Mariemont Legacy Foundation Supported Major Village Projects in 2024

By Randy York

The Mariemont Legacy Foundation presented a check representing the $179,631 in Village financial support from the Foundation in 2024. The check was presented before the December 16 Village Council meeting by Mariemont Legacy Foundation Vice President Liz Mathews.

The major projects funded in the Village in 2024 in cooperation with the Mariemont Legacy Foundation include the restoration of the “National Exemplar” Village Clock, made possible by a donation from Jennifer and Kenneth Pendery, Jr.; the electrification of the islands on Wooster Pike west of the Village square, made possible by a donation from Spinnenweber Builders; start-up funding for the Mariemont Pickleball Capital Campaign, made possible by a donation from the Hatton Foundation; and a major donation to the Mariemont Pool Capital Campaign, made possible by donations from Village residents.

In 2024 the Foundation also established a process for accepting donations of stocks and securities through the cooperative efforts of Jim Gore and THOR Wealth Management.

The Mariemont Legacy Foundation was established in 2022 on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the groundbreaking for the Village of Mariemont by Mary Emery on April 23, 1923. The official letter of determination establishing the Foundation was dated November 14, 2023.

The foundation was created to enhance the quality of life in the Village of Mariemont by engaging community resources of skill, interest, and finances to accomplish projects that supplement and extend the assets and services of the Village of Mariemont. The Officers and Trustees of the Mariemont Legacy Foundation include Randy York, President, Elizabeth Mathews, Vice President, Brad Westfall, Secretary, Marie Huenefeld, Trustee, and Stephen Lewis, Trustee.

Mariemont Legacy Foundation Vice President Liz Mathews (right) presents a check for $179,631 to Mayor Bill Brown. Also pictured are Mariemont Pool Capital Campaign members Terry Donovan, Alicia Stock, and Mandy Rohal.

The “National Exemplar” clock being reinstalled on Wooster Pike after a complete restoration made possible by a donation from Jennifer and Kenneth Pendery, Jr.

The Mariemont Legacy Foundation is a 501(3)(c) not-for-profit organization. Gifts made to the Mariemont Legacy Foundation are fully deductible up to the limits of IRS regulations. If you would like to partner with the Mariemont Legacy Foundation to enhance the Village of Mariemont, the foundation can be reached at info@mariemontlegacy. com or visit their website at https:// mariemontlegacyfoundation.com