2018 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS

1 Leadership Letter 2 Reach 4 Programming Highlights 6 Volunteers 7 Operations & Security 8 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park 10 Construction Updates in 2018 12 Snapshots 14 Development Efforts 16 Donors 22 Shimmer on the River and Soirée Sponsors 23 2018 Revenue & Expenditure Summary 24 About the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy 25 Our Board, Committee Chairs & Staff FROM OUR LEADERSHIP

In 2018, the transformation of the riverfront accelerated significantly, bringing us closer than ever to achieving our goal of completing the RiverWalk from bridge to bridge. This has been an extremely exciting year for the Detroit Riverfront.

In March, we announced that Michael Van Valkenburgh and Sir David Adjaye had won an international design competition to transform West Riverfront Park, bringing a visionary plan for a world-class 22-acre waterfront destination.

During the summer, the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard opened for its first full season, providing an exciting new gathering space among our riverfront public spaces.

And in August, we broke ground on the much-anticipated Atwater Beach. When it opens in 2019, Atwater Beach will complete our vision for a system of family- oriented park spaces along the riverfront, with each located within a short 10-minute walk.

Attendance at the riverfront continued to grow in 2018, reflecting the exciting diversity of our city and region. This year, we welcomed more than 3 million visitors to the riverfront, making it one of the top destinations in the state.

And the philanthropic community continues to lead with significant investments in this mission.

In October, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation announced a transformational investment of $50 million in a 22-acre park that will anchor the West Riverfront and draw visitors from throughout the region.

We celebrated Karen and Matthew Cullen’s unwavering support of the Conservancy with our “Shimmer Award” in June as we announced an incredibly generous gift to our endowment. This investment will support the operations of the Conservancy for generations to come.

And our annual campaign reached new levels, growing by 60 percent this year. These important contributions support the cleaning, security, operations and programming along the riverfront.

We are so grateful for your support. Your gifts are having a profound impact on the way our community comes together. Thank you for believing in our vision and for helping us make the Detroit Riverfront a world-class gathering place for all.

Mark Wallace, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy President & CEO

2018 ANNUAL REPORT • 1 2 • 2018 ANNUAL REPORT At the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, our goal is to reach kids from young to old and create lifetime REACH memories along the Detroit Riverfront...

More than Fishing Fest introduced 3 Million 650 people visit the Detroit Riverfront annually. kids to the wonders of the Detroit River, putting poles in their hands, teaching them to fish and enjoy the unique environment around them.

In 2018, more than We hosted 11,500 12,000 seasonal plantings took place in seniors as they got active with the DMC River planters and flowerboxes along Walkers and our Live the Riverfront Wellness the RiverWalk during the spring, series featuring T’ai Chi, Fit Park Boot Camp summer and fall. and Moonlight Yoga classes.

Each year on the RiverWalk and We welcomed Dequindre Cut, we provide more than 150 4,500 kids to GM Reading & Rhythm on free and low-cost programs designed the Riverfront, a free literacy program, to offer opportunities for education, where each child was invited to pick healthy fulfilling recreation, and out a brand new book. environmental awareness. The Detroit Riverfront was designed to help kids free senior walking pro- summer, GM River Days is played host to a number get excited about reading. gram presented by the a family-friendly three-day of excellent entertainment, R3 was hugely successful, Detroit Medical Center, weekend showcasing all health and wellness activi- serving more than 4,500 in which all seniors, 55+, the best that the RiverWalk ties this past summer. kids and their families with are invited for group has to offer. From tall ships Between exercise classes interactive children’s enter- walking and fitness to concerts, to delicious and children’s literacy tainment led by community classes on the riverfront. food and more, River events, the Detroit leaders. The kids also Days is one of the biggest Live the Riverfront Riverfront Conservancy got to enjoy a ride on the parties every year on the Wellness Series is looking forward to holding Cullen Family Carousel, and riverfront. In 2018, the The riverfront was host to a many of the same events everyone went home with a event featured classic number of other health and and some new and exciting free book. R&B group Kool & the wellness activities in 2018 programming in the coming Gang as well as the tribute DMC River Walkers through the Live the River- season. band Beatlemania Live! Every Tuesday and Thursday front Wellness Series. This Reading & Rhythm on morning in June, July and series included fun classes Kids Fishing Fest the Riverfront August 2018 you may have like T’ai Chi and Moonlight The Kids Fishing Fest held One of the most popular seen the DMC RiverWalkers Yoga. People of all levels on June 10th at Milliken events held by the Con- strolling along the River- were invited to meet along State Park and Harbor servancy in 2018 was front or enjoying an the Detroit River to enjoy was a special opportunity Reading & Rhythm on the exercise demonstration a fitness class and even for parents, grandparents, Riverfront (R3), an early from the DMC Rehabilitation learn a new skill. guardians and families of literacy program sponsored Institute of Michigan. The all kinds to spend GM River Days by General Motors that DMC RiverWalkers is a quality time with their kids As the official kick-off to

4 • 2018 ANNUAL REPORT creating fun and lasting quickly became one of the food trucks, music and summer of 2018, riverfront memories. The most popular destinations space for local artists and the “Terrace” as it is Fishing Fest included among the public spaces entrepreneurs every Friday affectionately known, children’s games, a DJ, the Detroit Riverfront through Sunday. was the site of the free snacks and even Conservancy manages. D. Cipher Music Series, Campbell Memorial Terrace free bait and pole rental Located between Wilkins which featured an eclectic for those without the and Division streets along The Campbell Memorial line up of entertainment, equipment. the Cut and situated Terrace is the Conservancy’s including rhythm and blues, around nine repurposed outdoor performance space rap and funk musical acts, Dequindre Cut Freight Yard shipping containers, the located along the Dequindre as well as poetry slams. The Dequindre Cut Freight fun and eclectic Freight Cut near the Lafayette Yard opened in May and Yard featured a biergarten, Street entrance. During the VOLUNTEERS

The Detroit Riverfront Throughout 2018, With a relatively small as Riverfront Ambassadors, Conservancy is fortunate Conservancy volunteers full-time staff, the Conser- staffing information booths, to have a volunteer corps logged more than 6,800 vancy would not be able to leading kids’ arts and crafts that boasts more than 380 hours in service, with the provide the diverse offering activities, checking wrist- active members. That’s majority of those hours of special events and bands at events, handing significantly more than many taking place in the warmer programs along the river- out fliers, setting up events organizations that are twice weather months. The value front that it does without and assisting in the office. the size of the Conservancy. of the hours equate to the help of volunteers. The Conservancy salutes its Each year, those numbers more than $170,000 Throughout the year, volun- many dedicated volunteers. continue to grow. in service! teers can be found serving Thank you for all you do.

Visit detroitriverfront.org/volunteers if you’d like to volunteer.

6 • 2018 ANNUAL REPORT OPERATIONS & SECURITY

The Detroit Riverfront Meanwhile, the Security Conservancy would like to team works closely with all extend a huge “thank you” law enforcement agencies, to all the hardworking indi- including the Detroit Police viduals who make up the Department, Homeland riverfront Operations and Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Security teams. Completing Michigan State Police, routine year-round mainte- Wayne County Sheriff, U.S. nance tasks, the Conser- Border Patrol and General vancy’s Operations team Motors and Renaissance ensures that the RiverWalk Center security to ensure stays in tip-top shape that the riverfront is a safe for visitors. and secure destination for everyone. Despite the growing number of people Creating a safe, beautiful space on the riverfront for our community to gather who visit the riverfront each year, the Conser- is only possible thanks to our amazing operations team and our community of vancy’s Operations and annual supporters who help us fund their work. Security teams always rise to meet the challenge. – Cassie Brenske, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Chief Development Officer RALPH C. WILSON, JR. CENTENNIAL PARK

Since 2017, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has been working hard along- side the Detroit community and world-renowned architects to reimagine West Riverfront Park into a beautiful, family-friendly oasis. West Riverfront Park, which spans 22 acres between Rosa Parks Boulevard and Eighth Street, has been renamed the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park in honor of the late Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Mr. Wilson’s namesake foundation has played an integral role in getting this project on its feet. In October 2018, the foundation extended its support in the form of a $50 million gift to further construction and long-term he creation of this new park will be one of the sustainability efforts along most significant public space projects undertaken the riverfront. in our city’s history, and it will provide tremendous The plans to redesign West Riverfront Park began in benefits to youth and families in our community – 2017 when, with the help and throughout the region – for generations to come. of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, the Conser- T – Matt Cullen, Chairman, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy vancy launched an interna- tional design competition to capture the attention of internationally-acclaimed landscape architecture discussion, the Conservancy Park in Chicago, has been partnered with Michael Van firms. The competition announced the winners selected to help transform Valkenburgh to design the featured a unique commu- of the competition in April the park. Sir David Odjaye sport and park houses. nity-led process in which 2018. Michael Van Valken- OBE, who has worked on a When completed, the Ralph the Conservancy reached burgh Associates, a firm number of high-profile proj- C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial out to the public to better that has worked on highly- ects, including the National Park will be one of the understand what the park acclaimed projects like the Museum of African Amer- most vibrant sections of the means to the city. Brooklyn Bridge Park in ican History and Culture riverfront, where individuals, New York and Maggie Daley in Washington, D.C., has After a lot of hard work and families and community

