GIVING MATTERS
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE HOLLAND/ZEELAND AREA
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Erin Avery Zylman, Chair
Scott Brooks, Chair Elect
Tom Den Herder, Past Chair
Jasmine Irish, Secretary
Ed Amaya, Treasurer
Sue Franz
Tim Hemingway
Micki Janssen
Diane Kooiker
Jonathan Padnos
Jean Ramirez
Deborah Sterken
Ann VanZalen
Karinna Martinez, Youth Trustee
FOUNDATION STAFF
Patrick Cisler
President/CEO
Colleen Hill
Vice President of Development & Donor Services
Elizabeth Kidd
Vice President of Community Impact / People and Culture
Rob Arnold Director of Finance
Yadah V. Ramirez
Director of Community Impact
Stacy Timmerman
Director of Scholarships
Mitch Doyle Program Officer / College Success Coach
Sydney Santa Ana Donor Services & Events Officer
Ellie Davis Communications Associate
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Karinna Martinez, Chair
Yazlén Ochoa, Chair Elect
Winni Xu, Distribution Committee
Representative
Sami DeVries, Secretary
Miguel Mendoza, Treasurer
Xiomara Alonzo
Jacob Anagnostopoulos
Meredith Cook
Naomi Crandell
Virchow Dai
Brenda Garcia
Lilliana Gitler
Danielle Lebster
Emma Palmateer
Zack Ramsdell
Abbi Rozman
Taya Schanski
Evie Travers
Brighton Walcott
Katelyn Witte
A NOTE FROM PATRICK CISLER, PRESIDENT/CEO
Dear Friends of the Foundation,
As we embrace the season of giving, it’s a natural time to reflect on how we can continue making a lasting difference in our community, both now and in the future. At CFHZ, it is our privilege to walk alongside those who share our belief that where giving and serving thrive, the community thrives too.
One of the services we offer for charitably-minded individuals and families is Charitable Estate Management, designed to help donors create a legacy beyond their lifetimes. Combining charitable planned gifts with your overall financial and estate planning can help you make an enduring impact on our community while minimizing your tax burden, providing for loved ones, and preserving your family name. As you gather with loved ones this season, I invite you to imagine how your legacy might nurture Holland/ Zeeland for generations to come.
If part of your pictured legacy includes leaving resources that will help the community thrive, let us help you achieve that goal. Our team works closely with each donor to design a highly customized plan that reflects their values and simplifies the charitable portion of their estate.
With our support, your estate’s financial representative can confidently fulfill your wishes, ensuring that your intent is honored and your hard-earned resources benefit the causes and organizations you cherish. Whether it’s supporting education, the arts, basic needs, faith-based causes, or emerging future needs, your charitable estate plan can help make a difference in the lives of future generations and strengthen the community you love.
We are here to help you think through your goals and design a giving strategy that resonates with your charitable priorities. This giving season, we invite you to consider how you might contribute to a brighter future for Holland/Zeeland. Whether through a charitable fund or planned gift, your philanthropy can strengthen the roots of our community and help it thrive for years to come.
In gratitude,
PATRICK CISLER | PRESIDENT/CEO
UNLOCKING THE POWER OF YOUR IRA QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS
LOOKING FOR A WAY TO MAKE A CHARITABLE IMPACT? If you are 70 ½ or older, consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA. This strategy allows you to manage your required minimum distributions (RMDs) while also creating positive impact for your community.
A QCD allows you to give up to $105,000 annually directly from your IRA to a qualified charity, avoiding income tax on the distribution. This unique option benefits both you and the causes you care about by
lowering your taxable income while helping you meet your philanthropic goals.
One of the greatest advantages of a QCD is that it counts toward your RMD, which begins at age 73 for most individuals. By choosing to make a QCD, you can reduce your taxable income for the year and potentially avoid moving into a higher tax bracket. For individuals who don’t itemize their deductions, this is an excellent way to still receive tax benefits from charitable giving.
READY TO START A CONVERSATION ABOUT YOUR CHARITABLE GOALS?
COLLEEN HILL VP of Development &
MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT BY WORKING WITH CFHZ
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OFFERS AN EXCELLENT PATHWAY FOR THOSE CONSIDERING AN IRA QCD . CFHZ’s highly skilled staff has a deep knowledge of local needs, and we can help you direct your charitable dollars for greatest impact.
There are multiple fund types that donors can support with a QCD to CFHZ.
• Unrestricted and field of interest funds, which are part of the Community’s Endowment and respond to pressing needs and promising opportunities in the greater Holland/Zeeland area.
• Scholarship funds empower local students as they pursue continuing education at university or in skilled trades.
• Designated nonprofit funds support a specific nonprofit organization. CFHZ currently provides responsible and professional fund management to several area nonprofit endowments, or you can establish your own designated fund with a gift of $10,000 or more.
Unlike some charitable giving strategies, QCDs cannot be used to establish or add to a donor advised fund.
For more information about making a QCD through your IRA, contact your financial advisor or the team at CFHZ to discuss how you can give back to your community in a tax-savvy way.
SYDNEY SANTA ANA
YOUR GUIDE TO GIVING
Your local partner in philanthropy, CFHZ offers expert guidance, personalized support, and deep connections to nonprofits. We offer several fund types to help you achieve your charitable goals.
DONOR ADVISED FUND
A flexible, low-cost, tax-advantaged way to give and recommend grants at your convenience.
COMMUNITY’S ENDOWMENT FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED FUND
Address evolving community needs and opportunities over time with the expertise of our staff and Board.
FIELD OF INTEREST FUND
Focus on the causes closest to your heart— like education, basic needs, or youth –with the expertise of our staff and Board.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Support the educational dreams of local students and shape the future of our community.
DESIGNATED NONPROFIT FUNDS
Build a stable future for the charitable organization(s) you’re passionate about.
