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2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORTHOME OF TH

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STAFFRobert N. Habicht, President/CEO

Jayne Lamb, Program Coordinator and YAC AdvisorSarah Davis, Administrative Associate

With photos contributed by Meg Paulette/meg paulette design

Phone: 269-695-3521Fax: 269-695-4250email: [email protected]

www.mgcf.org

111 Days Avenue, Buchanan, Michigan 49107

www.buchananpromise.com

Fostering a community of philanthropy, for good, forever.

Dear Friends of the Foundation,

Thank you to our generous donors and contributors whose support means so much to the growth, enhancement, and wellbeing of the communities served by Michigan Gateway Community Foundation.

Thanks to a caring community, we had excellent financial support from 313 individuals, businesses, and organizations totaling $1,195,521.

We are proud of our support to the communities we serve. Significant among our grant activity was a partnership with Lakeland Health System to recruit a primary care physician to replace two retiring doctors in Buchanan. In Niles, we supported the very effective Summer My Way program and initiated a second round of support for the YMCA as they make plans to expand their facility to better serve the residents of the area. In Cass County, we help teach ALL second graders basic water safety skills, working with the YMCA, and we marked our second year as fiduciary for a $1.4 million groundwater study project, partnering with local growers and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

In these pages you will find many more grants listed, all examples of the breadth of support across our entire service area. Due to our giving friends, we made charitable grants to address the needs, interests and opportunities of the communities we serve, distributing $410,350 in grant support and scholarships.

With our strong community support we continue to grow and serve, holding 135 endowed and non-endowed funds from which we grant to make our communities better places to live, raise families and work.

On behalf of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, and our area Boards from Buchanan, Niles, and Cass County, it is my distinct pleasure to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU for your continued support. Together we are fostering a community of philanthropy, for good, forever.

Robert N. HabichtPresident/CEO

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Michigan Gateway Community Foundation TrusteesLouis A. Desenberg, ChairmanRobert Cochrane, TreasurerKevin Frost, YAC RepresentativeJanki Devdhara, YAC RepresentativeKarin FalkensteinPat McCulloughJeff CurryKathy RossowJudy TruesdellTex SheteronRudy KappeStephen K. WoodsJames ZaherRobert N. Habicht, President/CEO

Buchanan Area Fund BoardLouis A. Desenberg, PresidentKathy Rossow, Vice PresidentNancy ConardJeff CurryR. McKinley ElliottKarin FalkensteinRudy KappeConrad LarsonDr. Pat MooreRichard SwemDr. Eugene BenedictTim DonahueRobert N. Habicht, CEO/Secretary

Niles Area Fund BoardPat McCullough, PresidentJane Brandstatter, V.P. for GrantsJudy Truesdell, V.P. for Communications

Jim Zaher, V.P. for InvestmentsDenise PetersGlen BarrAmbrosia NeldonRobert N. Habicht, CEO/Secretary

Cass Community Fund BoardJohn Norton, PresidentPeter Karlowicz, Vice PresidentDiane Skibbe, TreasurerRobert CochraneTex SheteronStephen K. WoodsBrian McKenzieRobert N. Habicht, CEO/Secretary

Youth Advisory CouncilJayne Lamb, MGCF YAC AdvisorBuchanan High School

Alexis Carrigan, Kevin Frost, Caden Mattingly, Serynn Nowlin, Emily Riley, Andrew Ruth

Brandywine High SchoolTaylor Derscha, Janki Devdhara

Cassopolis High SchoolBrandon Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Sophi Fiala

Niles High SchoolMaeli Rogers

Edwardsburg High SchoolJake Robertson, Jack Leman, Anna Cleveland, Sam Fish, Sophia Mick

Dowagiac Union High School Rebecca Franklin, Michael Symonds

2017-2018 Trustees and Geographic Board Members

1 Michigan Gateway Community Foundation | 2017-2018 Annual Report 2017-2018 Annual Report | Michigan Gateway Community Foundation 14

2017-18 MGCF Youth Advisory Council

13 Michigan Gateway Community Foundation | 2017-2018 Annual Report 22017-2018 Annual Report | Michigan Gateway Community Foundation

Statement of AccountabilityWe invite you to contact us to obtain any further information that may be useful to you. The Michigan Gateway Community Foundation is fully accountable to the donors and citizens of the community. Our records, with the exception of specific donor gift information, are public. An independent financial audit is completed annually and is available upon request. The Foundation will also make our Form 990-T (Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return) available for public review. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees is responsible for the investment oversight on our portfolio. Investment information and fees charged (administrative fees) are available to the public upon request.

Since the creation of voluntary compliance with National Standards in 2006, Michigan Gateway Community Foundation has been confirmed each year to be in compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, as evaluated by the Council of Foundations, Washington, D.C. Additional information can be found on the web, at www.guidestar.org

In support of our mission, the Foundation seeks to:

Vision Statement: Creating a strong, vibrant, caring community.

