GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

2008 RePoRt to the community

the Grand haven Area community Foundation - advancing our community through visionary leadership, grants that work today, and gifts that last forever.

Our Core Values: For Good. For All. For Ever. • We are our community’s Foundation. We are here for all. • We provide leadership to initiate positive change in our community. • We strengthen and enrich our community through high-impact grants. • We build permanent endowment, provide responsible stewardship, and

create lasting legacies to benefit our community forever.

Letter from the Chair & President ...........................1

Board of Trustees ................................................2

Ways to Give ......................................................3

New Funds ..................................................... 4-6

Funds of the Community Foundation ............... 9-11

Grants ....................................................... 12-13

Foundation Grants Helping Families ....................14

Major Benefactors ....................................... 16-17

Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Fund ......18

Scholarship Recipients ......................................21

Our Affiliate Foundations ....................................22

Statement of Financial Position ...........................23

Staff.................................................................23

Donors ...................................................... 24-27

Legacy Society ........................................... 28-29

Youth Advisory Council ......................................30

Memorials and Tributes .....................................32

We wish to acknowledge all those who workedto make this publication possible:

mike R. Krause Graphic Design – Design and Layoutmaple Leaf Press – Printing

GhAcF Staff – Concept, Copywriting, Editing and Production Assistance

A very special thank you to ed Post for the beautiful photographythroughout this report. The Foundation incurs no photography

expense because of the generosity of Ed Post Photography.To view more of Ed’s work, visit his website at www.edpostphotography.com

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Contact Information:Grand Haven Area Community FoundationOne South HarborGrand Haven, Michigan 49417(616) 842-6378 • FAX (616) 842-9518Website: www.ghacf.orgEmail: bpost@ghacf.org

the Grand haven Area community Foundation - advancing our community through visionary leadership, grants that work today, and gifts that last forever.

Our Core Values: For Good. For All. For Ever. • We are our community’s Foundation. We are here for all. • We provide leadership to initiate positive change in our community. • We strengthen and enrich our community through high-impact grants. • We build permanent endowment, provide responsible stewardship, and

create lasting legacies to benefit our community forever.

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Dear Friends,

During 2008, the Board of Trustees and staff of the Community Foundation engaged in a year-long strategic planning process using Verne Harnish’s Rockefeller Habits. One of the first steps was to identify our Core Values – those things that define who we are, the enduring beliefs that govern our organization. What emerged were a set of values that we suspect are not so different from those upon which the Community Foundation was founded 38 years ago:

Our Core Values: For Good. For All. For Ever.

• Weareourcommunity’sFoundation.Wearehereforall.• Weprovideleadershiptoinitiatepositivechangeinourcommunity.• Westrengthenandenrichourcommunitythroughhigh-impactgrants.• We build permanent endowment, provide responsible stewardship,

and create lasting legacies to benefit our community forever.

It was the Strategic Planning process that also led to the theme for this year’s Annual Report – “It’s all about people.” The process clearly illustrated to us that at the forefront of everything we do as a Foundation, are the people of this community – people who care enough to become donors or establish Funds, people who volunteer to serve this organization with their time and talents, and people who are the beneficiaries of the grants and scholarships that are provided. Everything we, as a Foundation, are able to accomplish, is by and for the people of this community.

Never before has there been a year when it was more evident that people are the center of the Foundation. As the effects of the nation’s worst economic downturn in decades rippled through our community, our Board of Trustees determined that the Community Foundation needed to be on the front line in caring for our neighbors. When many Foundations were cutting back in their grant making to counter the decline in investments, our Board chose instead to capture $160,000 from Greatest Needs Funds and targeted all of these dollars to support the safety net agencies that deliver services to Families in Crisis. Over $100,000 in grants have been awarded to date through the Families in Crisis Initiative to organizations that meet the basic needs of food, shelter, and emergency help for our neighbors and friends in the Tri-Cities community.

Also at the heart of the Foundation are the generous people of our community who support our work through their gifts. We are pleased to report that in 2008, over 2,200 gifts were received from individuals and families totaling just over $3.4 million. And grants of over $3.5 million were awarded from Funds of the Community Foundation, including over $200,000 in scholarships to 181 students pursuing their dream of a college education. We thank you all for making this possible. Just as it has throughout its 38-year history, the Community Foundation has focused on people – friends, neighbors, families, donors, and volunteers, – the generous, thoughtful, and caring people that help to make this your Community Foundation For Good. For All. For Ever.

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EmeritusTrusteesWe recognize and thank the following individuals who have served on the Board of Trustees at various times since the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation was founded in 1971. Their dedication and commitment have helped to build the Foundation and the Tri-Cities community.

Moira AllenDonald R. Anderson Leonard AndersonGary BaasPaul BoyinkRichard BriegelJohn CarlyleCarol CousineauWilliam CreasonEdward DahlstromDennis Dornbush

James DossMary EaginE.V. EricksonMary Jane EvinkKenneth FormsmaNancy HanenburgKenneth HarestadBud HoffmanGeorge JackoboiceMary JacobsonDorothy Johnson

F. Martin JohnsonHolly JohnsonSusan JonasJames MacLachlanPeter MantingDonna MeeusenDonnell Snite MersereauJohn MontgomeryDarell MorelandGeorge PardeeTed Parker

Edward PostJohn RandallAileen RedekerGerald RetzlaffThomas ReinsmaChuck RycengaJames SawyerIda SchaafsmaDavid SeiboldLynne SherwoodMarion Sherwood

Miller SherwoodPenny SherwoodReuben SturkolRobert SwartKenneth TerpstraPaul TrapDoris Van DamWilliam Van SlootenGary VerplankMichael VolkemaRonald WhitehouseMarcia Witherell

Trustee Emeritus Annual LuncheonBack row: Mart Johnson, Dottie Johnson, Len Anderson, Jim MacLachlan, Darell Moreland, Ken Terpstra, Tom Reinsma, Gary Baas.Front row: Holly Johnson, Lynne Sherwood, Eileen Redeker, Marcia Witherell, Mary Jacobson, Mary Eagin, Ann Tabor, Carol Bedient.

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Making a gift to the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation can be as simple as writing a check or as sophisticated as designing an individual estate plan. The Foundation accepts charitable gifts of almost any kind, invests the money, and distributes a portion of the income to philanthropic organizations and programs matching donors’ interests and personal charitable giving goals.

How Do I Establish A Fund?It is very simple. Many Funds can be opened the same day you call and there are no special start-up costs or fees. Just give the Foundation’s Development office a call and we will talk about your options and help you pick the best Fund to meet your charitable goals.

The many ways of giving to the Community Foundation include:

Outright GiftsGifts of cash, securities, personal property or real estate are simple and convenient ways to make a charitable contribution and receive maximum tax advantages.

BequestsCash or property given through a will is usually fully deductible for federal estate and state inheritance tax purposes. The Community Foundation can also be named as the full or partial beneficiary of a donor’s estate or be named in a charitable remainder trust created by the will.

MemorialsGifts made in memory of loved ones are ideal ways to perpetually remember family members, friends, or colleagues.

TributesGifts made to honor someone for a birthday, graduation, anniversary or other special occasion are perfect for the person who has everything and cares about their community.

Life InsuranceBy naming the Foundation as the irrevocable owner and/or beneficiary of a life insurance policy, you can create a Fund for the benefit of others.

Individual Retirement Account (IRA)The Individual Retirement Accounts you have established for your retirement years can later be reduced by income and estate taxes before reaching designated heirs. By naming the Community Foundation as the plan’s beneficiary or partial beneficiary, you ensure that your IRA or 401K assets will fully benefit your community. If you are over 70-1/2 years of age, a special opportunity to give a direct distribution from your IRA exists. Call the Foundation office and ask about the Charitable IRA Rollover.

Ways to Give

Charitable Lead TrustsYou can name the Foundation as beneficiary of income from a trust for a specific number of years. Ultimately, the bulk of the trust goes to other named beneficiaries, such as children or grandchildren.

Charitable Remainder TrustsYou can provide lifetime income for yourself or other beneficiaries and leave the remainder of the estate to the Community Foundation Charitable Gift AnnuityWith a Charitable Gift Annuity, you can make a significant gift to the Foundation and, in return receive income for life - at varied interest rates, depending on your age.

Private Foundation TransferA private foundation can efficiently and cost-effectively transfer all or some assets to the Community Foundation, yet still retain its name and purpose. This transfer offers the private foundation tax advantages, flexibility, and administrative savings.

How Are Gifts Invested?Effective stewardship of philanthropic assets is key to the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation’s ability to fulfill its mission of building charitable Funds to strengthen the Tri-Cities Area communities. Our investment goal is to preserve and enhance the real value of these assets over time.

All gifts are pooled for diversified investment and economies of scale and to increase their charitable impact. Investment performance is reviewed quarterly by financial experts and monitored by the Investment Committee and the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

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Thomas N. Cooper Designated FundDuring Tom’s 26 years of living in Grand Haven, he came to appreciate the hard work of many local nonprofit organizations. As a retired school psychologist for the Grand Rapids Public Schools, he also had a passion for helping others. A friend to the Foundation, Tom generously made arrangements for a planned gift to come to the Community Foundation at his death. When Tom passed away in October of 2008, we were honored to follow his wishes and create a Designated Fund that will support eight local nonprofits forever. The Foundation was lucky to know Tom and is honored to facilitate his legacy. We will never forget Tom’s smiling face and friendly personality!

Larry Poel FundBetween being the Grand Haven Area Public Schools Team Physician and having a busy Medical Practice, Dr. Larry Poel is a household name in the Tri-Cities! Larry was born and raised in Grand Haven and attended Western Michigan Christian High School. Larry continued his education by obtaining a degree in pharmacy and then ultimately receiving his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Poel has cared for hundreds of patients during his 35 year career, and has received numerous awards for his volunteer work. The Foundation is happy to assist Dr. Poel with his charitable giving though his new Donor Advised Fund.

Ottawa County Parks Nature Education Center FundsThe Community Foundation was honored to open two new funds to benefit the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission and their campaign to raise funds for a new Nature Education Center. The Capital Project Fund is being used to help raise money to build the new, state of the art facility, and the Endowment Fund will provide a permanent source of income to maintain the Nature Education Center in the future. There is still time to support this important community campaign.

Gail Ringelberg Special Needs Fund for North Ottawa County Council on AgingGail Ringelberg was the Executive Director of the North Ottawa County Council on Aging for eight years. When Gail retired from her post, the Board of Directors of the Council decided to open a Fund at the Foundation in her honor. Gail’s Fund will provide assistance to clients of the organization who find themselves with pressing, immediate needs that cannot be met through normal programming and support services. What a perfect way to honor Gail and provide for the clients of NOCCOA about whom she cared so deeply.

West Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association Horticultural Education FundThe Foundation welcomes this new Committee Advised Fund. The West Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association will use this Fund to award annual grants to youth programs offered by area school districts to promote awareness of the horticulture industry. Knowing how important the horticultural industry is to our region, the Foundation is honored to welcome this new Fund.

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Larry and Anne McLaughlin FundLarry and Anne McLaughlin, and their daughter Elizabeth, moved to Spring Lake in 2007. Larry, a native of Grand Haven, spent his career in aerospace engineering in Southern California, and Anne is a CPA and former finance executive. Larry and Anne established this Fund as a way to support the community which gave Larry so much during his youth, and also to honor his parents, Lloyd and Marjorie McLaughlin. The McLaughlins have always stayed connected to our community by spending time at the family’s summer cottage in Stickney Ridge. We welcome the McLaughlin family back to the Tri-Cities as permanent residents and appreciate their involvement in our community!

Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church Endowment FundEndowment Funds are an important financial tool for Churches, and the Foundation is happy to welcome the Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church to our family of Funds. This Fund will grow over time with gifts, memorials and bequests from the congregation. The principal gifts to this Fund will be preserved forever and a percentage of the income and growth will become a sustainable source of income to support the programming and general operations of the church. Thank you to Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church for letting us help you endow your future.

Tri-Cities Strikers Soccer Club Endowment FundSoccer is a team sport that is incredibly popular in our community and across the world. The Tri-Cities Strikers Soccer Club is a competitive soccer club that has started an Endowed Fund here at the Foundation to support the club’s operations and financial assistance program. It takes everyone’s effort on a soccer team to win the game and this Fund will be successful with the same philosophy. A big incentive to supporting this Fund is that all gifts qualify for the Michigan Tax Credit – a great tax benefit. We’re glad to have Tri-Cities Strikers on the Foundation team.

Ottagan Addictions Recovery (OAR) Endowment FundThere are many different assets that can be donated to start funds at the Community Foundation. OAR’s Fund was started with a life insurance policy. Tom Boven, an OAR Board Member, gave the Foundation a paid-up life insurance policy. The Foundation sold the policy for its cash value and then created an Organization Endowment Fund for OAR. This is a beautiful gift that will become an important funding source for supporting OAR’s substance abuse programs. Thank you Tom for this innovative gift and we welcome OAR to the Community Foundation.

Grand Haven Boardwalk 25th Anniversary FundWe are pleased to be a partner in the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Boardwalk. This Community Service Fund was started to facilitate the many donations from our community for this important project. When the Boardwalk renovation and beautification is complete, the remaining balance will convert to an Endowed Fund to forever support maintenance expenses for the Boardwalk. Thank you to the hundreds of people who have generously supported this community effort!

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Lakeshore Baptist Academy FundLakeshore Baptist Academy is a, local, private, Bible based educational institution for grades K-12. The Community Foundation is honored to hold their new Endowment Fund which will grow and support the school and its programs. Just like the Lakeshore Baptist Academy’s tag line says “Education for Eternity,” this Endowed Fund will also be helping students receive a Christian based education for eternity. Welcome Lakeshore Baptist Academy – we are glad you are here!

Pat Shafer Fund to Support Leadership West MichiganThis Fund was established to honor the outstanding work of Pat Shafer and her dedication to the Leadership West Michigan Program. Leadership West Michigan is a regional program facilitated by the Chambers of Holland, Grand Haven. Muskegon and Grand Rapids. Graduates of this program are better informed citizens, have increased knowledge of regional issues and demonstrate stronger leadership skills. This Fund will be used to support the Leadership West Michigan program with tuition assistance and curriculum enhancements. Thank you Pat for being the inspiration for this Fund and thank you Leadership West Michigan alums for your generous support!