DONOR ADVISED FUND No minimum balance for non-endowed
$10,000 minimum for endowed 1% up to $1 million; 0.75% from $1 - $3 million; and 0.5% from $3+ million
$250 minimum annually
COMMUNITY’S ENDOWMENT FUND
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Non-endowed, no spending policy Endowed, 5% annually (fee + grant)
$10,000 minimum for named fund 1.25% annually 5% annually (fee + grant)
$6,000 minimum for nonendowed (fee + grant renewable for up to 4 years)
$30,000 minimum for endowed 1.50% annually
$500 minimum annually Non-endowed, $1,500 minimum annually (fee + grant)
Endowed, 5% annually (fee + grant)
DESIGNATED NONPROFIT FUND
$10,000 minimum 1% up to $1 million; 0.75% from $1 - $3 million; and 0.5% from $3+ million
$250 minimum annually
Non-endowed, customizable. Endowed, 5% annually (fee + grant)
* Administrative fee schedules listed are effective 1/1/2025. We are committed to professionally stewarding your philanthropic resources for maximum impact.
2024 CELEBRATION OF PHILANTHROPY
This year’s Celebration of Philanthropy event was our largest ever! We welcomed over 800 community members, nonprofit partners, and donors to honor the power of giving. Together, we celebrated the people and organizations who are truly rooted in community, sharing the stories of Dr. Robert P. Swierenga and Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). We also honored the late Les Hoogland and Frank Kraai for their commitment to community, during and beyond their lifetimes.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: CULTURE CHEESE SHOP
We are grateful to the restaurant and bar partners, like Culture Cheese Shop, who help make our Celebration of Philanthropy event possible.
We had the privilege of bringing Culture Cheese to the Celebration of Philanthropy for the first time this year. Being rooted in community and giving back to the Holland/Zeeland area is a huge part of what we love to do and having the opportunity to meet so many other people who feel the same way was such a blessing.
- LIZ SLUITER, OWNER, CULTURE CHEESE SHOP
RESPONSIVE GRANTS FOR A THRIVING COMMUNITY
Our responsive grant program offers an open-funnel approach, enabling CFHZ to invest in a wide variety of organizations and initiatives tackling diverse community challenges. In June, we distributed $218,000 to support local nonprofits as they extended their missions in the areas of health, education, youth services, and basic human needs.
ESCAPE
AMOUNT AWARDED: $60,000 over 2 years
PURPOSE: To assist youth ages 14-17 to learn job skills, build relationships in the community, develop confidence, and gain workforce readiness so they can thrive in a productive and meaningful career post-high school. Youth of color and youth from low-income households often face barriers, including a lack of transportation or required documentation, to obtain a paying job and succeed in it.
“We know our summer jobs program has made a huge impact in the community, and we are excited to have the ability to grow into year-round program offerings. These grant funds also allow us to provide discounted tuition for driver’s education and increased staff expertise as we develop a world class youth employment program to rival any in the country.”
- KATHLEEN WELLER, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ODC NETWORK
AMOUNT AWARDED: $60,000 over 2 years
PURPOSE: To expand Reimagine Education, part of ODC Education Network’s nature-based learning support, to West Ottawa Public Schools (WOPS). Reimagine Education addresses significant challenges in student achievement, particularly in science, reading, and math. The expansion is anticipated to improve outcomes for over 2,400 students over the next two school years.
“Kids need movement, exploration, wonder, and opportunities to connect with their local community. ODC and community partners are looking to impact the educational outcomes of area students by regularly getting kids out of the classroom and involved in hands-on learning.”
- BOB WANDEL, DIRECTOR OF ODC EDUCATION NETWORK
GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRIES
AMOUNT AWARDED: $35,000
PURPOSE: To improve office facilities, including adding private meeting spaces and more staff offices to meet a growing demand for services. Since 1969, Good Samaritan Ministries has been providing support through housing initiatives and stability programs.
ZEELAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AMOUNT AWARDED: $30,000
PURPOSE: To enhance the Introduction to Public Safety Course, increasing educational and career prospects for students who are interested in careers as first responders, emergency personnel, and other public safety professions. This helps ensure we have a diverse and capable workforce ready to protect and serve.
HOLLAND FREE HEALTH CLINIC
AMOUNT AWARDED: $18,812.88
PURPOSE: To acquire a new dental operatory system to improve patient care and program efficiency. Holland Free Health Clinic has been a crucial resource for underserved populations since 2002 and is a key provider of free dental care for the uninsured/underinsured accepting Medicaid.
CAMP BLODGETT
AMOUNT AWARDED: $15,000
PURPOSE: To expand summer academic and recreational programs. Camp Blodgett’s STEM Academy and Summer Camp serves children from low-income households, with the STEM Academy specifically seeking to increase middle school student competency in science and math and increase students’ social-emotional learning for those who have demonstrated a need for academic support.
HOLLAND FREE HEALTH CLINIC
Oral health is a critical component of overall wellness. Minor conditions left untreated can escalate into more serious health issues that affect quality of life, work productivity, and educational outcomes. According to the most recent Ottawa County Community Needs Assessment, 25% of adult residents had not visited a dentist within the past year. A scarcity of dental providers who accept Medicaid or work with uninsured individuals further complicates access to professional dental care services.
The Holland Free Health Clinic (HFHC) was founded in 2002 and has established itself as a lifeline for uninsured and underinsured residents by offering free health services provided by professionally licensed volunteers. The organization offers preventative dental care through cleaning and oral exams, and also offers restoration, extractions, oral surgery, periodontal care, and dentures.
HFHC recently launched its “Advancing Oral Health Equity” program, which seeks to address root causes of oral health disparities. Recognizing the importance of language in healthcare access, HFHC has Spanishspeaking staff and volunteers to ensure effective communication and care for Latino/Hispanic patients.