8 • 2018 ANNUAL REPORT groups can come together tion, the improvements will space projects undertaken The Conservancy is looking in a shared and beautifully include safety and security in our city’s history, and it forward to wrapping up the designed space. Already features, benches, trash will provide tremendous design and planning stage the park is characterized receptacles, and wide benefits to youth and for the park by the end of by its stunning views of sidewalks to accommodate families in our community – this year. When plans are the Detroit and Windsor walking, running, biking, and throughout the region – finalized, a ground-breaking skylines, but when rede- and fishing. for generations to come,” is expected in 2020. The signed it will feature plenty said Matt Cullen, Chair- park will officially open to “The creation of this new of lush green space for man, Detroit Riverfront the public in 2022. park will be one of the outdoor activities. In addi- Conservancy. most significant public CONSTRUCTION UPDATES IN 2018

he Detroit Riverfront Dequindre Cut installation, consisting of Atwater Beach Conservancy Freight Yard five shipping containers In August 2018, the Con- celebrated many stacked on top of one T The Dequindre Cut Freight servancy officially broke achievements in 2018, another to house a retail Yard officially opened to ground on the Atwater bringing to completion space and DJ booth. All in the public in May 2018 Beach project. Since that a couple of exciting new all, the Freight Yard was and was an immediate time, construction has spaces. With much 2018’s go-to destination hit along the riverfront. steadily progressed. The accomplished in the last for outdoor fun, featuring The Freight Yard features site has been cleared, year, the Conservancy is a beer and wine garden, nine repurposed shipping leveled, and stakes are in looking forward to meeting entertainment, yummy containers. The “Hub” place to mark where the many more goals in 2019. food truck offerings and a is the centerpiece of the structures will be installed. Detroit-based vendor market.

10 • 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Tremendous progress Work on the shed structure Stroh River Place a continuous RiverWalk has been made toward has begun and that building Bridge along the East Riverfront. is currently enclosed to The connection features our construction goals Construction efforts to protect the underground a stylish, 40-foot-wide build a bridge linking Stroh in 2018, with even utility work. Once finished pedestrian bridge with River Place with Chene this summer, Atwater marine railings, concrete more projects Park are now complete Beach will be a family- walkways, benches, and and this connection will scheduled for 2019. friendly urban beachfront, new lighting and security open in summer 2019. – Will Smith, Detroit featuring a barge café, call boxes. play structure, musical While this new section of Riverfront Conservancy garden, picnic space, and RiverWalk may seem small, Chief Financial Officer large sandy area for retail it is an important step to and events. completing the vision of WOODBRIDGE POLETOWN EAST

DEQUINDRE CUT FREIGHT YARD MIDTOWN Located on the Dequindre Cut between Wilkins and Division Street, the Freight Yard was one of 2018’s most exciting destinations. Featuring nine shipping containers that EASTERN house a DJ booth and retail space for local artists, the Freight Yard is also known for its beer and wine garden and exciting entertainment and entrepreneurs. Food trucks from MARKET Brut Detroit and Yum Village are also stationed here through the summer, making the Freight Yard one of the most creative and dynamic spaces the Dequindre Cut has to offer. CORKTOWN RIVERFRONT

ISLANDVIEW SnapshotsMEXICANTOWN ELMWOOD PARK

MAY CREEK DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE

PARK DEQUINDRE CUT GREENWAY JOSEPH CAMPAU BELTLINE

SOUTHWEST GREENWAY

RIVERTOWN GABRIEL EGDIRB RUHTRACAM EGDIRB RICHARD PARK RALPH C. WILSON, JR. WEST UNIROYAL CENTENNIAL PARK RIVERWALK PROMENADE

EGDIRB RODASSABMA EGDIRB HART MT. ELLIOTT PARK PLAZA GM PLAZA HARBORTOWN CULLEN STROH & PROMENADE MILLIKEN ARETHA ATWATER RIVERSIDE PLAZA STATE FRANKLIN BEACH RIVERPLACE PARK PARK AMPHITHEATRE

BELLE ISLE

CULLEN PLAZA Many recognize this iconic riverfront highlight for its signature carousel, but Cullen Plaza is also home to many of the East Riverfront’s most popular attractions – including an in-laid granite map of the Detroit River, the delicious RiverWalk Café, a playscape for the kids and Wheelhouse Detroit, where visitors can rent bikes to ride along the riverfront. Cullen Plaza is one of the best destinations for new visitors to the riverfront. Here you can enjoy beautiful scenery and landscaping, and even book a boat tour of the Detroit River.

MT. ELLIOTT PARK The Mt. Elliott Park and Pavilion is a family-friendly space where people of all ages can come to enjoy a relaxing summer day on the Detroit River. The park is beautifully landscaped and includes fishing piers, a café, and an interactive Great Lakes schooner-themed water feature where the kids can play.

12 • 2018 ANNUAL REPORT WOODBRIDGE POLETOWN EAST

MIDTOWN DEQUINDRE CUT EASTERN Formerly part of a Grand Trunk Railroad line, MARKET the Dequindre Cut has been transformed into a 2-mile urban recreational path, offering a pedestrian link between the East Riverfront, Eastern Market and several residential neigh- CORKTOWN borhoods. The Cut is well known for its vibrant urban artwork and graffiti, and features a 20-foot-wide paved pathway to accommodate pedestrian and bicycle traffic. ISLANDVIEW SnapshotsMEXICANTOWN ELMWOOD PARK

MAY CREEK DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE

PARK DEQUINDRE CUT GREENWAY JOSEPH CAMPAU BELTLINE

SOUTHWEST GREENWAY

RIVERTOWN GABRIEL EGDIRB RUHTRACAM EGDIRB RICHARD PARK RALPH C. WILSON, JR. WEST UNIROYAL CENTENNIAL PARK RIVERWALK PROMENADE

EGDIRB RODASSABMA EGDIRB HART MT. ELLIOTT PARK PLAZA GM PLAZA HARBORTOWN CULLEN STROH & PROMENADE MILLIKEN ARETHA ATWATER RIVERSIDE PLAZA STATE FRANKLIN BEACH RIVERPLACE PARK PARK AMPHITHEATRE

BELLE ISLE GABRIEL RICHARD PARK Located at the eastern-most point of the RiverWalk, Gabriel Richard Park affords breath-taking views of Belle Isle and the Detroit River. A lush and beautiful oasis on the riverfront, this serene park features charming landscaping, butterfly gardens, a contemplative labyrinth, fishing outlooks and a whimsical fountain.

DAVID CAMPBELL MEMORIAL TERRACE A popular spot for outdoor entertainment, the Campbell Terrace is a small-scale performance space that features a covered stage and tiered concrete seat walls for spectators. Located on the Dequindre Cut between Orleans and St. Aubin, the Campbell Terrace hosts a performance series throughout the summer, showcasing some of the most talented actors, dancers, musicians and more from the Detroit area. DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS Saluting Karen and Matthew Cullen – Shimmer on the BeatleMania Live!, retro-in- During Shimmer on the River, Karen and Matthew River 2018 spired drinks, delicious Cullen were presented with the Shimmer Award— food and carnival games. In 2018, hundreds of the Conservancy’s highest honor—for their guests, including business As a preview to GM River and community leaders, Days, Shimmer is the commitment to the revitalization of the Detroit came out to support Conservancy’s largest Riverfront. Also, during the event, Rivard Plaza the Detroit Riverfront annual fundraising event Conservancy at its and celebration. All was renamed “Cullen Plaza” in recognition of annual Shimmer on the proceeds are used to Matthew and Karen Cullen Fund grants of River event. At last year’s ensure that the Detroit Shimmer, participants were Riverfront is preserved $4 million to the Conservancy. The grants will transported back to the as a clean, safe and support the Conservancy’s efforts to revitalize 60’s with live music from beautiful gathering place for the community. and redevelop 5 1/2 miles of riverfront in Detroit for all to enjoy.

