2013 Annual Report

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Letter from the Leadership Dear Founders, Donors, Benefactors, and Friends, Thanks to you, 2013 has been a wonderful year for the Eau Claire Community Foundation! The over $790,000 in donations we received helped us be a catalyst for change in the greater Eau Claire area. Thank you for your continued commitment, allowing us to grant much needed support to our non-profit organizations.

We would like to share 2013 highlights: • We awarded more than $310,000 in grants to 58 non-profit organizations.

• We received a grant from the Otto Bremer Foundation to revitalize our website. The new site will include space to share donor and partner stories and will facilitate on-line grant applications.

Watch for our new website, summer of 2014!

• The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation also had an outstanding year – granting over $39,000 to the Eau Claire Area School District.

• 330 guests attended the 12th Annual Children’s Legacy Luncheon in April.

Our upcoming luncheon will be April 24, 2014.

• The Women’s Giving Circle has grown to 155 members and has 6 Life-time members! The Circle is focused on doubling its membership in 2014 through their new “Friendraising” initiative.

We are excited to announce the Board of Trustees approved a 4% distribution policy for 2014. To ensure the most possible dollars are granted to Eau Claire area non-profits, we keep our expenses under 3% of our net assets each year. To do this, we focus on efficient, sustainable practices. We continue to streamline our granting process to reduce paper costs and have adopted a digital records retention policy, which also dramatically reduced the amount of paper we use.

Thank you to our generous donors – past, present, and future. Please contact us or other members of the Eau Claire Community Foundation Board of Trustees to help you shape the community you see in the future. We look forward to working together to make our community even stronger!

For Good. For Eau Claire. For Ever.

Sincerely,

Jane Lokken 2

Board Chair

Sue Bornick

Executive Director

Contents 4 Board of Trustees and Staff 5 Initiatives 6 Access Eau Claire 7 Talley Family Fund 8 Grants 12 Women’s Giving Circle 13 Children’s Legacy Luncheon 14 Funds • Le a ard

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20 Honorariums and Memorials 21 Financials 22 Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation (ECPSF)

Certified For Excellence

Eau Claire Community Foundation 2013 Leadership Award Winner

Betsy Barnes Betsy Barnes was the recipient of the 2013 Leadership Award at the Foundation’s Annual Fall Gathering. Winners of this award have a commitment to philanthropy, which exemplifies the core values of the Eau Claire Community Foundation.

Barnes’ history with the Foundation stretches more than a decade. She began serving as a Trustee in 2003 and as Treasurer from 2006 until the end of her Trustee term in 2009. During her tenor she served on the Development Committee, and in 2006 she joined the Investment Committee and is still an active member.

When the Women’s Giving Circle, a fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation, was established in 2007, Barnes served as the Board of Trustee liaison, Circle Advisory Team Chair, and continues to be an active member of the Women’s Giving Circle. Congratulations and thank you to Betsy for her service, which epitomizes this award!

In 2012, the Eau Claire Community Foundation completed recertification of compliance with National Standards for all U.S. community foundations as set by the Council on Foundations. The rigorous peer review process and evaluation focused on five key areas: Mission, Governance, Stewardship and Accountability, Grantmaking, and Donor Services.

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2013 Board of Trustees Jane Lokken Chair

Suzanne Ashely

David Frederikson

Nicole Lasker

General Manager, Ken Vance Car City

CEO , D Mark Group Inc. d/b/a Manpower

Vice President, Lasker Jewelers

Mark Faanes Vice Chair

Jill Barland

Charles Grossklaus

Leland Mayer, M.D.

Retired Human Resources Management, Phillips Plastics Corporation

Retired CEO , RCU

Orthopedic Surgeon, Mayo Clinic Health System

Lois Krause Treasurer

C. Thomas Dow

Jeff Halloin

Wayne Peters

Laura Talley Secretary

Joe Fesenmaier

Of Counsel, Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C.

Partner, Wipfli LLP

Partner, Chippewa Valley Eye Clinic

Retired Accountant, Community Member

VP - Finance, Mason Companies, Inc.

Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking BMO Harris Bank

President, Landmark Company and Landstar Builders

Owner/Broker, Peters Real Estate & Development LLC

Betsy Kell

Pat Quinn Past Chair

Retired, Community Member

Retired CEO, Ayers Associates

Volunteers and Staff Audit Committee Mark Faanes, Chair Dave Frederikson Jeff Halloin Lois Krause Communications Committee Nicole Lasker, Chair Kristina Aschenbrenner Suzanne Ashley Jill Barland Jerry Berardi Duane Dingmann Michelle Harris Chris Hasenberg Jane Lokken Emily Matchey Wayne Peters Development Committee Laura Talley, Chair Greg Bremer Craig Carlson Linda Danielson B.J. Farmer Chris Hasenberg Jim Pinter Jack Postlewaite Bret Tangley Paul Weinke

Gift Acceptance Mark Faanes, Chair Tom Barland Jane Lokken Lois Krause Wayne Peters Jack Postlewaite Paul Weinke Grant Committee Betsy Kell, Chair Tom Barland Duane Dingmann C. Thomas Dow Mark Faanes Jack Kaiser Courtney Kanz Nicole Lasker Donnie Magadance Karl Murch John Sackett Marcia Van Beek Mary Ann Minton Terry McEnany Investment Committee Charles Grossklaus, Chair Betsy Barnes Matt “Bill” Brunner Duane Dingmann

B.J. Farmer Joe Fesenmaier Dave Frederikson Phil Happe Lois Krause Dan Market Buzz Minton Nominating Committee Mark Faanes, Chair Jon Homstad Dick Larson Jane Lokken Jack Postlewaite Pat Quinn Sue Tietz Paul Weinke Investment Manager Orgel Wealth Management Auditor CliftonLarsonAllen LLP 990 Preparation Wipfli LLP

Leland Mayer, M.D. Sue Tietz Michel Sultan Personnel Committee Jane Lokken, Chair Jill Barland Mark Faanes Sue Tietz Staff Sue Bornick, Executive Director Sharon Peterson, Financial Specialist Scott Morfitt, Grants and Public Relations Specialist Serena Wagner, Graphic Design Intern Elle McGee, Graphic Design Intern (January – June) Laurelyn Sandkamp, Grants and Public Relations Intern (January – June)

Operations Committee C. Thomas Dow, Chair Susan Bruce

Past Chairs 4Dick Cable 1997 - 1999

Jon N. Homstad 1999 - 2001

Jack Postlewaite

Dick Larson

Paul Weinke

Susan Tietz

Charles Graaskamp *

Pat Quinn

2001 - 2003 2003 - 2005

2005 - 2007 2007 - 2009

2009 - 2011 2011 - 2013

* denotes deceased

Other Initiatives at the Foundation

The Pinehurst Project Among the many exciting developments in 2013 at the Eau Claire Community Foundation was establishing a fund for the Pinehurst Project. This project entails the expansion and rebuilding effort of the ski hill at Pinehurst Park on the north side of Eau Claire. This is a partnership between the Eau Claire Parks Department and a group of community members committed to creating an environment that promotes healthy lifestyle choices through outdoor recreational activity.

The Eau Claire Community Foundation has a long connection with the Pinehurst Project. Two of the founders of the Eau Claire Community Foundation were Arnold and Lois Domer, who originally operated the Pinehurst ski hill from 1934 to 1955 before donating the land to this city. This connection and the drive of the community members who have committed themselves to the project, have made this a natural partnership for ECCF.

In the fall of 2013, the project began. The hill had many unsafe terrain obstacles and the land needed to be leveled at the bottom of hill. The volunteers tackled these issues removing trees and stumps. When that was completed, they graded the hill, seeded it and put up erosion control measures.

This is just the start of the Pinehurst Project though. In the future the group plans on building opportunities for cross country skiing, summer mountain biking, and they plan on constructing stairs and a rope lift to make climbing the hill much easier.

The Pinehurst Project fund at the Eau Claire Community Foundation accepts tax-deductible donations of any size to keep building on the amazing momentum that was started in 2013.

Other Initiatives Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention Fund Through several programs, such as Reality Check 21 planned and carried out by a network of over 100 volunteers countywide, the Alliance seeks to innovatively reduce youth alcohol use in the community.

Chippewa Valley Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory Fund This is an innovative partnership between the Eau Claire Police Department, Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Department, and the Altoona Police Department.

The two main goals of the CVRCFL are to locate and preserve digital evidence from computers and electronic devices, and to locate, identify, and arrest online child sex predators.

Eau Claire Police Department Special Units Fund Since the inception of the K-9 Unit in 1990, the use of a dog has been an important asset to the Eau Claire Police Department. K-9 dogs assist officers with dangerous tasks such as searching for concealed controlled substances, tracking or searching for hidden suspects, and apprehending uncooperative or fleeing suspects. Funding can also be used for other special unit needs.

Flying Eagles Ski Club Hill Improvement Fund The Flying Eagles Ski Club promotes ski jumping, downhill skiing, and cross-country skiing in Eau Claire. The goal of this initiative is to add plastic to the remaining jumps and landing areas, expand the 40 meter Mt. Washington Jump to 60 meters and renovate the 30-year-old clubhouse.

Public Spirit Fund The mission of the Eau Claire Public Spirit Fund is to encourage the expression of a community spirit through monetary donations to projects that benefit people in the community. The first project of the Public Spirit Fund is a handicap accessible fishing dock on Half Moon Lake south of the Carson Park causeway.

Sculpture Tour of Eau Claire Created in 2011, this is an annual exhibit of sculptures located in the downtown area and on the Mayo Clinic Heath System Eau Claire campus.

Many sculptures from the tour have subsequently been purchased and can be seen through the greater Eau Claire area. ECCF holds the operations and the endowment fund for Sculpture Tour Eau Claire.

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Fund Spotlight

Access Eau Claire When all are included, community life is richer.

- Dr. Katherine Schneider

The Access Eau Claire Fund

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was established in 2013, by Dr. Katherine Schneider, with a clear vision in mind – the full inclusion of people with disabilities in non-profit leadership, programing, and services.

