2015 Annual Report

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There will come a time in your life when you stop and reflect.

How will you be remembered?

Will you leave the world a better place?

What’s your passion?

What legacy will you leave?

Become a member of the Legacy Society.

To find out more, visit the “Powerful Giving” tab on our website, www.eccommunityfoundation.org.

2015 Leadership Award Jill & Tom Barland

Jill and Tom support the Foundation in other ways as well. They are Legacy Society members, and they established the Thomas and Jill Barland Fund in 2006.

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The Eau Claire Community Foundation sincerely thanks the Barlands for their invaluable time, effort, and expertise; it wouldn’t be the same without them.

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Tom and Jill’s history with the Foundation is extensive. Tom and his wife Ann, who has since passed on, were quick to join the Society of Founders and were instrumental in establishing the Foundation. Tom was one of the Founding Trustees and continued his service as a Trustee until 2005.

He played a major role in forming the grants program at the Foundation, serving as Chair of the Grants Committee and continuing as a Committee member until 2014. Tom is currently on the Gift Acceptance Committee.

Jill has served the Foundation in many capacities. In 2015, she completed her second term on the Board of Trustees. During her tenure, she was on the Communications and the Personnel Committees and served as the Board Liaison for the Women’s Giving Circle.

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Because of their longstanding dedication to the Eau Claire Community Foundation, Jill and Tom Barland are the recipients of the 2015 Leadership Award.

Our Mission

Our Vision

We strengthen our community by offering donors opportunities to establish charitable legacies, by making grants, and by serving as a catalyst to address community needs.

Eau Claire Community Foundation will be widely recognized in the area as the leading community resource promoting philanthropy, collaboration and innovation, and building endowments.

Message from the Chair Philanthropy through your Community Foundation is thriving in the Chippewa Valley. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we achieved a new record in grants for the year. Over $697,000 was granted in 2015, which puts the total amount granted over our 18 year history at more than $4.5 million.

In addition to this remarkable financial generosity, our community has demonstrated its strong philanthropic nature through a significant increase in family endowments, which will help sustain local nonprofits for generations to come.

The Confluence Building Fund is another testament to the generous nature of our community. Currently, the Foundation holds approximately $5.3 million in dollars pledged to the project and has received over $188,000 in cash gifts in 2015.

Another major milestone for nonprofits is the law allowing donors to give individual retirement account (IRA) assets to charity, free from federal tax, every year; this law was made permanent at the end of 2015. Prior to 2006, all lifetime distributions from IRAs were taxed—even those given to charity.

This change is especially good news for community foundation donors in their 70s, and for the communities and causes they care about.

As such, our donors can give far more with less. IRA distributions may be an attractive giving option for you if you are:

• Over 70½ years old and now receiving minimum IRA distributions—but do not need the extra income.

• Interested in making a significant lifetime gift to impact your community.

The Eau Claire Community Foundation is ready to help you take advantage of this legislation to make gifts during your lifetime. The Foundation’s personalized service and local expertise help you address the issues and causes most important to you.

We live in a generous community, and the Eau Claire Community Foundation’s role is to nurture that generosity. Thank you for helping us fulfill that role through your generous support.

What’s inside?

Personal Stories 04 Kyanna Joy Darnell Flutter Buster Fund 05 Koehn Family Fund 06 Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire & Eau Claire Community Parks Association Funds 07 M&J Employee Impact & Brotoloc North Mental Health Funds

Funds & Giving 08 Powerful Giving 09 Leave Your Legacy 10 Funds at the Foundation 14 Grants 18 Initiatives

Involvement 19 Children’s Legacy Luncheon 20 Women’s Giving Circle 22 Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation

Donors & Staff 26 Honorariums & Memorials 28 Donors 30 Board of Trustees and Staff 31 Financial Report

Certified For Excellence 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 Foundation goes through certification every five years.

Working together, we’ve only just begun to make an impact

For Good. For Eau Claire. For Ever.

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Designated Named Fund Kyanna Joy Darnell Flutter Buster Fund Fund Spotlight

Seven-year-old Kyanna Joy Darnell’s life was all too brief, but her legacy lives on. Thanks to the generosity of this courageous little girl as well as to the remarkable support of her family and community, the Kyanna Joy Darnell Flutter Buster Fund will enrich the lives of hundreds of Wisconsin children.

“We were inspired to create the fund because of the amazing generosity of others during a very difficult time for us,” recalled her mother, Jeni Darnell. “We found out about Kyanna’s diagnosis on December 4, 2014--a brain tumor that Kyanna decided to name ‘Flutter.’ Our approach to beating this tumor soon became dubbed ‘flutter-busting.’”

While the Darnell family traveled to Spain seeking an effective treatment for Kyanna’s cancer, the community rallied to support them both emotionally and financially. “All of a sudden, the Altoona basketball team was selling Team Kyanna T-shirts to raise money for us,” said Jeni, whose husband works at Pedersen Elementary School in Altoona, where Kyanna attended second grade.

Numerous fundraisers and social media campaigns quickly followed, raising thousands of dollars to offset the family’s travel and medical expenses. Community members in both Altoona and Owen-Withee participated.

(The Darnells have strong connections to the Owen-Withee community; both Joe and Jeni graduated from Owen-Withee High School, and many of their friends and family members live there.) Jeni described their efforts as “an enormous rallying for an amazing little girl.”

While the family was moved and humbled by extraordinary support of the community, it was Kyanna herself who provided the most remarkable examples of generosity. “Our daughter was what you would call a ‘sharer,’” explained Jeni. “Right after her diagnosis, she was thinking of what she could bring home for her big brother, Ayden. She was making drawings and crafts for the nurses who were caring for her.”

That wasn’t all Kyanna did. “We gave her points for completing her therapies, and she

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could use those points to buy some toys on Amazon,” Jeni continued. “This particular day, she typed in some items to search for. She got her cart all ready, and we ordered. When the items came a few days later, we helped her get them out of the box--and she then put the items back in our hands and said they were for us. Just a few days before she died, she shopped on Amazon and was searching for items that were for us too. They were set aside until she had more points. Sadly, she never lived to see those items purchased; however, we have since done so and have a special place for them in our home.”

Even while facing such an intense loss, the Darnells were determined to create some good in the midst of tragedy. “The community, family, friends, co-workers, and many people that we don’t even know rallied for Kyanna in a way that was so unexpected and amazing,” said Jeni.

“The generosity of all those people is so inspiring, and that is one reason why we wanted to create this Fund.”

Money raised for the Kyanna Joy Darnell Flutter Buster Fund will be used to fund outdoor activities for students in the Altoona and Owen-Withee school districts; among other things, it will support field trips, community gardens, outdoor classrooms, playground equipment, and parks. OwenWithee has already planted a butterfly garden in Kyanna’s honor and plans to expand it with support from the Fund.

“There are so many things that you will learn inside a classroom to prepare you for life,” said Joe Darnell, Kyanna’s father. “However, life happens outside of the classroom too. We think that is important to remember. Kyanna also enjoyed playing outside, so designing this Fund in this way just made sense.”

Nothing can ever erase the sorrow of Kyanna Joy Darnell’s passing, but as long as children are laughing on playgrounds and exploring gardens created by her Fund, nothing can ever erase the memory of her courage and generosity either.

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Donor Advised Fund Koehn Family Fund Fund Spotlight

For Kevin and Lynda Koehn, philanthropy is about more than giving away money; it’s about family.

They established their donor-advised Koehn Family Endowment Fund in 2013 with the goal of getting their children involved in supporting charitable causes.

“We are using this fund to fuel the passions of our children,” explained Lynda. “Since we started this fund, they have made their choices. Bottom line is, it is their fund.”

The family’s involvement has grown and changed over time. “The first couple years, we made a point, during a family holiday or vacation, to set aside an evening for the children and the older grandchildren to gather, talk, and make their decisions,” Lynda said. “We were available to answer any questions they had and to encourage them. Now, they are more confident and beginning to make their decisions independently. This year, they just emailed us their list of names, addresses, and amounts!”

This shared charitable giving hasn’t just been good for the nonprofit recipients; it’s also strengthened bonds within the family. Kevin and Lynda “have learned a great deal about [their] children during this process,” noting that each child makes choices reflecting her or his values and life experiences. “It is so interesting to see their values through the organizations they give to,” observed Lynda.

Together, the members of the Koehn family are proving that charity doesn’t just begin at home; it makes the home stronger.

The Koehn family selects a diverse array of nonprofits to support.

Some of the organizations that have received grants from the Koehn Family Fund include: Asian-American Women Artists Association San Francisco, CA Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse, Sojourner House Eau Claire, WI Children’s Health Care Foundation Roseville, MN Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Eau Claire, WI Chippewa Valley Symphony Eau Claire, WI Eau Claire Interfaith Hospitality Network Eau Claire, WI HSHS Sacred Heart Foundation Eau Claire, WI The Community Table Eau Claire, WI Trinity Lutheran Church Eau Claire, WI

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Donor Advised Funds Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire Endowment Fund Spotlight

Chartered in 1919, the Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire is the city’s oldest community service club. It was created to provide a social forum that transcends political, religious, gender, and workplace boundaries in order to improve lives.

Kiwanis members are men and women of all ages who are fully committed to their community in a variety of ways. The club is energetic and active, serving the community of Eau Claire through members’ time, talents, and monetary donations to public service projects.

In keeping with the Kiwanis Club’s spirit of service, the mission of the Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire Endowment Fund is to support projects and services that have a positive, direct, and lasting impact on the children of the Eau Claire community.

Anyone interested can donate to this fund; gifts can be made in honor or memory of a loved one if the donor so wishes.

To learn more about Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire, visit www.eauclairekiwanis.org.

Eau Claire Community Parks Association Fund Fund Spotlight

The Eau Claire Community Parks Association Fund is a donor advised fund that promotes the improvement and development of Eau Claire area public parks and recreation facilities for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. In addition, it funds community recreation activities in the City of Eau Claire and within 15 miles of its borders.

This fund’s goals are to protect the beauty and ecological health of our park system, preserve our parks system’s historical assets, acquire necessary funding to improve existing park land, and accept contributions for purchasing additional park land.

Anyone interested can donate to the Eau Claire Community Parks Association Fund, and gifts can be made in honor of a loved one.

To learn more about our parks in Eau Claire, visit www.eauclairewi.gov.

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Donor Advised Funds M&J Employee Impact Fund Fund Spotlight

The mission of the M&J Employee Impact Fund is clear: “to inspire hope and contribute to the well-being of our communities by adding value to everything we do.”

In establishing this fund, Market & Johnson has continued its longstanding encouragement of employees to become personally involved in the communities where they live and work.

They’ve already spent hundreds of hours volunteering with nonprofit organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters; Rotary Clubs; Chambers of Commerce; university foundations; and many others.

Market & Johnson employees are able to enhance their already impressive community support by contributing to the M&J Employee Impact Fund through payroll deductions and direct gifts.

Market & Johnson then matches 50% of the employee contributions.

In addition, the Fund promotes fundraising programs and events throughout the year in order to increase the money available for distribution to area nonprofit organizations.

These organizations are recommended by the employees, reviewed by the Impact Fund Committee, and approved by Market & Johnson’s Board of Directors as well as the Eau Claire Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Because of this process, employees can rest assured that their dollars will be used wisely and effectively.

No matter how little or large the amount, each contribution to the M&J Employee Impact Fund will help carry out the Fund’s mission by enriching the community and making a difference in the lives of others.

Brotoloc North Mental Health Fund Fund Spotlight

The Brotoloc North Mental Health Fund was established in celebration of Brotoloc North’s 50 years of serving people with physical, mental, and developmental disabilities.

This Fund supports Eau Claire area nonprofits that address mental health issues and, like Brotoloc North itself, help people overcome severe life challenges and find direction for a brighter future.

In addition to commemorating 50 years of successful service to Wisconsin patients, the Brotoloc North Mental Health Fund holds a special significance to the Eau Claire Community Foundation. It’s the Foundation’s first Corporate Donor Advised Fund, a fund type which encourages a business and its employees to become actively engaged in philanthropy.

Through this Fund, Brotoloc North, its employees, and the organizations it supports are working to make the Eau Claire community a healthier place to live.

More information about Brotoloc North can be found at www.brotoloc.com.

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Powerful Giving 2015 FUNDS BY TYPE

One of the greatest gifts you can give to a cause, organization or even your family is the power to give back. An endowment fund helps you do just that – forever – with a fund in your name.