Mission Statement: Fostering a community of philanthropy, for good, forever.

• Responsibly and wisely manage the Foundation’s resources by attracting and holding permanent endowments from a wide range of donors.

• Anticipate and address community needs by effectively distributing Foundation resources.

• Serve all donors through a variety of giving opportunities. Bring together diverse interests in search of common solutions.

• Dedicate the Foundation to fairness, objectivity, and responsiveness to all those seeking its philanthropic services.

About the FoundationSouthwestern Michigan CollegeCase Western Reserve UniversityHope CollegeBuchanan District Library

Environmental Quality, Protection and BeautificationFernwood Botanical GardenFernwood Botanical GardenFernwood Botanical Garden

Food, Nutrition, AgricultureRedbud Area MinistriesHarding’s Scholarship for the benefit of 366The Christ Temple ChurchPenn Friends Community ChurchSt. Ann ParishUnited Presbyterian ChurchUnited Methodist Church of CassopolisUnited Presbyterian Church

Health, General & RehabilitativeLakeland Healthcare AuxiliaryLifeCare Ambulance ServiceBerrien County Cancer Service

Human Service-Multipurpose/OtherCass County Council on AgingCass County Council on AgingUnited Way of Southwest MichiganNiles District LibraryUnited Way of Southwest MichiganNiles Senior Citizen CenterCass District LibraryNiles Association for Exceptional CitizensYMCA of Southwest MichiganUnited Way of Southwest MichiganDowagiac Union SchoolsBoth Hands FoundationPregnancy Care CenterWNIT Public TelevisionKiwanis Club of NilesBuchanan District LibraryNiles-Buchanan YMCANiles-Buchanan YMCACass County Mental Health Authority

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grant Making Foundations Council of Michigan FoundationsVolunteer Southwest MichiganCouncil of Michigan Foundations

Recreation, Leisure & Sports, AthleticsCass County Fair AssociationMichigan Nature AssociationNiles-Buchanan YMCANiles-Buchanan YMCANiles-Buchanan YMCA

Youth DevelopmentBrandywine Community SchoolsSt. Paul Lutheran Church/Open Arms CDCYouth Advisory CouncilYouth Advisory Council

Scholarship for the benefit of T. TylerScholarship for the benefit of V. RuppartScholarship for the benefit of M. StantonTechnology Upgrades and Repairs

Additional pledge for Seed the Future CampaignAnnual incomeMaintenance & upkeep of Kathy’s Garden

Annual Agency GrantChristmas Voucher ProgramSam Adams Backpack ProgramSam Adams Backpack ProgramSam Adams Backpack ProgramSam Adams Backpack ProgramSam Adams Backpack ProgramSam Adams Backpack Program

Annual Agency GrantAnnual Agency GrantAnnual Agency Grant

Annual Agency GrantSupport for Council on Aging Adult Day Service Program2018 Cass County School Supply SpectacularAnnual Agency GrantAnnual Agency GrantAnnual Agency GrantAnnual Agency GrantAnnual Income sent to NAFECBuilding Expansion Pledge Year 2 of 3Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for Niles NewbornsMini-grant DUHS Chieftain HeartDonor Advised - Family Adoption Project Donor Advised - General operations/projectsOur Town BuchananPurchase boots for children in Niles & BuchananStrategic Plan Professional ServicesSummer My Way Program Donor Advised - Summer My Way ProgramDonor Advised - Behavioral health services, community education & outreach

2017 Youth Philanthropy & Service CampAnnual Agency GrantCMF Membership Dues 2017

Annual Agency GrantAnnual Agency GrantAnnual Agency GrantMarcellus Swim ProgramDiamond Lake Yacht Club Swim Program

Donor Advised - 2018 History Club Boston TripAnnual Agency GrantCollege Positive Community EventYAC Apparel

$1,250.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $4,000.00

$12,500.00 $1,575.00 $2,250.00

$17,200.00 $908.83 $720.00 $960.00

$1,080.00 $1,080.00

$960.00 $1,320.00

$960.00 $285.00 $700.00

$8,000.00 $10,000.00$2,000.00

$625.00 $7,650.00 $1,000.00

$130.00 $3,250.00

$17,000.00 $4,000.00

$500.00 $4,000.00 $2,000.00

$10,000.00 $1,300.00 $7,500.00 $3,000.00 $3,268.00

$75,000.00

$500.00 $6,400.00 $3,500.00

$1,350.00 $100.00

$23,325.00 $4,859.11$5,507.24

$1,000.00 $775.00

$2,500.00$535.00

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ASSETS

LIABILITIES & ASSETS

Statement of Financial PositionMarch 31, 2018 (With comparative totals for 2017)

Cash - General checking account Money market accountsInvestmentsCharitable gift annuity investmentsMiscellaneous receivableAdministrative fee receivableGrants receivablePrepaid expensesProperty and equipment, netTotal Assets