Dr. Schneider has been a vocal supporter of accessibility issues giving talks about this and living as a blind woman in Eau Claire. Dr. Schneider says, “I’ve lived in Eau Claire over twenty years. That whole time I’ve found most people to be friendly and willing to accommodate my needs once we talk about them. Because of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Help America Vote Act, and other legislation, I’ve seen access for the one out of seven people who has a disability increase greatly in my lifetime.”

Dr. Schneider still sees areas for improvement in accessibility in the Eau Claire Community. She says, “I’d like to see local nonprofits ask people with a variety of disabilities to be partners in assessing the accessibility of the staff, programs, facilities, and services. Then goals can be set for improvement where needed and full participation celebrated where it exists.”

“The non-profit organizations, care about accessibility, but sometimes accessibility costs a little bit extra. It takes some thinking and it takes some extra funding.” continues Dr. Schneider.

Photo by Andrea Paulseth - Volume One

The types of programs Dr. Schneider envisions the Access Eau Claire Fund granting to include staff training on disability access issues, inclusive materials like adapted equipment, and special program initiatives to reach out to people with disabilities.

The Access Eau Claire Fund is always accepting tax-exempt donations of all sizes. Dr. Schneider says, “Contributing to the Access Eau Claire Fund will help friends, neighbors, family members, and donors themselves enjoy full involvement in all the great opportunities we have here in Eau Claire. When all are included, community life is richer. Each of us can help make that happen whether we have a disability or don’t yet have any.”

Acorn Fund

Talley Family Fund What do you think makes the Eau Claire Area something worth supporting?

Don and I have both lived in multiple communities, some small and some very large. We think Eau Claire is the best place to live for many reasons; it’s a great place to raise kids, the business climate is good, the University brings a lot of benefit and culture to the community, and life is very easy here.

Why did your family decide to start a fund at the Eau Claire Community Foundation?

things like the Feed My People Food Bank, the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre, Scouting and other programs would not exist if philanthropic support wasn’t there.

Why do you think it is important to start a fund in your younger years?

We think Eau Claire is the best place to live...

Annual giving to a fund that continues to grow results in more benefit to the community in the long run. I chair the Development Committee for ECCF and

- Laura Talley, Talley Family The Eau Claire Community one of my goals is to see the baton Foundation is active in so many of the things that makes our community great, from support for pass from the generation that started ECCF to my basic needs to being active in the arts. We have observed the support that ECCF has given to generation and younger. non-profits over the years and the careful vetting that ECCF goes through in their granting process.

We feel that ECCF fills a vital and growing role in the Eau Claire area.

We encourage giving at any level with hopes that it would grow as their incomes grow. What to Have you been able to use the fund to talk with your children about give to is very personal and changes over the giving and how have those conversations impacted them? years depending on what is important to people Our kids are 10 and 13 and they have been exposed to gifting from a young age. Our hope is that as at different times in their lives. they grow up, giving will be a natural part of what they do. We watch for opportunities to expose our kids to some of the activities and organizations that ECCF supports. They understand that

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Give Green

Grants in the Give Green category support programs that engage children and adults in activities that improve the quality of our earth, provide fitness, health and wellness opportunities. Also included in this category is support for animals and wildlife.

Bob’s House For Dogs Unrestricted

Eau Claire Children’s Theatre

Williams Sound Enhancement System for the hard of hearing

Eau Claire Community Garden

Educational Signs for the Community Garden

Flying Eagles Ski Club

Steel Track and Inrun

Frankie’s Friends, Minnesota Chapter Unrestricted

Historic Randall Park Neighborhood Association

Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve

A generous 2013 grant from the Eau Claire Community Foundation enabled Eau Claire’s newest community garden to purchase compost, garden hoses, and temporary fencing materials. ECCF support was crucial to the garden’s first-year success. In its inaugural growing season, the fourteen garden plots along Half Moon Lake were home to salad greens, eggplants, cherry tomatoes, squash, watermelons, and much more! The garden provides an opportunity for Eau Claire residents of all ages and gardening abilities to cultivate community, self-sufficiency, and sustainability.

Unrestricted

Unrestricted

Historic Randall Park Neighborhood Association

Creation of Neighborhood Rental Community Garden

Pinehurst Project

Because of the garden’s success, the City Parks and Recreation Department recently installed an underground water line to the garden, and also approved construction of a permanent garden fence for the 2014 growing season and beyond. Thank you to ECCF, the Preston and Mary Kay Bissell fund and the Public Gardens Fund for your support!

Seymour Ball Club

T-ball Program Expansion

West Wisconsin Land Trust Unrestricted

Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release Unrestricted

YMCA - Eau Claire

New Camp Site - Camp Manitou Youth Tackle Football Helmets

Helene Smiar Historic Randall Park Neighborhood Association

Form Futures

Create Culture

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2013 $311,052

$93,107

$63,770

Give Green

$24,545

Offer Opportunities

$93,608

Form Futures

Grants in the Form Futures category fund programs established at institutions or non-profit organizations. These programs provide instruction for both children and adult learning, or community development opportunities.

Altoona School District

Chippewa Valley Area Mentor Program

Eau Claire Children’s Theatre

Building Tomorrow’s Stars Today Fund

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern WI Unrestricted

Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation

Fund for the Future Endowment

Boy Scouts of America-Chippewa Valley Council Unrestricted

Cub Scouting for Hmong Youth

Purchase of Eagle Scout Medals

YMCA After School Cub Scouting

Eau Claire Robotics Club

FIRST Robotics Competition

Boys & Girls Club of the Greater CV

Children’s Legacy Luncheon Grant

Club Tech Digital Arts Suite

Junior Achievement Finance Park Program Unrestricted Chippewa Falls School District

Chippewa Area Mentor Program Community Television

Light kit for video production Dartmouth College Unrestricted Eau Claire Area School District

Electronic equipment

DeLong Middle School - Orchestra

DeLong Middle School - Band Program

Lakeshore School - Field Trips

Memorial High School Band Program - Baritone

Memorial High School - Scholarships

Robbins Elementary School - Unrestricted

Eleva-Strum Public Education Foundation

Scholarships First Lutheran Church

Dale Rasmussen Fund for Children Joshua’s Camp Corporation

Complete Computer System, Software,

Printer and Training

Joshua’s Camp Spring Program 2014 L.E. Phillips Career Development Center

Upholstery Division Literacy Volunteers - Chippewa Valley

Family Literacy Program

Training 4 GED 2014

Adapting Learning to Technology Mt Holyoke College Unrestricted Regis Catholic School Foundation

Dance Team, Wrestling, Music Association, All Middle

School Clubs and HS Drama

Special Olympics Area 3 Unrestricted Computers St. Croix Sailing School

Scholarship Fund The REACH Foundation

Hand-In-Hand Early Childhood Program Trinity Lutheran Church

Boots for Special Soles United Cerebral Palsy of West Central WI Unrestricted UW-EC Foundation

UW-EC Physics & Astronomy Donor Advised Fund

Center for Advising, Development and Enrichment

UW-EC Heroes Single Parent Scholarship Fund

Wisconsin Youth Success Program

Robert R. Southard Scholarship Fund Vadnais Heights Elementary School

Guided reading books and Chrome notebooks YMCA - Eau Claire Unrestricted

Rice Lake High School

Scholarships

Eau Claire Robotics Club “3...2...1...Go!” Six robots come to life in the arena--lighting up, driving around, and shooting balls into goals 7 feet high off the ground! Fans of high school students and adult mentors cheer loudly from the stands for their robot team to win! This excitement is the sight at the annual FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC).

The Eau Claire Robotics Club participates annually in the FRC competition. They are a group of high school students interested in science, technology, and, of course, building robots!

Nicknamed “Team Tobor” (robot spelled backwards), the 20-25 students, guided by adult mentors, build a robot for the competition. They gain real-world experience in engineering, design, technology, and computer programming which can launch them into college and career paths in these fields. Team Tobor is very grateful for the grant from the Eau Claire Community Foundation which is used for the competition registration fee and robot parts, and allows the students to have this inspiring, hands-on experience!

Kate Sauers Eau Claire Robotics Club

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Create Culture

Grants in the Create Culture category support programs and organizations that enhance the quality of life in our community through music, visual, or performing arts, and by supporting museums.

Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, Inc. Unrestricted

Chippewa Valley Museum

Main Gallery Renovation/Intersections Exhibit Unrestricted

Eau Claire Children’s Theatre

Telex BTR-240 Wireless Headset System

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Jack’s Storytime Base Expense

Sculpture Tour Eau Claire

Granite bases for sculptures

“Bringing on the Heat”

“Jack’s Storytime” Unrestricted Unrestricted

Endowment Fund

Phipps Center for the Arts Unrestricted

Sculpture Tour Eau Claire Support from Eau Claire Community Foundation is integral to Sculpture Tour Eau Claire. Foundation grants helped fund the granite bases upon which our internationally acclaimed sculptures are mounted. The Foundation was instrumental in the coordination of funding for purchases of multiple sculptures, including “Jack’s Storytime”. That sculpture now sits playfully in the children’s section of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library, and Bringing on the Heat, which is located at the Eau Claire Soccer Park.

We appreciate the work the Foundation does as our fiscal partner for Sculpture Tour Eau Claire. The support they provide helps make the tour a proud pillar of Eau Claire arts and culture.

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Ben Richgruber Eau Claire Regional Arts Council

Offer Opportunities

Grants in the Offer Opportunities category fund Grants in the Offer Opportunities category fund programs that provide children, adults and families programs that provide children, adults and families with basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, with basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, health services and disability assistance. health services and disability assistance.

AIDS Resource Center of WI

City of Eau Claire

Junior League of Eau Claire

Unrestricted

Mental Health Services for the Eau Claire Community

Bus tokens for community children in need

American Red Cross Chippewa Valley Chapter Wisconsin

Community Parks Association

L.E. Phillips Senior Center

Unrestricted

The Community Table, Inc.

Lee Memorial Health System Foundation

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin

Unrestricted

Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Assoc.

