miller Endowment Fund Guardian Angel Homes Endowment FundKarl Hascall Variety Club Fund Home Repair Service Endowment FundHudsonville Christian School Foundation FundHumane Society of Kent County Agency Endowment FundHumane Society of Kent County–Elsie Eggebrecht FundHumane Society of Kent County–Clarence and Catherine

Thielman Endowment FundIndian Trails Camp Endowment FundIndian Trails Camp–Cabin Fund Indian Trails–Paul Clark Blanding Memorial Scholarship Fund Jenison Christian School Endowment FundJenison Public Education Foundation Fund John Ball Zoological Society Wildlife Conservation Endowment FundLaureen Kennedy Child Care Fund

FUNDS: total number of funds: 514total assets held: $211 ,002,010

Kenowa Hills Education Foundation Fund Kent County Agricultural Preservation FundKent District Library Fund Ladies Literary Club Fund for Literacy Center of West MichiganLeadership Grand Rapids FundLowell Area Historical Museum Endowment Fund Lowell Area Schools Education Foundation Endowment Fund LCTV Endowment Fund Meijer Wealthy Theatre FundMental Health Foundation of West Michigan FundNoorthoek Academy Endowment FundNorthview Education Foundation Endowment FundOpera Grand Rapids Fund Opera Grand Rapids–Betty Van Andel FundPilgrim Manor Endowment Fund Charlotte M. Raniville Fund for the Benefit of Mary Free Bed GuildRetired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) FundGeorge W. Romney Fund–

Heart of West Michigan United Way Volunteer CenterRonald McDonald House Fund Rotary Club of Lowell Foundation Fund Safe Haven Ministries Inc. Endowment FundSt. Cecilia Music Society Building Endowment FundSt. John’s Home Endowment Fund Senior Meals on Wheels of Western Michigan FundSenior Neighbors FundDouglas Leon Spalding Memorial FundSpirit of Solidarity FundNellie H. Stevens Grand Rapids Teachers’ Travel FundKathryn and Dennis Sullivan Charitable Fund The Kathy Timmer Specialized Language Development

Learning Center Memorial FundUnity Christian High School Education Support FundWege Wealthy Theatre FundWest Michigan Center For Arts and Technology FundWest Michigan Dental Foundation Fund West Side Christian School Fund Women’s Resource Center Founder’s Circle Endowment Fund World Affairs Council of West Michigan Endowment FundYWCA Women and Girls Development Fund in Honor of Judy Lloyd

Donor Advised FundsThe ACH FundRobert N. and Catherine R. Alt Family FundAnonymous Advised Funds (2)Jeffrey and Barbara Arnold Charitable FundThe Banks Family Charitable FundKip and Chris Barber FundJohn R. Bertsch FundJohn and Claire Bissell Advised FundMatthew and Vicki Bissell Advised FundArmand F. and Gretchen B. Burch Donor Advised FundAllan R. and Claudia A. Carlson Advised FundCenter for Systemic Change Advised FundsChris-Tina FundRoger and Sally Ciapara Donor Advised FundColliers International FundPeter and Pat Cook FundRichard C. and Shirley E. Cooper Advised FundRobert J. and Katherine M. Daverman FundEleanor Hager Defoe FundDeLapa Family FundAchille and Irene Despres, William and Andre FundRichard and Helen DeVos Advised FundDyer-Ives Neighborhood Fund