You can support an existing fund, or you can establish an endowment fund with as little as $500 and then build the fund over 5 years. Gifts of cash, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, closely held stock, or real estate (whether home or business), can be tax-smart ways to give or to start your charitable fund now. Whether you’re donating cash or complex assets, our staff will work diligently and discreetly with you and your professional advisor to ensure we achieve the greatest benefit for you and the causes you believe in.

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Designated Named .................................... $694,393 Designated Named Scholarships .......... $384,241 Confluence Building Fund .................... $5,460,105 Donor Advised .......................................... $4,679,485

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Field of Interest ........................................... $375,858 Unrestricted .............................................. $3,148,724 Agency Endowments ............................. $1,740,000

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Pass Through ................................................. $164,366

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Other .................................................................. $55,913

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Giving is Easy

Choose your own giving plan by establishing a fund.

Donor-Advised Funds* allow individuals, families, and businesses to be fully involved in their philanthropy. You recommend grants to your favorite nonprofits, while the Eau Claire Community Foundation handles all the paperwork and administration. These funds offer many of the same benefits as a private foundation without the burden and cost. Plus, many of our fundholders appreciate the opportunity to tap into our knowledge of local issues.

Designated Funds allow you to support your favorite nonprofit organizations forever. A single fund can support one or more charities, even specific programs of these charities. And if the organization you choose eventually ceases to exist, the Foundation will redirect the fund’s income to reflect your original charitable intent.

Field-of-Interest Funds allow you to permanently support your broad philanthropic passions. You choose your favorite interest area – such as the arts, education or health care – and a committee will recommend grants to promising projects in that area long after you’re gone.

Unrestricted Funds honor the legacy of a person or family by making grants to meet the community’s ever-changing needs in their name. The Foundation’s board and staff identify our area’s most compelling needs and award grants from your fund to the programs best suited to meet them. This is an excellent way for your family to address future challenges in the community.

Agency Endowment Funds generate a predictable stream of income for your nonprofit while the rest of your investment grows in perpetuity – so you can do good forever. Endowments may also attract donors who prefer to fund their organizations permanently rather than just through annual giving. * Converting over a private foundation into a donor advised fund can help you avoid burdensome and costly administration while continuing your charitable purpose forever.

The Foundation’s 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status results in greater tax benefits and no mandatory payouts.

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Leave Your Legacy

The Eau Claire Community Foundation established the Legacy Society to recognize its members who have made provisions in their estate plans to provide a gift to the Foundation for causes they care about most.

By including the Eau Claire Community Foundation in your will, establishing a charitable gift annuity or remainder trust, or naming the Foundation as beneficiary of a life insurance policy, members of the Legacy Society look beyond the here and now to the future well-being of the greater Eau Claire area.

These Legacy Society members have included the Eau Claire Community Foundation in their estate plans: Helen* and Karl* Andresen Dr. David* and Joan Angell Janet Barland

Thomas and Jill Barland

Jack and Carol Bartingale Jerry & Sue Bauer 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 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 Arnold* and Lois* Domer B.J. and Bea Farmer Jennifer and Joseph Fesenmaier Victoria E. Finstad Heidi Fisher Dr. 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* Sherry L. Macaul Richard D. and Marcia D. Larson John and Jane Lokken Keith and Alison Martin Buzz and Mary Ann Minton Greg 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 Flo and Terry* Sheridan Chuck Shoemaker Jr. and Lori John-Shoemaker Vernon* and Jo Ann Smith Jerry and Beth Speckien Susan and Roger 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

Giving Later

Your planned giving ensures the future.

Bequests left via will or trust can help you reduce your estate taxes while supporting your community forever.

Charitable Gift Annuities offer you stable, secure income while giving you an immediate tax deduction for a portion of your gift.

Charitable Lead Trusts may enable you to transfer appreciating assets to family members tax-free while making gifts to your fund in the interim.

Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts offer you predictable income and an immediate tax deduction for a portion of your gift. They are invested and managed separately, and you avoid all capital gains tax on any appreciated assets you contribute to them.

They also reduce your estate tax liability.

Life Insurance allows you to make a significant charitable impact at very little cost. You can name your fund as a beneficiary and give later. You can also donate an existing policy and take an immediate tax deduction.

Retirement Plans, when passed to an heir, are quickly depleted by double taxation. Instead, you can name your fund at the Eau Claire Community Foundation as the beneficiary and avoid taxes, leave more to your family, and preserve your hard-earned assets for the good of your community.

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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Field of Interest Funds Access Eau Claire:

Jim and Kathy Pinter Mental Health Fund:

Nellie and John I. Kaiser Memorial Fund:

Established by Dr. Katherine Schneider to aid nonprofit organizations who want to make their facilities, programs, and activities accessible to people with disabilities in Eau Claire County. Physical, electronic, attitudinal, and communication accessibilities will be considered, as well as outreach to people with disabilities.

Established by Jim and Kathy Pinter, this fund supports nonprofit organizations that address adult and youth mental health issues, including education, prevention, research, and treatment.

Established by Katy Mattice in memory of her parents to support grants for projects and programs that enhance children’s literacy.

Aubre’s Fund:

Siker Education Fund: John and Jane Lokken Fund: Established by John and Jane Lokken to support arts and culture, recreation, and/or administrative expenses.

Established by Edna Hood in memory of her sister, Aubre, who died as an infant. This fund will enhance the quality of life for children and companion animals in the greater Eau Claire area.

Junior League of Eau Claire:

Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund:

Mayo Clinic Health System Children’s Health Fund:

Established in collaboration with Mayo Health System to support the health and welfare of children.

Daniel and Mary Ann Ogan Educational Fund: Established by Daniel and Mary Ann Ogan to support educational programs in Eau Claire.

Established by Junior League of Eau Claire to support non-profit initiatives which improve life for women and children in the Eau Claire area.

Established by Michael Siker to support educational programs and initiatives in community schools.

S.S. Safari All-Star Fund: Established by Bonnie Wright to support dog behavioral training and enrichment of shelters, foster care, and canine cancer research.

Stromwall Family Fund:

Established by Mayo Clinic to support children’s health.

Established by Jack and Donna Stromwall to help support the educations of students in financial need at the secondary level.

Michael Lund Memorial Fund:

Victoria E. Finstad Fund:

Established by Greg and Won Lund in memory of their son, Michael. This fund focuses on granting to programs that provide youth physical and mental health services.

Established by Victoria Finstad to support the Ager House as well as local organizations that emphasize Nordic culture, including music, dance, education, lectures, genealogy, and more.

Edna Hood Memorial Fund: Established by Edna Hood to support programs that focus on literacy and/or music.

Designated Named Funds Buzz and Mary Ann Minton Fund Confluence Building Endowment Dr. Joseph M. and Jean M. Tobin Family Fund Dr. Michel and Cathy Sultan Fund Eau Claire Police Dept. Special Units Fund Eau Claire Transit Disadvantaged Token Fund Eau Claire, Dunn, Pepin Medical Society

Gary and Sonya Tourville Fund Hubbard and Kathryn Robbins Family Fund Jeanne Richie Memorial Puddle Jump Fund John and Lela Thompson Fund Kyanna Joy Darnell Flutter Buster Fund:

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Endowment Lyle and Karyn Quandt Fund Ralph Owen Disaster Relief Sculpture Tour Eau Claire Endowment Fund Thomas and Joyce Bruckner Fund

Established by Joe and Jeni Darnell in memory of their daughter Kyanna, this fund will provide grants to help fund activities outside of the school building for elementary school children in the School District of Altoona and Owen-Withee Schools

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Donor Advised Funds Anonymously Fund Anonymous Fund (1): Established by an anonymous donor, this fund will help support arts, music, homeless shelters, and women’s shelters.

Brotoloc North Mental Health Fund: Established by Brotoloc North, this fund will help address mental health needs.

Carlson Family Fund Charles and Joanne Graaskamp Family Fund Christopher J. Hasenberg Family Fund Chuck and Lori John Shoemaker Family Fund Dan and Debbie Market Family Fund David B. & Dorothy H. Owen Family Fund David T. Bodeau and Family Fund Dick and Marlene Cable Family Fund Eau Claire Community Parks Association Frederikson Family Fund

Grewe Family Fund Janet Barland Fund Jeffrey and Karen Jones Family Fund John and Betsy Kell Family Fund John Matthew Fesenmaier Children’s Fund Jon N. and Maureen S. Homstad Family Fund Katharine’s Wish/Rhoten Family Fund Kiwanis Club of E.C. Endowment Fund Koehn Family Endowment Krause Family - Tech Fund Kristo Family Fund Larson Family Fund M & J Employee Impact Fund: Established by Market & Johnson, this fund will recommend grants for the purpose of making a direct impact on the communities the corporation serves.

Mattoon Family Fund Mayer Family Fund

Mike Siker Donor-Advised Fund My Dad – Milton and My Mom – Elnora Siker Fund Norm and Mary Ellen Keller Fund O’Halloran Family Fund Pat and Sue Quinn Recreational Fund Phillip and Barbara Fey Family Fund Public Gardens Fund Robert R. Southard Memorial Fund Scobie Family Fund Terry and Flo Sheridan Family Fund Thomas and Jill Barland Fund William and Kathryn Bergman Fund: Established by William and Kathryn Bergman, grants from this fund will support their favorite causes as recommended by Kathryn in memory of William.

Women’s Giving Circle Endowment Fund Young Family Fund

Unrestricted Funds Anonymous B.J. and Bea Farmer Family Fund Charter Bank Eau Claire Fund Community Fund Daniel F. and Margaret J. Brown Memorial Fund Dean and Susan Olson Family Fund

Giving Traditions Goff Family Fund Jack and Lois Postlewaite Family Fund James H. Cupery Fund Lois and Arnold Domer Fund Paul and Cheri Weinke Family Fund Phillip and Barbara Fey Fund

Preston and Mary Kay Bissell Fund RCU Fund Richard T. Gannon Fund Susan and Roger Tietz Fund T. Gordon & Gladys P. Keith Fund

Community Fund The Community Fund receives unrestricted donations designated to support grants to local non-profit organizations as recommended by the ECCF Grant Committee. It gives the Foundation flexibility to support organizations that address pressing community needs as they arise.

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Designated Scholarship Funds Arnold and Marie Maliszewski Memorial Scholarship Fund Clarence and Isabel Berger Family Scholarship Fund Draper Hills Scholarship Fund

Elk Mound High School Alumni Scholarship Fund Independence Public School Memorial Scholarship Fund Laura Graul Memorial Scholarship Fund

Marge and Jesse Edmundson Memorial Scholarship Fund Max Manuel Isaacs and Hannah Bernhardt Isaacs Memorial Scholarship Fund Memorial High School Class of ‘60 Scholarship Fund

Denise Murch Memorial Fund Eau Claire Public Spirit Fund Foundation Leaders Fund Innovation Foundation of Western Wisconsin Jack and Carol Bartingale Family Fund Karen Overhulser Fund:

Leonard E Gibbs Fund to Promote Excellence in Evidence Informed Research and Practice in the Helping Professions Mark and Donna Faanes Family Fund:

Acorn Funds 5 Martins Family Fund Advancing Innovation with Eau Claire County Fund Al and Peggy Jones Fund: Established by Al and Peggy Jones, this fund is designated for Literacy Volunteers-CV, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, CV Museum, and ECCF Community Fund.

Anonymously Fund Billie G. Macaul Memorial Fund Clark Family Fund Confluence Building Endowment Fund CV Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory Fund

Established by Karen Overhulser, this fund will promote reading and literacy in the community.

Laura and Duane Hookom Family Fund: Established by Laura and Duane Hookom for our community parks and recreation programs.

Established by Mark and Donna Faanes for future granting to their favorite charities.

Paul Del Torto Fund Phillip and Janice Happe Family Fund Robert V. and Benjamin G. Miller Fund Stephen and Kristine Bien Family Fund The Talley Family Fund The Warloski Family Fund

Supporting Organization Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation The mission of ECPSF is to promote education by: fostering supportive relationships with the school district and community; raising funds to provide learning opportunities for students, teachers and staff; and awarding grants for value-added projects.

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

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Pass-Through Funds Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention Pass-Through Fund Clear Vision Eau Claire Fund Confluence Building Fund Flying Eagles Ski Club Hill Improvement Fund

Jeffers Park Development Fund Jeffers Park Development Playground Fund: This fund was established with the specific intention of building a playground for the Jeffers Park Development.