LIABILITIESAccounts payablePayroll taxes, employee benefits payableAdministrative fee payableAnnuities payableFunds held as agency endowmentsTotal liabilities

NET ASSETSUnrestricted Undesignated Designated Donor advised Total unrestricted

Temporarily restrictedTotal net assets

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

152,014 282,184

19,357,246

22,907

8,71863,075

19,886,144

73,981 2,885

22,906

1,128,352 1,228,124

44,36318,074,236

539,42118,658,020

18,658,020

19,886,144

67,052

545

67,597

720

720

67,052

67,052

(175)66,877

67,597

152,014349,236

19,357,246545

22,907

8,71863,075

19,953,741

73,981 2,885

22,906 720

1,128,352 1,228,844

44,36318,141,288

539,42118,725,072

(175)18,724,897

19,953,741

92,973296,306

17,522,369 1,426

25 25,47520,500

1,74364,873

18,025,690

24,5532,684

23,1131,391

1,084,8651,136,606

8,99516,323,998

502,06416,835,057

54,02716,889,084

18,025,690

2017 Total2018 TotalTemporarily RestrictedUnrestricted

Western Michigan UniversityUniversity of MichiganHope CollegeLake Michigan CollegeAlbion CollegeIU South BendUniversity of MichiganGrand Valley State UniversitySouthern Wesleyan UniversityWestern Michigan UniversityAlma CollegeSouthwestern Michigan CollegeSouthwestern Michigan CollegeUniversity of MichiganFerris State UniversityKalamazoo CollegeLake Michigan CollegeValparaiso UniversityAdrian CollegeLake Michigan CollegeHope CollegeSouthwestern Michigan CollegeMichigan Tech UniversityTaylor UniversityDavenport UniversityLake Michigan CollegeTrine UniversityHoly Cross CollegeLake Michigan CollegeIndiana State UniversityKintsukuri Institute of CosmetologyLake Michigan CollegeLake Superior State UniversitySouthwestern Michigan CollegeGlen Oaks Community CollegeWestern Michigan UniversitySaint Mary’s CollegeGrand Valley State UniversitySouthwestern Michigan UniversityIPFWLake Michigan CollegeSouthwestern Michigan CollegeSouthwestern Michigan CollegeSouthwestern Michigan UniversityAdrian CollegeBarnes & Noble The Ohio State University BookstoreGrand Valley State UniversityLake Michigan CollegeLake Michigan CollegeIndiana State UniversityTrine UniversityLake Superior State UniversityUniversity of MichiganUniversity of Wisconsin - Eau ClaireWestern Michigan UniversityGlen Oaks Community CollegeSouthwestern Michigan UniversityAndrews UniversityGrand Valley State UniversityIU South BendSouthwestern Michigan CollegeWestern Michigan UniversityEastern Michigan UniversityIU South BendTrine UniversityIUPUIEastern Michigan UniversityKalamazoo CollegeGrand Valley State UniversityMichigan Builders LicenseSouthwestern Michigan CollegeAlma CollegeWestern Michigan UniversityIU South BendIU South Bend

Scholarship for the benefit of D. Giancaspro Scholarship for the benefit of D. McPhersonScholarship for the benefit of D. MikelScholarship for the benefit of D. RiddleScholarship for the benefit of D. ShearerScholarship for the benefit of E. BatresScholarship for the benefit of E. DoudScholarship for the benefit of E. DusselScholarship for the benefit of E. KuntzScholarship for the benefit of E. SeggermanScholarship for the benefit of F. MartinezScholarship for the benefit of H. FerrisScholarship for the benefit of H. FullerScholarship for the benefit of J. BriggsScholarship for the benefit of J. CoarScholarship for the benefit of J. GrahamScholarship for the benefit of J. HearingtonScholarship for the benefit of J. HessScholarship for the benefit of J. HuffmanScholarship for the benefit of J. LewisScholarship for the benefit of J. LoveScholarship for the benefit of J. NordstromScholarship for the benefit of J. PardyScholarship for the benefit of J. PletcherScholarship for the benefit of J. PrzybylskiScholarship for the benefit of J. RohlScholarship for the benefit of J. RuelleScholarship for the benefit of J. RuthScholarship for the benefit of J. SmithScholarship for the benefit of J. ValentineScholarship for the benefit of K. BatresScholarship for the benefit of K. CanfieldScholarship for the benefit of K. HogueScholarship for the benefit of K. KingScholarship for the benefit of K. LeazenbyScholarship for the benefit of K. LindsleyScholarship for the benefit of K. MetzScholarship for the benefit of K. TaylorScholarship for the benefit of K. WardScholarship for the benefit of L. AroneyScholarship for the benefit of L. CapronScholarship for the benefit of L. ProudScholarship for the benefit of M. AnkrappScholarship for the benefit of M. CollinsScholarship for the benefit of M. DehringScholarship for the benefit of M. DerkacyScholarship for the benefit of M. DykstraScholarship for the benefit of M. MayoScholarship for the benefit of M. PierceScholarship for the benefit of M. TownsendScholarship for the benefit of M. ZelmerScholarship for the benefit of N. KeefeScholarship for the benefit of N. MuchaScholarship for the benefit of N. PetersonScholarship for the benefit of N. StepanekScholarship for the benefit of R. BecvarScholarship for the benefit of R. CroninScholarship for the benefit of R. FullerScholarship for the benefit of R. KennyScholarship for the benefit of R. RobertsScholarship for the benefit of R. RuhinyuraScholarship for the benefit of R. SmudaScholarship for the benefit of R. UhlScholarship for the benefit of R. WilliamsScholarship for the benefit of S. BurgeScholarship for the benefit of S. CarlsonScholarship for the benefit of S. FosterScholarship for the benefit of S. LuzadreScholarship for the benefit of S. MalstromScholarship for the benefit of S. SchneckenburgerScholarship for the benefit of S. ShinallScholarship for the benefit of S. SwemScholarship for the benefit of T. LeeScholarship for the benefit of T. ReedScholarship for the benefit of T. Sobolewski