The organization also works hard to keep its wait list short, with most patients able to schedule an appointment within a few weeks. Other providers who work with uninsured/underinsured patients typically have a yearlong wait for appointments. Long wait times often lead to more complex health issues for patients.
CFHZ invested in the HFHC Advancing Oral Health Equity program through our responsive grant program. This funding assisted with the acquisition
of a second dental operatory system including a chair, delivery system and accessories. HFHC’s existing equipment was over 15 years old and required frequent repair.
The upgraded dental operatory system positions HFHC to offer a higher standard of care to their current clients, facilitate a more efficient workflow, and reduce patient wait times. It will also help HFHC meet its goal of expanding capacity and making the wait time for an appointment even shorter. The organization currently provides over 1,500 visits annually.
Jeff Compagner, Executive Director, said, “This grant comes at a pivotal time, addressing a growing need in the community and aiming to bridge the gap in access to essential dental care for low-income, uninsured, and minority populations—groups that are disproportionately affected by oral health disparities.”
COMMUNITY’S ENDOWMENT ALWAYS RELEVANT. TODAY, TOMORROW, FOREVER.
For over seventy years, CFHZ has been growing the Community’s Endowment to ensure the Holland/Zeeland area will always have philanthropic resources available to respond to our community’s most pressing needs and promising opportunities, even as they change. Gifts to the Community’s Endowment support our ability to make lasting positive change through grantmaking and efforts to strengthen the local nonprofit sector.
We recognize and thank the following donors who contributed to the Community’s Endowment between October 2023 and October 2024. We make every effort to ensure donor names are listed correctly. If you have a concern related to this list, please contact our office at 616-396-6590.
Charles and Linda Adams
Agritek Industries
John and Mary Jean Allen
Dave and Jane Armstrong
B.J.W. Berghorst & Sons
Jerry and Kathy Baarman
John and Gwen Bartels
Douglas and Shirin Becker
Jerry and Lois Becksford
Ev Beemer
Steve Johnson and Diane Bergstrom Johnson
Bob and Jennifer Bieri
Elaine Bisel
Jim and Andrea Bishop
Tyler Bleeker
Audrey Bloemendaal
José and Juanita Bocanegra
Lois Boersma
Ron and Sonja Boeve
Keith and Judy Boonstra
William and Cheryl Bouma
John and Bonnie Bouws
Bradford Company
Jud and Kirby Bradford
Tom and Kathy Bradford
Dale and Sue Brisboe
Dan Broersma
Leslie Brown
Jay and Christi Bruns
Steve and Krystal Bulthuis
Jim and Martie Bultman
Harry and Mary Burgess
Dorothy Chamness
Michael and Wendy Cheek
Jeffrey Christians
Patrick and Elyse Cisler
Joel and Amanda Cooper
Larry and Connie Corriveau
Emily Corsbie
Ruth Cronk
Tim and Karen Custer
Larry and Ruth Custer
Ron and Jessie Dalman
Mark de Roo
Larry and Linda De Roo
Robert DeNooyer II and Colette Volkema DeNooyer
Tom and Sue Den Herder
Chuck and Barb DePree
James and Sara Donkersloot
Monica Donnelly
Robert and Bertha Drew
Douglas and Pamela Dreyer
Russell Dykstra, M.D.
Mike and Jodi Dykstra
James and Diana Elshoff
Ken and Barb Eriks
Thomas and Susan Ervine
EV Construction
Peter and Marty Everts
Janice Fike
Dale and Karen Flowerday
Patricia Flynn
Theresa Gargala
Moira Gargano
Paul and Janice Geerlings
David and Linda Geerlings
Fred and Gail Geiger
Gentex Foundation
Leo and Sue Gerhardstein
Mike and Rachel Goorhouse
George and Nancy Goris
Jeffrey and Catherine Green
Carol Gunneman
Jim and Janet Hagel
Gaines and Sharon Hall
Ben and Debbie Hancock
Kenneth and Berniece Harper
Paul and Nancy Heineman
Stephen Hemenway
Timothy and Anne Hemingway
Sally Hemmeke
Chuck and Beverly Henkel
Alan and Gail Hering
Robert Herppich
Mike and Colleen Hill
Paul and Nancy Hillegonds
Terry and Ruth Hofmeyer
Karen Howells
Patrick and Jasmine Irish
Kerry and Mary Irons
Jim and Mary Janssen
John A. Van Den Bosch Co.
Bruce and Margie Johnson
Robert and Cheryl Johnson
Walter and Marion Jones
Andrew and Lauryn Keizer
Bill and Nella Kennedy
COMMUNITY’S ENDOWMENT CONTINUED
Elizabeth E. Kidd and David C. Hill
Brad and Ellen Klow
Stan and Jayne Konynenbelt
Larry and Diane Kooiker
Lakeshore Glass and Metals
Lakewood Construction
Rich and Sharon LeBlanc
Karen Leestma
Leestma Family Foundation- Little Flower Fund
Michael and Jennifer LeFebre
Dick and Pat Leppink
Jan Lozon
Jessica Lynch
Bill and Cindy Lyzenga
M. W. Watermark LLC
Douglas and Nancy MacDonald
Sam and Jean Martin
Bruce and Carla Masselink
Calvin and Nancy Matthysse
Jeffrey and Renee McParlan
Metal Flow Corporation
Glenn* and Barbara Meyaard
Alan and Mary Miller
MillerKnoll Foundation
Tom and Cathy Mitchell
Daniel and Hilary Morrison
Rich and Lisa Mosher
Roger* and Beverly Mulder
James and Nancy Mulder
Haans and Anita Mulder
Dick and Susan Muzzy
David and Carol Myers
Von Nguyen
Nancy Nordstrom
Eileen Nordstrom
Norman Family Foundation
William and Lori Notier
Jeff and Peg Padnos
Jonathan and Shani Padnos
PADNOS
David and Louise Peelle
Kenneth and Jill Peirce
Stephen Pierce
James Piers and Dee Dee GuntherPiers
Plascore, Inc.
