The Donors of the Omaha Community Foundation Believe in Us. in Our First
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2011 GIVING REPORT The donors of the Omaha Community Foundation believe in us. In our first year of fundraising for the Let Good Grow campaign, we successfully reached our goal of $359,000. Their gifts demonstrate the confidence they have in us and in our strategic vision. That kind of support is invaluable to us. The Omaha Community Foundation is made up of a community of over 1000 donors who have collectively given over $787 million to more than 3000 charitable organizations since our inception in 1982. Our family of donors has given over $1 billion in gifts to the Foundation. We serve 9 county community foundations in Southwest Iowa that are affiliated with the Foundation. For nine years, we have been nationally recognized in the Philanthropy 400. OUR MISSION WE ACCOMPLISH To lead informed, effective, and innovative THIS THROUGH giving that achieves positive change in the Engagement Evaluation communities we serve. Coordination Education Facilitation Convening OUR VISION Research Advocacy Building a stronger community as the premier organization serving donors and OUR VALUES nonprofits in our region by providing expert Accessibility Integrity philanthropic leadership. Inclusivity Optimism Transparency Excellence BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOUNDATION STAFF Michael G. Fahey Chairman Mike Leighton President and CEO John A. Scott Vice Chairman Sara Boyd Vice President and COO Paul C. Jessen Secretary Kali Baker Director of Mary S. Jones Treasurer Communications Mike Cassling Beckie Brabec Receptionist Tim L. Clark Denise Cardos Southwest Iowa Administrative Assistant Carey Hamilton Betty Carrico Philanthropic Services John W. Hancock Administrative Assistant Janet Melchior-Kopp Diane Darrington Donor Accounts John P. Nelson Assistant Thomas K. Nichting Sarah Gilbert Director of Michael J. Piechoski Philanthropic Services Mary Reckmeyer Kathy Johnson Staff Accountant Constance M. Ryan Hillary Bryan E. Slone Nather-Detisch Director of Donor Accounts Todd D. Simon Dennis Nissen Southwest Iowa Paul G. Smith Program Officer Maria Vazquez Pamela Pierce Development/Marketing Administrative Assistant LEGAL CoUNSEL Meghan Sodoro Associate Director of Donor Accounts Thomas R. Pansing, Jr. Robin Spitznagle Director of Administrative Services 2011 RETIRED Melisa Sunde Chief Financial Officer BOARD MEMBERS Jerry M. Bartee PRO BONO SERVICES Carol Gendler Thank you to the following for so graciously Eric L. Keen offering your time and talents to the Foundation Susan Lebens Thomas R. Pansing, Jr. BOARD COMMITTEES Officers Donor Acquisition Advisory Gift Acceptance Committee Mike Fahey Chairman Committee Deryl Hamann John Scott Vice Chairman Tom Nichting Chairman Scott Heider Mary Jones Treasurer Stuart Chittenden Paul Jessen Paul Jessen Secretary Carey Hamilton Mike McCarthy Herb Hartman Janet Melchior-Kopp Governance Committee Rick Jeffries Tom Pansing Paul Jessen Chairman Steve Kenney Mike Fahey Susan Lebens Strategic Planning Committee Mary Jones Darren Obrecht John Hancock Chairman Susan Lebens Jim Timmerman Mike Cassling John Scott Mike Fahey Fund for Omaha Carol Gendler Finance and Investment Connie Ryan Chairman Eric Keen Committee Jerry Bartee Dick Kelley Mary Jones Chairman Tim Clark John Scott Mike App Scott Berryman Todd Simon Mike Cassling Mary Lee Fitzsimmons Connie Ryan Henry Davis Carol Gendler Paul Smith Bill Kernen Carey Hamilton John Maginn Anne Hindery Community Leadership Committee Pete Piechoski Susan Lebens John Scott Chairman Red Thomas Megan McGowan Carey Hamilton Jim Timmerman Janet Melchior-Kopp Connie Ryan Tom Pansing Mary Reckmeyer Todd Simon Tom Whitson Pete Ricketts Compensation Committee John Scott Audit Committee Mike Fahey Chairman Todd Simon John Hancock Chairman Paul Jessen Maria Vazquez Mary Jones (ex officio) Mary Jones Sue Violi Eric Keen John Scott Bryan Slone Tom Warren Mike Cassling’s passion for education in Omaha is huge but so are his commitments as a family man and CEO. So he lets the Omaha Community Foundation bridge the gap between his Holland Performing Arts Center, big dreams and busy schedule. 