Lutheran Social Services

Bolton Refuge House, Inc.

Epilepsy Foundation of Western WI

Senior Citizens Employment & Training, Inc.

Television for Conference Room Roofing Material Fun Family Cooking/Gardening

Boy Scouts of America-Chippewa Valley Council Unrestricted Walk in Cooler & Freezer

Signage and promotional materials Epilepsy “Kids” Camp

Supportive Services for Job Seekers

Unrestricted

2 desktop computers, 1 laptop computer and necessary accessories

Purchase of a used refrigerated 48’ trailer with lift gate

Friends of Sacred Heart Monsignor Klimek Healing Presence Endowment

Trinity Lutheran Church

Hope Gospel Mission, Inc.

Technology Upgrade for Improving Efficiency

CVFC Eye Care Program Unrestricted

Positive Avenues Program

Chippewa Valley Free Clinic

Sanibel Captiva Cares

Special Olympics Area 3

Chippewa Valley Child Advocacy Center Build a bathroom in the Chippewa Valley Child Advocacy Center

Active Living Every Day

Feed My People Food Bank

Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley, Inc.

Community Service Night

Bargain Center Renewal Project Ruth House women’s shelter

Joshua’s Camp Corporation

Computer System, Software, Printer, Training, Maintenance

Evening Food Pantry

United Way of Greater Chippewa Valley Leadership Circle

The Wellness Shack, Inc.

Web Site Update

Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.

Investing and Saving for the Future

Hope Gospel Mission The Ruth House women’s shelter received a program grant to help fund the programs that provide for the adult, single women in their care. The programs address physical needs, mental health, addictions, basic education, computer skills, hands-on job training, work readiness skills, training in personal finances, and more. The goal is to transition the women from dependency and poverty to being equipped to have the skills to be fully employed, have stable housing, and be self-supporting. The Ruth House works in conjunction with the Bargain Center and the Solomon Learning Center to achieve these goals.

An asset grant from the ECCF also helped fund building an addition to the Bargain Center store. This addition will enable the store to receive and process more used household items that individuals and businesses donate to the store. Residents staying at the Ruth House and Men’s Shelter, at risk youth, and seniors receive valuable job training in the store. Profits from the Bargain Center provide the majority of the funding for the two shelters and the Solomon Learning Center that Hope Gospel Mission operates.

John Ailie Hope Gospel Mission

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Women’s Giving Circle Founding Members

2013 Circle Leadership Karen Homme

Circle Advisory Team Chair

Marianne Klinkhammer Circle Advisory Team Co-Chair

Mary Ann Ogan

Circle Advisory Team Secretary

Sue Tienor

Education and Program Team Chair

Petey Ahneman

Education and Program Team Co-Chair

Susan Rusboldt Grants Team Chair

Mary Ann Ogan

Grants Team Co-Chair

Barbara Brenden

Membership Outreach Team Chair

Donna Gilbertson

Membership Outreach Team Co-Chair

WGC Grants Awarded in 2013

2013 $18,466

Carla Ahneman ◊ Carol Anderson Judy Anderson ◊ Barbara Arnold Sara Baer Annie Bailey ◊ Louise Barfknecht Betsy Barnes ◊ Carol Bartingale ◊ Margaret Becher Kathryn Bergman ◊ Linda Bohacek ◊ Barbara Brenden ◊ Julia Browne Susan Bruce ◊ Marjorie Bunce ◊ Marlene Cable * Tammy Cable Gail Carlson ◊ Carolyn Carlson ◊ Wilma Clark Sonya Clumpner Susan Edstrom Bea Farmer Jill Hecker Fernandes Jennifer Fesenmaier ◊ Barbara Fey ◊ Heidi Fisher Carol Gabler ◊ Donna Gilbertson ◊ Gretchen Glasshof Debbie Gonzaga ◊ Tess Goodwin ◊ Joanne Graaskamp ◊ Annie Grewe Sadie Gunderson Nicolette Hanna ◊ Maria Henly Lorraine Henning ◊ Beth Hicks ◊ Pamela Hicks Maureen Homstad ◊ Edna Hood ◊ Bernadette Hull Alice Katz ◊ Betsy Kell ◊ Mary Ellen Keller ◊ Kerry Kincaid ◊ Marianne Klinkhammer ◊ Lois Krause ◊ Junior League of Eau Claire Marcia Larson Renee Larson ◊ Nicole Lasker ◊

Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley

Club Tech Digital Art Suite - $5,000

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Judy Layde ◊ Debi Levin-Stankevich Vicki Lord Larson ◊ Connie Lotz Sherry Macaul ◊ Donella Magadance Patricia Markin ◊ Constance Matson ◊ Anna Mayer ◊ Patricia McHugh La Verne Miller ◊ Mary Ann Minton Kathleen Morin ◊ Erika Munger Helen Nordstrom ◊ Kelly Nordstrom Sue Nyberg ◊ Mary Ann Ogan ◊ Jane O’Meara Janet Owen Vicky Petermann Kathy Pinter ◊ Susan Pittman Shannon Plank Lois Postlewaite ◊ Jessica Schreiner-Donnelly ◊ Randi Scobie ◊ Susan Seningen Catherine Sinkewicz Beth Speckien Zita Stough Cathy Sultan ◊ Susan Tietz ◊ Janet Tolander ◊ Karen Tomesh ◊ Sonya Tourville Kerry Toutant Marcia Van Beek Roberta Vance ◊ Kathryn Ver Hagen ◊ Vonnie Wangen * Bette Wahl Ruth Wallace Sally Webb Cheri Weinke ◊ Barbara Westrate Beverly Wickstrom ◊ Olga Wise ◊ Cleo Young

Active Members Petey Ahneman Schotzie Armstrong Kristina Aschenbrenner Carol Bartingale

Kathy Bartl Jacqueline Belka Susan Bornick Rosemary Bounds Dolly Bowman Leann Breed Penny Britton Kolloff Joan Brown Mary Bruce Linda Caillier Patricia Cigan Nancy Coffey Trish Cummins Mary Dale Suzanne Dow Carol Doyle Janis Dvoracek Jane Edson Karen Eisenbarth Kelly Endres Mary Erickson Jan Etnier Phyllis Fabiny Elizabeth Falkner Janet Frase Shelley Fredson Gloria Gold Penny Graham Elizabeth Gray MaryEdna Hagen Penny Hanson Janice Happe Christopher Hasenberg Ann Heywood Laurie Hittman Jacqueline Hoeft Laura H Hoffman Karen Homme Carol Hubler Karolyn K. Hulke Eileen Immerman Marlene Jannusch Carolyn Johnson Ann Kaiser Mary Beth Kelley-Lowe Ann Klein Laurie Klinkhammer Sue Kristo Julia Kyle Judith LaFave Ann Lamoureux Patricia Lange Katherine Lasker Bobbie Lenz Joanne Lowry

Caroline Majak Deborah Marshall Jennifer McDonough Susan McLeod Lynn McNish Karen Metzgar Keena Mohr Emily Moore Joy Motto Karen Overhusler Jeanne Peterson Susan Peterson Jan Proctor Judy Proett Sonja Rathbun Jayne Reck Katherine Rhoades Mickey Rizzi Sarah Robertson Susan Rowe Susan Rusboldt Constance Russell Kristen Sandager Dr. Katherine Schneider Flo Sheridan Julie Sirianni Joann Smith Margaret Soderberg Dorothy Sorlie Sandi Stanton Laura Talley Susan Tienor MaryJo Van Gompel Sue Waits Linda Elaine Wendt Rose Wiechmann Barbara Wimunc-Pearson Millie Winters Judy Wood Blenda Yun Karen Zacho

Lifetime Members Kathy Bartl Barbara Fey ◊ Maureen Homstad ◊ Katherine Lasker Lois Postlewaite ◊ Flo Sheridan ◊ denotes active founding member * denotes deceased

Feed My People, Inc

Fruit for Children - $5,000

The purpose of Club Tech Digital Arts suite is to instill in youth a true enjoyment of digital arts that will stay with them throughout their lives and broaden their opportunities for future career options.

Since 2006, Feed My People has been providing food to an ever-increasing number of children in the Eau Claire Area School District. Fresh fruit has become an important component of this program. This grant provides fruit for weekend lunches to area students.

Trinity Lutheran Church

Joshua’s Camp Corporation

Boots for Special Souls is an expansion of an existing program, Soles for Special Souls, run by Trinity Lutheran Church’s food pantry, provides disadvantaged children with winter boots.

Joshua’s Camp provides a four day retreat style program for families who have a child being treated for cancer or has been out of treatment for less than 3 years. The grant funds single mothers and their children to attend the camp.

Boots for Special Souls - $4,000

Spring Program 2014 - $4,466

Children’s Legacy Luncheon 2013 Leadership Chairpersons Robert Carr Nikki Hanna Betsy McDougall-Gibbs Joann Miettunen Carol Morin Kelly Nordstrom Jane O’Meara Minette Ponick

Volunteers Schotzie Armstrong Sue Bornick Nancee Burbank Carol Gabler Donna Gilbertson Neil Hanson Lorraine Henning Pat LuCore Elle McGee Scott Morfitt Sharon Peterson Jan Proctor Paula Wainscott Serena Wagner Hannah Walsh Rose Wiechmann Laurelyn Sandkamp

Selection Committee Brook Berg Phillip Fey Neil Hanson Lorraine Henning Becky Seelen Andrea Sullivan Paul Wainscott

Mission The Children’s Legacy Fund offers an opportunity for donors to make profound and lasting contributions to the health and welfare of children.

2013 Children’s Legacy Luncheon Honorees Pictured L to R: Rob Reid, Sara Antonson, Susan Hintgen, Betsy Kell, Arlene Wright, and Ron Buckli

The Children’s Legacy Luncheon is an annual event which honors individuals who have made a positive and long-lasting contribution to the lives of children in the Chippewa Valley through innovative work, leadership or philanthropy. The 2013 Honorees, pictured at Florian Gardens, are people who exemplify selfless service for local children and families. The Honorees receive the “Outstanding Achievement Award” at the Children’s Legacy Luncheon.