14 • 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Soirée: Masquerade Greenway adopted a on the Greenway masquerade theme, and while guests enjoyed This past October, Detroiters Oktoberfest beer tastings, donned their favorite an autumn harvest feast, masks and costumes musical entertainment and took to the Dequindre and live artwork, over Cut Freight Yard to support $75,000 was raised to the Detroit Riverfront support the Conservancy’s th Conservancy. The 7 development efforts annual Soirée on the on the riverfront.

We’re proud to support the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and the great work they’re doing for the community. Partnering for Soirée on the Greenway allowed us to be a part of a unique and memorable night for guests from across the city while raising funds to keep the Dequindre Cut a clean, safe, and beautiful space. – Rick Hampson, President of Citizens Bank, Michigan DONORS

Transformational Giving Salome E. and Jonathan T. Walton Family Fund- Janine Pixley and Bryan Parkhurst Mr. Louis Salters Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan T. Walton The Priester Foundation Harriet and Alvin Saperstein Mr. and Mrs. John C. Carter** Mr. and Mrs. Rip Rapson Alan Stuart & Sandra Schwartz Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan* Advisory $5,000-$9,999.99 Rivers Investment & Management Group, Inc. Philanthropic Fund Matthew and Karen Cullen Fund Ms. Amy B. Robinson Alyce and Anthony Sclafani AF Group William Davidson Foundation** Robert V. and Bluma Schechter Anthony and Theresa Selvaggio Anonymous** Ford Motor Company Fund* Philanthropic Fund Mr. James Simpson Dennis W. Archer Community Development Fund General Motors Company*, ** Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Shields Southeastern Michigan Area Combined CoreNet Global Michigan Chapter Hudson-Webber Foundation** Dr. Les and Ellen Siegel Federal Campaign Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation** Mr. Ariel Simon Ms. Darlene Stanfield Ms. Carol A. Friend Richard and Jane Manoogian Foundation Greg and Shelley Smith Mr. Lawrence Stoklosa Carl and Barbara Levin** Mr. and Mrs. Charles McClure** Maurice Staten Ms. Elizabeth Tintinalli Mr. Robert J. Manilla Mr. and Mrs. James B. Nicholson** Ms. Kathleen Straus and The Honorable Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Vella Walters Family Foundation** William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc. Walter Shapero Ms. Julia Wachler Matilda R. Wilson Fund Moscow Philanthropic Fund The Auto Club Group / AAA Michigan Mr. Steve Wochaski Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation*, ** Anne and John Roberts Mrs. Dawn Thomas Hightail to Ale 5k Run Vyletel Family Fund Friends $1-$499.99 ANNUAL FUND GIVING Sachse Construction Mark C. Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Abdulghani SmithGroup Mr. Gail Warden FROM JANUARY 1, 2018 Ms. Jeanette Abel Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wetsman Ms. Kahtleen H. Wendler TO DECEMBER 31, 2018 Wolverine Packing Co. Mr. Ramil Abenales Champions $500-$999.99 Ms. Jeannine C. Ablan Hamilton Cullen’s Cabinet $25,000+ Impact Members Ms. Denise A. Able $1,000-$4,999.99 Gretchen and Tom Anderson Family Fund Ms. Megan Aboona Bank of America Jeffrey Antaya Fund Ms. Sana Aboona Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Broderick Mr. Charlie Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Matthew H. Ayers Mr. Dennis D. Abraham Gannett Foundation, Inc.** Atwater Brewery Ms. Joan Ayling Anonymous KaBoom!** Ms. Penelope N. Bailer Brenda and Paul Balas Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Ackerman Edward C. and Linda Dresner Levy Foundation Nora and Guy Barron Mrs. Carolyn Bernstein Ms. Judy Acord-Szczesny Mrs. Mariam C. Noland and Mr. James A. Kelly Bedrock Detroit Mr. and Mrs. John K. Blanchard Ms. Chicquita Adams Ms. Cassie Brenske Mr. David Brown Dr. Marguerite Adams David Page Society Campari America Susan Goethel Campbell Ms. Doris Adler $10,000-$24,999.99 Darlene Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Colon Carmichael Adult Learning Institute City Club Apartments Ms. Marcia Chun J. Ajlouny Richard and Mona Alonzo Fund Avern Cohn Fund Ms. Cristina Demaria Alan C. Young & Associates, P.C. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan* Raymond M. & Jane E. Cracchiolo Foundation Ms. Jodi Gaynor Albion Design R.H. Bluestein & Company Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce Ms. Elizabeth Goldsberry Mr. Steven Alexander Day Stroh Family Fund Mr. Patrick J. Devlin Mr. and Mrs. Les Haacke Cindy Alix Mr. and Mrs. Peter Feeney Walter E. and Retha H. Douglas Fund Ms. Kerry Hocker Ms. Carllynn Anne Allen Hamp Family Fund Driker Family Fund Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn Maggie Allesee Gilbert and Anne Hudson Fund Ms. Karen Slaughter-DuPerry Ms. Yalonda Howze The Alliance Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church Mr. Richard C. Kaufman Marjory and Donald Epstein Ms. Mary Irby Mr. Billy Houghton The Kirlin-Brownell Family Fund Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston Ms. Tina M. Almanza Mondry Family- Mitchell & Diane, Sheila, Britton L. Gordon, Jr Josh & Beth Mondry** Ms. Kathleen Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Richard Alonzo, Jr. Jean Wright and Joseph L. Hudson Jr. Fund David and Andrea Page Family Fund- Ms. Hannah Kay Mr. and Mrs. John M. Amberger Imbibe Media Inc.- Negroni Week Mr. Mark Page, Mr. Jason Page and Jennifer and Curt Kulczycki Mr. Charles Anderson Ms. Julie Hoskow and Ms. Sarah Page Burgess Denise and Jamie Jacob Mr. Michael Lamping Mr. and Ms. David B. Andrews and Mr. James Burgess Paula and Henry Lederman M. Jacob & Sons Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ankers Joe and Jennifer Parke** Ms. Erica Lo Mr. and Mrs. John E. Marshall, III Ms. Georgia J. Annas Pierce Family Fund** Ms. Lindsay Marciniak Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. Anonymous Pam Rodgers Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mark Ms. Joan Morgan Ms. Linda Ard Elizabeth, Allan and Warren Shelden Fund David and Megan Massaron Mrs. Donna Myer Ms. Alisa Armstrong Ms. Jacqueline Stefko Mr. Darin McKeever Mr. Patrick O’Donohue Ms. Janet Arnold Tom and Laura Trudeau** Ms. Neesha Modi Cathy and John Olszewski Mr. and Mrs. Richard Astrein Mr. Frank Venegas and Ms. Laurie Sall Dr. Bob Pettapiece Ms. Julie Reno Akwan C. Ateghang

*total includes restricted gifts ** total includes gifts in support of Capital projects

“The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is an asset for our entire community, and we are proud supporters of this important work to transform and maintain this gem. The riverfront is one of the places we always take out of town friends and family to see when they visit.” – Sarah H. McClure, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Board Member