Paul C. and Carol C. Bedient Family FundThe Bedient family has called Grand Haven home for twenty years after first visiting on a family vacation. They found the community a wonderful place to raise their four children and establish their careers. Paul’s lifelong passion for news led him to our hometown newspaper, the Grand Haven Tribune, where he serves as Publisher. Carol joined the staff at the Community Foundation ten years ago as Grants & Program Director. It is always extra special when Community Foundation staff care enough about the work they do to start their own Fund here at the Foundation. Thank you to the Bedient family for your continued dedication and generosity to our community!

Crockery Township Fire Department Endowment FundWe are pleased to welcome Crockery Township Fire Department to the Community Foundation. This Endowed Fund is able to accept public contributions and will grow over time with community support. The annual distribution from this Fund will support fire prevention education and public safety programs. We appreciate the partnership we have with Crockery Township and the foresight of the Fire Department’s Advisory Committee to plan for the Township’s future.

Hill Family Children’s Christian Education FundStarted by Joseph and Nancy Prinzi, with additional support from a bequest from Nancy’s father, Creighton Hill, this Fund will perpetually support Christian education for children and youth at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Grand Haven. This generous gift to memorialize Creighton, Ruth, Robert and Dorothy Hill will forever be preserved, and a portion of the earnings will always go to support St. John’s Episcopal Church. Thank you to the Prinzi family for their generosity and for allowing the Community Foundation to help them with this beautiful legacy.

Walden Green Montessori Endowment FundThe Community Foundation could not be more pleased to welcome another area School Foundation. Walden Green is a Charter School in our community for children in grades K-8. Walden Green is a dynamic community of active learners with children, parents, teachers and community members sharing in the learning process. The mission at Walden Green Montessori is to educate all children to their human potential. This Fund, as it grows, will be able to provide capital to help kids at Walden Green reach for the stars!

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This fall when Lynn Hawley, Child Services Director for Grand Haven Area Public Schools makes visits to the homes of all of her entering preschool students, she will be bringing a very special gift. Provided by a grant from the Dr. Sylvia and Ron Ruscett Fund of the Community Foundation, each new student will receive their own Dr. Seuss book. Inside the front cover of the book is a nameplate with the child’s name.

“Reading is so important, and there is no better occasion than when a child first enters preschool for them to have their very own book to read and care for,” said Sylvia Ruscett. “We also wanted to find a way to let each child and their family, know that their community cares about them and is encouraging their success.”

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The Garrison Family Fund Always Here to Take Care of our Community

“We hope the Garrison Greatest Needs Fund gives the Foundation the flexibility it needs to always be able to tackle the changing challenges our children and grandchildren will face,” Edgar and Gretchen Garrison

Dr. Edgar and Gretchen Garrison have lived in Spring Lake since 1956. During those years, they have done many important things….Edgar practiced dentistry for nearly 50 years, they raised four boys, and Edgar was one of the original visionaries who helped start the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation back in 1971!

Edgar and Gretchen have also started a very special Fund here at the Foundation. The Dr. Edgar and Gretchen Garrison Family Fund helps to support the Greatest Needs of our community. As Edgar and Gretchen said when they opened the Fund “One thing we have learned living in Spring Lake for 53 years, is that the needs in the community keep changing.” Edgar goes on to say “38 years ago when we gave our first gift to the Foundation, we could not have guessed that today the community would be worried about home foreclosures or excited that the Foundation would be able to help the community purchase two miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and dunes for the citizens to enjoy.” Gretchen added, “This is a beautiful community and all of our children are here too. We hope our gift helps preserve it for all the families who will call Spring Lake home in the future.”

Creating this type of Fund is philanthropy in its most altruistic sense – being charitable today to address the needs of tomorrow and to help people you may never know. We thank Edgar for his foresight many years ago to create a Community Foundation for the Tri-Cities area, and we are grateful to the Garrison family for creating this Fund that will be doing good, forever!

If you would like more information about creating your own Greatest Needs Fund, please call the Foundation’s Development Office at 842-6378.

Imagine a place where you can experience the breath-taking colors of the fall foliage, spot fox tracks in the snow, catch a glimpse of a bald eagle soaring majestically overhead, or listen to the calming music of water flowing by. Nestled along the banks of the Pigeon River in Port Sheldon Township, the Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission’s new Nature Education Center will offer such experiences. With the help of grants from the Greatest Needs Fund, the Youth Fund, and the Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Fund, the newly constructed center will offer high quality environmental education programs and activities to people of all ages. The 8,000 square foot center will provide year-round programming for schools and will also provide a base of operations for this important aspect of the county parks program.

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Discretionary FundsMeeting changing community needs.When you establish or add to an existing Greatest Needs Fund, your gift addresses a broad range of critical needs, including future needs that often cannot be anticipated at the time your gift is made. A gift to create a Greatest Needs Fund is a thoughtful gift. You will be investing in our community in a way that allows your gift the most flexibility and impact in the future.

Allendale Greatest Needs FundAmberger Family Fund BR Fund Coopersville Community Action Fund Howard Dykhouse Fund Dr. Edgar and Gretchen Garrison Family Fund Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Administrative Endowment Fund Greatest Needs Fund Operating Fund Kent M. and Freida Hastings Family Fund Doris V. Johnson FundAusma Lanka Fund Lee Family Fund Garry L. and Jean Fisher Mesler Family Fund Henry Neitring FundJudge Jacob and Betty Ponstein FundNancy Dornbos Rhem Fund Eugene “Gene” Rothi Community Fund B. P. Sherwood, Jr. Trust Fund

Field of Interest FundsConnecting personal values to high-impact opportunities.By establishing a Field of Interest Fund you can target your gift to address needs in an important area of community life, be it the arts, seniors, youth or the environment. What is your “field of interest?”

Edith Mae and William Alt Family FundEmilie Baker Fund for the EnvironmentWilliam T. and Shirley A. Baker Family FundElmer “Lou” Dense Fund N. Kay Doss Memorial FundCity of Coopersville Recreation FundAlyce R. Erickson FundGrand Haven Area Community Foundation Arts and Culture Fund Environment Fund Family and Children Fund Families in Crisis Fund Healthy Seniors Healthy Youth Funds Homelessness Prevention Fund Scholarship Fund Technical Assistance Fund Youth Fund Gene and Sally Harbeck Fund Casey Lemieux Fund William H. Young and Dorothy Young Mixer Fund Helene D. and Bernath P. Sherwood, Jr. Fund Tri-Cities Chautauqua Fund Wayne VanAgtmael Health Fund Cornelia B. Wagner and Ruth B. Hoek Fund Margaret Lynn Wilson FundYouth Fund of the Coopersville Area Community Foundation Zenko Family Fund

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n Every Fund in the Foundation expresses its donor’s desire to invest in our community in a personally satisfying way. Some Funds are advised, meaning donors recommend grants from them when they choose and to causes they wish to support. Others are dedicated to specific purposes, such as scholarships or the arts, or individual agencies.

Every Fund – advised or designated, new or old, small or large, endowed or non-endowed – is evidence of the spirit of generosity of individuals and families seeking to make a difference in our community today, tomorrow and forever.

Donor Advised FundsA personal approach to giving.Establishing an Advised Fund allows you to make a gift to the Community Foundation and then remain actively involved in suggesting uses for your gift, targeting the issues you care about most. Donor Advised Funds can also be a cost effective alternative to a Private or Family Foundation.

Abbit Management Corp FundAlt, Jonas, and Mercurio Family FundCynthia and Donald Anderson FundLen and Wanda Anderson Family Fund Baas Family Fund George M. Bailey FundDouglas and Katharine Baker Family FundPaul C. and Carol C. Bedient Family FundBoer Family Fund Boezaart Family FundDavid C. and Gail L. Bos Family FundCarl and Janet Briegel Family Fund Richard and Patricia Briegel Family FundBudd and Melinda Brink Family FundFred C. Bruhn Donor Advised FundJohn G. And Claire E. Bryson Family Music Scholarship FundJack and Libby Bush Family Fund Edward F. and Phyllis A. Bushouse Fund Dan Bylsma Charitable FundRobert L. Bytwerk Family Fund Cansfield Family Fund Denny & Grace Cherette Family Fund Chris-Tina FundJohn and JoAnne Clickner Family FundMike Cook Fund for Fun in Education – AllendaleCoopersville Memorial FundCoopersville Rotary Club FundCoopersville Rotary Club Community Action FundKennard and Wendy Creason Family Fund William and Mary Creason Fund Scott E. DeBoer Memorial Fund Howard and Louise Dekker Family Fund Dale and Elizabeth Deppe Family FundJeremy and Daniela Deppe Family Fund Daniel and Brenda DeVeau Fund Ralph and Arleene DeYoung FundThe Dornbush Family FundHoward and Wilma Draft Family Fund Eagin Family Fund Erickson Family FundMartha A. Erickson FundWilliam J. Fettis & Dawn M. Dupont Family Fund FISH Fund Kenneth R. Formsma Family Fund Andy Fox Memorial Fund Louis P. and Sharon F. Fracalossi Family Fund Gage Family FundGahsman Family Memorial FundCarol and Winfield Hall FundHanenburg Family FundCoral and Peter Hanenburg Memorial FundEdward J. and Nancy R Hanenburg Family Fund Edward and Nancy Hanenburg Fund Kenneth D. and Janet A. Harestad Family Fund Douglas and Sharlene Hekman Family FundBud and Charyn Hoffman Family FundSandy Huber FundGeorge A. and Sherry A. Jackoboice Family Fund James and Sally Jacobs Fund Mr. and Mrs. Alvin E. Jacobson, Jr. Fund Nelson C. and Lana Jacobson Fund F. Martin and Dorothy A. Johnson Family Fund

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Paul A. and Charlotte A. Johnson Family FundJohnson Rechner Family FundTodd and Amy Kamps Family FundKar Family Fund Keeton Family FundSanford and Kristine Kelley Family Fund David J. and Sandra J. Klaassen FundJim and Candy Kraker Family FundLeitner Family FundRobert and Karen Lemmen Family FundFaith Marie Losee FundLove J. P. Fund James M. and Nancy B. MacLachlan Fund Joseph and Andrea Masvero Family FundMcKeough Family FundLarry and Anne McLaughlin FundNate and Kristin Meldrim Family FundRobert B. and Muriel R. Mersereau Fund Robert Jacobson and Donnell Snite Mersereau FundKyle Moreland Memorial FundPhyllis and Darell Moreland Family FundTed and Vicki Parker Family FundRichard O. and Elizabeth A. Peel Family Fund Larry Poel FundVernon Poest and Roberta Gnerich Poest FundEdward and Barbara Post Family FundTed and Shirley Poulton Family FundPublic Artifact Preservation FundQuigg Family Advised FundRobert H. and Andrea G. Rander FundRDH FundEvan and Lois Reinders FundMilt and Judy Reeths Fund Thomas and Gretchen Reinsma Family FundThomas and Gail Ringelberg Family FundDr. M. Gary and Pennie L. Robertson Family FundLloyd S. and Marlene Rotz Family Fund Sylvia and Ron Ruscett Family FundDr. Sylvia and Ron Ruscett FundCharles and Eleanor Rycenga Family Fund John and Marie Rycenga Family Fund James C. and Rosena A. Sawyer FundDan and Carol Sedlock Family FundDave and Dottie Seibold FundDr. Harold Sheridan FundBarbara and Miller Sherwood Family FundElizabeth K. and B. P. Sherwood, Jr. Memorial FundHelene D. Sherwood FundLynne Sherwood Fund Marilyn W. and B. P. Sherwood III Family FundMarion A. Sherwood Family Fund Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family FundMary Ann Sherwood FundLinda Shores and Michael Snodgrass FundSietsma Family Fund Donald and Dorothy Sikkema FundSlagel Family FundPaul K. and Marlene A. Spoelman Family FundSpring Lake Rotary Endowment FundR. Neal Stanton and Grace F. Stanton Fund Steffel Family FundDee and David Stokes Family FundSteven K. & Elizabeth M. Swanson Directed FundDan and Ann Tabor Fund Kenneth D. and Mary L. Terpstra Family Fund

Theune Family FundRobert W. and Mary Ellen Thomas Family FundJanet Tomhave Family FundDonald and Elaine Twiss FundKenneth and Audrey VanBeukering Fund Roger and Lois Vander Meulen Family FundVerplank Donor Advised Fund Gary and Victoria Verplank Family FundWard W. and Jean M. Verseput FundThomas A. and Caryle R. Wagasky FundRobert and Deborah Wagenmaker Family Fund David H. and Patricia H. Walborn FundWallinga Family Fresh Start FundRobert and Jillayne Warners Family FundWeber Family FundWest Michigan Nursery & Landscape Assoc.

Horticultural Education FundRuth Wierenga Ghana FundMary E. Wilsberg Donor Advised Fund WKK Fund Zenko Family Fund

Funds to Benefit Organizations and their programs.Helping organizations grow.With a Designated Fund, you can support the good work of a specific nonprofit organization – The People Center, Tri-Cities Family YMCA, your church -- or virtually any nonprofit organization that makes the world a better place for others.

Endowing your nonprofit organization.Nonprofit organizations can establish an endowment at the Community Foundation as a simple and efficient way to create long-term financial sustainability.

