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Charles Graaskamp The 2016 Leadership Award was awarded posthumously to Charles Graaskamp. Charlie passed away in 2013, but his dedication to the Foundation has created a legacy that still endures.

Charlie’s history with the Foundation is extensive.

Charlie and his wife Joanne (a Founder and Lifetime member of the Women’s Giving Circle) joined the Society of Founders in 1998. Charlie began his time with the Board of Trustees in 2002 and continued his service as a Trustee until 2011. He held multiple positions on the BOT as

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the Treasurer, Vice Chair, Chair, and Past Chair.

Charlie was also a member of the Communications, Investment, Operations, Nominations, and Audit Committees. Charlie and Joanne established the Charles and Joanne Graaskamp Fund, a donor advised fund with a focus on literacy, in 2005.

Thanks in great part to Charlie’s contributions, the Eau Claire Community Foundation has become a thriving source of support for local donors and nonprofits.

Certified for Excellence. Accountability. Impact. In 2012 the Eau Claire Community Foundation completed recertification of compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®. The National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® accreditation program represents a community foundation’s commitment to go above and beyond the federal and state law requirements to demonstrate accountability and excellence to communities, policy makers, and the public.

Eau Claire Community Foundation

Mission: 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.

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

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In 1997, a forward-thinking group of community leaders came together to establish the Eau Claire Community Foundation. They gave careful, thoughtful consideration to its purpose, mission, and vision. They understood the importance of a community foundation in furthering their vision of supporting local nonprofits forever. Their purpose was to help caring people give back in ways that benefit and strengthen the greater Eau Claire area.

The Foundation is now entering its 20th year of fulfilling its mission: to offer donors opportunities to establish charitable legacies, to make grants, and to serve as a catalyst to address community needs. Its 20 years of service to the community proves that the founders were right. Their vision has allowed the Foundation to award over $1,270,000 in grants during this fiscal year, including over $920,000 to support the construction of the Confluence Arts Center. During the same period, the Foundation’s assets increased by just over $3,875,000, including $1,420,000 in Confluence donations. Your generosity has been instrumental in helping us achieve this phenomenal growth.

We at the Foundation are grateful and proud of our legacy, and we work hard to leave it better than we found it. That’s an old-fashioned value, but it holds as true now as it did in 1997. The Foundation recently sent out a Donor Survey to our current Fund holders. This summer, our Board of Trustees will be focusing on a strategic plan for the future of the Foundation with guidance from the donors’ responses.

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Children’s Legacy Luncheon

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We are your Community Foundation. We will continue to help people like you learn about the most promising ideas for improving the greater Eau Claire area. We will engage them in giving that strengthens our community. Today, we are well-positioned to build upon the accomplishments of the past 20 years.

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Let’s honor the visionary leadership of our founders by doing more of what they’ve shown us how to do. Working together, we’ve only just begun to make an impact For Good. For Ever.

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Create Culture $999,717 in total Grants

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“Read a Good Book, See a Great Play” and MacBook Pro

The Eau Claire Children’s Theatre (ECCT) is in its 28th season of providing quality theatrical and educational experiences for western Wisconsin residents of all ages. ECCT is one of the region’s largest community theatres; each year, over 300 community volunteers present a 16 show season seen by over 32,000 patrons.

Through public performances, school matinees, and touring shows, ECCT provides opportunities for young people to experience live theatre as onstage performers and family audience members.

Each season, audiences are treated to a variety of Broadway musicals and plays based on award-winning children’s literature, along with fundraisers like the annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ECCT must rely on a mix of sales profits and financial contributions to remain afloat. Only 60% of ECCT’s annual budget is raised through ticket sales; this is keeping in line with ECCT’s mission to keep ticket prices affordable for all.

The rest must be raised through fundraisers, corporate sponsorships, private donations, and grant support.

ECCT was honored to receive two grants from the Foundation in 2016. A MacBook Pro was purchased to help integrate sound and projection upgrades that were compatible with the new projector that was purchased with Foundation funds in 2015. In addition, ECCT staff and volunteers were excited to receive funding for the “Read a Good Book, See A Great Play” series that will provide free school matinee tickets to over 1000 local students.

ECCT relies heavily on the community for volunteer and financial support. It invites you to check out a show this season and discover how you can help ECCT bring theatre magic to the Chippewa Valley.

To learn more about the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre, you can visit their website at ecct.org.

2016 Create Culture Grants Support programs and organizations that enhance the quality of life in our community through music, visual arts, performing arts, and/or museums.

American Birkebeiner Ski FDN, Inc. Tony Wise Museum

Paul Bunyan Logging Camp of Eau Claire Lumber Baron Exhibit

Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, Inc. “Playing Together in Harmony Park” Safety and Accessibility Initiative

Saint Ambrose of Woodbury Art Department and Endowment

Chippewa County Historical Society New Building Fund Chippewa Valley Museum Visitor Communication Materials Chippewa Valley Symphony All Purpose Copy/Print/ Office Utility Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild Stage Curtains Christ Church Cathedral Elevator Fund Diocese of La Crosse Diocesan Annual Appeal Eau Claire Children’s Theatre “Read a Good Book, See a Great Play” MacBook Pro Eau Claire Confluence Arts, Inc. Arts Center ($924,291) Eau Claire Jazz, Inc. Adjudicator Software Suite Music Scholarships Eau Claire Municipal Band Sheet Music Normandale Lutheran Church New Chapel

Sculpture Tour Eau Claire “Be Part of the Change” YMCA Eau Claire Arts and Crafts Center

Unrestricted Grants Cable and Area Foundation Cable Natural History Museum Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, Inc. Eau Claire Jazz, Inc. Eau Claire Regional Arts Council Free Arts Minnesota Heyde Center for the Arts In memory of William Scobie Immaculate Conception Paul Bunyan Logging Camp of Eau Claire Phipps Center for the Arts Newman Parish Waldemar Ager Association

Give Green

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Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley “Heart & Sole “ Curriculum

GOTR Growth and other Curriculum Updates

Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley: It’s not just about running…

The girls change into their running clothes and shoes, getting ready for another Girls on the Run (GOTR) night at their school. The coach whistles over the girls’ laughter and has them make a circle. The group is small and close, sitting knee to knee. The coach asks them, “Did you let the star within you shine this week?”

This is one of the many question starters GOTR uses to help girls envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. GOTR inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. One parent of a GOTR girl observed, “It not only helped my daughter get moving; it got our whole family moving!”

Over a period of 10 weeks, girls in 3rd through 5th grade participate in an after-school program like no other. Designed to allow every girl to recognize her inner strength, the GOTR curriculum inspires girls to define their lives on their own terms. Throughout the season, the girls make new friends, build their confidence, and celebrate all that makes them unique.

As times change, so does the curriculum at GOTR. With the help of a grant from the Eau Claire Community Foundation this year, GOTR will be able to update its curriculum and continue its growth in the Chippewa Valley, empowering girls in the process.

To learn more about Girls on the Run of the CV, you can visit their website at gotrchippewavalley.org.

2016 Give Green Grants Support programs that engage children and adults in activities that improve environmental quality and/or provide fitness, health, and wellness opportunities. They also include support for animals and wildlife.

Bob’s House for Dogs “Oh, My Aching Bones”

Unrestricted Grants Bayfield Area Recreation Center

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater CV Healthy Lifestyles Gardening Program

Bob’s House for Dogs

Cable Community Farm Building Biodiversity on a Community Farm

Friends of the Chippewa River State Trail

Community Parks Association “Make a Difference Day”

Flying Eagles Ski Club Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve

Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley Jeffers Park Development Fund

Eau Claire Parks and Recreation Native Plantings for Wold Park

OutdoorMore, Inc.

Flying Eagles Ski Club 25 hp Electric Pump with VFD

West Wisconsin Land Trust

Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve Annual Endowment Girls on the Run of the CV Investment of Heart & Sole Curriculum 2 GOTR Growth and Curriculum Updates

Special Olympics Area 3 Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release, Inc. YMCA Eau Claire In memory of Charles Lasker

Regis Catholic Schools FDN Regis High School Varsity Football Program Ski Sprites Water Ski Club Adaptive Water Ski Program University of Wisconsin FDN -Athletics UW Athletics Swimming Program YMCA Eau Claire Camp Manitou Scholarships Strong Kids Youth Tackle Football Equipment Trailer

$38,607 in total Grants

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Enhance learning opportunities for children and adults in the Eau Claire area. Form Futures grants may also provide community development opportunities.

Empowered Leadership Program for Hmong Youth

The Boy Scouts of America, Chippewa Valley Council provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. The Chippewa Valley Council serves over 5,000 youth throughout 10 counties in Northwestern Wisconsin. Over 1,800 youth in Eau Claire County participate in Scouting activities.

Cub Scouting is designed for boys in grades 1-5, while Boy Scouting is designed for boys in grades 6-12. Participants learn self-reliance, moral values, and respect for others. They participate in activities with positive role models and build friendships with other boys their age. Scouting fosters self-esteem by placing each boy in a setting where his peers and mentors are encouraging him. This provides a sense of value and belonging as well as accountability and teamwork.

The Empowered Leadership Program provides high-school age youth with the opportunity to explore their leadership potential while participating in activities focused on communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and team-building.

Youth also participate in the high and low ropes course activities, which are designed to challenge participants mentally and physically as they participate in a number of different elements and challenges.

Thanks to a grant from the Eau Claire Community Foundation, the Chippewa Valley Council is able to offer the Empowered Leadership Program to over 150 Hmong students in Eau Claire.

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To learn more about the Boy Scouts of America, Chippewa Valley Council, you can visit their website at bsa-cvc.org.

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater CV Academic Success & Meal Program Furniture Culinary Classroom & Kitchen Boy Scouts of America—CV Council Emmans Scholarship Empowered Leadership Program for Hmong Youth Children’s Dyslexia Center of Upper WI Tutors Touching Lives CV Fundraising Professionals Nonprofit Dev Training Eau Claire Area School District Robbins Elementary Memorial High School Giving Tree Fund Eau Claire County Health Dept.

Eau Claire Healthy Communities: Mental Health Summit Eau Claire Police Dept.

Junior Police Academy Eleva-Strum Public Education FDN Scholarships Family Resource Center “Play With Me!” Toy Lending Library Fierce Freedom Hotel Industry Anti-Sex Trafficking Training

Indianhead Federated Library System Youth Services Dept.

Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc., NW Exploring Future Careers with JA L.E. Phillips Career Development Center Upholstery Equipment L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Makerspace Literacy Chippewa Valley Rosetta Stone Software Park Spanish Immersion Parent Teacher Org. Folk Dance Costumes for Baile Folklorico Prevent Blindness Wisconsin Children’s Vision Screening REACH Foundation Hand in Hand 5 Star Journey St. Croix Sailing School Scholarships University of Minnesota FDN Young Lectureship Endowment UW-Eau Claire FDN Excellence in Education Hero’s Single Parent Scholarship Quinn Endowed WI Academic Excellence Scholarship

UW-Steven’s Point FDN Cable School of HPHD Heroes Endowment Western Dairyland EOC Child Care Partnership Women’s Business Center Scholarship Grants 23 area students received scholarships for post secondary education from ECCF funds in 2016.

Unrestricted Grants Augusta Area Foundation Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater CV Boy Scouts of America—CV Council Children’s Dyslexia Center of Upper WI Dartmouth College Fund Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Jeanne Richie Memorial Puddle Jump Fund Literacy Chippewa Valley Longfellow Elementary School Marquette University High School McDonell Area Catholic Schools Mt. Holyoke College Regis Catholic Schools Foundation Tiny Tots, Inc.

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Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity 2016 Eau Claire Home Building

The vision of Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity (CVH4H) is simple but profound: A world where everyone has a decent place to live. With the support of ECCF and other generous donors, it’s providing quality, affordable housing to lower income families in need. CVH4H’s work provided more than just a home for one client; it changed her life. This is her story: “If I had to choose just one word for how CVH4H helped our family, it would be HOPE! Both my husband and I worked full time, but we faced daunting financial obstacles. Yet we were determined to pay our overwhelming medical debt.

Meanwhile, I had filled out an application to CVH4H, and our family was chosen! It was a joy to work with so many selfless volunteers who gave freely to help us build our new “home of hope”!

We felt so blessed by the love and help of so many volunteers and donors that we looked for ways to help others feel this same joy. When we were able, we helped other families build their homes of hope.

I have also served as a member and chair of two CVH4H committees and shared my perspective on the CVH4H Board.

