Preserving 2017 Annual report

Community Foundation of Greater Flint Our Mission The Community Foundation of Greater Flint serves the common good in Genesee County– building a strong community by engaging people in philanthropy and developing the community’s permanent endowment – now and for generations to come.

Our Values Integrity: encompassing credibility, ethics and stewardship Inclusiveness: encompassing accessibility, diversity and social justice Impact: encompassing agility, responsiveness and effectiveness

Our Commitment We will take new risks, develop new capacities, recruit new partners and play unfamiliar roles in order to improve literacy rates, increase access to healthy food and revitalize Flint neighborhoods.

Our Strategy Catalytic philanthropy. We bring together multiple sectors of our community to embrace a collective strategy for change. We resist looking for ready-made solutions; rather, we engage others to find solutions for themselves. Working together, we can create our future now! Preserving Legacies

Sharing the fruits of our labor beyond our own close circle of family and friends. Sharing in a way that reaches out to the broader community and to future generations. That is the epitome of generosity.

This year’s annual report reflects on the generosity of so many who have trusted in the Community Foundation of Greater Flint to preserve their legacy. That is the heart of our mission. There’s great joy and satisfaction in working with donors who want to leave a legacy for the causes that matter most to them in their lifetime. There is greater joy in the power of endowment, in giving that fulfills our for good, forever promise.

Thank you all for being part of Genesee County’s future. Thank you for loving the community you call home, and for continuing to enrich its future through your gifts of time, talent and treasure.

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 1 2 2017 Annual Report Annual Message

Inspiring philanthropy and capturing the legacy of our community is at the heart of our work. We take great pride in bringing people together in a way that drives community investment and catalyzes the community’s spirit. We do this for the common good and in a way that ensures all people are given an opportunity to thrive.

Our board took a bold move in 2017, promoting a kid from scholarship program was launched, offering new hope for Flint to lead the Foundation. This leadership transition graduating students from Flint. And we accepted yet another signaled our ongoing commitment to an inclusive approach challenge – to transform the racial narrative in Flint through to philanthropy – an approach that listens to and works with the W.K. Kellogg’s Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation the people of the community in order to develop a true initiative. partnership. We are leading in a time where the challenges are large, and the opportunities to make a profound impact are It’s a great start, and we look forward to doing even more even larger. together at this moment in time for our community.

In 2017 we continued to invest in our strategic priority areas of literacy, access to healthy foods, and Flint neighborhoods. We opened doors to a 36,000 square foot, $16 million demonstration school modeled on providing the best quality Isaiah M. Oliver Shannon E. White early childhood education in the country. The Flint Promise President and CEO Chair, Board of Trustees

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 3 New Funds of the Community Foundation

Bruno Mars Flint Flint Early Childhood Mayor’s Beautification Water Crisis Fund Collaborative Fund – Wilson Initiative Fund Established by Mars Force Touring, Inc., this Established by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Established by the Community Foundation of non-endowed, donor advised fund supports Foundation, this non-endowed, field of interest Greater Flint, this non-endowed, designated efforts to help mitigate the effects of the Flint fund will be used to partner with the Flint Early fund supported the Mayor’s 2017 beautification water crisis for the residents of Flint. Childhood Collaborative in exploring state- initiative in the City of Flint. wide policy opportunities and participating in Culture of Health a national evaluation on an early childhood MHEF Expansion of Flint and Leaders Cohort Fund education model. Genesee Access to Healthy Established by the Robert Wood Johnson Food Initiative Foundation (RWJF), this non-endowed, field Gupta Family Fund for the Established by the Health Endowment of interest fund supports Artina Sadler’s Gwen Iffil Award Fund, this non-endowed, field of interest fund engagement in the RWJF Culture of Health Established by Kamal Gupta, this designated, expands the work of the Flint and Genesee Leaders program. Artina serves as the endowed fund supports the University of Access to Healthy Food Initiative. Community Foundation’s Health Systems Michigan-Flint’s Flint Journal Scholarship Navigator. Program through the annual Gwen Iffil Award Dr. Jessie Muldrew Education for a student pursuing a career in journalism. Fund for Women and Girls Flint Early Childhood Established by her family in honor of her 90th Collaborative Fund - CSMF Donald E. and birthday, this non-endowed, donor advised fund Established by the Judy M. Lee Fund supports a variety of charitable purposes. Foundation, this non-endowed, field of Established by Donald E. Lee, this endowed, interest fund supports the administrative and field of interest fund supports general programmatic expenses of the Flint Early charitable purposes in the area served by the Childhood Collaborative. Clio Area Community Fund.