The Honorees are invited to recommend a $500 grant from the Eau Claire Community Foundation to a non-profit of their choice. The 2013 Children’s Legacy Luncheon recipients were Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley, Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, Junior League of Eau Claire, Literacy Volunteers-Chippewa Valley, School District of Altoona, and Special Olympics Wisconsin Area 3.

The Luncheon also raises money for the Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund at the Eau Claire Community Foundation, which supports programs that serve children. The 2013 grant recipient from the Endowment Fund was the Eau Claire Children’s Theater.

2013 Sponsors

Vision The Children’s Legacy Fund will increase awareness of issues critical to the health and welfare of children by raising funds for the Chippewa Valley to support initiatives on behalf of children.

Diamond Sacred Heart Hospital

Gold Leader-Telegram Marshfield Clinic Mayo Clinic Health Sytem Stifel

Silver Avalon Floral Charter Bank

Festival Foods Hanna Family Greendoor Graphics Marquart Mega Northwestern Bank RCU Royal Construction, Inc RuderWare Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci WIPFLi

Table CliftonLarsonAllen LLP & WEAU Flying Eagles Ski Club & Eau Claire Ski Club Great Northern Corporation Kristo Orthodonic Specialists Lasker Jewelers Leader-Telegram McDonough Manufacturing Minton Financial Services

Peoples Bank of Wisconsin Prestige Auto Corporation United Bank Wisconsin Division for Early Childhood Learning Colleagues Xcel Energy

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Funds at the Foundation Field of Interest Funds Access Eau Claire Fund Aubre’s Fund Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund Public Gardens Fund Junior League of Eau Claire Endowment Fund Nellie & John I. Kaiser Memorial Fund Michael Lund Memorial Fund Luther Midelfort Children’s Health Fund Daniel and Mary Ann Ogan Educational Fund Jim & Kathy Pinter Mental Health Fund Siker Education Fund SS Safari All-Star Fund

Donor Advised Funds Janet Barland Fund Thomas and Jill Barland Fund David T. Bodeau and Family Fund Dick and Marlene Cable Family Fund Carlson Family Fund John Matthew Fesenmaier Children’s Fund Frederikson Family Fund Charles and Joanne Graaskamp Family Fund Grewe Family Fund Jon N. and Maureen S. Homstad Family Fund John and Betsy Kell Family Fund Krause Family - Tech Fund Norm and Mary Ellen Keller Fund “Katharine’s Wish”/Rhoten Family Fund Koehn Family Endowment Kristo Family Fund Larson Family Fund Dan and Debbie Market Family Fund Mattoon Family Fund O’Halloran Family Fund David B. & Dorothy H. Owen Family Fund Pat and Sue Quinn Recreational Fund Scobie Family Fund Terry and Flo Sheridan Family Fund Mike Siker Donor-Advised Fund Robert R. Southard Memorial Fund Women’s Giving Circle Endowment Fund Young Family Fund

Designated Named Funds Thomas and Joyce Bruckner Fund Eau Claire Dunn Pepin Medical Society Fund Eau Claire Transit Disadvantaged Token Fund Jeanne Richie Memorial Puddle Jump Endowment L E Phillips Memorial Library Endowment Fund Buzz and Mary Ann Minton Fund Ralph Owen Disaster Relief Perpetual Fund Lyle and Karyn Quandt Fund Hubbard and Kathryn Robbins Family Fund Dr. Michel and Cathy Sultan Fund

Sculpture Tour Eau Claire Endowment Fund John and Lela Thompson Fund Dr. Joseph M. and Jean M. Tobin Family Fund Gary and Sonya Tourville Family Fund

Unrestricted Funds Anonymous Preston and Mary Kay Bissell Fund Daniel F. and Margaret J. Brown Memorial Fund Charter Bank Eau Claire Fund James H. Cupery Fund Lois and Arnie Domer Fund B.J. and Bea Farmer Family Fund Phillip and Barbara Fey Family Fund Richard T. Gannon Fund Giving Traditions T. Gordon & Gladys P. Keith Fund Dean and Susan Olson Family Fund Jack & Lois Postlewaite Family Fund RCU Fund Paul and Cheri Weinke Family Fund

Scholarship Funds Clarence and Isabel Berger Family Scholarship Fund Draper Hills Scholarship Fund Elk Mound High School Alumni Scholarship Fund Memorial High School Class of ‘60 Scholarship Fund

Acorn Funds Anonymously Fund Al and Peggy Jones Fund Advancing Innovation with Eau Claire County Fund Jack and Carol Bartingale Family Fund Stephen and Kristine Bien Family Fund Victoria E. Finstad Fund Clark Family Fund Foundation Leaders Fund Leonard E Gibbs Fund to Promote Excellence in Evidence Informed Research and Practice in the Helping Professions Giving Traditions Philip and Janice Happe Family Fund Laura and Duane Hookom Family Fund Innovation Foundation of Western Wisconsin Fund Kincaid Family Fund John and Jane Lokken Fund 5 Martins Family Fund Mayer Family Fund Robert V. and Benjamin G. Miller Fund Paul del Torto Fund Chuck and Lori John-Shoemaker Family Fund The Talley Family Fund Susan and Roger Tietz Family Fund The Warloski Family Fund

ECCF Funds by Category Pass Through

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Unrestricted

$3,502,315

$13,284

$127,601

Designated

Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention PassThrough Fund Buzz and Mary Ann Minton Pass-Through Fund Circle of Friends Sculpture Fund Clear Vision Eau Claire Fund Eau Claire Soccer Park “Bringing on the Heat” Sculpture Fund Flying Eagles Ski Club Hill Improvement Fund Larson Family Designated Pass-Through Fund Rice Lake 11-21-04 Fund Jack’s Story Time Sculpture Fund Pinehurst Project Sculpture Tour Eau Claire Operations Fund

Agency Endowment Funds Beaver Creek Reserve Endowment Fund Bolton Refuge House Endowment Fund Boy Scouts of America CV Endowment Fund Feed My People Endowment Fund Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Endowment Fund Goodwill Industries Fund Interfaith Hospitality Network Endowment Fund L. E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Agency Fund LV-CV Legacy for Literacy Fund Mega Charities Foundation Fund Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Endowment Fund L. E. Phillips Senior Center Endowment Fund United Cerebral Palsy Endowment Fund Young Men’s Christian Association of Eau Claire Endowment Fund

Municipal Funds Eau Claire Police Dept. Special Units Fund (K9) Eau Claire Public Spirit Fund CV Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory Fund

Supporting Organization Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation

Community Fund The Community Fund receives unrestricted donations designated to support grants to local non-profit organizations as recommended by the ECCF grant committee.

Operations Fund Gifts to this fund ensure the continuation of the Eau Claire Community Foundation’s work in supporting its philanthropic goals.

Society of Founders Fund for Operations

TOTAL 9,827,873 ECPSF

Scholarship

$685,489

Pass-Through Funds

$441,192 Field of Interest

$249,985

Agency

$1,134,935

Giving Circles Donor Advised

$3,449,500

$223,567

Give Back for

Impact

How a charitable fund works The Eau Claire Community Foundation holds more than 140 funds ranging in size from $10,000 to more than $1 million. Each fund is as unique as the donor who creates it. When an individual, family or organization creates a fund they give it a name and choose its purpose. The Foundation invests these funds in one of our three investment pools. Annually, a portion of each fund is used for making grants, according to the wishes of the donor.

Acorn Funds are seed funds that build in size until they can begin distributing grants to the community. Donors can invest as little as $500 up front and build the fund with tax deductible donations for

approximately 5 years. Once the Acorn Fund has gathered enough funds to begin granting, we say it is “fully funded�, though that does not mean the fund cannot accept any more donations. Many funds, which have once been Acorn funds, have become the wide variety of family funds we have at the Foundation.

If you prefer not to create a fund, we welcome donations to our Community Fund which serves the greatest needs of the Community and to our Operations fund which helps support the operations of the Foundation.

Foundation fees Fees support fund and grant management, investment oversight, an annual independent audit, and the general operations of the Foundation. Depending on the type of fund, annual administrative fees range from 1.5% to 5%. Investment fees range from 0.5% to 1.1%. For more information regarding fee structure, please contact the Foundation.

Giving is easy;

Choose Your Own Giving Plan by Creating a Fund Type of Fund

Amound Needed for Funding

Reason for Starting

Areas of Interest and Support

Unrestricted

$500 to establish*

Donor wants their fund to have flexibility to meet the ever changing needs of tax exempt organizations in the greater Eau Claire area.

Any area of interest

Donor wants to perpetually support a cause rather than a specific organization (i.e. animals, literacy, or the arts).

Donor states an area of interest and type of support

Donor chooses one or more specific tax exempt organizations to receive ongoing support.

Donor names agency and type of support; Foundation staff monitors for compliance

Donor wants to give with the greatest efficiency and convenience

Donor recommends grants for charitable organizations or projects

Agency or donor wants to raise funds for a specific purpose (usually short-term)

The fund will support a specific cause or need in the community

A minimum of $10,000 is required to begin grantmaking

Field of Interest

$500 to establish* A minimum of $10,000 is required to begin grantmaking

Designated

$500 to establish* A minimum of $10,000 is required to begin grantmaking

Donor Advised or Corporate Donor Advised

$1,500 to establish*

Pass-Through

$500 to establish* fully funded at $10,000 *Some restrictions apply

A minimum of $25,000 is required to begin grantmaking

*Newly established acorn funds have 5 years to become fully funded and begin the granting process. All grants are subject to final approval by the ECCF Board of Directors.

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The Legacy Society Gifts that last forever We gratefully recognize individuals and couples who remember the Foundation with a bequest from their estate, or who have indicated that the Foundation has been named a future beneficiary of their estate.

These community benefactors have enriched the lives of others through their concern for the charitable needs of our community.

By completing a non-binding, confidential Statement of Intent, we can honor your charitable wishes.

Legacy Society members may designate their gift to one or more individual funds, our Community Fund, or Operations Fund. They may also establish a family fund at the Foundation for the benefit of their favorite nonprofit organizations or causes.