The Ebenezer FundEngen Family FundFishell FundFounder’s FundTom and Mickie Fox Family Advised FundWalter B. and Susan S. Freihofer FundThe Jack and Jill French Charitable FundFurniture Manufacturers’ Heritage Advised FundC. John Gill and Rita Williams Family FundRichard and Elizabeth Gillett Family FundThe Tim and Kerry Goaley Charitable FundThe Jack and Sue Hagist Charitable FundJamie Hale Memorial FundThe Brian K. and Jody L. Hart Charitable FundHascall Family Donor Advised FundJanet A. Haynes and Kelsey Haynes Winston Advised FundHeerspink Family Advised FundThe David and Cathy Heldt Charitable FundThe Heuschkel Family Fund in Memory of EmilieBeverly and William Heyne FundStuart and Barbara Hoffius Family FundThomas E. and Geraldine K. Hogan FundEarl and Donnalee Holton Advised FundKen and June Holtvluwer FundThe Bart and Fran Housman Charitable FundAllen I. and Helen J. Hunting Advised FundDavid and Marilyn Hunting FundWilliam and Beatrice Idema FundJCT Donor Advised FundThomas J. and Margaret L. Jack FundLinn Maxwell Keller Donor Advised FundHerbert and Glenna Knape Family FundDavid and Phyllis Koslow FundLafayette FundLoeks Family FundJudson M. and Lynn E. Lynch Family Advised FundThe EWM FundChester and Elaine Maternowski Family FundWayne G. and Rosemary Martin Family FundBarbara Mayo-Johnson Donor Advised FundThe Fred and Lena Meijer FundFred and Lena Meijer Grandparents Fund #1Fred and Lena Meijer Grandparents Fund #2Fred and Lena Meijer Grandparents Fund #3Fred and Lena Meijer Grandparents Fund #4Fred and Lena Meijer Grandparents Fund #5Fred and Lena Meijer Grandparents Fund #6Fred and Lena Meijer Grandparents Fund #7Hendrik and Gezina Meijer FundFrank H. and Virginia L. Merlotti Advised FundPaul C. and Inez L. Miller FundThe Moore Brower Charitable FundC. Robert and Patricia Muth FundThe Myers Family FundLeonard and Eileen Newman FundPatricia P. and Armen G. Oumedian Family FundLouis Padnos Iron & Metal Company FundPadnos/Sarosik FundPark Avenue Partners FundThe Eugene and Janice Perkins Charitable FundPeterson Memorial FundMary I. and Robert C. Pew Donor Advised FundVirgil and Louise Phelps Advised FundPimm Donor Advised FundRimbaud Fund

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River City FundThe Scott and Anne Rush Charitable FundNancy and Doug Slade Dynamic Donor Advised FundSligh Memorial FundRichard E. Smoke Advised FundWilliam E. and Norma Sprague Charitable FundDr. Alfred B. Swanson and

Dr. Genevieve de Groot Swanson Advised FundArvin L. and Pearl M. Tap FundSteele A. and Mary D. Taylor Advised FundThe Fawcett Tilton Donor Advised FundTimothy FundWayne and Diane Titche FundDaniel and Alice Trapp Family Advised FundAnne Heyboer Vander Heide FundRoger and Jacquelyn Vander Laan Family FundThe Earl and Gert Visser Charitable FundThe Timothy and Susan Visser Charitable FundWarner Norcross & Judd FundWaters Corporation/Cassard Family Donor Advised Fund The John J. Wheeler Charitable FundThe Sue and Jim Williams Donor Advised FundThe Miller Willit Family FundWindrift FundWKKF Advised FundKate Pew Wolters FundThe Beth Anne and Timothy F. Ziegler Charitable Fund

Field of Interest FundsKathryn L. Adamson Fund for ChildrenKathryn L. Adamson Fund for the ElderlyAfrican American Heritage FundGeorge M. Ames FundLucy E. Barnett Trust for the ElderlyJohn, Margaret and Maryellen Berry FundCherry (Mrs. James) Carpenter Fund for ChildrenCommercial Economic Development FundBruce Alexis Cornelius Memorial Fund for Mental Health AgenciesGeorge M. and Lucinda Ann Edison Memorial Trust FundAnne Katherine VanLoo Eldred Education FundEmma Sherwood Evans Trust FundCharles Evenson Fund for the EnvironmentWilliam S. Folz Fund for Cancer ResearchFund for Academic AchievementFund for Arts and Social EnrichmentFund for Economic ProsperityFund for Healthy EcosystemsFund for Healthy PeopleFund for Vibrant NeighborhoodsHealthy Youth & Healthy Seniors FundCecilia Hoagland Fund for Local VeteransArthur H. Holmes Handicap FundHomeless Prevention Endowment FundMary I. and David D. Hunting Family FundElizabeth J. Steed Johnson Fund for Healthcare and

Community HealthKen, Melinda and Andrew Krei Youth FundLadies Literary Club Fund for Literary ArtsThe C. Lincoln Linderholm TrustDuncan Littlefair Literary Fund for ChildrenGordon and Janet Moeller, Food Security FundNeedy Children Field of Interest FundEstate of Annette RichardsKathryn and Dennis Sullivan Charitable Fund Social Venture Investors FundKenneth M. Sweers Fund for the Homeless

