Winter 2023 Newsletter

GIVING

MATTERS COMMUNIT Y FOUNDATION OF THE HOLLAND/ZEELAND AREA

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tom Den Herder, Chair Erin Avery Zylman, Chair Elect Diane Kooiker, Past Chair Jasmine Irish, Secretary Scott Brooks, Treasurer Ed Amaya Leslie Brown Sue Franz Tim Hemingway Micki Janssen Jonathan Padnos Jean Ramirez Lucia Rios Deb Sterken

FOUNDATION STAFF Patrick Cisler President/CEO Colleen Hill Vice President of Development and 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 and Events Officer Kent Baar Finance Associate Ellie Davis Communications Associate Beth Powers Administrative Assistant

YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Rogen McLean, Chair Danielle Lebster Karinna Martinez, Chair Elect Miguel Mendoza Brooke Lewis, Distribution Anna Novakoski Committee Representative Yazlén Ochoa Georgia Crandell, Secretary Zack Ramsdell Jacob Anagnostopoulos, Jaquelin Romero Treasurer Abbi Rozman Xiomara Alonzo Thy Tran Megan DeVisser Evelynn Travers Sami DeVries Katelyn Witte Lilliana Gitler Winni Xu

WELCOMING OUR PRESIDENT/CEO, PATRICK CISLER! Born and raised in Holland, Patrick Cisler has deep roots in this community. His father worked for Prince Corporation, his mother volunteered at Holland Hospital, and his brother serves as a police officer in Zeeland. Patrick and his wife Elyse have two young children, Finley and Brady, and enjoy spending time as a family in West Michigan’s many beautiful outdoor spaces. Previously, Patrick served as the founding Executive Director of the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance and Community SPOKE for 10 years. He stepped into the role of President/CEO at CFHZ in May. You have been leading the Foundation for six months. How would you sum up the experience so far?

Lifegiving. I have really prioritized getting out and meeting with donors, nonprofit leaders, and other key partners. Hearing their motivations, passions, and the impact they are having in the community, and how CFHZ can partner with them, affirms for me why I am here.

Most of your career has been in economic and community development. What attracted you to this type of work?

I have a passion for “big picture” community development work that really moves the needle. I enjoy playing the role of a connector in bringing different people, organizations, and perspectives together to collaborate for a thriving community. At CFHZ, I once again have the opportunity to play the role of connector, this time between those who serve the community by giving and those who serve the community by doing.

We all know leadership isn’t easy. What drew you to the President/CEO role at the Community Foundation?

A long-time mentor has asked me many times over the years, “where can you do the most good?” At this point in my life and career, the answer to that question is, “at the helm of CFHZ.” It was an amazing opportunity to live fully into my personal mission and help the Holland/Zeeland community become a thriving place for all.

From your perspective, what’s one challenge facing our community? And how will CFHZ play a role in helping to solve that challenge?

One that has been on my mind lately is education and specifically post-secondary educational attainment.

For a region with good school systems, we have relatively low post-secondary attainment rates compared to other Michigan communities. We also know that cost is the primary barrier to obtaining a postsecondary degree. One very concrete way CFHZ is helping address this challenge is through the Holland/ Zeeland Promise Scholarship Program. Thanks to some amazing staff and the generosity of donors, we are able to cover the expense of post-secondary tuition while also providing side-by-side support services to local students during their time in school.

Are there any opportunities you are excited about for CFHZ and our community?

I’m excited about the role CFHZ can play in continuing to inspire the spirit of giving and service in our families, companies, schools, faith institutions, and neighborhoods. We all have a role to play in helping shape the community we want to live in.

If someone wants to reach out and schedule time with you, how can they connect?

Email me at pcisler@cfhz.org or call me at the office (616-396-6590) and I’d be happy to meet!

2023 CELEBRATION OF PHILANTHROPY Almost 800 community members, nonprofit partners, and donors gathered at the Holland Civic Center for our annual Celebration of Philanthropy. This year, we recognized those who are turning their charitable passions into legacies, and featured videos about Compassionate Heart Ministries, I AM Academy, and Nate and Heather Volkema. Special thanks to our generous event sponsors, including Legacy sponsor Warner Norcross + Judd.

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: THE FARMHOUSE DELI We are grateful to the restaurant and bar partners, like The Farmhouse Deli, who help make our Celebration of Philanthropy event possible.

We asked owner Christine Ferris to share why she chooses to be part of this event each year.

“Supporting CFHZ is one of the most effective ways to positively impact our community because their reach is wide and incredibly well curated. They distribute endowment funds to a wide range of nonprofits that help so many in our community. The Celebration is always a fun evening with guests who are united in their desire to contribute to our community’s wellbeing. Those are the sort of people I want to feed and thank for their commitment to philanthropy!

We are happy to be part of this fun atmosphere each year.”

Christine Ferris, Owner, The Farmhouse Deli WINTER 2023 CFHZ NEWSLETTER 2

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. The Community’s Endowment supports our ability to make lasting positive change through proactive and responsive grants, and efforts to strengthen the local nonprofit sector.

We recognize and thank the following donors who contributed to the Community’s Endowment between September 2022 and September 2023. We make every effort to ensure donor names are listed correctly. If you have a concern related to this donor list, please contact our office at 616-396-6590.