4 2017 Annual Report Neighborhoods Small Grants Frances J. Price Deferred Truth, Racial Healing Program Fund – UM Assets Fund and Transformation Established by the Google Foundation of the Established by Frances J. Price through a Endowment Fund Tides Foundation, this non-endowed, field of charitable gift annuity, this endowed, designated Established by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation as interest fund supported neighborhood data fund shall be distributed to the Frances J. Price a matching gift challenge, this endowed, field collection efforts in conjunction with the Fund for the Flushing Historical Society. of interest fund supports organizations doing and Google’s “Mapping Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation work Critical Data ” project. Harold Steinman and Debra in the community. Golden-Steinman Fund Kay L. O’Malia Fund Established by Harold Steinman and Debra Allan and Barbara Walters Established by Kay O’Malia, this endowed, field Golden-Steinman, this non-endowed, donor Educational Fund of interest fund supports general charitable advised fund supports general charitable Established by the Allan and Barbara Walters purposes in the area served by the Grand Blanc activity benefiting Genesee County. Trust, this endowed, field of interest fund Community Fund. supports resources to foster the musical Truth, Racial Healing and education of talented students in the area of McCombs Family Flint Transformation Program Fund Flint and Genesee County. Education Fund Established by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Established by Hugh McCombs, this non- this non-endowed, field of interest fund builds endowed, designated fund supports the momentum for racial equity and healing in Flint. CEO PSAT/SAT Preparation Program at the The fund supports efforts to change beliefs in University of Michigan-Flint. the hierarchy of human value, to sustain healing and narrative change, and build community practices for structural change using the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation framework.

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 5 Meet our Legacy Society The Legacy Society recognizes those donors who have named the Community Foundation in their estate plan or have created a life income gift to the Foundation.

Legacy Society membership recognizes this special form of philanthropy and annual report. If you have included the Community Foundation in your estate gives you the opportunity to join with other philanthropists who care about plans and are not a recognized Legacy Society member, please contact our the future of our community. Members’ gifts create a permanent legacy and development staff. We want to be sure that we accurately understand and will continue to do good, forever. properly carry out your wishes when the time comes.

Legacy Society members receive many special benefits, including exclusive Call us at 810.767.8270. invitations to events, a copy of our annual report, and recognition within the

Kurtis and Donald E. Lee Deborah Dunckel Donald and his late wife, Judy, Kurtis and Deborah live in have given back generously Davison and are committed to the community of Clio. We to the area. Kurtis is a retired thank Donald for leaving a veterinarian, having established planned gift in his will that will the Dunckel Veterinary Clinic. benefit the Clio community for The Dunckels’ estate plan gift good, forever. will benefit the community they love … Davison.

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Dorothy Reynolds Kathryn Ruth Adamson* Ivan* and Dorothy* MacArthur Dr. Joseph and Carol Batdorf Patrick J. and Terese M. McGuire Dorothy Reynolds, aka Dottie, Jane M. Bingham Mark and Rebecca Miller served as president of the James* and Dorothea* Bolton Kathryn and William Moeller Community Foundation of Greater Herbert* and Dorothy* Booth Lawrence E. and Valaria Moon Flint during its formative years, Philip* and Sally* Braun Gary Oberlin 1990 - 1997. During her tenure, Robert* and Bessie* Breeden M. Harry* and Wanda Piper* Dottie was instrumental in the Caleb Calkins* William and Joyce* Piper formation of the Flint Women and Jim and Kathy Cheek Nicholas* and Donna Popa Girls Fund, the beneficiary of her Carl Conner* Frances J. Price estate plan gift. G. Allen* and Adabeth* Cook Dorothy Reynolds William E. and Pamela M. Steve and Kendra Reynolds Costabile James and Nancy Ricker Kurtis and Deborah Dunckel Grayce Scholt* Wallace Eaton* Philip W. and T. Ardele Shaltz Steve and Kendra Alan J. Ferrari James Somers* Reynolds Raymond* and Elizabeth* Finley Edith Prunty Spencer Steve and Dr. Kendra Reynolds H. Halladay Flynn and Jean Sherri E. Stephens are donors to the Clio Area Craig Flynn Ernelle Taylor Community Fund where Eric and Lauren Gasper Dr. Jack* and Virginia* Kendra also serves on the Gary* and Kathleen Haggart Thompson Advisory Committee. We are Jack* and Lily* Hamady Dr. Allen F. Turcke grateful to the Reynolds for Willie and Wanda Harden Dr. Erick and Gloria Van Duyne their estate plan gift to benefit Mark and Kathi Horton Kim and Ginger Virkler the Clio community. Timothy and Linda Knecht Shannon E. White Roy Lahring* Donald Lee *Deceased

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 7 We saw our members get excited about the new location with ample parking and street exposure. The Center has a new beginning and purpose!

Janice Warner Director, Clio Center for the Arts

8 2017 Annual Report The Legacy of Alice Boyse

lio Center for the Arts. Clio Area Historical Association. Clio CPolice Department. The City of Clio. Clio Cast & Crew. These local organizations have something in common – grant funding from the Alice L. Boyse Community Fund. Since the Fund was established in 1995, over $36,000 in grants have been awarded in the Clio area. Giving Locally Alice Boyse was a trendsetter for her time, giving back to her beloved Clio in her lifetime, and ensuring that the community she loved so dearly would thrive in the future. Harold and Charles A city commissioner for 23 years, Boyse honored their sister’s legacy by establishing the Fund to benefit the Clio area, as well as a Alice Boyse was the first woman scholarship Fund for Clio graduates. mayor of the City of Clio. She served from 1989 to her death When the Clio Center for the Arts relocated into a new location at 3370 W. Vienna Road, on the eve of the November 1995 improvements were needed to the art gallery and classrooms. Funding from the Boyse Fund election. Clio High School graduates supported the development of two new classrooms, a kiln room and art gallery improvements. remember Alice as their English and Latin teacher, where she taught for “The move is working out very well for the art center and the community,” said Janice Warner, 41 years. She also served on the President. “We are having an increase in classes as well as more member involvement.” Community Foundation of Greater Flint Board of Trustees, and was the driving force behind the creation of the Clio Area Community Fund. Alice’s legacy of caring continues today, a fitting tribute to a woman who cared Clio artists Michele Gunn and Chuck Lowell. so deeply about her community.