It’s been nearly 20 years since we partnered with CVH4H. We’re still involved in various ways and enjoy seeing that same HOPE ignite in new partner families every year. HOPE! Pass it on!”

To learn more about CVH4H, you can visit their website at cvh4h.org.

2016 Offer Opportunities Grants Provide children, adults, and families with basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, health services, and disability assistance.

Bass Lake Fire Department Bass Lake Fire & Rescue

The Community Table Computer System Update

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW WI 1 to 1 Mentorship

The Wellness Shack, Inc. Public Access Computer Upgrade

Bolton Refuge House Life Skills Support Group

Trinity Equestrian Center Finding Hope Through Horses

Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Oral Health Women’s Health & Hygiene

Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool Bathroom Fund

CV Habitat for Humanity 2016 Eau Claire Home Building Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Three iPads Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Homeless Children & Youth Fund Epilepsy Foundation of Western WI Camp Phoenix Family Promise of the CV Housing/Rental Assistance Feed My People Food Bank Refrigerated Box Truck HSHS Sacred Heart Foundation The Matthew & Carol Hubler Family “One More Day” Endowment Women & Infants Services Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center To support the work of Dr. Benjamin Park Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI Equipment & Supplies for Skill Building Trauma Services for Women & Children Safe Sleep Task Force Safe Sleep Spirit Lutheran Church Dale Rasmussen Fund for Children

WI Dental Association Foundation 2016 Mission of Mercy Hospital Grants 27 hospitals received grants to purchase books and toys for young patients.

Unrestricted Grants American Red Cross-Western WI Chapter Bolton Refuge House Coalition on Temporary Shelter Chippewa Valley Free Clinic CV Habitat for Humanity Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Assn.

Eau Claire Area Masonic Angel Fund Epilepsy Foundation of Western WI Family Promise of the CV Feed My People Food Bank Joshua’s Camp L.E. Phillips Senior Center St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital The Community Table United Way of the Greater CV The Wellness Shack, Inc.

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One of the greatest gifts you can give to a cause, organization, or even your Establishing an endowment fund helps you do just that, forever. The diversity and ease of ECCF’s giving options help you make a decision either by creating a new fund, donating to existing funds, or by giving through planned gifts.

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and businesses to be fully involved in their philanthropy. You recommend grants to your favorite nonprofits, while the 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 fund holders appreciate the opportunity to tap into our knowledge of local issues.

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

Agency Endowment Funds are established by nonprofit organizations. This type of fund generates a predictable stream of income while the rest of the investment grows into perpetuity, helping the nonprofits give back to the community forever. *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 without mandatory payouts. Please call the Foundation for details.

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Your planned giving ensures the future forever.

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 the causes they care about the 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.

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

Thomas and Jill Barland

Jack and Carol Bartingale Jerry and 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 Mel and Leann Breed Daniel F.* and Margaret J.* Brown Susan J. Bruce Thomas and Joyce Bruckner Dick and Marlene* Cable Kurt and Tammy Cable Jim Carter and Victoria Miller Roger and Betty Davis Paul Del Torto Arnie* and Lois* Domer B.J. and Bea Farmer Jennifer and Joseph Fesenmaier Victoria E. Finstad Heidi Fisher Dr. Louis and Janet Frase Richard T. Gannon 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* Julia Kyle Sherry L. Macaul Richard D. and Marcia D. Larson John and Jane Lokken Keith and Alison Martin Buzz and Mary Ann Minton Gregg and Emily Moore Jon and Erika Munger Charles D. and Sue E. Nyberg Jim and Kathy Pinter Jack and Lois Postlewaite Lyle and Karyn Quandt Pat and Sue Quinn Cindy Schlosser and Paul Wagner Steve and Kaye Senn Flo and Terry* Sheridan Chuck Shoemaker Jr. and Lori John-Shoemaker Vernon* and Jo Ann Smith Jerry and Beth Speckien Jack Stromwall Amy Thurston John Thurston 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

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 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.

Real Estate, for many individuals, can be a logical donation for charitable giving. When working with your professional advisor and the Foundation, you can avoid capital gains and establish a fund that supports your philanthropic goals, forever.

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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Helen and Karl Andresen Family Endowment for Special Needs Eau Claire residents with disabilities now have even more opportunities to celebrate thanks to support from this Designated Named Fund. The Helen and Karl Andresen Family Endowment for Special Needs supports day scholarships to Helen’s House as well as an annual celebration in Helen’s memory.

Helen’s House was named for Helen Andresen, who served as Executive Director of the Eau Claire Development and Training Center (now known as REACH, Inc.) It was opened in 2007 to offer day services for retirement age adults with disabilities. It features a high staff-to-client ratio in order to meet the needs of its residents, and it offers a variety of opportunities for physical, educational, and social enrichment.

Both Helen and Karl had a strong and lasting impact on the Eau Claire community. Helen, who served for 14 years as the EC Development and Training Center’s Executive Director, was a tireless advocate for people with disabilities. Thanks to her pioneering work, REACH, Inc. continues to offer quality services to developmentally disabled residents of Eau Claire.

Karl was described in his obituary as “professor, husband, father and grandfather, skier, canoer, soccer coach, Norwegian and American, political activist, firebrand [and] raconteur.” This man of many talents taught Political Science at UWEC for 32 years, inspiring hundreds of students, friends, and colleagues in the process.

The Helen and Karl Andresen Family Endowment for Special Needs, established upon the death of Karl and Helen, will ensure that this extraordinary couple’s legacy of service to the community, especially to the community’s disabled residents, will continue far into the future. To donate in memory of the Andresens, visit eccommunityfoundation.org.

To learn more about REACH, Inc., you can visit its website at reach-inc.org.

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What is a Designated Fund?

A Designated Named Fund allows donors to support their favorite nonprofit organization, church or school forever.

A single Fund can support one or more charities, even specific programs of these charities. If the chosen organization eventually ceases to exist, the Foundation will redirect the Fund’s income to another organization most similar in its mission.

Start your own Fund Donors can establish a family fund now or in their estate plan. Please contact the Eau Claire Community Foundation about how you can support your favorite organizations forever.

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The Thurston "It's the little things" Family Fund (Amy E. Thurston and her parents, John R. Thurston and Helen Kroll Belongia)

It’s the “little things,” one’s special personal involvements and experiences, which make life worth living. As one gets old, these important “little things” are too often lost in the lonely shuffle.

The Thurston Family Fund attempts to recognize this problem and address it. This Donor Advised Fund will be used to promote the psychological well-being of people ages 65 and up. It will focus on innovative programs that encourage new approaches to meeting the individual needs of elderly people, including addressing the isolation that many of them face.

Special consideration will be given to programs designed to help pets remain with elderly owners and to programs created to help an elderly owner’s pet find a new home if necessary. The Fund may also support a variety of activities, including field trips, writing projects, art displays, group interactions, provision of comfort objects, and visits from therapy animals, that enhance the quality of life for elderly people.

In addition, it will support nonprofit organizations that create innovative ways to identify and meet the needs of community elders.

Through the work supported by the Thurston Family Fund, Chippewa Valley residents will have a multitude of new opportunities to find meaning, support, and dignity as they age.

Donations to any fund can be made in honor or memory of your loved one. Visit eccommunityfoundation.org for more information.

What is a Donor-Advised Fund?

Donor Advised Funds allow individuals, families, and businesses to be fully involved in their philanthropy. Donors recommend grants to their favorite nonprofits, while the Foundation handles all the paperwork. 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.

Donor Advised Funds are especially useful for donors who want to take a charitable deduction in one year and recommend distributions over several years. (Please note that IRS regulations require the ultimate decision-making authority for the award of the grants to lie with the Foundation.)

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Beaver Creek Reserve Since its founding in 1947, Beaver Creek Reserve has provided a refuge for wildlife and nature lovers alike. The original 160 acre Youth Camp has grown into a 400 acre reserve that features diverse habitats and many species of flora and fauna. Visitors can also enjoy BCR’s educational resources, including the Wise Nature Center, the Citizen Science Center, and the Hobbs Observatory.

Three new funds at the Foundation now support specific aspects of BCR’s operations. They are: Kate Lindsay Adventure Fund This fund is used to purchase or replace equipment, including kayaks, GPS units, and binoculars, that BCR visitors use on their adventures.

The Henke Acres Fund Established by the Henke family, this fund ensures the future of Henke Acres at BCR. It’s used to maintain the property, to add structures, and to fund programs and nature studies that occur on the Henke Acres land.

The Citizen Science Center Fund The Citizen Science Center has a secure and stable future thanks to this fund, which is used to continue field surveys, add new programs, maintain necessary staff levels, and provide professional development.

Because these funds are Agency Funds, gifts to them must be directed to Beaver Creek Reserve. To learn more or to donate, you can visit their website at beavercreekreserve.org.

The Lindsays are lovers of nature and want to share their passion with future generations.

What is an Agency Fund?

Agency Endowment Funds allow charitable organizations to establish Endowment Funds within the Foundation rather than create and manage such a Fund themselves. This type of Fund generates a predictable stream of income while the rest of the investment grows into perpetuity. As a result, the nonprofit can use its earnings from the Fund to offset its operations forever.

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Fund Spotlight

ECPD Junior Police Academy Fund The ECPD Junior Police Academy Fund supports the Junior Police Academy program. This week-long course is designed for area youth ages 12-17. Students learn about the role police officers play in our community as well as develop an understanding of law enforcement.

Support for this Fund furthers the mission of the ECPD Junior Police Academy: to foster lasting partnerships with local children that motivate them to become responsible, involved citizens.

To support this fund visit eccommunityfoundation.org.

The relationships formed between students, their families, and officers foster an awareness and understanding that strengthens the fabric of our community.

Other Foundation Initiatives & Pass Through Funds Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention Pass-Through Fund Through programs implemented by a network of over 100 volunteers, this initiative uses innovative strategies to reduce youth alcohol use in the community.

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.

CV Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory Fund 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.

ECPD 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. This fund also supports other “Special Unit” initiatives.

Clear Vision Eau Claire Fund 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 immediate and future needs of Eau Claire.”

Confluence Building Fund This Project is a collaborative effort to continue the successful redevelopment Photo - Steve Kinderman Leader Telegram

Eau Claire 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.

Jeffers Park Development Fund This is a partnership between Eau Claire National Little League and Eau Claire Fastpitch in conjunction with the City of Eau Claire Parks and Recreation Department. Its mission is to construct Jeffers Park, located on

Eau Claire’s northwest side, to feature a five field baseball and softball complex.

Jeffers Park Development Playground Fund This fund was established with the specific intention of building a playground for the Jeffers Park Development. The project was recently completed, and the Fund is now closed.

Phoenix Park Bridge Lighting Project This project is led by the Eau Claire Rotary Club and Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. with help from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Its goal is to place decorative lighting on Eau Claire’s 526 foot Phoenix Park footbridge.

Sculpture Tour Eau Claire Operations and Endowment Funds Founded in 2011, STEC manages an annual exhibit of sculptures located in downtown Eau Claire, Water St., and on the Mayo Health System Eau Claire campus. ECCF holds the Operations and Endowment Funds for Sculpture Tour Eau Claire, Inc. Funds & Giving 10

Children's Legacy Luncheon

Eau Claire School Library Friends of the Eau Claire Area School District th Anniversary

Thank you for making the Children’s Legacy Luncheon a Success!

2016 Children’s Legacy Luncheon Honorees

Michael Laska, Julie Betchkal, Sally Ellison, Sue Tietz, Carol Craig, Pa Thao

2016 Sponsors & Volunteers

Diamond: HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital Gold: Avalon Floral Leader-Telegram Marshfield Clinic – Eau Claire Center Mayo Clinic Health System Silver: BMO Harris Bank Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Greendoor Graphics Nikki and Rich Hanna Northwestern Bank Sharp Photo & Portrait Student Transit – Eau Claire, Inc. Weld Riley Table Sponsors Charter Bank Combined Worksite Solutions Eau Claire Sport Warehouse Elite Realty Group

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Kristo Orthodontic Specialists McDonough Manufacturing Company Orgel Wealth Management Regis Catholic Schools Royal Construction Royal Credit Union Unity Christ Center UW-EC Foundation WDEC - Wisconsin Division of Early Childhood Wegner CPAs Women’s Giving Circle Xcel Energy Chairpersons Sara Antonson Bob Carr Penny Crochiere Nikki Hanna Jeanne Herman Leslie Lyons Carol Morin Susan Peterson Minette Ponick Hannah Walsh Jill Williams

Honoree Selection Committee Sara Antonson Colleen Bates Bob Carr Penny Crochiere Jeanne Herman Leslie Lyons Andrea Sullivan Jodi Thesing-Ritter Volunteers & Staff Colleen Bates Sue Bornick Nancee Burbank Bob Carr Erin Dayton Sarah French Carol Gabler Donna Gilbertson Christine Hambuch-Boyle Hannah Juliot Betsy McDougall Gibbs Sharon Peterson Andrea Sullivan Hannah Walsh Rebecca White Body Rose Wiechmann Susan Willkom

During its first 15 years, the Children’s Legacy Luncheon has succeeded in its mission. The Luncheon has distributed over $65,000 in grants to projects that enhance the well-being of local children, and the Endowment Fund has grown to almost $100,000. Without each and every one of you, these achievements would not have been possible!