Larson Family Designated Pass-Through Fund

Mount Simon Park/Babe Ruth Baseball Project Pinehurst Project Sculpture Tour Eau Claire Operations Fund

Agency Endowment Funds Anonymous (2) Beaver Creek Reserve Endowment Fund Bolton Refuge House Endowment Fund Boy Scouts of America Chippewa Valley Endowment Fund Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Endowment Eau Claire Children’s Theatre Endowment Fund

Feed My People Endowment Fund Goodwill Industries Fund Hope Gospel Mission Endowment Fund Interfaith Hospitality Network Endowment L. E. Phillips Senior Center Endowment Fund L. E. Phillips Memorial Library Agency Fund LV-CV Legacy for Literacy Fund Mega Charities Foundation Fund

Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum Endowment Fund Sculpture Tour Eau Claire Agency Fund: Established to protect the future of Sculpture Tour Eau Claire.

United Cerebral Palsy Endowment Fund Young Men’s Christian Association of Eau Claire Endowment Fund NEW Funds of 2015

Society of Founders Fund for Operations This fund was established in 1997 by the 64 individuals and businesses who established the Eau Claire Community Foundation.

Its financial support helps keep the Foundation operating successfully.

Society of Founders Members

The following individuals, families, and firms have helped make the Eau Claire Community Foundation a permanent part of Eau Claire 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. Verdell and Diane Bothun Susan J. Bruce Dick and Marlene* Cable Jim Carter and Victoria Miller Duane and Joan Dingmann Arnold* 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 Thomas and Mary* Grewe Jon N. and Maureen S. Homstad Daniel F. and Carolyn B. Johnson Don* and Eunice* Johnson Lloyd* and Lila C. 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

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 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 Susan K. and Roger J. Tietz Pat and Kerry Toutant

Dr. Peter Ullrich and Susan Pittman Ken and Roberta Vance Jan and Kathryn Ver Hagen Warren and Vonnie* Wangen Steve* & Olga Wise Jack and Cleo Young Ayres Associates Charter Bank Eau Claire CliftonLarsonAllen LLP,

formerly Stienessen, Shlegel & Co. LLC

Royal Credit Union SVA Plumb Financial LLC US Bank Wipfli LLP *denotes deceased

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Create Culture

$21,304

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

Chippewa Valley Theater Guild Improvements to the Grand Theatre

The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild is a volunteer-driven community theatre serving the greater Eau Claire area since 1981. The Theatre Guild develops, encourages, and promotes opportunities for community members of all ages to experience live theatre arts, whether on stage, back stage, behind the scenes, in the audience, or in a classroom. The Theatre Guild produces Broadway musicals, plays, and children’s shows throughout the year.

In addition, the organization provides classes and workshops for children ages 4-18, including a summer drama camp and a Shakespeare workshop for teens. These classes give kids the opportunity to explore all aspects of theatre production in a nurturing environment. They receive fun, handson experience making sets, creating props, designing costumes, and building their acting and communication skills. Classes are designed to teach kids new skills, help them develop existing talents and confidence, and give them an opportunity to shine and be respected.

The Theatre Guild also has outreach programs, including the Golden Trunk Players, a group of high school and college students performing for and with small children throughout the summer at libraries, daycares and community events. One of the biggest events the Theatre Guild produces is their annual Fairytale Ball – an evening for families with young children that provides entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides, food, games, activities, and dancing with storybook characters. The Guild also hosts special events like the Chippewa Valley Book Festival’s Young Writer’s Showcase, the YMCA’s Youth Rep shows, training programs through local law enforcement, fundraisers, and all-ages concerts.

The Grand Theatre, home to the Theatre Guild, plays an important role in the organization. The building houses rehearsal space, a box office, classrooms/meeting space, and a theatre. We are grateful to the Eau Claire Community Foundation for providing financial assistance in helping the organization purchase new theatre seating, a new air conditioning unit for the auditorium, and a new roof to replace the 50-year old predecessor.

The Theatre Guild is celebrating their 35th Anniversary and looks forward to another 35 years serving the community. You can explore their website at www.cvtg.org.

2015 Create Culture Grants Chippewa Valley Museum Exhibit Improvement Chippewa Valley Symphony 3 Computers & software Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild Chairs for Grand Theatre Eau Claire Regional Arts Council Marketing & Shared Ticketing Platform

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Eau Claire Municipal Band Gong & Microphone Stands Eau Claire Children’s Theatre HD Projector & Unrestricted Sculpture Tour Eau Claire, Inc. Metal Brochure Boxes

Unrestricted Grants: Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Phipps Center for the Arts Asian American Women Artists Association Cable Natural History Museum Chippewa Valley Symphony Waldemar Ager Association, Inc.

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Give Green

$181,918

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

Eau Claire County Humane Association Pet Transitional Life Program

The mission of the Eau Claire County Humane Association (ECCHA) is to be a voice for all animals by providing education; resources and support for the community; compassionate care for homeless animals until they can be placed in forever homes; and coordination with other organizations to promote animal welfare.

ECCHA is very active throughout the Chippewa Valley through educating children, bringing the community together with fundraisers, and hosting pet-friendly events. It doesn’t receive government funding, instead relying on donations from generous supporters in order to fulfill its mission.

These donations allowed ECCHA to reunite 394 animals with their owners and find forever homes for an additional 842 animals during 2014. Through the efforts of its dedicated staff, numerous foster families, hundreds of volunteers, and the services of a Humane Officer, ECCHA is able to improve the lives of not only the animals in its care, but the people who love them as well.

By delivering pet supplies to the homes of individuals who are unable leave their homes on a regular basis, ECCHA’s We All Love Our Pets (WALOP) program allows these individuals to keep what are sometimes the only families they have.

Through the Pet Transitional Living Program (PTLP) in coordination with Bolton Refuge House Inc., ECCHA assists victims of domestic violence by providing temporary shelter for their furry members of the family.

According to the Director of the Animal Safehouse Program, Patti Oppelt, “One in four victims [of domestic violence] said that she stayed with the abuser because she feared leaving the pet behind.” The PTLP program was sustainable in 2015 through grant funding from the Eau Claire Community Foundation.

By supporting the Eau Claire County Humane Association, you can help save lives and help those who cannot speak find their forever homes. Please visit the ECCHA website at www.eccha.org if you’d like to learn more.

2015 Give Green Grants Bob’s House For Dogs Dying With Dignity Program Unrestricted Cable Community Farm Cable Community Farm Tractor Fund Cable Natural History Museum Natural Play Area Eau Claire County Humane Association Pet Transitional Life Program Flying Eagles Ski Club Hill Plastic & Netting

Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve Strategic Planning Unrestricted YMCA - Eau Claire Camp Manitou Archery Program Upgrade Camp Manitou Septic System Electronic Portable Scoreboards Replacement of Free Weights Unrestricted

Unrestricted Grants: Bayfield Area Recreation Center Cable and Area Foundation Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association ECCF - Jeffers Park Development ECCF - Pinehurst Project Friends of the Chippewa River State Trail Special Olympics Area 3 West Wisconsin Land Trust

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Form Futures

$290,741

Grants in the Form Futures category fund programs that enhance learning opportunities for children and adults in the Eau Claire area. Form Futures grants may also provide community development opportunities.

Children’s Dyslexia Center

Tablets and Hands On Experience Dyslexia Stations The Children’s Dyslexia Center of Upper Wisconsin (CDCUW) is a 100% locally funded nonprofit organization that provides free tutoring to children who struggle with reading, writing, and spelling due to dyslexia, which affects as many as 1 in 5 people. Although dyslexia is a medical diagnosis, it’s treated through educational instruction.

Thanks to such instruction, children who start the CDCUW’s program 1 to 6 grade levels behind their peers are able to graduate reading at or beyond their grade, age, and peer levels. Some students travel from as far as 2 hours away, twice a week, to receive these tutoring services.

That kind of progress is remarkable, but it comes at a price. The program, which lasts an average of two years, costs approximately $5,000 per student per year. Many parents are unable to afford such a significant cost, making the CDCUW’s free services even more crucial to area students with dyslexia.

The CDCUW also trains tutors in an accredited, highly effective method of teaching that uses multi-sensory, explicit, systematic, and direct instruction. Since its opening in 2011, 34 students have graduated from tutoring services provided at the center, 17 tutors have been certified, 4 advanced tutors certified, and many more are currently in training.

Thanks to a grant from the Eau Claire Community Foundation, iPads have been purchased for students and tutors in order to help bridge a gap between learning and technology, as well as a way to provide students with unique and fun ways to learn. A second grant helped fund “Dyslexia Simulations,” which give participants the experience of living with dyslexia in order to create greater empathy for people who have it.

These simulations are offered to various schools and individuals in the Eau Claire community.

With funding from these grants and financial support from the community, the CDCUW will continue to help students with dyslexia achieve academic success. To learn more, you can visit www.wicdc.org.

2015 Form Futures Grants Boy Scouts of America-CV Council Empowered Leadership Eagle Scout Medals & Unrestricted Boys & Girls Club of the Greater CV Health & Nutrition Program Kids Stock Walkie Talkies Children’s Dyslexia Center of Upper WI Tablets Experience Dyslexia Stations Children’s Museum of Eau Claire Website & E-Commerce Application Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation District Homeless Program McKinley - Post-Secondary Success Family Resource Center Family Resource Center Play Area Parent Café L. E. Phillips Career Development Center Upholstery Equipment

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Literacy Volunteers - CV Healthy Foods, Healthy Families Website Redesign & Unrestricted Lutheran Social Services ARJ Parenting Program Memorial High School Giving Tree Fund Park Spanish Immersion Parent Teacher Organization Costumes & Dance Scholarships St. Croix Sailing School Scholarships & Unrestricted UW-Eau Claire Foundation College of Business Employee Recognition Awards Early Childhood Literacy Intervention Blugold Beginnings & Unrestricted University of Wisconsin Foundation Annual UW Fund Men’s Swimming Team St. John’s Bible, UW-Madison Library

University of Wisconsin - Stout Fostering Success Summer Camp YMCA - Eau Claire Financial Assistance Program (Strong Kids) Scholarship Grants: Crown College Mid State Technical College Northcentral Technical College St. Olaf College Stateline Community Foundation UW-Eau Claire UW-Eau Claire Foundation UW-La Crosse UW-Madison UW-Steven’s Point University of Steven’s Point Foundation Viterbo University Winona State University

Unrestricted Grants: American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation Boy Scouts of AmericaSouthwest Florida Dartmouth College Friends of Memorial High School Girl Scouts River Valleys Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Mt Holyoke College Marquette University High School McDonell Area Catholic Schools Regis Catholic Schools Foundation Robbins Elementary School St. Catherine University

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Offer Opportunities

$167,179

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

The Community Table

Technology Upgrades and TCT Mobile Meals The Community Table provides a daily meal in a comfortable and inviting dining room to all who come through its doors. Volunteer teams of 1012 people prepare and serve each meal; they also make a donation of $100 and 8 gallons of milk. In 2015, volunteers provided approximately 338,000 meals to guests at The Community Table as well as 7,575 brown bag lunches to Labor Ready Work Service for people working day labor jobs. It also partnered with the Eau Claire County Aging and Disability Resource Center to provide 2,100 meals to homebound individuals.

Table also attend Community Day, when various agencies distribute information about the services they offer.

Grants from the Eau Claire Community Foundation have helped to make this service possible by allowing The Community Table to upgrade its computers, accounting program, and telephone system. Thanks to these grants, The Community Table can better connect to the greater Eau Claire community and provide meals to those who are hungry, which benefits all who live here!

For more information, please visit www.thecommunitytable.org.

The volunteer serving teams are diverse; they come from faith communities, businesses, schools, and civic groups. The Kitchen Operations manager provides serving teams with a menu, food preparation plan, and ingredients. Much of the food comes from Feed My People Food Bank, where every dollar spent purchases ten dollars of food. Fresh produce comes through Feeding America, which provides an average of 27,000 pounds of rescued produce. 27,061 additional pounds of food were also obtained from local donations. Each day an On-Site Coordinator is available to assist serving teams and guests, often referring guests to appropriate local social services.

The Community Table is generously supported by individual donations, faith-based organizations, The United Way, a Community Block Distribution Grant, The Eau Claire Community Foundation, the Women’s Giving Circle, and other grants. On Tuesdays, guests at The Community

2015 Offer Opportunities Grants APPLE Pregnancy Center Update phone system Unrestricted Bolton Refuge House, Inc. Children’s Dog Therapy Program Flooring for transitional housing Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse New door, washer, & dryer Children’s Health Care Foundation Cameras for the NICU, St. Paul Children’s Hospital Children’s Service Society of WI Digital Recording Equipment Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Women’s Health & Hygiene City Transit Authority Bus tokens for Beacon House Bus tokens for Sojourner House The Community Table, Inc. TCT Mobile Meals QuickBooks Software & Training Eau Claire City County Health Dept.

