ANNUAL REPORT 2024 EPHRAIMHISTORICALFOUNDATION
EPHRAIM HISTORICAL FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (October 1, 2023- September 30, 2024) This is our annual January report on the previous fiscal year’s operations.
This is our annual end-of-year report on the previous fiscal year’s operations. A semi-annual report will be provided at the Annual Meeting of Members on July 19, 2025
ORGANIZATIONOVERVIEW
MISSION
The mission of the Ephraim Historical Foundation is to faithfully preserve, share, and sustain the history, culture, and beauty of Ephraim Through the support of our donors, members, volunteers, and community, we are able to continue to fulfill this mission through a wide variety of programs, events, exhibits, preservation, and research
The Ephraim Historical Foundation prides itself on operating solely through private donations and support to fulfill its mission of preserving the heritage of Ephraim and its people We are also dependent upon volunteers to ensure our mission is a success.
THEHERITAGEFUND
The Ephraim Historical Foundation Heritage Fund Endowment was established in 1992 to provide financial support to the mission of the Ephraim Historical Foundation The Heritage Fund is funded entirely though donations. The endowment is governed by the Heritage Fund Board of Directors, and the funds are managed by Dana Investment Advisors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ROB DAVIS- PRESIDENT
MONIQUE MCCLEAN- VICE PRESIDENT
KAREN BIERMAN- TREASURER
SHERRY MOORE- SECRETARY
JULIE WATKINS- PAST PRESIDENT
MARSELLA FULTS MARCIA ELLIS
WINDSOR MCCUTCHEON JIM PETERMAN
DANIEL MYERS MISSY LEBELLE
LAIRD HART
HERITAGE FUND DIRECTORS
TONY BEADELL- PRESIDENT
MARDI GLENN- VICE PRESIDENT
BILL SCHUMANN- TREASURER
JAMES RANKIN- SECRETARY
DICK CHRISTENSEN MARILYN CUSHING
GEORGE DROST TOM BOLDT
SALLY JACOBSEN LARRY BALISTRERI
DICK VOLKMANN CODY SCHRECK
CODY SCHRECK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JEFF O’KEEFFE CURATOR & COLLECTIONS MANAGER
KAJSA ANDERSON MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
LAURA MCMAHON PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Dear EHF Members, Donors, and Friends,
Thank you for your invaluable support throughout 2024. Your dedication has been instrumental in preserving and celebrating our shared history, enabling us to meet our mission and more during our 75th year As we look ahead, we’re thrilled to continue this journey with you as we provide unique programs, exhibits, and opportunities to connect with the history of Ephraim. We invite you to renew your membership and join us again in 2025 as we build on this momemtum and make history together. Your continued involvement truly makes a difference.
THANKYOUTOALLOFOURWONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS!YOUMAKEITALLPOSSIBLE!
As a small non-profit, the Ephraim Historical Foundation has always relied on volunteers to help us accomplish our mission. As the EHF grows, our volunteers continue to play an integral part of our organization
EPHRAIM HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
APPROVED BUDGET FOR FY 2024-2025
The approved budget shown here is a careful estimate of the EHF needs for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The Heritage Fund Endowment board granted the EHF’s request of a 5% (or $223,000) distribution. The EHF is dedicated to maintaining a balanced budget and to financial transparency. Full copies of the Reviewed Financial Statements for the Ephraim Historical Foundation, Inc., and the Ephraim Foundation Heritage Fund, Inc., for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, are available to review by appointment. In addition, the EHF produces monthly consolidated balance sheets. For more information, please contact the EHF office.
REVENUE
Program Revenue
EXPENSES
FINANCIALHIGHLIGHTS
Quick Overview of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024
The EHF prides itself on operating solely through private donations and support to fulfill its mission of preserving the heritage of Ephraim and its people We are also dependent upon volunteers to ensure our mission is a success Here are some interesting facts from this last year
The EHF received $201,748 in contributions from the Heritage Fund
The EHF has 329 Family Memberships and 41 Business Members (consisting of 64 business owners) Our total membership is 370 (consisting of 623 individuals.)