2016 was an especially important year for the Children’s Legacy Luncheon: It marked the Luncheon’s 15th and final year with the ECCF. This annual event honors people who make positive and long-lasting contributions to the lives of Chippewa Valley children.

In recognition of their selfless philanthropy, up to six Honorees receive the “Outstanding Achievement Award” at each Children’s Legacy Luncheon.

The Honorees recommend $500 grants from the Eau Claire Community Foundation to nonprofits of their choice. In 2016, the recommended grantees were the Indianhead Federated Library System, the Longfellow Puddle Jump Event, Tiny Tots, OutdoorMore, the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, and the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation.

The Luncheon also raised money for the Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund, which supports programs that serve children. The 2016 Endowment Fund grant recipient was the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire for “Playing Together in Harmony Park.”

2016’s milestone Luncheon celebrated the contributions of the 85 previous Outstanding Achievement Award Honorees as well as the six new ones. The Anniversary also gave ECCF the opportunity to thank the sponsors for their longstanding support.

We are excited to announce that the Children’s Legacy Luncheon has found a new home with the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire. Please watch for information regarding the 2017 Children’s Legacy Luncheon from CMEC!

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Field of interest fund

Children's Legacy Endowment As the Children’s Legacy Luncheon transitions to its new home with the CMEC, its positive impact on the lives of children will continue to be supported through the Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund.

The Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund is a Field of Interest Fund that supports Eau Claire area children by providing annual grants to nonprofits that serve them. Each year a percentage from the Endowment Fund goes towards grants recommended by the ECCF’s Grants Committee because they support the Fund’s mission.

You can increase the impact of this Fund, or any other non-agency fund at the Foundation, with a donation.

A donation is also a great way to honor or remember someone important to you.

For more information about how to donate, you can visit eccommunityfoundation.org

In the past five years, the Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund has made grants to: 2016: Children’s Museum of Eau Claire “Playing Together in Harmony Park” 2015: Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Community Services “Digital Recording Equipment” 2014: Eau Claire Regional Arts Council “ARTmobile Summer Program” Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony “Concert to Honor Area Veterans” 2013: Eau Claire Children’s Theatre “Williams Sound Enhancement System for the Hard of Hearing” 2012: Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley: “Desktop Computers and Furniture”

What is a Field of Interest Fund?

A Field of Interest Fund allows donors to allocate their contributions for the benefit of one or more areas of interest.

These include, but are not limited to, education, health, social services, the arts, or preservation of resources. Field of Interest Funds are broad in scope, yet encompass many of the essential strengths and needs of the community.

2016 Children’s Legacy Endowment Grant Children’s Museum of Eau Claire “Playing Together in Harmony Park”

Together with the Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony, the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire is implementing a brand new collaborative program titled “Playing Together in Harmony Park” which combines the science of sound with a love for music and ties it all together through a vibrant community partnership.

Children who visit the experience can play on durable, larger-than-life instruments from “Harmony Park,” interact with touch displays to learn about instruments and the sounds they make, and discover the power of a symphony when the conductor pulls together each musician’s individual sound to create a community masterpiece. And of course, kids begin their journey to the exhibit by climbing up an interactive musical “piano staircase”!

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2017 Grants

January 1st - December 31st grant cycle

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley Health and Nutrition: Culinary Classroom and Kitchen Program $5,000

This grant is creating an operational culinary classroom containing six kitchen stations for hands on nutritional based learning experiences for Club members. The Club will offer extended nutritional programming, which includes class space dedicated to cooking, nutrition, and kitchen safety.

Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Sharing Dignity $5,000

‘Women’s Health and Hygiene’ assures access to health care, medications, hygiene necessities and undergarments for impoverished women. This is an enhancement which will offer extra services, including the provision of undergarments, to approximately 300 women.

Fierce Freedom

Hotel Industry Anti-Sex Trafficking Training $5,000

This grant will help Fierce Freedom develop a training program for Chippewa Valley hotels on how to identify human trafficking and report suspected activity to area law enforcement. It will offer hotel staff tools they can use to fight trafficking on their properties, thereby helping to reduce the exploitation of women and children.

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Safe Sleep will provide 50 low-income families with Pack ‘n Plays and other materials to help them create a safe sleep environment for their infants. It will add more direct interactions between Safe Sleep educators and the families, including initial and follow-up visits.

Trinity Equestrian Center Finding Hope Through Horses $5,000

This program provides an 8-week Equine Assisted Learning group therapy experience to six women who are struggling with addiction and mental health issues. It addresses issues such as self-esteem and image, forgiveness, healthy coping skills, identifying recurring triggers, goal setting, and the Purpose Matrix.

Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council Women’s Business Center $5,000

The grant provides access to entrepreneurial support and business education for women who are interested in starting, growing, or improving a small business. Clients receive individualized assistance in writing business plans, creating marketing plans, and developing financial projections.

Women’s Giving Circle

Investment of Heart & Sole: Curriculum 2 and Program $1,000

A fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation

Heart & Sole is a curriculum developed for middle school girls.

It consists of a 10-week after school program that offers girls an opportunity to build strong connections with one another and their coaches. It will expand their outreach to older students; it currently serves girls in grades 3-5.

Mission:

Trauma Services for Women and Children $5,000

in total Grants

Safe Sleep $5,000

Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI

$36,000

Safe Sleep Task Force

Women and children are referred to LSS’s Family Interactions Program (FIP) and the Family Preservation Program (FPP) as a means of providing safety and education for families that are struggling and need assistance; the services’ focus is on women and children dealing with complex trauma.

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.

History: The Women’s Giving Circle, was created by a diverse and generous group of Eau Claire area women. The Fund increases the impact of individual members by pooling their dollars and using the money to award grants to local nonprofits that support women and children.

Since its inception in 2007, the Women’s Giving Circle has awarded more than $186,000 in grants.

2016 Circle Leadership 2016 Circle Leadership Sue McIntyre Circle Advisory Team Chair Jill Prushiek Circle Advisory Team Vice-Chair

2016 Grant Spotlights

Linda Bohacek Circle Advisory Team Past Chair

Chippewa Valley Free Clinic

Trinity Equestrian Center

Sharing Dignity - Women’s Health and Hygiene Initiative

Wounded Women’s Equine Therapy Program

Chippewa Valley Free Clinic (CVFC) lives its mission every day by providing quality, compassionate health care for individuals of the Chippewa Valley who have no reasonable health care alternative.

CVFC’s “Sharing Dignity” program helps lift up women in need by assuring them access to health care, medications, and hygiene necessities. With the large need and CVFC’s limited capacity, this grant from the Women’s Giving Circle has been crucial to helping make this initiative a reality.

Cathy Barkovich, the coordinator of the “Sharing Dignity” program, explained why its ability to supply impoverished women with personal hygiene products is crucial: “These items are so hard to ask for that many women go without or improvise.” She added, “Although you will most likely never meet any of those you’ve helped, take comfort in knowing that you are giving back someone their dignity.”

Thanks to grants like this one, CVFC will continue meeting a hygiene need that’s frequently overlooked but vitally important to the health and dignity of the recipients.

To learn more about CVFC, you can visit mycvfc.org.

Horses are superb at cultivating relationships. They deeply desire to connect.

This unique connection with something so majestic, empowering, and non-judgmental seems “too good to be true” for the ladies in Trinity Equestrian Center’s Equine Assisted Therapy Group for Wounded Women. These ladies are victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Trinity uses an experiential “learn by doing” model of therapy.

Being in the presence of horses and working with them helps these ladies trust again. It helps them regain their selfconfidence, image, and esteem. Trinity helps them redefine their identity, their God-given purpose, and their vision of what their future holds.

The ladies’ treatment team includes a Wisconsin Licensed Therapist, a Certified Equine Specialist, and the horses.

The women completing the program leave with healthy boundaries, new skills to resolve conflicts, and an unshakable vision of their promising future. They are different women now: not victims, but survivors in every sense.

The ladies of the Women’s Giving Circle are truly “Difference Makers.” Trinity Equetrian Center thanks them for their generosity.

To learn more about Trinity Equestrian Center, visit trinity-ec.com.

Young Philanthropist Program The Young Philanthropist program is designed to assist individuals between the ages of 22 and 39 to become members of the WGC at a reduced rate. This gives more people in the community the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of women and children in the Eau Claire area today. To learn more about this program, visit eccommunityfoundation.org or contact the ECCF office.

Karen Eisenbarth Circle Advisory Team Secretary Petey Ahneman Education and Program Team Chair Jennifer Hanson-Bremer Education and Program Team Co-Chair Sherry Macaul Grants Team Chair Mary Ann Ogan Grants Team Co-Chair Pat Markin Membership Outreach Team Chair Marianne Klinkhammer Membership Outreach Team Co-Chair Past Chairs Ruth Wallace Pamela Macal Betsy Barnes Flo Sheridan Jackie Belka Karen Homme Marianne Klinkhammer Linda Bohacek Lifetime Members Betsy Barnes Kathy Bartl Barbara Fey Janice Goethel Joanne Graaskamp Maureen Homstad Mary Ellen Keller Judy LaFave Kathy Lasker Lois Postlewaite Flo Sheridan Involvement

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Supporting Organization

From the Executive Director Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation is proud to be a supporting organization of the Eau Claire Community Foundation. It has a dedicated focus to secure support for the exceptional public education system in our community.

2016-2017 Board of Trustees Chair Charlie Grossklaus Treasurer Dustin Wiesner Ned Donnellan Mike Emberson Ken Faanes

New Fund A growing area of concern for our district is homelessness among our students. We have a growing population of kids who live in transient housing, are between homes, or are otherwise without access to a residence. This has presented an opportunity for our district’s Homelessness program to serve these students. As such, we are excited to announce the new Homeless Children and Youth Fund with our Foundation. This Fund specifically addresses the needs of our district kids in a homeless situation, assisting these kids with transportation, winter gear, simple school supplies, and more. The Homeless Children and Youth Fund was also the beneficiary of the 2016 Border Battle Golf Scramble for a second year in a row, this year raising over $30,000 in support of the Fund.

Jenny Postlewaite Fesenmaier Kimberly Hill Jeff Jones Jack Kaiser David Morley Peggy O’Halloran David E. Richie Flo Sheridan Susan Tietz Dr. Blenda Yun

Ex-Officio Mary Ann Hardebeck Kathryn Proctor Duax Past Chair Dan Market 2011-2015 Contact: Sarah C. French Executive Director 500 Main St Eau Claire, WI 54701 Sfrench1@ecasd.us 715-852-3015 (office) 715-852-3019 (fax) Mailing Address: Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation P.O. Box 511 Eau Claire, WI 54702

Strong Partnerships 2016 saw a variety of projects come to life thanks to our strong partnerships with several businesses in the community.

Collaborating with the Xcel Energy Foundation resulted in grant funding to support the Blugold Beginnings program being added to another elementary school in our District.

Our partnership with Mayo Clinic Health System brought forth generous funding for Chippewa Valley Montessori’s new playground. And our relationship with Scheels resulted in their generously supporting both the continuing tradition of the 5th Grade Track Meet and a large portion of the funding needed for the Montessori playground.

It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation. Thank you for partnering with us, for supporting Eau Claire’s students, and for all that you’ve made possible in 2016!

Warmly,

Sarah C. French Executive Director

The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation, a supporting organization of the Eau Claire Community Foundation Mission: Dedicated to promoting 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.

Vision: The Eau Claire Pubic Schools Foundation is “Ensuring the Future” forever.

For more information about the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation, or to make a gift, visit ecpsfound.org

What is a Supporting Organization?

A supporting organization is a distinct legal entity affiliated with the Eau Claire Community Foundation by both its purposes and its operations.