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 9 The Legacy of Almeda Hunter

n November 1990, Almeda Hunter’s many years of effective Icommunity service and lifelong interest in music were memorialized for all time by an anonymous donor who established a $1 million Giving to the Arts designated fund in her name. Wife, mother, competent professional, hard-working gardener, Since that time, the Almeda B. Hunter Endowment Fund has granted over $1 million for general community volunteer, source of love operations at the Flint Institute of Music (FIM), a testament to the power of endowment. and strength to her many friends – all terms to describe Almeda B. Janie Fleckenstein, a dear friend of Almeda’s, understood her impact at the FIM. She commissioned Hunter. Almeda moved to Flint an artist to paint a beautiful portrait which now hangs in the FIM Atrium where many young with her family at the age of 12. A musicians and dancers see it every day. The inscription reads in part: “May her tireless work in graduate of Northern High School, support of the Flint Institute of Music set an example to those who knew her and empower them to she was involved in many community carry on her legacy.” activities, including the Quota Club Almeda served on the Board of Trustees, as President of Allegro, the FIM’s volunteer organization, and the St. Cecelia Society of the Flint President of the St. Cecilia Society, and Chair of the William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition. She Institute of Music. Almeda was the gave selflessly of her time, and was the embodiment of faith and its power to change lives. ultimate supporter and cheerleader for everyone she knew. She is fondly remembered for her giggles, love of The Jones family waits for lessons in the FIM atrium, a gathering space for families. From left, David, music, and encouraging words. London, Laela, and Venisha.

10 2017 Annual Report Almeda challenged everyone− students, faculty, symphony musicians and staff alike−to dream big, work hard and ‘Don’t let anyone steal your joy!’

Davin Torre Director, Flint School of Performing Arts

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 11 Additional clinical supplies and tools will allow us to have child centered therapy according to each child’s individual preference.

Mindy Prusa President and CEO, Whaley Children’s Center

12 2017 Annual Report The Legacy of Phil Braun

s a community leader, Phil Braun nourished and supported Aorganizations like the YMCA, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint, Downtown Kiwanis Club, Mott Children’s Health Center, United Way of Genesee County, and the Flint Northern Alumni Association. Through charitable trusts, Phil established four Funds at the Community Foundation that benefit the causes he cared about most – mental health, Giving to Health the Corporation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater He expressed his unconditional Flint, and the Community Foundation. love for humankind through photography, writing, art and music. For Philip J. “Phil” Braun, The Philip J. and Sally J. Braun Fund for Mental Health supports community needs in the area of artistic expression was just mental health. Established in 2009, the Fund has made $95,000 in grants to such organizations as one way of giving back to the Whaley Children’s Center, Hurley Foundation, Priority Children, and Ennis Center for Children. community he loved so dearly. When Whaley Children’s Center needed funding for an additional case manager, the Braun Fund met Born and raised in Flint, Phil the need. Throughout the year, about 90 children call Whaley their home. “The funding will enhance learned the value of “giving the case management services to better address the mental health needs of our children,” said Mindy forward” by his father’s example Prusa, President and CEO. and from other community leaders When he passed away at age 89, Phil Braun ensured that his charitable legacy would be a for good, whom he had known and admired. forever story that would inspire other leaders for generations to come. In Faces, one of many books he published, Phil shares the stories of several Genesee County leaders who Clinical therapist Chiquita Whittington engages youth in interactive play. made an impact on his life.

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 13 The Legacy of Cassandra Bronson

enesee County’s infant mortality rate is one of the highest in Michigan, a Gstartling statistic that moved Cassandra Bronson to action. Her commitment to the Stork’s Nest program for young girls was near and dear to her heart. Giving to Young Mothers

Cassandra Bronson is fondly When Cassandra passed away, her husband, Waldo Bronson, established the Cassandra R. Bronson remembered as a dedicated wife, mother, Endowment Fund to benefit the good works of the local Zeta Beta Foundation. Since 2007, over mentor, friend and true blue Wolverine. $3,200 in grants have supported the Stork’s Nest program. She had a passion for her sorority – Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Beta The Zetas embraced the program, a national initiative of the March of Dimes, to address infant Zeta Chapter – and its principles of mortality. Ten girls, ages 16-19, were involved in the program in 2017 held at Academy West school. scholarship, service, sisterly love and Volunteers meet with expectant mothers, encouraging them to keep doctor’s appointments, take finer womanhood. Cassandra especially prenatal vitamins, and learn new life skills. Speakers address various parenting topics and the girls earn enjoyed the Stork’s Nest program which points for participation. assists young, expectant mothers in “We offer incentives to the girls through participation points,” said Billie Edwards, President, Flint obtaining needed prenatal health care. Zeta Foundation. “They use their points to choose items from the Stork’s Nest that they need for Of all the quality gems, she was Zeta their newborn – toys, clothing, blankets, and other supplies. On graduation, one girl made all her Beta Zeta’s diamond, offering the chapter appointments and earned a $50 gift certificate and a stroller!” a foundation of strength, leadership, Cassandra’s legacy benefits the good work of the chapter’s foundation for good, forever. diplomacy, and drive which never wavered.