Transportation for Homeless Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Dept.

Kids N Cops Epilepsy Foundation of Western WI Adult Retreat & Unrestricted

Faith Evangelical Free Church Fall Creek Community Food Pantry Feed My People Food Bank Food Outreach Program Fruit for Kids Program Dairy for Kids & Unrestricted First Congregational Church Restoration Building Project First Lutheran Church Dale Rasmussen Fund for Children Hope Gospel Mission, Inc. Computers for Solomon Learning Center Short-Term & Renewed Hope Program HSHS Sacred Heart Foundation Neonatal Intensive Care Area The Healing Place & Unrestricted L.E. Phillips Senior Center Exercise Equipment Sprinkler System & Unrestricted Lutheran Social Services Positive Avenues REACH, Inc. Technology Trinity Equestrian Center Wounded Women’s Equestrian Therapy Program

Trinity Lutheran Church Community Thanksgiving Dinner Unrestricted United Cerebral Palsy of West Central WI Children’s Services United Way of the Greater CV Leadership Circle & Unrestricted University of Minnesota Foundation Young Lectureship Fund UW-Eau Claire Foundation Refrigerator & Flat-bed Cart The Wellness Shack, Inc. TWS Awareness Campaign Western Dairyland Housing First Program Wisconsin Badger Camp Campership Program Wisconsin Dental Association Mission of Mercy in Eau Claire Young Life of the CV Young Lives Program

Jarrett’s Joy Cart Nemours Fund for Children’s Health New York Presbyterian Fund Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Saint Luke’s Health Foundation Shriners Hospitals for Children, Honolulu The Children’s Hospital Volunteers, Inc. Wyoming Medical Center Foundation Unrestricted Grants: American Red Cross - Western WI Chapter Augusta Area Foundation Eau Claire Interfaith Hospitality Network Eau Claire Seymour Lions Club The Cookie Cart, Minneapolis, MN The Hunger Task Force of La Crosse Immaculate Conception Parish The Open Door Clinic, Inc.

Books and toys for children: CAMC Foundation Children’s Hospital of Alabama Children’s Specialized Hospital Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

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Initiatives Confluence Building Fund The Confluence Project is a collaborative effort to continue the successful redevelopment of downtown Eau Claire at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers. The centerpiece of the project is the Confluence Arts Center, a state-of-the-art facility to showcase Eau Claire’s vibrant arts community.

The Arts Center represents a true public-private collaboration with funding through state, city and county investments, partnered with philanthropy and new market tax credits. The City of Eau Claire and Eau Claire County both have pledged resources.

In August, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents unanimously passed a resolution directing UW System President Ray Cross to work with the State of Wisconsin’s Department of Administration to implement the project.

Philanthropic support is critical to reach the Confluence Campaign’s $13.5 million fundraising goal and to match a $15 million state grant. There are several ways to support the Confluence Project, including individual pledges, bundled gifts, and various naming opportunities.

Please join the community in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a place that will contribute to the cultural renaissance of downtown Eau Claire.

The donations and pledges for this fund are being collected through the Eau Claire Community Foundation and UW-Eau Claire Foundation. For further information about donating, go to www.communityfortheconfluence.org.

Other Initiatives at the Foundation Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention

Through programs implemented by a network of over 100 volunteers, this initiative uses innovative strategies to reduce youth alcohol use in the community.

Chippewa Valley Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory

The two main goals of this innovative partnership between area Police and Sheriff Departments are to locate and preserve digital evidence from computers and electronic devices and to locate, identify, and arrest online child sex predators.

Clear Vision

This organization’s mission is “to engage our community for the common good,” and its purpose is “to convene, nurture, and support diverse groups of community members for civic work that addresses the needs identified in the Clear Vision Eau Claire plan.”

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 and participate in community outreach programs.

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Flying Eagles Ski Club Hill Improvement Fund

The Flying Eagles Ski Club promotes ski jumping, downhill skiing, and cross-country skiing in Eau Claire. This initiative allows the Club to add improvements to the ski jumping area.

Jeffers Park Development Project

This collaboration between two youth sports leagues and the City of Eau Claire is working to plan and construct a five field baseball and softball complex in order to expand young players’ currently limited access to ball fields. It will also feature other public park amenities, including a playground and trails.

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.

Sculpture Tour Eau Claire

Created in 2011, this is an annual exhibit of sculptures located in downtown Eau Claire and on the Mayo Health System Eau Claire campus. ECCF holds an Operations and Endowment fund for Sculpture Tour Eau Claire, Inc.

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Children’s Legacy Luncheon 2015 Legacy Luncheon 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. These honorees are people who exemplify selfless service for local children and families; in recognition of their contributions, they receive the “Outstanding Achievement Award” at the Children’s Legacy Luncheon. The 2015 honorees were Melinda Gardner, Donna Lehmkuhl, Pete Riley, Kathy Rulien-Bareis, Katherine Schneider, and Jodi Thesing-Ritter.

The honorees recommend a $500 grant from the Eau Claire Community Foundation to a non-profit of their choice. In 2015, the recommended grantees were the Access Eau Claire Fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation; APPLE Pregnancy Care Center; Bob’s House for Dogs; the McKinley Charter School Post-Secondary Success Fund; UW-Eau

Claire Blugold Beginnings; and UW-Eau Claire Early Childhood Literacy Intervention Program, Services, and Evaluation (ECLIPSE).

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 2015 grant recipient from the Endowment Fund was the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Community Services (formerly known as the Children’s Service Society) for the purchase of digital recording equipment. This equipment will preserve the testimony of child victims of crime, preventing them from having to re-live their traumas by testifying on multiple occasions.

Thanks to the support of Children’s Legacy Fund donors and the dedicated work of volunteers like these Honorees, Chippewa Valley children can thrive.

Mission

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

Vision

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

Left to Right: 2015 Children’s Legacy Luncheon Honorees: Kathy Rulien-Bareis, Melinda Gardner, Katherine Schneider, Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Donna Lehmkuhl, Pete Riley

2015 Sponsors & Volunteers Gold Sponsors Avalon Floral HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital Leader Telegram Marshfield Clinic – Eau Claire Center Mayo Clinic Health System UW-Eau Claire Foundation Inc. Silver BMO Harris Bank Greendoor Graphics & Advertising, Inc. Nikki and Rich Hanna Northwestern Bank Orgel Wealth Mangement Royal Construction Royal Credit Union

Student Transit – Eau Claire, Inc. Wegner CPAs Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci SC Table Sponsors Charter Bank Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Eau Claire Sport Warehouse Elite Realty Group Kristo Orthodontics David Lehmkuhl McDonough Manufacturing McKinley Charter School Board Prairie-Belle Land & Cattle Co. Warner Bros. Construction WESTconsin Credit Union Xcel Energy

2014 Leadership Chairpersons Minette Ponick Nikki Hanna Bob Carr Kelly Shanley Nordstrom Hannah Walsh Carol Morin Jill Williams Penny Crochiere Jeanne Herman Volunteers Rose Wiechmann Pat LuCore Nancee Burbank Donna Gilbertson Jody Becker

Cheryl Peick Robin Kranig Rebecca White Body Sue Bornick Sharon Peterson Colleen Bates Chris Hambuch-Boyle Sara Antonson Andrea Sullivan Betsy McDougall Gibbs Selection Committee Jeanne Herman Penny Crochiere Bob Carr Colleen Bates Andrea Sullivan Sara Antonson

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Women’s Giving Circle

A Fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation 2015 Circle Leadership Linda Bohacek

Circle Advisory Team Chair

Susan McIntyre Circle Advisory Team Co-Chair

Marianne Klinkhammer Circle Advisory Team Past Chair

Karen Eisenbarth Circle Advisory Team Secretary

Petey Ahneman Education and Program Team Chair

Mission

Action Statement

The mission of the Women’s Giving Circle, a fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation, is to raise money and distribute contributions to projects and initiatives that improve the lives of women and children in the Eau Claire area.

The Women’s Giving Circle will fulfill its mission by gathering contributions, educating members about the power of collective philanthropy, and providing opportunities for hands-on involvement in grant making and social investment that address the needs of women and children.

The Women’s Giving Circle, a Fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation, was created by a diverse and generous group of Eau Claire area women engaged in an exciting venture of strategic philanthropy. It leverages the resources of individuals for greater impact by pooling members’ dollars and using the money to award grants to local nonprofit organizations that support women and children. Since its inception in 2006, the Women’s Giving Circle has awarded more than $150,000 in grants.

Sue Tienor Education and Program Team Co-Chair

Mary Ann Ogan Grants Team Chair

Sherry Macaul

2015 Grant Spotlight

Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library: Books for Babies

Grants Team Co-Chair

Penny Graham Membership Outreach Team Chair

Jan Happe Membership Outreach Team Co-Chair

Past Chairs

Ruth Wallace 2007

Pamela Macal 2008

Betsy Barnes 2009 & 2010

Flo Sheridan 2011

Jackie Belka 2012

Karen Homme 2013

Marianne Klinkhammer 2014

Lifetime Members Betsy Barnes Kathy Bartl Barbara Fey Janice Goethel Maureen Homstad Judith LaFave Mary Ellen Keller Katherine Lasker Lois Postlewaite Flo Sheridan

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Books for Babies is a national literacy program to acquaint parents of newborns with the important role that books play in the development of children. With the help of a grant from the Women’s Giving Circle, this program has been expanded locally from one week a year to an all-year program.

While still in the hospital, parents are presented with a board book for babies and an envelope that includes information on the importance of reading to babies, a pamphlet about Friends of the Library, and an application for a free library card at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire. Parents of all babies born at the Mayo Clinic Health System and Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire receive this kit.

A total of about 2,000 babies are born at the two hospitals each year.

By encouraging parents to read to their infants and participate in other library programs, Books for Babies helps to promote a bonding relationship between parent and child while enhancing the child’s language and cognitive development.

Now that the grant year is over, the Books for Babies program is funded by donations to the Friends of L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library. It takes thousands of dollars to buy 2,000 books for the Books for Babies program, so donations are always welcome. Donations can be sent to Friends of LEPMPL, 400 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire, WI 54703.

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2015 Grant Spotlight

Infant Safe Sleep Task Force Pack and Play Program Grant funding from the Women’s Giving Circle was instrumental in helping the Infant Safe Sleep Task Force purchase 50 pack ‘n plays with bassinets, as well as crib sheets, sleep sacks, and written materials for infant safe sleep educational toolkits. These tool kits use the latest scientific research to teach families how to provide an optimal sleep environment for infants; they have been provided to families with infants, care providers, and community agencies in Eau Claire County.

The pack ‘n plays help ensure a safe sleep environment for infants whose parents are in financial need.

Many families in need have benefited from the pack ‘n play program.

Some of those include families in homeless shelters, families with multiple children who struggle to meet day to day needs, and families with special need and premature infants. The ages of infants served range from newborn to 7 months. One parent commented, “I have seven kids and never had a place for them to sleep. They always slept with me.

It helps knowing my baby is safe.”

Women’s Giving Circle funding for this program has made an incredible difference for families with infants in our community.

Women’s Giving Circle Grants Approved for the 2016 Cycle Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Women’s Health and Hygiene: $5,000 ‘Women’s Health and Hygiene’ works to ensure access to health care, medications, and hygiene necessities for impoverished women.

Approximately 495 women will receive health services, and 200 to 300 will receive feminine hygiene products during the program’s first year.

Family Resource Center Parent Café: $3,180 The ‘Parent Café’ is a program for parents and children that includes a shared meal, social connections, resource sharing, information on a topic of interest to the group, and an opportunity for positive interactions between parents and children. It will offer a comfortable place for families to come together for networking and information.

Feed My People Dairy for Kids: $5,000 The Weekend Kids’ Meal program expects to serve over 1,600 students in the Eau Claire area during the 2016 school year. Each student receives a meal bag every Friday. ‘Dairy for Kids’ will allow vouchers for a free half gallon of milk and shelf-stable cheese squares to be included in the meal bags.

Literacy Volunteers Chippewa Valley Healthy Foods, Healthy Families: $5,000 ‘Healthy Foods, Healthy Families’ will support the health of low literacy families by teaching the importance of healthy eating for the entire

family. Two classes will be offered: “Family Cooking and Learning” will teach families how to plan and prepare healthy meals, and “My Plate” will help parents develop healthy eating habits in their children.