ABC Coalition FundAllendale Christian School Endowment FundAllendale Lifelong Learners FundAllendale Historical Society Endowment FundAllendale Public School FoundationAllendale Township Library Endowment FundAmerican Red Cross Doris Ewing Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund Founding Fund Ottawa County FundRichard E. and Eleanor Carlson Babcock FundBoomgaard Fund for SeniorsBorculo Christian School Education FoundationBrinkert Family Lake Lester FundCamp Bluebird Cynthia Collinge-Golab Volunteer Support Fund Endowment Fund Rosemary Konopa Cancer Retreat Program Fund Center for Women in Transition FundCentral Park Players FundChester Township Recreation FundChildren’s Advocacy Center Endowment FundChrist Community Church Designated Fund Endowment Fund Stella Kruizenga Fund for Women and Religion Memorial Endowment FundChristian Haven Home Fund

City of Grand Haven Boardwalk Maintenance Fund Grand Haven Boardwalk 25th Anniversary Fund Catwalk Maintenance Fund Downtown Gateway Fund Memorial Airport Fund Musical Fountain Fund Pier Safety Fund Public Artifact FundThomas N. Cooper Designated FundCoopersville Area Public Schools Athletic Fund Education Fund Performing Arts Center Designated FundCoopersville Area Historical Society Endowment FundCoopersville Old Kids FundDoug Corradini Spirit of #40 FundCrockery Township Fire Department Endowment FundAlex Crum Memorial FundRussell H. and Beatrice A. Dornbos Fund Duncan Park FundFamily LIFE Center of West Michigan FundFarmland Preserve FundFirst Christian Reformed Church of Grand Haven FundsFirst Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven Alpha Fund Karin Fowler Pastoral Care Training Fund Memorial Mission Fund Omega FundFriends of KanduE. Selina Gerig and John J. Gerig FundGirl Scouts of Michigan Trails Endowment FundGrand Haven Area Community Foundation Technical

Assistance FundGrand Haven Area Arts Council FundGrand Haven Area Public Schools CONXION Fund Patrick Bryne Memorial Fund High School Choir Endowment Fund Science Olympiad Programs FundGrand Haven Christian School Tuition Assistance FundGrand Haven Coast Guard Festival FundGrand Haven Coast Guard Festival Fireworks FundGrand Haven Schools Foundation Endowment FundGrand Haven Rotary Rotary Fund Strive Funds Trelawny Outreach Project Fund World Community Service FundNorma V. Green Memorial Art Award FundHarbor Humane Society FundsChuck and Olga Hennesen FundOlga A. and Charles J. Hennesen Family FundHill Family Children’s Christian Education FundHofma Trust FundHugs and Kisses FundEdward and Florence Huizenga FundImagination Station Maintenance FundInternational Aid Endowment FundKitchel/Lindquist Dunes FundsKitchel/Lindquist Dunes Marjorie M. Hendricks

Environmental Education FundJocki Klischan FundLakeshore Baptist Academy FundLakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance Fund

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Lamont Christian School Foundation FundLand Conservancy North Ottawa Dunes FundLand Conservancy of West Michigan FundAmy Lantz Memorial FundKenneth Ranta Fund for The Little Red HouseLoutit District Library Endowment Fund Friends of Loutit Library FundLOVE Inc of the Tri-Cities FundMary’s Wish FundMichigan Aviation Education Foundation/Fontana FundMichigan Aviation Education FundMiss Allendale Pageant Scholarship FundNEO Forum FundNew Focus National FundNorth Bank Communities FundNorth Ottawa Amateur Radio ClubNorth Ottawa Area Community Coalition FundNorth Ottawa County Council on Aging FundsNortheast Ottawa Child and Family Center FundNortheast Ottawa District Library FundOttagan Addictions Recovery (OAR) Endowment

FundOttawa Area Intermediate School District Bryan Carter Fund Challenge of Children Fund Playground Fund Roerink Visual and Hearing Impaired Fund Special Education FundOttawa County Parks Nature Education Center Capital Project Fund Endowment FundGeorge and Nadaire Pardee FundVirginia Parr Advised FundPeople Center Endowment FundReel Perspectives FundGail Ringelberg Special Needs Fund for North Ottawa

County Council on AgingEugene “Gene” Rothi Memorial Athletic Endowment

FundEllna Rotman Camp FundLloyd and Marlene Rotz Designated FundPat Shafer Fund to Support Leadership West

MichiganCindy Schember “I Love to Read” Endowment FundShape Corporation FundSheridan Park FundRoy L. and Karen L. Shields, Jr. St. John’s Lutheran

Church Endowment FundT.J. and Skylee Starr Sikma Memorial Fund

Ski Bowl Endowment Fund Immediate Needs FundRobert and Janice Sluka FundSpread the Music Foundation FundSpring Lake Christian Reformed Church Mission Fund Endowment FundSpring Lake District Library Endowment Fund Outdoor Beautification Fund Restricted Endowment FundSpring Lake Presbyterian Church Memorial FundSpring Lake Schools Foundation FundSpring Lake Township Parks and Recreation FundSpring Meadow Nursery FundHarlind Throop Memorial Christmas FundTree Replacement FundTri-Cities Area Habitat for Humanity Endowment FundTri-Cities Area United Fund Endowment FundTri-Cities Historical Museum Building Improvement Fund Drake-Middlemist Heritage Fund Historical Society FundTri-Cities Ministries Counseling Services FundTri-Cities Strikers Soccer Club Endowment FundVeteran’s Memorial FundVolunteer Center FundsWalden Green Montessori Endowment FundYMCA Endowment FundJean H. Zukowski Designated Fund

Scholarship FundsInvesting in deserving students.By creating a Scholarship Fund, you invest in your community’s future and help students from preschool to high school seniors to adults returning to school to achieve their lifetime educational dreams.

Allendale Chamber of Commerce Scholarship FundLindsey Bakale Memorial Scholarship FundCharles (Charlie) A. Bassett Endowed Scholarship

FundChris Bradley Endowed Memorial ScholarshipJames W. Jr. and Jane T. Brown FundRonald C. Bush Memorial Scholarship FundStaci Cheadle Memorial Scholarship Fund Chris Christiansen Youth Scholarship FundGerri Coccodrilli Culinary Scholarship Fund Coopersville Scholarship Fund

Dake Community Manufacturing ScholarshipDetter Family Foundation Education ScholarshipErickson Education Fund Kevin Ernst Memorial Scholarship FundBertha M. Fase Memorial Scholarship Fund Jack Feldt Ambucs Memorial Scholarship Fund Scott A. Flahive Memorial Scholarship FundFloto-Peel Family FundJohn L. and Victory E. Frantz Scholarship Fund Gauthier Family FundTom Gifford Scholarship FundEdward and Laura Grafton Scholarship FundGrand Haven Offshore Challenge Scholarship FundBarbara and Nicole Heacox Foreign StudyS. J. Hecksel Memorial Scholarship FundElmo Heft Memorial Scholarship FundMichael Herman Memorial Scholarship Fund Hierholzer-Fojtik Scholarship Fund J. R. Hilliard Memorial Scholarship Fund Hoffman Family Fund JARCS FundSeth Koehler Central High School Scholarship Fund Paul J. Laninga Memorial Scholarship Fund Larson – Veneklasen Outdoor Education ScholarshipRick and Beverly Lattin Education Fund Jack W. Leatherman Family Fund Caesy LeMieux Central-Mary A. White Scholarship

FundPat and John MacTavish FundMary’s Wish Scholarship Fund Ross Patrick McBride Scholarship Fund David James Merkle Memorial ScholarshipKyle Moreland Memorial Scholarship FundNancy and Charles Nagtzaam Family FundNelson Family Scholarship Fund North Ottawa Hospital Auxiliary FundMarvin R. and Pearl E. Patterson Family Scholarship

FundP.E.O. DS Chapter Scholarship Fund Terry Linda Potter Scholarship FundDavid and Mary Race Vocational/Technical Scholarship

FundReichardt Family EndowmentJacob L. Reinecke Memorial Scholarship Fund Daniel L. Reiss Memorial Scholarship FundJan Rempinski Memorial Scholarship FundHarold and Eleanor Ringelberg Scholarship Fund Charles and Eleanor Rycenga Education FundSt. Patrick’s and St. Anthony’s Church Scholarship

FundDavid and Sharon Seaver Scholarship Fund in Memory

of Timothy D. Seaver Millicent Mary Schaffner Endowed Memorial David and Jinny Schultz Family Fund Del Shannon Memorial Scholarship Fund Ken and Sandy Sharkey Family Scholarship Fund Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Scholarship

Fund Miller G. Sherwood Family Scholarship Fund Edward P. Suchecki Family Scholarship Fund Henry D. and Ruth G. Swartz Family Fund Tuesday Musicale Scholarship Fund VFW Post 2326 Ward-Goff Memorial Scholarship H. Wayne VanAgtmael Cosmetology Scholarship West Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association

Scholarship Fund Westrate Scholarship Fund Louise Wachter Wickham Scholarship FundSamuel L. Westerman Nursing Education Fund for

North Ottawa Community Health SystemsMary E. Wilsberg Scholarship Fund Paul Wolbrink Scholarship FundDaryn Renee Worpel ScholarshipHerman J. Wyngarden Memorial Scholarship FundWoman’s Club of Grand Haven Scholarship FundZenko Family FundLeo Zupin Memorial Scholarship Fund

*Bold type indicates new Funds in the Foundation.

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Arts & Culture

Spread the Music Foundation – A grant from the Youth Fund is helping to launch the “Play It Forward” program, providing an opportunity for people to recycle their used musical instruments. All donated instruments will be refurbished and redistributed free to young musicians who are unable to afford an instrument of their own.

Committee for Interfaith Dialogue – A Grand Valley State University initiative, the establishment of the Sylvia and Richard Kaufman Interfaith Institute is a spark igniting interfaith awareness in West Michigan. The Triennial Jewish/Christian/Muslim Dialogue will be held at Grand Valley State University in October thanks in part to a grant from the Greatest Needs Fund.

Loutit District Library – Over $800,000 in grants from the Greatest Needs Fund, the Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Fund, the Youth Fund, and many Donor Advised Funds helped to make the building and renovation of Loutit District Library a reality. The new Library opened its doors to the public in July 2009.

Education

Grand Haven Schools Foundation – In conjunction with the inaugural Grand Haven High School Hall of Fame Event, a grant was made to help purchase three interactive web-based modules, which by way of news clips, photographs, and written interviews, tell the story of each Hall of Fame inductee’s achievements and provide inspiration to today’s students.

Spring Lake Public Schools – Grants were made to support a Middle School Math Intervention Program and The Reading Bridge Program to assist struggling readers in grades 1 through 4.

Environment

Annis Water Resources Institute - Researchers from Grand Valley State University’s Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) were busy around Spring Lake this summer, examining the shoreline’s natural and developed areas. As a complement to AWRI’s ongoing Rein in the Runoff stormwater project, the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation awarded funding

How to apply for a grant

We welcome applications from nonprofit organizations in the Tri-Cities area and encourage organizations seeking a grant to contact us. Information on our funding priorities, various grant programs and guidelines for submitting applications can be found on our Web site, www.ghacf.org.

FocusProposals that help organizations deliver services more effectively, enhance cooperation and collaboration, address emerging needs or try new approaches, positively impact a large number of people for the resources invested, encourage leveraging and matching grant opportunities from multiple funders, or focus on prevention, receive priority consideration.

ProcessApplications are accepted several times a year, generally during January, June, and October. Foundation staff and the volunteer Grants and Program Committee carefully evaluate and review all applications. The Board of Trustees makes final funding decisions on programs that will have the greatest impact on the needs and growth of our community.

Enhancing the quality of life for the people of the Tri-CitiesThe Community Foundation invests each year in programs and organizations that are working to enhance the quality of life for the people in the Tri-Cities. Through our grants, we seek to build a stronger, healthier, more vibrant community in the areas of arts and culture, education, the environment, health, human services, community development, and youth.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our donors, who made all of our grants in 2008 possible, and to our many nonprofit partners whose effective use of these resources is helping to improve and enhance the lives of people in our community. The following are a sampling of some of the grants made during the year.G

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to AWRI to identify specific locations around the lake that are contributing stormwater runoff, and those that might be most appropriate for water quality improvements.

Hemlock Crossing Nature Education Center – Grants from the Greatest Needs Fund, the Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Fund, and the Youth Fund are supporting construction of a new Nature Education Center along the banks of the Pigeon River in Port Sheldon Township that will offer high quality environmental programs and activities to people of all ages.

Health

Hospice of North Ottawa Community – Grants from the Greatest Needs Fund and the Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Fund supported the Capital Campaign for the newly built Hospice House at Heartwood Lodge. An additional $100,000 grant was offered as a Community Challenge grant to encourage broad community participation in the Campaign.

Ottawa County Health Department – The Elmer “Lou” Dense Fund provided a grant to the Maternal Infant Health Program to assist with unmet medical needs and emergency health needs of at-risk babies and children.

Human Services

Center for Women in Transition – The Center for Women In Transition is seeing more clients in their Tri-Cities office and placing more and more individuals and families in Emergency and Shelter Housing. GHACF provided a grant to help meet the increased demand for services.

City of Grand Haven – Ottawa County has seen an alarming increase in home foreclosures, from 58 homes in 1997 to 957 homes in 2008. In response to this crisis, a grant was made to expand housing counseling services (Pre-Purchase Counseling, Financial Literacy, Post Purchase Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention) for residents of Ottawa County.

Disability Network of the Lakeshore – Research is being conducted to identify unmet housing needs of people with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and other disabilities, to outline a plan for affordable, accessible housing for this population of people in our community.

Innocent Justice Foundation – A mobile forensic analysis laptop computer was purchased for the Michigan State Police post in Grand Haven with the help of a grant from the Greatest Needs Fund. This computer will help with the investigation and prosecution of sexual predators of children.

Love, INC – Grants from the Community Foundation, Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Fund, Lynne Sherwood Fund, and Mary Ann Sherwood Fund supported Love, INC’s expansion project to build a separate center for donation drop-off and processing, as a way to protect the privacy of clients coming to Love, INC for help with food or budget counseling.

The People Center – As part of the Families in Crisis Initiative, the Youth Advisory Council purchased yards of fleece and made over 60 hand-tied blankets for the People Center. In addition, they provided a grant for food for the food pantry, and children’s winter hats, coats, boots, and mittens.

Tri-Cities Habitat for Humanity – Grants from the Greatest Needs Fund and the Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Fund are helping to launch Habitat’s new ReStore in the Tri-Cities. The ReStore will sell new, used, and surplus building materials at a fraction of normal prices. Proceeds from the ReStore will help fund the construction of new Habitat houses within our community.

Youth

Child Development Services – A grant was made to purchase new computers and provide new technology for the local Head Start Program to improve the educational offerings for both preschool children and their parents.