Roger and Susan Addelson Agritek Industries John and MaryJean Allen Dave and Jane Armstrong Jerry and Kathy Baarman John and Gwen Bartels Kathie Baumann Douglas and Shirin Becker Jerry and Lois Becksford Ev Beemer Bob and Jennifer Bieri Jim and Andrea Bishop José and Juanita Bocanegra George and Sibilla Boerigter Lois Boersma Keith and Judy Boonstra James and Karen Bos Lila Bouwens John and Bonnie Bouws Bradford Company Tom and Kathy Bradford Judson and Kirby Bradford Dale and Sue Brisboe Roger and Rose Brondyke Scott and Amanda Brooks Jim and Donna Brooks Leslie Brown Roger Brummel Jay and Christi Bruns Steve and Krystal Bulthuis Harry and Mary Burgess James and Dorothy Chamness Michael and Wendy Cheek 3 CFHZ NEWSLETTER WINTER 2023

Patrick and Elyse Cisler Michael and Amy Cooke Larry and Connie Corriveau Ruth Cronk Larry and Ruth Custer Larry and Linda De Roo Tom and Sue Den Herder Chuck and Barb DePree Rick and Elly DeVries David Dini David Dirkse DISHER Corp.

Monica Donnelly Robert and Bertha Drew Douglas and Pamela Dreyer Jim and Stacy Edewaard James and Diana Elshoff Kenneth and Barbara Eriks Thomas and Susan Ervine EV Construction Peter and Marty Everts Fifth Third Bank Janice Fike Dale and Karen Flowerday Patricia Flynn Paul and Janice Geerlings Fred and Gail Geiger Leo and Sue Gerhardstein Zach Gethin Jeffrey and Karen Goorhouse Mike and Rachel Goorhouse George and Nancy Goris Jeffrey and Catherine Green

Jim and Janet Hagel Ben and Debbie Hancock Kenneth and Berniece Harper Richard and Ethie Haworth Eric and Melinda Heiberg Paul and Nancy Heineman Stephen Hemenway Timothy and Anne Hemingway Robert Herppich C Gail Hibbard Scott Hice Michael and Colleen Hill Paul and Nancy Hillegonds Terry and Ruth Hofmeyer Greg and Alison Holcombe Dianne Hoyt Kerry and Mary Irons Jay and Hazel Janssen Family Advised Fund Charley and LeaAnne Janssen Dave and Barb Janssen Jay and Hazel Janssen Fund John and Sally Janssen Micki Janssen John A. Van Den Bosch Co. Bruce and Margie Johnson Jeff Johnson and Beth Peter Robert and Cheryl Johnson Andrew and Lauryn Keizer Elizabeth E. Kidd and David C. Hill Dave and Alysha Kirkwood Dan and Cindy Kleinheksel Brad and Ellen Klow Stan and Jayne Konynenbelt

Graydon and Sandra Kooiker Larry and Diane Kooiker Brian and Cathy Koop Lakeshore Glass and Metals Lakewood Construction Joan Lalley Rich and Sharon LeBlanc Thelma (Tommye) Leenhouts Michael and Jennifer LeFebre Dick and Pat Leppink Robert and Barbara Lock Mike and Jan Lozon Jessica Lynch Bill and Cindy Lyzenga M. W. Watermark LLC Douglas and Nancy MacDonald Rose Mannes Sam and Jean Martin Calvin and Nancy Matthysse Jeffrey and Renee McParlan Metal Flow Corporation Glenn and Barbara Meyaard Christopher and Shanna Meyer Marj Meyers Alan and Mary Miller MillerKnoll Foundation Tom and Cathy Mitchell Rich and Lisa Mosher Don and Susan Mulder Haans and Anita Mulder James and Nancy Mulder Roger and Beverly Mulder Dick and Susan Muzzy David and Carol Myers Eileen Nordstrom Nancy Nordstrom Norman Family Foundation William and Lori Notier Onequest Family Foundation Pamela Padding PADNOS Jonathan and Shani Padnos Plascore, Inc. Rob and Cindy Pocock Dave and Shelley Pohanka Kathleen Stewart Ponitz Cliff and Nancy Ponstein Eric and Lisa Post Kate Reck Daniel and Jennifer Remondino Bill and Maura Reynolds Robert and Linda Rynbrandt David and Barbara Schipper Melanie Scott

William and Krista Seabolt Carolyn Sharda Dorothy Sherburne Mark Sherwood and Saralyn Coupe Robert and Connie Sikkel William Sikkel Marc Smeyers Henley Smith Smith Gas Liquids Company Fred and Rosemary Sotok Gary and Linda Speet Robert and Barbara Selig Marvin Stawicki Joseph and Lisa Stefanovsky Spencer and Wendy Steggerda Bob and Deborah Sterken Techno-Coat, Inc. Hubert and Tena Timmer TNT Roofing, Inc. Town & Country Group Daniel and Ann Van Eerden Rodney and Ginger Van Gelder Bev Van Genderen Van Hill Furniture, Inc. Ellen Van Raalte-Frieswyk Ross and Shelly Vande Wege Vaughn and Dawn VandenBrink Barbara Vander Haak Ron Vander Schaaf Peter and Diane Vandermeer Jack and Brenda Vandermeulen Ron and Jacki VanderSlik Ike and Norma Vande Wege Mitch and Debbie Veldheer Norm and Lynn VerHage Robert and Marjorie Visscher Mary Jo Voss Ron and Mary Voss Loren and Lisa Vredevoogd Catherine Wasson Barry and Judy Werkman Steve and Nancy Wessels Greg and Barb Widener Chad and Cindi Wiersma Lee and Robin Williams-Voigt Rusty and Jody Wood John and Lois Workman Kent and Carrie Ypma Zeeland Wood Turning Works, Inc. David and Jan Zessin David and Karen Zwart Robert and Jane Zwiers

A LASTING LEGACY As the endowment grows, so does the impact we can create Today, Tomorrow, and Forever. In 2023, CFHZ received an almost $1.5 million estate gift!