13th and Douglas Street To learn more about Mike’s story, visit omahafoundation.org. SOUTHWEST IOWA COUNTY BOARDS Audubon County Fremont County Montgomery County Larry Beckendorf Kristin Blackburn Dennis D. Bloom, Esq. Joanie Heuton Erika Graham Jim Braden, CPA Brett Irlmeier Danielle Loewe Kevin Cabbage Jonnie Meislahn Steve Lorimor Sherry Carrick, CPA Jay Nelson Grant Schaaf Bob Drogo Thomas R. Nielsen John Sheldon Jo Josephson Daryl Olsen, DVM Donna Robinson Harrison County James D. Sifford Cass County Alan J. Anderson, Esq. Mark D. Swanson, Esq. Royal Bierbaum Susan Bonham Beulah Follmann Bill Cunard Page County Nicholas Hunt Nancy Cohen Elaine Armstrong Mark D. Kyhnn, CPA Linda Lehan Jan Billings Roland K. Landsness, Esq. Cindy Pryor Jeannine Liljedahl Gary Maas Dale McAllister Mills County Jim Millhone, Esq. Crawford County Allen Hall Robert Norris, Esq. Larry Abbe Keith Johnson Charles Agan Barb Mass Shelby County Scott Ferguson Nancy McGrew Robert Burton Lynn Hoffman Robert E. Woodfill Jim Chipman Dave Kock Linda Young Robert W. Hall, Esq. Jim Lohman, CPA, Esq. Allan Hjelle Allen Nepper, Esq. Gene McCool Steve Vary Frank Powers James White Omaha Community Foundation matched a dream that Elwin and Mary Jane Larson had for education in Omaha. To learn more about Elwin and Mary Jane’s story, visit omahafoundation.org. Central High School, 20th and Dodge Street LET GOOD grOW The Let Good Grow Fund supports the strategic vision of the Omaha Community Foundation to strengthen the nonprofit community; to bring people together through collective giving; and to expand giving opportunities to grow philanthropy. The following donors have generously supported this work. Alvine Engineering Bill and Leona Kernen INCENTIVE Becky R. and Michael G. App Carol Ketcham Kali Baker Bill and Bunnie Kizer Carl G. Mammel Jim and Connie Belina Dave and Vicki Krecek Bill March C. R. “Bob” Bell Kuehl Capital Corporation Fred and Sharon Beschorner Mike and Susan Lebens INITIATIVe- Ted and Jeaniene Bolamperti Mike and Mary Leighton Matt and Sara Boyd John and Nancy McCann NONPROFIT Amanda Brewer Jack and Roalene McCarthy CAPACITY BUILDING Dale and Tina Broekemeier Mike and Nancy McCarthy Denise Cardos Dick and Mary Pat McCormick Iowa West Foundation Betty Carrico Tom and Cindy McGowan Moglia Family Foundation Jim and Anne Carroll Patrick McNamara and Aviva Segall Ryan Famliy Foundation Tim and Dinah Clark Joe and Amy Moglia Connie Ryan Diane Darrington John and Anne Nelson John and Dianne Scott John Detisch and Hillary Nather-Detisch Tom and Janet Nichting Todd and Betiana Simon Jim and Marge Eggers Dennis and Linda Nissen Michael Fahey Dave and Sandy Parker OMAHA VENTURE Marshall and Mona Faith Susan Peplow Lou and Donna Finocchiaro Willard and Shirley Pestal GROUP Bill and Pam Fleming Pete and Jeri Piechoski Mammel Family Foundation Jere and Diane Fonda Pamela Pierce Sherwood Foundation Dan and Sarah Gilbert Jerry and Mary Ries Todd and Betiana Simon Mike and Kathy Gross Connie Ryan Hamann Family Don and Jeanene Schaefer Brian and Carey Hamilton Bryan and Heather Schneider YoUTH IN John and Ibby Hancock John and Dianne Scott PHILANTHROPY Terry and Judy Haney Bill and Ruth Scott Barbi Hayes and Thomas Bragg James Hassenstab Mike and Lin Simmonds Jim and Diny Landen David and Melanie Hecker Jeff and Angie Snyder Mammel Family Foundation Bob Howard Robin and Jim Spitznagle Mike and Nancy McCarthy Anda Howe Nick and Kathy Steinbach Tom and Jane Rogers Liz Hruska Ken and Ann Stinson Dean and Maria Jacobsen Chris and Melisa Sunde Mary Jessen Red and Jann Thomas Chris and Kathy Johnson Del and Phyllis Toebben David and Mary Jones Stan and Dottie Truhlsen Bob and Bette Kathol Tim and Mary Wahl Eric and Julie Keen Mark and Tricia Weber Dick and Helen Kelley Drew and Meredith Weitz Mike and Barb Kelly Tim and Beth Wilson 2011 CHARITIBLE GIVING ACCOUNTS In addition to a number of donors who wish to remain anonymous, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve the following donors: SUPPORTING Foley Fund Rahal Family Fund Foster Creek Charitable Fund* Wubbena C. Rand Fund ORGANIZATIONS Fougeron Family Fund Louis and Shirley Riha Charitable Fund Amis Family Foundation Fullenkamp Family Fund Thompson H. and Jane D. Rogers Charitable Fund Dixon Family Foundation Buzz and Becky Garlock Family Charitable Fund J. Emmet and Mary Frances Root Charitable Foundation The Enrichment Foundation H. Lee and Carol Gendler Charitable Fund Wayne and Eileen Ryan Foundation Faith Charitable Trust Lucy Beall and R.B. Graeme Fund Sage Family Fund William and Barbara Fitzgerald Family Foundation Bruce and Marlene Haney Charitable Fund* Stephen M. and Helen W. Sawtell Donor Advised Fund Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation Haney-Naughton Family Charitable Fund* Marguerite A. Scribante Donor Advised Fund Maginn Family Foundation Hanley Family Fund Theodore M. and Sarah N. Seldin Family Donor Advised Fund Mammel Family Foundation Gerald E. Hazelrigg Family Advised Fund SilverStone Group Charitable Foundation McGowan Family Foundation David and Polly Hendee Charitable Fund* Simmonds Family Foundation H.H. “Red” and Ruth Nelson Foundation David and Mary Hilger Fund Bruce A. and Stacy S. Simon Charitable Fund Parker Family Foundation Mike and Christina Holling Charitable Fund Greg and Dorothy Sloma Charitable Fund Partnership For Our Kids R. Dean Hollis Family Fund Cari Sommer Charitable Fund Robin Hill Charitable Foundation Hunt Endowed Fund Donald J. and Lois