16 • 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Friends (cont.) Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Bleznak Ms. Henrietta Carson Ms. Nancy Darnell Mr. Jerry Bloom Ms. Faire Carter Alex Davis Ms. Cynthia A. Austin Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bluth Mr. and Mrs. Kevin D. Carter Brother Mary L. Davis Ms. Hazel Austin Ms. Nancy E. Bogan Ms. Lynne F. Carter Ms. Paula Davis Mr. and Ms. Bruce J. Auten Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bolam Ms. Jean Casey Mr. and Mrs. Daryl A. Dawes Russell and Sandra Ayers Ms. Sandra J. Boland Ms. Sheila M. Cassidy Ms. Martha J. Day Ms. Phyllis Bacot Mr. and Mrs. Ted R. Bonkowski Mr. Frank C. Cassise Mr. and Ms. Raymond H. DeArmit Mr. and Ms. Charles Baier Ms. Mary Bonnici Mr. Dennis H. Cavanaugh Deeplands Garden Club Mr. Douglas Bajor Ms. Esther Bostick Ms. Elin Chambers Mrs. Kelly Dehn Mr. Charles H. Baker Ms. Linda Bowie Ms. Marcy Chanteaux Mr. Jake C. Del Rio and Mr. Terry Vernier Mr. and Ms. Richard J, Baker Mr. David Boyer Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Charfoos Zane and Sarah Deland’s Wedding Guests Ms. Barbara Baldinger Mr. and Ms. James Boyer Mr. Samuel Cheek Mr. Thomas DeLaura Ms. Cecilia Balint Sosin Ms. Elaine Bozin Mr. Thomas Choske Mr. Scott Delcomyn Mr. and Mrs. David G. Ballantyne Ms. Lindy L. Braden Dr. Pamela Claps, M.D. Ms. Jo Ann Delor Mr. and Ms. Matthew Ballard Mrs. Eleanor Bradlin Ms. Flo Clark Mr. and Mrs. William F. Dennis Mr. Carl Ballou Dr. Alan Brailsford Ms. Jennetta L. Clark Infinite Holding Group Mr. Paul L. Bancel Mr. Garrison Brame Mr. Nicholas Clark David and Amy Dereczyk Ms. Jill Banfield Mrs. Marla Brandy Mr. Robert E. Clark Susan Derosa Ms. Lois Irene Banks Ms. Tara Bratton Ms. Bonnie Clary Ms. Nancy Derringer Mr. Vincent Bannon Mr. Thomas Braun CMC Estates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David H. Detlefs Mr. William Barbour Mr. and Mrs. Jules W. Breslow Ms. Denise Coleman Detroit Garden Center, Inc. Mr. Toby Barlow and Ms. Liz Boone Dr. Leslie Bricker Mr. and Ms. Tom Coles Mr. Robert Dettling Ms. Angela Barr Ms. La Rue Briggs Ms. Carmen Collier Developmental Therapy Services Marguerite Barrett Ms. Carol Sue Brodbeck Darraugh Collins Ms. Pamela Deweese Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Barrett Mrs. Susan Broniak Ms. Delores Collins Mr. and Ms. David DeWitt Ms. Victoria Barrows Harvey & Marion Bronstein Philanthropic Fund Ms. Diane M. Collins Ms. Mary Dherin Mr. and Mrs. Michael Barry Ms. Carolyn Brotherton Ms. Barbara A. Colvin Mr. and Mrs. Edward Diegel Mr. Dominic Barton Mrs. Faris J. Brown Mr. Greg Conley Ms. Nancy Diehl Mr. David R. Bates Ms. Linda Brown Mr. Brian Connery Mr. and Ms. Herbert Dobbs Mr. George Baughman, Jr. Ms. Maxine Brown Dr. Diana M. Constance Mr. Jean Dodenhoff Mr. John Beagan Mrs. Kristin Browning Barbara and Jerry Cook Mr. Bernard M. Dodyk Ms. Colleen Bean Ms. Ella Pearl Brownlee Ms. Gail P. Copeland Ms. Anne Dolan Mrs. Karen Beard Ms. Marsha S. Bruhn Dr. Patricia Cornett, PhD Mr. Don Dolan The Been and Golaszewski Families Ms. Lesa K. Buckland Ms. Lindsay Coronel Mr. Andrew P. Doornaert Mr. David M. Belanger Ms. Jeri Burger Ms. Melissa Costello Ms. Francine A. Dorn Ms. Angela Bell Mr. and Mrs. John D. Burke Robert and Michelle Costello Fund Ms. Lish Dorset Mr. and Ms. Earl Bell Mr. Sam Bushala Council of Michigan Foundations Ms. Brenda Dorsey Ms. Jacqueline Bell Ms. Laura Buus Ms. Lynnette B. Cowans Mr. and Ms. Ed Dreiman Ms. Joan M. Bell Anthony and Bernadine Byk Mrs. Stephanie Coyle Eugene and Elaine C. Driker Mr. Sam Benavides Ms. Regina Cable Ms. Anne Cramer Mr. Robert Ray Duchene Drs. David and Joyce Benjamins Ms. Kay Cadwell Ms. Joanne A. Cranford Ms. Jennifer M. Dyke Mr. Sidney Berkowitz Ms. Susan Cahill Mr. and Mrs. Steven Crawford Ms. Lorine Earl Ms. Anaruth Bernard Ms. Carol Caldwell Mrs. Paula R. Creed EarthShare Chapters Kenneth Bernard Mr. Stephen Calkins Mr. Nelu Cristof John Ecclestone Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bernbeck Mr. and Ms. Paul A. Calligaro Kristine Crlencic Ms. Adrienne Edmonson Berry Fund for Sharing Raymond and Karen Caloia Fund Mr. and Mrs. William J. Crossland Ms. Elizabeth Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Rick Berschback Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Camden Mr. Harold Cruger Mr. Kenneth Eichhorn and Ms. Pauline Everette Mr. Thomas Besemer Mr. and Ms. Jack L. Camilleri Ms. Diane Cushing Ms. Erin Einhorn Mr. Wyatt Beyer Mr. John Camp Ms. Bernadette Cusmano His Excellence Is Exellent Dr. Ashok S. Bhagwat and Ms. Helen Gay Mr. and Mrs. James N. Candler Ms. Lauerine M. Cybulski Ms. Lisa Eitel Campbell Mr. Keith R. Bielaczyc Ms. Libby Candler and Mr. Dan Hughes Mrs. Margaret Czelada Ms. Frances Eldis Ms. Carrie M. Billington Ms. Margaret A. Carden Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Daly Lisa Eldredge Mr. McCluster L. Billups Ms. Kay Carlson Ms. Melissa Damaschke and Ms. Anne Ellinger Mr. and Ms. Maurice Binkow Ms. Jennifer Carney Mr. Christopher Holt Ms. Brenda Ellington Wallace and Mr. Rod Birleson and Ms. Marilyn L. Trent Ms. Faith Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Damm Mr. Eddie Wallace, Jr. Ms. Susan Birndorf Mr. Mike Carpenter Mr. Louis Danckaert, Jr. Ms. Sharon Lee Elliott Mr. Stephen W. Black and Ms. Yvonne M. Friday Mark and Mary Jo Carrier Ms. Catherine Daniels Mr. Harold Ellison Mr. and Ms. Brian R. Blatz Kevin and Donna Carroll Ms. Kathleen Dargel Mr. Ron Ellison

Detroit resident James Wilburn goes above and beyond what anyone expects from a volunteer. “He is always willing to give a helping hand no matter what the event or program may be,” said Renee Rodriguez, Volunteer Manager at the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. Visit the riverfront and you might find James greeting guests or even playing his trumpet. “James is always a friendly, warm person who greets everyone with a smile.” – Renee Rodriguez, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Volunteer Manager DONORS