This generous donor disclosed their commitment during the Today. Tomorrow. Forever campaign in 2015, which raised awareness of the Community’s Endowment and the accessibility and long-term impact of estate gifts. The campaign ultimately created over 100 new legacy commitments for the Foundation.

“We are grateful to the donor of this estate gift for their incredible support of the Community’s Endowment. As an organization, we rely upon the resources available in the Endowment to create impact by responding to our community’s most pressing needs and promising opportunities, even as they change over time,” said Patrick Cisler, President/CEO.

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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 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 Magna Donnelly Corporation 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 Haworth, Inc. Fund G.W. and Edna Haworth 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 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 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 Larry and Karen Mulder Fund Haans and Anita Mulder Family 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 Fundnity 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 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 *Highlight indicates new fund since last listing

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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 David and Sally Farabee Community Fund for Youth & Diversity Fifth Third Bank Fund to Strengthen the Nonprofit Sector Michael Fitzharris / Martin Dugan Special Needs Fund Pat and Herb Eldean Fund Fifth Third Bank Affordable Housing Fund Rudy and Kay Frundt Fund for Affordable Housing/Youth Gentex Employee Hardship Fund Gentex Corporation Fund for Youth 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. Schipper Early Education Fund Patrick and Sharon Shanahan Fund for Youth Siemens Water Technology Fund 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 Early Childhood Development 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 YAC Grant Fund W. K. Kellogg - Holland Youth Fund W.K. Kellogg - Zeeland Youth Fund *Highlight 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.

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RESPONSIVE GRANTS Our responsive grantmaking program invests in opportunities across a broad range of issue areas. In 2023, we distributed over $434,000 to local organizations working to address affordable housing, help individuals with disabilities and their families, encourage community-based leadership, and more.

LAKESHORE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Critical Home Repair Program

BENJAMIN’S HOPE This Is Home

Amount Awarded: $60,000 over two years Purpose: To address the affordable housing crisis through keeping people in the homes they own to begin with. Lakeshore Habitat’s Critical Home Repair Program helps homeowners in the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) population complete repairs to make their home a safe and stable place to live.

Amount Awarded: $40,000 Purpose: To respond to the severe shortage in our area for Specialized Residential Housing, Benjamin’s Hope is building two additional homes on its 53-acre campus to welcome and serve 12 new adults affected by autism.

GRANT ME HOPE Grant Me Hope Homes - The Rock Amount Awarded: $40,000 Purpose: To launch services for male former foster youth at the old Rock Island Restaurant that has been remodeled into a dormitory style home. Providing safe and supportive transitional housing with programs to meet the needs of former foster youth will assist these young adults with learning the skills and saving the money they need to transition to successful independent living.

3SIXTY Place-Based Leadership

LATIN AMERICANS UNITED FOR PROGRESS LAUP Community Center Development Amount Awarded: $40,000 Purpose: To develop an empty warehouse connected to the LAUP office into a center for community development, events, and increased program offerings. The space will serve as a safe, trusted gathering place to give current and future generations of the Hispanic/Latino community opportunities to socialize, learn, and access resources and opportunities to thrive.

THE RINK FUND City of Holland Ice Skating Park

Amount Awarded: $33,000 Amount Awarded: $35,000 over two years Purpose: To construct an outdoor ice-skating park in downtown Purpose: To support the launch of a leadership program in Holland’s Holland that will serve as a space for collective joy for all residents, Eastcore neighborhood that equips residents with processes and while also inviting additional tourism and business to the area. tools they can use to continue making sustainable change for themselves and their community. Since 2005, 3Sixty has been working in Eastcore to build a living community: one where each resident feels equally known and committed to the well-being of the neighborhood.

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EMPOWERING YOUTH GLOBAL CONNECTION Expanding EYGC Cultural Programming Amount Awarded: $32,900 over two years Purpose: To expand capacity to grow cultural appreciation classes and add a new life-skills class for teens coming from immigrant or adoptive families. Immigrant teens are vulnerable to additional stress and anxiety during adolescence and are often relied heavily upon by their parents and younger siblings.

THE LUCAS PROJECT Respite Farm Days Amount Awarded: $30,000 Purpose: To renovate a large barn into a respite program for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. The Lucas Project offers opportunities for growth, development, and respite to families with children who have high support needs.

GREAT LAKES URBAN RESTORATION NETWORK Cultivating Connection & Change in Southwestern Holland Amount Awarded: $30,000 Purpose: To replicate a successful community connector model and empower residents to facilitate change to build strong and safe neighborhoods. Southwestern Holland has the highest concentration of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color residents in the Holland/Zeeland Area and has also experienced some of the highest levels of economic distress.