City of Ferrysburg – As a special tribute to young Michael Herman, a Grand Haven High School student and soccer stand-out who died in a tragic car accident, a group of neighbors and friends set out to develop a neighborhood soccer field where Mike often played. Grants from the Youth Fund and the Greatest Needs Fund provided enhancements to the field which now includes a softball field, an ice skating rink, and one of the best soccer fields around the Tri-Cities.

MSU Extension Journey Program – A Youth Fund grant helped to launch the new Adventures in Mentoring program for Ottawa County court-involved youth and their mentors. Together the teams participated in wilderness survival exercises and adventure races, proving that together they could accomplish things they never dreamed possible.

This year’s Chamber’s Leadership Connect Class chose as their class service project to give Tri-Cities Ministries Counseling offices an “Extreme Makeover” thanks in part to a grant from the Greatest Needs Fund. Clients who enter the doors for counseling services will be embraced in the warmth of the beautiful new surroundings.

A grant from the Greatest Needs Fund helped to launch this summer’s North Ottawa County Council on Aging’s Senior Games to promote healthy lifestyles for people over 55 years of age, friendly competition, and fun. Events included swimming, track and field, tennis, basketball shoot, 5k cycling, Euchre/Cribbage board games, pool tournament, kayaking, bowling, golf, and a 5K cross country run.

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Foundation Grants Helping Familiesin all our Neighborhoods

CALL 2-1-1The Issue: More people than ever before are finding themselves in need of help with utility bills, rent and mortgage payments, transportation, and emergency housing, yet they are unfamiliar with the complex and ever-growing maze of Health & Human Service agencies and programs. CALL 2-1-1 is there to help. Over 10,400 Ottawa County callers contacted 2-1-1 in 2008. Calls from Tri-Cities area rose 21% over a one-year period, with the increases expected to continue through 2009. Foundation Response: A grant of $19,998 will help CALL 2-1-1 increase their capacity to handle the growing number of calls through the development of a new Volunteer Program. An active, trained volunteer pool will enable CALL to respond more quickly to the increase in calls.

Tri-Cities Ministries CounselingThe Issue: When people face the crises of financial difficulties, personal mental health issues, such as depression, hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts become more prevalent. Tri-Cities Ministries Counseling (TCM) is reporting not only a dramatic increase in clients, but clients are seeking help with more complex issues requiring more in-depth therapy. Foundation Response: A grant of $10,000 will help TCM meet the increased demand for services for those seeking counseling help.

Center for Women in TransitionThe Issue: The Center for Women in Transition (CWIT) is seeing more clients in their Tri-Cities office and placing more and more individuals and families in Emergency and Shelter Housing at a time when state and federal financial support has decreased. Foundation Response: To help CWIT meet the increased demand for services, the Community Foundation provided a grant of $24,000.

Love, INCThe Issue: Transportation is a huge issue for people in financial crisis. It is difficult for people to get to their doctor appointments, to job interviews, or to Social Service Agencies located in the southern part of the County. Foundation Response: A grant from the Families in Crisis Fund is making it possible for clients of any of the “Safety Net” organizations to arrange free rides provided by Love, INC volunteers.

Additional grants from the Families in Crisis Fund•$10,000toSt.Patrick’sChurchtoincreaseservicesthrough

their Job Seekers Program for the newly unemployed •$7,500 to the Salvation Army to help the organization

raise the necessary community match to secure a Regional Salvation Army grant of $18,000 to provide direct services to clients seeking assistance locally

•$5,000 to Ottawa County Michigan Works to support theincreased demand for services for the unemployed at the local Grand Haven office

•$3,895 for Lakeshore Pregnancy Center’s parentingeducation and support programs

In the Tri-Cities:

•OttawaCountyhasseenanalarmingincreaseinhomeforeclosures,from58homesin1997to957homesin2008.•Unemploymentisat12.6%.• Thenumbersoffamiliesseekinghumanservicesisupdramatically.•Depression,domesticviolenceandsexualassaultareontherise.• FoodpantryusagecontinuestoincreaseandrecordnumbersofpeopleareliningupforfreefoodattheLove,INCGleaner’s

Food Truck distributions.•Ourcommunity’s“SafetyNet”organizationsarebeingstressedlikeneverbefore.Notonlyaretheyseeingmoreclients,they

are seeing more middle class people who have never had to navigate the Health and Human Services system before.

In response to the increased needs of families in the Tri-Cities, the Foundation’s Families in Crisis Fund has awarded grants totaling just over $100,000 to help our local organizations meet these needs. These grants will provide support for those facing issues of unemployment, domestic violence, counseling, and basic needs for food, shelter, transportation, and utility assistance. Highlights from these grants include:

Families in Crisis Initiative

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Love, INC transportation volunteer Alan Hulst.

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Major BenefactorsWe offer our deepest gratitude to the following people for their on-going support and cumulative gifts at these special levels.

Over $10 Million

Marion A. & Ruth K. Sherwood Trust*

Over $1 Million

Dale & Elizabeth DeppeRussell H. & Beatrice A. Dornbos

Trust*Edward & Nancy HanenburgF. Martin & Dorothy A. JohnsonMiller & Barbara Sherwood*WKKW. K. Kellogg Foundation

Over $500,000

Robert L. BytwerkE.V. & Alyce R. Erickson*Edward & Elizabeth Hofma*A. E.* & Mary JacobsonDoris V. Johnson*Dorothy Young Mixer*David and Mary Race Trust*Chuck & Eleanor RycengaLynne SherwoodCornelia Wagenar*

Over $200,000

Chris-Tina FoundationBarbara GauthierDouglas & Sharlene HekmanBud & Charyn HoffmanFlorence Huizenga Trust*

The Loutit FoundationThomas & Gretchen ReinsmaJames & Rosena SawyerThomas Schaffner Trust*Shape CorporationHarold D. SheridanB. P., Jr. & Helene D. Sherwood*Mary Ann Sherwood*Linda Shores & Michael

SnodgrassKenneth & Mary Terpstra Gary & Victoria VerplankRobert & Debbie WagenmakerEd & Margaret L. Zenko*Jean Zukowski Trust*

Over $100,000

Donald R. & Cindy AndersonEdward & Phyllis BushouseElmer Dense Trust*Daniel & Brenda DeveauWilliam Drake*David & Mary EaginMartha A. EricksonWilliam J. Fettis & Dawn DuPontEdward & Kathleen GageGeorge M. Bailey Trust*Herman Miller, Inc.James & Sally JacobsJSJ FoundationJames & Nancy MacLachlanMichael & Nina McKeoughAndrew H. & Cynthia NyboerRichard & Elizabeth PeelEllen M. Potter*

Duane L. QuiggRobertson TrustLloyd & Marlene RotzSylvia & Ron RuscettJohn & Marie RycengaMarilyn W. & B. P. Sherwood, IIIHenry & Ruth Swartz*Robert W. & Mary Ellen* ThomasKenneth & Audrey

VanBeukering*John L. VanHuizenL. J. “Midge” VerplankLouise Wickham*Mary E. Wilsberg

Over $50,000

Todd & Nancy AmbergerLeonard & Wanda AndersonEmilie Baker*Rosamond Bowerman*William & Kaye CansfieldJohn & Nancy CarlyleDennis & Grace CheretteErickson FoundationVictory FrantzWinfield* & Carol HallGene & Sarah Harbeck*Robert D. Hill FoundationNelson & Lana JacobsonTodd & Amy KampsRobert B.* & Muriel MersereauDarrell & Phyllis MorelandNorth Shore Marina, Inc.George & Nadaire Pardee*Thomas and Gail Ringelberg

James SchmidtEdward* & Ruth SucheckiClaude* & Ruth VanCoeveringAlvin & Ronda VissersWallinga FamilyRobert & Jillayne WarnersWege FoundationBenjamin & Norma WestrateMargaret Lynn Wilson Trust*

Over $20,000

Anonymous Abbit Management CorpAlcoa FoundationWilliam & Mae Alt*John & Carolyn AngusEleanor BabcockDavid & Gail BosRichard & Patricia BriegelBudd & Melinda BrinkJames W. & Jane BrownGordon & Mary BuitendorpCrane FoundationWilliam & Mary CreasonDennis & Carol DornbushJames & Kay* DossRobert & Nancy EarnestJanet ErnstJacob & Janice FaseFranklin Holwerda CompanyWillette M. Gale Trust*Edgar & Gretchen GarrisonDavid & Athalia GreerRobert HeacoxMarjorie M. Hendricks*

Winterfest at Mulligan’s Hallow.

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This listing also includes donors to Allendale Area Community Foundation and Coopersville Area Community Foundation Every attempt has been made to insure the accuracy of this listing. However, if you feel that your name or contribution level is in error, or if you prefer your name not be included in future lists, please notify us. * Deceased.

Charles & Olga HennesenThomas HigleyJoan HoffmanEvelyn HoltropInvestment Property Associates,

Inc.George* & Sherry JackoboiceDonald & Sarah JohnsonPaul & Charlotte Johnson*Roger & Susan JonasMary S. Kitchel*David & Sandy KlaassenRichard & Beverly LattinMary Helen (Jaynie) LeitnerRobert & Karen LemmenTed & Marilyn LoseeJohn MacTavishMcKeough Land Company, Inc.MeijerBart & Anne MerkleRobert J. & Donnell MersereauSteven & Sandra MorelandOld Kent BankTed & Vicki ParkerLarry PoelVernon* & Roberta PoestTed & Shirley PoultonR. B. Annis Educational

FoundationCatherine N. Reid Estate*Andrew RosascoDavid & Jinny SchultzDavid & Sharon Seaver

Kenneth & Sandra SharkeyGerald & Linda SlagelStanco Metal ProductsSteven & Elizabeth SwansonDan & Ann TaborDonald & Elaine* TwissRoger & Lois VanderMeulen*Warren & Beverly VanKampenVerplank Dock CompanyDavid & Patricia WalbornWal-Mart Stores/FoundationWest Michigan Christian

FoundationWest Michigan Nursery &

Landscape AssociationDaryn Worpel Memorial Fund*Helen Wyngarden*

Over $10,000

Anonymous (2)Agilon Partners, Inc.Anlaan CorporationShirley BakerNorman & Carolyn BoeveThomas BovenRita BowenRobert* & Donzy BrinkertFred C. BruhnRobert J. & Betty CasemierWilliam G. & Jane CurrieDetter Family FoundationDick & Betsy DeVos Foundation

DeWitt Conduit FoundationRalph & Arleene DeYoungGreg & Jane DownerCraig M. FaimanClement F. FleuryScott & Karin FowlerLouis & Sharon FracalosiDonna FurthErnest GarbrechtDean A. Gerig*Tom GiffordGrand Haven Plastics, Inc.Robert HaackSonja HaackHarbor IndustriesKenneth* & Janet HarestadKirke & Shirley HarrisSherman D. Jr., & Ruth Ann

HeckselHines CorporationMorris & Mildred HinkenStephen & Joy HohmeyerDaniel J. HoltropSteven & Kimberley HoltropJames & Debra HovingaJ. E. Kloote Contracting, Inc.Robert & Lois KochZachary & Shawn LahringAusma LankaHilma S. Lee Trust*Norman & Margaret LeMieuxMacatawa BankLarry & Anne McLaughlin

Garry & Jean MeslerJohn & Sharon NaserMarvin* & Pearl PattersonClifford & Gladys PfaffGarrod Post & Robert HillRobert H. & Andrea RanderMilton & Judith ReethsRosanne M. ReissDonald RempinskiS. Bert & Min Reuterdahl*Harold A. & Eleanor Ringelberg*M. Gary & Pennie RobertsonRosema Dairy Equipment, Inc.Michael & Sherry RossmanMike Schaap BuildersJane Schroeder Estate*Secchia Family FoundationDavid & Dottie SeiboldElizabeth K. Sherwood Trust*Larry & JoAnn SpritePeter & Judy TheuneCathy L. TubbergenMichael & Valerie VolkemaThe Samuel L. Westerman

FoundationShirley WestoverJohn J. WielandNorman & Sarah WilliamsJoyce & Wilber Zylstra

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Hospice House Provides Compassionate Care

There is a place where end-of-life care is provided around the clock in a cozy, home-like environment. In addition to expert pain control and symptom management, this special care might also include a soothing massage, snuggling under a homemade quilt, beautiful music, visits from loved ones or the smell of warm cookies from the oven.

For over 25 years, Hospice of North Ottawa Community has helped individuals with a terminal illness and their families face their final days with dignity, courage and strength. Most often care is provided in the home of the patient. However, when staying home is not possible, Hospice now has expanded its services through its new Hospice House located at Heartwood Lodge, funded in part by grants from the Greatest Needs Fund, the Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Fund, the William H. and Dorothy Young Mixer Fund, and many Donor Advised Funds of the Foundation.

There patients and their loved ones can sit and enjoy a peaceful view of the rolling, wooded dunes. They can feel safe to grieve and know that compassionate caregivers will provide support through this difficult time. Families can gather with loved ones, old memories can be shared and new memories made. And, one can live fully until the very end of life with dignity and in comfort, surrounded by a community of support.

Lynne Sherwood (L) and Martha Erickson (R), members of the Board of the Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Fund, visit the newly opened Hospice House at Heartwood Lodge.

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As part of the 25th Anniversary of the Grand Haven Boardwalk – a community campaign was launched to raise money to improve, repair and maintain this landmark. To date, almost 1000 bricks which will be engraved with the donors’ names have been sold and will be laid in islands along the Boardwalk.

This campaign has been a bright spot in our community in the midst of economic

challenges. “This campaign has really turned into a local stimulus package with all the work being done by local contractors and has given our community something to rally around,” says Ken Formsma, Community Volunteer who is leading the campaign efforts.

Thank you to the many people, both near and far, who have left their mark in this

community attraction. Your generosity will preserve this special place for future generations!

There is still plenty of time to purchase a brick. Donors can go to the Foundation website at www.ghacf.org and download a brick form. Your gift is tax deductible – why not give a boardwalk brick to a loved one for the next gift giving occasion?

The BoardwalkTurns 25!

Donors who supported the Boardwalk campaign with a gift of $10,000 will be recognized with an engraved Boulder placed in the landscape along the Boardwalk.