Stork’s Nest volunteers from left, Elner Taylor, Billie Edwards and Rose Murphy. 14 2017 Annual Report Our sorority has partnered with the March of Dimes since 1977 to focus on preventing premature births, which are more prevalent in minority children.

Billie Edwards President, Flint Zeta Foundation

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 15 2017 Donors We are always thankful to donors who support the mission of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint through their generous gifts. Some donors wish to remain anonymous, and this preference is always honored.

20th Century Club Robert B. Aikens and Associates Carrie Ammons Carroll G. Baker, Sr. and Kimberly Karen Aagesen Louis and Marilyn Alarie Leonard and Barbara Amore Roberson Edward and Lois Abbott William Tyckoski and Stacey Bill and Peggy Anderson Richard Baker Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan Alarie-Tyckoski Anna Paulina Foundation Brian and Mary Beth Balaze Jack N. Abernathy Allen Funeral Home David and Jean Anthony Keith and Anne Baldwin Mo Aboneaaj Joyce Bogan Allen Corey Archambault Bank of America Charitable Howard B. and Nina Dodge Abrams Margaret Allen Architectural Southwest Stone Foundation - Matching Gifts Philanthropic Fund Chris A. Allingham Co. LLC Anthony and Renee Banner Howard and Nina Abrams Alpha Chi Sigma Pledge Class W17 Stephen Arellano David and Nancy Barbour Anita and Inder Abrol Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Beta Madan Lal Arora and Neelam Dutt Tim and Stacy Barden Jennifer Acree Chapter Courtney Asman David J. Barkey Brandi Adams Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Theresa Barnes Janice Adams MU PI Center Oscar and Gloria Barnett June A. Adams Evelyn D. Alumit Robert L. Atkinson Joseph and Carol Batdorf June Adams Charity Fund - Fidelity AmazonSmile Foundation Atlas Concorde USA Juanita Battle Charitable American Endowment Foundation- ATO Board of Trustees Janet Bauer Nathan and Marlene Addlestone Benevity Community Impact Fund Candace Babcock Duncan and Dana Marie Beagle Foundation, Inc. American Online Giving Mary Baehr Kelly and Joyce Beardslee Marlene Addlestone Foundation - Benevity Archie Bailey Ruth Beardsley Richard and Lara Affrica Community Impact Fund Stephen and Janice Baillie Richard and Carole Beauchamp

16 2017 Annual Report Sydney Beauford Sabin Blake John and Anne Buckley Ram and Una Chandran Donald and Carol Beck Steve and Marian Bliss Catherine Buehre Jung Chang Dr. William and Emily Beck Haley Boden Deedra Bumgarner J. R. Chapleski, D.D.S. Dr. and Mrs. Tom and Linda Dianne and John Boerger Ted and Elaine Burbidge Peter and Nancy Chargo Belford Bill and Karen Boike Margene Burkett Jim and Kathy Cheek Joanne Belill Greg and Sharon Bois Andrew Burns Delleen Chilson Celestia R. Bell Sidney Booth Muriel Burrell Jeff Chilson and Family Mike and Jan Benmark Betty and Bernard Borden Lennex and Linda Burroughs John and Linda Chinonis Bennett Telephone Answering George Bosnjak Bush Family Charitable Fund - Elwood and Patricia Chipman Service Dr. Patrick and Jodi Botz Fidelity Charitable Chippewa Valley Schools Sherman and Mary Benson Keith and Kathleen Bowden Rosalie Buss-Petroni David Chrzanowski Berger-Miller Charitable Fund, Lloyd and Sherry Bowen Daniel and Mary Cady Dennis and Lynda Church Schwab Charitable David and Bev Bower Joshua Calderon Karen and Duane Church Andrea Bergstrom Dixie Bowers Cerise Cameron-Grice Teresa and John Ciesielski Randee Bernstein Aretha P. Bradley Ron Campbell Melba R. Clapp Brenda Besant Timothy and Margaret Branigin Janet Campeau Clark Hill, PLC Robert and Sally Bessert Maggie Braunreuther Jim and Elisa Cantwil Wilson and Theresa Clark Beta Omicron Masters John and Ann Briggs Delia Cappel Kevin and Tryphena Clarke Atanu and Vineeta Bhattacharya Edaan Brook Carr Cares Foundation Diane Clements Phil and Rocky Bianchini Reggie Broussard Gregg and Rachel Carrier Donna Clevenger and Family Edna R. Bick Daniel and Allison Brown Napoleon and Virginia Carroll Frank and Donna Clevenger David Bickel Diamond Brown Mark Carter Stephen Clifford Martin Bieniek Gregory and Julia Brown Thomas and Silva Casey Kendra Reynolds DVM Jane M. Bingham Janelle Brown Jason Caya and Janet Van Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Coffield Donna Black Samantha Brown DeWinkle James and Desoline Cokley Peggy Blackwell Keith Browne Mike and Lee Ann Chaffee James and Ellen Cokley Nate Blair Steven and Susan Buck Annette Chamberlain Mary Coleman