Herbert and Doris Vander Mey Fund for Treatment of Neurological Diseases

Youth Field of Interest Fund

Operating/Special Project FundsAdministrative FundSpecial Project Funds

Atlantic Philanthropies FundBuilding Campaign FundCherry Street Health Services–Matching CampaignCoalition of Community Foundations for YouthGood Classrooms FundENTF FundGrand Rapids Police Department History Book Project FundJEHT Foundation Reentry Initiative FundKnight Foundation Citizen Journalism FundMeijer Good Schools and Good Classrooms FundNonprofit Technical Assistance FundRed Brick Building II Inc. Rosa Parks Sculpture Project FundSecchia Grove Project FundS.O.U.L. of Philanthropy FundVandenberg Statue Project Fund

Charitable Gift Annuity Funds (48 funds)

Scholarship FundsAltrusa Scholarship FundNoyes L. Avery Jr. and Ann E. Avery FundBlack Men Building Resources Scholarship FundGeraldine Geistert Boss Scholarship FundHarry J. Brown and Lucille B. Brown Scholarship FundOrrie and Dorothy Cassada Scholarship FundLlewellyn L. Cayvan String Instrument Scholarship FundThomas D. Coffield Scholarship FundPaul Collins Scholarship FundCountry Fresh LLC Scholarship FundGerald M. Crane Memorial Music Scholarship FundAchille and Irene Despres, William and Andre

Scholarship FundDonald J. DeYoung Education FundEdwin F. Doyle Scholarship FundEconomic Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship FundVirginia Valk Fehsenfeld Scholarship FundMelbourne and Alice E. Frontjes Scholarship FundCarolyn Gallmeyer Fund Mathilda Gallmeyer Scholarship FundGrand Rapids Combined Theatre Scholarship FundGrand Rapids Scholarship Association FundHackett Family Scholarship FundGuy D. and Mary Edith Halladay Trust FundDonald and Florence Hunting Memorial FundThe Jack Family Educational FundCamilla C. Johnson Scholarship Trust FundKommer Scholarship FundLadies Literary Club Scholarship FundLavina A. Laible Scholarship Trust FundStephen D. Lankester Scholarship FundSherman L. and Mabel C. Lepard Scholarship FundJohn T. and Frances J. Maghielse Scholarship FundMeijer Family Educational Scholarship Fund IMeijer Family Educational Scholarship Fund IIMiller Johnson West Michigan Diversity Scholarship FundThe Joshua Esch Mitchell Aviation Scholarship FundRobert L. and Hilda Treasure Mitchell Scholarship FundHarry J. Morris Jr. Emergency Services Education Scholarship FundDr. Patricia E. Newby Close Up Scholarship Fund

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Peggy (Kommer) Novosad Scholarship FundPatricia P. and Armen G. Oumedian Scholarship FundReverend Lyman Parks Sr. Scholarship FundForrest Arthur Pletcher Memorial FundJosephine Ringold Scholarship FundGeneral Scholarship FundMargery J. Seeger Scholarship FundGladys A. Snauble Scholarship FundChristine Soper Scholarship FundDr. William E. and Norma Sprague Scholarship FundDorothy B. and Charles E. Thomas Fund in support of

the Ringold ScholarshipDorothy J. Thurston Scholarship FundMildred E. Troske Scholarship FundTrust of the Grand Rapids Federation of University of

Michigan Alumnae ClubUniversity of Michigan Grand Rapids Alumnae Trust Scholarship FundMargaret Appelt Kerr FundMeta Prange Murphy/Lucille Prange FundRosemary Scott Fund

Roger and Jacquelyn Vander Laan Family Scholarship FundKeith C. VanderHyde Scholarship FundJacob R., Mary M. and Lenore K. VanLoo Scholarship FundChad Vollmer Scholarship FundWarner Norcross & Judd Scholarship FundDonald M. Wells Scholarship FundElmo Wierenga Ottawa Hills Alumni Scholarship FundWalter C. Winchester Scholarship FundViolet Wondergem Health Science Scholarship FundAudrey L. Wright Scholarship FundYouth Enrichment Scholarship Program

Unrestricted FundsFund for the Community GoodContributions Receivable (split-interest)