Boulder Donors:Boer Family Fund

John and Nancy CarlyleGrand Haven Area Community Foundation

Grand Haven Public SchoolsLoutit Foundation

Marian A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family FundNorman and Sarah Williams and Family

Youth Advisory Council of the GHACF

“We love the Boardwalk and when this campaign kicked off, we knew this was something we wanted to support,” says Norm and Sarah Williams who donated a Boulder to the Boardwalk landscape.

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Nobody needs to be reminded that the cost of college tuition is rising at an astounding pace. At the same time, with the competitive job market, the need for advanced education is paramount. The Gauthier Family Scholarship Fund has been helping students fulfill their dreams of an education at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan since 1999. In that time, 30 scholarships have been awarded to area students who are pursuing a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering at Michigan Tech.

Barb Gauthier generously started this fund in 1998 as a memorial for her husband, Donald, who passed away in 1997. The Gauthiers have lived in Spring Lake for many years and started the Donald Engineering Company in 1963. Donald Engineering earned its success by a firm commitment to detail, education and service. Barb’s commitment to education is further realized by her generosity to their Scholarship Fund here at the Foundation.

Now their son, Mark Gauthier, is continuing the family tradition as President of Donald Engineering. Mark states, “My Dad always believed in rewarding hard work and offering employment opportunities to qualified individuals.” He went on to say, “This Fund will be around forever to assist college students who, like my Dad, are interested in a career in mechanical engineering.”

The Gauthier family has combined their generous spirit with their interest in engineering to create this family legacy. Over the years this Scholarship Fund has made a difference in many lives – just like one Gauthier Scholarship recipient who wrote, “My goal is to be the best mechanical engineer in the field – I will not let you down and I will make you proud!”

If you would like more information on creating your own Scholarship Fund, please call the Foundation Development Office at 842-6378.

The Gauthier Family Scholarship Fund A Tradition at Michigan Technological University

“A Scholarship Fund seemed like the perfect way for our family to give back – we believe in supporting our community and helping others,” Barbara Gauthier

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The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation has been supporting the education of young people for almost 25 years. This spring, 181 students received scholarships totaling almost $200,000. We are grateful to the people who have established Scholarship Funds with the Community Foundation and thank you for the support you are providing for people to pursue their dreams. To learn more about our Scholarship Program please visit our website at www.ghacf.org

Allendale Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund Alyx Schulte, Grand Valley State University

Jack Feldt Ambucs Memorial Fund Jessica M. VanStrien, Grand Valley State University

Lindsey Bakale Memorial Scholarship Fund Cameron Greinke, Grand Valley State University

Charles (Charlie) A. Bassett Endowed Scholarship Nathan H. Lee, Colorado College

Chris Bradley Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund Eric N. Anderle, University of Michigan

Ronald C. Bush Memorial Scholarship Fund Molly S. Brown, Michigan State University

Coopersville Area Public Schools Scholarship Fund Kirstin M. Clayton, Grand Valley State University Staci J. Lothschutz, Grand Rapids Community College Kristopher J. Sloboda, Grand Valley State University Jennifer J. Tagg, Albion College Kevin T. Smith, Kettering University Molly S. Brown, Michigan State University Nathan M. Phillips, Western Michigan University

Casey LeMieux Scholarship Fund Terrin M. Jerovsek, Northern Michigan University

Staci Cheadle Memorial Scholarship Fund Alyssa L. Draft, Grand Valley State University

Detter Family Foundation Education Scholarship Ashley Doornbos, Grand Valley State University

Ken and Barb DeWitt Scholarship Fund Jacob A. Lee, Albion College

E. V. Erickson Field of Interest Education Fund Erin L. Miller, Otterbein College Tyler J. Alexander, University of Michigan Erika L. Charleston, Georgetown University John F. O’Neill, Carleton College Ellyse C. Birch, Grand Valley State University

Kevin Ernst Memorial Scholarship Fund Brianne J. Gabris, University of Michigan

Bertha M. Fase Memorial Scholarship Fund Tamara Bethke, Grand Rapids Community College

Scott A. Flahive Memorial Scholarship Fund Kelvin B. Miller, Grand Rapids Community College Forrest M. Sabo, Grand Rapids Community College

Floto-Peel Family Fund Jamie N. Fortney, Grand Valley State University

John and Victory E. Frantz Scholarship Fund Rachel S. Stanley, Central Michigan University Regina M. Robinson, Grand Valley State University Sophia A. Thomas, Northern Michigan University

Gauthier Family Fund Aaron D. Andersen, Michigan Technological University Alexander N. Cotton, Michigan Technological University Christopher J. Hoitenga, Michigan Technological

University Matthew L. Teasley, Michigan Technological University Colin P. Veele, Michigan Technological University

Spring Lake High School Social Studies Prize Lindsey Gardner, University of Michigan

Barbara & Nicole Heacox Foreign Travel and Study Fund Tara J. Brooky, People to People Student Ambassador

Program Lauren E. LaMore, Aquinas College

S. J. Hecksel Memorial Scholarship Fund Ashley E. Brecken, Baker College Muskegon

Elmo Heft Memorial Scholarship Fund Hannah E. Bollinger, Michigan State University Alyssa L. Draft, Grand Valley State University

Marjorie M. Hendricks Environmental Education Fund James T. Fortney, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Michael Herman Scholarship Fund Jeffrey K. Reame, Aquinas College

Hierholzer-Fojtik Scholarship Fund Samantha J. Celano, Grand Valley State University

Hoffman Family Fund Darla M. Glombowski, Muskegon Community College Elizabeth Krantz, Grand Valley State University Heather M. Li, University of Michigan

Hofma Trust Fund Tyler J. Collard, Grand Valley State University David M. Giroux, Aquinas College

Jordan S. Griggs, Lansing Community College Jacob A. Lee, Albion College McHale Smith, Saint Xavier University Armin Suljevic, Michigan State University Sebastian B. Swae-Shampine, University of Michigan

JARCS Fund Michelle M. Michaels, Michigan State University

Paul J. Laninga Memorial Scholarship Fund Nathan H. Lee, Colorado College

Rick and Beverly Lattin Education Fund Tyler E. DeKiep, Grand Valley State University

Friends of Loutit District Library Kimberly G. Senior, Wayne State University

Ross Patrick McBride Scholarship Andrew Deal, Michigan State University Joanna E. Fleming, University of Michigan

Kyle R. Moreland Memorial Endowment Fund Bradley P. Christiansen, Muskegon Community College

North Ottawa Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund

Ashley A. Boyer, Grand Valley State University Cynthia L. Shepard, Grand Rapids Community College Stacy A. Stone, Grand Valley State University Kristen A. Zylstra, Calvin College

North Ottawa Community Hospital Auxiliary Marjorie Blohm Scholarship Fund

Megan M. Beckman, St. Mary’s College

Grand Haven Offshore Challenge Scholarship Blake T. Vandenberg, Lake Superior State University

P.E.O. Chapter DE Scholarship Morgan A. Baker, Grand Valley State University

Marvin R. and Pearl E. Patterson Family Scholarship Fund Macaulay J. Jermstad, Grand Valley State University

Geri Coccodrilli Culinary Scholarship Fund Felicia M. VanderZwaag, Baker College Muskegon

Terry Linda Potter Scholarship Fund Jenna E. Boeve, Grand Valley State University Collette K. Hansen, University of Detroit – Mercy Shannon M. Jacques, Muskegon Community College Abigial M. Koning, Michigan State University Michael O. Latsch, Ferris State University

David and Mary Race Vocational/Technical Scholarship John Brassard, Davenport University-Grand Rapids Sara E. Fello, Baker College Muskegon Alyssa L. Holzinger, Careerline Tech Center Shawna Keller, Universal Technical Institute Angie Meyers, Muskegon Community College Lacey Reavis, Muskegon Community College Paul Segers, Davenport University-Holland Jillian Simpson, Careerline Tech Center Riann R. Sipperley, Careerline Tech Center Felicia M. VanderZwaag, Baker College Muskegon Jason Vargo, Baker College Muskegon Mitchell S. Wiersma, Ferris State University

Daniel L Reiss Memorial Scholarship Fund Joshua M. Mitchell, Grand Valley State University

Harold and Eleanor Ringelberg Scholarship Fund Thomas J. Peters, Michigan State University

Charles and Eleanor Rycenga Education Fund Nathaniel M. Anderson, Calvin College

Caleb A. Copeland, Grand Valley State University Holly D. DeVries, Cornerstone University Nicholas E. DeWitt, Central Michigan University Rachel L. Dunn, Western Michigan University William T. Hewitt, Hope College Kase Knochenhauer, Grand Valley State University Melissa A. VanLeeuwen, Cornerstone University

Saint Partick’s and Saint Anthony’s Church Scholarship Fund Erikia R. Prince, Aquinas College Thomas S. Sleva, Michigan State University

Millicent M. Schaffner Endowed Memorial Scholarhship Bethany A. Bailey, University of Chicago Rachel V. Beltran del Rio, Cedarville University Loganne L. Boersema, Baker College Muskegon Ashley H. Bond, Grand Valley State University Lauren C. Cibor, Michigan State University Nicole M. Cron, Grand Valley State University Lauren J. DeYoung, Grand Valley State University Amanda M. Donlin, Grand Valley State University Alyssa C. Fricano, Western Michigan University Shayna E. Green, Grand Valley State University Emma N. Jacobson, University of Michigan Kaylie G. Kalavitz, Michigan State University Sara B. Luckey, Grand Valley State University Stephanie Luke, Culinary Institute of America Alicia R. Lynch, Aquinas College Mary M. MacDonald, Grand Valley State University Jayme Morgan, Michigan State University Jennifer M. Nummerdor, Western Michigan University Lydia K. O’Brien, Grand Valley State University Justyne L. Ortquist, Grand Valley State University Melissa N. Redder, Grand Valley State University Kerry C. Ryan, University of Notre Dame Lauren K. Sikkenga, Central Michigan University Ajka Suljevic, Kalamazoo College Sophia A. Thomas, Northern Michigan University Amber R. Tompkins, Michigan State University Jessica M. VanStrien, Grand Valley State University Nicole L. Whitman, Grand Valley State University Lindsay V. Wilkinson, Michigan State University Patra J. Zambetis, Grand Valley State University Carly A. Zimmerman, University of Michigan

David and Jinny Schultz Family Scholarship Fund Macaulay J. Jermstad, Grand Valley State University Nicholas M. Ladd, Grand Valley State University

David and Sharon Seaver Family Scholarship Fund in Memory of Tim Seaver

Rebecca J. Boers, University of Findlay

Del Shannon Memorial Scholarship Fund Kristopher J. Sloboda, Grand Valley State University

Ken and Sandy Sharkey Family Scholarship Fund Lacey N. Hamilton, Grand Valley State University

Miller G. Sherwood Family Scholarship Fund Bethany A. Blease, Michigan Technological University Kyle D. Jonas, University of Michigan

Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Fund Business Scholarship

Alexander S. Colville, Ferris State University Sean Cook, Michigan State University Aaron K. Johnson, Michigan State University Erin K. Mathews, Michigan State University Jacob E. Mitchell, Aquinas College Christopher A. Sabo, Muskegon Community College

Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Fund Education Scholarship

Jonathan B. Erny, Taylor University Lance R. Johnson, Grand Valley State University Brooks W. McDonald, Ancilla College Tyler J. Pedersen, Michigan State University Andrew O. Skendrovic, North Park University Lauren C. Tulgestke, Grand Valley State University Michelle L. Van Doorne, Olivet Nazarene University Gabrielle J. Yoshonis, Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Fund Engineering Scholarship

Zachary J. Albright, Michigan State University Eric J. Emens, Aquinas College Joanna E. Fleming, University of Michigan Sean W. Fortnam, University of Michigan Riley Hall, University of Michigan David A. Lowing, Purdue University Jacob S. Montgomery, Lawrence Technological University

Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Fund for Current College Students Scholarship

Kristen E. Dyke, Central Michigan University Seth Koehler, Michigan State University Trevor W. Ryan, Michigan State University Eric L. Scharphorn, University of Michigan

Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Fund Medicine Scholarship

Morgan A. Baker, Grand Valley State University Chelsea Boeve, Grand Valley State University Kelsey G. Boersema, Indiana Wesleyan University Margaret E. Boersema, Indiana Wesleyan University Landon D. King, Michigan State University Nolan K. McBride, Ferris State University Tyler M. Stafford, Taylor University Angela L. Vargo, Grand Rapids Community College

Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Fund Michigan Colleges Foundation Scholarship

Jessica Berndt, Albion College Kwade M. Joslin, Spring Arbor University Kaitlyn W. Lampen, Calvin College Anna K. Miller, Albion College Blake O. Rottschafer, Hope College

Edward P. Suchecki Family Scholarship Fund Tyler A. Duston, Grand Valley State University Shayne N. Sutton, Ferris State University

Henry D. and Ruth G. Swartz Family Fund Matthew R. Alman, Grand Valley State University Jonathan C. Budzenski, University of Michigan Hayley E. Carter, Central Michigan University Alexsander J. VanDrie, Ferris State University

Grand Rapids Justin A. Yonker, Ferris State University

VFW Post 2326 Ward-Goff Memorial Scholarship Fund Regina M. Robinson, Grand Valley State University McHale Smith, Saint Xavier University

Louise Wachter Wickham Scholarhship Fund Jenna L. Cordes, Central Michigan University Paige N. Rottschafer, Central Michigan University

Mary W. Wilsburg Scholarship Fund Monica L. Shattuck, University of Michigan

West Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarship

Megan L. Schuiteman, Michigan State University

Paul Wolbrink Scholarship Fund Alicia Wiggin, Word of Life Bible Institute

Woman’s Club of Grand Haven Fund Sandra L. Fielstra, Muskegon Community College

Herman J. Wyngarden Memorial Scholarship Fund Amy Richards, Baker College Muskegon

Zenko Family Fund Scholarship Kyle J. Brooky, Calvin College Robert B. Chapman, Grand Valley State University Stephen R. Hintz, Grand Valley State University Erik M. Jacobson, Michigan State University Brenden P. Magnan, University of Michigan Jeffrey K. Reame, Aquinas College Nicholas W. Walker, Grand Valley State University

Scholarships Help People Pursue Dreams

“Thank you very much for your financial support for the start of my college career. After looking at the cost for school next year, I became quite overwhelmed. Knowing that I was going to need a lot of financial help, I applied for the Community Foundation Scholarship, along with a few others. My high school counselor made a big deal about applying for this scholarship, and the first thing that came to my mind was ‘Everyone will apply for this scholarship, which means there will be a lot of competition!’ I thought it impossible that I would be selected for this scholarship. Having my name called during our awards ceremony and receiving this scholarship filled me with great joy! I am honored to receive your generous donation….Your kindness has touched my life, and will help me pursue my dreams. I will never forget the charitable donation you have blessed me with. God bless you and your family.”