Legacy Members The individuals listed below have informed the Eau Claire Community Foudation that they acknowledge the importance of planned giving and have included the Eau Claire Community Foundation in their estate plans: Dr David* and Joan Angell Janet Barland Thomas and Jill Barland Jack and Carol Bartingale Bill and Winnie Bean Miss Priscilla Berry Drs. Kristina and Alex Beuning Stephen and Kristine Bien Preston* and Mary Kay* Bissell Don and Kim Bodeau Robert and Andrea Bodeau Aaron Broderick Daniel F.* and Margaret J.* Brown Susan Bruce Thomas and Joyce Bruckner Dick and Marlene* Cable Kurt and Tammy Cable Jim Carter and Victoria Miller Roger and Betty Davis

Paul Del Torto Arnie* and Lois* Domer B.J. and Bea Farmer Jennifer and Joseph Fesenmaier Victoria E. Finstad Heidi Fisher Louis and Janet Frase Richard T. Gannon Gloria Gold Thomas and Annie Grewe Charles and Becky Grossklaus Christopher Hasenberg Karen and Dick Hebert Mark and Lois Helland Lawrence Henkel Dr. Eldon Hill Jon N. and Maureen S. Homstad Edna Hood Duane and Laura Hookom

Al and Peggy Jones John Kaiser and Marcia Van Beek Dr. David and Alice Katz Betsy Kell Dr. Daniel and Kerry Kincaid Joseph Koehn* Richard D. and Marcia D. Larson John and Jane Lokken Keith and Allison Martin Buzz and Mary Ann Minton Gregg and Emily Moore Jon and Erika Munger Charles D. and Sue E. Nyberg Jim and Kathy Pinter Jack and Lois Postlewaite Lyle and Karyn Quandt Pat and Sue Quinn Steve and Kaye Senn Terry* and Flo Sheridan

Chuck Shoemaker Jr. and Lori John- Schoemaker Vernon* and Jo Ann Smith Jerry and Beth Speckien Susan K. and Roger J. Tietz Dr. Joseph M.* and Jean M.* Tobin Gary and Sonya Tourville Dr. Peter Ullrich and Susan Pittman Kenneth and Roberta Vance Jan and Kathryn Ver Hagen Ron* and Johanna Warloski Paul and Cheri Weinke Bonnie Wright Dr. Jack and Cleo Young Anonymous * denotes deceased

The Legacy Society welcomes

Chris Hasenberg “As a financial advisor in the Chippewa Valley for more than 20 years, I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with thousands of families in the area.

An important part of personal finance is how we work with charities and which charities we work with. I found this to be true, so I started asking friends and colleagues about their favorite charities.

The Eau Claire Community Foundation has many positive aspects, but the one that seemed to grab me, was the idea of leaving a legacy for generations to come. I’m honored to make a contribution to an organization that will be providing benefits perpetually to the Chippewa Valley.

Realizing that, in most cases, someone someday will pay income taxes on my pretax retirement accounts, I became part of the Legacy Society through the Eau Claire Community Foundation. I listed my three children as 30% beneficiaries and the Eau Claire Community Foundation as a 10% beneficiary on my retirement accounts.

Since I believe in tithing, this is my way of handling the tithing portion of my estate attributed to the growth in my retirement accounts.”

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“The Eau Claire Community Foundation is an extremely well run organization and it’s truly been a pleasure meeting and working with them.“

- Chris Hasenberg

Society of Founders The following individuals, families, and firms have helped make the Eau Claire Community Foundation a permanent part of the Eau Claire Area through their initial gift of $10,000 or more: Dr. David* and Joan Angell Owen* and Janice Ayres Bob and Louise Barfknecht Thomas and Ann* Barland Jack and Carol Bartingale Jim and Kathy Bartl William and Kathryn Bergman James C. Bolton, Jr. W. Verdell and Diane R. Bothun Susan J. Bruce Dick and Marlene* Cable Duane and Joan Dingmann Arnie* and Lois* Domer Stephen and Janet Driever B. J. and Bea Farmer Phillip and Barbara Fey David and Cindy Frederikson Walter* and Gloria Gold Charles* and Joanne Graaskamp Tom and Mary* Grewe Jon N. and Maureen S. Homstad Daniel F. and Carolyn B. Johnson Don and Eunice*Johnson

Lloyd* and Lila Johnson Dr. David and Alice Katz Mike and Pat Kell Norm and Mary Ellen Keller Dick and Marcia Larson Charles and Kathy Lasker Marv and Sandy* Market Lee and Mary* Markquart Lee* and Ruth* Mathison Terry and Gina* McEnany Jim Carter and Victoria Miller Buzz and Mary Ann Minton Charles D. and Sue E. Nyberg Michael and Jane O’Meara Mark and Tammy Orgel Wayne and Marge Peters Jim and Kathy Pinter Dr. Peter Ullrich and Susan Pittman Jack and Lois Postlewaite Bob* and Claribel* Rowan Wallace and Delores Schulenberg Peter and Randi Scobie Robert P.* and Rosemary M.* Scobie

Steve and Kaye Senn Jack and Donna Stromwall Dr. Michel and Cathy Sultan Matthew and Melissa Tietz Roger J. and Susan K. Tietz Pat and Kerry Toutant Ken and Roberta Vance Jan and Kathryn Ver Hagen Warren and Vonnie* Wangen Steve* and Olga Wise Jack and Cleo Young Ayres Associates Charter Bank Eau Claire US Bank Royal Credit Union CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, formerly Stienessen, Schlegel & Co. LLC Thompson, Plumb & Assoc., Inc. Wipfli LLP * denotes deceased

Society of Founders Members, Dr. David and Alice Katz “We consider ourselves very fortunate to have been part of the Eau Claire community. Our participation in the ECCF Society of Founders and Legacy Society are ways that we can give back to our community, with confidence that our contributions will be used well, to enhance lives in our community now and in the future.”

The Eau Claire Community Foundation would like to thank Alice Katz for her service curating our annual reports for more than a decade, from 1999-2008. You have left a fantastic legacy for us with your designs and amazing attention to detail.

Thank you!

Leave Your Legacy; Choosing the Gift Plan to Fit Your Goals Your Giving Vehicle

Your Personal Goals

Income to Donor/Heirs

Income Tax Deduction

Capital Gains & Estate Taxes

Attractive Funding Assets

Bequest in your will

Minimizing taxable estate Provide for favorite charitable causes

No

No

Avoided

Assets that continue to generate taxable income for estate heirs

Retirement plan beneficiary designation

Provide for charity with pre-tax dollars

No

No (but avoids income tax that would accrue to heir if named beneficiary)

Avoided

IRA’s other qualified plan assets

Life Insurance

Provide for favorite charitable causes

No

Yes, if the policy ownership is given to Foundation.

No, if Foundation is named beneficiary.

Avoided

Paid up whole life policies Policies with annual dividends greater than premiums

Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts (CRUT & CRAT)

Create income for self, others Establish permanent charitable legacy

Yes

Yes

Estate taxes are avoided, but gift tax may be due

Appreciated stock Appreciated low-basis assets

Charitable Lead Trust

Transferring assets to another generation (non-grantor trust) Income tax deduction (grantor rust

No

No (non-grantor trust) Yes (grantor trust)

Estate taxes are avoided, but gift tax may be due

Income producing assets Assets to be passed to children, such as shares in closely-held business

Avoid capital gains Provide for favorite causes

No

Yes

Avoided

Any form of real estate, especially highly appreciated

(CLT)

Real Estate

*The Eau Claire Community Foundation does not offer legal advice to individuals regarding their estate plans.

We encourage donors considering a bequest to the Foundation to work with their legal and financial advisors.

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Eau Claire Community Foundation Donors ---- A ---Abbott Laboratories Carla and Ed Ahneman Spencer and Petey Ahneman Karen Alexander Brian and Rhonda Amundson Dave and Carol Anderson Judy and Clennan Anderson Karl Andresen Joan Angell Anonymous Anonymous Schotzie and Mike Armstrong Dr. Louis G. Arnold David and Marlene Arntson Kristina Aschenbrenner Associated Bank Heidi Atkins and Jerry Shea Dr. Mark and Kathleen Attermeier Automated Financial Solutions, Inc. ---- B ---B & B Electric, Inc. Richard and Sara Baer Annie Bailey Banbury Place, Inc. Janet Barland Thomas and Jill Barland Betsy Barnes Jack and Carol Bartingale Bates Orthodontics Charlie and Lucy Bauer Sheila Behrman Jacqueline and Edward Belka Mary Bement Benedict Refrigeration Service, Inc. Bill and Amy Benson William and Kathryn Bergman Gerald and Barbara Berseth Dr. Kristina and Dr. Alex Beuning BMO Harris Bank N.A. Don and Kim Bodeau Jean Bodeau and Chris Riggio Robert and Lois Bodeau Stephen and Rita Boehrer Linda and B.J. Bohacek James and Marilyn Bollinger Timothy and Mary Boortz Susan and Tom Bornick Dr. Jim and Rosemary Bounds Dolly Bowman Mel and Leann Breed Barbara and Marlyn Brenden Brent Douglas Aaron Broderick Joan Brown Mary Bruce Susan J. Bruce Thomas and Joyce Bruckner Marjorie Bunce Robin and Robert Burch

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---- C ---Dick Cable Linda Caillier Paul Caillier