Friends (cont.) Ms. Hadley Mack French Grigg Graphic Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. George Hill Mr. Bruce Friedman and Ms. Julie Goddard Reverend Joseph A. Grimaldi Ms. Sharon HIll Mr. Charles Elser Cook and Friedrich Mr. Matthew Grimes Mrs. Elisa Hilton Ms. Elizabeth Eltunk Mr. David Friedrichs Ms. Patricia Grodecki Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hindelang Jan Elvekrog Ms. Rachel Frierson and Mr. Graham Davis Ms. Emily C. Grogan Ms. Beverley J. Hines Marshelle R. Embry Ms. Sarah Fujiwara Anonymous Ms. Joan Hines Mr. Frederick E. Emmerson Ms. Olive Fulton Mr. David R. Guest Thomas Hinsberg and Constance Soma Sister Anne Eppig Mr. and Mrs. John Gagliano Mr. Bill Guisinger Ms. Patricia Hinton Ms. Patricia Anne Eppley Ms. Pamela R. Galloway Ms. Pat Gumm Ms. Mary Ann Hisle Ms. Aimee Ergas and Mr. Tor Shwayder Mr. and Mrs. Antoine J. Garabaldi Mr. Larry Gussin Ms. Latoya Hobson Mr. and Mrs. James Ernst Ms. Christina Garber Mr. and Mrs. George J. Haberer Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Hocker Ms. Florence I. Ernzen Mr. Stephen Garcia Mr. and Ms. Sam Haberman Ms. Valerie Hodge Mr. Randy Eschels Ms. Virginia A. Garner Ms. Dora Hagan Mr. Jordan Hodges Ms. Patricia Estrada Mr. Andree Garrett Mr. Robert Hage Ms. Kim Bloink Claude and Laverne Ethridge Mr. John Gawlik Ms. Sharon K. Hall Drs. Paul B. Hoke and Carol D. King Ms. Joan Y. Ettinger Ms. Laura C. Gazall Ms. Suzanne Hall Mr. and Mrs. Michael Holcomb Ms. Emilie Evans and Mr. Peter Kadushin Ms. Julie Geisinger Ms. Patricia Haller Mr. and Mrs. Martin W. Hollander Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Evelyn Ms. Roberta George Mr. and Mrs. William T. Halls Ms. Patricia L. Holsey Ann M. Fafford Dr. and Mrs. Tobias George Mr. and Ms. Herbert Halvorson Ms. Christine Hope Ms. Julie Fairbrother Mrs. Byron Gerson Mrs. Erma L. Hamilton Ms. Janet Hornett Mr. Randy Falk Ms. Patricia Gilliam Anonymous Ms. Mary O. Horton Bischoff Mr. and Mrs. William J. Falzon Ms. Pauline J. Givens Ms. Kathleen W. Hammond Ms. D’Anna E. Hosey Savage Mary and Michael Farley Ms. Judy Glassman Ms. Jacqueline P. Hand Ms. Alma Houser Mr. and Ms. Reynolds Farley Mr. Curtis Glatter Jeff and Deb Hardcastle Cindy and Barry Howard Ms. Lisa R. Feber Mr. and Ms. Jim Gleason Mr. Vishwanath Harithsa Mr. and Ms. Steven Howell Mr. Ronald Feldman Ms. Julia Gluesing and Mr. Kenneth Riopello Mr. William Harlow Ms. Vialet Hoye Ms. Laural S. Feldmeier Michael Glusac Ms. Pamela Colburn and Mr. David Haron Ms. Dail Hughes Mr. Elmer K. Felton Robert and Rose Goebel Mr. Gerald Harris Mr. Thomas D. Hughes Ms. Susan Fenster Ms. Laura Gogola Ms. Jacqueline Harris Ms. Linda Kay Hughley Ms. Anna Marie Ferguson Ms. Lynette Goins Mr. Ritchie Harrison Ms. Marilyn E. Humphrey Ms. Wanda Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Goldberg Ms. Theresa Harthen Ms. Alma Hunter Robert J. Finkel, Attorney Paul Goldfield Ms. Louise Hartung, Daughter Of Ms. Julianne Hunton Phillips Mr. Nolan Finley Lauren & Jon Goldstein Frank E. Hartung Mr. and Ms. John Huseltine Ms. Deborah Fitzgerald Ms. Carol Goll Ms. Judy L. Hartwell Ms. Christina Hwang Ms. Joy Fitzpatrick Mrs. Cynthia Gonzalez Ms. Lark Haunert Mr. H. Greydon Hyde and Mrs. Christine Burnard Fleetwood Collision Mr. Paul Goodman Ms. Arleen Havern Mr. Paul Hynes Ms. Martha Fleischman Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Gordon Ms. Jeaneane D. Havstad Mr. and Ms. Dominic Iannuzzi Leah Fleming Ms. Eileen M. Gossett Mr. Gary M. Hawkins Ms. Georgiana Imbriaco Ms. Mabel Flowers Ram S. Goswami Mr. Russell L. Hayward Ms. M. Cecilia Indyk Mr. and Mrs. Rick Flynn Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Gotfredson Mr. Don Healy Ms. Margaret Innis Ms. Dorothy A. Follette Ms. Mary L. Goyette Mr. Robert Healy Institute for Individual and Group Psychotherapy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fontichiaro Mrs. Joy Gradin Anita Heap Ms. Terese Ireland Salisbury Mr. and Mrs. James Foran Ms. Deena Graham Ms. Cynthia Heath Ms. Carol Irvine Mrs. Theresa Foremski The T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Ms. Leslie Heck J.J. Isenhour Mr. and Ms. Saul Forman Mr. and Mrs. David B. Grant Joel Richard Heeres Ms. Lavonia Ann Ives Mr. Bruce Forni Ms. Brenda Green Ms. Elizabeth Hegedus Ms. Carla Joy Ivey Mrs. Natalie Fotias John E. Green Company E.R. Heitkamp Ms. R. Yvette Ivie Mrs. B.Yvonne Fowler Ms. Mattie Green Ms. Loretta V. Hemingway Mr. and Ms. Alvin J. Iwrey Ms. Therese J. Fowler Max and Phyllis Green Ms. Anna A. Henning Mr. and Mrs. Roger Jacklyn Ms. Nancy Fox Mr. Todd Green Mr. and Mrs. Randy Henry Mr. Carlson Jackson Ms. Anne C. Fracassa Ms. Mona Greenbaum Mr. Jeffrey Hephner Mr. Cecil R. Jackson Jack and Kathy Frakes Jayson and Laurie Greenberg Ms. Rose Hepner Mr. George W. Jackson, Jr. Ms. Betty J. France Mr. and Ms. Mark Greene Ms. C. Gloria Hepp Dr. and Mrs. Ian T. Jackson Luci Franco Ms. Nancy Greenia Mr. Walter Heron Ms. Marilyn Jackson Mr. and Mrs. David Frank Ms. Judith E. Griffie Ms. Mary Herring Ms. Regina Jackson Mr. Robert E. Franklin Ms. Shayla Griffin Ms. Leslie Herskovitz Ruby M. Jackson Mr. and Ms. Matthew Franzen Thomas and Elizabeth Griffith Fund Lynda Hicks Carlton and Wendy Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Sante Fratarcangeli Griffith/Manley Family Ms. Judith A. Hill Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Laura Jacobi

“Being a member of the Community Advisory Team has been an amazing experience. I especially enjoy engaging with my fellow Detroiters and learning about their many visions for this exciting new destination that is changing the way we think about public spaces in our city.” – Denise Kennedy, Community Advisory Team Member

18 • 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Friends (cont.) Ms. Kristine Kidorf Ms. Jayne E. Lanigan Ms. Caroline Marks Mr. Robert Kippola Ms. Donna Lappa and Ms. Lou Ann Taft Ms. Lisa Marra Ms. Connie Jacobs Ms. Stella B. Kirby The Clarkins Mr. and Ms. Robert W. Marshall Ms. Karla Jaeger Mr. Dennis Kirchoff Mr. Ronald Latiff Edward and Dorothy Martel Mr. Thomas Jankowski Ms. Deborah Kirkland Mr. William G. Lawrence James and Karen Martin Family Fund Ms. Sarah Jantz Ms. Rose Marie Kirwin Lawrence and Melissa Lax Mr. James F. Martin Mr. Burke Jenkins Ms. Madeline Kitt Mr. Allan P. Le Chard Ms. Maxine Blount Martin Ms. Nikki Jenkins Mr. David L. Klaasen Edwin and Barbara Leake Mr. Michael Martin Ms. Rosemarie Jerzylo Mr. George H. Klaetke Mr. Sean Leatherbury Mr. and Ms. Mike Martin Ms. Barbara J. Johnson Ms. Irma E. Klaetke Ms. Carol L. Lee Ms. Shirley J. Martin Bruce and Christine Johnson Ms. Jean Klarich Dr. and Mrs. Todd Leff Mr. and Mrs. Michael Martino Mr. Lavoid Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kleiman Mrs. Susan Leithauser-Yee Ms. Betty Mathews-Lattimore Ms. Lillian Johnson Ms. Diane J. Klein Ms. Sandra Lennox Ms. Betty Matthews Ms. Phyllis A. Johnson Mr. Jerry Klein Ms. Susie Lenzo Dr. Theresa Mattison Ms. Sandra Johnson Michael and Mary Ellen Klein Mr. and Ms. Kenneth Leonard Philip and Carol Maus Steve & Kim Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. Klimek Ms. Laura Lester Mr. Richard H. May Ms. Thereasa L. Johnson Mrs. Bernice R. Knight Ms. Libby Levy Ms. Minnie Mayes Ms. Mary Catherine Johnstone Mr. Larry Knight Lewis Tire Service, LLC Ms. Edith Maynard Ms. Virginia P. Johnstone Mr. and Ms. Gregory Knott Mr. Alvin Lewis Mr. Andre Mays Ms. Mary G. Jolliffe Mr. Alvin Ko Ms. Diane E. Lewis Ms. Mary C. Mazure Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. Mr. and Ms. Horst Koehler Ms. Marcia G. Lewis Mrs. Jessica McCarthy Mr. Alfonzo Jones and Family Mr. Bob Koenig and Ms. Lana Vacha Mr. Roger Lewis Carol McClain Dr. Barbara Jones Ms. Colleen Koessler Ms. Kathleen C. Liadis Mr. and Mrs. Roch McClain Pelham and Jimmie Jones Mr. Pat Kolar Mr. William Lianos Mr. Michael McClanaghan and Anonymous Ms. Susan Koleczko Mr. Felix Liddell Ms. Beth A. Schneider Ms. Ann C. Jordan Ms. Jane Konasara Mr. and Ms. Jason Lindauer Ms. Caroline McClendon Mr. Joseph Jovanovic Mr. Marc W. Konvisser Ms. Kay Lindsay Ms. Karen A. McCoy Dr. Larry Juchartz Ms. Judith A. Kotasek Mr. and Ms. Allen Linoski Ms. Rosalind McDavid Mr. David W. Kachel and Ms. Judy Koths Mr. Larry Lipton Rick and Dana McDonel Ms. Tracy Shafer-Kachel Ms. Ellen Kotler Mrs. Marcia Y. Littleton Mr. Alex McEachern Mr. Timothy Kaiser Marcie Strasner and William Kramp Ms. Judith L. Locher Mr. and Mrs. Michael McKee Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Kaller Ms. Kathy Krauskopf Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lomako Ms. Claudia McKinney Ms. Maria T. Kania Mr. and Ms. Gregory Krawczyk Mr. and Mrs. Edmund London Ms. Vicki McLellan Mr. and Mrs. Kristopher V. Kapcia Ms. Sharron Kreindler Ms. Sue Longbrake Ms. Patricia A. McLin Mr. James J. Karagon Ms. Lynne Krieg Ms. Martha A. Love Mr. Thomas P. McMahon and Ms. Kathleen Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Karbel Ms. Elizabeth Kriegel Mrs. Patrice Love Simonyi McMahon Mr. Nick Karczewski Mr. and Ms. Larry G. Krispin Mr. and Mrs. Bernard H. Lugauer Sandy and Mimi McMillian Mr. Sidney Kardon Kroger Community Rewards Mrs. Marsha Lumpkim Ms. Nancy McPhillips Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Kasotakis Mr. and Ms. William M. Kroger, Jr. Drs. Tammy Lundstrom and Kamran Zakaria Ms. Shirley J. McRae Ms. Vittoria Katanski Ms. Mary Krzeczkowski Ms. Helene Lusa Mr. Mark Melendy Ms. Barbara A. Kaye Mr. Roger M. Krzemsinski Ms. Anna Machasic Mr. Robert E. Melkvik Mrs. Peggy Kearney Mr. Paul Kuczma Mr. Gregory Maciarz Ms. Victoria H. Meller Ms. Sakura Keast Mr. and Ms. Richard Kuczma Ms. Willa M. Mackey Mr. Nicholas E. Meloche Mr. Chester Kedzior Ms. Amanda S. Kukulski Ms. Lynn Mackie Mr. and Ms. Craig W. Mercier Mr. Raymond Keeling Mr. Joseph Kulongowski Ms. Sandra MacLeod Reverend James L. Meyer Ms. Carole Keller Mr. Doyle A. Kunath Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C. Mr. and Ms. Arthur Meyers Ms. Barbara Kelley Mickey and Kathy Kurap Anonymous Dr. Josh Meyerson and Ms. Bernice Kelley Ms. Bernice Kurowski Mr. George J. Mager Mrs. Mary Jean Meyerson Ms. Lakiesha Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kurpinski Mr. Duraid Makhay Ms. Deidre Michael Mr. Sean J. Kelley Rev. Ronald Kurzawa Mr. Steven Makowski Mr. John Michalski, Jr. Joel Kellman Mr. Ronald P. Kustra Mr. William Mamo Ms. Mabel J. Midgett Ms. Velda Kelly Ms. Mary Lou La Torre Mr. Alexander Mamutov Dr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Migdal Ms. Janet Kelman Mr. Robert B. Ladnier Ms. Ann Mandelbaum Mann Mr. Keith Milenius Ms. Karla Kerber Mr. Henry Lambertz Mr. and Ms. Jerome Manofsky Mr. and Ms. Gordon T. Miles, Sr. Ms. Ann Kerwin Ms. Janice Landis Mr. Larry Marbury Nacheryl Miles Ms. Cheryl Ketelhut Mr. Richard Landuyt Ms. Adrianna Marchella-Risveglia Anonymous Mr. Alan F. Kevwitch Mr. Robert C. Langdon and Ms. Victoria Booker Mr. John Marcicky Ms. Emily Miller Ms. Tonya Kidd Ms. Patricia Langs Ms. Michele Marine Ms. Laura Miller