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 17 Betty Collins Jeffrey and Julia Cuppernoll Daley DiCorcia Brea Eaton Zoe Combe Cdr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cywin Marvenia Diem Robert Eby Community Foundation of St. Clair Karen Czarnecki Scott and Sheila Dill Margaret Eddy County Nicholas Daddario Crystal Dillard Murray and Amy Edmonds Community Hospice Foundation Marjorie Dahle James and Sandra Dmoch Billie Edwards Ron and Diana Conklin John Daly Emily Doerr Connie Edwards Cheryl Conlee George and Sonali Dass Kay and Peter Doerr Vincent J. Eible, Jr. Jeffrey and Amy Conlee Paul and Sally Davidek Kathleen A. Doherty Kae Eidson Consumers Energy Company Linda Davidson Jason Dokey Eight Point Lake Property Owners’ Dianne and John Corcoran Chad Davis Chuck and Vicki Dolliver Group Cynthia Cotton James and Marsha Davis DonateWell William and Pamela Eland Spence and Ruby Cotton Skip and Nancy Davis Jeffrey and Veronica Donovan Pamela Elder Council of Michigan Foundations Alexandria Dawson Amanda and Dustin Doren Susan Elder James and Debra Coviak Elizabeth Cummins Dean Alice Dowd Eldorado Tile and Marble Clifford and Katherine Cox Elaine DeCou Mrs. John Doyle ELGA Credit Union Associates William Crawford and Mary Brown- Dee Cramer, Inc. Chelsea Dubey Seth Eliser Crawford Elizabeth Delaney Joyce Dudley Tim and Connie Elkins Harlow and Sally Crawford Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Ken and Sharon Duetsch Ben Emerzian John and Stephanie Creasey Flint Alumnae Chapter Patricia Duguid Robert Enders Sondra K. Creasey Delta Tube & Fabricating Alfreda M. Duncan Jack and Clarice Engelhart Al and Kim Credit Corporation, Deltal Rail Claudia A. Duncan Dolores Ennis Irma Crickmore Crystal Demps Dan Dykstra Enterprise Holdings Foundation Catherine Croghan and Kathryn Gene and Jan Dennis Frank Dziabuda Sandra Epps Robbins Robert and Barbara DeSimpelare E&L Construction Group George and Valsa Erinjeri Carter and Jennifer Crompton Detroit Ceramic Tile Contractors Joseph and Debbie Eagen Ashley Everhart Herbert and Juanita Crump Association Ryan Michael Eashoo Andrea Eveslage Kelly Crystal Becky Diamond East Central Association of Realtors, Inc.

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Frederick and Sharon Fabris Allison Franklin The George Fund Tiffany Greene Germicito Fabro Erin Franzen Archie and Roberta Gerstenberger Woodrow and Rhonda Greene Jennifer and Craig Farrington Mike and Nancy Frawley Eileen Gibbs John and Caroline Greenlees Gloria Farrisi Cathie Frederick Linda Gibbs Edna Green-Perry Sarah Faure Randy Freeman David and Linda Gibson Anne N. Gregory Kathy Feaster Wendy Freeman Marjorie Giertz-Alarie Eugene and Rhina Griffel Lillian Feaster Friends of Crossroads Village Tom and Teresa Gisewhite Robert L. Grubbs Mary Felix Carousel Raymond F. Gist, D.D.S., P.C. Gualdoni Family Trust Fenton Lions Club Friends of the Playscape Glendale Builders, Inc. Nicole Gubancsik and Ryan Alan Ferrari Doris J. Frieson Robert Glock Howard Suzanne Feurt Dennis and Kathryn Fuller Kelli Glomski Mr. and Mrs. David Guinn Joseph Fioroni FUNchitecture, LLC Kevin and Cynthia Godin Linda L. Gulley First Choice Heating & Cooling Falding Bishop Gadola Susan Goering Anju Gupta Thomas and Janice Fish Stacy Galarza Debra Golden-Steinman and Kamal and Shashi Gupta Justin Fishaw Ross and Joanne Gallentine Harold Steinman Dean Gura Five Fold Christian Ministry Gail Ganakas Hanna and Peter Goodstein Lisa Haas Center, Inc. Safe Place Cindy and Don Gansen Goodwill Industries of Mid- John and Kia Hagens Mentoring Program Reuben and Dawn Garcia Michigan, Inc. Robert and Karen Hahn Mel and Wendy Flamenbaum Anil and Manju Garg Goyette Mechanical Neel Hajra Thomas and Gail Flanigan Anoop Garg Graff Family Foundation Kathleen Hale Stephanie Fleck Arun Priti Garg Chris and Jennifer Graff Lucy Ham Flexible Automation, Inc. Eric and Lauren Gasper Cerridwyn Graffham Donna Dodds Hamm Flint Jewish Federation Lauren Gasper Lisa Graham Paul Hammond Flint Powers Hockey Andrew Gavulic Rodney and Sheila Graham Shelley and Greggory Hanchett Flint Rotary Charitable Roger and Donna Gedcke George and Peggy Gray Thomas and Lori Hanzek Foundation Gretchen and Geoffrey Geisz Greater Flint Olympian & CANUSA Dr. Samasandrapalya Kiran and Dr. Pamela Flores-Alvarado Genesee Chamber Foundation Association Mona Hardas Hal Flynn and Jean Craig Flynn Sue Genovese R. Moffett Green Wanda D. Harden