Craig and Gail Carlson Keith and Sally Carlson Mike and Carolyn Carlson Janet Carson Catholic Charities Charter Bank Chestnut Consulting Chevron Humankind Chippewa Valley Eye Clinic Chippewa Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic, S.C. Chippewa Valley Technical College Foundation Won Jung Choi Patti Cigan City of Eau Claire Denny and Mary Clark Clearwater Dental CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Nancy and Matt Coffey Community Foundation of Dunn County Consumers Cooperative Association Carlyn Conway Joan Cook Peter and Janet Copeland Trish Cummins Christopher and Patti Ann Curtin Cheryl Cutsforth ---- D ---Mike and Mindy Dale Harold and Ann Davis DE Hopkins & Associates Bill and Jo Ellyn DeCesare Paul Del Torto Details, Inc. Tom and Suzanne Dow Downtown Eau Claire, Inc Carol Doyle Dennis and Janis Dvoracek ---- E ---Eau Claire Ford Eau Claire Garden Club Eau Claire Insulation LLC Eau Claire Press Company Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Eau Claire Ski Club Jane Edson Karen Eisenbarth Charles Elliott Steve and Kelly Endres Mary M. Erickson Don and Jan Etnier John and Joanne Evans Louise Ewald ---- F ---Mark and Donna Faanes Dr. Robert and Phyllis Fabiny B.J. and Bea Farmer Bonnie and D.G. Feig Linda Feirn Jennifer and Joseph Fesenmaier Festival Foods Phil and Barbara Fey Janice Fink

Bonnie and Jeffrey Fisher Ricardo and Jacquelyn Flores Foundation of the Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Penny and Bruce France Louis and Janet Frase Bob Fraser Shelley Fredson Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home, LLC ---- G ---Carol and Bill Gabler Richard T. Gannon Mary H. Genz Dr. Mark Gideonsen and Dr. Jennifer Eddy Donna and Eric Gilbertson Tom and Libby Gillett Keith and Gretchen Glasshof Gloria Gold Deborah Gonzaga Michael and Helen Gonzaga Jeff and Elizabeth Goodwin David and Ann Gordon Gordy’s Chippewa Foods, Inc. Charlie* and Joanne Graaskamp Thomas and Penny Graham Elizabeth Gray Great Northern Corporation Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Bradley Grewe Thomas and Annie Grewe Charles and Becky Grossklaus Sadie and Scott Gunderson ---- H---MaryEdna Hagen James and Susan Haigh Richard Halmstad Richard and Gail Halmstad Michael and Kathryn Hankard Richard and Nicolette Hanna T. Patrick Hannon James Hansen Neil and Lynda Hanson Penny J. Hanson Phil and Jan Happe Sarah Harder Christopher Hasenberg Kathy and Terry Hayden Mark and Lois Helland C.P. and Lorraine Henning Jeff and Patty Henry Ann Heywood and Gene Stanley Beth and Ed Hicks Dr. Eldon F. Hill Bob, Jayne and Andy Hillhouse James G. and Laurie L. Hittman Paul Hittman Richard Hodgson Hoeft Builders Jacqueline F. Hoeft Vicki and Gary Hoehn Laura Hoffman Marlene Hoffman

Robert and Donna Hogseth Karen Homme Jon N. and Maureen S. Homstad Edna Hood Carol and Daniel Hubler Ralph and Peggy Hudson Patrick and Jana Hughes Naghma Husain ----I ---Eileen and Steve Immerman Invisible, Inc. ----J ---J.C. Norby & Associates Fae James Jamf Nation Global Foundation Jamf Software Marlene Jannusch Daniel F. and Carolyn Johnson Jane and Jerome Johnson Jeffrey Johnson Julia and Samuel Johnson Johnson/Marshall Family Fund Jeff and Karen Jones LuAnn Jones James and Mary Joslin Rick and Mary Jurmain ---- K ---Ann Kaiser Jack and Sally Kaiser Dr. David and Alice Katz Betsy Kell Thomas and Pamela Kell Norm and Mary Ellen Keller Mary Beth Kelley-Lowe and Scott Lowe Ken Vance Car City, Inc. Saousan Khatib Dr. Daniel and Kerry Kincaid Daniel and Karen Kinsella Kiwanis Club of EC Early Risers Rachael Kjos Ann Klein Jean Kleven David and Marianne Klinkhammer Judith and Gerald Kneer Fred and Stephanie Koch Mark and Jean Koehl Kevin and Lynda Koehn Elva Koepp Margaret Kolloff Deborah and Jeffrey Kostner Lois and Bob Krause Kristo Orthodontic Specialists Suzanne Kristo Michael and Diane Krultz Stephen Kurth Kwik Trip, Inc Julia Kyle ---- L ---L.E. Phillips Family Foundation, Inc. Eugene and Judy La Fave Lamar Companies John and Ann Lamoureux

Eau Claire Community Foundation Donors Dr. Ronald and Patricia Lange Carol Lansing Brian and Mildred Larson Sue Larson Tom and Renee Larson Lasker Jewelers John and Judy Layde Kathryn A. Lee Bobbie Lenz Judy Lien Jennifer Liethen John and Jane Lokken Vicki Lord Larson Joanne B. Lowry Greg Lund Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI, Inc. ---- M---Sherry Macaul Al Maier Caroline Majak Dr. James and Dr. Sharon Manz Market & Johnson Dan and Debbie Market Mike and Patricia Markin Lee Markquart Deborah Marshall Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Center Carol Martin and David Pardoe Keith and Allison Martin Mason Companies, Inc. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc Emily Matchey Bob and Connie Matson Dan and Lisa Mattoon Anna and Lee Mayer Judith and Randall Mayer Mayo Clinic Health System Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Matthew and Jennifer McDonough Betsy McDougall Gibbs Susan McLeod Lynn McNish Mega Charities Memorial High School Merrick Plastic & Hand Surgery, S.C. Amy Metler Knepper Dr. David and LaVerne Miller Joanne M. Miller Thomas Miller and Mary Ryan-Miller Minton Financial Services Kathleen Mitchell and John Jacobson Richard and Sherry Mohr Mona Lisa’s Restaurant Sherrie Montgomery Gregg and Emily Moore Carol and Joseph Morin Dr. William and Kathleen Morin Dr. Bert and Susan Moritz David and Janna Morley Jo Mossburg-Walters and Peter Walters Joseph and Joyce Motto Marlin Mueller Michael D. Murphy

---- N ---Charles and Helen Nordstrom Northwestern Bank Nucleus Cafe LLC Charles D. and Sue E. Nyberg ---- O ---Michael and Martha O’Halloran Mary Ann and Daniel Ogan James and Margaret Olson Rick and Carol Olson Otto Bremer Foundation Karen Overhusler ---- P ---John and Pamela Palmer Park Avenue Hospitality, Inc Dr. Morris Pasternack and Shelley Fredson Paul Bunyan Logging Camp of Eau Claire Michael Paul Christopher Pearson and Amy Larson William Pearson and Barbara Wimunc-Pearson Johann and Karen Peikert Peoples Bank of Wisconsin Pet Food Plus Eau Claire, Inc. Pet Sitters Associates Peters Rentals Jeanne and Gregory Peterson Susan A. Peterson Devon Piernot Pinehurst Dairy Queen Jim and Kathy Pinter Mark and Meredith Pirazzini Kara and Timothy Pitchford Plank Enterprises, Inc Dr. Christopher A. Poss Jack and Lois Postlewaite Precision Pipeline, LLC Prestige Auto The Presto Foundation Jerry and Merey Price Judge and Mrs. Ben and Janet Proctor Judy Proett ---- Q ---Pat and Sue Quinn ---- R ---Sonja L. Rathbun RB Scott Company, Inc. Royal Credit Union Donald and Jayne Reck The Red Eye Ski Club Regis Catholic Schools Harvey Reisman Katherine and Bruce Rhoades David E. Richie Karen and Tony Richie Mary and Matthew Richie Sally Richie Art and Helen Rizzi Sarah Robertson Mary L. Rosolack

Aaron Roths David and Dr. Susan Rowe Royal Construction, Inc. Dr. Joseph and Kristine Rucker Mary Rufledt Tom and Susan Rusboldt Charles and Constance Russell ---- S ---Kristen Sandager Craig and Barb Santolin John and Tami Satre Scheels David Schifeling and Joan Hamblin Schleppenbach Family Chiropractic LL Jane W. Schley Judith Schmidt Dr. Katherine Schneider Jessica Schreiner-Donnelly Dr. Michael and Cheri Scobie Peter and Randi Scobie Ben and Jennifer Seibel David and Elaine Singelton Robert and Laurel Sinz John and Julie Sirianni Smiles in Motion, SC Jo Ann Smith Margaret Soderberg Scott and Kelly Sorenson Dorothy Sorlie and James Urness Sound Installations, Inc Jenna Southard Spangler Flory, LLP St. Croix Valley Foundation Robert and Sandra Stanton Lisa Stark and Tom Misfeldt John E. Steensland Kathryn Stella-Flora Larry and Linda Stelter John and Lynnette Stoneberg Student Transit - Eau Claire, Inc. Andrea Sullivan Kenneth and Terre Sullivan Dr. Michel and Cathy Sultan Superior Performance Consultants, LLC John and Beth Anne Sutcliffe Swanson’s Commercial Flooring, LLC ---- T ---Don and Laura Talley Jon Thorpe and Suzette Peltier Signe Thorpe Susan Tienor Susan K. and Roger J. Tietz Roger and Mary Tlusty Jason Tober Janet and Greg Tolander Joel Tomesh and Karen Meier-Tomesh TTM Technologies ---- U ---United Bank UW-Eau Claire UW-Eau Claire Foundation

---- V ---Russell and Mary Jo Van Gompel Kenneth and Roberta Vance Jan and Kathryn Ver Hagen Visit Eau Claire Frederic and June Vorlop ---- W ---Sue and Ron Waits John and Ruth Wallace Hannah Walsh Johanna Warloski Water Source Heating and Cooling WEAU TV Sally A. Webb PhD Donald and Kathleen Weber Wegner CPAs LLP Paul and Cheri Weinke Weld Riley Prenn & Ricci SC Wells Fargo Elaine Linda Wendt WESTconsin Credit Union Cynthia Westphal Jeffrey White Donna Whiting Curtis and Marlys Wicklund Beverly Wickstrom Rose and Robert Wiechmann Clarence and Deetje Wildes Daniel Wilson Elmer and Millie Winters Wipfli LLP Mrs. Olga Wise Don and Jan Wisner Dave and Becky Wood Judy and Guy Wood Rebecca and Dave Wood Bonnie Wright ---- X ---Xcel Energy ---- Y ---Willard Young Dr. Blenda Yun and Lane Biggs ---- Z ---Karen Zacho Larry Zorn Wayne and Ce Celia Zorn

* denotes deceased

THANK

YOU!