“General Motors is proud to be a founding partner of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. One of the ways we showcase our partnership is by bringing story books to life through the Reading and Rhythm on the Riverfront program. It has reached more than 20,000 children and helped foster their love of reading.” –Terry Rhadigan, Executive Director, Corporate Giving for General Motors DONORS

Friends (cont.) Mr. and Mrs. Randy Ordway Barbara Prusak Dr. Robert Ruskin Ms. Susan Oser Mr. and Ms. Thomas J. Putters Ms. Sherilyn Russell Mark and Lisbeth Miller Ron and Phyllis Ostroff and Family Ms. Loretta Pye Ms. Sandra Rutkowski Ms. Mary Miller Ms. Deborah Ouimet Mr. L. Allen Pyke RVS & Associates, Inc. Mr. Thomas Miller P & M Properties, Inc. Ms. Karen A. Quanstrom Ms. Loretta Ryder Ms. Nancy Minckler Mrs. Carole Packla Ms. Cynthia Quince Mr. and Mrs. Todd Sachse Mr. Stephen Minns Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Palmer Ms. Zettela Rabb Ms. Lauren Sack Ms. Ann Minock Ms. Kathleen Panepucci Cathy Radner and Russell Linden Philip and Randi Sack Dr. Mary Minock Ms. Maureen Paraventi Ms. Jane Radner Mr. Joseph E. Salata Michael and Cynthia Miotto Fund Mrs. Shelia Parker Mr. James Radway Ms. Marsha Salley Mr. and Mrs. Philip Mistretta Mr. Marc Pasco Mrs. Nora N. Ramirez Mr. Allen Salyer Ms. Barbara Mitchell Ms. Linda Pastucha Ms. Vernell Ramsey Mr. Joseph Samulowicz Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Mitchell Bobbie Patt and Fred Fechheimer Ms. Anna J. Rankin Michele and Edgar Sanchez, Sr. Mrs. Ashley Mobley Ms. Ardena Patton Ms. Adele Rapport Ms. Carol Sanders Susan Molina Cynthia E. Patton-Johnson Ms. Ruth F. Rattner Ms. Emma Sanders D.C. Moore Ms. Alice G. Pavlat Mr. George Raub Mr. Greg Sandlund Mr. Jeffrey L. Moore and Ms. Anita Paylor Mrs. Louise Rayburn Mr. Alec Sanger Mrs. Mari Anne Guidobono Ms. Tracy Paynter Mr. Robert Rayl Ms. Shira Saperstein Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Moore Ms. Era Peavy Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reade Mr. and Ms. Neil A. Satovsky Mr. John S. Moroun Mr. and Ms. William H. Peck, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Reade Mr. Thorsten Sauer Ms. Faye Morrison Mr. Jim Peggs Mr. and Ms. David H. Redfield Mr. David T. Saunders Mrs. Janis Morrison Ms. Jean M. Pendell Ms. Sarah Redmond Ms. Nancy L. Savage Mr. Christopher Morrow Ms. Diane Penzien Mr. Charles Reedy Mr. Charles R. Scales, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Morrow Judge David A. Perkins Douglas and Caroline Reid Ms. Jean Scaman Mr. and Mrs. Peter Motzenbecker Mr. and Ms. Marvin B. Perlin Mr. Kenneth Reid Ms. Alison Scarborough Mr. Bernd E. Mueller Ms. Eileen M. Perpich Dr. and Mrs. James J. Reilly Mr. and Ms. Robert Schaerer Mrs. Adele Muench Ms. Jeanne Petersen Carl L. Reinhard Ms. Stephanie A. Schaffarzek Mr. Mark Muench Mr. Ward R. Peterson, Jr. Dean and Kathy Reuschle Bluma Schechter Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mullen Jane Petrie Ms. Suzanne Reynolds Ms. Lisa Scheel Mr. Brian S. Mulloy Ms. Nevy Pettigrew Mr. and Mrs. David Richter Ms. Marie A. Schimelfening Ms. Cynthia L. Munoz Ms. Kara Pettis Ms. Kelley Riley Mr. and Ms. Gary Schleif Mr. Henry J. Murawski Ms. Karen A. Pettke Mary Ellen Risch Richard and Iris Schloss Mr. Alphonso W. Murphy, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Phillips Riverdale Country School Ms. Catherine Schneider Mr. John Myers Ms. Mary Phillips Mrs. May I. Roantree Mr. Adam C. Schubatis Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Myers Mrs. Patricia A. Phillips Ms. Constance Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Schuler Ms. Anupama Nair Mr. Caphers Philson Sally Roberts Mr. Bill Schulman Nantucket Multi Managers Ms. Laura Pierce-Marutz Ms. Sylvia F. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. James P. Schultz Mr. and Ms. Samir Narayan Mary Butler and Richard Pinkham Mr. and Ms. Owen B. Rockentine Mr. and Mrs. R. Stanley Schulz Ms. Mary Nassar Ms. Roberta Piper Mr. Christopher S. Rockwell Ms. Susan Weaver Schwandt Margaret Winters and Geoff Nathan Ms. Ingrid Pitts Ms. Carolyn Rodgers Mr. and Mrs. Alan S. Schwartz Rabbi David and Alicia Nelson Mr. Michael R. Pitts Mr. and Ms. Dennis M. Rodgers Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Schwartz Ms. Nancy A. Netzel Ms. Mary Plotkin Ms. Maria Elena Rodriguez Mr. and Ms. Richard Schwartz Mrs. Janet Newell Jon and Ann Podolsky Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Roehrig Ms. Marles J. Sciacca Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nickol Ms. Yvonne Poindexter Ms. Paula F. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Sclafani Ms. Lambro Niforos Ms. Megan Polson Lynn Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Scott Ms. Rosalyn Nimmons Ms. Janice Popowich Mr. and Mrs. Michael I. Rolnick Ms. Lee Dora Scott Dan and Susan Noetzel Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Porter Ms. Cindy Romas Ms. Loretta Scott-Bush Erik and Jane Nordberg Mrs. Anna Mary Postma Ms. Elizabeth L. Ronewicz Ms. Janet A. Scullen Mr. Charles Nordstrom Ms. Donna L. Povich Ms. Carolyn Roney Ms. Margaret E. Seaborn Ms. Roselyn Northcross Mr. Steve Press Mr. and Ms. William J. Rooney, Jr. Mr. and Ms. Gary T. Semer Ms. Kara Noto Mr. R. Douglas Pretty Ms. Frances P. Ross Ms. Karen Sergolia Ms. Charlotte Nowakowski Ms. Bonnie Price Ms. Kelly Rossi Anonymous Marcia Nunn Dr. Glenda D. Price Ellen Rothenberg Ms. Caroline Shapiro Ms. Rachel O`Byrne and Mr. Brian Rebain Ms. Mary Lou Price Ms. Harriet Rotter Ms. Marjorie Sharon Ms. Judith Odiorne Ms. Judith S. Primak Ms. Ann Rozich Mr. David C. Sharpe Mr. Michael L. O’Hearon Ms. Deanna Prough Ms. Arlene Rubinstein Mrs. Irene W Sharpe Mrs. Karen O’Leary Ms. Roberta Pruitt Ms. Beverly A. Rucker Ms. Kathleen E. Shary Ms. Ruth Olsen Fr. Edward Prus Mr. Salvador Rufo She Underwriters Agency LLC