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 19 Dan and Carole Harrett Kirk Hildreth Kimberley Hubble Rachel and Brad Johnson David Harshfield Connie M. Hill Peter and Dorothy Hughes Charles and Marlene Johnson Alice and Clifford Hart Dawn Hiller Barry and Nancy Hull Fred and Mary Johnson John Hartmus Cynthia Hines Earl and Linda Hummel Gail L. Johnson Patricia and Allen Hatch Esther Hippensteel Carol Hurand Jacqueline Johnson Paul Hatcher Mary Jo Hobart-Parks David Hurand and Martha Salyers Jesse and Daisy Johnson Linda and Gregory Hathaway Robert and Rita Hodack Gary and Carol Hurand John and Carolyn Johnson Dawn Hausch-Cooper Jacqueline Hoist Lynne Hurand John and Sandra Johnson Fred Havercroft Lauren Holaly-Zembo Sally Hurand Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Rodney and Vickie Hawkins Tim and Barb Holcomb Sara Hurand and Elie Weiss Ronald and Gloria Johnson Tracy Hawkins Holly Academy Kay Iddins Shirley W. Johnson Bruce and Martha Haynes Ernest and Leslie Holman Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Iden Steve Johnson and Mary Gail Haynes Ernestine Holt Jeff and Peggy Iler Urmeneta-Johnson Michael and Joanne Hayes Home Builders Association of Iron Mountain Kristina and Jonathan Johnston Richard and Kathy Haynes Metropolitan Flint Mary Ann Isaacson Al and Annette Jones Ariana Heath Betsy Homsher R. and S. Isaacson Crystal Jones Dr. Dale and Donna Hedding Martha B. Hopkins Randy and Justine Isaacson Gary Jones John J. Hemingway and Connie Cindy Horton David Isbell Janna Jones Palmer Mark and Kathi Horton Carolyn Jackson Phyllis G. Jones Annetta Hendrickson Rob and Sue Houghton Sharinese Jackson Stephanie Jones and Justin Gailitis Ed and Donna Henneke Brittany House Michael and Tonya Jakubic Wendy Jones Paul and Jerry Henry Marla Houser Marcella James William and Delois Jones Benjamin and Sandra Hensel Mary Howard James and Mary Jarivs Nate Jonker Jeffrey and Mary Jo Herbig Larry D. Howell Joseph and Barbara Jaschuk JPMorgan Chase Foundation Keith and Connie Heslinger Zoey Howieson Vijayam Jayabalan Michael and Jessica Judson Highfield Foundation Yvonne, Cynthia, and Cassandra Regenia F. Jeffries Judy’s School of Dance Bruce and Susan Hildenbrand Hubbard Arzetta Johnson Peggy and Dana Jury

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Jonathon Jury Diana Kelly Dr. and Mrs. Prasad Kommareddi Laticrete International, Sally Kagerer Diane Kelly James and Lydia Kopydlowski Incorporated Stuart and Heather Kale Kay and Michael Kelly Herman Koresh Terry and Fay Latture Karen and John Kaloydis Suzanne Kelly Rosemary Kowalske L. David and Dolores Lawson Kevin and Mary Kane Sue Kenkel Richard H. and Ann Kraft Marilyn J. Laycock Michael and Carrie Kane Melville Kennedy Alan and Brenda Kretzschmer Randy and Linda Leach Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity - Flint Harriet Kenworthy Jennifer Krivanek Delois and Theophilus Leapheart Alumni Chapter Kent Kern George Kroner Rita Leapheart-Coleman Dennis and Claudia Karas Ronald Kruchten Lebanon Valley College Janice and David Karcher Katrina Khouri The Krueger’s Jeanne Leclair Joseph and Melissa Karlichek Pravin Khurana Amy Krug Burton and Suzanne Lee Loretta Karpelenia Andrew King Gary and Elaine Krupp Donald Lee Jitendra and Geetha Katneni Kiran Kinra Mary Kruse Timothy J. Lee Michael Katz Reginald Kirkland Annabelle R. Krutsch Linda J. LeMieux Sunil and Vibha Kaushal Alicia Kitsuse Paul Krutsch Lewis & Knopf, CPA’s, PC Dennis Kavanagh Steve and Rhonda Kladder Linda and Gary Kuiper David Lewis Wendy Kean Grace Kleinpell Trust Frederick and Marsha Kump Debra Lewis Carol and Kevin Keane Nancy Kleinpell Janice Kyle Nina M. Lewis Kearsley High School Class of Thomas and Mary Klick Donald and Delores Lada William Lewis 1966 Tim and Linda Knecht John and Sherry LaFave Tom and Kay Lillie Family of Frances and Bud Keck Wayne Knecht LAFF Pathway, Inc. Limbant and Storms Family Hal and Jeanette Keim Bruce and Janice Knight Joel and Sonya LaGore Dr. and Mrs. Michael B. Lindemann Dean and Kelly Keipert Teresa A. Knight Estate of Roy Lahring Handy and Kristin Lindsey Carole Keller Jan Knisely-Simons Chris Lamb Ken and Harriet Linkowski Raymond and Kathleen Kelly Jennifer Koester John and Linda Lamb Links Foundation, Inc. Washington Larry Kelly Bill Kohn Steve and Janine Landaal, Jr. DC Chapter Cindy Kelly Edward and Bridget Koledo Gary and Mary Langdon Little Joe’s