Lutheran Social Services ARJ Parenting Program: $5,000 The Addiction and Restorative Justice (ARJ) Programs of Lutheran Social Services will offer parenting classes to their clients. Supporting women in their efforts to properly nurture their children will aid in breaking the intergenerational cycle of addiction and therefore positively impact their children and other family members.

Trinity Equestrian Center Wounded Women’s Equine Therapy Program: $5,000 The Wounded Women Program serves clients who have experienced emotional and physical traumas. It is an efficacy based model using horses in addition to a trained therapist and equine specialist. In this program, horses and clients develop relationships while the clients learn strategies to overcome their self-destructive responses.

Fostering Success Initiative at UW Stout Summer Overnight Camp: $1,243 Fostering Success at UW-Stout offers overnight and day camps geared towards college readiness for foster and homeless youth. Since it has already proven extremely successful, this grant will build on its previous accomplishments by helping seven foster and homeless youth from Eau Claire County attend the camp.

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A Supporting Organization

Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Board of Trustees Charles Grossklaus Chair Tom Fiedler Vice Chair Jef Munger Secretary/Treasurer Ned Donnellan Kathryn Proctor Duax Ken Faanes Jenny Postlewaite Fesenmaier James Hanke Jeff Jones Jack Kaiser Dan Market Flo Sheridan Peggy O’Halloran

Letter from the Executive Director It has been an eventful 2015 for the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation thanks to you! We are proud to be a supporting organization of the Eau Claire Community Foundation. We have a dedicated focus to secure support for the exceptional public education system in our community.

Celebrations: In September, we celebrated the dedication of our Founding Partners in Education plaque at the Board of Education office. Our Founding Partners are the individuals, families, and businesses who have helped make the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation a permanent part of the Eau Claire School District through their giving. It was a moving event to celebrate the great impact that generosity has in our community.

New Director: In August, I joined the Foundation following the retirement of Mary Beth Kelley-Lowe, as she and her husband take the opportunity to spend more time with family. My professional background is in fundraising. Since my husband and I attended UWEC, we are deeply passionate about and thrilled to be back in the Chippewa Valley. It is a true honor to return to Eau Claire to serve the students and teachers in our classrooms.

Golden Apple Awards: On November 12, we launched our inaugural Golden Apple Awards, an exciting new partnership between the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation and local businesses. The ceremony celebrated one Golden Apple Award recipient from each of the 20 schools in the Eau Claire Area School District, each honoree selected by nominations from their peers. Recipients and schools were presented with grant funding totaling $20,000, all sponsored by generous businesses in the Chippewa Valley. See page 23 for further details on this new initiative!

Susan Tietz

It is an exciting time to be a part of the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation. Thank you for partnering with us and for all that you have made possible this year!

Skip Van Gorden

Warmly,

David E. Richie

Mary Ann Hardebeck Ex Officio

Sarah C. French Executive Director For more information about the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation, or to make a gift, visit us online at www.ecpsfound.org.

Contact: Sarah C. French Executive Director sfrench1@ecasd.us 715-852-3015 (office) 715-852-3019 (fax) Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation 500 Main St., PO Box 511 Eau Claire, WI 54701-3770

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Mission The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation is dedicated to promoting value-added education by: • Fostering supportive relationships with the school district, its alumni, and the community.

• Raising funds to provide learning opportunities for students, teachers, and staff.

• Awarding grants for innovative projects.

Vision Ensuring the Future.

Thank You for Your Generous Support!

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GOLDEN

Golden Apple Educator Awards

Front row from left to right: Craig Hinden, Longfellow; Steph Rowe, South; Amy Detrick, Flynn; Lyn Krochmalski, Prairie Ridge; Julie Campbell, CV Montessori; Mary Hayes, Locust Lane; Beth Duellman, Sam Davey; Kevin Mahoney, McKinley Charter; Jodie Baca, Robbins Back row from left to right: Anne Aubart, Putnam Heights; Beverly Pierson, Memorial High; Katie Bergeron, Sherman; Lori Koepke, DeLong; Molly Thorp, North High; Vance Mead, Northwoods; Liz Mosher, Manz; Robin Becker, Meadowview; Abby Seveland, Lakeshore; Deb Heath, Roosevelt; Brenda Xiong, Northstar

The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation hosted its inaugural Golden Apple Awards banquet on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Wild Ridge Golf Club. The new initiative was inspired by the priority to honor and celebrate exceptional educators in the district each year. The inaugural ceremony featured remarks from WEAU’s Bob Gallaher as well as retired superintendent Marv Lansing. It celebrated one Golden Apple Award recipient from each of the 20 schools in the Eau Claire Area School District; each honoree was selected by nominations from their peers. Each recipient received $500 in unrestricted grant funding to use in their schools/classrooms, and each school also received $500 for its greatest needs fund. All grants were sponsored by generous businesses in the Chippewa Valley.

exceptional faculty and staff in the district. Plans are already underway for the 2016-17 Golden Apple Awards! The Foundation and Eau Claire Area School District would like to thank the generous local business partners for their support in sponsorship:

The event was the first of its kind for the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation, and will be an annual partnership with businesses to celebrate

Thank you!

Boy Scouts of America, Charter Bank, C&M Homebuilders, Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Board of Trustees, Gordy’s, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire, Indianhead Foodservice Distributor, Ken Vance Motors, Kristo Orthodontics, Market & Johnson, Marsh and McLennan Agencies, Marshfield Clinic, McDonald’s Courtesy Corporation, McDonough Manufacturing, Northwestern Bank, Royal Credit Union, Security Health Plan, Student Transit, Wipfli, and Xcel Energy.

Funds for Today

Endowed Funds for the Future

The Funds for Today are used to meet current student needs. Gifts to these funds can be recommended by the donor to individual schools or programs. Most importantly, unrestricted gifts will be used to address the Eau Claire Schools’ greatest needs.

The endowed funds for the future safeguard the principal of all the funds into perpetuity while the earnings from the funds are available on an annual basis to support school programs and special projects as well as to assist students in need.

ECPSF Fund for Today All Night Graduation Party Dream Act Fund Math Circles Fund

ECPSF Endowed Fund for the Future ECPSF Fund for Tomorrow Eric Mosel Scholarship Fund Market Family Education Fund McKinley Charter School Post-Secondary Success Fund

NHS Dugout Project Fund Prairie Ridge Fight Against Hunger

NEW Funds of 2015

Memorial Class of 58 Endowment Fund Ross Proctor Music Scholarship Fund Ruth Girnau Scholarship Fund Sheridan Education Fund Terry and Flo Sheridan

Greatest Needs Funds Each school in the district also has its own Greatest Needs Fund. These funds house unrestricted gifts to the school(s) of the donor’s choice, to be used for the school’s greatest needs during the year, as recommended by the school principal.

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Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Featured Fund

Fight Against Hunger Fund The newest fund at the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation supports students and families who struggle to put food on the table. Prairie Ridge’s Fight Against Hunger Fund is an active initiative at the early learning center, raising funds to help students and families dealing with food insecurity. This fund is committed to fighting hunger in preschool aged children and their families because when children are adequately fed, they are more ready to learn.

The committee is starting the fight with four projects: an on-site food pantry (in partnership with Feed My People), a family educational garden, the Crockpot Project, and a Summer Food Delivery initiative.

Many thanks to the individuals, organizations, and community partners who support the Fight Against Hunger!

Featured Grant

Parents as Partners Summer Literacy Program Continuing education and keeping literacy fresh throughout the summer months are critically important for the success of our students. Students who learn English as a second language can be especially sensitive to this need.

Meadowview Elementary School collaborates with its parents to tackle this important need with the Parents as Partners Summer Literacy program.

The program offers reading, language coaching, and tutoring for students throughout the summer months with exercises designed to make literacy fun!

The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation is proud to provide grant funding to support this initiative to offer parents and students the literacy coaching they need to start the school year ready for success!

Gifts Given in Tribute to and Memory of Others District Wide Greatest Needs Fund for Today Richard Spindler and Mary Canales In tribute to Christina Spindler Eau Claire Association of Educators Jack and Sally Kaiser In memory of Dave Duax John and Carolyn Barstad In memory of Leland (Tip) Hoyt Eric Mosel Scholarship Fund Phil and Carol Mosel In memory of Beverly Zich and Terry Fenske Jim and Becky Britton Family Marc and Catherine Brown Tim and Kathy DeFlorian Lloyd and Debbie Denning Nancy Erickson David and Ann Gordon Miriam and Thomas Kildahl

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Janet Kunert Ronald and Lyla Lahn Dennis Lee Joe and Pat Rathke Meyer Ron and Kathy Miller Phil and Carol Mosel Michael and Judith Reetz Karen Wernimont Judy and Guy Wood In memory of Earl P. Mosel Thomas and Nancy Goller Michael and Judith Reetz William and Joanne Whalen In memory of Eric Mosel Miriam and Thomas Kildahl In memory of Eila Myers In memory of Fred Kildahl Phil and Carol Mosel In memory of Margaret Oliver

Longfellow Elementary Fund for Today A.J. Manufacturing, Inc. Richard and Cynthia Brugman Gerald and Debbie Egermier Mark and Lois Helland William and Beth Poirier Robert and Jodi Ritsch Lawrence and Cathy Rogge Susan and Timothy Rogge Joseph and Fay Theisen Ruth Weiner In memory of Helen Rogge Robert and Mary Schoenknecht In memory of Glen Heath McKinley Charter School PostSecondary Success Fund Carole Boos In tribute to Pete Riley

Memorial Class of 58 Endowment Shirley Rehberg In memory of Larry Rehberg Robert and Mary Schoenknecht In memory of David Neuser Janet Etnier In memory of Bonnie Benedict Nodolf Flory, LLP In memory of Terry Sheridan The Ross Proctor Music Scholarship Fund John and Carolyn Barstad Colleen Bates Harold and Ann Davis Dan and Debbie Market Thomas and Darla McCarty Carol and Rick Olson Marlaine White In memory of Dave Duax

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Grants $75,625 Eau Claire Area School District District programs Adaptive Music Program All Night Graduation Party District Wide Homelessness Program IMC Nature Mural 5th Grade Track Meet Wisconsin Education Fair transportation Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter Film Festival Outdoor Go Gaga Ball Pit DeLong Middle RAFT Fitness Program Lakeshore Elementary Third Graders Need to Move Program Stability Balls Longfellow Elementary Anti-bullying Assembly Children’s Theatre 5th Grade Field Trip

In Capable Hands K-5 Reading Event Isokinetic Balance Cushions K-5 Developing Reader Series McDonough Track Meet Minnesota Zoo Life Science 5th Grade Field Trip PBIS Assembly – Aiming Higher Physical education Student Pride shirts Target Time Supplemental Reading Winter clothing for kids in need McKinley Charter High CNA for high school students Memorial High Hockey North High Drama Equestrian Therapy for special needs Future Farmers of America Grease Musical

Jazz Band Vertical microphone Northstar Middle Books for English Language learners Science Museum of Minnesota field trip Prairie Ridge Early Learning Center Fight Against Hunger Putnam Heights Elementary Hokki stools iPads & technology needs South Middle School Classroom kitchen dishwasher Hmong heritage speaker History Day Washington DC field trip Winter clothing for kids in need University of Chicago Girnau Scholarship for Elizabeth Ellingboe

University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Girnau Scholarship for Toun Tou Chong Tao Longfellow Alumni Scholarship for Hannah Kleist University of Wisconsin – Madison Girnau Scholarship for Peter Morken Unrestricted grants for each schools’ greatest needs Flynn Elementary Locust Lane Elementary Manz Elementary Meadowview Elementary North Woods Middle Robbins Elementary Roosevelt Elementary Sam Davey Elementary Sherman Elementary

Founding Partners for Education

The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation wishes to thank the Founding Partners for Education who generously established a strong base of support through leadership gifts to the District Wide Fund for Today and the District Wide Endowed Fund for the Future.