KIDS’ FOOD BASKET Ottawa and Allegan County Farm Initiative Greenhouse and Learning Barn

HOLLAND MUSEUM Addressing Accessibility Amount Awarded: $23,733 Purpose: To increase accessibility in the Museum’s spaces through the installation of a hearing loop system, addition of headsets for guided tours, updated signage, and installation of ADA power door operators.

These accessibility improvements will provide a more equitable experience and accessible space for all who visit.

Amount Awarded: $25,000 Purpose: To support the construction of a Learning Barn and Greenhouse to enhance operations of the Ottawa County Farm. The Greenhouse and Learning Barn will provide an all-inclusive approach BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER HOLLAND to addressing food insecurity that couples increasing food access and Southside Unit Entrance and Safety Improvements nutrition education programming.

Amount Awarded: $20,000 Purpose: To provide student members and their families utilizing the southside facility with a safer and more dignified arrival and ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY CENTER OF THE MIDWEST departure experience.

Michigan Power Plants to Parklands (P2P)

Amount Awarded: $15,000 Purpose: To help ELPC’s P2P project seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity that has emerged with the closure of Consumer Energy’s J.H. Campbell coal plants in West Olive to clean up and transition the retired coal plants to expand nearby public parklands and beaches; protect water resources; and provide grid-connected large-scale solar energy generation and energy storage resources.

HAND2HAND Nutrition Packs and Backpacks Amount Awarded: $9,800 Purpose: To supply 1,857 Holland/Zeeland area students ages 3-18, with a backpack containing nutrition information, a water bottle, and healthy snacks. This approach removes barriers and puts tools directly in families’ hands to build healthy eating habits.

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CFHZ SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Few factors are more critical to a child’s current and long-term well-being than the consistent presence of caring adults in their lives and a physically and emotionally safe environment. However, many children in our community experience significant instability at home for reasons ranging from the financial and logistical challenges faced by single parents, to the difficulty of creating consistent family routines for parents who work multiple jobs or off shifts, the absence of a parent due to incarceration, or the difficulties of healthy parenting for individuals who experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) themselves.

Through our proactive grantmaking program, the Community Foundation invested $130,000 towards efforts to reduce the number of kids growing up with significant instability in their home environment, while also meeting children and families who are currently living these realities with the support they need to reduce potential harm and provide pathways for hope and healthy relationships.

MOVEMENT WEST MICHIGAN – Laying the Foundations for Comprehensive Support for Single Moms

WEST MICHIGAN MARRIAGE CENTER – Marriage Restoration Track

Amount Awarded: $40,000 Amount Awarded: $30,000 Purpose: To support the development and implementation of the threePurpose: To support Movement West Michigan in piloting a part Marriage Restoration Track and extend scholarship opportunities for program for single mothers in the Holland/Zeeland area that those facing financial barriers to participation. West Michigan Marriage addresses the core issues of single motherhood and provides Center (WMMC) works with couples whose marriage is in crisis, often on innovative and diverse solutions for families desiring to reach self- the brink of divorce. Their model uses empirically validated Emotionally sufficiency. Based on a program developed by the Single Momms Focused Therapy (EFT), which regards the security of partner connection organization in Traverse City, the pilot will involve intensive as the best lever for change in a dysfunctional relationship and a necessary listening efforts to understand the needs of single mothers in our source of both couple and individual growth. If parents are able to find a community and use their feedback to inform future programming. healthy path forward for their marriage, that can have a profound lasting impact on them and their ability to have a consistent healthy relationship MOMSBLOOM – Postpartum Support Ottawa County Chapter with their children.

Amount Awarded: $60,000 over two years Purpose: To help MomsBloom expand into Ottawa County.

MomsBloom serves families in the immediate weeks and months “We are committed to mobilizing collaborative effort to after a child is born, using evidence-based practices to screen for support healthy families in our community. This grant from post-partum depression, provide referrals to community resources, CFHZ will allow us to do critical research, build support, and give direct assistance to the household. They prioritize serving and pilot programs that can have a transformative impact single mothers, new parents who don’t have family or friends on local single moms and their families.” nearby, and others who lack support systems. Helping new parents – Rev. Kory Plockmeyer navigate their roles and care for themselves and their babies is Executive Director, Movement West Michigan critical to creating a solid foundation for the family.

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GRANT SPOTLIGHT

MomsBloom Expands Into Ottawa County The days and weeks after a child is born are often challenging for families as they navigate changing routines, post-partum health concerns, and feelings of overwhelm and anxiety. This season of life can be even harder for mothers without a reliable support network of family or friends. MomsBloom was founded in 2008 to step into the gaps for families without support systems, meeting their needs with compassionate and hands-on assistance.

The co-founders of the organization met in a playgroup for their children, where they shared details of their difficult post-partum experiences and began imagining ways to serve mothers and infants in the first three months after childbirth. The seed money for the organization was provided by a local family, who decided to forgo holiday gifts that year and make an impactful gift to launch MomsBloom.