John H. and Nancy L. Batts Trust, Mr. and Mrs. Max DoeringTrust, Diane S. Farage Trust, Edwin R. Hondelink Trust, Clare and Grace Jarecki Trust, Ben Lee, Jr. Estate, Millard M.Moore and Viola M. Moore Trust, C. Allen Payne Trust, Caroline P. Schoonbeck Trust, Dorothy Scholwalter Estate,Marvin D. Stahl Trust, G. F. “Deck” and Ruth Stewart Estate,Herbert E. Thurston Family Trust, Kenneth Vonk Trust

Marian A. Aldrich FundAmerican Box Board Community FundEmployees of Autocam FundJames and Margaret Black EstateJohn W. and Margaret Bertsch FundEdward H. Blickley FundHarvey and Margaret Brower FundOrville and Jean Bulman EstateAllan and Claudia Carlson Family FundWilliam J. Chaille FundEugene D. Conger FundLouis A. Cornelius TrustDallas and Helen Darling FundCornelia De Fouw FundDouglas DeBoer Memorial FundGeorge and Louise Egeler FundEngineered Protection Systems FundHenry A. Fox Family FundMr. and Mrs. David G. Frey FundJim McKay and Twink Frey FundMrs. L. C. Gardner FundCarol E. Greene Fund for Community GoodChester A. Hall Fund

Leon W. Hall FundStanley C. Hall FundRichard and Barbara Haslinger Family FundMinnie E. Haven FundElizabeth Herkner FundEdward M. Herpolsheimer FundKarl E. Herpolsheimer FundDirk and Victoria Hoffius FundOrianna D. Hooker FundArthur J. and Sue H. Hoover FundWalter D. Idema FundWalter D. Idema Charitable TrustClare and Grace Jarecki FundElizabeth J. Steed Johnson FundKent Charitable FundMary Jane Kirchgessner TrustJane and Sam Kravitz Fund for Community GoodRobert J. Kulms TrustPerry M. and Hazel A. Lawr FundBen H. Lee Jr. FundHarvey E. Lemmen FundClara T. Limbert FundGertrude Lindberry FundCharles W. Loosemore FundHale J. Mackay FundWilliam S. Martens Hundred Club FundGlen C. Mason FundGeraldine F. Masters FundMr. and Mrs. Edward C. McCobb FundIsabel McLeod FundGeorge and Mary Metz Charitable FundMary D. Morman TrustEstate of Melanie L. MuirEstate of Dr. Clifford T. NelsonFrancis J. O’Connor FundCharlotte M. Raniville FundLeonard and Dora Rosenzweig FundTheodore R. and Caroline Schoonbeck FundGrace L. Schouten Memorial Trust FundWillard and Barbara Schroeder FundMargery Seeger FundErin Slade Memorial FundEstate of Isabelle and Herman SlangerEileen Slootmaker FundMary A. and Lenore G. Smith FundMarvin Stahl FundPaul L. Steketee FundGraham F. “Deck” and Ruth B. Stewart FundJoseph and Helen Tulos FundAdrian Van Daalen FundEarle Vande Poel FundKeith C. VanderHyde FundBiem H. and Irene G. Vandermass FundEnglebert J. and Lelah Sexton Vogt TrustEstate of Ralph A. VoigtJeanette Shelly Warner FundJohn C. Whitcomb FundMarion Stuart White FundEstate of Zoe F. Whitworth TrustMrs. Imogene W. Wickett FundArthur D. Wolf Foundation TrustCharles D. and Irene A. Worden FundEstate of Curtis M. WylieGeorge L. and Esther B. Young Trust

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Is homelessness too complicated to solve? Local leaders think not. “The solution to homelessness ishousing,” said Janay Brower, who coordinates the Grand Rapids Coalition to End Homelessness.

The coalition’s 10-year vision—ending homelessness in Kent County by 2014—is not about building bigger better shelters. Instead, this community collaborative of 150-plus partners is changing the systemso that everyone can have safe, affordable, permanent housing. It works to prevent homelessness, rapidly rehouse people in crisis and build infrastructure.