Rob and Cindy Pocock
Dave and Shelley Pohanka
Eric and Lisa Post
John and Ann Query
Tom and Carole Renner
Gerald and Judeth Risch
Robert* and Linda Rynbrandt
Andy and Ilse Saewert
Anne Saliers
David Schipper
Melanie Scott
Carolyn Sharda
Mark Sherwood and Saralyn Coupe
Robert and Connie Sikkel
Marc Smeyers
Henley Smith
Smith Gas Liquids Company
Fred and Rosemary Sotok
Gary and Linda Speet
Marvin Stawicki
Joseph and Lisa Stefanovsky
Spencer and Wendy Steggerda
Robert and Deborah Sterken
Craig and Sara Stevens
Doug and Melissa Stob
Hubert and Tena Timmer
TNT Roofing, Inc.
Marilyn Torborg
Town & Country Group
United Way of South Central Michigan
Richard Van Dorp
Daniel and Ann Van Eerden
Rodney and Ginger Van Gelder
Bev Van Genderen
Peg and Steve* Van Grouw
Ellen Van Raalte-Frieswyk
Ike and Norma Vande Wege
Vaughn and Dawn VandenBrink
Barbara Vander Haak
Jack and Brenda VanderMeulen
Ron Vander Schaaf
Susan Lantz Vanderbilt
Jane VanderMeer
Peter and Diane VanderMeer
Ron and Jacki VanderSlik
Dirk and Ann VanZalen
Howard and Julie Veneklasen
Norm and Lynn VerHage
Jayne VerLee
Robert and Marjorie Visscher
Ron* and Mary Voss
Mary Jo Voss
Gary and Bobbie Vruggink
Grace Walz
Catherine Wasson
Barry and Judy Werkman
Steve and Nancy Wessels
Chad and Cindi Wiersma
Lee Voigt and Robin Williams-Voigt
Rusty and Jody Wood
Kent and Carrie Ypma
Zeeland Wood Turning Works, Inc.
David and Jan Zessin
David and Karen Zwart
Daniel and Sally Zwier
Robert and Jane Zwiers
Erin Avery Zylman
*Recently deceased
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
The flexibility of unrestricted gifts allows CFHZ to use the expertise of our staff and Board to make the best possible investments across all issue areas for generations to come.
Raymond and Agnes Amluxen Fund
Lloyd and Vera Arendsen Fund
Atmosphere Processing Inc. Family & Employee Fund
Don and Deb (Van Wieren) Axce Fund
John and Claudia Berry Fund
Bil Mar Fund
Jim Bishop Family Fund
BLD Products, Ltd. Fund
Paul and Doris Boerigter Fund
Keith and Judy Boonstra Family Fund
Melvin S. and Alice Boonstra Fund
Boote Family Fund
Jack Bouman Community Fund
Ronald J. and Elizabeth Boven Family Fund
Bradford Company Fund
Helen and Fred Bulford Fund
Jim and Martie Bultman Fund
Community’s Endowment
Edwin Comstock Fund
Elsie A. & Charles F. Conrad Fund
Betty D. Cook Fund
Robert H. and Elaine K. Cooper Fund
Den Herder Family Fund
Doug and Pam Dreyer Community Fund
Jack and Mary DeWitt Fund
Marlies and Jack DeWitt Family Fund
Marvin and Jerene DeWitt Fund
Bernard and Virginia Donnelly Fund
Howard and Gertrude Douwstra Charitable Fund
Michael D. and Mary B. Dykema Family Fund
Marilyn M. Feininger Fund
Fifth Third Bank Fund
Patricia H. Flynn Fund
John and Judy Gaydos Fund
Paul and Janice Geerlings Fund
GMB Architecture + Engineering Community Fund
Hall Family Fund
G.W. and Edna Haworth Fund
Haworth, Inc. Fund
John and Phyllis Hays Fund
Eric and Melinda Heiberg Fund
Helder Family Fund
William G. Herpolsheimer Memorial Fund
Don and Norma Hillebrands Family Fund
William and Elizabeth Hillegonds Fund
Holland Doctors of Audiology Fund
Lester and Vivian Hoogland Community Fund
Clarence and Marian Huizenga Fund
Huntington National Banks Fund
David and Barbara Janssen Family Community Fund
John and Sally Janssen Family Community Fund
Thelma Johnson Fund
Walter and Marion Jones Fund
Jim and Ginger Jurries Family Fund
Kyle and Justin Klingenberg Fund
Lamar Construction Company Fund
Elsie and Bill Lamb Fund
Macatawa Bank Fund
Magna Donnelly Corporation Fund
Manpower Fund
Charles and Sheila McLean Memorial Fund
Sharon V. McManus Fund
Bernard and Louise Meeuwsen Fund
Metal Flow Corporation Fund
Glenn and Barbara Meyaard Fund
Betty R. Miller Fund
Haans and Anita Mulder Family Fund
Larry and Karen Mulder Fund
Carol and David Myers Fund
NBD Fund
Peter and Sheila Neydon Fund
Thomas and Virginia Nickel Fund
Eileen and John Nordstrom Family Fund
ODL, Incorporated Fund
PNC Fund
PRI Fund of CFHZ
Peter and Marguerite Meyer Prins Fund
John and Ann Query Community Fund
Quincy Street, Inc. Fund
Harvey and Ruth Rankens Family Fund
Jerrald H. and Elsie Redeker Family Fund
Sam and Laura Redeker Fund
Carol R. Rickey Fund
Keith Roelofs Unrestricted Fund
John and Ada Rooks Fund
Bob and Connie Sikkel Fund
Sligh Furniture Co. Fund
Smith Gas Liquids / Van Heck Family Fund
Gary and Linda Speet Community Fund
John and Judy Spoelhof Fund
Steketee-Van Huis, Inc. Fund
Marcia and Stanley Stynes Fund
TNT Roofing, Inc.