Anonymous (2) Dean J. Arnold Louis G. Arnold David & Gail Barnes William & Beth Blackburn Steven R. Brimmer Greg Caucutt & Amy Carr Caucutt Patti Cigan Trish Cummins & John Plewa Kathryn Proctor Duax and David L. F. Duax* Ken & Lori Faanes Mark & Donna Faanes Jim & Lynn Fering Thomas & Monika Fiedler

Mike Graf & Lisa Stelter Graf Charles & Becky Grossklaus Wayne & Carole Halberg Christine Hambuch-Boyle & Stephen Boyle Family Mary Ann & Herb Hardebeck Slavko & Elizabeth Ivankovic Jerry & Jane Johnson Wendy Sue Johnson Jeff & Karen Jones Jack & Sally Kaiser Mary Beth Kelley-Lowe & Scott Lowe Harold ‘Diz’ Kronenberg Marv Lansing & Nancy Kraft Dan & Debbie Market

Jef & Eileen Munger Family David E. Richie Terry & Flo Sheridan Kirk & Wendy Strang Susan & Roger Tietz Skip & Jane Van Gorden Family & Friends of Michael J. Webb Ben & Lori Whitis Becky & Dave Wood Dr. Blenda Yun & Lane Biggs American Phoenix, Inc. Eau Claire North High School Athletic Booster Club Eau Claire Seymour Lions Club

First Choice Occupational Medicine and Disability, & Hebl Family Ken Vance Motors, Inc. Lasker Jewelers, Lasker Family Macy’s Foundation Market & Johnson, Inc. Micon Cinemas, Mike & Connie Olson Family Northwestern Bank Scheels Wipfli Xcel Energy

*denotes deceased

Financials

The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation assets are in a balanced portfolio of pooled investments. The 990 tax returns are prepared by Wipfli, LLP.

Statement of Financial Position (Unaudited) Assets Checking and Money Market Investments Other Assets Total Assets

Statement of Financial Activity (Unaudited)

2015

2014

248,246

230,946

385,729 16,300

2015

2014

Contributions

166,603

299,502

391,611

Investments Gains (Losses)

(10,115)

14,101

25,400

Administrative Fee Income

868

908

$157,356

$314,511

Support & Other Revenue

Total Support & Other Revenue

$650,275

$647,957

Other Liabilities

25,157

2,679

Grants

75,345

93,241

Total Liabilities

25,157

2,679

Operating Expenses

46,589

33,985

Fund Expenses

44,052

32,062

Investment Management Fees

1,690

1,359

Administrative Fees

9,874

6,324

Liabilities & Fund Balance

Grants & Expenses

Beginning Fund Balances

645,312

497,738

Change in Net Assets

(20,194)

147,540

$650,275

$647,957

Total Liabilities & Fund Balances

Total Grants & Expenses Change in Net Assets

177,550

166,971

$(20,194)

$147,540

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Eau Claire Community Foundation Honorariums and Memorials

Honorariums and Memorials are gifts from donors for special purposes.

Memorial gifts honor the memory of a friend or loved one who has passed away. An Honorarium is a gift from a donor to recognize an event, a special living person, or a significant occasion. Memorials and Honorariums create a lasting legacy to the honored person or event, because they serve a charitable purpose into perpetuity.

Donors of Memorials or Honorariums can designate their gift to a specific fund held at the Eau Claire Community Foundation, or the gift can be placed in the Community Fund, an unrestricted fund that is used for granting for the greatest needs of the community. Gifts can also be designated for our operations to help forward our mission.

Honorariums Access Eau Claire Fund Karen Alexander Colleen Bates Sally A. Webb In honor of Katherine Schneider Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention Pass-Through Fund Jane Edson In honor of Kurt Edson Confluence Building Fund Aaron Broderick Don & Dody Harvey In honor of Tom & Jill Barland Robert & Vickie Jolissaint In honor of Dr. Steve Immerman Lyche Family In honor of Paul & Jill Kulig

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research In honor of Dr. Richard Hanna In honor of Dr. Robert Noyce A. Gale & A. Shivram Murty In honor of Harrison & Wilson Murty Margo & Steve Stewart In honor of Sally & Mel Sundby Marlaine White In honor of Rodney & Beverly Hudson’s 50th Anniversary

Jeffers Park Development Fund Sally A. Webb In honor of Jodi Thesing-Ritter

Draper Hills Scholarship Fund Ralph & Peggy Hudson In honor of Dr. Eldon Hill

“Katharine’s Wish” - Everett/Rhoten Family Fund Mel & Leann Breed In honor of Katherine Rhoten

Jon N. & Maureen S. Homstad Family Fund Dick Cable Thomas & Janet Plumb Kenneth & Roberta Vance In honor of Jon & Maureen Homstad’s 50th Anniversary

Eau Claire Public Spirit Fund Mary Schopper In honor of Kerry Kincaid

L.E. Phillips Memorial Library Endowment Fund Sally A. Webb In honor of John Stonberg In honor of the Library Staff Phillip & Barbara Fey Family Fund Jack & Lois Postlewaite In honor of Barb & Flip Fey’s 50th Anniversary Stromwall Family Fund Layne Stromwall and Gerald Hess In honor of John Stromwall Women’s Giving Circle Fund Maribeth Woodford In honor of Sue Tienor

Children’s Legacy Luncheon Tributes

The following donors have contributed to the Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund in recognition of the 2015 Honorees. We give heartfelt thanks to you on behalf of the children who will benefit from your thoughtfulness.

Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund In honor of all the honorees: Spencer & Petey Ahneman Karl Andresen Jerry Berseth Jane Edson Nikki & Rich Hanna Patty Horecki Janet Proctor Dorothy Rossow Tim and Diane Robertson Rose Wiechmann In honor of Donna Lehmkuhl: Sharon Cole Neil & Lynda Hanson Chris & Michelle Johnson

Les & Connie Larson Robert Leader David Lehmkuhl Carmen Manning Don Mowry Randal Roberson Sr. Rodger & Joan Stolp Student Transit - Eau Claire, Inc. Andrea Sullivan & Dr. Jill Prushiek UW-Eau Claire Foundation In honor of Jodi Thesing-Ritter: Rodney & Rhonda Cooke The Eau Claire Sport Warehouse LLC Betsy Kell & John Steensland Carmen Manning James & Dianne Myers

Joshua & Charity Segraves Flo Sheridan Student Transit - Eau Claire, Inc. Andrea Sullivan & Dr. Jill Prushiek UW-Eau Claire Foundation Sally A. Webb In honor of Katherine Schneider: Karen Alexander Charles & Constance Russell UW-Eau Claire Foundation Sally A. Webb In honor of Kathy Rulien-Bareis: Kyle & Jessica Bareis Dr. Joseph & Carol Morin UW-Eau Claire Foundation

In honor of Pete Riley : Kathleen Ayres Jennifer Bartels Jacqueline & Edward Belka Carole Boos Robert Carr Rodney & Rhonda Cooke Rihn’s Lawn Care, Snow Removal & Const LLC Janeway Riley Carole Spenser Student Transit - Eau Claire, Inc. UW-Eau Claire Foundation Warner Bros Construction, LLC

Memorials Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention Pass-Through Fund Susan J. Bruce In memory of Robert L. Bruce Jean Christenson In memory of Dave Duax Billie G. Macaul Memorial Fund Sherry Macaul In memory of Mildred (Billie) G. Macaul Charles & Joanne Graaskamp Fund Pieter & Julie Graaskamp In memory of Charles Graaskamp

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Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund Dr. David & Alice Katz In memory of Donna Stromwall Community Fund Dr. David & Alice Katz In memory of Dave Duax Confluence Building Fund of Eau Claire Confluence, Inc. Thomas & Jill Barland In memory of Dave Duax Jim, Patricia & Allison Binder In memory of Jessica Binder

Nancy & Matt Coffey Family In memory of Illa Coffey Dr. Mark Gideonsen & Dr. Jennifer Eddy Ann Heywood & Gene Stanley In memory of Dale Young Mark & Anni Bjerke Jerry Fredrickson In memory of Gregory Harpke Joyce Philen In memory of Patrick Philen Patricia Scott & Mark Ruddy In memory of Laurie Bieze Jinny Talledge In memory of Brent Talledge

Vantage Point Clinic & Assessment Center In memory of Dr. Michael Murray Marlaine White In memory of Everett Blakely, Sr. In memory of Jeane Casey In memory of Bob Scorgie David T. Bodeau & Family Fund Jean Bodeau & Chris Riggio Greg & Lisa Brandt In memory of David Bodeau

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Elk Mound High School Alumni Scholarship Fund Bonnie & DG Feig In memory of Anita Gransee Lawrence Henkel In memory of Amy Linberg Henkel Marlene Hoffmann Jerome & Carol Peterson In memory of Bessie M. Peterson LaVerne Ausman Georgia & John Bancroft Kathryn A. Lee In memory of Beverly Ausman Ruth & Robert Brendsel In memory of Brady Lemler Marlene Hoffmann Jo Ann Smith In memory of Etta (Cartwright) Wiseman Marlene Hoffmann In memory of Jon (Jack) Solem In memory of Mildred Welk Judith & Randall Mayer In memory of Lawrence & Eva Mousel Barbara Schumacher In memory of Paul Schumacher Class of 1952 David & Irma Jean Maves In memory of Rod Miller-Class of 1964 Ronald E. Mousel In memory of Sharon Mousel Faye Phillips In memory of Shirley Whitney Gordon David & Normetta Hurlburt Julie Harmer In memory of Susan (Klukas) Bagan Linda Brenden In memory of Thomas A. Brenden Independence Public School Memorial Scholarship Fund Jason McCaffrey Family In memory of Gerald McCaffrey Standard Dairy Consultants, LLC In memory of Judy Schlesser Pat & Nancy Dremann & Tyler Christianson Seth & Jenny Benedict In memory of Lonnie Lee George & Mary Grerok In memory of Marie Berg Doug Yapp In memory of Wayne Skroch Sr.

Jeanne Richie Memorial Puddle Jump Endowment Fund David Richie Karen & Tony Richie Mary & Matthew Richie Joan Cook Barbara Harvey Chris Radtke & Kate Genereux Joseph Richie In memory of Jeanne Richie Jeffers Park Development Fund Mark & Carol Brogelman In memory of Rob Bellinger John Matthew Fesenmaier Children’s Fund Nicole Lasker Jack & Lois Postlewaite Russell Spence In memory of James Postlewaite Jennifer and Joseph Fesenmaier Dorothy Riutta In memory of John Matthew Fesenmaier Jon N. & Maureen S. Homstad Family Fund Steven & Pamela Scheible Diane Weld In memory of John Hammes L.E. Phillips Memorial Library Endowment Fund Betty Qualheim In memory of Alva Douglas Thomas & Joyce Bruckner In memory of Conrad Hutterli Dr. Jim & Rosemary Bounds In memory of Eric & Bette Wahl Sandra Jacobson In memory of Jerry Jacobson Donna & Peter Raleigh Barbara Gilbertson In memory of Joan Bibelhausen Dr. Robert Fabiny In memory of Phyllis Fabiny Memorial High School Class of 60 Scholarship Fund Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Holt In memory of Jeff Wurtzel ECCF Operations Fund David Anderson In memory of Dave Duax Bob Fraser In memory of Jane Fraser

Jon N. & Maureen S. Homstad In memory of Mully Brenden In memory of Margaret Gratz In memory of Tom Lee In memory of Gilbert Statz Stromwall Family Fund Rosemary Adler Karl Andresen Joan Angell Jack & Carol Bartingale Charlie & Lucy Bauer Phyllis Burrows Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Carr Bill & Mary Cayley Rick & Barbara Crandall David & Susan Diel Mary Dixon Daniel & Mary Donnellan Jane Edson Nancy Engebretson Sigward Engle & Jane Jenkins Marie Evans Fidelity Charitable Robert & Deborah Fink Donna & Eric Gilbertson Glen Olson Beverly Jean Heike Ralph & Peggy Hudson James & Rita Johnson Troy Johnson Lowell Joseph Jim & Marilyn Karch Laura Kelley Norman & Joyce LaNou Vickie LaNou Paul & Carla Lokken Peter Lokken Mike & Patricia Markin Barbara McDermid David & Terri McDermid Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Motto David & Patricia Nuesse Dean & Susan Olson Toni & Joe Pestro Dorothy Petzold Geri Sattem David Weiss In memory of Donna Stromwall William & Kathryn Bergman Fund Dave & Carol Anderson Judy & Clennan Anderson Jack & Carol Bartingale Jim & Kathy Bartl

Dr. Neal & Jane Benham Michael & Mary Berg Patrick Bischel & Joy Bergeron Gregg & Barbara Bohlig Dr. Jim & Rosemary Bounds Campen Fund Robert & Deborah Errico Thomas & Roxanne Frizzell Donna & Eric Gilbertson Charles & Becky Grossklaus Tom & Carol Hadley Phil & Jan Happe Holly Hart Beth & Ed Hicks Jon N. & Maureen S. Homstad Rosalie & William Jopke Bill & Marcie Kaiser Mike & Pat Kell David & Marianne Klinkhammer Wm Kraus Suzanne Kristo Dick & Marcia Larson Kathy LaSalle Steven & Heidi Mahler Jack & Margo Mettler LaVerne Miller Roger Miller Stanley & Kay Norman Julie Nyberg Ricardo Obcena MD Mike & Jane O’Meara Thomas & Pamela Radle Dale Lee Reid Robert & Deborah Ridenour Helen Rizzi Laura Robbins-Leisz & Gene Leisz Steve & Kaye Senn A.L. & Evonne Smith Dr. Peter Ullrich & Susan Pittman Dr. Skip & Jane Van Gorden Jerry & Janice Weiland Lane & Arjean Wickwire Dr. Jack & Cleo Young Dennis & Karen Zacho In memory of Bill Bergman Women’s Giving Circle Fund James & Karen Homme In memory of Don Etnier Jon N. & Maureen S. Homstad In memory of Phyllis Fabiny

Thank You for Your Generous Support!