$5,000.00 $2,450.00 $1,000.00 $2,650.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $3,000.00

$750.00 $2,500.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $1,000.00

$10,000.00 $2,500.00 $2,650.00

$500.00 $2,500.00

$500.00 $2,000.00 $2,700.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $2,500.00 $1,000.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $1,150.00 $3,500.00 $2,250.00 $1,000.00 $2,500.00 $1,300.00 $1,250.00

$200.00 $1,000.00

$500.00 $500.00

$2,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,250.00

$875.00 $500.00

$2,500.00 $1,168.00 $3,000.00 $1,250.00 $1,144.00 $2,500.00 $3,000.00

$500.00 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00

$875.00 $225.00

$8,600.00 $4,400.00 $3,500.00 $1,250.00 $2,000.00

$650.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $4,000.00 $3,350.00 $3,500.00 $2,500.00

$875.94 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $2,325.00 $3,000.00 $3,500.00

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Statement of ActivitiesYEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 (With Comparative totals for 2017)

2017 Total2018 TotalTemporarily RestrictedUnrestricted

Public support Contributions In-kind contributions Total public support

PUBLIC SUPPORT

REVENUES

EXPENDITURES

Administrative fee revenueInterfund and grant refundsSpecial project and grant incomeDividend and interest incomeRealized gains (losses)Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)Other incomeAnnuity valuation incomeNet assets released from restrictionTotal revenues

TOTAL PUBLIC SUPPORT AND REVENUES

Program servicesManagement and generalFundraisingTotal expenditures

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

NET ASSETS, beginning of year

NET ASSETS, end of year

1,193,9971,524

1,195,521

270,474111,726

509,528358,619861,714

(144)

136,4462,248,363

3,443,884

1,521,87588,80963,961

1,674,645

1,769,239

16,888,781

18,658,020

202,349

671(136,446)

66,574

66,574

66,574

303

66,877

1,193,9971,524

1,195,521

270,474111,726202,349509,528358,619861,714

(144)671

2,314,937

3,510,458

1,521,87588,809 63,961

1,674,645

1,835,813

16,889,084

18,724,897

1,701,432 6,862,158

8,563,590

202,82737,192

411,259325,479316,408577,604(4,573)

627

1,866,823

10,430,413

1,006,53080,65569,054

1,156,239

9,274,174

7,614,910

16,889,084

The prudent investment of assets is a primary function of the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation Board of Trustees. The Foundation invests in a varied portfolio which results in our annual investment returns. The above financial information has been prepared using information contained in the Foundation’s annual audit for the year ended March 31, 2018. The complete audit, along with the IRS form 990 tax return for Michigan Gateway Community Foundation is available to the public. Contact the Foundation office to request either or both these documents. A small fee may apply.

Arts, Culture, HumanitiesBuchanan Art CenterBuchanan Art Center

Community Improvement/Capacity BuildingLake Michigan CollegeUnderground Railroad Society of Cass CountyCity of BuchananBuchanan District Library