“The Detroit riverfront has enabled us to entertain, educate, and enrich our son and develop our family’s connection to Detroit.” –Bekah, Jason and Isaac Lafayette Park Residents

20 • 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Friends (cont.) Ron Stone Mr. Samuel A. Tundo Mr. John F. Wertman Mr. Anthony Stonik Mr. James Turnbull Ms. Marie West Mr. and Ms. Paul Shefferly Storage Pros Mr. Edward C. Turner Ms. Marilyn Wheaton Ms. Doris Sheikh Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Strickland Mr. Karlen Turner, Sr. Ms. Carrie L. Whigham Mr. Ronald Sherpley Ms. Margaret Anna Strobel-Donofrio Buzz Turner Ms. Carolyn White Mr. Mike Shesterkin Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Stroh Ms. Lorraine Tyler Dr. John White Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shettel Ms. Pamela Strzempka Ms. Joanne E. Ugelow Ms. Eulonda Whitmore Mr. Anthony Shields Ms. Patricia Stuckey Ms. Susan Ulferts Ms. Eloise C. Whitten Ms. Nancy Shilts Ms. Frances A. Sturtz Ms. Lauren Underwood Anonymous Dr. Lise Shirtz Mr. Wisakasuta Sudjunadi Mr. Rand Urbin Mr. and Ms. Richard T. Wigginton Ms. Cindy Siegler Ms. Janice R. Summers Ms. Cecilia Van Antwerp Mrs. Gretchen C. Wilbert Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Sienkiewicz Ms. Tamara Sutton Mrs. Richard C. Van Dusen Ms. Mary Grace Wilbert Mr. John P. Siko Mr. Neal Swanson Mr. Eric Van Poucker and Mr. Ronald J. Smith Ms. Alexis Wiley and Mr. Travis Michae Mrs. Susan Silver Ms. Theresa Switanowski Ms. Eva Van Voss Ms. Andrea Wilkins Mr. Barry Silverman Robert Swor Ms. Sarah Vandenheede Ms. Judy Williams Mrs. Lila Silverman Mr. Steven C. Syrett Ms. Dolphine Vanmarcke Mr. and Mrs. Paul Winston Mrs. Delphia Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Takes Mr. Robert Varty Ms. Sandra Lois Williams Mr. and Ms. John P. Simmons Mrs. Kathleen Talbert-Hill Ms. Gretchen M. Vermiglio Willie D. Williams Ms. Shirley Simon Ms. Mary M. Tampakes Mr. Joseph Vicari Ms. Lucile Willingham Mrs. Beverly Simpkins Ms. Eva Tate Mr. Richard Viinikainen Mr. Ron Wilson Ms. Meredith Simpson Ms. Jennifer Tava Mr. and Mrs. Randal H. Visintainer Ms. Vega H. Wimmer Mr. Michael Singer Ms. Anne L. Tavalire Mr. William Vollmert Ms. Bernadette Windisch Mr. John Sivills Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Tayler Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Von Eberstein Mr. and Mrs. Paul Winslow Mrs. Beatrice Siwak TCF Foundation Mr. and Ms. Peter K. Vossler Mr. and Mrs. Paul Winston The Skillman Foundation Mr. C. David Teeter Ms. Mary Vournakis Ms. Evalena Woeller Mr. Thomas Skinner Dr. Allen Telmos Susan Wabeke Charitable Fund Mr. and Ms. Douglas Woggon Mr. James Sklar and Ms. Valerie Hayman Sklar Mr. Richard Temkin Bonnie and David Wade Ms. Marilyn M. Wojtowicz Mr. and Ms. Martin Slepian Ms. Karen D. Terry Ms. Gwendolyn L. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Wolf Mr. Frank Slitti Mr. Roger Tertocha Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Walker Ms. Amanda Wolfe Ms. Ursula Sliwka Ms. Kristine Theobald Ms. LaDawn Walker Anonymous Ms. Carmen Sluter Mr. Nicholas R. Thines and Mrs. Barbara J. Frey Mr. Raymond J. Wall Ms. Deborah Wolney Mr. and Mrs. Erik E. Smith Eva L. Thomas Ms. Mattie Wallace Mr. Brian Wolski Mr. George Smith Ms. Hedy Thomas Captain Joseph F. Walsh, USN (Ret.) Mr. and Ms. John A. Wood Ms. Harriet Smith Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Thomas Mr. Mark Walsh John T. Woodhouse Jeff and Sharon Smith Kuwana Thomas Mr. Michael Walsh Dr. and Mrs. Stewart D. Work Mr. Richard Smith Mr. Sidney Thomas Mrs. Sheryl Walsh Mrs. Mary Worrell Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Smith Mrs. Garie Thomas-Bass Ms. Anita Walters Mr. Charles Wright Ms. Frances Sokowicz Mr. Paul Thompson Mr. and Mrs. David Walters Kalyn Wulatin Mr. Daniel Songer Ms. Patricia Thull O`Brien Mr. George Ward Mr. Jon Wurges Ms. Susan Sosnick Mr. Michael Tiano Susan Ward Dr. Kathleen Yaremchuk Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Spatafora Ms. Brenda A. Tidwell Ms. Forestina Warren Ms. Geraldine Yates Mrs. Joann Spencer Mr. David Tigges Ms. O. Mildred Washington Mr. and Ms. Daniel L. Yokich Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Spiteri Ms. Rosemary Tinetti Ms. Veronica Watkins Mr. and Mrs. Burgess Young Ms. Cassandra Spratling Barbara and Stuart Trager Fund Ms. Kay Watson Ms. Carol A. Young Ms. Catherine Stanislawski Mr. and Ms. Tony Trease Mr. Ken Watson Mr. Michael Youngblood Mrs. Patricia L. Stebbins Mark and Celeste Tremel Mr. and Mrs. Colton Weatherston Ms. Gail Zabowski Mr. Donald J. Stehle Mr. Thomas Trevethan Ms. Audrey Weekley Mrs. Erica Zador Mr. and Mrs. David Steinberger Mr. Charles Trewern MaryAnn and Danny Weingarden Ms. Helen Zakrzewski Bonnie and Kenneth Steketee Mrs. Julie Trimmer Ms. Elaine Weingarden Mr. Michael Zatirka Ms. Theresa Sternicki Mr. and Ms. Donald J. Trolley Ms. Donna Weinle Mr. Thaddeus Zaydel Mr. Robert W. Stevens Mr. Anthony Trudel Mr. Steve Weis Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Zeller Ms. Mildred Stevenson and Ms. Grace Trueman Mr. William Weld-Wallis Mr. L. Pahl Zinn Ms. Marcia Stevenson Mr. Curtis Truitt Mr. Todd Wenzel Mr. Robert Ziolkowski Ms. Diane Stiller Ms. Joyce C. Tucker Ms. Caitlin Werner Ms. Margaret Stoi

Every attempt has been made to honor our donor’s wishes and intentions in this recognition of our generous supporters. If you would like to make a change to your donor listing, or have a question about how you were recognized, please contact us on our Donor Services line at 313.566.8235.