Featured Fund

2016 Golden Apple Impact

J. Murphy STEM Scholarship

The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation hosted its inaugural annual Golden Apple Awards banquet in the fall of the 2015-16 school year. The ceremony celebrated one recipient from each of the 20 schools in the Eau Claire Area School District. These honorees were selected by their colleagues to receive unrestricted grant funding to use in their schools or classrooms, all sponsored by generous businesses in the Chippewa Valley.

The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation is thrilled to announce the establishment of the J. Murphy STEM Scholarship, new in the 2016-17 school year. The scholarship is founded by the generosity of an anonymous donor with family roots in the community and with an interest in helping students pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM). Beginning with the 2016-17 academic year, one applicant will be selected annually to receive a $10,000 scholarship to apply toward their post-secondary education tuition and fees. In addition, the scholarship is renewable for up to four years, for a total possible funding of $40,000 per recipient.

The event was the first of its kind for the Foundation and will be an annual partnership with businesses to celebrate exceptional faculty and staff in the Eau Claire Area School District. The Foundation and District would like to thank the generous local business partners for their support in sponsorship: Boy Scouts of AmericaCV Council C & M Home Builders and Real Estate Charter Bank Gordy’s Market Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire Indianhead Foodservice Distributors Ken Vance Motors Kristo Orthodontic Specialists

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McDonough Manufacturing Company Market & Johnson Marsh and McLennan Agencies Marshfield Clinic McDonald’s Courtesy Corporation Northwestern Bank Royal Credit Union Security Health Plan Student Transit – Eau Claire Wipfli Xcel Energy Eau Claire Area School District Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation, Board of Trustees

Featured Grant

After-School Board Game Club Raising funds to direct back into the Eau Claire public schools is our purpose. Each year, the Foundation offers grants to support new projects, exciting initiatives, or high-impact field trips. In 2016, one of these grants supported a new after-school board game club for the students at Northstar Middle School. The club offers students the opportunity to play and strategize with their classmates, learn new games, and practice critical thinking and good sportsmanship. Mrs. Rettke, the game club’s advisor, shared that “whenever we can make a connection to a student through a game, or promote learning with a hands-on activity, we are making a difference in a student’s life!”

2016 ECPSF Grants Eau Claire Area School District Fifth Grade Track Meet Expenses Delong Middle School Lunchtime Literacy Longfellow Elementary Summer School Eagle Center Field Trip Science Museum Field Trip Manz Elementary Manz Parent Education Program McKinley Charter High McKinley Reunion Meadowview Elementary Movin’ Seats Flexible Seating Parent Video Literacy Resources Memorial High School Mental Health Support for Students (2) Montessori Charter School New Playground Equipment North High School Chanhassen Field Trip New Instruments Poetry Slam Prizes Spring Dance Award Scholarships Tech Ed Sign Purchase Vibraphone, Marching Quads/Carriers Northstar Middle School Beaver Creek Field Trip Board Game Club EL (Saddelback) Robotics Club

Northwoods Elementary Northwoods Garden Tower Prairie Ridge Early Learning Center Fight Against Hunger Food Shelf Supplies Food Pantry Supplies Putnam Heights Elementary iPads for Kindergarten Sensory Sand and Water Table SPED Squeeze Machine Roosevelt Elementary Parents As Partners Grant Program Scholarships Chapman University Proctor Music Scholarship for Katerina Kotar St. Olaf College Girnau Scholarship for Mei Yi Chen University of Chicago Girnau Scholarship for Elizabeth Ellingboe UW -Madison Girnau Scholarship for Peter Morken Girnau Scholarship for Kao Yang University of Wisconsin-Stout Mosel Scholarship for Cody Stolt Yale University Young Global Scholars Tuition for Garret Flynn

$55,203 in total Grants

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Funds for Today The Funds for Today are used to meet the current student needs. Gifts to these funds support current projects and initiatives. Most importantly, these gifts will be used to address the Eau Claire Schools’ greatest needs.

ECPSF Fund for Today All Night Graduation Party Dream Act Fund Golden Apple Fund Homeless Children and Youth Fund Math Circles Fund NHS Dugout Project Fund Prairie Ridge Fight Against Hunger

Endowed Funds for the Future 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, scholarships, or special projects as well as to assist students in need.

ECPSF Endowed Fund for the Future ECPSF Fund for Tomorrow Artist in the Classroom Fund Eric Mosel Scholarship Fund J. Murphy STEM Scholarship Fund Market Family Education Fund McKinley Charter School Post-Secondary Success Fund Memorial Class of 58 Endowment Fund Ross Proctor Music Scholarship Fund Ruth Girnau Scholarship Fund Sheridan Education Fund

Greatest Needs Funds for Each School

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.

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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 & 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

David E. Richie & Flo Sheridan Terry* 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 & Disability, & Hebl Family Ken Vance Car City, Inc. Lasker Jewelers, Lasker Family Macy’s Foundation Market & Johnson, Inc. Micon Cinemas, Mike & Connie Olson Family Northwestern Bank Scheels Wipfli, LLP Xcel Energy

*denotes deceased

Each school in the district also has its own Greatest Needs Fund. These funds house unrestricted gifts to the school to be used for the school’s greatest needs during the year, as assessed by the school principal then approved by the ECPSF Board of Trustees.

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Gifts Given in Tribute to & Memory of Others

Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation

EauClaire ClairePublic PublicSchool SchoolFoundation Foundation Eau StatementofofFinancial FinancialPosition Position(Unaudited) (Unaudited) Statement Assets Assets Checkingand andMoney MoneyMarket Market Checking Investments Investments OtherAssets Assets Other Total Assets Total Assets

2016 2015 2016 2015 303,397 $ $247,765 247,765 $ $ 303,397 991,876 385,729 991,876 385,729 11,300 16,300 11,300 16,300 $ 1,306,573 $ 649,794 $ 1,306,573 $ 649,794

Liabilities&&Fund FundBalances Balances Liabilities Other Liabilities Other Liabilities TotalLiabilities Liabilities Total

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BeginningFund FundBalances Balances Beginning ChangeininNet NetAssets Assets Change TotalLiabilities Liabilities&&Fund FundBalances Balances Total

621,368 621,368 680,858 680,858 1,306,573 $ $1,306,573

4,347 4,347 4,347 4,347

28,426 $ $ 28,426 28,426 28,426 645,312 645,312 (23,944) (23,944) 649,794 $ $649,794

Eau Claire Public School Foundation

District Wide Greatest Needs Fund for Today James & Laurie Hittman StatementofofFinancial FinancialActivity Activity(Unaudited) (Unaudited)In tribute to Don Johnson Statement Christine & Ray Kondrasuk In memory of Leatrice Mathison

Support&&Other OtherRevenue Revenue Support Contributions Contributions InvestmentGains/(Losses) Gains/(Losses) Investment Administrative Fees Administrative Fees Total Operating Income Total Operating Income

2016 2015 2016 2015 829,017 $166,603 166,603 Fund Eric Mosel$Scholarship $ $829,017 Phil & Carol Mosel 39,888 (10,115) 39,888 (10,115) In memory of Nancy L. Erickson 1,315 868 1,315 868 In memory of Mark Froehle $ 870,220 $ 157,356 $ 870,220 $ 157,356

Grants&&Expenses Expenses Grants Grants Grants OperatingExpenses Expenses Operating FundExpenses Expenses Fund InvestmentManagement ManagementFees Fees Investment AdministrativeFees Fees Administrative TotalGrants Grants&&Expenses Expenses Total Change in Net Assets Change in Net Assets

38,096 46,779 38,096 46,779 Northstar Middle School 76,375 47,332 76,375 47,332 Fund for Today 2,425 & Mary 1,690 1,690 Robert Schoenknecht 2,425 In memory of Betty Kwaterski 21,784 9,874 21,784 9,874 189,362 181,300 189,362 181,300 Robbins Elementary Fund for Today $ 680,858 $ (23,944) $ 680,858 $ (23,944)

North High School Fund for Today Thomas & Sybelle Burce 50,682 75,625 In memory Jim Schlewitz $ $ 50,682 $ $of75,625

Support & Other Revenue Support & Other Revenue Assets Contributions Contributions Checking and Money Market Investment Gains/(Losses) Investment Gains/(Losses) Investments Administrative Fees Administrative Fees Other Assets Total Operating Income Total Operating Income Total Assets

2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 $303,397 829,017 $ $166,603 $247,765 166,603 $$ 829,017 39,888 (10,115) 39,888 (10,115) 991,876 385,729 1,315 868868 1,315 11,300 16,300 $ 870,220 $ 157,356 $ 870,220 $ $649,794 157,356 $ 1,306,573

Anonymous Jeff & Rocky Anderson Statement of Financial Activity (Unaudited)Carolyn Berg Robert & Mary Jo Buss Nancy M. Curtis & Pat Tasse Support & Other Revenue 2016 2015 Jim & DeEtta Chovan Greg & Kelly Ensing Contributions $ 829,017 $ 166,603 Elmer & Ann Felton Investment Gains/(Losses) 39,888 (10,115) Robert & Nora Fuller Administrative Fees 1,315 868 Wayne & Judy Hamler Total Operating Income $ 870,220 $ Hanson 157,356 M.H. & M.C.

Grants & Expenses Grants &&Expenses Liabilities Fund Balances Grants Grants Other Liabilities Operating Expenses Operating Expenses Total Liabilities Fund Expenses Fund Expenses Investment Management Fees Investment Management Fees Beginning Fund Balances Administrative Fees Administrative Fees Change in Net Assets Total Grants & Expenses Total Grants &&Expenses Total Liabilities Fund Balances Change in Net Assets Change in Net Assets

50,682 $$ $50,682 4,347 38,096 38,096 4,347 76,375 76,375 2,425 2,425 621,368 21,784 21,784 680,858 189,362 189,362 $ 1,306,573 $ 680,858 $ 680,858

Grants & Expenses Grants Operating Expenses Fund Expenses Investment Management Fees Administrative Fees Total Grants & Expenses Change in Net Assets

Statement Financial Activity (Unaudited) Statement of Financial Activity (Unaudited) Statement ofof Financial Position (Unaudited)

$ $ $75,625 75,625 28,426 46,779 46,779 28,426 47,332 47,332 1,690 1,690 645,312 9,874 9,874 (23,944) 181,300 $181,300 649,794 $ (23,944) $ (23,944)

$ 50,682 38,096 76,375 2,425 21,784 189,362 $ 680,858

Bob & Terry Hayden Marlene Hefty Larry & Penny Honl Todd & Rebecca Johnson Pam Kolve Peg & Lynn Kolve Joan & Ray Layland Sandy & Larry McClean Amy Molepske Jill Myers D L Jr. & M K OConnor Richard & Judy Patrie Patricia J. Popple Jack & Lois Postlewaite Norma & Jackson Rabedeaux Christopher & Barb Redman Donald & Mary Samuelson LaVerne & Kathy Schellfeffer Val Schwartz Richard & Ginny Smith Cecil & Sandra Spivey Jerry & Sandra Timm Marlaine White Loreen Yager Herbert & Sharon Zunker In memory of Janet Johnson Jill Myers In memory of Janet Johnson & Renee Ahrens South Middle School Fund for Today Robert & Mary Schoenknecht In memory of Leatrice Mathison

$ 75,625 46,779 47,332 1,690 9,874 181,300 $ (23,944)

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Foundation Funds

Acorn Funds 5 Martins’ Family Fund Advancing Innovation with Eau Claire County

Agency Endowment Funds Anonymous (2)

Billie G. Macaul Memorial Fund Chuck and Lori John Shoemaker Family Fund

Bolton Refuge House Endowment Fund

Clark Family Fund

Designated Named Funds

Boy Scouts of America CV Council Endowment Fund

Buzz and Mary Ann Minton Fund OutdoorMore, Inc.

Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Endowment

Children’s Dyslexia Legacy Fund To support the mission of the Children’s Dyslexia Center of Upper Wisconsin.

Al and Peggy Jones Fund Anonymously Fund

Confluence Building Endowment Fund Denise Murch Memorial Fund Foundation Leaders Fund Innovation Foundation of Western Wisconsin Laura and Duane Hookom Family Fund Leonard E Gibbs Fund to Promote Excellence in Evidence Informed Research and Practice in the Helping Professions Mark and Donna Faanes Family Fund Mohr’s Eau Claire Ford Lincoln Endowment Established by Rick and Sherry Mohr, future granting will support their many charitable interests in our community.

Paul Del Torto Fund Robert V. and Benjamin G. Miller Fund

Eau Claire Children’s Theatre Endowment Fund Feed My People Endowment Fund Flying Eagles Ski Club Endowment To support the operations and activities of the Club.