Townsend Family Fund
Trendway/George and Lucile Heeringa Fund
USF Holland Inc. Fund
John A. Van Den Bosch Co. Fund
Donald J. and Nell Van Dyke Family Fund
Mickie Lamb Van Eyl Fund
Vern and Betty Van Kley Family Fund
Gordon and Margaret Van Wylen Fund
Earle Vande Poel Fund
Bill Vanderbilt Fund
David and Jayne VerLee Fund
James M. and Jean K. Watt Fund
Paul and Dorothy Winchester Fund
Marvin Henry and Johanna Kooy Witteveen Fund
Worksighted Fund
Zeeland Lumber & Supply Co. Fund
Daniel and Sally Zwier Fund
*Bolded text indicates new fund since last listing.
FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS
These funds allow donors to benefit from the expertise of CFHZ staff while also allowing them to identify an area of personal interest, such as the arts, economic development, education, environment, health, housing, human services, seniors, or youth.
Clayton and Arlene Bakker Family Fund
Chester and Kathryn Baumann Family Fund
Bouws Family Fund for Recreation and Beautification
Brooks Beverage Management Fund
JoAnne V. and James F. Brooks Fund for Affordable Housing
George E. and Nancy Jean Buskirk Fund
Campbell/Beukema Fund for Children’s Services
Children’s Medical Fund
Comerica Bank Fund for Housing Assistance
Community Carbon Fund
Charles J. and Loretta M. Cooper Fund
Randall and Catherine Dekker Fund
Douglas and Sandra DeKock Fund for Historic Preservation
David L. Dirkse Youth Fund
Pat and Herb Eldean Fund
David and Sally Farabee Community Fund for Youth & Diversity
Fifth Third Bank Affordable Housing Fund
Fifth Third Bank Fund to Strengthen the Nonprofit Sector
Michael Fitzharris / Martin Dugan Special Needs Fund
Rudy and Kay Frundt Fund for Affordable Housing/Youth
David J and Linda R Geerlings Community Fund
Gentex Corporation Fund for Youth
Gentex Employee Hardship Fund
Goorhouse Family Fund for Youth
Greenway and Natural Resources Fund
Robert G. and Joan T. Hall-Lalley Fund for Affordable Housing
Dick and Ethie Haworth Economic Opportunity Fund
Heinz USA Holland 100 Year Memorial Fund for Children and Families
Holland Zeeland Dental Society Fund for Children’s Dental Health
Huntington National Bank Arts and Culture Fund
Huntington National Bank Fund for Affordable Housing and Community Development
Kincaid Family Fund
Paul and Jacki Kleinheksel Fund
Lake Michigan Shoreline Endowment Fund
Lakeshore Children’s Health Fund
Lakewood Construction Fund to Strengthen the Nonprofit Sector
Marcia M. and Richard M. Lievense Fund for Arts/Children
Linway Fund
Bruce and Carla Masselink Fund
Benny and Yo-Yo Mavis Fund for Dignity Enrichment
Metal Flow Corporation Fund to Strengthen the Nonprofit Sector
MillerKnoll Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector Fund
Peirce Family Fund
SAF-Holland, Inc. Employees Fund for Older Citizens
Barbara B. And David J. Schipper Early Education Fund
Patrick and Sharon Shanahan Fund for Youth
Ben and Judy Smith Fund for the Arts
Suzanne M. and Marvin E. Stawicki Fund
Cornelius J. Steketee Family Education Fund
Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector Endowment Fund
Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector Evaluation Fund
Town & Country Group Fund
Van Haitsma Family Fund
Janet Camp Van Oss Fine Arts Fund
Ron Vander Schaaf Fund for Positive Parenting
Veneklasen Family Fund
Paul A. VerHage Health Fund
Clark and Shirley Weersing Fund
Wierda and Bosch Foundation Fund for Education
Jim and Gail Wiersma Economic Opportunity Fund
W.K. Kellogg - Holland Youth Fund
W.K. Kellogg - Zeeland Youth Fund
Xylem Water Solutions & Water Technology Fund
*Bolded text indicates new fund since last listing.
THINKING ABOUT STARTING A FUND?
Donors who give a cumulative total of $10,000 may choose to establish and name an Unrestricted or Field of Interest Fund as part of the Community’s Endowment.
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE: EMPOWERING YOUTH LEADERS
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a group of local high school students who are responsible for reviewing and recommending grants for programs that benefit area youth. The mission of the YAC is to empower young people, involve them in the community, and teach them about philanthropy while they serve as stewards through grantmaking. The unique perspectives that each member brings enriches the work of the YAC, fostering dynamic conversation and driving meaningful impact.
CFHZ’s YAC was established in 1991 through a challenge grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Over 200 area high school students have served on the YAC, developing leadership skills and igniting a passion for philanthropy. To date, the YAC has granted almost two million dollars to support Holland/Zeeland area youth!
YAC members meet at least once a month during the school year to review grant applications, visit local nonprofit organizations, and learn about community needs and philanthropy. This year alone, YAC members have demonstrated their commitment to community by:
• Packing nutritious sack lunches at Kids’ Food Basket.
• Representing the Holland/Zeeland area at a state-wide conference for youth advisory committees.
• Taking the QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training with Mosaic Counseling.
• Sorting and cataloging books for Empowering Youth Global Connection.
• Representing YAC and CFHZ by volunteering at community-wide events hosted by Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland, Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative, and the City of Holland.