For Good. For Eau Claire. For Ever.

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Eau Claire Community Foundation Donors ----------------- A ------------------Anonymous Thomas & Toma Aasen Acoustic Cafe Carla & Ed Ahneman Spencer & Petey Ahneman Amy Alpine Dave & Carol Anderson Judy & Clennan Anderson Joan Angell Judith Anibas APEX Engineering Apple Pregnancy Center Schotzie & Mike Armstrong Dean J. Arnold David & Marlene Arntson Kristina Aschenbrenner Associated Bank ----------------- B ------------------B & B Electric, Inc. B-Framed Galleries BA Mason Trust Annie Bailey Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP Nicole & Justin Baker Georgia & John Bancroft Kenneth & Sharon Bannach Bob & Louise Barfknecht Janet Barland Thomas & Jill Barland Betsy Barnes David & Gail Barnes Erica Barrette & James Hendrickson Bartingale Mechanical, Inc. Jack & Carol Bartingale Jim & Kathy Bartl Colleen Bates Jerry & Susan Bauer Beaver Creek Reserve Jim & Connie Beck Bed, Bath & Drapery Shop Jacqueline & Edward Belka Timothy & Amy Benedict Benefit Plan Adminstrators of Eau Claire, Inc. Benevity Community Impact Fund Bill & Amy Benson Troy & Corinne Berg Kathryn Bergman Dr. John & Nicole Berschback Drs. Kristina & Alex Beuning Jim, Patricia & Allison Binder Mark W. Biolo Eileen Black & Steve Danielson William & Beth Blackburn Mark & Emily Blaskey BMO Harris Bank BMO Harris Foundation Don & Kim Bodeau Jean Bodeau & Chris Riggio Linda & B.J. Bohacek Steve & Ann Bohrer Dennis & Jeanne Boisvert Katie Bornick Tom & Sue Bornick Mark & Kitri Boser Dr. Jim & Rosemary Bounds Boy Scouts of America-Chippewa Valley Council BPO Elks Lodge #402 Pamela Branshaw Mel & Leann Breed Steven Breitenfeldt Greg Bremer & Jennifer Hanson-Bremer Barbara Brenden Craig & Mary Brenholt

Rod Britten Mark & Carol Brogelman Ansel Brooks Joan Brown Susan J. Bruce Thomas & Sara Bryan Marjorie Bunce ----------------- C ------------------C & M Properties Dick Cable Paul Caillier Craig & Gail Carlson Michael & Carolyn Carlson Ruth & Kurt Carlson Bill & Mary Cayley Charter Bank Jeanne Chilson-Szepieniec Chippewa River Industries, Inc. Chippewa Valley Benefit Patti Cigan City of Eau Claire Denny & Mary Clark CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Nancy & Matt Coffey Family Michael & Laura Cohen Community Foundation of Chippewa County Community Foundation of Dunn County Connections of the Heart LLC Consumers Cooperative Association Carlyn Conway Rodney & Rhonda Cooke Tom & Betty Cowley

Karen Eisenbarth Elements for Healthcare LLC Elite Realty Group Elk Mound Alumni Scholarship Committee Stephen & Kelly Endres EO Johnson Business Technologies Erbert & Gerbert, Inc. Mary Erickson Esser Glass of Eau Claire, Inc. Donald & Jan Etnier John & Joanne Evans ----------------- F ------------------Mark & Donna Faanes Linda & Kevin Fabry Kathy & R&y Facklam Charles Falch & Dianne Buchholz Craig & Liz Falkner B.J. & Bea Farmer Douglas & Ellen Faulkner Matthew Faulkner Jim & Lynn Fering Elaine Fesenmaier Jennifer & Joseph Fesenmaier Phillip & Barbara Fey Fidelity Charitable Thomas & Monika Fiedler Joann Forster Penny & Bruce France Dr. Louis & Janet Frase Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home, LLC ----------------- G -------------------

----------------- D ------------------Kirk & Cindy Dahl Mike & Mindy Dale Linda & Brian Danielson Jenyl & Joseph Darnell Roger & Betty Davis DeFatta ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Dr. Donn & Kristen Dexter Tom & Suzanne Dow Downtown Eau Claire Inc Carol Doyle Richard & Katherine Duplessie Toby & Cheryl Dutter Dennis & Janis Dvoracek ----------------- E ------------------Eau Claire Anesthesiologists Eau Claire Area School District Eau Claire Area Sports Commission Eau Claire Cavaliers Baseball Association, Inc. Eau Claire Community Parks Association Eau Claire Elk Ladies Eau Claire Ford, Lincoln & Quick Lane Eau Claire Fury Softball Eau Claire G.I. Associates, SC Eau Claire Heart Institute Eau Claire Lawn Equipment Eau Claire National Little League Eau Claire Regional Arts Council The Eau Claire Sport Warehouse LLC Edison Funeral Home Jane Edson Mark & Susan Edstrom Edward Jones Dr. & Mrs. M. Thomas Edwards

Carol & Bill Gabler Richard T. Gannon Heather Garber Dr. Mark Gideonsen & Dr. Jennifer Eddy Dr. Philip & Sheril Gilberstadt Donna & Eric Gilbertson Kate & Jesse Gillett Christine Gimber & Scot Nelson Charles & Janice Goethel Gloria Gold Jeff & Tess Goodwin Gordy’s County Market Rhonda Goss Joanne Graaskamp Pieter & Julie Graaskamp Mike Graf & Lisa Stelter Graf Thomas & Penny Graham Elizabeth Gray Great Northern Sand LLC Ken & Mary Ann Green Marty & Mary Green Bradley Grewe & Melissa Marjamaa Thomas & Ann Grewe Teresa & Michael Grogan Charles & Sandra Grohman Charles & Becky Grossklaus Chris & Kelly Gruber Sadie Gunderson ----------------- H ------------------Carl Haider Heather Halama-Vavra Thomas & Glenda Halbleib Richard & Gail Halmstad Christine Hambuch-Boyle & Stephen Boyle Family Cindy Hangartner Richard & Nicolette Hanna Greg & Cheryl Hanson Denise Hanson-Pabich

Phil & Jan Happe Mary Ann & Herb Hardebeck Julie Harmer Harmon Solutions Group Michelle Harris Holly Hart Barbara Harvey Don & Dody Harvey Thomas & Stephanie Harvey Christopher Hasenberg Hastings Way Business Association Ann Hayes Don & Mary Heard Dick & Karen Hebert Hemant & Karla Hegde Daniel & Jacqueline Helgeson Greg & Carolyn Helgeson Mark & Lois Helland C.P. & Lorraine Henning Jeff & Patty Henry Lisa Herb Ann Heywood & Gene Stanley Beth & Ed Hicks Carl & Lorraine Higgins Katherine Hinnant James G. & Laurie L. Hittman Hoeft Builders Jacqueline F. Hoeft Lee & Sally Hofer Mark & Marti Hofer Steven Holzhausen James & Karen Homme Jon N. & Maureen S. Homstad Laura Horn Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital Carol Hubler Ralph & Peggy Hudson Huebsch Services Ray & Dianne Hughes Karolyn K. Hulke ----------------- I ------------------Steve & Eileen Immerman Dr. Jim & Holly Iwakiri ----------------- J ------------------Jamf Nation Global Foundation Marlene Jannusch Jay’s Sign Service JB Systems Theodore & Darlene Joas Johmar Properties II LLC Linda John Johnson & Pauls, S.C. Chris & Cedar Johnson Jerry & Jane Johnson Robert & Deborah Johnson Steve & Brenda Johnson Wendy Sue Johnson Johnson/Marshall Family Fund Dr. Jeff & Karen Jones J. Mickey Judkins ----------------- K ------------------Ann Kaiser Jack & Sally Kaiser Benjamin & Courtney Kanz Dr. David & Alice Katz Betsy Kell & John Steensland Thomas & Pamela Kell Mary Ellen Keller Mary Beth Kelley-Lowe & Scott Lowe Luke Kempen Ken Vance Motors, Inc. Dr. Irfane & Saousan Khatib Kirk Ausman Mason Contractor

Greg & Kathleen Kishaba Kiwanis Club of Eau ClaireIndianhead Ann Klein David & Marianne Klinkhammer KMTSJ, Inc Kevin & Lynda Koehn Kohls Department Stores, Inc. Penny Kolloff Roger & Barbara Koski Kay Lynn Kostka Kathleen Kovell Lois & Bob Krause Kristo Orthodontic Specialists Suzanne Kristo Ray & C. Kruger William Kruger Julia Kyle ----------------- L ------------------L & M Property L&M Mail Service, Inc. L.E. Phillips Family Foundation, Inc. Judy La Fave John & Ann Lamoureux Dr. Ronald & Patricia Lange Marv Lansing & Nancy Kraft Eric & Ann Larsen Larson Companies Larson Orthodontics Brian F. & Mildred N. Larson Chuck & Sue Larson Lasker Jewelers Charles & Kathy Lasker Nicole Lasker Law Office of Haley Wright John & Judy Layde David & Donna Lehmkuhl Bobbie Lenz Lien & Peterson Architects Caryn Linn The Livery & Cowtown Saloon Luann Livingston Deborah & Thomas Lockhart John & Jane Lokken Vicki Lord Larson Eric Lundberg & Karen Betzig-Lundberg Ivar & Nanette Lunde Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Lyche Family ----------------- M ------------------Sherry Macaul Macy’s / Bloomingdale’s Melania Madis William Maierhofer Main Street Hair Care Caroline Majak Annette Malone Molly Malone John Manydeeds Jim & Sharon Manz Robert Manz Marine Credit Union Foundation Market & Johnson, Inc. Dan & Debbie Market Mike & Patricia Markin Markquart Motors Marsh & Mclennan Agency LLC Deborah Marshall Marshfield Clinic Keith & Alison Martin Mason Companies Inc. Bob & Connie Matson Dan & Lisa Mattoon Lee & Anna Mayer Mayo Clinic Health System

*Donations of $250 and more are listed.