“We have a ‘housing first’ focus,” Janay said. This approach links community providers and created aSalvation Army-based central intake and referral system. It helps people remain in their current home or move to more affordable housing. Only when there are no other options are people connected with a shelter. “The need is high, but assisting more people with homeless prevention funds kept themfrom becoming literally homeless. The number of people who entered the system as homeless in 2009 was 15 percent lower (5,118) than in 2008 (6,022). Community begins with housing. The reality is Grand Rapids needs more affordable housing, defined as costing no more than 30 percent of income,” Janay said. Most local households at risk for homelessness spent at least twice that on rent.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation has been involved in ending homelessness since the coalitionbegan. It has awarded $850,000 in grants, convened key conversations and supported the upcoming Roof to Roots public awareness campaign. Laurie Craft, a Community Foundation program director,chairs the coalition. “The Community Foundation is great at long-term thinking and planning. It hashigh expectations of the new system we’ve created and holds us collectively accountable,” Janay said.

Bernice Shields lived with a man who abused substances but she never imagined becoming homeless. “I couldn’t deal with it anymore. I had to leave. And that made me homeless,” Bernice said. She didn’twant to burden struggling family members so went into the shelter at Dégagé Ministries and keptattending culinary arts classes at Grand Rapids Community College. “It felt like there was no way out. I was ready to give up. I can understand why depression comes on so fast,” she said. The central intakeprocess connected her with Community Rebuilders, a coalition partner that helped her find housing.She moved in on her birthday and enjoys cooking again for her daughters and friends. “I’m so gratefulfor the help I got from Dégagé, Open Door and Community Rebuilders. I really am. I’ll be here for the rest of my life,” she said.

A SOLUTION FOR HOMELESSNESS

BERNICE SHIELDS

THIS ISLEADERSHIP

CHAIR: Cecile Cave Fehsenfeld President, Schuler Books & Music

VICE CHAIR: Carol J. KarrPartner and Chair of Probate and Estate Planning Practice Group, Miller Johnson

Eva Aguirre CooperDirector of Community Affairs, WOOD TV 8

Wayman P. BrittAssistant County Administrator, Kent County Administration

Paul T. DoylePrincipal, Paul T. Doyle & Associates LLC

Paul M. KeepEditor, The Grand Rapids Press

NOT PICTURED: Thomas Kennedy, Catholic Central High School, Student Trustee; Thomas R. Hilliker (resigned November 2009), Retired, Macatawa Bank; Michael S. Hoffman (resigned May 2010), President, Hoffman Jewelers

community foundation trustees AND leadership

OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD AND MANAGE OUR COMMUNITY’S PERMANENT ENDOWMENT AND LEAD THE COMMUNITY TO STRENGTHEN THE LIVES OF ITS PEOPLE.

Arend D. LubbersPresident Emeritus, Grand Valley State University

Bonnie K. MillerRetired, United Bank

Robert W. RothPresident and CEO, RoMan Manufacturing Inc.

PRESIDENT: Diana R. Seiger

Lynne M. BlackVice President, Finance and Administration

Roberta F. KingVice President, PR and Marketing

Marcia L. RappVice President, Programs

Marilyn W. ZackVice President, Development

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STAFF AND COMMITTEES 2009/10

Advisory Council Bob Roth, chairChristina ArnoldAndrew BrowerTripp CorlKurt DietschFloriza GenautisJeff GietzenMaxine GrayJeff HillKeith HopkinsSonya HughesJoseph JonesLinda McCarterPaul MooreMinnie MoreyMike MrazCarol Paine-McGovernJosé Reyna Carlos SanchezEmily Stoddard FurrowEddie TadlockDan Van KalkerBeverly WallGina Bovee, staffJonse Young, staff

AUDITKenneth Peirce, chairJohn Hogan**Bonnie MillerChristopher RosmarinLynne Black, staffKevin Harmelink, staffDiana Sieger, staff

COMMUNITY ACTIONEva Aguirre Cooper, chairJeanne Arnold EdDShavon DoyleCecile Cave FehsenfeldReneé HamptonJoyce HenryMichael HoffmanRick TreurMarcia Rapp, staff

INVESTMENT REVIEWMichael Rosloniec, chairSamuel CummingsR. Jack FrickMaureen Hale**Bonnie MillerPeter PerezBob Roth

Kerby WallickLynne Black, staffKevin Harmelink, staffDiana Sieger, staff

Meijer GoodClassroomsSelection CommitteeDorothy Armstrong PhDBeth BattsRhae-Ann Booker PhDRuth Buntin-MajawaWalter DeBoer EdDCheryl EndresJean EnrightTemprance MannKathy MeuserBernard Stanko EdDThomas VisserCris Kooyer, staff