Goodwill Industries Fund Hope Gospel Mission Endowment Fund Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley Endowment (Formally known as Interfaith Hospitality Network Endowment Fund)

L. E. Phillips Memorial Library Agency Fund L. E. Phillips Senior Center Endowment Fund LV-CV Legacy for Literacy Fund

Talley Family Fund

Mega Charities Foundation Fund

The Warloski Family Fund

Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum Endowment Fund Sculpture Tour Eau Claire Agency Fund

Young Men’s Christian Association of Eau Claire Endowment Fund 2016 Annual Report

The Community Fund receives unrestricted donations designated to support grants to local nonprofit organizations as recommended by the ECCF Grants Committee.

Beaver Creek Reserve The Citizen Science Center Fund The Henke Acres Fund Kate Lindsay Adventure Fund

United Cerebral Palsy Endowment Fund

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Community Fund

Confluence Building Endowment Confluence Council, Inc. Dr. Joseph M. & Jean M. Tobin Family Designated Fund Beaver Creek Reserve Dartmouth College Mt. Holyoke College Nonprofits that support mental health of individuals with disabilities (Recommended by the Grants Committee) Dr. Michel and Cathy Sultan Fund Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Eau Claire, Dunn, and Pepin County Medical Society Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin Eau Claire Transit Disadvantaged Token Fund Bus tokens for nonprofits that serve people in need Gary and Sonya Tourville Family Fund Augusta Area Foundation Eau Claire YMCA

Helen and Karl Andresen Family Endowment for Special Needs Established by Karl Andresen, the purpose of this fund is to support Helen’s House at REACH, Inc. Hubbard & Kathryn Robbins Family Fund Robbins Elementary Jeanne Richie Memorial Puddle Jump Endowment Fund Longfellow Elementary John & Lela Thompson Fund Chippewa Valley Museum L.E. Phillips Senior Center Spirit Lutheran Church: Dale Rasmussen Fund for Children Kyanna Joy Darnell Flutter Buster Fund For the elementary schools of Altoona and Owen-Withee L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Endowment Fund L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Lyle & Karyn Quandt Fund Special Olympics Area 3 Ralph Owen Disaster Relief Perpetual Fund American Red Cross – Chippewa Valley Sculpture Tour Eau Claire Endowment Fund Sculptures Eau Claire, Inc. Thomas and Joyce Bruckner Fund Various non-profit organizations Victoria E. Finstad Fund Waldemar Ager Association, Inc. Nonprofits that promote Nordic culture (Recommended by the Grants Committee)

New Funds in 2016

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 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

Donor Advised Funds Access Eau Claire Established by Dr. Katherine Schneider, this fund will aid nonprofits who want to make their facilities, programs, and activities accessible to people with disabilities.

Anonymous Fund (1) Anonymously Fund Brotoloc North Mental Health Fund Carlson Family Fund Charles and Joanne Graaskamp Fund Christopher J. Hasenberg Family Fund Chuck and Lori John Shoemaker Family Fund Established by Chuck and Lori John Shoemaker, this fund will support needs in the Eau Claire community.

Cindy Schlosser and Paul Wagner Fund Established by Cindy Schlosser and Paul Wagner, this fund will continue their legacy as a designated fund to support their favorite charities forever.

Koehn Family Endowment

Field of Interest Funds

Krause Family - Tech Fund

Dan and Debbie Market Family Fund

Mattoon Family Fund

Aubre’s Fund 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.

David B. and Dorothy H. Owen Family Fund

Mike Siker Donor-Advised Fund

Kristo Family Fund Larson Family Fund M & J Employee Impact Fund Mayer Family Fund

David T. Bodeau and Family Fund

My Dad – Milton and My Mom – Elnora Siker Fund

Dick and Marlene Cable Family Fund

Norm and Mary Ellen Keller Fund

Dr. Ronald and Patricia Lange Family Fund Established by Dr. Ronald and Patricia Lange, this fund will support future community needs for new and existing nonprofits.

O’Halloran Family Fund Pat and Sue Quinn Recreational Fund

Frederikson Family Fund

Philip and Janice Happe Family Fund Established by Philip and Janice Happe, this fund will support basic needs and their many other charitable interests in our community.

Grewe Family Fund

Phillip and Barbara Fey Family Fund

Jack and Carol Bartingale Family Fund

Public Gardens Fund

Eau Claire Community Parks Association

Janet Barland Fund Jeffrey and Karen Jones Family Fund Jerry & Sue Bauer Family Fund Established by Jerry and Sue Bauer, this fund will support educational needs and children’s health as well as other charitable interests.

John and Betsy Kell Family Fund John Matthew Fesenmaier Children’s Fund Jon N. and Maureen S. Homstad Family Fund

Robert R. Southard Memorial Fund Scobie Family Fund Stephen and Kristine Bien Family Fund Terry and Flo Sheridan Family Fund Thomas and Jill Barland Fund The Thurston “It’s the little things” Family Fund (Amy E. Thurston and her parents, John R. Thurston and Helen Kroll Belongia)

Established by Amy Thurston, this fund will promote the psychological well-being of the elderly through programs and initiatives.

Karen Overhulser Fund

William and Kathryn Bergman Fund

Katharine’s Wish – Everett/Rhoten Family Fund

Women’s Giving Circle Endowment Fund

Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire Endowment Fund

Young Family Fund

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

Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund Established in collaboration with Mayo Health System to support the health and welfare of children.

Nellie and John I. Kaiser Memorial Fund Established by Katy Mattice in memory of her parents to support grants for projects and programs that enhance children’s literacy.

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

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

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

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.

Jim and Kathy Pinter Mental Health Fund Established by Jim and Kathy Pinter to support nonprofit organizations dealing with adult and youth mental health issues, including education, prevention, research, and treatment.

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

Junior League of Eau Claire Endowment Fund Established by Junior League of Eau Claire to support nonprofit initiatives which improve life for women and children in the Eau Claire area.

Mayo Clinic Health System Children’s Health Fund Established by Mayo Clinic to support children’s health.

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

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

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

Unrestricted Funds

Society of Founders Fund for Operations

Anonymous (1)

Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention Pass-Through Fund

B.J. and Bea Farmer Family Fund

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.

Clear Vision Eau Claire Fund Confluence Building Fund CV Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory Fund Eau Claire Public Spirit Fund ECPD Junior Police Academy Fund To support the Junior Police Academy Program.

Charter Bank Eau Claire Fund Community Fund Daniel F. and Margaret J. Brown Memorial Fund Dean and Susan Olson Family Fund

Society of Founding 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:

Giving Traditions Fund Goff Family Fund

Dr. David* and Joan Angell

Mike and Pat Kell

Ken and Roberta Vance

Owen* and Janice Ayres

Norm and Mary Ellen Keller

Jan and Kathryn Ver Hagen

ECPD Special Units Fund

Jack and Lois Postlewaite Family Fund

Dick and Marcia Larson

Warren and Vonnie* Wangen

Jeffers Park Development Fund

James H. Cupery Fund

Bob and Louise Barfknecht

Lois and Arnold Domer Fund

Thomas and Ann* Barland

Charles* and Kathy Lasker

Steve* and Olga Wise

Phoenix Park Bridge Lighting Project To support the lighting project for the Phoenix Park footbridge.

Jack and Carol Bartingale

Marv and Sandy* Market

Jack and Cleo Young

Jim and Kathy Bartl

Lee and Mary* Markquart

William and Kathryn Bergman

Lee* and Ruth* Mathison

Ayres Associates

James C. Bolton Jr.

Terry and Gina* McEnany

Charter Bank

Verdell and Diane Bothun

Buzz and Mary Ann Minton

Susan J. Bruce

Charles D. and Sue E. Nyberg

Dick and Marlene* Cable

Michael and Jane O’Meara

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP formerly Stienessen, Shlegel & Co. LLC

Jim Carter and Victoria Miller

Mark and Tammy Orgel

Duane and Joan Dingmann

Wayne and Marge Peters

Arnold* and Lois* Domer

Jim and Kathy Pinter

Stephen and Janet Driever

Jack and Lois Postlewaite

B.J. and Bea Farmer

Bob* and Claribel* Rowan

Phillip and Barbara Fey

Wallace and Delores Schulenberg

Sculpture Tour Eau Claire Operations Fund

Paul and Cheri Weinke Family Fund Phillip and Barbara Fey Fund Preston and Mary Kay Bissell Fund Royal Credit Union 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.

Richard T. Gannon Fund Susan and Roger Tietz Fund T. Gordon & Gladys P. Keith Fund

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

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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

Royal Credit Union SVA Plumb Financial, LLC US Bank

Wipfli LLP *denotes deceased

Foundation Donors ---------------------------- A ---------------------------Anonymous Acoustic Cafe Carla & Ed Ahneman Spencer & Petey Ahneman Mary Ellen Alea All Title Services, Inc. Amy Alpine Amblehaus Manufacturing, LLC Amundson Appliance, Inc. Brian & Janet Amundson Dave & Carol Anderson Jon & Debbie Anderson Judy & Clennan Anderson Steve & Ellen Anderson Trevor & Amy Anderson Joan Angell Judi Anibas Schotzie & Mike Armstrong Dean J. Arnold Louis G. Arnold Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation Associated Bank Heidi Atkins, Jerry, Cooper, & Kiki Shea Mark & Kathleen Attermeier Kirk & Susan Ausman AutoSolutions ---------------------------- B ---------------------------B & B Electric, Inc. B-Framed Galleries BA Mason Trust Richard & Sara Baer Annie Bailey Kristina Baker Paul & Cynthia Bammel Banbury Place, Inc. Kenneth & Sharon Bannach Jennifer Bantz Bob & Louise Barfknecht Janet Barland Thomas & Jill Barland Betsy Barnes David & Gail Barnes Bartingale Co. (Jack & Carol Bartingale) Jack & Carol Bartingale Jim & Kathy Bartl Lopa & Sandeep Basu Colleen Bates Jerry & Susan Bauer Dr. Bruce & Barb Bayley Paul M. Bearson Jim & Connie Beck

Jason & Jennifer Beckermann Jacqueline & Edward Belka Tim & Amy Benedict Benefit Plan Adminstrators of Eau Claire, Inc. Benevity Community Impact Fund Elizabeth Beranek Michael & Mary Berg Troy & Corinne Berg Kathryn Bergman Kelly & Michael Berry Dr. John & Nicole Berschback Connie Biedron Stephen & Kristine Bien Gerald Bieze D.D.S. Briton Bieze & Jon Herstein Mark W. Biolo William & Beth Blackburn Mark & Emily Blaskey Don & Christie Blink BMO Harris Bank N.A. BMO Harris Foundation Don & Kim Bodeau Linda & B.J. Bohacek Steve & Ann Bohrer Dennis & Jeanne Boisvert Thomas & Susan Bornick Dale Borror Mark & Kitri Boser Dr. Jim & Rosemary Bounds Daniel & Mary Bowman Boy Scouts of America -CV Council BPO Elks Lodge #402 Rusty & Ann Brand Brandmuscle Greg & Lisa Brandt Pamela Branshaw Mel & Leann Breed Bremer Bank Greg Bremer & Jennifer Hanson-Bremer Barbara Brenden Joan Brown Susan J. Bruce Bob & Kim Brunkow Matt & Pam Brunner Marjorie Bunce Robin & Robert Burch Jo Ellen Burke & Terry Meyer Andrew Buss Nickolas & Regina Butler

---------------------------- C --------------------------C & M Homebuilders & Real Estate C & E Wurzer Builders, LLC Dick Cable Linda Caillier David Calloway Anna Cardarella Craig & Gail Carlson Michael & Carolyn Carlson David & Eileen Cattau Cenergy, LLC Charter Bank Benjamin Cheney Chilson Subaru Jeanne Chilson-Szepieniec Chippewa Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic, S.C. Patti Cigan Mary Ciresi Citizens Community Federal City of Altoona City of Eau Claire Denny & Mary Clark CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Nancy & Matt Coffey Michael & Laura Cohen Combined Worksite Solutions Community Beautification Association, Inc Community Foundation of Chippewa County Community Foundation of Dunn County Complete Insurance Services Carlyn Conway Courtesy Corporation Carol Craig Susan & David Cullinan Curt Manufacturing Custer Farms Cheryl Cutsforth ---------------------------- D --------------------------Kevin Dallas Richard & Amelia Daniels Linda & Brian Danielson Jeni & Joe Darnell Harold & Ann Davis Roger & Betty Davis DeFatta ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Dan & Zan Degen Mark & Della Degner Dean Delmastro & Family Jim & Judy Deming

Details, Inc. Dr. Donn & Kristen Dexter John & Margaret Dimpfel Duane & Joan Dingmann Documation LLC Jeffrey Dostal C. Thomas & Suzanne Dow Downtown Eau Claire Inc Carol & Larry Doyle Jeremy Drake Corey & Pa Drivas Ronald & Terrie Dulitz Dennis & Janis Dvoracek ---------------------------- E --------------------------Eau Claire Academy Eau Claire Anesthesiologists Eau Claire Area School District Eau Claire Cavaliers Baseball Association, Inc. Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra Eau Claire Co-operative Oil Co Eau Claire County Eau Claire Energy Cooperative Eau Claire Lodge 112 Free & Accepted Masons EC Professional Police Benevolent Assoc.

Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Eau Claire Regional Arts Council The Eau Claire Sport Warehouse LLC Mark & Susan Edstrom Dr. & Mrs. M. Thomas Edwards William & Karen Eisenbarth Elements for Healthcare LLC Elite Realty Group Elk Mound Alumni Scholarship Mary & Ed Elworthy En Avant School of Dance EnDeCo Engineers, Inc. Stephen & Kelly Endres Greg & Kelly Ensing EO Johnson Business Technologies Mary Erickson Jan Etnier John & Joanne Evans Lloyd & Pat Everhart Karen Everson ExxonMobil Foundation, Inc.

---------------------------- F --------------------------Mark & Donna Faanes Robert Fabiny Kathy & Randy Facklam Charles Falch & Dianne Buchholz Craig & Liz Falkner B.J. & Bea Farmer Douglas & Ellen Faulkner Matt Faulkner Jim & Lynn Fering Jennifer & Joseph Fesenmaier Phillip & Barbara Fey Ray Fey Fidelity Charitable Thomas & Monika Fiedler Victoria E. Finstad First Choice Occupational Medicine & Disability FitElite, LLC James Flor Flying Eagles Ski Club Martha Folz Joann Forster Brady & Jeanne Foust Penny & Bruce France Tom & Lynn Frank Dr. Louis & Janet Frase Freund Law Office Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Robert & Nora Fuller Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home, LLC ---------------------------- G --------------------------Carol & Bill Gabler Richard T. Gannon Heather Garber Dawn Garcia Gator Garb Kristin & Tim Gerry Betty & Willis Gertner Dr. Philip & Sheril Gilberstadt Donna & Eric Gilbertson Susan & John Glenz Gloria Gold Jeff & Tess Goodwin Gordy’s Market Brent Goska Joanne Graaskamp Thomas & Penny Graham Barbara Gramenz Jon & Kay Granger

Pamela Gray Bradley Grewe & Melissa Marjamaa Thomas & Annie Grewe Dean & Jodi Griffith Teresa & Michael Grogan Charles & Sandra Grohman Peter Grosskopf & Margaret Dickens-Grosskopf Ann Gunderson Thornburg Char & Lance Gurney ---------------------------- H --------------------------Eric & MaryEdna Hagen Hallie Optimist Club Jeff & Karla Halloin Cindy Hangartner James Hanke Richard & Nicolette Hanna Dr. Peter & Natalie S. Hanson Denise Hanson-Pabich Phil & Jan Happe Mary Ann & Herb Hardebeck Connie Harkness Harmon Solutions Group Elizabeth Hart Holly Hart Rachel & Peter Hart-Brinson Harvard University Sheri Harvey Thomas & Stephanie Harvey Haselwander Companies, Inc. Chris & Julie Hasenberg Jean Hasenmueller Ann Hayes Carl & Janis Haywood Hebert Dental Dick & Karen Hebert Daniel & Jacqueline Helgeson Lois & Mark Helland T. Randy Hendrickson Bill & Pat Henke C.P. & Lorraine Henning Herb Kohl Philanthropies Lisa Herb Bill & Mary Hermanson Mark & Molly Herr Herrick & Hart, S.C. David & Marry Ann Herstein Ann Heywood & Gene Stanley Beth & Ed Hicks Joel & Lenore Higgins Dr. Eldon F. Hill Mark Hintz James G. & Laurie L. Hittman Michael & Diane Hoadley Donors & volunteers 22

Bernard & Karla Hoefgen Jacqueline F. Hoeft Vicki & Gary Hoehn Mark & Marti Hofer Karen Homme Patricia & Richard Horecki Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub Hovlands, Inc. HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital Carol Hubler Ralph & Peggy Hudson Huebsch Services Ray & Dianne Hughes Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Hume Naghma Husain ---------------------------- I --------------------------Steve & Eileen Immerman Indianhead Old Car Club Indianhead Foodservice Distributor Industrial Construction Specialists LLC Interior Arts Jakobar & Associates, Inc Andy & Susan Israel Dr. Jim & Holly Iwakiri ---------------------------- J --------------------------J.F. Ahern Company JAMF Nation Global Foundation JAMF Software Marlene Jannusch Jay’s Sign Service JB Systems Dennis & Donna Jensen Johmar Properties II LLC Linda John Johnson Bank Brenda Johnson Daniel F. & Carolyn Johnson Douglas & Ann Johnson Jan Johnson Jerry & Jane Johnson Julia Johnson Julia & Samuel Johnson Robert Johnson Robert & Deborah Johnson Steve & Brenda Johnson Johnson/Marshall Family Fund Jones Financial Consulting, LLC Dr. Jeff & Karen Jones Viola Jones JP Mechanical 23

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---------------------------- K --------------------------Jack & Sally Kaiser Benjamin & Courtney Kanz Karl A. Andresen Estate Dr. David & Alice Katz Betsy Kell & John Steensland Thomas & Pamela Kell Ken Vance Motors, Inc. Dr. Irfane & Saousan Khatib Anton & Mary Kidess Dr. Daniel & Kerry Kincaid Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire-Indianhead Ann Klein David & Marianne Klinkhammer KMTSJ, Inc Joe & Bonni Knight Vergene Knudson Penny Kolloff Kenneth R. Koopmann Kay Lynn Kostka Kathleen Kovell Bill & Jenny Kramer Lois & Bob Krause Kristo Orthodontic Specialists Suzanne Kristo Paul & Jill Kulig Julia Kyle ---------------------------- L --------------------------L&M Mail Service, Inc. Judy LaFave Rick Lambrecht John & Ann Lamoureux Landmark Company Dr. Ronald & Patricia Lange Marv Lansing & Nancy Kraft Eric & Ann Larsen Larson Orthodontics Mark Larson Tom & Renee Larson Lasker Jewelers Kathy Lasker Nicole Lasker Anthony Laundrie John & Judy Layde Irene & Paulis Lazda Legends Title Services Ned & Jill Lenhart Bobbie Lenz Marie Leonard Russell Leonard Anne L. Lewandowski Dave & Carol Lindner Caryn Linn Dr. Randall & Jane Linton

Luann Livingston Dave Lofquist John & Jane Lokken Vicki Lord Larson Sandy & Loren Lueck Ivar & Nanette Lunde Jay & Julia Lyons ---------------------------- M --------------------------M3 Insurance Sherry Macaul Maureen Mack Melania Madis William Maierhofer Caroline Majak Annette Malone Manpower Carl & Diane Manz Jim & Sharon Manz Marine Credit Union Foundation Market & Johnson, Inc. Dan & Debbie Market Mike & Patricia Markin Lee Markquart 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 Mayo Foundation Sean McAleer McCabe Construction, Inc. Bob & Vicki McCoy McDonough Manufacturing Company Matthew & Jennifer McDonough McDougall Family Marion McIntyre Sue McIntyre Sandra McKinney Susan McLeod McMahon Chiropractice & Physical Therapy Clinic McMahon Schleifer & Wood LLC Marjorie K. McManus Mary McManus Lynn McNish Medical X-Ray Consultants, LTD Garth Melville Merchants Bank

David & Patricia Mertens Sue & Troy Mertens Phyllis Metz Dave Mickelson Micon Cinemas, Mike & Connie Olson Family Mid-West Family Broadcasting of Eau Claire Richard & Jane Milheiser Glen & Gloria Miller LaVerne Miller Penny Miller Thomas J. Misfeldt Patricia & Ron Moelter & Ricci Richard & Sherry Mohr Mona Lisa’s Restaurant Kevin Monson Gregg & Emily Moore Dr. Joseph & Carol Morin Dr. William & Kathleen Morin David & Janna Morley Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Motto Don Mowry Owen & Jan Moyer Elizabeth Mule Karl Murch Jenna Murphy Jim & Peggy Murray A. Gale & A. Shivram Murty Samir & Suzette Murty Brenda & Gregory Musser ---------------------------- N --------------------------Tim & Maura Nash NEI Electric Delos Nelson Josiah & Michelle Nelson Mark & Janet Nelson Stephen & Sara Nick Nijhawan Family Nodolf Flory, LLP Jennifer Nohelty James Norby Charles & Helen Nordstrom Dr. Stanley & Kay Norman North High School Athletic Booster Club North High School Band Parents, Inc. Northwestern Bank Northwestern Mutual Charles D. & Sue E. Nyberg ---------------------------- O --------------------------Jerry O’Brien Marcene O’Brien-Myrman & Marcus Myrman

Michael & Martha O’Halloran Oakleaf Surgical Hospital Mary Ann & Daniel Ogan Old Abe Booster Club Bruce & Heidi Olson Connie & Dennis Olson Denise Olson & Pete Seymour Rick & Carol Olson Orgel Wealth Management Rebecca Ostedt Karen Overhulser ---------------------------- P --------------------------Dr. Morris Pasternack & Shelley Fredson Paul Bunyan Logging Camp of Eau Claire William Pearson & Barbara Wimunc-Pearson Robert & Juanita Peck Tom & Karen Pederson Johann & Karen Peikert Thomas & Kathleen Peller Peoples Bank Midwest Pesi, Inc. Pet Food Plus Eau Claire, Inc. Peters Rentals Dale & Tally Peters Wayne & Marge Peters Jeanne & Gregory Peterson Susan A. Peterson Sally Pettis Jim & Kathy Pinter Jeff & Marcy Pippenger Mark & Meredith Pirazzini Pizza Plus, LLC Plank Enterprises, Inc Jason & Jennifer Plante Sandra & Dale Pocernich Jerry & Kim Porter Jack & Lois Postlewaite Jill Postlewaite Anne Potter & James Ruskin Jean Pratt Ken & Linda Presley The Presto Foundation Jerry & Merey Price Sara Prock Kathryn Proctor Duax Ben & Janet Proctor Judy Proett Bell Dr. Jill Prushiek Sasha Pynch ---------------------------- Q --------------------------Tom & Jaci Quigley Pat & Sue Quinn

---------------------------- R --------------------------Scott Ranilla Jackie & Kenneth Rasmussen Scott & Pam Rasmussen RB Scott Company, Inc. RBC Foundation Realityworks, Inc. Donald & Jayne Reck Regis Catholic Schools Brandon Rehmus Jerry & Kathy Reinecke Kevin & Kristin Renley Gerald Renstrom Katherine & Bruce Rhoades David E. Richie Richie, Guettinger & Manydeeds S.C. Dr. Natalia & Yuri Ripeckyj Helen Rizzi Joshua Rizzo Sarah Robertson Tim & Diane Robertson Chris Roedger Lauri & Mark Rometti Ronald McDonald House Gregg Rose Rotary Club of Eau Claire Dan & Ali Rouse Dr. Susan & David Rowe Royal Construction, Inc. Royal Credit Union Ruby’s Pantry Dr. William Rupp & Dr. Janice Clarke Tom & Susan Rusboldt Charles & Constance Russell Mary Ryan-Miller & Thomas Miller Janet Rydzik Eric & Brittany Rygg ---------------------------- S --------------------------Kristen Sandager John & Tami Satre Saving Grace Lutheran Church, Inc. John & Nancy Schaaf Scheels Joan Scheid Dave Scheidler Drs. David Schifeling & Joan Hamblin Brenda Schlafer Cindy L. Schlosser & Paul Wagner Kim & James Schmidt Marvin & Sue Schmit Family