Education/InstructionLewis Cass Intermediate School DistrictHomeschool HUBBuchanan Community SchoolsBuchanan Community SchoolsBrandywine Community SchoolsBuchanan Community SchoolsBrandywine Community SchoolsBarnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLCKiwanis Club of NilesNiles Community SchoolsNiles Community SchoolsBuchanan Community SchoolsNiles Community SchoolsPurdue University NorthwestUniversity of MichiganIU South BendGary Lee Leffew Bull Riding SchoolLake Michigan CollegeBarnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLCUniversity of MichiganSouthwestern Michigan CollegeWestern Michigan UniversityMichigan State UniversitySouthwestern Michigan CollegeLansing Community CollegeGrand Valley State UniversityGrand Valley State UniversityUniversity of MichiganIndiana State UniversityTrine UniversityCentral Michigan UniversitySouthwestern Michigan CollegeFerris State UniversitySouthwestern Michigan CollegeAdrian CollegeSouthwestern Michigan CollegeAlbion CollegeSaint Mary’s CollegeLake Michigan CollegeLake Michigan CollegeSouthwestern Michigan CollegeGlen Oaks Community CollegeTiffin UniversityLake Michigan CollegeLake Michigan CollegePurdue University NorthwestGrand Valley State UniversityWestern Michigan UniversitySouthwestern Michigan CollegeGlen Oaks Community CollegePurdue University NorthwestUniversity of Massachusetts DartmouthLake Michigan CollegeHope CollegeSouthwestern Michigan CollegeSouthwestern Michigan CollegeMichigan State UniversitySouthwestern Michigan UniversitySouthwestern Michigan UniversityFerris State UniversitySouthwestern Michigan CollegeLake Michigan CollegeMichigan State UniversityMichigan State University

Annual Agency GrantArt Experiences for Disabled Individuals

Bertrand Crossing Campus Renovation PledgeBonine House Research LibraryRoof Restoration - Clark Guard HouseTo Support the Library Expansion Project - Front St. entrance

Annual Agency GrantAnnual Agency GrantMini-grant BHS Book Love Grades 8-12Mini-grant BHS Senior Gift Classroom FansMini-grant Brandywine Summer PAW ProgramBHS CPR Equipment & Training MaterialsBrandywine High School Key Club Start UpBuchanan Promise LMC Students2017 ScholarshipsMini-grant to NHS 10th Grade Read & FeedMini-grant to RLMS Yearbook ClubMini-grant Moccasin Elementary Indoor ActivityPurchase music for NHS & RLMS concert & jazz programsScholarship for the benefit of D. LockmanScholarship for the benefit of D. McAllisterScholarship for the benefit of E. BatresScholarship for the benefit of H. CrockerScholarship for the benefit of J. SmithScholarship for the benefit of L. CapronScholarship for the benefit of L. HigginsScholarship for the benefit of M. BerganScholarship for the benefit of M. KuhnsScholarship for the benefit of T. ReedScholarship for the benefit of T. TylerScholarship for the benefit of A. BairScholarship for the benefit of A. BrownScholarship for the benefit of A. CastroScholarship for the benefit of A. GrantScholarship for the benefit of A. HallScholarship for the benefit of A. JasperScholarship for the benefit of A. JonesScholarship for the benefit of A. MeahlScholarship for the benefit of A. PeoplesScholarship for the benefit of A. Stephenson Scholarship for the benefit of A. ToblerScholarship for the benefit of A. VoitScholarship for the benefit of A. WhiteScholarship for the benefit of A. WhiteScholarship for the benefit of B. AndersonScholarship for the benefit of B. GardinerScholarship for the benefit of B. MitchellScholarship for the benefit of B. MollbergScholarship for the benefit of B. WesnerScholarship for the benefit of C. AdkersonScholarship for the benefit of C. AlanScholarship for the benefit of C. ArmstrongScholarship for the benefit of C. CarriganScholarship for the benefit of C. CornwellScholarship for the benefit of C. FreemanScholarship for the benefit of C. HallScholarship for the benefit of C. KennyScholarship for the benefit of C. KlissScholarship for the benefit of C. LuczkowskiScholarship for the benefit of C. PeppersScholarship for the benefit of C. PoznanskiScholarship for the benefit of C. Struss Scholarship for the benefit of C. WentworthScholarship for the benefit of D. AbrahamsonScholarship for the benefit of D. ArmstrongScholarship for the benefit of D. BaginskeScholarship for the benefit of D. BarlowScholarship for the benefit of D. BlakeScholarship for the benefit of D. CatalanoScholarship for the benefit of D. Deubner

$3,800.00 $5,000.00

$10,000.00$1,000.00$7,500.00$1,400.00

$1,095.00 $400.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00

$6,000.00 $600.00$499.47

$1,000.00 $200.00 $315.00 $250.00

$1,000.00 $5,000.00 $1,100.00 $2,500.00 $1,200.00$1,000.00

$71.18 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

$500.00 $6,000.00

$750.00 $2,500.00 $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $2,000.00 $4,000.00 $1,000.00 $2,500.00

$500.00 $2,685.00 $1,250.00 $3,500.00 $1,000.00 $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $3,894.78 $1,246.00 $1,000.00 $1,250.00 $2,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,125.00 $5,000.00 $6,700.00 $1,000.00 $1,125.00 $1,250.00 $5,400.00 $5,000.00 $1,000.00 $3,500.00 $1,079.50

$875.00 $2,700.00 $2,000.00

$750.00 $1,000.00 $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $4,500.00 $1,000.00

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Dear Friends of the Foundation,

Last year, we documented in this space the story of the most significant endeavor by

Michigan Gateway Community Foundation, The Buchanan Promise. Having implemented what we feel will impact the Foundation and the Buchanan Schools for generations, we have embarked upon a parallel path, and have implemented the Promise’s Children’s Savings Account, called Kickstart To Career.