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Honorariums Access Eau Claire Fund Karen Alexander Dr. Marie K. Crothers Cheryl Cutsforth Larry and Linda Stelter In honor of Katherine Schneider

Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund Jane Edson Richard & Nikki Hanna Holly Hart C.P. and Lorraine Henning Margaret Kolloff Anna and Lee Mayer Judge and Mrs. Ben Proctor Dorothy Rossow Rose and Robert Wiechmann In honor of all the honorees David and Ann Gordon Jill and Ernest Haglund Jill and Daniel Hietpas Jean Kleven Robert and Jeanne Wright In honor of Arlene Wright Student Transit - Eau Claire, Inc. In honor of Chris Hambuch Boyle Karl Andresen Gerald and Barbara Berseth Bob and Merrelyn Dawson Vicki and Gary Hoehn Kari or Arne Jorgensen Robert and Gail Schneider In honor of Ron Buckli Judy Anderson Kathleen Cherrier Ayres Mary Lynn Cherry Janet Copeland Sadie and Scott Gunderson Wayne and Carole Halberg Dr. Ed and Beth Hicks Dr. David and Alice Katz Patti Lien

Minton Financial Services Charles and Helen Nordstrom Jessica Schreiner-Donnelly Charles and Kelly Nordstrom John E. Steensland In honor of Betsy Kell Dr. Mark and Kathleen Attermeier Lowes Creek Tree Farm, LLC Dr. Bert and Susan Moritz David and Janna Morley Johann or Karen Peikert In honor of Rob Reid Mark and Donna Faanes In honor of Ron Buckli, Sara Antonson and Betsy Kell Betsy Gibbs James and Mary Joslin In honor of Arlene Wright and Susan Hintgen

Jack’s Story Time Sculpture Fund

Thomas and Jill Barland Fund

Richard Halmstad In honor of Gail Dean Halmstad

Aaron Broderick In honor of Tom and Jill Barland

Don and Laura Talley In honor of Matt Talley and Hailey Talley

Women’s Giving Circle

Jim & Kathy Pinter Mental Health Fund Dick Cable In honor of Jim and Kathy Pinter

L. E. Phillips Memorial Library Endowment Fund Mitra Sadeghpour In honor of Roberta Plattenberger Sally A. Webb In honor of Katherine S. Schneider

Jack and Sally Kaiser In honor of Betsy Kell and Sara Antonsen

Philip and Janice Happe Family Fund

John and Nancy Schaaf In honor of Ron Buckli and Betsy Kell

Jack and Lois Postlewaite In honor of Phil and Jan Happe’s 50th wedding anniversary

Andrea Sullivan and Dr Jill Prushiek In honor of Ron Buckli and Rob Reid

Pinehurst Project

Clear Vision Eau Claire Fund

Nicole Danielson In honor of Ben Seibel

David and Janna Morley In honor of Mildred Risinger

Eau Claire Public Spirit Fund Sally A. Webb In honor of Mickey Crothers

Eau Claire Soccer Park “Bringing on the Heat” Sculpture Fund Jack and Lois Postlewaite In honor of The Fesenmaier KidsBen, Andrew, Henry and Veronica

Annie Bailey In honor of Olive Jean Bailey Susan Bruce In honor of Karen Homme Ann Kaiser Carol and Bill Gabler Constance Russell Deborah and Jeffrey Kostner Julia Kyle Dr. Katherine Schneider Fred and Kay Magadance Jeanne Peterson Laurie Hittman Lois Postlewaite Mary Ann & Daniel Ogan Millie Winters Patricia Lange Phyllis Fabiny Spencer Ahneman Susan Bornick Susan Tienor Tom and Susan Rusboldt In honor of Flo Sheridan

Robert V. and Benjamin G. Miller Fund Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research In honor of Dr. and Mrs. Alex Beuning

Sculpture Tour Eau Claire Operations Fund PEO Sisterhood Chapter BE In honor of Susan Larson

Memorials Access Eau Claire Fund Sherrie Montgomery In memory of Deborah Lyon

Charles and Joanne Graaskamp Fund

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Tom and Jill Barland Betsy Barnes Jack and Carol Bartingale Sue Bornick Steven and Susan Dzubay Charles Elliott Phillip and Barbara Fey Joanne Graaskamp William Gunderson Debra Hayden Kathy and Terry Hayden C.P. and Lorraine Henning Richard Hodgson Robert and Donna Hogseth Donald and Sandra Huebscher

Robin Kreibich Robert and Janet Lesniewski Thomas and Darla McCarty Jack and Lois Postlewaite Judith Schmidt Peter and Randi Scobie Steve and Kaye Senn David and Elaine Singelton Fritz Von Schrader Wipfli LLP Larry Zorn In memory of Charles Graaskamp

Clarence and Isabel Berger Family Scholarship Fund Timothy and Mary Boortz Brian and Jacklyn Buchholz Pamela Bunkoske Terrance & Kathleen Carpenter Chrysler North, Inc

Arlan and Marlene Erickson Bryan Gerlach Randall Hartle and Ann Gonstead-Hartle Dennis and Crystal Hechimovich Kathy and Thomas Herfel Bob, Jayne and Andy Hillhouse Mark and Traci Hollister Karen Ives Peter Johnson Fred and LuAnn Jones Greg and Christine Klumpers Mark and Jean Koehl Michael and Diane Krultz Deborah Marshall Carol Martin and David Pardoe Tim and Tammy Mendenhall Shelley and Mark Neitzel Raymond and Susan Nigon North Suburban Mennonite Church Scott and Connie O’Brien Aaron and Ellen Olson

Rodney and Mary Ponton Lindsey Schlagenhaft Kathy Siebenshuh Scott and Cassandra Smith Michael and Dawn Stortz Curtis and Marlys Wicklund Wipfli LLP In memory of Isabel Berger

Community Fund Jenny and Joe Fesenmaier In memory of Deborah W. Fink

David T. Bodeau and Family Fund Don and Kim Bodeau Dell and Ginger Minske Jean Bodeau and Chris Riggio Robert and Lois Bodeau In memory of David T. Bodeau

Memorials cont’d.

Eau Claire Public Spirit Fund Karl Andresen In memory of David Angell

Elk Mound High School Alumni Scholarship Fund Ruth & Robert Brendsel In memory of Brady Lemler Denis and Sue Christopherson In memory of Boyd and Sylvia Christopherson Janice (Biskey) Fink Marlene Hoffman Kathryn A. Lee In memory of Marion (Gray) Hoesly Lawrence Henkel In memory of Amy Marie Lindberg David J. Lee In memory of Robert and Adeline Lee Kathryn A. Lee In memory of Lester Mahla and Harold Meyer David and Irma Jean Maves In memory of Rod Miller Judith Mayer In memory of Eva and Lawrence Mousel Jerome and Carol Peterson In memory of Allan R. Peterson Barbara Schumacher In memory of Paul Schumacher Doris Sperstad In memory of Gary Holtan

Hubbard and Kathryn Robbins Family Fund

Jack and Carol Bartingale Family Fund

L. E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Endowment Fund

Sharon and Theodore Olson In memory of Cappy

Dick Cable In memory of Adele and Wes Bartingale

Richard & Mary Jurmain In memory of O. Curtis Mills

Jack’s Story Time Sculpture Fund

Gwenn Nyhagen In memory of Kris Mason

Jan Andresen Anonymous William and Kathryn Bergman Mike and Deb Blanchard Corinne Charlson Patti Cigan Fred and Mary Crosby Nicholas and Sarah Dvoracek Jim and Lynn Fering Susan Frederick and Gary Polden Nancy Harden Ann Hoffman Jon and Maureen Homstad William and Marcille Kaiser Betsy Kell Cheryl Kennedy-Cich and Joseph Cich Wayne and Angela Kruzel Gayle Kunz Daniel and Cynthia La Velle David and Cheryl Leisz Brenda Lee Locher Robert and Diane Long Crystal Magnuson Dean and Rachel Olson Jeanne and Gregory Peterson Royal Credit Union Christopher and Barb Redman Laura Robbins-Leisz and Gene Leisz Peter and Randi Scobie Donna Whiting Donald and Alane Wick Patricia Williams Doug and Joy Wirtz In memory of Kathryn Robbins

Dick Cable and Family In memory of Marlene A. Cable Richard and Gail Halmstad In memory of Marie Halmstad Sharon l. Loe In memory of Edwin J. Loe James and Margaret Olson In memory of Christopher Ripp

Memorial Puddle Jump Endowment Fund Joan Cook Devon Piernot Karen and Tony Richie Sally Richie David E. Richie In memory of Jeanne Richie

John Matthew Fesenmaier Children’s Fund Jenny and Joe Fesenmaier Jack and Lois Postlewaite In memory of John Matthew Fesenmeier Jack and Lois Postlewaite In memory of Dr. David Sattem

Unrestricted Dave and Carol Anderson In memory of Charlies Graaskamp, Dr. Patrick Bates and Shirley Wright Litchfield Betsy Kell In memory of Deborah Fink Thomas and Pamela Kell In memory of GM Carroll

Public Gardens Fund Tom and Annie Grewe In memory of Anna Boudnik Mader

Sculpture Tour Eau Claire Operations Fund Eileen and Steve Immerman In memory of Matthew deGrood

Society of Founders Fund for Operations Jon and Maureen Homstad In memory of David Angell

Thomas and Jill Barland Fund Sheila Behrman, Darlene Stillinger and Joan Conaster In memory of Rita Broderick

Financial Report For 2012-2013 The Eau Claire Community Foundation assets are in a balanced portfolio of pooled investments that maximize fund growth. Our Investment Advisor is Orgel Wealth Management. Financial Statements are prepared by CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, and the 990 tax returns are prepared by Wipfli, LLP.