Under the leadership of Carrie Smith, Executive Director since 2016, MomsBloom has grown to serve 400 families in Kent County. The organization uses a volunteer-based model, recruiting, training, and matching passionate community members with local families who need postpartum assistance. Volunteers tailor their visits to unique needs of the household, providing a listening ear, doing light housework, caring for the infant or siblings so parents can shower or rest, and referring to community resources like mental health services if needed.

One volunteer, Donna, came to MomsBloom hoping to be matched with families where the children did not have grandparents. She matched with five families over the course of several years and has continued her relationship

with all of them beyond the three months of volunteer time offered by MomsBloom.

Known affectionately as “Grandma Donna,” she attends birthday parties, celebrates kindergarten graduations, and continues to be a pillar of support for those families.

“What we’re aiming to do is help improve outcomes for postpartum mothers and babies,” said Carrie. “Many aspects of the postpartum experience are universal, but they impact populations including women of color and those with limited household incomes at a much greater rate. As a volunteer-based organization, we have the ability to serve a diverse range of clients while prioritizing those without an existing support system.”

MomsBloom prioritizes collaboration in achieving positive outcomes for volunteers, clients, and the organization. A pilot program with Grand Valley State University’s Kirkhof College of Nursing allowed students to volunteer with MomsBloom while gaining clinical hours. They also gained perspective on the struggles of motherhood, equipping them to compassionately screen patients for post-partum health concerns. That pilot was so successful that it is now being duplicated

with Hope College’s nursing department.

CFHZ recently granted $60,000 over two years to MomsBloom to assist in their expansion into Ottawa County. “We know there’s a tremendous amount of need.

There are lots of possibilities to build partnerships with Ottawa County-based organizations and faith institutions and begin relationship building with individuals who have reached out about volunteering,” said Carrie.

“We are grateful to CFHZ for helping open the door and adding to the momentum as we expand. As long as there are new parents in the community, our services will be necessary to help create thriving children and families.”

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Carina Aguilar High School: West Ottawa High School Attending: Western Michigan University

MEET THE 2023 HOLLAND/ZEELAND PROMISE SCHOLARS The Holland/Zeeland Promise program welcomed 15 local students (our largest cohort to date) in 2023! An academic scholarship for students with high financial need, proven academic success, and motivation to achieve the goal of a college or technical degree, the Promise covers tuition, books, and room and board. It is renewable for additional undergraduate years dependent on students remaining in good academic standing.

The Promise offers a side-by-side approach, providing support for students’ financial and academic needs, and offering resources for their mental and emotional wellbeing. Local partners Mosaic Counseling and Thompson M-TEC assist CFHZ staff with these side-by-side supports.

The program is funded by generous local donors whose support helps these exceptional students gain access to opportunities, realize their academic goals, and achieve their dreams.

A few of our 2023 Promise Scholars shared updates on their first semesters.

Between meeting new friends, finding favorite study spots, and volunteering, they are thriving!

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Galilea Bahena High School: West Ottawa High School Attending: Grand Valley State University “My first semester at GVSU has been going well. I've found a great group of friends that motivate me to be a good student and we meet to study together. Grand Valley has plenty of activities and clubs that have helped me gain more connections and the professors are nice!”

April Bith High School: West Ottawa High School Attending: Wayne State University “This semester has been filled with a lot of change and adjustments, but it’s been fun so far! I’ve loved getting to know so many new people from different communities. My favorite part of school so far is the flexibility of my schedule, and having the freedom to plan out my day in a way that works best for me.”

Valentin Fauque High School: Zeeland East High School Attending: The University of Michigan

Juan Gomez High School: West Ottawa High School Attending: Michigan State University

Jennifer Gomez-Pedraza High School: Holland Early College Attending: Grand Valley State University “The best thing about this semester is my study spots around campus. I can sit in a comfortable place with a great view and be extremely productive. It truly gives me a feeling of independence.”

Lucy McRae-Hernandez High School: Zeeland East High School Attending: Michigan State University “College is such a fun experience and it’s truly a new start. I joined the Euchre club and it’s something I look forward to every week. It gives me time away from academics and I’ve gotten to meet so many people!”

Yesenia Rios Natalie Goulooze High School: Holland Early College Attending: Michigan State University

High School: West Ottawa High School (graduated in 2022) Attending: Northern Michigan University “This semester has been filled with so much fun! Alongside my schoolwork, I planned events for the Latinx Student Union during Hispanic Heritage Month.”

Roger Hernandez High School: Black River Public Schools Attending: The University of Michigan (Ross School of Business) “My semester has been going well. I’ve made good friends and have joined clubs. I am continuing to grow my faith and volunteer regularly. All good things here in Ann Arbor!”

Mohammedfadi Kalahji High School: Holland High School Attending: Grand Valley State University

Amanda McCleery High School: Zeeland East High School Attending: The Culinary Institute of Michigan, Baker College “Culinary school has been so much fun! Even though I’m currently working through my general education classes, I’ve still been able to enjoy working with peers who are just as passionate about the food industry as I am. I have been able to get involved as a tutor, get to know my chef instructors, and make friends with similar interests.”

Ashley Ruiz High School: Holland Early College Attending: Grand Valley State University

Isabel Shepard High School: West Ottawa High School Attending: Saginaw Valley State University

Giselle Torres High School: Holland High School Attending: Grand Valley State University “The semester is going great! I’m having a lot of fun being a part of clubs such as rock climbing and Folklórico, which teaches and celebrates a Mexican cultural dance.”