Kickstart to Career is an automatic, universal savings account established by the Foundation for every kindergarten student beginning their time at Buchanan Community Schools. The goals of the program are to provide an early start to saving for a postsecondary education experience, to generate a habit of

savings for the future, to assist families with financial planning goals through education and information, and to create an expectation in our students of a postsecondary experience leading to a successful and happy career.

This program begins with our new students, the graduating class of 2031. We couldn’t do these great things without our outstanding Promise volunteers.

The Story of the Buchanan PromisePart two

Pizza TransitPleasant View Church Of Christ VBSStephen & Jane PoeCarole PointerRyan and Holly PolandMarilyn PooleJames & Claudia PrenkertRuth PrenkertBeverly PressnallDorothy PriceTerry & Pam ProctorBonnie PruszynskiMyra RameyTerry (Loffel) RavishAlan & Donna Resetar IMO Donald Roti RotiAnn RicordatiPaul RifenbergEarl and Patrina RobbinsRock Auto ServiceJerry & Kathy Rossow Jerry & Kathy Rossow IMO Marian JenkinsAnnette RotoloJames & Nancy RushingOrdeana SalaJennifer SalmonJoyce SaundersChristine Scelzo & Deanna ScelzoJ. E. SchererNona SchmidtLaura SchugDiane SeifertSemper Fi CompanyHarry & Bonnie (Gates) ShafferJudy ShealyDavid & Rosemary ShoemakeMartha ShugarsLeonard Siward IHO Alan RobandtDiane SkibbeDiane Skibbe IMO Lester W. SkibbeDiane Skibbe IMO Jim MeskoElizabeth SlotnickDale & Ladonna Smith IMO Bill MottlMargaret (Foster) SmithNancy Smith

Southwest Michigan Farmers For Responsible Water Use

Gretchen StampNick & Sarah StanageJohn StanfordRuss StephensDonald W. & Joyce StibbsKurt & Jolene StiverRuth StoanRichard & Sandra StollVirginia E. StrayerBarbara StrlekarStephen Sullivan & Erin McKeanLou SutherlandThomas SwartzThomas Swartz IMO Bob GodfreyRichard Swem Jr.Alan and Roxane TaylorThe McLoughlin Family FoundatonBeverly (Wiatrolek) ThielThursday Afternoon Card ClubCarol Thurston Irrevocable TrustMary TompiEileen ToneyDavid Trelease & Marilyn QuackenbushKirk & Brenda Tucker IMO Bill Mottl

David & Deborah TuttleTyler AutomotiveRoger & Janie Ulane IMO Juli K. Strayer

& Robert C. StrayerUnderground Railroad Society of Cass CountyUnited Federal Credit UnionJerrold & Gretchen Van DykeClarence & Janet VanlearMichael & Diane VecellioThomas & Jill Vihtelic IMO Robert F. GodfreyNancy VylonisWalmart Store #2010Walter E. Schirmer Jr. EstateJames & Laurel WardSusan WatsonWalter & Nila WellsPeter WienkeRobert WilsonWolverine Electrical Wolverine Electrical IMO Chris MessnerDonald Woodhouse & Lauren Woodhouse

SpauldingStephen K. Woods, P.C. IMO Phyllis C. WilliamsMichael & Valerie Sue Wurn IMO Leon WilliamsRobert & Carol WursterG. Toms & Marjorie Yarger

2017-2018 Donors

PROMISE BOARDJeff Curry, ChairTim DonahueJerry FlenarJeanne HarrisBill MarxLloyd MillerDorothy MottlJeremy SchaefferJason SmithAndrea van der Laan

PROMISE COMMITTEE OUTREACHSonia BarlowBarbara CraigTim DonahueCandice EldersBarbara GordonRandy Hendrixson, ChairBill MarxMike O’BrienKrista ParinMeg PauletteNate Swords


O ften, caring people remember Michigan Gateway Community Foundation in their wills, but are not recognized for their gifts to their favorite charitable cause until they pass away. The Legacy Society was created to acknowledge people who have made a bequest and give their permission to the Foundation to use their names to encourage others to act charitably

during their lifetimes.

Building on the foresight of our founding members, these people have made endowment gifts totaling more than $10,000, or have notified the Foundation of a planned gift through their estate, or via a charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, or similar planned gift vehicle.

Thank you for including Michigan Gateway Community Foundation in your charitable gift plan!