Through hands-on involvement, grantmaking, and partnerships with local organizations, YAC members are learning the importance of service and philanthropy while actively shaping a brighter future for Holland/Zeeland. We are grateful for their leadership!
MIGUEL MENDOZA
Serving on YAC has helped me develop leadership skills such as time management and communication with the people around me. I strive to work alongside my peers to find a solution that can improve quality of life and provide opportunities. I am grateful for the chance to share my thoughts and ideas, allowing me to make a positive impact on my community.
YAC SPOTLIGHT
MARK AND KAREN PEARSON FUND
FOR MARK AND KAREN PEARSON, PHILANTHROPY IS A NATURAL EXTENSION OF THEIR STRONG COMMITMENTS TO YOUTH AND EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND FAITH. Since settling in Holland in 2006, the Pearsons have become deeply involved in the community, sharing their time, talents, and resources in both personal and professional pursuits. Establishing a donor-advised fund at CFHZ helped them organize their giving and streamline support for causes and organizations they value.
Raised in Wisconsin and Minnesota respectively, Karen and Mark were influenced by families that prioritized service and generosity. Mark, whose father was a chemistry professor, grew up seeing the power of mentorship. His father’s commitment to helping students excel left an impression. “My father positively influenced a tremendous number of people,” he recalls. “I realized early on that I wanted to emulate him and contribute to my community.”
Karen and Mark met through a series of professional and personal connections while working in higher education. After their marriage, they considered where to build their family and found Holland to be a natural fit. A professor of mathematics at Hope College, Mark said, “Any community with a college is enriched by the energy and diversity it brings. West Michigan is unique in how deeply people care about the community and express that through generosity.”
Joshua, Karen, Mark, and Anna Pearson
As they settled into the Holland/Zeeland area, the Pearsons made their own commitments to the community. They were among the early supporters of Eighth Day Farm – a regenerative agriculture organization that seeks to connect people to the land and each other. Fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion is important, leading to investments in CultureWorks, I AM Academy, Hope Church, and Fellowship Reformed Church amongst others. Their support is not only financial but deeply relational, as Karen noted, “We give to organizations that align with our values. It’s a privilege to be a small part of their impact.”
Karen also plays an integral role in the local nonprofit ecosystem as President of Kids Hope USA, an organization that partners with churches and faith-friendly businesses and organizations to connect volunteer mentors with students in elementary and middle schools. Through these mentoring relationships, children gain a stable, supportive adult presence during crucial years for academic and emotional development. Karen and Mark both serve as mentors.
In 2022, the Pearsons established the Mark and Karen Pearson Fund. Motivated by a desire to support the community they cherish, they partnered with CFHZ. “We know the funds that flow through CFHZ are responsibly managed and advance the Foundation’s work,” said Karen. “We choose to house our charitable resources with CFHZ because this is the community where we’ve invested our time and energy. At the same time, we love the flexibility our DAF gives us to support organizations doing important work all over the world.”
Inspired by the values instilled during their childhoods, the Pearsons also saw this fund as a means of creating a legacy. Their children Anna and Joshua serve as legacy advisors, a role that introduces them to the principles of philanthropy. “Our children have shown, through their words and actions, a genuine interest in helping others. We see our DAF as another way to nurture their involvement in the community,” Mark shared. They include their children in discussions about grantmaking and, now that the children hold part-time jobs, encourage them to consider contributing to the fund as well.
For the Pearsons, giving back is a recognition of the opportunities they have received. “Our family has been blessed. It’s a joy to partner with CFHZ as we share some of those blessings and help provide others with stability and empowerment,” they said. “We plan to continue sharing our time, talents, and treasure to help provide others with hope, friendship and opportunities for a brighter future.”
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are the fastest growing giving vehicle in the nation! When you contribute to your fund, you receive an immediate tax deduction and the flexibility to recommend grants to your favorite charitable organizations over time. A DAF at CFHZ also allows you the opportunity to engage your children as advisors during your lifetime and beyond, passing along your family legacy, values, and the joy of giving. We are grateful for the individuals and companies who choose to organize their giving through a fund at CFHZ, as their partnership supports our work in the community.