Statement of Financial Activity (Audited)

Statement of Financial Activity (Unaudited)

2013

2012

Support & Other Revenue

2013

2012

513,456

166,745

Contributions

793,601

1,158,763

Investments

9,212,699

7,874,437

1,157,055

765,804

Other assets

101,718

111,488

118,512

106,152

Total Assets

9,827,873

8,152,669

2,069,168

2,030,719

1,128,936

883,458

Grants

310,722

210,761

Fund program expenses

125,823

103,247

Operating expenses

163,663

155,891

Assets Checking and Money Market

Liabilities & Fund Balance Funds held for others

Investments income (loss) Administrative fees Total Support & Other Revenue

Grants & Expenses

Other liabilities

14,309

22,463

Total Liabilities

1,143,244

905,921

Beginning Reserve Balance

7,246,748

5,714,661

Investment management fees

Change in Net Assets

1,437,880

1,532,087

Total Grants & Expenses

Total Liabilities & Net Assets

9,827,873

8,152,669

Change In Net Assets

31,080

28,732

631,288

498,632

1,437,880

1,532,087

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Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Supporting Organization

Dear Friends of Education,

Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation (ECPSF) is proud to be a supporting organization of the Eau Claire Community Foundation. As an independent non-profit we are dedicated to promoting learning opportunities for students in Eau Claire Public Schools by: fostering a collaborative relationship with the school district, its alumni, and the community; securing funds to provide learning opportunities; and awarding grants for innovative value added projects.

2013 was a wonderful year thanks to the generous contribution from individuals, businesses, the High School Booster Clubs, and friends of education. The ECPSF Fund For Today, Endowed Fund For The Future, and various pass through funds and named endowments received more than $250,000.

Grants supported a range of value added Eau Claire Area School District projects and programs that allowed schools to meet a range of greatest needs including: purchase of musical instruments; equipment and teaching materials; field trips; wellness and fitness programs at both high schools; and post-secondary scholarships for deserving students in a variety of areas.

Three endowed scholarship funds, two for North High School and one for Memorial High School were established by donors to honor and remember loved ones, an acorn fund was established by a reunion class in tribute for the education they received, and the Greatest Needs pass-through funds have targeted specific student needs and programs.

Thank you for being a catalyst for change in education.

Sincerely,

Board Of Trustees Charles Grossklaus, Chair Tom Fiedler, Vice Chair Jef Munger, Treasurer Ken Faanes James Hanke Jack Kaiser

Dan Market Peggy O’Halloran Kathyrn Proctor Duax David Richie Susan Tietz Skip Van Gordon

Mary Ann Hardebeck, Ex Officio

Founding Partners To Date Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Founding Partners for Education came together to establish a strong base of support through leadership gifts to the Fund for Today and the Endowed Fund For Tomorrow. To become a Founding Partner please contact the ECPSF before June 30, 2014.

Anonymous (2) Dean J. Arnold Dr. Louis G. Arnold David and Gail Barnes William and Beth Blackburn Patti Cigan Trish Cummins and John Plewa Dr. Kathryn Proctor Duax Ken and Lori Faanes Thomas and Monika Fiedler Charles and Becky Grossklaus Wayne and Carole Halberg Mary Ann and Herb Hardebeck Slavko and Elizabeth Ivankovic Jerry and Jane Johnson Wendy Sue Johnson Jeff and Karen Jones Jack and Sally Kaiser Marv Lansing and Nancy Kraft

Macy’s Foundation Lasker Jewelers Market & Johnson Scott and Mary Beth Kelley-Lowe Dan and Debbie Market Jef and Eileen Munger Northwestern Bank David E. Richie Scheels Terry and Flo Sheridan Lisa Stelter-Graf and Mark Graf Susan K. and Roger J. Tietz Skip and Jane Van Gorden Family & Friends of Michael J. Webb Ben and Lori Whitis Dave and Becky Wood Xcel Energy Foundation Blenda Yun and Lane Biggs

Mary Beth Kelley-Lowe Executive Director

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North High School teacher Hannah Brown and her students accept a grant from the ECPSF for Science Experiences for the Adaptive Classroom!

Recognizing PROMISE • Accelerating PERFORMANCE

Partners for Education

Gifts Given In Tribute To Others

The Eau Claire Public School Foundation recognizes cumulative giving over a period of years. Our Partners for Education have found creative ways to support the ECPSF, ranging from gifts of appreciated stock and setting up endowments, to designated gifts that go directly to value added projects and greatest needs.

All this is possible thanks to gifts large and small from members of our community.

Memorial High School Greatest Needs Fund for Today John and Gerianne Coggins In tribute of Betty Gallagher

Thank you!

A

Nina Albanese-Kotar Brian and Janet Amundson Dave and Carol Anderson James and Mary Lou Anderson Anonymous (2) Dean J. Arnold Dr. Louis G. Arnold Susan Austad Janice Ayres Sandy and Richard Ayres

B

Tim Bakken Richard Bann Kathryn Barnes Burroughs and Michael Burroughs David and Gail Barnes Larry Bergh Dennis and Norma Bohman James and Helen Bowman Terry Bresina Stanley and Jean Brettingen

C

Keith and Sally Carlson William and Mary Cayley John and Nancy Christenson Citizens Community Federal John and Gerianne Coggins Trish Cummins and John Plewa

D

Community Foundation of Dunn County DA Johnson Insurance Services LLC Danz Kraze LLC - Wendy Sue Johnson Mark and Cindy Donnelly Dave and Kathryn Duax

E

Charles Eisenhuth Michael Emberson

F

Ken and Lori Faanes

Jim and Lynn Fering Jennifer and Joseph Fesenmaier Phil and Barbara Fey Thomas and Monika Fiedler

G

Donna Gangl Mike Graf and Lisa Stelter Graf Michael and Carin Greene Richard and Judith Greene Liliana and Thomas Grip Charles and Becky Grossklaus

H

Wayne and Carole Halberg Christine Hambuch-Boyle Mary Ann and Herb Hardebeck David and Elizabeth Hellman Jerome and Marlene Hermann Stan and Yvonne Hillestad Katherine Hinnant

J

Steve and Erin Janni Daniel Johnson Jerry Johnson and Jane Robertson-Johnson Jim Johnson Jeff and Karen Jones Don and Rosalie Jordan

K

Bill and Marcie Kaiser Jack and Sally Kaiser Ronald and Mary Keezer Larry and Vera Kittilstad Harold Kronenberg Julia Kyle

L

Mary Beth Kelley-Lowe and Scott Lowe L.E. Phillips Family Foundation, Inc. Eula Lamoureaux Marv Lansing Lasker Jewelers

North and Memorial High School Greatest Needs Fund for Today Community Foundation of Dunn County In tribute of Cammie Johnson

Northstar Middle School Greatest Needs Fund for Today Robert and Mary Schoenknecht In tribute of Pat Neudecker

Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Endowed Fund for the Future Dean J. Arnold In tribute of Doris Arnold Losby, Miriam Eastman Arnold and David Barnes John and Judy Layde Timothy and Tammy Leibham James Loomis and James Barrett Chad and Wendy Lorentz Eric Lundberg and Karen Betzig-Lundberg

M

Ann Maclaughlin Dan and Debbie Market Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research James and Karen McCrady Robert and Jo Ann McQuillan John Melrose Memorial High School Booster Club Charles and Ann Mencel Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Glen and Gloria Miller Stanley Morley William Mousel Vanissa and Gordon Murphy Jim and Peggy Murray Dianne Myers

N

Steve and Sara Nick Jack Nickel North All Night Senior Party North High School Booster Club Northwestern Bank

O

Michael and Martha O’Halloran Old Abe Booster Club

P

Donald and Janet Patterson Kenneth Pereira Bernard and Janice Peterson Philip and Lynn Peterson Duane and Cheyenne Poeschel Thomas and Michelle Poquette

Roosevelt Elementary School Greatest Needs Fund for Today Larry and Linda Stelter In tribute of Dorothy Barstad

Eau Claire Public School Fund For Today Rich Spindler and Mary Canales In tribute of Jerry Spindler

R

Lee and Madelyn Rasar Realityworks, Inc. Michael and Judith Reetz Nancy Rice Baker and David Baker David E. Richie Randi and Toni Risinger Guy and Rebecca Rossato Kerri Rowe

S

John and Nancy Schaaf Scheels Joe Schimml Joan Schmidt Robert and Mary Schoenknecht John and Susan Schomburg Pamela Schultz Terry and Flo Sheridan Skyline Publications Martha Smiley Rich Spindler and Mary Canales State Farm Insurance-Greg Bohlig Phillip and Randi Steans David and Roxanne Stewart

T

Susan K. and Roger J. Tietz Richard and Judith Tornowske David and Connie Turner

U

Joanne Ures-Halvorson

V

Skip and Jane Van Gorden Regan Vanden Boogard

W

Stephen Weld Ben and Lori Whitis Paul and Heidi Wildes Dave and Becky Wood

Y

Dr. Blenda Yun and Lane Biggs

Endowed Funds for the Future

Funds for Today

The Endowed Fund for the Future safeguards the principal of all gifts and funds in perpetuity, while the income from the funds is available on an annual basis for school programs, special projects, and to assist students.

The Fund For Today is used to meet current needs of students. Gifts to this fund can be directed by the donor to individual schools or programs. Gifts not directed by the donor will be pooled and used for greatest needs that are approved by the Foundation Board of Trustees.

ECPSF Endowed Fund for the Future Eric Mosel Scholarship Fund Market Family Education Fund

MHS Class of ‘58 Endowment Fund Ross Proctor Music Scholarship Fund Ruth Girnau Scholarship Fund

Dream Act Fund Math Circles Fund

North High School Dugout Project Fund ECPSF Greatest Needs Fund

There is a need to fit every donor’s interest that range from modest to far reaching. There is still time to become a Founding Partner of the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation, make a donation, or set up your own family fund. Contact Mary Beth Kelley-Lowe, Executive Director at 715-852-3015 or mkelleylowe@ecasd.k12.wi.us for more information, or visit our website at www.ecasd.k12.us/foundation.

E • Fostering POTENTIAL • Harnessing GREATNESS

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