Legacy Society

FOUNDERS

B.R. Desenberg*Harry Kennedy*Walter Schirmer*Phil Sexton*

(* — deceased)

Caryl Beck-Miller*Bruce* and Ila BigfordCharles Bombardie*Gail and Charlie BorlandNancy O. Butler*Lucille B. Coles*Mrs. Robert Cone*The Coulston FamilyDale and Helen Cropsey*Jane S. Davis*Mrs. B.R. Desenberg*Lou and Cathy DesenbergJanet Long Brand DiewaldEmily EganJeanne Griffin*Maurice S. Hahn*Kathryn Hess*Gail HibbardMrs. Roma HolmesCharles B. Huizenga*Rudy and Karin KappeMargaret LarsonAlbert and Deana Lillie*Ross Linsenmier*Mr. and Mrs. Ted MajerekRex and Doris McCombs

Pat and Diane McCulloughRobert H. McCulloch*Barbara MonroeDorothy PesaventoMrs. Marilyn PooleDr. Joseph L. Roti RotiWilliam* and Bertha RunkewichWalter E. Schrimer, Jr.*Lawrence SehyTex and Nancy SheteronLester* and Diane SkibbeFrank “Mac” and Joanne SimsDan L. and Patricia J.* SmithMahlon and Thelma Smith*Dr. and Mrs. Scott SullivanRichard SwemDale and Mona ThomasDon* and Kay TrullMr. and Mrs. Tom TylerTaylor (Tim) Tyler*Ralph VosburghBarbara Walkden*Jack and Nedra WalkdenWalter and Nila WellsDonald and Lauren Woodhouse

Individual Members (* — deceased)

Ramer Products Clark Engineering ServicesEVI Audio Chemical Bank Shoreline

Two additional donors qualify for this recognition, but prefer anonymity.

Corporate Members

Karen LeblangLeighton-Oare Foundation IMO Nancy O. ButlerJanice LeiterBrenda LeonardStephen LesterSheila LetcherLifecare AmbulanceAlbert & Deana Lillie TrustMichel ListenbergerJim ListerBrett & Shannon LoseeJoan LyonsPeter & Mary LysyKim MacgregorMagee CorporationBeth MaharMichael and Sally MaloneMichael and Linda ManicaDonavon MarbleMarcellus Community Schools IHO Walter &

Joan MroczekMarcellus Community Schools IMO Beatrice

PorathMarcellus Community Schools IMO Patricia

SmetanaMarcellus Community Schools IMO Shirley G.

BishopMarcellus Community Schools IMO Stanley E.

WildesMarcellus Community Schools IMO Yakez

SemarkAlan & Claire Martin IMO Bill MottlJon MartinSarah MathewsThelda MathewsRonald & Katherine McAdamJack McClellan IMO Don TrullJack McClellan IMO Jeanne WalkdenJack McClellan IMO Marian JenkinsJB McCombs IMO Sherri Sutterfield

RosenhagenJB McCombs IMO Betty FreyJB McCombs IMO Carl & Jane McCombsJB McCombs IMO Mick McCombsRex & Doris McCombs IMO Betty J. Frey

Rex & Doris McCombs IMO Jay & Cecile McCombs

Rex & Doris McCombs IMO Joan PeckRex & Doris McCombs IMO Margaret Jane

McCombsPatricia (Pfefferle) MeadowsThomas & Susan Meldrim IMO Lynn WilliamsSharon MelkoDan MetzgerMichigan Corn Growers AssociationMichigan Soybean Promotion CommitteeGregg & Susan MillerModineerJohanna Money IMO Bill & Clara StrayerJohanna Money IMO William Paul MottlJane MooneyhamRebecca MooreRamona MoormannCarl & Betty MorawWilliam & Laurie MorlanAntoinette Mushinski IMO William Mottl

Niles District LibraryThomas NolanNorthwestern Mutual FoundationJohn and Barbara NortonMichael O’ReillyOwens Lawn CareWilliam and Colleen PabstPADNOSNancy PallasPaul & Debbie Paolasso IMO Beatrice PorathPaul & Debbie Paolasso IMO Debra SmithPaul & Debbie Paolasso IMO Glen SmallJoyce PapczynskiNancy ParkerPatricia PatanoLeslie PaulCarl & Sharon PeetersDenise PetersGary PetersonDouglas D. & Margaret PharesTimothy & Lori Pierce

2017-2018 Donors


AnonymousMary AalfsPenny Carpenter AbsherRich & Terri Albers IMO Bill MottlMartha R. BaezElaine M. Balok IMO Bob GodfryElaine M. Balok IMO Larry BalokBalok Family TrustJoe and Monika Barker IMO William MottlTheresa H. BassettCharles & Martha (Soucek) BauerJanice Beaverson and Michael BucklerBrian BeckwithR.W. & Judy BellaireOtto Bencze IMO Barbara WalkdenBerrien County Cancer Service, Inc.Carol BienemanIla Bigford IMO Bruce BigfordJohn & Nancy BirtNicolett BisnettKathy Blair IMO Jerry BlairJames & June BlueLeigh BlunierPam Boyce IMO Barbara WalkdenTod Boyd IMO Bill MottlPat & Jane BrandstatterBrandywine Class of 1967 IMO Principal O.L.