Agritek Fund
Asselin Family Giving Fund
Bekkering-Van Dorp Donor Advised Fund
Bob and Karrie Bishop Family Fund
BMD Fund
Ryan Boerman Legacy Fund
Dan and Kate Bolt Family Fund
David and Kimberly Bolt Family Fund
John and Nancy Bolt Fund
Boote Family Fund
Bosch Charitable Fund
John and Sharon Bouma Fund
Thomas and Teresa Bouwens Family Fund
Tom and Ulli Bowen Family Fund
Benjamin and Phyllis Bowmaster Family Fund
Judson A. and Kirby Bradford Advised Fund
Brave Pay It Forward Fund
The Brooks Family Fund
Brooks Family Community Fund
Scott and Amanda Brooks Family Advised Fund
Brown Family Fund
Jeannette Brownson Building Beloved Communities Fund
Jim and Martie Bultman Advised Fund
By Design Endowment Fund
David and Sandra Cammenga Charitable Fund
Zach and Joanna Cammenga Family Fund
Caroline’s P.E.A.C.H. Fund
Croucher-Dugan Family Fund
Richard and Margaret Darby Family Fund
Lee and Linda De Visser Fund
Joshua De Young Memorial Endowment Fund
Dekker Family Advised Fund
Den Herder Family Foundation
Barbara R. Den Herder Family Advised Fund
Matthew and Katherine Den Herder Community Fund
Bret and Erin Docter Family Fund
Donnelly Tulu Advised Fund
Stephanie and James Edewaard Gift Fund
Alan R. and Marcia J. Elgersma Fund
Kathy and Wayne Elhart Fund
Wayne Elhart Be NICE Memorial Fund
Enviro-Clean Services Fund
EV Construction Co Advised Fund
David and Sally Farabee Advised Fund for Youth & Diversity
First National Bank of Michigan Charitable Fund
Franz Family Fund
Frauenheim Family Fund
Judy Gaydos Advised Fund
Geenen DeKock Properties Fund
David J and Linda R Geerlings Advised Fund
Scott and Jaclyn Geerlings Family Fund
Community Share - A Gentex Charitable Fund
Tom and Joan Genzink Family Fund
Tim and Jodi Gerrits Advised Fund
Gethin Family Fund
Gezon Family Funds
GMB Architecture + Engineering Advised Fund
Daniel and Deborah Goris Advised Fund
Don and Emilie Goris Family Fund
George and Nancy Goris Fund
Bill and Sally Gruppen Family Advised Fund
Angela M. and Mark K. Harder Family Fund
Haworth Helps
Matthew and Jennifer Haworth Family Advised Fund
Don and Jodi Heeringa Family Fund
Helder Family Community Fund
Bill and Maria Hoekstra Family Fund
Tess and Andrew Hoekstra Fund
Jacqueline Hoover Charitable Fund For Women & Women’s Issues
Howard Miller Company Advised Fund
HYP Fund
IHS Fund
Patrick and Jasmine Irish Advised Fund
Shawn and Lindsay Jacob Fund
Charley and LeaAnne Janssen Fund
David and Barbara Janssen Family Advised Fund
Jay and Hazel Janssen Family Advised Fund
John and Sally Janssen Family Advised Fund
Martha L. Janssen Donor Advised Fund
Joe and Anna Johnson Fund
Josh and Mandee Johnson Fund
JR Community Care Fund
Tim and Jill Karsten Advised Fund
Carey and Kimberly Koele Family Fund
Komo Cup Fund
Kooiker Family Fund
Larry & Jeanie Koops Family Fund
Calvin and Julie Kortman Advised Fund
Joyce Kortman Advised Fund
ITB Packaging LLC - Mark Kortman Advised Fund
Dan and Jan Koster Family Fund
Franklin D. Kraai Ice Rink Fund
Lakeshore Economic Development Endowment Fund
Lakewood Cares
Leading by Design - Kingdom Leader Development Fund
Leading by Design - Nonprofit Leader Development Fund
Lori and Matt Lepard Advised Fund
Jim and Sarah Lilly Foundation
Andrew P.D. Linn Legacy Fund
Bruce and Deb Los Family Fund
LVZ, Inc. Fund
Maat Family Giving Fund
Ann Maguire Family Fund
Douglas Maguire Family Fund
Marsilje Family Fund
Martin Family Fund
Mavis Family (LALA) Fund
Gene and Mary McClain Advised Fund
Kevin and Kathy McDowell Family Fund
McParlan Family Fund
Barbara E. Melgaard Charitable Fund
Philip and Martha Menerick Family Fund
Micah 6:8 Fund
Midwest Construction Group Fund
Ian Miskelley Memorial Fund
Morel Family Fund
Karen and Larry Mulder Donor Advised Fund #2
New Holland Brewing Company Fund
Now for the Next Fund
David and Elizabeth Nyitray Family Fund
Scott and Mary Nykerk Family Fund
Oakspring Fund
ODL, Inc. Employee Matching Fund
Jack and Anne Ogilvie Family Fund
OHU Fund
Ottawa County Cold Case Support Fund
Daniel Padnos and Dex Phillip Family Fund
Doug and Nancy Padnos Family Community Fund
Jeffrey and Margaret Padnos Family Community Fund
Shani and Jonathan Padnos Family Foundation
Padnos Family Donor Advised Fund
Robert and Carole Pavloski Charitable Fund
Mark and Karen Pearson Fund
Timothy J. Pennings Advised Fund
PEOPLEIT Community Fund
Paul R. and Jane Ponitz Family Fund
Richard and Barbara Poppe Fund
Richard and Barbara Poppe Charitable Fund
Rodger and Amanda Price Charitable Giving Fund
John and Ann Query Advised Fund
R and B Advised Fund
Brad and Betsy Rhein Giving Fund
Wayne and Shelley Rumsey Fund
Fred and Lynn Rutan Family Donor Advised Fund
Shea Family Fund
Shellenbarger Family Fund
Steve and Lauri Sisson Family Fund
Bob and Lois Sligh Donor Advised Fund
Smith Gas Liquids Company - Van Heck Family Advised Fund
Smith Meoli Family Fund
Sowders Family Fund
Mary and David Spyker Family Fund
Sterken Family Fund
James and Carol Stroop Advised Fund
Robert P. and Joan Swierenga Family Fund
Thomas and Merrill Jane Taylor Charitable Fund
Dr. Richard E. and Kay G. Ten Haken Fund
Berwin and Alice Ten Harmsel Family Fund
Thompson Family Fund
Lyn and Paul Trap Advised Fund
Jon and Susan Van Allsburg Family Fund
Jay and Adelle Van Daalen Fund
Jean Van Daalen Advised Fund
E. F. Van Dorp Family Advised Fund
John and Laurie Van Dyke Family Advised Fund
Vande Wege Family Fund
David and Julie VandenBosch Family Fund
Vander Vliet Family Fund
John Vander Warf and Myna Van Den Berg Advised Fund
William C. and Abigail Vanderbilt Fund
Donald and Mary Ann Van’t Hof Family Fund
Vriezema Family Fund
Dennis and Harriet Walters Charitable Fund
Warren K. and Marcia Westrate Fund
Charles and Shannon Wierda Family Fund
Curt and Christy Wierda Family Fund
Roger and Wilma Winkels Donor Advised Fund
Woman’s Literary Club of Holland Donor Advised Fund
Women of Color Give
Rusty and Jody Wood Community Fund
Alan and Wendy Yamaoka Family Fund
ZFS / Meeuwsen Family Fund
Rick and Carol Zuverink Family Donor Advised Fund
The Doug and Ketzi Zylstra Giving Fund
Ron and Gloria Zylstra Advised Fund
*Bolded text indicates new fund since last listing.