Meijer Good Schoolsfor Grand RapidsReview TeamRuth BishopLynne Ferrell-RobinsonSusan HeartwellEdwin Hernandez PhDAngela MorrisLinda PattersonCris Kooyer, staff

Meijer Good Schoolsfor Grand Rapids Site Visit TeamDorothy Armstrong PhDBeth BattsRhae-Ann Booker PhDAndrew BrowerSally CoburnCheryl EndresLynn HeemstraLucy JoswickDiane McMillanCarole Morgan WilliamsCarol Paine-McGovernJacque RhodesRobin Smith-Colton PhDKevin StottsJeffrey VanWinkleCris Kooyer, staff

Scholarship SelectionJune AndersonRon ApolMary Appelt M.D.Claudia BajemaKathy BoylonJames BradyFredrick “Fritz” BriscoeDaniel Brooks PhDDorothy Jo ButlerJack CliffordClay ColemanJohn DarlingGail DeYoungMilton EhlertHugh EisenPatricia GardnerVictoria GibbsDareather GreerKathy HackettJanet HaynesRobert HendricksonRandall HoekstraWendy Lewis JacksonCleopatra JeffriesJennifer JordanCathryn KeatingKathy KeehnRodney LewisTammy LoomanElias LumpkinsMarney MacAdamJ. Joseph MapesJ. Stephen MarshallRodney MartinDiane McMillanPam MitchellDavid MixCarole Morgan WilliamsMary Margaret Munski PhDCarol MuthPatricia Newby EdDHelen OudendykArmen OumedianKen ParrishAnke PearsonPhillip PearsonCharles PletcherVirginia ProctorNancy ReahmSusan RiosFred Sebulske IIIWendy StockDorothy Thurston

Marilyn TitcheVert TriceJacquelyn Vander LaanLou VanderHaveGary WalkerAnita Watson-PhillipsBarbara WepmanCarol WerkemaJames WhiteFredericka WilliamsJosephine WislockiRuth Bishop, staff

TrusteeshipCecile Cave Fehsenfeld, chairPaul DoyleCarol Karr Diana Sieger, staff

Youth GrantGabe AuduTiffany BoorsmaChaslyn BurtDavid DeStigterAllison EndresNnenna EzehSarah FagermanGrace FeenstraR.J. Ferrell-TillmanKyrstan ForsemanKierstdea FureyMary Jane GallegosMatt GammansElisabeth GladynessNikaysha HaightTabitha HaightElizabeth HermanTom KennedyNick KooyerCaroline LiskeVlastibor MinarovjechMariah NawrotKathryn NowickiJenna RoodDeja SmithKhayriyyah

Muhammad SmithAkeram SuleimanMackenzie SwartAlex TarrDakota WolterCris Kooyer, staff

Natalia Alejos, ReceptionistRuth Bishop, Education Program OfficerGina Bovee, Development Director Lisa Brown, Donor Services Associate Jan Burns, Special Projects Coordinator Laurie Craft, Program DirectorBridget De Vos, Development Research Associate Barb Forseman, Finance Administrative Assistant Rená Guttrich, Executive Assistant

Kevin Harmelink, Controller Mary Karrip, Development Administrative Assistant Cris Kooyer, Youth and Education Program Officer Kate Luckert Schmid, Program Director Amy Price, Program Administrative Assistant Ann Puckett, Grants Administrator/IS AssociateAmanda St. Pierre, PR and Marketing Specialist Jill Tiefenbach, Program Administrative Assistant Jonse Young, Development Director

**THROUGH DEC. 31, 2009

Grand Rapids Community Foundation provides the professional servicesto help you accomplish your philanthropic goals. Whether you make anannual gift to the Fund for Community Good or a major gift to create yourown named fund, both will have enduring value as permanent communityendowments. Giving cash, stock, real estate, retirement assets or evenintellectual property are all ways to support the community you love. You can donate these assets during your lifetime or through a planned gift.The Community Foundation, working with your attorney, accountant or otheradvisor, can help create a plan that will achieve your philanthropic dreams.

For more information, call Marilyn Zack, Vice President of Development, at 616.454.1751 x127.

philanthropy starts with a desire to make a difference

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