VercellioDan BrazoBarbara Bright IMO Betty McCombs FreyBarbara Bright IMO Jane DomalewskiBarbara Bright IMO Jane McCombsBarbara Bright IMO Joan McCombs Peck &

Jeanette McCombs Barbara Bright IMO Lowel Barber & Pugh

AltmanDian BrooksDonald & Deborah Brooks IMO Janet Funk

RachtFred & Alice Brooks IMO Kathy SehyBrown Funeral HomeBuchanan High School Class of 67

Buchanan Lions ClubBuchanan Lions Club IMO Harriett G. FlenarHamilton & Darlene Calvert Jr.Gary & Karen CampbellLinda CampbellJames CarnsCarris Corporate Foundaton, Inc.Cass County Bridges Out Of PovertyCass County Mental Health FoundationCassopolis Public SchoolsCassopolis Public Schools FoundationDavid ChapmanDanella J. Ciastko HesterClarion Research Inc.Dana ClarkGary ClarkKent ClarkRobert & Phillis ClarkKay Clark-CoxKaye Coffel & Nancy CoffelSteve & D’Nece Coleman IMO Bill Mottl

Nancy Conard IMO Gene Conard & Flo Muir; IHO The Teske’s, The Wegener’s, The Conard’s,

Joy Settles & Bonnie MillerMaureen ConboyRiley Cooper IMO Barbara WalkdenRick & Linda Cozzolino IMO Bill MottlAlan and Angela Cramer IMO Bill MottlBrett & Renee Craven IMO Lloyd BywatersDonald & Patricia CressyBeth CripeLouis & Donna CsokasyMark D. CurtisSandra Dalenberg IMO Betty FreyDana & Dawn Stewart Elizabeth DaveyLazell & Evelyn Davis IMO Bill MottlAnn DeanAnn Desenberg Ann Desenberg IHO Lou & Cathy DesenbergLou & Cathy DesenbergSusan Dobrich Atkinson

Brian & Debra DolisChuck & Judy DoughertyDouglas & Mary Weldy Trust Dr. Daniel DriesDavid & Susanne DunlapVictoria Eberhard IHO Jack Hemminger, Sr.Edustaff, LLCEdward Lowe FoundationJeremy EmmiEnviro-CleanThomas & Nancy FehlnerJoan FeinJack & Kathleen Ferguson IMO Marian JenkinsMichael & Jan FerrisFirst Presbyterian ChurchBrian FisherJerry & Lee Ann Flenar IMO William MottlFort Wayne Aldrige IMO Bill MottlFrances Wright Trust IMO Marjorie DalrympleRonald & Marsha FrancisJohn FrizzoLee & Joyce Frost IMO Marian JenkinsLarry & Janice GatesJohn & Valerie GaylorTerry & Nancy GerberGirl Scout Troop #328Janeen GodfreyCharles & Nancy GoodrichStephen & Julie Gorsalitz IMO Marian JenkinsGreater Niles C.F.C.U.Steve & Shawne GreenleafMichael & Marcia GresensJeffrey GriffinBarbara Guse IMO Barb FedorePatricia Habicht and William ConlonRob & Julie Habicht W. & Frances HaidlerPatricia HallowellMichael & Marcia HammesJodi HannapelDavid & Janet HansonGregory & Theresa HarrisonHaslett & Gaynor, P.C.Jeffrey & Julie HesseCharlene Hiemstra IHO Mike Heimstra

Janet Higgins IMO Barbara Ann WalkdenHill’s True Value HardwareBob & Jan HoenkSandra HogerMichael & Kay HolmesDebbie “White” HoneycuttHonor Credit UnionJohn & Charlotte Kaye HuffmanWilliam & Phyllis Hullinger Jr.Integrity Real Estate IMO William MottlJames & Jeanette JesseCurt & Paula JohnsonWellington D. & Andrea Jones III IMO Bob

GodfreyJoseph Norton Sheteron FoundationJeanne JourdanKaren Judd

Gary KachurLeonard & Sylvia KanczuzewskiKanczuzewski Enterprise LLCKay Ohlrogge Trust for the Needy of MarcellusMary Gretchen KelleyDavid & Doris KellyDon KendallAllan KennedyLoreto Anne KissaneSarah KleyBlair & Shari “Gwin” KnaakVirginia KraftJoe & Alice Kring IMO Harriett FlenarJoe & Alice Kring IMO William MottlJayne & Larry LambAndy LaneRoss & Nancy Leazenby

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Cass United Methodist Church Sam Adams Backpack Program volunteers

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