“We take a great amount of pride in the programs we offer along the riverfront. Our public programs provide opportunities for our community to connect over shared passions while serving as a catalyst to improve the lives of Detroiters and visitors alike.” –Rachel Frierson, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Director of Programming SHIMMER ON THE RIVER AND SOIRÉE SPONSORS

SHIMMER ON THE RIVER SPONSORS

Strategic Staffing Solutions Arts, Beats & Eats Foundation Sarah & Charles McClure Quicken Loans Blaze Contracting, Inc MGM Grand Detroit GM Nancy & Karl Couyoumjian Michigan Building Trades The Cotton Family Deloitte Michigan Environmental Council DUO Restaurant & Lounge Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center The Mitchell and Diane Mondry Family Anne and Gilbert Hudson Fund Eagle Security Services Operating Engineers 324 Marlene & John Boll Edw. C. Levy Co. The Parade Company Greektown Casino-Hotel Emagine Entertainment Piston Group Huntington Bank Giffels Webster Presbyterian Villages of Michigan JACK Entertainment GJC CPAs / Advisors Mona & Matthew Simoncini Jefferson Land, Inc. (George Johnson & Company) The Skillman Foundation JPMorgan Chase Hudson-Webber Foundation Atwater Brewery Patti & Larry McLaughlin Invest Detroit Black Lotus Brewing Company pot & box ITC Holdings Corp. Epiphany Studios Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Jones Lang LaSalle Hour Detroit Richard and Jane Manoogian Foundation The Kresge Foundation Lovio George 1.618 Interests, LLC The Mannik & Smith Group

SOIRÉE SPONSORS

Citizens Bank DTE Energy Toaster Truck Schostak Family Enterprises Emagine Entertainment US Ecology Detroit South Diamond Jack’s River Tours Foundation Hotel Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan T. Walton Sr. The Cotton Family Greektown Casino-Hotel C & N Party Rentals Brightview Landscape Service Health Alliance Plan Cellarmen’s Cathy & Kevin Broderick Charles & Sarah McClure DUO Restaurant & Lounge Karl & Nan Couyoumjian LimnoTech Joe Ficorelli Karen & Matthew Cullen Michigan Building and Construction Jackson’s Five Star Catering Detroit Segway Joe & Jennifer Parke Wheelhouse Detroit

22 • 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 REVENUE & EXPENDITURE SUMMARY

REVENUES 2018 ASSETS Foundation Contributions...... $5,802,147 Cash and Current Assets...... $9,203,848 Corporate Contributions...... $520,773 Easements (leases)...... $41,138,961 Individual Contributions...... $462,003 Endowment/Investments...... $7,116,458 In-Kind Contributions...... $2,756,751 Pledges Receivable...... $1,980,319 Investment Income...... $101,941 Other Noncurrent Assets...... $59,552,474 Other Income...... $328,914 TOTAL ASSETS...... $118,992,060 Net Assets Released from Restrictions...... $3,279,359 TOTAL REVENUES...... $13,251,888

The financial statements for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy as of December 31, 2018 have been audited by an independent, EXPENDITURES certified public accounting firm. Copies of the complete audited Riverfront Construction...... $6,442,588 financial statements are available upon request to: General and Administrative...... $1,870,536 Detroit Riverfront Conservancy 600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1720 Fundraising...... $2,560,544 Detroit, Michigan 48243 TOTAL EXPENDITURES...... $10,873,668

Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures...... $2,378,220

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy (DRFC), a 501(c)(3) organization, is responsible for the establishment, improvement, operation, maintenance, security, programming and expansion of the Detroit RiverWalk and associated green spaces.

The Conservancy depends on philanthropic contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporation to maintain a beautiful, exciting, safe, accessible world-class gathering place for all. Since we began our work in 2003, Detroiters have continued to step up and support us through continued growth that allows more access to our riverfront. We are grateful for the trust and commitment of our community.

Thank you.

2018 ANNUAL REPORT • 23 ABOUT THE DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is a non-profit organization founded in 2003 with the mission to develop public access to Detroit’s Riverfront and to serve as an anchor for economic development. As the permanent stewards of the RiverWalk and the Dequindre Cut, the Conservancy is responsible for raising the funds needed for construction, operation, maintenance, security and programming of the public spaces located along the riverfront. The Conservancy’s ultimate vision is to develop five-and-a-half miles of riverfront from the Ambassador Bridge on the west to Gabriel Richard Park, just east of the MacArthur Bridge to Belle Isle. Visit www.detroitriverfront.org for more information.

VISION

Transform Detroit’s international riverfront - the face of the city - into a beautiful, exciting, safe, accessible world-class gathering place for all. MISSION

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy (DRFC), a 501(c)(3) organization, is responsible for the establishment, improvement, operation, maintenance, security, programming and expansion of the Detroit RiverWalk and associated green spaces. Through its public/ private partnerships, the DRFC will support the development of the riverfront district and facilitate community access to the waterfront.

The DRFC will: • Develop a collective sense of ownership, accessibility and responsibility • Enhance Detroit’s image to emphasize its iconic, international riverfront • Create and maintain an inviting destination for all OUR BOARD, COMMITTEE CHAIRS & STAFF

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is governed by a 52-member Board of Directors, which represents a cross-section of both public and private organizations within the State of Michigan. Nine committees of the Board of Directors oversee various components of the project. These include Advancement, Annual Fund, Audit, Executive, Finance, Governance and Nominating, Investment, Programs and Community Engagement and Strategic Planning.

DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY Sandra E. Pierce STAFF 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Reimer Priester Mark Wallace Matthew P. Cullen, Chair Khalil Rahal President & CEO Mark C. Wallace, President & CEO Pamela Rodgers William A. Smith Maria Elena Rodriguez Chief Financial Officer Larry Alexander Nettie H. Seabrooks Cassie Brenske Angela Ayers Hon. Mary Sheffield Chief Development Officer Penny Bailer Maurice Staten Stephan Bobalik Sharon Banks John W. Stroh, III Campaign Director Sandy K. Baruah Frank Venegas, Jr. Will Broner Marvin W. Beatty John Walsh Development Services Coordinator Hon. Alisha Bell Jonathan T. Walton Anthony Casasanta Rachel Bendit Beverly J. Watts Programs & Operations John K. Blanchard, Treasurer Susan White Sarah Couyoumjian David Blaszkiewicz Scott A. Wickens Development Events Manager Kyle Burleson Alexis Wiley Elayne Elliott John C. Carter DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY Public Spaces Coordinator Keith Creagh 2018 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Mary Culler Emilie Evans Marvin W. Beatty Riverfront Development Manager - Peter Cummings Co-Chair, Annual Fund Committee Detroit Revitalization Fellow Thomas J. Delaney John K. Blanchard Rachel M. B. Frierson Patrick J. Devlin Chair, Finance Committee Director of Programming Robert L. Dewaelsche Matthew P. Cullen Dianne Hinton Bradley Dick Chair, Advancement Committee Finance & Development Coordinator Carol A. Friend Chair, Executive Committee Kerry L. Hocker Steven K. Hamp Robert L. Dewaelsche Governance & Special Projects Assistant John H. Hartig, PhD Co-Chair, Programs and Community Mac McCracken Jed Howbert Engagement Committee Director of Security & Operations Jennifer Hudson-Parke, Secretary John H. Hartig, PhD Marc Pasco Laura J. Hughes Co-Chair, Programs and Community Director of Communications Wendy L. Jackson Engagement Committee Co-Chair, Strategic Planning Committee Renee Rodriguez Lorron James Robert J. Manilla Volunteer Manager Arthur Jemison Chair, Investment Committee Alyce Sclafani Kevin D. Johnson Mitchell A. Mondry Director of Development Services Eric B. Larson Co-Chair, Annual Fund Committee Karen Slaughter-DuPerry Hon. Carl Levin Pamela Rodgers Project Management & Robert W. Marans, PhD Chair, Audit Committee Community Relations Executive Jeff Mason Nettie H. Seabrooks Weiping Wang Sarah H. McClure Chair, Governance and Nominating Committee Senior Accountant Mitchell A. Mondry Beverly J. Watts Tanjia Wilkerson Mariam C. Noland Co-Chair, Strategic Planning Committee Executive Assistant to the President & CEO 600 Renaissance Center Suite 1720 Detroit, MI 48243-1805 (313) 566-8200 detroitriverfront.org