Our incredible members and supporters contributed a total of $138,314 in membership dues and donations
The EHF worked with over 100 volunteers
11,970 people attended our events, programs, and museums!
Our museums generated a total of $31,214 in museum donations, tour admission, and merchandise sales
Adminstration
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EPHRAIMHISTORICALFOUNDATIONFYDONORS
Annually members and donors reaffirm their recognition of the vital role the Ephraim Historical Foundation plays in Ephraim and the surrounding Door County community with financial gifts While these gifts can be directed towards specific projects meaningful to each donor, gifts are also given to the organization to use where funds are most needed Whatever the purpose, financial gifts to the EHF are deeply appreciated and are used to continue our mission We applaud and thank these generous donors who have made contributions in the 2023-2024 (Oct 1, 2023 - Sept 31, 2024) fiscal year, *not including membership dues*
Ann Abbott
Anderson House Shop and Gallery
Dave and Susan Anderson
Arbor Crowne Properties
Marilyn Backer
Lawrence and Joan Balistreri
Jon and Elizabeth Baranko
Anthony and Priscilla Beadell
Ben and Jess Barbera
Richard and Karen Bierman
Frederick and Debra Brightbill
John Castleman
Charities Aid Foundation America
Stuart and Gabriella Chase
Chomeau Private Foundation, The Bernal T.
David and Elizabeth Chomeau
Douglas and Mary Chomeau
Richard L. Christensen
Nancy L. Claypool
Susan Chapel Conlon
Paul and Tammy Corson
Chris Cramer
James Crane and Bonnie Johnson
Larry and Anne Crowe
John and Victoria Cultra
Elliot and Courtney Curry
Marilyn Cushing
Robert Davis III
Judith Dereszynski
Destination Door County
Rachel Detra
Marianne Diekman
Daniel Dineen and Linda Vanden Heuvel
Don W. and Marianne Diekman Family Charitable Fund
Door County Community Foundation, Inc.
Aliece Dorsch
George and Beth Drost
Thomas and Anne Dukehart
Stephen and Debra Dullard
Charles and Sonja Durkee
Karen Ekberg*
Charles and Marcia Ellis
Ephraim Business Council
Robert and Nancy Evanson
Remington and Jennifer Fairlamb
Eric and Patricia Fess
Marta Fonseca
James Forbes
Kevin and Lisa Forsman
Jana French
Ryan and Mary Fuesting
Timothy and Marsella Fults
Jerome and Janet Gallagher
Susan Gebhardt
Laura J. Geis
Lisa Gifford
Richard and Ellen Glaisner
Marjorie Glenn
Gregory and Ann Goltermann
Gould Family Fund
Barbara Gould
Samantha Gray
Harald Halvorsen
George and Judith Harmon
Roy and Leslie Harsch
Laird and Kathie Hart
Health Care Service Corporation
Paul Heim and Julie Watkins
Edgar and Nancy Hillner
William Hoag
Catheryn Hoehn
Michael Hoesly and Nan Zimdars
Rana Holbrook
Horween Foundation, Ralph and Genevieve B.
Timothy and Judith Howald
Thomas and Katherine Hughes
Robert and Lucia Hunt
Hank and Diane Ipsen
Steven and Sally Jacobson
Christopher T. Jaworski
Thor and Darlene Jondahl
Joseph and Susan Kimec
Catherine P. La Violette
Brian H. Leahy
Michael and Suzanne Lisle
Lois Litterst
Lodgings at Pioneer Lane
Margaret S. Lott
Eleanor McCullin
Michael and Windsor McCutcheon
Kevin and Wanda McDonald
Meadows of Scandia Village Association
Kimon and Jennifer Miller
Paul and Mandy Miller
John Minke and Ruth Oneson
Laura Moegenburg
Robert and Cheryl Moore
Benjamin and Francine Morof
Bruce and Cindy Nelson
Don and Donna Nelson
Nancy Nicholas
Northern Door Pride
Marvin and Celia Oakes
Michael O'Donell
John and Jami O'Keeffe
Kaaren Oreck
Jack and Laura O'Rourke
G.G. Paschke
Steven and Rosie Patterson
Elinor Pearson
Scott and Duska Pearson
Kathy Pentler
James and Margaret Peterman
Edward and Ann Petersen
Richard Pfleeger
Paul and Nancy Pillat
Carole Pyle-Weaver
James and JoAnne Rankin
John and Geralynn Raymond
Lisa Reardon and Dan Smith
Edwin and Barbara Reavis
Michael and Carol Reince
Robert A. Richter Jr.