PROACTIVE GRANTS FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Our proactive grant program targets key priorities identified by local nonprofits and community leaders as essential for the Holland/Zeeland area to thrive. We awarded $145,000 to support efforts that provide local children with a consistent, caring adult presence. These initiatives pave the way for a brighter future where everyone in our community can reach their full potential.
SINGLE MOMM
AMOUNT AWARDED: $60,000 over two years
PURPOSE: Establishing Comprehensive Support for Single Moms
To continue the work that began last year as the Traverse City-based nonprofit replicates their model for the Holland/Zeeland area. Following intensive listening sessions, Single MOMM will offer parenting classes, resource navigation assistance, and mental health support services for single mothers.
ARBOR CIRCLE
AMOUNT AWARDED: $30,000
PURPOSE: Increasing Father Friendly Services in Ottawa County
To research, understand, and address the needs and barriers for engaging fathers and father figures, ultimately leading to the development of best practice tools, resources, and training to support them.
“We are so grateful for this opportunity to partner on an initiative specifically supporting fathers - the engagement of fathers and father figures is critical to ensuring families can thrive.”
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LEIGH MOERDYKE, PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF ARBOR CIRCLE’S PREVENTION AND ADVOCACY DIVISION
RADIANT ROOTS DOULAS NETWORK
AMOUNT AWARDED: $25,000
PURPOSE: Doula Services and Community Birthing Classes
To expand doula services and community birthing classes in Ottawa County. Radiant Roots Doula Network helps new parents care for themselves and their babies and create a solid foundation for the months and years ahead.
MIDTOWN COUNSELING SERVICES
AMOUNT AWARDED: $30,000
PURPOSE: Family/Parental Engagement in On-Site School Counseling for HPS. To deepen family and parental engagement in on-site school counseling at Holland Public Schools by offering free counseling to family members of the student being counseled.
For seven years, Midtown Counseling Services has partnered with Holland Public Schools (HPS) to offer an Onsite School Counseling Program. Specialized youth therapists provide trauma-focused counseling to students during the school day, helping address the rising rates and complexity of mental health challenges facing our community’s youth.
Recent studies show that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are alarmingly prevalent across Ottawa County. ACEs include exposure to domestic violence, neglect, the incarceration of a parent, and exposure to substance abuse. Children exposed to ACEs are at higher risk of mental health issues, substance abuse, and challenges in academic and socio-emotional development.
ACEs also have an impact across generations. When individuals who were exposed to ACEs become parents themselves, they often struggle to create stable, supportive environments for their children.
Robert VanWyngarden of Midtown Counseling said, “Based on what we know about the cyclical nature of trauma, we felt called to leverage our existing studentcounselor relationships and reach out to students’ families. This expansion of our services is vital to creating healthier families and a healthier community, but we needed support to make it happen.”
CFHZ awarded $30,000 to support Midtown as they launched their Family/Parental Engagement in Onsite Counseling for Holland Public Schools. Midtown Counseling
Services’ work aligns directly with our proactive grant priority of increasing the consistency of a healthy parent or other caring adult relationship in kids’ lives by providing trauma-focused care to students and their family members. Extending their services to students’ parents and caregivers helps mitigate the long-term effects of ACEs and fosters physically and emotionally safe and stable environments for local children.
With this grant, Midtown Counseling Services will offer free counseling for family members of students already receiving support, as well as parenting classes. These classes, led by Midtown counselors, include options for Spanish-speaking parents, ensuring that language is not a barrier. In addition, Midtown will introduce art therapy and life skills groups, which will allow students and caregivers to practice skills together, from cooking to gardening, in a therapeutic setting. These activities offer families opportunities to build strong, supportive bonds, fostering mutual understanding and resilience through shared experiences.
“During my tenure at HPS, mental health support for our students has been our greatest need,” shared Nick Cassidy, Superintendent. “Midtown’s presence in our schools serves as a vital conduit for reaching parents and caregivers, offering them the support and resources they need to foster positive relationships with their children, and fortifying and healing families.”
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YOUR GIFT, ALWAYS RELEVANT: TODAY, TOMORROW, AND FOREVER
For over seven decades, CFHZ has been deeply rooted in Holland/Zeeland. We’ve dedicated ourselves to ensuring a thriving community for all who call this beautiful place home. Your gift to the Community’s Endowment ensures that we can continue to grow, responding to promising opportunities and pressing needs for generations to come.
Give securely online at cfhz.org/give
*Please note these important year-end gifting reminders. The CFHZ office will be open until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31.
GIFTS OF STOCK: Shares must be received into a CFHZ brokerage account before 4 p.m. E.S.T. on December 31 to be receipted as a 2024 gift. It is recommended that you discuss this early in December with your broker, as processing times vary. The gift is not completed until CFHZ receives the funds.
GIFTS BY CREDIT CARD: Whether received online, by mail, or by phone, credit cards must be charged by midnight on December 31 within the time zone the gift was made to be receipted as a 2024 gift.
GIFTS BY CHECK: If you mail a check, the envelope must be postmarked by December 31 to be receipted as a 2024 gift.
GIFTS BY WIRE TRANSFER: Gifts of cash must be received via cash wire transfer into a CFHZ bank account by 4 p.m. on December 31 to be receipted as a 2024 gift.
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Horizon Bank’s sponsorship of this newsletter is one of many ways we are involved in the Holland/Zeeland community. By meeting this goal of the Bank, we are also able to further the Foundation’s mission for our community to thrive today, tomorrow, and forever.