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SPOTLIGHT ON ZEELAND HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1966 Promise Scholarship Fund

Earlier this year, the Zeeland High School (ZHS) Class of 1966 established a permanent named fund at the Community Foundation to benefit the Holland/Zeeland Promise scholarship program. A few members of the 1966 class were already supporting the Promise through their personal philanthropy, and felt the program was deserving of additional resources. They presented it to their classmates as an opportunity for the ZHS Class of 1966 to create a lasting legacy and support the educational goals of bright young students, many of whom return to the area after graduation to live, work, and continue to give back to the community.

An additional motivator was the opportunity for the ZHS Class of 1966 to “rival their rivals” – and engage in a friendly competition with the Holland High School Class of 1966. The HHS Class of 1966 established a permanent named fund at CFHZ in support of the Holland/Zeeland Promise in 2021 and have raised over $100,000 for their fund so far. The founding members of the HHS Class of 1966 hoped to inspire other graduating classes to support the Promise as a legacy project. Both classes agree the competition is worthwhile when it benefits local youth.

The ZHS Class of 1966 kicked off their fund at a lunch event this September at local institution, Frank’s. There were 31 ZHS Class of ’66 members present, along with spouses and friends. During the event, it was announced that an anonymous donor will match all donations to their fund up to a total of $10,000! Gifts made through December 31, 2023 will be eligible for the match.

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predictor of positive outcomes for education, workforce, and life success for graduates and their families. The Holland/Zeeland Promise currently boasts a 96% graduation rate, compared to a national average of 63% (National Student Clearinghouse). Past Promise scholars are now working in healthcare, education, and human services, to name a few.

The ZHS Class of 1966 fund and the HHS Class of 1966 fund both contribute to the Promise endowment, which was launched with a one-million-dollar gift from an anonymous donor in 2021. Designed to be a permanent financial resource for the Holland/Zeeland Promise, the endowment has enabled the program to grow in recent years and accept more students while maintaining a high-level of individual support to each scholar.

“The Promise is truly a partnership between scholars, donors, and the Community Foundation,” said Stacy Timmerman, Director of Scholarships.

“It’s a privilege to watch the program evolve and grow, thanks in great part to the generosity of individuals and groups like the ZHS Class of 1966.”

The following donors contributed to the Holland/Zeeland Promise program between September 2022 and September 2023. These partners help empower area students to achieve their dreams of higher education. We are grateful for their support!

We make every effort to ensure donor names are listed correctly. If you have a concern related to this donor list, please contact our office at 616-396-6590.

John and Nicki Arendshorst Thomas and Sharon Arendshorst Dave and Jane Armstrong John and Sommar Boese John and Nancy Bolt Jane Bos Caddie Bradford Robert and Pamela Brolin Jim and Donna Brooks Scott and Amanda Brooks Leslie Brown Eric and Linda Brown John Canfield and Sharon Dwyer Larry and Connie Corriveau Tim and Karen Custer Ronald and Michelle Dalessandro Dean and Mary De Ridder Thomas and Nancy De Vries Jim and Barb DeHaan Robert and MaryJo DeJong Dominique and Julie DeNooyer Robert DeNooyer II and Colette Volkema DeNooyer Robert DeNooyer Chevrolet, Inc Nicole DeNooyer and Chris Taylor David and Lynne Devine Mike and Jennifer DeWaard Michael and Johanna DeWaard David Dirkse Joan Donnelly John and Banba Donnelly Eldean Family Patricia Eldean Eva Eveleth Marlin Feyen and Ruth Posthumus David and Nancy Field Fifth Third Bank Fifth Third Bank Promise Scholarship Fund First National Bank of Michigan Dale and Karen Flowerday Foundation 180 Charles and Sue Freriks

Daniel and Mary George David and Janice Gier Curtis Glupker Bev Grimes Craig and Karen Hall Thomas Harsevoort Stephen Hemenway Timothy and Anne Hemingway Sally Hemmeke William Herpich Michael and Colleen Hill Bill and Maria Hoekstra Holland High School Class of 1966 Promise Scholarship Fund Horizon Bank Patrick and Jasmine Irish John and Sally Janssen David and Tiara Johnson Patrick and Jeanne Kellner Todd and Anne Klipp Philip and Lillian Koning Dan and Jan Koster Kenneth and Joni La Grand Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation Richard and Marcia Lievense Carl and Judtih Manning Sam and Jean Martin Bruce and Carla Masselink Judith Mastenbrook Mary Mouw Haans and Anita Mulder Dick and Susan Muzzy Sally Myrick Paula Nagelvoort Oakspring Fund Jeff and Peg Padnos Doug and Nancy Padnos Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation Kathleen Stewart Ponitz Gabe and Jean Ramirez Mike and Beverly Rannow