Lacey Hamilton, recipient of the Ken and Sandy Sharkey Scholarship

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Patricia Stephenson, Chairperson

Robert Bosch,Vice Chairperson

Ruth Tanis,Secretary

Carl Jesser,Treasurer

Chad Ayers Pam DeJong Roger Feenstra Candy Kraker

Carl Piersma Lee Scholma Jim VanderVeen

Coopersville Area Community FoundationAn affiliate of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation since 1993, the Coopersville community continues to embrace their Community Foundation. Thank you to the many who have supported the Coopersville Area Community Foundation.

2008 Highlights:• GiftstotheFoundationtotaled$453,296• GrantsandScholarshipsgivenbacktothecommunitytotaled$107,774• TwonewFundswereestablished: Doug Corradini Spirit of #40 Fund Daryn Renee Worpel Scholarship• 56TotalFunds• TotalassetsheldattheFoundationasofDecember-$2,339,562• 22studentshonoredatExcellenceinEducationDinnerfundedbytheE.J.

Hanenburg Family Fund.

Legacy Society:In June, the Legacy Society members were entertained at the home of Rob and Karen Lemmen. The Coopersville Community Foundation Legacy Society has grown to include 11 members. This society is very important to the future of Coopersville and we are grateful to those who have left a planned gift to the Community Foundation in their Will or Estate Plans. Please contact the Foundation’s Development office at 616-842-6378 if you are interested in hearing more about the Legacy Society.

Grant Highlights:• OttawaCountyMSUExtensionSeniorFreshProgram forFarmer’sMarket

vouchers for low-income seniors.• Western Michigan Society for Industrial Heritage for railcar rehabilitation

project for patrons with disabilities.• Coopersville Area Arts Council for Thursday night Tune-Up concerts in

Veteran’s Park.

Lori Lieffers, Chairperson

Norm LeMieux,Vice Chairperson

Karen Lemmon, Secretary

Robert TerAvest, Treasurer

William Adema Denise Busman Carol Pfahler Larry Lemmen

Kevin O’Neill Cindy Timmerman

2009 Board Members

2009 Board MembersAllendale Community FoundationJust ten years old, the Allendale Community Foundation has grown in community prominence and visibility. Thank you to the many who support the Allendale community through their Community Foundation.

2008 Highlights:• GiftstotheFoundationtotaled$51,789.40• GrantsandScholarshipsgivenbacktothecommunitytotaled$37,653• OnenewFundwasestablished: Detter Family Foundation Education Scholarship• 25TotalFunds• TotalassetsheldattheFoundationasofDecember-$838,880

Legacy Society:The Legacy Society in Allendale has grown to include nine members. The Legacy Society is a generous group of people who have made a planned gift to the Allendale Community Foundation in their Will or Estate Plans. These gifts are very important to the future of the Allendale Community. If you would like more information about making a planned gift to the Community Foundation, please call the Development Office at 616-842-6378.

Grant Highlights:• 16teachermini-grantstoAllendalePublicSchoolsandAllendaleChristian

School.• AllendaleHistoricalSociety1940’s–60’sMuseumforprotectionofvaluable

artifacts.• OttawaCountyHealthDepartmenttocreaterecipecardsforhealthyeating

available at the Farmer’s Market and a brochure of walking trails in the Allendale area.

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The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation is a steward of assets that have been entrusted to us by generations of caring donors. We take our responsibility very seriously, and realize that we are accountable to every member of our community. To ensure that the goals of the Foundation continue to be met, the Board of Trustees has developed investment policies and guidelines that provide for prudent asset management, and has established a committee of Board members and volunteers knowledgeable in the investment field to oversee the investment activities of the Foundation. The names of investment managers, Foundation Investment Committee members and fees charged are available from the Foundation upon request.

2008 Financial Statement

Combined Statement of Financial Position December 31

Assets 2008 2007 Cash and cash equivalents $356,738 $424,437 Investments: Money market funds 1,083,170 1,587,078 Bond mutual funds 9,774,903 10,392,056 Equity mutual funds 25,836,026 40,735,966 Common and preferred stock 14,503 121,307 Total Investments 36,708,602 52,836,407 Other assets 1,824 2,216 Property and equipment - Net 351,349 367,283

Total Assets $37,418,513 $53,630,343 Liabilities and Net Assets Liabilities Accounts payable $4,767 $6,847 Grants payable 465,818 592,876 Distributions payable 67,044 72,286 Charitable gift annuities payable 188,824 102,572 Funds held as agency 3,260,307 5,153,886

Total Liabilities $3,986,760 $5,928,467 Net Assets Unrestricted 33,431,753 47,701,876

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $37,418,513 $53,630,343

The fiscal year 2008 audit was performed by Plante & Moran, PLLC. Copies of the complete audit are available upon request from the foundation office.

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A84 East Pasta, Etc Abbit Management CorpKenneth and Shirlee Achterhof Tyse and Pam Achterhof Craig AdamsThomas and Gail Adams William and Lois Adema Ken and Mary Ahlburg David and Deborah Alderink Thomas and Mary Kay Alguire Allegan Area Educational Service Agency Allegan CountyAllegan County Resource Development

Committee, Inc.Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce Thomas and Jill Anastor Anderson TechnologiesDonald and Charlotte Anderson Donald and Cindy Anderson James and Barbara Anderson John Anderson Loren and Pam Andrulis Charles and Laurel Angus Anlaan Corporation Terry and Lisa Ashcraft Joseph Auffrey Kenneth and Debra Austhof Automatic Spring Products Corp.Sheryl Avery-Meints Robert and Kelly Aylsworth

BGary and Paula Baas Gregory and Denise Babbitt Eleanor Babcock Beverly Baggott William and Christa Bahret George M. Bailey TrustBruce and Christine Baker Shirley Baker Kevin and Patricia Baldus Edward and Mary Baldwin Bro and Nancy Ballantine Pearl BandstraGenevieve Barhaugh Diana Baribeau Douglas and Marykay Baribeau George and Wilma Barnosky Steven and Jean BarrusBaskets GaloreShirley Batchelder Richard and Patricia Bazany Donald and Dianne Bazuin Curt and Elizabeth Beach William and Carol Bedford Paul and Carol Bedient James and Patricia Beelen Scott and Tracy Bekins William and Carolyn Benes Steven and Lynne Bennink William Berls Jeffrey and Tammy Beswick Hal and Nelda Beyer Thomas and Julie Billups Bilz Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc.Donald and Joclyn Birtwistle James and Ann Blais Carlton and F. Marie Blake Phyllis Blake Kevin Blanding William and Katherine Blessing

Bluefield Engineered Systems LLCTimothy and Carolyn Boersma Norman and Carolyn Boeve T. Arnold and Lynne Boezaart John Bolger Elaine Bolthouse The BookmanMaurice Boon Jack Bosgraaf Timothy and Nancy BosmaArend and Brenda BoterenbroodDaniel and Anita Bouma Thomas Boven Bowen and Thornley, DDS, PCRita Bowen Bradley Boyink Roger and Vivian Bradley Burton and June Breuker Robert Breuker Janet Ruth Briegel

Richard and Patricia Briegel Budd and Melinda Brink Deanne Brink Peter and Michelle Brink Ronald and Marcia Brink Bryan and Arla Brinks Paul and Madeline Brooks Vern and Margaret Brower James and Jane Brown Judith Brown Steve and Tina Brown Thomas and Carol Brown Brummel’s Capstone Construction, Inc.John and Claire Bryson Ann Buck Robert and Elizabeth Buck Nancy Jacobson Bueche Buffalo Bob’s SkatesGordon and Mary Buitendorp Ronald and Cheri Bultje Bruce and Judith Burgess Steve and Janis Burkhardt James Bursma Jack Bush Edward and Phyllis BushousePaul and Denise Busman Butch’s Beach Burritos, Inc.Blake and Donna Bylenga

CRachel Calderon and Walter Foote Bruce and Henni Campbell

Patrick and Shelley Cannon Steven and Elizabeth Carlson John and Nancy Carlyle Jean Laug Carroll and George Crosby William and Charlotte Cary Robert and Betty Casemier James and Mary Lou Ceton Mark and Christine Chase Child Development Services of Ottawa County, Inc. Chippewa County Sunrise Club City of Grand HavenClass of 1953Christian and Lindsey Clickner David Clickner John and JoAnne Clickner Mary Agnes Clickner Mae Closterhouse Edward Coale Marijane Coale Coast Guard Festival, Inc.

William Cochrane James and Margaret Coffey Matthew and Kathryn Collins Common Sense DentalAnnie Comor-Jacobs Comstock Park Rotary ClubRoss and Jerre Jean ConranConstruction Aggregates Corp.Consumers Energy Company FoundationCONXIONRonald and Margaret CookThomas N. Cooper EstateCoopersville Area Chamber of CommerceCoopersville Area Public Schools Coopersville Rotary ClubAnne Copps Nancy Cotton County of OttawaThomas and Carol Cousineau Thomas and Diane Coveart Janet Coyle Michael Cramer and Courtney Albers Crane FoundationJohn and Anne Crans Timothy and Maryann Crawford Creason & Weber, DDSKennard and Wendy Creason William and Mary Creason Thomas and Michelle Creswell G.W. Crosby G. Reginald and Nancy Crowe Thomas Crum

Todd and Kate Crum Culver’s of Grand Haven Culver’s of Holland

DDake Corporation Robert and Diana Davidson Herschel and Melissa DavisJames and Lindsay Dean David and Carol DeBlaey Roger and Florence DeGraaf James and Ruth DeHaan Andrew and Jeanette DeJong H. J. DeMaagd George and Janice Dendrinos Dale and Elizabeth Deppe Detter Family FoundationDouglas and Luanne DeVries R. George and Beverly DeVries Ward and Joy DeVries Barbara DeWitt James and Sharon DeWitt William and Janet DeWitt Allan and Lynn DeYoung David and Janet DeYoung Janet DeYoung Randy Dickerson Sid and Kathie Disbrow Elizabeth Dodd Don and Nancy Dodge Dennis and Carol Dornbush James and Megan Doss Roger and Marcia Draft Wilma Draft Roger and Nancy Dubuc William and Linda Dunn Linda Duram David and Mary Ann Dutmers Melvin and Shirley Dyke Nancy Dykehouse Dykstra Landscaping Services, Inc.Robert and Nancy Dzierzawski

EDavid and Mary Eagin Mildred EarlEarth’s EdgeNancy Edelmayer Thomas Edwards and Ann Wassmann Valerie Eggert Alvin and Marcia Elders Ron and Judith ElenbaasSteven and Ann Elenbaas Elzinga VolkersWilliam and Lin EmmertRandall and Betty Jo Enell Martha Erickson Janet ErnstEssential Press, LLCJeffrey and Cynthia Euscher Steve and Mary Jane Evink Wallace and Jane Ewing

FJacob and Janice FaseJack and Shelley FeddemaElizabeth Feldt and Anthony Mareck Arick and Janet Fiandt Raymond and Ethel Fields Kenneth and Mary Finkler Bruce Fish Michael and Kathleen Fish

2008 Donors Each year through gifts of all sizes, hundreds of individuals, families, organizations and corporations join toegther to support the mission of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. The Foundation expresses its sincere apprecaition to its generous donors and is pleased to recoginize those donors who gave gifts of at least $100 in 2008:

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Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc.Charles and Patricia Fisher Richard and Elizabeth Fleming James and Bonnie Fogel Kenneth and Janis Formsma Floyd and Jenny Forner Frederick and Janice Forrest Scott and Karin Fowler Henry and Kathy Fox Patrick and Robin Fraker Leonard and Julie FranckeVictory Frantz Fraternal Order of EaglesDavid and Julie Frazier Fredricks Design, Inc.Donald Freeman Frank and Janet Freund David Frey Alex Fricano Bernard and Carol FridsmaKurt and Tania Fuller

GMaurice and Harlene Gabrielse Thomas and Mary Jo Galetto The Arthur J. Gallagher FoundationLawrence Gardner Steven and Nancy Gardner Garrison Dental Solutions Garrison Professional CorporationEdgar and Gretchen Garrison Robert and Jill Garrison Barbara Gauthier Patrick and Mary J. Gavin GE FoundationJohn Gehan Seymour and Linda Geiersbach John and Cecilia Genova Wanda Gerber Glenn and Betty Geurink Gerald and Linda GibbsSteven and Joy Glaze Daniel Gleason and Daryl FischerGlobal ImpactF. Charlotte Godsman James and Virgilene GoebelMichael and Maureen Golab Steven and Sheila Goodman Steven and Sarah Goodnight Bruce and Elaine Gould Edward and Laura GraftonGrand Haven Area Public Schools Grand Haven Bank

Grand Haven Bone and Joint PC Grand Haven Choir Boosters-GHHS Grand Haven Class of 1958 Grand Haven Offshore Challenge Grand Haven Rotary ClubGrand Haven Wrestling Club Grand Kent Investment GroupJudy Grantz Sheldon and Renate Greene Charles Greenleaf and Maureen Rooney Isabelle Grieves Scott and Kelly Grimes