Karl and Camila Ross
Paul and Barbara Runez
Suzanne Tasker Samson
Martha Sauter
Hans and Mary Schaupp
Christopher and Janine Schmeltz
Michael Schmitz
Sydney Schreck
Schuman Gilson Family Fund
Joel Schuman and Lynne Gilson
William Schumann
Thomas and Meredith Scrivner
Gary and Nancy Seabrook
Walton and Letitia Shields
Charles Spanbauer
Cynthia Stevens
Carl and Mary Strohmaier
Raynor and Catherine Sturgis
Jeff Sturm
Thomas Sturm
Diane M. Taillon
Elliot Taillon and Austin Pierce
Phillip and Alison Tatlow
Josephine Thiell
Lars Topelmann and Monique McClean
Hubert and Mary Tressler
Anna Trull
Julia and David Uihlein
Gary and Helene Vitse
Timothy Vivian
Richard and Susan Volkmann
Courtney Waack
Sean Walford and Michael Massek
Kathi Whiteside
Rachel Willems
Robert and Barbara Ziegler
IN-KINDCONTRIBUTIONS:
Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik
Arbor Crowne Properties
Lawrence and Joan Balistreri
Richard and Karen Bierman
Thomas and Renee Boldt
Frederick and Debra Brightbill
Burnt Bluff Stone and Glass
Chef's Hat
Larry and Anne Crowe
Daughters & Co
Robert Davis III
Thomas and Anne Dukehart
Flora Flowershop
Jack Godshall and Kate Later
Paul Heim and Julie Watkins
William Hoag
Michael Hoesly and Nan Zimdars
Randy Isely
Paul Nelson
Pearl Wine Cottage
Piggly Wiggly Sister Bay
James and JoAnne Rankin
Suzanne Tasker Samson
Charles Spanbauer
The Fashionable
The Simple Solution
Trillium Herbal Company
Turtle Ridge Gallery
Twelve Eleven Wine & Provisions
Wilson's Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor
THEHERITAGEFUNDDONORS-FY2023-2024
Ann Abbott
Charles Anderson
Lawrence and Joan Balistreri
Jon and Elizabeth Baranko
Anthony and Priscilla Beadell
Richard and Karen Bierman
George and Linda Carey
Cheryl Chase
Douglas and Mary Chomeau
Richard L. Christensen
Paul and Tammy Corson
James Crane and Bonnie Johnson
Marilyn Cushing
Robert Davis III
George and Beth Drost
Michael Elkow
Robert and Nancy Evanson
Fidelity Charitable
Kevin and Lisa Forsman
Glenn Charitable Fund, Mardi and Bill
Marjorie Glenn
Karen Gross
George and Judith Harmon
William Hoag
Hank and Diane Ipsen
Michael and Vickie Julka
Terry and Kathleen Kaebisch
Julie-Anne Kress and Susan Reinfeldt
Jill Lhost
Lodgings at Pioneer Lane
MMG Foundation, Inc.
Gary and Shireen Moore
Elinor Pearson
Carole Pyle-Weaver
James and JoAnne Rankin
Christopher and Janine Schmeltz
Walton and Letitia Shields
Cynthia Stiehl
Stephen and Jennifer Stompor
Carl and Mary Strohmaier
Suzanne L. Christensen Trust
The Water Street Inn
Julia and David Uihlein
Kevin and Catherine Walch
Sean Walford and Michael Massek
Mark and Sarah Woerfel
Although we do our best to ensure these lists are accurate, mistakes do happen. If we have inadvertently omitted your name, please contact us at (920) 854- 9688 so that we can immediately correct our records. Thank you!
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