Ruth Rose Tom and Sharon Rosine Donald and Kathleen Rynbrandt David and Deborah Sanderson Mary Schakel Paul and Katherine Schoolmeester Mary Schregardus Scott and Jan Spoelhof Foundation Robert and Barbara Selig Dick and Nancy Shepard Stephen and Lauri Sisson Smith Gas Liquids Company Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation Michael and Ann Staed Cory and Lise Steeby Charles and Annie Sterken Bob and Deborah Sterken Jim and Dolly Strikwerda James and Carol Stroop Dave and Linda Thompson Rolfe and Stacy Timmerman Steve and Deb Van Heck Ronald and Gloria Van Lente Glenn and Jackie Van Wieren Ike and Norma Vande Wege Ross and Shelly Vande Wege Ted Vanden Brink A.C. and Melanie VanderKolk Rich and Linda VanderKooi Howard and Julie Veneklasen Alan and Carla Ver Schure Gary and Bobbie Vruggink Jan Wagner Brian and Colleen Walker Greg and Barb Widener Richard and Ruth Winkler Joel and Susan Wolfe David and Margaret Young Zeeland High School Class of 1966 Promise Scholarship Fund Erin Avery Zylman WINTER 2023 CFHZ NEWSLETTER 14

1996 The Zeeland and Holland Community Foundations merge and become the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area.

1951 The Holland Community Foundation is established.

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CELEBRATING OUR HISTORY The Zeeland Foundation

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1973 The Zeeland Community Foundation is established.

September 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of the founding of Zeeland Community Foundation! In 1973, the Zeeland Community Foundation (ZCF) was established to provide a tax-free method for individuals, families, and companies to fund charitable, educational, and civic projects for the greater Zeeland area. The original Board of Trustees was comprised of Melvin Boonstra, Robert Den Herder, Jack DeWitt, Frank Hoogland, Robert Hoover, Ronald Klamt, Raymond Schaap, Adrian Vandenbosch and Ruth Wolbrink.

In the early years of ZCF, the organization funded a wide array of community projects including lighting for local softball fields, advanced medical equipment for heart attack patients, and a location for the Zeeland Historical Society. “Funds were raised and distributed in the same year,” said Ann Query, who served on the ZCF Board starting in 1986 (and later the CFHZ Board). “There wasn’t an endowment. A fundraising goal was set for a particular project, and Board members worked their connections to secure donations.”

In the mid-1990s, ZCF Board Chair, Grace Piersma, and Holland Community Foundation (HCF) Board Chair, Ken Peirce, led their respective organizations in a conversation about a merger. Along with Bill Vanderbilt, President of HCF, they worked diligently to build trust in the respective communities. The opportunity to raise $2 million in unrestricted endowment and complete a second youth endowment fund challenge match from the W.K. Kellogg Company secured the deal.

In 1996, the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area was established. In celebration, one of CFHZ’s first grants was designated to the Paw Paw Drive Pedestrian and Cycling Bridge. “The walking bridge connects the City of Zeeland to Holland Charter Township. It became a symbol of the linked areas and the future of collaboration represented by the Community Foundation,” said Ann. Today, the bridge displays engraved bricks honoring members of the Bridge Builder Legacy Society, individuals who have made legacy charitable commitments which will benefit our community for years to come.

RECOGNIZING THE DEN HERDER FAMILY The Den Herder family are long-standing, valued supporters of the Community Foundation. Tom Den Herder is serving as Chair of our Board of Trustees exactly 50 years after his father, Robert, was the founding Board Chair of the Zeeland Community Foundation!

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DONOR ADVISED FUNDS AT CFHZ Donor advised funds (DAF) are a popular giving and planning tool with a lot of options to consider. In addition to the Community Foundation, many financial firms offer a commercial DAF option. All DAF options provide a flexible, low-cost solution to organize giving by allowing you to take an immediate tax deduction when you make your gift and enjoy the flexibility to recommend grants over time. CFHZ offers its donor-advised fund holders personal attention and deeper connections to the nonprofits whose work is essential to effecting local community change.

THE BENEFITS OF A DAF AT CFHZ CFHZ offers high-level, customized services to its donor-advised fund holders: •

A local team with their finger on the pulse of community needs, the strengths of specific nonprofits, and how to structure grant making for the highest possible community benefit.

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Hands-on assistance from local experts who understand both local needs and welcome the opportunity to research and identify causes aligned with donors’ goals and priorities.

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Opportunities to learn more about specific issue areas, through communications and special events.

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Administrative fees that are reinvested into the community foundation, itself a nonprofit, to help support operations, grow its mission, and help our community thrive now and in the future.

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Personal service by knowledgeable staff to complete gifts of appreciated stock or complex assets such as real estate or closely-held stock.

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Concierge-level service to structure estate gifts to charities or to your DAF to continue a multi-generational giving plan to continue your legacy of giving.

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Personalized philanthropy and corporate giving services to foster a well-rounded, holistic approach to philanthropy and help articulate values and dive deep into interest areas.

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An option to give anonymously, if desired.

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Convenience to automate recurring gifts.

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No required minimum balance to open or maintain a fund.

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Online access to view balances, contributions, and grants 24/7.

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Simple process for requesting grants to favorite charities (online, call, email, stop by).

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All back-office administration, tax receipts, recordkeeping, and other requirements.

Whether you are considering establishing a new DAF or moving an existing DAF, working with CFHZ could be a good fit to help you achieve your charitable goals. Please contact Colleen Hill, Vice President of Development & Donor Services, at chill@cfhz.org or by calling 616–994–8853 for more information about donor advised funds, or any of our other donor services.