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 21 Live Nation - National Touring Dennis and Lola Manner Betty McEwen Karen Miles E. L. Liversedge Phillip and Constance Manring Paul and Susan McEwen Corneilus Miller Ned Lockwood Martha Mansour Patrick and Terese McGuire Dr. and Mrs. David L. Miller Fredrick and Stella Loeb Charitable Richard and Connie Mark Colin McHugh Duane and Diane Miller Trust Lynn Markland John and JoAnn McIntosh Mark and Rebecca Miller Dahna and John Loeding Marme Tile & Stone Thelma McKellar Nina Miller Michelle Longo Mars Force Touring, Inc. Beverly McKenna Sharon Miller Edward and Cheryl Lopeman Betty and Don Marsh Susan and Arthur McKnight Vivian Miller David E. Lossing Patricia Marshall Dr. and Mrs. Robert McMahan Helen G. Millhouse David and Aileen Louis Albert and Marian Martin Kelly McMahan Dianne Mills Tiffany Lovett Bob and Mary Lou Martin Matthew McMullen Sharon Miner Holly Lubowicki Carol Masse Zach McMunigal Jerry and Rosalee Minor Victor and Sandy Lukasavitz Carolyn Mawby Chorale Howard and Donna McNeal Patricia Minshall Sarah Lyszczyk Doris Maxfield James and Valerie McNiff David Mintz Jerome and Tamra Maben Lisa Maxwell Dr. and Mrs. Kim McPheeters Mirage Granito Ceramico John and Nicole MacDonald Olivia Maynard and Olof Karlstrom Marilyn Megdell-Victor Dr. and Mrs. Jagdish Mirchandani Robert J. MacDonald Wallace and Lindsay Mayton Michael and Kay Melet Shirley and Robert Misekow Michael Madden Megan and Robert McAdow The Merck Foundation Richard and Carol Mitsdarfer Michael R. Madden Heidi McAra Kathy and Rick Merrill Kathryn Moeller Walter Maddox Mark and Janet McCabe Tabitha Metreger Aaron C. Mondowney Madhukar R. and Asha M. Kulkarni DeAndra McCain Metro Community Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home Charitable Fund - Fidelity Georgia T. McCall Development, Inc. Rhonda Moore Charitable Matthew and Jessica McClanahan Michigan Health Endowment Fund Raven Moran Cleora and Percy Magee Hugh McCombs Michigan State University William and Susan Morgan Main Manufacturing Products, Inc. Katherine McCoy Jacqueline Mickens Greg Moriartey Chandulal and Madhu Malde Kyle McCree and Camille Koger- Midrose Realty L.L.C. Motherly Intercession, Inc. Don and Cindi Mandeville McCree Midwest Women OB/GYN PLC Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

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Maryanne Mott Janet Nyholm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton, and Jonathan Phillips Ruth Mott Foundation Jan C. Nyland Garrison Charitable Gift Fund - Nathan Phillips Mark Mountain Benjamin Oliver Fidelity Charitable Sheila Phillips Mary Mueller Isaiah and Shatarian Oliver Paw Palace of Fenton Nancy and Denny Pickard Drs. Bobby and Nita Mukkamala Olmsted Associates, Inc. Edward Payne Carol Piechocki Charles and Jessie Muldrew Charles and Theresa Olson Ronald Peaks David and Pat Pigott Kenneth and Denise Muldrew Kay O’Malia Spike Pearson Pilot Boy Productions Kathleen Munoz Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Alex Peck and Erika Bade Mark and Kate Piper Dr. and Mrs. Kienan Murphy Patrick and Loretta O’Reilly Charles Penn Joan and Chuck Piper Sandra Murphy Jennifer Oresti Jeanne Pepper and Thomas Kate Piper National Automobile Dealers Kristen Ormsby Herman Lawrence and Joanne Piper Charitable Foundation Katy Orr Crystal Pepperdine Randolph P. Piper and Susan Gerald and Lisa Natzke John Ortega Lauren Perkins Stuewer Sharon Y. Naughton Colleen Pace Leroy and Linda Perkins Robert S. Piper Tom and Lynn Neelands Erika Paget R. Clay and Laura Perkins Robert S. Piper and Judy W. Piper Michelle Neelands Joseph and Linda Palazeti Ted and Laura Perniciaro Charitable Remainder Unitrust David and Suzu Neithercut Howard Palmer Donald and Brenda Peters William Piper Honorable and Mrs. Allen J. Nelson Connie Palmer Jim and Lynn Peters Geraldine Pleasant Janiece Newberry Jan and Pat Palmer Sue Peters and Kim Owens Mark and Genie Plucer Nichols Barber Shop Randy and Leanne Panduren Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Linda A. Pohly, P.C. Dennis and Karen Nichols Caroline Panzer Community Foundation Roger and Kristin Polk Donald and Ersel Nichols David and Joanne Panzlau David and Rebecca Pettengill Jon and Shannon Polk Julia and John Nielsen Tyrone Parker Brian and Sheila Petty Nicholas and Donna Popa Linda and Wayne Nierman Nancy Parkin Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. - Gamma Joshua Pope Ryan and Kimberly Niles Richard and Sandra Partlo Delta Chapter David and Pamela Powell Robin Nitz Samuel Passmore Gwendolyn A. Phillips Raymond Prendergast Matt and Jill Norwood Mehul and Kiran Patel Harry and Debra Phillips Ryan Prettyman