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Eau Claire Community Foundation Donors Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Sue McIntyre Jason McCaffrey Toni McCarvel McDonough Manufacturing Company Matthew & Jennifer McDonough Betsy McDougall Gibbs Margaret & Jim McDougall Susan McLeod Lynn McNish Medical X-Ray Consultants, LTD Mega Charities Foundation Menomonie Street Dental Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Mid-West Family Broadcasting of Eau Claire Glen & Gloria Miller LaVerne Miller Penny Miller Thomas J. Misfeldt Mogie’s Pub Keena Mohr Richard & Sherry Mohr Mona Lisa’s Restaurant Gregg & Emily Moore Jaclyn Morin Dr. William & Kathleen Morin David & Janna Morley Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Motto Ronald E. Mousel Owen & Jan Moyer Kate Mulvaney Karl Murch Jim & Peggy Murray A. Gale & A. Shivram Murty Samir & Suzette Murty ----------------- N ------------------Tim & Maura Nash The Nelson Family Delos Nelson Mark & Janet Nelson Newman Community Stephen & Sara Nick Nijhawan Family Nodolf Flory, LLP Charles & Helen Nordstrom Eau Claire North High School Athletic Booster Club Northwestern Bank Charles D. & Sue E. Nyberg ----------------- O ------------------Michael & Martha O’Halloran Oakleaf Clinics SC Mary Ann & Daniel Ogan Old Abe Booster Club

Craig & Jane Olsen Carol & Rick Olson Denise Olson Orgel Wealth Management Otto Bremer Foundation Karen Overhulser ----------------- P ------------------John or Ann Paddock Parisi Family Jerry Parsons Dr. Morris Pasternack & Shelley Fredson Paul Bunyan Logging Camp of Eau Claire PDT Rentals William Pearson & Barbara Wimunc-Pearson Johann & Karen Peikert Thomas & Kathleen Peller Pesi, Inc. Pet Food Plus Eau Claire, Inc. Debbie Peterson Gregory Peterson Jeanne & Gregory Peterson Todd & Sharon Peterson Susan A. Peterson Crispin Pierce Pinehurst Dairy Queen Marjorie Pingel Jim & Kathy Pinter Mitch & Barbara Piper Kara & Timothy Pitchford Pizza Plus, LLC Plank Enterprises, Inc Thomas & Janet Plumb Sandra Pocernich Jack & Lois Postlewaite Jill Postlewaite The Presto Foundation Milo & Carolyn Pritchett Kathryn Proctor Duax Ben & Janet Proctor Judy Proett Bell Jill Prushiek ----------------- Q ------------------Tom & Jaci Quigley ----------------- R ------------------James & Kathryn Ralston Jan Randall Jackie & Kenneth Rasmussen Scott & Pam Rasmussen RB Scott Company, Inc. RCU Donald & Jayne Reck The Red Eye Ski Club Revolutions Per Minute

Katherine & Bruce Rhoades David E. Richie Emilio Rinaldi Dr. Natalia & Yuri Ripeckyj Helen Rizzi Sarah Robertson Tim & Diane Robertson Wallace Rogers Susan & Timothy Rogge Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western WI and Southeastern MN Rotary Club of Eau Claire David & Dr. Susan Rowe Stanley Rowsh Royal Construction, Inc. Patricia Scott & Mark Ruddy Tom & Susan Rusboldt Charles & Constance Russell Mary Ryan-Miller & Thomas Miller Eric & Brittany Rygg ----------------- S ------------------Larry Sagen Bill & Eileen Sailer Kristen Sandager John & Tami Satre Rev. Fred C. Sauder Scheels John Scheppke Drs. David Schifeling & Joan Hamblin Robert & Sylvia Schilling Cindy L. Schlosser & Paul Wagner Marvin & Sue Schmit Family Dr. Katherine Schneider Jean Schultz Schwab Charitable Dr. Michael & Cheri Scobie Peter & Randi Scobie Security Financial Bank Security Health Plan Becky & Christopher Seelen Cecil & Janet Segelken Darrin & Kim Senn Jim & Sue Shea Flo Sheridan Sherman Dental Studio, Inc. The Shoe Doctor Chuck & Lori John Shoemaker Lissa & Thomas Siedow Michael N. Siker John & Julie Sirianni Anton Smets & Rae Schilling-Smets Jo Ann Smith Margaret Soderberg County Materials Corp.

Mark & Patti Sontag

Dorothy Sorlie & James Urness South Barstow Business Improvement District Dale & Cathy Southard Spectrum Industries, Inc. Spectrum Insurance Group Charity Speich St. Croix Valley Foundation Robert and Sandra Stanton Lisa Stark Lynn Stark Dr. Jan Stauss & Dr. Christine Wuerfel-Stauss Dr. Mark & Jo Al Steinmetz Stella Blues Lauralee & Steve Stenzel Dr. Jeff & Missy Stepanek Sarah Stokes Herzog Angie Stombaugh Kirk & Wendy Strang Student Transit - Eau Claire, Inc. Michel & Cathy Sultan Susan Larson Design LLC Marlin & Deanne Swenson Sarah & Ken Szymanski ----------------- T ------------------Don & Laura Talley Dr. John Tessendorf, DDS Scott & Jodi Thesing-Ritter Jon Thorpe & Suzette Peltier Susan Tienor Susan & Roger Tietz Mary & Roger Tlusty Joel Tomesh & Karen Meier-Tomesh Drs. Chris & Mary Tornehl TTM Technologies

John & Ruth Wallace James & Elaine Ward Warner Bros Construction, LLC WEAU TV Sally A. Webb Wegner CPAs Paul & Cheri Weinke Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci SC Wells Fargo Bank, NA Linda Elaine Wendt Dennis & Sue Wepler WESTconsin Credit Union Bill & Jeanne Westerlund Rebecca White Body Kathryn White Ben & Lori Whitis Beverly Wickstrom Lane & Arjean Wickwire Rose Wiechmann Wiersgalla Company Matt & Kelly Williams Willow Creek Women’s Clinic Terry Winter Elmer & Millie Winters Wipfli LLP Wisconsin Independent Network, LLC Mrs. Olga Wise Brent & Kristin Wogahn Woita & Associates Becky & Dave Wood Judy & Guy Wood Maribeth Woodford Bonnie Wright Haley Wright Jason Wudi ----------------- X ------------------Xcel Energy

----------------- U ----------------------------------- Y ------------------United Bank Fred & Pat Urmann UW-Eau Claire Foundation

YMCA - Eau Claire Nancy Yule Dr. Blenda Yun & Lane Biggs

----------------- V ----------------------------------- Z ------------------Marcia Van Beek Russ & Mary Jo Van Gompel Kenneth & Roberta Vance Vantage Point Clinic & Assessment Center Jan & Kathryn Ver Hagen Lynn Verdon Vinopal Title and Abstract Visit Eau Claire

Karen & Charles Zabrowski Dennis & Karen Zacho Keith & Debra Zehms Jason & Rebecca Zimmerman Marilyn Zmuda

----------------- W ------------------Sue & Ron Waits Carrol & Cynthia Waldenberger

Thank You! The Eau Claire Community Foundation and the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation would like to thank everyone who so generously contributed to our funds this year. Thanks to these benefactors, our schools and nonprofit organizations will be strengthened for years to come.

We strive for accuracy when compiling this list, but errors are always possible, and we regret any we may have made. If you notice inaccurate information, contact us so we can correct it in future publications.

Because some donors prefer to remain anonymous, we have respected their wishes by not including their names in this list.

Although we only have space to print the names of donors who contributed $250 or more in 2015, we want everyone who gave to know how much we appreciate their generosity. Working together, we are making an impact

For Good. For Eau Claire. For Ever.

*Donations of $250 and more are listed.

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2015 ANNUAL REPORT

Past Chairs

2015 Board of Trustees

Dick Cable 1997 - 1999 Jon N. Homstad 1999 - 2001 Jack Postlewaite 2001 - 2003 Susan Tietz 2003 - 2005

Mark Faanes

Laura Talley

Lois Krause

Laurie Klinkhammer

Chair

Vice Chair

Treasurer

Secretary

Partner, Wipfli, LLP

Dick Larson 2005 - 2007

Attorney at Law, Senior Vice President, Retired Accountant, BMO Harris Bank Community Member Nodolf Flory, LLP

Charles Graaskamp * 2007 - 2009 Paul Weinke 2009 - 2011 Pat Quinn 2011 - 2013 *denotes deceased

Suzanne Ashley General Manager, Ken Vance Car City

Linda Danielson Attorney, Ruder Ware

Joe Fesenmaier VP - Finance, Mason Companies, Inc.

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

Charles Grossklaus Retired CEO, RCU

Jeff Halloin President, Landmark Company Landmark Builders

Phil Happe, M.D. Internal Medicine, Retired Mayo Clinic Health System

Chris Hasenberg Wealth Manager, Investment Management Associates

Betsy Kell Retired, Community Member

Nicole Lasker Vice President, Lasker Jewelers

Leland Mayer, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon, Mayo Clinic Health System

Karl Murch Retired CFO, Global Finishing Solutions, LLC

Wayne Peters Owner/Broker, Peters Real Estate & Development, LLC

Jane Lokken Past Chair 2013-2015 Retired Attorney, Ruder Ware

Volunteers and Staff Audit Committee Laura Talley, Chair Dave Frederikson Jeff Halloin Lois Krause Laurie Klinkhammer Communications Committee Nicole Lasker, Co-Chair Suzanne Ashley, Co-Chair Jill Barland Duane Dingmann Jennifer Hanson-Bremer Michelle Harris Vicki Hoehn Jane Lokken Emily Matchey Wayne Peters Development Committee Linda Danielson, Chair Greg Bremer Bill Hilgedick Leland Mayer, M.D. Bob McCoy Timothy Owen Tim Pabich Jack Postlewaite Paul Weinke Dale Wood

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Gift Acceptance Committee Laura Talley, Chair Tom Barland Mark Faanes Lois Krause Jane Lokken Wayne Peters Jack Postlewaite Paul Weinke Grant Committee Betsy Kell, Chair Karl Murch, Co-Chair Grant Beardsley Kim Bodeau Duane Dingmann C. Thomas Dow Jack Kaiser Courtney Kanz Leslie Lyons Donnie Magadance Susan Mertens Bill Milne Jack Rasmussen John Sackett Flo Sheridan Marcia Van Beek Investment Committee Charles Grossklaus, Chair

Betsy Barnes Matt “Bill” Brunner Keith Daniels Duane Dingmann Joe Fesenmaier Dave Frederikson Jeff Halloin Phil Happe Chris Hasenberg Lois Krause Pat Quinn Nominating Committee Laura Talley, Chair Mark Faanes Jon Homstad Dick Larson Jane Lokken Jack Postlewaite Pat Quinn Sue Tietz Paul Weinke Operations Committee Lois Krause, Chair Susan Bruce C. Thomas Dow Dean Olson Michel Sultan Susan Tietz

Personnel Committee Mark Faanes, Chair Laura Talley, Vice Chair Deb Marshall Karl Murch Sue Tietz

Investment Manager Orgel Wealth Management Auditor CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP 990 Preparation Wipfli, LLP Staff Sue Bornick, Executive Director Erin Dayton, Development Assistant Sharon Peterson, Financial Specialist Rebecca White Body, Program Specialist Hannah Juliot, Graphic Design Intern Cheryl Peick, Graphic Design Intern (January – June)

2015 2015 ANNUAL REPORT

Financial Report 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.

2015

$17,566,288

(unaudited)

2014

$12,307,416

2013

$9,849,456

2012

$8,230,722

2011

$6,317,263

2010

$6,252,551

2009

$5,454,906

2008

$5,098,609

2007

$6,398,230

2006

$5,329,008

2005

$4,177,367

2004

$3,966,563

2003

$3,365,199

2002

$1,918,718

2001

$2,080,689

2000

$1,955,155

1999

$1,925,689

1998

$1,799,574

1997

$1,074,049

0

$2M

$4M

$6M

$8M

Statement of Financial Position (Unaudited)

Checking & Money Market Investments

$ 1,888,974

$12M

$14M

2014 $

817,690

Support & Other Revenue

1,163,684

2,108,515

Investments Gains (Losses)

(241,103)

434,578

4,113,436

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Pledges Receivable - All Others

88,700

90,100

Administrative Fees

Other Assets

40,999

35,195

Total Support & Other Revenue

$17,566,288

$12,307,416

$ 1,817,758

$ 1,791,837

Other Liabilities Total Liabilities Fund Balance Change in Net Assets Total Liabilities & Net Assets

2014

Contributions - All Others

Pledges Receivable - Confluence

Liabilities & Fund Balance

2015 $5,298,880

11,364,431

Funds Held for Agencies*

$18M

Contributions - Confluence

11,434,180

Total Assets

$16M

Statement of Financial Activity (Unaudited)

2015

Assets

$10M

$

65,570

149,966

157,284

$6,371,427

$2,765,947

$ 528,660

$ 408,343

Grants & Expenses Grants

145,687

73,614

Fund Program Expenses

476,216

384,018

1,963,445

1,865,451

Operating Expenses

208,277

182,047

10,487,024

8,688,748

Investment Management Fees

5,115,819

1,753,217

Total Grants & Expenses

$17,566,288

$12,307,416

Change in Net Assets

42,455

38,322

1,255,608

1,012,730

$5,155,819

$1,753,217

*$168,359 was granted from the Funds Held for Agencies in 2015 *$116,298 was granted from the Funds Held for Agencies in 2014

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September 19

December 7

September 26

To Be Announced

Children’s Legacy Luncheon

Women’s Giving Circle Spring Gathering

Annual Meeting

Autumn Social

Women’s Giving Circle Fall Education Event

Professional Advisors Annual Event

Women’s Giving Circle Annual Meeting

Community Foundation Week

Women’s Giving Circle Gift of Giving Breakfast

Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Golden Apple Awards

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