Dr. Katherine Schneider Linda Schneider School District of Owen-Withee Brad Schubring Jean Schultz Fr. John Schultz Rebecca Schulz Dr. Michael & Cheri Scobie Peter & Randi Scobie Security Financial Bank Security Health Plan Becky & Christopher Seelen Darrin & Kim Senn Caroline Serna Mike Shea Flo Sheridan Karen & Terry Sherman Mary C. Sherman Dan & Judy Shuck Kimberly Shult Lissa & Thomas Siedow SignArt Co., Inc Michael N. Siker Robert & Laurel Sinz John & Julie Sirianni Skogen’s Festival Foods Chad Skogstad Veronica & Randall Slaby Anton Smets & Rae Schilling-Smets Jo Ann Smith William Smith Dr. John R. & Sally Snyder Margaret Soderberg Mark & Patti Sontag Dorothy Sorlie & James Urness Dale & Cathy Southard Spectrum Insurance Group Mitchell & Elizabeth Spencer St. Croix Valley Foundation Samuel & Cheryl Stagliano Michael Stangl Robert & Sandra Stanton Lisa Stark Lynn Stark State Farm Insurance/Deborah Becker State Farm Insurance/Ryan Flaig Dr. Jan Stauss & Dr. Christine Wuerfel-Stauss Dr. Mark & Jo Al Steinmetz Matthew & Elisa Steinmetz Lauralee & Steve Stenzel Dr. Jeff & Missy Stepanek Joe & Dawn Stienessen Sarah Stokes Herzog Angie Stombaugh

John & Lynnette Stoneberg Kerri Stoner Dr. James & Karen Storlie Strang, Patteson, Renning, Lewis & Lacy, S.C. Jack Stromwall Student Transit - Eau Claire, Inc. Paula Stuettgen Andrea Sullivan Kenneth & Terre Sullivan Michel & Cathy Sultan Jerry Sunderlin Sarah & Ken Szymanski ---------------------------- T --------------------------Don & Laura Talley Tangled Up in Hue Telephone Specialists, Inc Scott & Jodi Thesing-Ritter Jon Thorpe & Suzette Peltier Thrivent Financial Amy Thurston John Thurston Susan Tienor Susan & Roger Tietz Mary & Roger Tlusty Joel Tomesh & Karen Meier-Tomesh Drs. Chris & Mary Tornehl Curtis Travis, DDS Trinity Lutheran Church TruBuilt Collision Center ---------------------------- U --------------------------U.S. Bank Foundation Dr. Peter Ullrich & Susan Pittman U.S. Bank UW-Eau Claire Foundation ---------------------------- V --------------------------Jeff Vahlbusch & Audrey Fessler Valley Custom Welding Valley Hearing, Inc. Marcia Van Beek Kenneth & Roberta Vance Jan & Kathryn Ver Hagen VFW Post 305 Vinopal Title & Abstract Visit Eau Claire Martha Voepel Steven & Patricia Vogelsang Dr. Martin & Karen Voss ---------------------------- W --------------------------Paul Wagner & Cindy Schlosser Sue & Ron Waits Carrol & Cynthia Waldenberger John & Ruth Wallace

Walmart Johanna Warloski WEAU TV Sally A. Webb Donald & Kathleen Weber Wegner CPAs Paul & Cheri Weinke David Weiss Weld Riley Roseann Welke Wells Fargo Bank, NA Wells Fargo Foundation Linda Elaine Wendt Rebecca White Body Kathryn White Drs. Benjamin & Lori Whitis Beverly Wickstrom Rose Wiechmann Wiersgalla Company Willis Foundation Willow Creek Women’s Clinic Wipfli LLP Wisconsin Division for Early Childhood Wisconsin Independent Network, LLC Mark & Karen Wise Mrs. Olga Wise Don & Jan Wisner Tim Witt Greg Wittig Brent & Kristin Wogahn Woita & Associates Becky & Dave Wood Judy & Guy Wood The Wright Family Jason Wudi Craig Wurzer Robert Wynkoop

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

Although we only have space to print the names of donors who contributed $250 or more in 2016, we want everyone who gave to know how much we appreciate their generosity. Working together, we are making an impact For Good. For Ever.

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. *Donations of $250 or more are listed.

---------------------------- X --------------------------Xcel Energy Xcel Energy Foundation ---------------------------- Y --------------------------YMCA - Eau Claire Nancy & Robert Yule Dr. Blenda Yun & Lane Biggs ---------------------------- Z --------------------------Dennis & Karen Zacho Tom & Shelia Zahorik Brian Zank Keith & Debra Zehms Charity & Michael Zich Larry Zorn

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Eau Claire Community Foundation Honorariums & Memorials Honorariums and Memorials are gifts from donors for special purposes. Memorial gifts honor the memory of a friend of 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 lasting legacy for 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 to make grants that address the greatest needs of the community. Gifts can also be designated to the ECCF Operations Fund to help forward our mission.

Honorariums Access Eau Claire Fund Sally A. Webb In honor of Kathie Schneider

Confluence Building Fund Aaron Broderick In honor of Jill & Tom Barland

Ann Gunderson Thornburg In honor of Mavis Gunderson

First Business Bank In honor of Brent Hafele

Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra In honor of Ivar Lunde, Jr.

Robert & Nora Fuller In honor of our sons - Marc & Brian

Dave & Carol Lindner In honor of Ben Richgruber

Katherine & Bruce Rhoades In honor of Eleanor Williams & Helen Rhoades

Kari Lammers In honor of Alan Rieck

Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home, LLC In honor of those who have made Eau Claire an exceptional community

Ralph & Ann Kisor In honor of Mary Gullicksrud for her leadership in Trempealeau County

David T. Bodeau and Family Fund Don & Kim Bodeau In honor of Sarah Bodeau & Paul Brandt’s wedding

Dr. Michel & Cathy Sultan Fund David & Diane Durica In honor of Dr. Michel & Cathy Sultan

Eau Claire Community Parks Association Daniel Thompson In honor of Lydia Heilman

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

Anonymous In honor of the installation of the accessible pier on Half Moon Lake

ECPD Junior Police Academy Fund Chad Peterson In honor of the 1st Jr. Police Academy

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Jeffers Park Development Fund Mark & Cammie Larson In honor of Jodi Thesing-Ritter

Katharine’s Wish - Everett/Rhoten Family Fund Aveen Banich In honor of Maddie Banich

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Endowment Fund Rev Julianne & Karl Lepp In honor of Rev. Bob & Rev. Betsy Libbey

Mayer Family Fund Caroline Serna In honor of Leland Mayer

Phoenix Park Bridge Lighting Project Jon & Debbie Anderson In honor of John & Hazel Melville

Joshua Rizzo

In honor of Mario Rizzo

Sculpture Tour Eau Claire Operations Fund Anonymous In honor of Curt & Tammy Tamborino

Stromwall Family Fund Layne Stromwall & Gerald Hess In honor of Jack Stromwall’s 88th Birthday

Thurston “It’s the little things” Family Fund Carol Dahle In honor of Amy Thurston & all the good things she does for others

Dr. Katherine Schneider In honor of Dr. Sally Webb

Women’s Giving Circle Katherine & Bruce Rhoades In honor of Eleanor Williams & Helen Rhoades

Children’s Legacy Luncheon Tributes The following donors have contributed to the Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund in recognition of the 2016 Honorees: Julie Betchkal, Carol Craig, Sally Ellison, Michael Laska, Pa Thao, & Sue Tietz.

We give heartfelt thanks to you on behalf of the children who will benefit from your thoughtfulness.

Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund Tom & Jill Barland Betsy Barnes Susan J. Bruce Patricia & Gary Clark Bob & Merrelyn Dawson Eau Claire Association of Educators Jane Edson Carol & Bill Gabler Gloria Gold Christine Hambuch Boyle Neil & Lynda Hanson Bruce Hering Vicki & Gary Hoehn Patricia & Richard Horecki Cyndee Kaiser Betsy Kell & John Steensland Miriam & Thomas Kildahl David & Marianne Klinkhammer Marv Lansing & Nancy Kraft Kathleen Laska David & Donna Lehmkuhl Dotty & Roy Lillo George & Jeans Mathews Sandra McKinney Charles & Helen Nordstrom Peoples Bank Midwest Ben & Janet Proctor Nichols Rassbach Regis Catholic Schools Dennis & Betty Reinke Tim & Diane Robertson John & Nancy Schaaf Strang, Patteson, Renning, Lewis & Lacy, S.C. Andrea Sullivan & Dr. Jill Prushiek Todd Teske UW-Eau Claire Foundation Dr. S. H. Van Gorden Walter & Kitty Rahl Weld Riley

Memorials Children’s Legacy Endowment Fund HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital In memory of Elaine Lonning

Flo Sheridan In memory of Terry Sheridan

Clarence & Isabel Berger Family Scholarship Fund Curtis & Marlys Wicklund In memory of Clarence & Isabel Berger

Community Fund Dr. David & Alice Katz In memory of Charles Lasker

Judy LaFave In memory of Gene LaFave

Confluence Building Fund Mary Ellen Alea Briton Bieze & Jon Herstein Steven Bircher Andrew & Kelly Davidson Details, Inc. Elements for Healthcare LLC Maren Hersrud & Howard Nelsen David & Mary Ann Herstein Patti & Dick Knez Sandra McKinney Patricia & Ron Moelter Francie Peardon Jerry & Merey Price Casey Smith Karen Welch Patricia Williams In memory of Laurie Bieze

Don & Kim Bodeau In memory of David Bodeau

John & Nancee Burbank Dr. Joseph & Carol Morin In memory of Ben Morin

Timothy Candell In memory of Beth Candell

Nancy & Matt Coffey In memory of Illa Coffey

DeFatta ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery In memory of Dr. Joseph Anthony DeFatta

Kris Simpson & Aaron Deehr In memory of Bill & Alice Anderson

Steve & Janet Driever In memory of Fred A. Sirianni

William & Karen Eisenbarth In memory of Dale Young

Carol Figi In memory of Jeanne Figi

James & Laurie Hittman In memory of Lloyd Drossart In memory of Ray & Mary Hittman

Rodger & Cherisma Larson In memory of Cousin John (Jack) Myhers, who performed world-wide

Annette Malone In memory of Chuck Malone

Joyce Philen In memory of Patrick Philen

Janet Rydzik In memory of Declan & Todd Tworek In memory of Ben Morin

Paula Stuettgen In memory of Robert Popelka

David T. Bodeau & Family Fund Don & Kim Bodeau Jean Bodeau & Chris Riggio Mayo Clinic Health System In memory of David Bodeau

Denise Murch Memorial Fund Karl Murch In memory of Denise Murch In memory of Doris McMahon

Elk Mound High School Alumni Scholarship Fund Georgia & John Bancroft In memory of Beverly Ausman

Bonnie Bubon Marlene Hoffman Kathryn A. Lee In memory of Joyce Sunderlin Foslid

Denis & Sue Christopherson In memory of Boyd & Sylivia Christopherson

Janice Biskey Fink In memory of LaVonne Miller Whitney & Mary Page Weber

Marlene Hoffman In memory of Jon Lindbo

Kathryn A. Lee & Jo Ann Smith In memory of Ronald Martinson

Helen & Karl Andresen Family Endowment for Special Needs Fund Eric & Karen Andresen Betsy Barnes Linda Brenner & Bill Nelson Robin & Robert Burch Gary & Dawn Caous Jerome & Donna Colby Rolf & Jean Van Houten Alan & Cameron Jackson Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire Dan Langlois Duncan McLean Dr. Dwayne & Eleanor Peterson Karen & Ted Peters Barbara & John Pladziewicz Steve & Debby Porn Pat & Sue Quinn Laurie Ribbens Landgraf Arlyn Stertz Jack Stromwall Rolf & Jean Van Houten In memory of Karl Andresen

Independence Public School Memorial Scholarship Fund Anonymous In memory of Edward Suchla In memory of Peggy Soppa In memory of Agnes “Ahgie”Johnson In memory of Betty Sobotta

Patrick & Nancy Christianson In memory of Mathias Rotering

Daniel & Mary Donnellan In memory of Clarence Sonny Dubiel

David Galewski In memory of Bernice Smieja

George & Mary Gierok In memory of Peggy Soppa In memory of Roman Theisen

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Grulkowski In memory of Doris Sylla

Dennis & Donna Jensen Bob & Pat Leuthi LaVerne & Janet Michalak In memory of Kenneth Halama

Barry & Judy Schmitt In memory of Trudy Niedzielko In memory of Richard Marsolek In memory of Kenneth Halama

Sharon Sluga In memory of Trudy Niedzielko

Jerome Sobotta In memory of Betty Sobotta

Diane Walske In memory of Mike Walske

Andrew & Betty Zilla In memory of Andrew Zilla

Jeanne Richie Memorial Puddle Jump Endowment Fund Joan & Todd Cook Aileen Fair Sara Kitchen Chris Radke David E. Richie Karen & Tony Richie Realityworks, Inc. St. Croix Valley Foundation – Gerald Hoel Fund In memory of Jeanne Richie

Joan & Todd Cook In memory of Florence Melster In memory of Frank Bellovary

John Matthew Fesenmaier Children’s Fund Jack & Lois Postlewaite

Carol & Gary Mooney In memory of William Sherman

Jack & Lois Postlewaite In memory of Phyllis Fabiny

Sculpture Tour Eau Claire Operations Fund Dr. David & Alice Katz In memory of Gloria Gold

Richard & Sherry Mohr In memory of Elroy Schmidt

Women’s Giving Circle Betsy Barnes In memory of Jean Larson In memory of Patricia Wieseler

Susan Bornick In memory of Zach

Jon & Maureen Homstad Dr. David & Alice Katz In memory of Gloria Gold

Maureen Mack In memory of Helen Windt Mack

In memory of John Matthew Fesenmaier

Dorothy Riutta In memory of Barb Lily & John Matthew Fesenmaier

Kyanna Joy Darnell Flutter Buster Fund Jenyl & Joseph Darnell Jim, Sarah, Hannah and Rebekah Jarocki Jones Financial Consulting, LLC Keri Knaack Mavis Wood School District of Owen-Withee In memory of Kyanna Joy Darnell

Jill & Daniel Hietpas In memory of Joe “Grandpa” Darnell

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Endowment Fund Dr. Louis G. Arnold Tom & Jill Barland Janice Gunem Betsy Kell & John Steensland Tiit Raid

Thank you for your generous support!

