2020
ANNUAL REPORT
Thank You!
Thanks to your partnership, the Foundation of Cornerstone Communities celebrated an incredible year of growth! Our common goal of protecting the future of local healthcare had an incredible start in 2020 with generous founding donations and pledges. Understanding the key to sustaining our local healthcare is having healthy and vibrant communities, the Foundation was proud to award the first two inaugural grants to projects that directly impact the every day health and vitality of residents in the communites served by Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics. The establishment of the Ambassador Program further advanced awareness of the Foundation’s mission. Spreading awareness through personal connections, our Ambassadors are from Guttenberg, Garnavillo, Edgewood and Colesburg. As we reflect on 2020, we understand even more deeply how important local healthcare is during this unprecedented pandemic. It has fueled our enthusiasm to sustain and grow the communities we live, work, and play in. We look forward to continued growth in funding and support from the community as we work together to sustain our local healthcare by building vibrant and healthy communities for current and future residents.
Founding Donors Gifts of $1,000 or More Dr. Andrew and MJ Smith Dr. Robert and Karen Merrick Forest and Tina Brown Russ and Juanita Loven Tom and Lisa Manson Community Savings Bank Edgewood Anna Mae Moser Peoples State Bank Guttenberg
Paul and Cindy Francis Dr. Daniel and Ann Mansfield Brian and Jackie Lee Robyn and Dorothy Tangeman Joseph and Helen Ertl Family Foundation Art and Jackie Johnson Steve and Donna Brady Kathy Lansing Richard and Mary Newbern Jackie Downey Smith
Larry Friedlein
Friends Kent and Martha Yarnell James and Rebecca Smith Janice Andregg Shirley Schmelzer Elise Bergan
“It is a privilege to give back to the community that we call home. A special thank you to MJ Smith for inspiring us!” FOREST AND TINA BROWN
“Protecting the future of our local healthcare will involve building up our communities and growing our populations. I’m pleased to be part of the founding board of the Foundation of Cornerstone Communities.” DR. ROBERT MERRICK, FOUNDING CHAIR
Board of Directors Dr. Robert & Karen Merrick Family Andy & Mindy Reimer Family Roger & Rosemary Thomas Family Hannah & Jake Wille Family Robert & Janet Brown Family Jackie & Brian Lee Family
“It’s an honor to be a part of the FCC Board because I feel so strongly about the future of healthcare in our community. We’re happy to give back to our community that has given us so much.” RUSS AND JUANITA LOVEN
“I’m excited to work with the Foundation to provide funds helping big ideas regarding healthy lifestyles come true.”
$3,500
GRANT playground equipment
$1,000
GRANT Guttenberg video
Grants Awarded
Our first grants were awarded to these projects that align with our mission of impacting the everyday health and vitality of residents in the GMHC service area.
$3,500 awarded to the City of Guttenberg to help fund playground equipment at Darwin Duwe Field.
$1,000 awarded to the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce to help fund the Guttenberg promotional video project.
“As we grow our membership, we are excited to partner with more organizations and visionary leaders in other communities served by GMHC on projects that will keep their community healthy and strong,” JACKIE LEE, GRANTMAKING COMMITTEE CHAIR
KATHY LANSING, LEAD AMBASSADOR
Our Ambassadors Guttenberg: Kathy Lansing Sue Osterhaus Penny Hansel Rose Kann Dan Kuempel Robyn & Dorothy Tangeman Julie Parker Garnavillo: Shirley Schmelzer Bill Robinson Shirley Balk Stephanie Ostrander Edgewood: Jackie & Art Johnson Steve & Donna Brady Colesburg: Jan & Ruth Lueken The work of the FCC Ambassadors is extremely important and we thank these community members for their commitment.
PO Box 550 Guttenberg, IA 52052
2020
ANNUAL REPORT
Membership Do you value your local healthcare? Do you believe in a healthy vibrant today for all residents? Do you want to grow our communities?
Become a Member! Partner with us to provide funding
for grants to organizations who have projects that align with our mission of creating a healthy and vibrant today. Send gifts or pledge to Foundation of Cornerstone Communities (FCC), PO Box 550, Guttenberg, IA 52052.
VISIONARY – A gift of $100,000 or more (may be made over 5 years) FUTURIST – A gift of $50,000 or more may be made over 5 years) BUILDER – A gift of $25,000 or more (may be made over 5 years) GROWER – A gift of $10,000 or more (may be made over 5 years) COMRADE – A gift of $5000 or more (may be made over 5 years)
The FCC Board’s policy is that gifts of $1000 or more will be endowed and eligible for the 25% Endow Iowa State Tax Credit. Donors may request a portion or all of their gift for non-endowed or current cash needs.
FOUNDER – A current gift of $1000 or more SUSTAINER – A commitment to an annual gift of $100 or more For more information contact Amy Speed at 563-252-5516 or amy.speed@guttenberghospital.org.