HMilton Haeger Carol Hall Edward and Dorothy Hall Jon and Linda Hall Catherine Hand Edward and Nancy Hanenburg Gary and Michelle Hanks Randall and Therese Hansen Peter and Michelle HarbeckHarbor Industries, Inc.Mary Hardy Wes and Judy HarpoldCora Harris Kirke and Shirley Harris Thomas and Cheryl Harsay Donna Hartman Mary Harvey Steve and Tami Harvey Laverle Heacox Heart of West Michigan United WayCraig and Donna Hecker Gary and Elaine Hecksel Mabel Hecksel Sherman and Ruth Ann HeckselElinore HegedusJames and Elisabeth Helmers David and Bonnie Henry Mark and Judith HermanAnthony and Carla Hernandez Kenneth and Carol HeuvelmanHighland Park Tennis ClubLarry Hillis Rolf and Judy Hissom Andrew and Alice Hoban Erwin and Karen Hodge Frederick Hoekzema James and Sybella HoeveRoss and Thea HoezeeDenis and Leona Hoffman

John and Judith Hoffman Ronald and Mary Helen HoffmeyerA.J. and Joan Hoffs Jonathan HofmanHolland HospitalBernard Holstege Evelyn Holtrop Jan Hood David and Dina Horne David and Joan Hough Julia Houle Paul and Sandra HuberDouglas and Kathy Huesdash Florence Huizenga TrustAllen and Helen HuntingThe Helen J. & Allen I. Hunting Foundation IMark IveySusan IveyIzzy Design

JSherry Jackoboice James and Sally Jacobs Nelson and Lana Jacobson Steven and Edits Jacobson Martin and Terri JenningsCarl JesserThe Paul A. Johnson FoundationCharles and Patricia Johnson Cynthia Johnson Erick and Holly Johnson Jeffrey and Carolyn Johnson Roger and Susan Jonas Rich and Cindy Jones JSJ FoundationJ. Terrill and Susan Judd

KK & G Tool CompanyPhilip Kaldon and Deborah Morrow Todd and Amy KampsKevin and Marie Kar Kenneth Katzoff James and Mary Keating Katy Keck J. Gregg and Mary KeetonEthel Kelley Jack and Joanne Kelley Raymond and Josephine KellyW. K. Kellogg FoundationRosemary Kempker

Robert and Amy Kendall Frank and Diane Kennedy Delmont and Evelyn Keyes James and Nancy Kieft Jo Kilpatrick Robert and Katie Kimball Thomas and Victoria Kimball Jean King and Pamela Park Philip and Jane King KinteraDavid and Gayle Kistler Ross and Mary Linda Kittleman Klaassen Family Funeral HomeDavid and Sandy Klaassen Clara Klages Mark and Betsy Kleist Elwood and Gladys Knoll Thomas and Mary Ann Knowles James Kober and Donna Harris-KoberRobert and Lois Koch Raymond and Betsy Komray Keith and Patricia Konarska Bonnie Koppenol Roger and Charlene KoppenolStephen and Kay Korc Duane and Gloria Koshork Catherine Koster James and Mary Koster Jill Koster Alvin and Lillian Kraker Candy Kraker Richard and Pamela Kramer Scott and Madonna Kramer John and Leischen Krause James and Barbara Kremer Richard and Alice Kulka Jeffrey and Kelly Kurburski Zachary and Candi Kurmas

LScott and Dawn LaddLakeshore Automatic Products Lakeshore Baptist AcademyGeorge and Barbara Lambourne Ivan and Dawn Landan Robert and JoAnn LandmanMarc and Wilma LangelandVernon and Anna Marie Laninga Peter and Janet Lanser Victoria Lantz Kenneth and Susan LarsonRyan Laug Learning Tree Montessori

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Jacob and Jessica LeathermanPhilip and Betty Leech Victoria Leech William and Linda Lefevre Legacy TrustBarry and Christine Lemay Robert and Linda Lemieux Allen Lemieux Norman and Margaret LeMieux Robert and Karen Lemmen John and Nancy Lepard Scott and Dacia LeRoux D. Levantrosser Hung and Elsie Liang Dale and Lori Lieffers Light CorporationThomas and Catherine Lileikis Thomas and Sallie Lillie Susan Lindquist Richard Linebaugh Susan Linker The Little Red House, Inc.Donna Lock Luis and Eleanor Lopez Todd and Diane Losee The Loutit FoundationChristopher and Denielle Lovett Samuel and Sheryl LowryArend and Nancy Lubbers Archie and Florence Lytle

MMacatawa Area Coordinating CouncilMacatawa BankFloyd and Debi Machiela James and Nancy MacLachlan Ann MacNeill Ronald and Vicky Mahrt Robert and Debra Mann Bruce and Cathy Martin Daniel and Barbara Martin John and Jessie Martin William and Shirley Martinus Larry and Laurie Mason John and Jennifer Mastenbrook Lois Matheson James and Cathleen Mathews George and Kathryn Matick David and Mary Lou Matzen Russell and Lou Ann Mawby Stephanie Mayrose Derek and Angela Mazurek Joe and Kay McCrea James and Sarah McDonald Larry and Virginia McFadden Ryan McHenry Larry and Anne McLaughlin Edward and Lois McLean Mcloone EmployeesCharles and Edith McMullin Gaylen and Shirley Mendini Frank and Sandy Mercurio Bart and Anne Merkle H. Bernie Merkle Muriel Mersereau Robert and Donnell Mersereau Esther Merwin Glenn and Sheryl Merz Garry and Jean Mesler Jon and Jeanne Meyer Karen Meyers Vernon and Linda Meyers Danny and Mary Jo MikesellJack and Margie Miller Paul and Jean MillerJack and Nancy MisnerDaniel Mixer

Janice Mohr Monarch Holdings Inc.Brenda Monday John Montgomery Paula Montgomery Darell and Phyllis Moreland Steven and Sandra Moreland Vincent and Evelyn Morford Darrell and Kristie Morren Matthew and Wendy Morrow Ronald and Joan MorseReini Moser Donald and Nancy Moss Mary Mouw Susan Mueller Donald and Judith Mulder Harry and Ethel Mulder Mulligan’s Hollow Ski BowlCarl Munson Diane Murray Muskegon Area First Muskegon Area Intermediate School District

NRichard and Winifred Nagtzaam Frank Nagy Thomas and Lucia Nalley John and Sharon Naser John and Kathryn Nash Mary Nash William and Mary Neal David and RuthAnn NelsonRaymond and Barbara NelsonAlice Neubecker Gerald and Kris Neubecker Don and Pauline Niskanen North Ottawa Community HospitalNorth Ottawa County Council on Aging North Ottawa Hospital Auxiliary Northwestern Mutual Life InsuranceNorthern Jet Management Nova Cable Management, Inc.Bradley Nye Ronald and Nancy Nykamp

OChristopher and Anne O’Brien Thomas and Antonia O’Bryan Sherry O’Neil Kevin and Patricia O’Neill Rita O’Neill-Wiseman Jeffrey and Cindy OldsMatthew and Kathryne Olds Greg and Jeanine Oleszczuk Edward and Jordan Oliver Scott and Robin Opperman Lois Ott Ottawa Area Intermediate School District Ottawa Co. Health Dept.Henry and Sharon Ottens Roy and Joyce Overway Marilyn Overweg James and Pamela Jayne Owens

PLouis Padnos Iron & Metal Co. Edgar and Jane Palmer James and Kelly PalmerMichael and Karen Papanoli Parker Fabrication, Inc.Timothy and Jill Parker Patco & Associates, Inc.Pathways, MIPearl Patterson Chapter DS PEO Sisterhood India Peek-Jensen Lars and Kimberly Peek-Jensen Richard and Elizabeth Peel Anita Pellegrom Mark and Amy Pereira Katharine Perkins James Peterson Joan Peterson Philip and Karin Peterson Scott and Elizabeth Peterson Carol Pfahler Bernice Piersma Carl and Barb Piersma John and Virginia Pimm

Plantenga’s CleanersMichael and Jean Plummer Larry Poel Randall and Lisa Poel Jim and Margaret Ponshair Craig and Coreen PorterJoseph and Sheryl Porter Edward and Barbara Post Paul and Marge Potter Ted and Shirley Poulton Mike PreFontaine Priority Tool, Inc Progressive Image, IncRonald and Nancy Purcell Owen and Margaret Pyle

QBruce and Pamela Quada Daniel and Susan Qualls Qualls and Associates PLLCDuane Quigg Mark Quigg and Marcela Novakosky-Quigg David and Margot Quillen Quincy Street, Inc.

RRichard and Barbara Race David and Mary Laurie Randall Robert and Lori Rander Robert and Andrea Rander J. Michael and Charlene Ratchford Ben Rechner and Melinda Johnson Mark and Jana Reenders Field Reichardt Evan and Lois Reinders Frances Reinecke Thomas and Gretchen Reinsma Rosanne Reiss David and Gail Reisterer Christopher Rempinski Donald Rempinski Request Foods, IncSteve Reschke Richard and Nancy Rhem

West Shore Symphony audience conductors.

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Suzanne Richards John and Kathleen Richardson David Rieger Robert and Lillian Rinck Thomas and Gail Ringelberg Daniel and Sarah Rinsema-Sybenga Millicent Robbins Nathaniel and Mary RobbinsM. Gary and Pennie Robertson Louis and Shudonnia Rollenhagen Wayne and Rhonda Romatz Roscommon Rotary Club Rosema Dairy Equipment, Inc.Phillip Rosenberg Leo and Joann Rosencrants Michael and Sherry Rossman Rotary Club of Traverse City Rotary District 6290Patrick Rothi and Ellen Kisinger-Rothi Debra Rotman Peter and Linda Rottschafer Gernot and Anne Runschke Joanne Russell

SS & F Realty Co., LLCRobert and Bobbi Jones Sabine Joseph and Debra Sage Richard and Patricia Salo Thomas and Michelle Sanchez Chester and Nancy Sanders Betsy (Gill) Sandstrom Saunders, Winter, McNeilJames and Rosena Sawyer Teresa Schaal Mike Schaap Builders, IncDoris Schember Steven Schember Charles and Ann Schewe James Schmidt Robert and Patricia Schmidt Margery Schnell Fabian and Celeste Schoenborn Richard and Carol Scholler Lee and Jean Scholma John and April Scholtz Jane Schroeder Mary Schuld Michael and Michelle Schultz William Scott Seaver Finishing, Inc.Secchia Family FoundationDaniel and Tamatha Sedlock David and Dottie Seibold David and Sally Seith David Sensibar Michael and Ellen Sepeshy Patricia Shafer Shape CorporationKenneth and Sandra Sharkey Shirley Shaver Robert and Margaret Shay John and Patricia Shears B. P. and Marilyn Sherwood Gary and Karen Sherwood Helene Sherwood Lynne Sherwood Lynne Sherwood FoundationMark Sherwood and Saralyn Coupe Mary Ann Sherwood Peter and Gordeen Sherwood Roy and Karen Shields Shoreline SoccerPaul and Elizabeth Sidaway Harley and Marcia Sietsema Rick and Dalayne Sietsema Robert and Bonnie Sietsema

Tony and Linda Sietsema Wesley and Gail Sietsema Donald and Dottie Sikkema Hikmet Sipahi Gerald and Linda Slagel Michael and Elizabeth Sleva Mark and Marla Sluiter Michael and Brenda Smith Richard and Kathleen Smith Ronald Smith

Jack and Pat Smoes Mildred Smolenski Thomas and Ginger Sobel James and Nancy Solon Celia Sommerfeldt Daniel and Alice Spaanstra Thomas and Carol Spelman Michael Spiller Paul and Marlene Spoelman Thomas and Denise Spoelman Curtis and Marcia Sportell Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church Spring Lake Country ClubSpring Lake Presbyterian Church Spring Lake Rotary Club. Inc. Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Stanco Metal Products, Inc. State Farm Companies FoundationRichard Steele and Deb SniteJames and Sheila Steffel Paul and Patricia Stephenson Leon and Zinnie Stille Robert and Ruth Stoppert John and Michelle Strainer Edward and Vicki Strand Douglas and Marie Laurie Stults Peter and Carolyn Sturrus Ruth Suchecki Sunset Coast CruisersRobert and Kimberly Surman David Swain Steven and Elizabeth Swanson Robert and June Swart Dennis and Carol Swartout Betty Jo Swets George and Judy Swiftney

TDan and Ann Tabor Clifford and Hope Taylor Philip and Mary Kay Taylor Greg and Debbie Teerman David and Marsha Teller John and Marilyn Ten Pas

Kenneth and Mary Terpstra That Hat – AccessoriesPeter and Judy Theune Edward Thomas Robert and Joan Thomas Robert Thomas LeRoy and Barbara Throop Tinker Foundation, IncJames and Nancy Tomczyk Janet Tomhave

William and Laura Tonar Asher Tourison Tri-Cities Kids League Tri-Cities Strikers Soccer Club, Inc.Donald Twiss

UDavid and Karen Ufer Nancy Uhl Nicholas and Linda Umlor Ryan and Joy Umlor Unlimited Foto

VDavid and Shawn Vallier Tim and Pam Van Eck Tom and Gail Vande Bunte Fred and Martha Vanden Brand Harlan and Sandra Vanden Einde Allan and Hermena Vandenberg Marvin and Sandra VandenBosch Dean and Lisa Vander Meulen Lee and Kathy Vander Meulen Paul and Tonya Vander Meulen Barbara VanderJagt Donn and Marlene VanderSchieAndrew and Joan VanderSloot Karen VanderSloot Paul and Laurina VanderSloot Vander Sloot FarmsMarilyn VanderVeen Theodore and Joan Vanderveen Melvin and Lois VanderZwaag Robert and Judy VanDongen Ken and Linda VanDonkelaar James and Sharon VanDyke James and Joan VanFarowe Jack VanHoef Don and Barb VanOstenberg Calvin and Gwen VanTimmeren Carlos and Regina Vazquez Jay and Virginia Veldman Ron and Beth Veldman Diane Veneklasen

Anthony and Monica Verplank Elinore Verplank Gary and Vicki Verplank L. J. Verplank VFW Post #2326 - Alvin JonkerWilliam and Marjorie Viveen Mary Vivian Volkema Family FundGeoffrey Voshel and Elizabeth Harbeck Voshel VSF Transportation, Inc

WCheryl Wabeke Clare Wade Robert and Deborah Wagenmaker Paul Wages Jean Wagner Michael and Jean Waldecker John and Gwenllyn Wallfred Gerald Walt John and Maribeth Wardrop Arlene Warners Robert and Jillayne Warners Ruth Washburn Walter and Daphne Weber Randy and Sally Weener Montgomery and Lucy Welch Henry and Louann Werksma West Michigan Christian FoundationWest Michigan Nursery & Landscape

AssociationWestern Michigan Masonry, IncThe Samuel L. Westerman FoundationShirley Westover Curtis and Terri Whiting John Wieland Suzanne Willard Mary Wilsberg Stephen and Tracy Wilson Jeremy and Jennifer Wiltenburg William and Diana Wipperfurth Donald and Sharon Wisner Gerald and Marcia Witherell Boyden and Helen Wittingen David and Elizabeth Wood Daryn Worpel Memorial FundJohn and Beth Worst

YJohn and Mary Yedinak Debra Yonker Sharon Yonker Richard and Pauline Yount

ZMonica Zahm Zeeland Community HospitalMark and Marilyn Zemaitis John and Kimberly Zevalkink Edward Zimmerman Ronald and Char Zoet Michael and Sasha Zolik Jean Zukowski TrustMarian Zupin Joyce Zylstra Kenneth and Karen Sue Zylstra

This is a listing of donors to the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, the Allendale Community Foundation and the Coopersville Area Community Foundation who gave at least $100 in 2008. If your name was inadvertently omitted or spelled incorrectly, please accept our sincere apologies and call our office to let us know. Thank you!