In memory of Bette Wahl

Ted & Kathy Balcom In memory of Ted’s parents, William & Dorothy Balcom

For Good. For Ever.

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Board of Trustees 2016 27

Past Chairs Dick Cable 1997-1999

Jon N. Homstad 1999-2001

Jack Postlewaite 2001-2003 Mark Faanes Chair

Laura Talley Vice Chair

Lois Krause Treasurer

Laurie Klinkhammer Secretary

Partner, Wipfli, LLP

Senior Vice President, BMO Harris Bank

Retired Accountant, Community Member

Attorney at Law, Nodolf Flory, LLP

Susan Tietz 2003-2005

Dick Larson 2005-2007

Charles Graaskamp* 2007 – 2009

Paul Weinke 2009-2011

Pat Quinn 2011-2013 Suzanne Ashley

Kim Bodeau

Linda Danielson

Charles Grossklaus

General Manager, Ken Vance Car City

Retired, Community Member

Attorney, Ruder Ware

Retired CEO, RCU

*denotes deceased

2016 Volunteers and Staff Audit Committee Laura Talley, Chair Matt “Bill” Brunner Lois Krause Laurie Klinkhammer Communications Committee Suzanne Ashley, Chair Nicole Lasker, Co-Chair Duane Dingmann Jennifer Hanson-Bremer Michelle Harris Vicki Hoehn Chase Kunkel 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 Gift Acceptance Committee Laura Talley, Chair Tom Barland Mark Faanes Lois Krause Jane Lokken Wayne Peters Jack Postlewaite Paul Weinke

Jeff Halloin

Phil Happe, M.D.

Chris Hasenberg

Tom Larson

President, Landmark Company Landmark Builders

Retired Internal Medicine, Mayo Health System

Wealth Manager, Investment Management Associates

President, Larson Management, Inc.

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

2016 Annual Report

Karl Murch Retired CFO, Global Finishing Solutions

Tim Pabich

Wayne Peters

VP of Project Development, Royal Construction

Owner/Broker, Peters Real Estate & Development

Grants Committee Betsy Kell, Chair Karl Murch, Co-Chair Dave Anderson Grant Beardsley Kim Bodeau Duane Dingmann Jack Kaiser Courtney Kanz Leslie Lyons Donnie Magadance Susan Mertens Bill Milne Jackie Rasmussen Tami Satre Flo Sheridan Haley Wright Jane Lokken Past Chair, 2013-2015 Retired Attorney, Ruder Ware

Investment Committee Charles Grossklaus, Chair Betsy Barnes Matt “Bill” Brunner

Keith Daniels Duane Dingmann Joe Fesenmaier Jeff Halloin Phil Happe Chris Hasenberg Lois Krause Tom Larson Pat Quinn Nominating Committee Laura Talley, Chair Mark Faanes Jon Homstad Laurie Klinkhammer Dick Larson Jane Lokken Jack Postlewaite Pat Quinn Susan Tietz Paul Weinke Operations Committee Lois Krause, Chair Matt “Bill” Brunner C. Thomas Dow Dean Olson Susan Tietz Personnel Committee Mark Faanes, Chair Laura Talley, Vice Chair Deb Marshall Karl Murch Susan 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 Roslyn Cashman Graphic Design Intern (July – Present) Hannah Juliot Graphic Design Intern (January – June 2016)

Financial Report

Total Liabilities & Net Assets

$ 20,305,300

$ 17,155,493

**Additional Grants Table (new from last year)**

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.

Grants Awarded Grants Grants to Confluence Grants from EC Public School Foundation Grants from Agency Funds Total Grants

$

$

2016 330,211 924,291 55,203 23,090 1,332,795

$

$

2015 568,245 75,625 198,659 842,529

Reconciliation Statement of Financial Position (Unaudited) Statement of Financial Activity (Unaudited) Statement Statement of ofFinancial Financial Position Position(Unaudited) (Unaudited) Statement Statement of ofFinancial Financial Activity Activity(Unaudited) (Unaudited) Per Annual Report Assets 2016 2015 Support Revenue 2016 Assets Assets 2016 2016 2015 2015 & OtherSupport Support &&Other OtherRevenue Revenue Create Culture Checking & Money Market $ 3,244,263 $$ $ 3,244,263 1,888,973 $$ 1,888,973 Contributions-Confluence $ 1,403,006 Checking Checking &&Money MoneyMarket Market 3,244,263 1,888,973 Contributions-Confluence Contributions-Confluence Give Green Investments Investments 13,995,704 11,434,180 Contributions-AllContributions-All Others 2,464,377 Investments 13,995,704 13,995,704 11,434,180 11,434,180 Contributions-All Others Others Offer Opportunities Pledges Receivable-Confluence 2,945,218 3,705,108 Investment Gains (Losses) Gains 860,104 Pledges PledgesReceivable-Confluence Receivable-Confluence 2,945,218 2,945,218 3,705,108 3,705,108 Investment Investment Gains(Losses) (Losses) Form Futures Pledges Receivable-All Others 81,538 88,700 Administratives Fees 198,609 Pledges Pledges Receivable-All Receivable-AllOthers Others 81,538 81,538 88,700 88,700 Administratives AdministrativesFees Fees ECPS Foundation Other Assets Other 38,577 38,532 Total Support & Total Other Revenue 4,926,096 OtherAssets Assets 38,577 38,577 38,532 38,532 TotalSupport Support &&Other OtherRevenue Revenue Total Assets $ 20,305,300 $$ $20,305,300 17,155,493 $$ 17,155,493 Total TotalAssets Assets 20,305,300 17,155,493 Grants & Expenses Grants Grants &&Expenses Expenses Per financial statements Liabilities & Fund Balance&&Fund Grants-Confluence 924,291 Liabilities Liabilities FundBalance Balance Grants-Confluence Grants-Confluence Grants to Confluence Funds Held for Agencies $ 2,047,514 $$ $ 2,047,514 1,817,759 $$ 1,817,759 Grants-All Others 385,414 Funds FundsHeld Heldfor forAgencies Agencies 2,047,514 1,817,759 Grants-All Grants-AllOthers Others Grants Other Liabilities Other 13,682 149,435 Fund Program Expenses 298,060 OtherLiabilities Liabilities 13,682 13,682 149,435 149,435 Fund Fund Program Program Expenses Expenses Add Grants from Agency Funds Total Liabilities Total 2,061,196 1,967,194 Operating Expenses 219,455 TotalLiabilities Liabilities 2,061,196 2,061,196 1,967,194 1,967,194 Operating Operating Expenses Expenses Total Grants Fund Balance Fund 15,188,299 10,487,024 Investment Management Fees 43,071 FundBalance Balance 15,188,299 15,188,299 10,487,024 10,487,024 Investment Investment Management ManagementFees Fees Change in Net Assets 3,055,805 4,701,275 Total Grants & Expenses 1,870,291 Change ChangeininNet NetAssets Assets 3,055,805 3,055,805 4,701,275 4,701,275 Total TotalGrants Grants&&Expenses Expenses Total Liabilities &Total Net Liabilities Assets $ 20,305,300 $$ $20,305,300 17,155,493 $$ 17,155,493 Change in Net Assets $ 3,055,805 Total Liabilities&&Net NetAssets Assets 20,305,300 17,155,493 Change ChangeininNet NetAssets Assets

2015 2016 2016 2015 2015 999,717 5,005,762 $$ 5,005,762 $$$ 1,403,006 1,403,006 5,005,762 38,607 1,169,093 2,464,377 2,464,377 1,169,093 1,169,093 106,298 (241,103) 860,104 860,104 (241,103) (241,103) 132,970 149,966 198,609 198,609 149,966 149,966 55,203 6,083,718 4,926,096 4,926,096 6,083,718 6,083,718 1,332,795 924,291 924,291 924,291 643,870 385,414 385,414 385,414 482,122 298,060 298,060 23,090 213,996 219,455 219,455 1,332,795 42,455 43,071 43,071 1,382,443 1,870,291 1,870,291 4,701,275 $$$ 3,055,805 3,055,805

**Additional Grants Table (new fromTable last year)** **Additional **Additional Grants Grants Table (new (newfrom fromlast lastyear)** year)** 2016

(unaudited)

2015 Grants AwardedGrants 2016 2015 GrantsAwarded Awarded 2016 2016 2015 2015 2014 Grants $ 330,211 $$ $ 330,211 568,245 $$ Grants Grants 330,211 568,245 568,245 2013 $9,849,456 Grants to Confluence 924,291 Grants Grantsto toConfluence Confluence 924,291 924,291-2012 Grants from EC Public Foundation 75,625 $8,230,722 75,625 Grants GrantsSchool from fromEC EC Public PublicSchool SchoolFoundation Foundation55,203 55,203 55,203 75,625 Grants from Agency Funds 23,090$6,317,263 198,659 2011 Grants Grants from fromAgency AgencyFunds Funds 23,090 23,090 198,659 198,659 Total Grants Total $ 1,332,795 842,529 $$ TotalGrants Grants $$ $ 1,332,795 1,332,795 842,529 842,529 2010 $6,252,551 2009 $5,454,906 2008 $5,098,609 Reconciliation Reconciliation Reconciliation 2007 $6,398,230 2006 $5,329,008 Per Annual Report Per PerAnnual AnnualReport Report 2005 $4,177,367 Create Culture Create 999,717 CreateCulture Culture 999,717 999,717 2004 $3,966,563 Give Green 38,607 Give GiveGreen Green 38,607 38,607 2003 Offer Opportunities 106,298 Offer OfferOpportunities Opportunities $3,365,199 106,298 106,298 2002 Form Futures Form 132,970 $1,918,718 FormFutures Futures 132,970 132,970 ECPS FoundationECPS 55,203 ECPSFoundation Foundation 55,203 55,203 2001 $2,080,689 1,332,795 1,332,795 1,332,795 2000 $1,955,155 1999 $1,925,689 Per financial statements Per Perfinancial financialstatements statements 1998 $1,799,574 Grants to Confluence 924,291 Grants Grantsto toConfluence Confluence 924,291 924,291 1997 $1,074,049 Grants 385,414 Grants Grants 385,414 385,414 Add Grants fromAdd Agency Funds Add Grants Grants from fromAgency Agency Funds 23,090 23,090 0 $2M $4MFunds $6M23,090 $8M $10M $12M Total Grants Total 1,332,795 TotalGrants Grants 1,332,795 1,332,795 -

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$17,566,288

-643,870 643,870 482,122 482,122 213,996 213,996 42,455 42,455 1,382,443 1,382,443 $$ 4,701,275 4,701,275

$20,305,300

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Looking ahead to 2017 April 6 Golden Apple Awards May 1 Women’s Giving Circle Spring Gathering June 8 Annual Meeting September 18 Autumn Social September 25 Women’s Giving Circle Fall Education Event

October 19 Professional Advisor Event November 6 Women’s Giving Circle Annual Meeting November 13-17 Community Foundation Week December 6 Women’s Giving Circle – Gift of Giving Breakfast

To learn about how the Eau Claire Community Foundation has helped our communities thrive we invite you to visit our website at www.eccommunityfoundation.org or call 715.552.3801.

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