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DONOR ADVISED FUNDS Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are the fastest-growing giving vehicle in the nation! They allow you to get the most out of your charitable contributions. 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. The CFHZ staff does all the work in administering the grants for you. A DAF at CFHZ 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.

Agritek Fund Bekkering-VanDorp 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 Jack Bouman Family Fund Thomas and Teresa Bouwens 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 Brokering 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 17 CFHZ NEWSLETTER WINTER 2023

Dekker Family Advised Fund Barbara R. Den Herder Family Advised Fund Den Herder Family Foundation Matthew and Katherine Den Herder Community Fund Bret and Erin Docter Family Fund Donnelly Tulu Advised Fund Stephanie and James Edewaard Gift Fund Edson’s Fund Alan R. and Marcia J. Elgersma Fund Jeff and Cherie Elhart Family Fund Kathy and Wayne Elhart Fund Wayne Elhart Be NICE Memorial Fund Elzinga & Volkers Construction Services Advised Fund Enviro-Clean Dan and Jan Koster Family Fund Enviro-Clean Services Fund Ervine Family Fund David and Sally Farabee Fund for Youth & Diversity Jovo Filips Memorial Fund for Music for Youth 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 Fund 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 Verlin N. Harder and Roberta J. Harder Advised 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 Lester and Vivian Hoogland Advised Fund Jacqueline Hoover Charitable Fund For Women & Women’s Issues Ken and Carol Hopp Advised Fund Emily Horton Memorial Fund Howard Miller Company Advised Fund HYP Fund IHS Fund Patrick and Jasmine Irish Advised Fund Joyce Kortman Advised Fund ITB Packaging LLC - Mark Kortman Advised Fund ITB Packaging LLC - Gene McClain Advised Fund ITB Packaging LLC - Mary McClain Advised Fund Shawn and Lindsay Jacob Fund David and Barbara Janssen Family Advised Fund Jay and Hazel Janssen Family Advised Fund

Charley and LeaAnne Janssen 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 Franklin D. Kraai Ice Rink Fund Lakeshore Economic Development Endowment Fund Lakewood Cares Lanning Trust Contributions Account 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 Linway Advised Fund Lorence and Vander Zwart Fund Bruce and Deb Los Family Fund Scott and Stacey Lubbers Advised Fund Maat Family Giving Fund Ann Maguire Family Fund Douglas Maguire Family Fund Marsilje Family Fund Martin Family Fund Mavis Family (LALA) Fund Kevin and Kathy McDowell Family Fund McParlan Family Fund MDM Fund ZFS / Meeuwsen 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 Advised Fund 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 Paul R. and Jane Ponitz Family Fund Richard and Barbara Poppe Fund Rodger and Amanda Price Charitable Giving Fund Ronald J. and Carol L. Prins Advised Fund John and Ann Query Advised Fund R and B Advised Fund Reading Now Network Fund Brad and Betsy Rhein Giving Fund Wayne and Shelley Rumsey Fund Fred and Lynn Rutan Family Donor Advised Fund Heather Jacob Schaap Retreat 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 David and Jan Smits 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 Berwin and Alice Ten Harmsel Family Fund Thompson Family Fund Ione and Paul Trap Advised Fund Jon and Susan Van Allsburg Family Fund Jean Van Daalen Advised Fund Jay and Adelle Van Daalen Fund E. F. Van Dorp Family Advised Fund Donald J. and Nell Van Dyke Family Fund Vande Wege Family Fund David and Julie VandenBosch Family Fund Vander Vliet Family Fund John and Myna Vander Warf Advised Fund William C. and Abigail Vanderbilt Fund Donn and Marlene VanDerSchie Fund John and Laurie VanDyke Family Advised Fund Donald and Mary Ann Van’t Hof Family Fund Vriezema Family Fund Tony and Evelyn Weller Community Fund Warren K. and Marcia Westrate Fund Charles and Shannon Wierda Family Fund Curt and Christy Wierda Family Fund Windquest Cares 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 Zeeland Lumber and Supply Co. Advised Fund Rick and Carol Zuverink Family Donor Advised Fund The Doug and Ketzi Zylstra Giving Fund Ron and Gloria Zylstra Advised Fund *Highlight indicates new fund since last listing

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YOUR GIFT. ALWAYS RELEVANT. Today, Tomorrow, and Forever.

We’re incredibly thankful to be part of a community where so many people choose to give where they live. For a thriving community, today, tomorrow, and forever, please consider making a gift to grow our Community’s Endowment. * Please note these important year-end gifting reminders. The CFHZ office will be open until 5 p.m. on Friday, December 29.

GIFTS OF STOCK Shares must be received into a CFHZ brokerage account before 4 p.m. E.S.T. on December 29, 2023 to be receipted as a 2023 gift. It is recommended that you discuss this early in December with your broker, as processing times vary.

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 2023 gift.

GIFTS BY CHECK If you mail a check, the envelope must be postmarked by December 31 to be receipted as a 2023 gift. Note, December 31 is a Sunday, and you will want to mail your gift by Saturday, December 30, to be postmarked for a 2023 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 29 to be receipted as a 2023 gift.

UPCOMING EVENTS SAVE THE DATE Mark your calendars for our Annual Luncheon on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Holland Civic Center.

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.

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