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Our Legacy Society celebrates those individuals and families who have chosen the Community Foundation as a way to improve and enhance their community for future generations through their wills or estate plans with a charitable trust, bequest, or other planned gift. We wish to thank the following individuals and families who have made a provision for a planned gift to the Foundation. We hope others are inspired by their example.

Thomas & Mary Kay AlguireDonald & Cindy AndersonLeonard & Wanda AndersonSusan AndersonEleanor BabcockCharles & Mary Jo BassettCharles BassettPaul & Carol BedientJeffrey & Tammy BeswickWilliam & Katherine BlessingMary Jane BoettcherNorman & Carolyn BoeveT. Arnold & Lynne BoezaartCalvin & Evelyn BosmanRichard & Patricia BriegelJanet Ruth BriegelBudd & Melinda BrinkJames & Jane BrownFred BruhnJohn & Claire BrysonEdward & Phyllis BushouseRobert BytwerkKennard & Wendy CreasonWilliam & Mary CreasonThomas & Michelle CreswellDavid & Carol DeBlaeyTerry & Sandi DeGrootDaniel & Brenda DeVeauBarbara DeWittJohn & Elizabeth DobbieJames & Megan DossDennis & Barbara DryerDwight & Gloria DurkeeKen & Myrna DuthlerRobert & Nancy DzierzawskiDavid & Mary EaginMartha EricksonJon & Glenda Eshleman

Steve & Mary Jane EvinkWallace & Jane EwingPatricia FisherJohn & Kathryn FortinoPatrick & Robin FrakerVictory FrantzEdward & Kathleen GageEdgar & Gretchen GarrisonRobert & Jill GarrisonTom GiffordEdward & Laura GraftonCarol HallEdward & Nancy HanenburgJanet HarestadSteve & Tami HarveyCharles & Olga HennesenBud & Charyn HoffmanStephen & Joy HohmeyerRobert & Eileen HuttonSherry JackoboiceMary JacobsonNelson & Lana JacobsonBari S JohnsonF. Martin & Dorothy JohnsonErick & Holly JohnsonRoger & Susan JonasJeff & Kellie JullieJames & Mary KeatingJ. Gregg & Mary KeetonJack & Joanne KelleySanford & Kris KelleyThomas & Barbara KelsoThomas & Kimberly KitchenDavid & Sandy KlaassenKurt & Jennifer KlaassenRaymond & Betsy KomrayJaynie LeitnerJames & Nancy MacLachlan

Angelo & Laura MarascoVern & Virginia MarkleyMichael & Nina McKeoughMuriel MersereauRobert & Donnell MersereauGarry & Jean MeslerJames & Patti MooreDarell & Phyllis MorelandDonald & Nancy MossCharles & Nancy NagtzaamJohn & Kathryn NashRaymond & Barbara NelsonGreg & Jeanine OleszczukTimothy & Jill ParkerAnita PellegromMatthew & Joyce PellegromJohn PlanterothRoberta PoestEdward & Barbara PostTed & Shirley PoultonJean & Nancy Ambrosius PowellJoseph & Nancy PrinziDuane QuiggRosanne ReissRichard & Nancy RhemM. Gary & Pennie RobertsonLloyd & Marlene RotzDr. Sylvia & Ron RuscettCharles & Eleanor RycengaJames & Rosena SawyerJames SchmidtRichard & Carol SchollerDavid & Jinny SchultzKenneth & Sandra SharkeyJohn & Patricia ShearsGary & Karen SherwoodLynne SherwoodB. P. & Marilyn Sherwood

Roy & Karen ShieldsDonald & Dottie SikkemaGerald & Linda SlagelRobert & Janice SlukaMichael & Linda SnodgrassRick & Mary Ann SnyderJames & Sheila SteffelPeter & Carolyn SturrusKent & Bonnie SucheckiRuth SucheckiDan & Ann TaborPhilip & Mary Kay TaylorJames & Mary TeitsmaGuy & Alisha TerrillPeter & Judy TheuneRobert ThomasJanet TomhaveDonald TwissDale & Susan VanZantwickGary & Vicki VerplankMidge VerplankElinore VerplankRobert & Deborah WagenmakerDavid & Patricia WalbornRuth WallingaWalter & Daphne WeberAndrew WheelerDavid & Mary WhitingCurtis & Terri WhitingLeslie WillsMary WilsbergDavid & Karen YoungLouise ZevalkinkRosemary ZinkMarian Zupin

Setting aside something for charity will not only help you leave a legacy in our community and strengthen and enhance our community in the future, but it also may reduce your estate taxes. Legacy Society members ensure that in good times and bad, our community is cared for – and we are most grateful.

Annually, we gather the Legacy Society members for a special event. The pictures on the preceding page are a collection of past Legacy events. If you would like more information on making a planned gift to the Community Foundation, please call the Foundation’s Development Office at 842-6378.

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This year, our Youth Advisory Council (YAC) was recognized with one of five Great Grant & Community Initiative awards at the Michigan Community Foundations’ Youth Project (MCFYP) Summer Youth Leadership Conference, held at Michigan State University, June 26-28, 2009. Their multi-faceted grant was made to address critical needs of families and children in the Tri-Cities, and included: $1,300 to Love, INC to purchase two Gleaners Food Trucks; $5,000 to double the number of families the YAC adopted for Christmas through the Salvation Army; $1,625 to Love, INC to purchase 25 mattresses for their bed ministry; $2,000 to the People Center to purchase children’s winter hats, mittens and boots; $2,000 each to Love, INC, Salvation Army and the People Center to purchase pantry items; $1,000 each to Love, INC and Salvation Army to purchase gas cards for their clients; $1,200 to purchase and hand-tie blankets for the People Center; and $5,000 to assist with the Community Foundation’s Families in Crisis Initiative.

“I am extremely proud of our young people,” said Carol Bedient, Grants & Program Director and YAC Advisor. “Their creative response to the economic crisis of families in our community has had a very real impact.”

Our Community Foundation offers young people an opportunity through YAC to serve as grantmakers and stewards of resources for the benefit of youth in the Tri-Cities community. Each year approximately 20 teens from each of the local high schools have the responsibility of evaluating proposals and recommending grants from the Youth Fund. In addition to grant making, these youth engage in volunteer service projects that enable them to learn about the problems and issues that face our community. YAC cultivates leadership and problem-solving skills among its members and lays the foundation for them to become tomorrow’s philanthropists and community leaders.

YAC Receives“Great Grant” Awardat Statewide Event

2008 Youth Advisory Council – (In rows, from L to R) Elizabeth Shay; India Peek Jensen; Emma Gilbertson; Alexa Fairfield; Bethany Bailey; Phil Rowe; Alex Schurkamp; Molly Moore; Jameson Steffel; Carol Bedient, Grants & Program Director; Bobby Chapman; Elizabeth McLaughlin; Hannah Bodrie; Melinda Brink, Trustee and Advisor; Nathan Lee; McHale Smith; Patrick Wersksma; and Jacob Bitner. (Missing from photo: Taylor Collard, Taylor Kaufman, and Tyler Stafford)

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As a special tribute to young Michael Herman, a Grand Haven High School student and soccer stand-out who died in a tragic car accident, a group of neighbors and friends set out to develop a neighborhood soccer field where Mike often played. Grants from the Youth Fund and the Greatest Needs Fund provided enhancements to the field which now includes a softball field, an ice skating rink, and one of the best soccer fields around the Tri-Cities.

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MemorialsGifts to the Community Foundation are a respectful way to remember a loved one and to make a difference in the community. Gifts were made to honor the lives of the following individuals in 2008:

Richard ActonDave AvinkGlenn BaggottLindsay BakaleEmilie BakerJ. Douglas BakerKatharine BakerMarge BaltzKenneth BandstraRobert BarehamWilliam BaumEllen Elizabeth BerlsJack BoeskoolMarge BoonRobert BowenWilliam H. BoyerChristopher BradleyMargaret BreenCarl BriegelMartha BronkemaFrank BuecheRay BulthuisArthur BunceLibby BushJake Busman, Jr.Patrick ByrneAbe CasemierDeane CheadleStaci CheadleCynthia Collinge-GolabFrederick CookRobert Cook Sr.Thomas N. CooperDoug CorradiniAlex CrumScott DeBoerRoss DewindtKen DeWittDonald DoaneShirley DornbosHoward DraftJames DrakeLoretta DunnGordon DuramNicholas DykehouseRichard DykehouseRon ElzingaKevin ErnstRalph EstherBertha FaseJack FeldtScott A. FlahiveDorothy FongerAndy FoxChezney FullinsDavid GlanvilleStephanie GrebinskiRev. Winfield HallHelen HanchettGene and Sally HarbeckJim HardyBarbara and Nicole HeacoxSherman John HeckselMichael HermanJ.R. HilliardLarry HoltropJames Hotchkiss

J. P.Alvin E. Jacobson, JrGrace JagerJackie Lee JensenCharlotte A. JohnsonPaul A. JohnsonRobert KarellMikel KelleyMax KinkemaRev. Cecil KlagesElizabeth KleinAlbert and Doris KnuthGerald KrakerJim KrakerPaul J. LaningaAmy LantzJack LeathermanDenise Lemmen-SimbobCaesy LeMieuxCraig LoomanCharlene LorenzFaith Marie LoseeBen D. MacNeill IIPatricia MacTavishRoss McBrideBetty M. McClellanThomas McKenzieRobert and Shirley MeintsDavid James MerkleJanet MierasWinifred ModdermanCarl “Butch” MohrMom and DadJohn MontgomeryKyle MorelandRev. Henry and Emily MouwDonald NagtzaamDuane R. NelsonPriscilla Liang NortonGladys OostingHerman OttHarry & Patricia PalmerCorkey PalsMike PapanoliMarvin PattersonJohn and Evelyn PfaffClare PiersmaHenry C. PlantengaJudge Jake and Betty PonsteinTerry Linda PotterDale Potts and John PottsJoe RademacherKenneth RantaDaniel L. ReissJack ReichardtLibby ReichardtJacob ReineckeJanice E. RempinskiRonald J. RiemersmaEugene “Gene” RothiRuth RothiAlan RuiterEvelyn RussellMargaret Ferber RussellWillard and Kathryn RypkemaCindy SchemberCarl and Mildred Schmidt

Emmett SchoenbornDel ShannonDarrell SheridanJean SheridanBarbara Parks SherwoodMary Ann SherwoodSkylee Starr SikmaTJ SikmaLisa (Lemmen) SimbobWilliam “Bill” SmolenskiPatricia SommerfeldtJim SplitNeal R. StantonEdward P. SucheckiRoy David TaghonMartha TansEmery and Jean ThibdaueGracie Lynn ThroopHarliind ThroopLeonard and Sadie TomhavePhyllis UferH. Wayne VanAgtmaelGordon Van BeekFlorence VanDussenJason Van EckRobert Van HoefVirginia Mae VanMaldegenRoger Vander MeulenNorman D. Vecht, Class of 1953Paul Wallinga“Whimpy”Amy WilliamsCody WisemanMatt YoungDon ZahmDonald ZahmMary ZittaNicholas ZittaLeo Zupin

TributesA tribute is a gift given to recognize and honor a living person. In 2008, the Community Foundation was pleased to receive gifts to pay tribute to the following individuals:

Administrative Staff at Center for Women in Transition

Kathryn Bryson AndersonCasey & Bryon Ayers WeddingCoach Charlie BassettElaine BolthouseRoger and Vivian BradleyJanet Marie BroadwellGail BryeClaire and John BrysonTom CarmodeJoanne and John ClicknerBarbara CrouseNeil DeBoerDean and Rob EnellKristin and David EpplettRev. Karin FowlerBud and Charyn HoffmanAllie, Caroline, and Johnathan HuistraTheo HyzyBarbara Ivey and Gary Ujifusa WeddingMr. and Mrs. F. Martin JohnsonKeith KonarskaKen Larson and Diane VeneklasenMr. and Mrs. Kenneth LarsonIan and Meg Lawton

John LepardJerry LindquistSallie MellemMatt MellemaBob and Donnell MersereauGarry Mesler and Jean Fisher MeslerDaniel, James, Phillip MorseKevin O’NeillWedding guests at Oliver-Jonas WeddingDavid PostJane PostJohn and Melissa PostThomas PostField ReichardtDon RescorlaNancy Dornbos RhemGail RingelbergDr. M. Gary and Pennie RobertsonDr. David SeiboldMike SmithDavid K. TheuneJudy TheuneOfficer Curt TheuneCharles B. and Ian D. WoodHannah, Nicole, and Lauren Zeistra

A grant from the William H. and Dorothy Young Mixer Fund helped to fund the creation of a courtyard garden, including this water garden, at the new Hospice House at Heartwood Lodge.

We make a living by what we get,but we make a life by what we give.

~ Winston Churchill

Thank you for generously sharing your resources to help make our communitythe special place that it is…today and forever.

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