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 23 Frances J. Price Jacquelyn Reinertson Jackie Ross Harold and Mildred Sauser Pamela J. Price Angela Rhode Mary Alice Ross Alex and Sharon Sawyer Linda Prince John and Lessie Rhymes Paul Rossi Steve Schaffer Tom and Julianne Princinsky Isabel and Dave Rice Rotary Club of Flint Judith Scharich Dorothea and Tiffany Pritchett Janet Rice Rotary Club of Flushing Robert and Ruth Ann Scharich Ron and Jackie Pung Darlene and Charles Richards Rotary Club of Greater Flint Daniel Scheich Param and Neelam Puri Jerry and Barbara Richards Sunrise Stacie Scherman Tim and Barb Purman Libby Richards Robin Rozario Grayce Scholt Quality Pool Supply Jim and Jane Richardson Jerry and Francine Rucker Paul and Phyllis Schroeder Dale E. Quasius Junie Richardson Susan Rudzki Howard and Tammy Schultz Quinn Chapel African Methodist Paul Richardson EJ Rundles Kay Schwartz Episcopal Church Barbara Richey Runmackinac Events, Inc. Gladys Scott Dr. Paul and Sandra Racine Nancy Richey Lillie Russell Mary Burwell Scott Jeanne Raffin Karen Ann Ricketts Vicky Russell Cleorah Scruggs-DeBose Jennifer Ragnone Larry and Sue Ridge Linda Ryals-Massey Jerry and Lisa Sears Bernadette Rainear Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Riha Elisabeth Saab and Chad Hansen Charles and Karen Seeley D.V. Ramana, M.D., P.C. LaVonda Rimmer Ghassan and Manal Saab Scott and Donna Selesky Ramco Gershenson, Inc. Charlie and Vi Robey Foundation Suzanne Selig Betty and Dick Ramsdell Helen Robison Janice Sabolish Rob and Marcia Selley Deeptha Rao Donald and Diane Rockwell Artina Sadler Serra Foundation Venkat and Rama Devi Rao Earl and Jeanine Roe Delore Salsbury Hurley Rachana Setty Nallapu and Saroja Reddy Alan and Sally Rohde Becky Salter Thomas and Kimberley Shade Barbara Reehl Tim and Christina Romzek Robert W. Sanborn Kirtikant and Sudha Shah Rosemary Regello Anna Rosario Malissa Sanderson Dick and Sally Shaink The Regents of the University Dylan Rose Jim and Betty Saule Philip W. and T. Ardele Shaltz of Michigan Rosenbaum Family Foundation Richard and Katherine Saunders Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shand Sally Reigle of the Renaissance Charitable Mr. and Mrs. R. Shantaram Foundation, Inc.

24 2017 Annual Report 2017 Donors◗

Ruth Sharpe David and Nancy Smitz Amanda Stevens Doris A. Sutton Trust Rebecca Shaw Maureen Smyth Samuel D. Stewart, IV Radhakrishnan Swaminathan James O. Shelley Kenyetta and Keyotta Snell Tara Stewart Harvey A. Swanebeck Theodora Shelley Aaron J. Snider Jeri Stiles Chris and Jaime Swanson Charles and Marjorie Sheridan Snider Financial Jeff and Sharon Stone Scott Swanson Richard and Rose Marie Shick Jacob Sopczynski Paula Stone Sarah Swartz Rod and Kristin Shick South Jersey Eye Physicians Richard Stone Clarissa Swilley David and Cindy Shields Fletcher and Karen Spears Tom Stone Lynne A. Taft Forrest Shook Robin and Ed Speer Timothy Stone Duane and Sheila Tarnacki Florence and Orville Shortlidge Edith Prunty Spencer Michael Stoskopf Debra A. Taylor Charitable Trust Lori Spinney and John Horton Otis and Judy Stout Ernelle Taylor Robert and Rebecca Sibilsky Shelley Spivack Marilyn Strader Marc Tepe Thomas and Sharon Silvis Kendall Sprott and Donna Twisdale Bessie H. Straham Textron Matching Gift Program Simms Chevrolet Co. Anne Stableford John R. and Ruth Ann Straw Hemant and Usha Thawani Carl Simon Dr. and Mrs. Edward Stack Sandra Strnad Joyce and Bill Thewalt William Sinz Ron Stack Mary Strolle Thomas Thibault and Ruth Winter Dick and Kim Skaff Gerald and Kathleen Stadler Penny Strowger Jerry and Joann Thielen Michael and Deborah Skidmore Marel Staisil Robert and Nancy Stuart Edna Thomas Terry and Norma Skoglund Staley’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Parul and Anup Sud Marcia Thomas Daniel and Linda Slosar Alice Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Sullivant Dr. Jack W. Thompson Charitable Leonard and Andrea Sly Reta Stanley Mukesh K. Suryavanshi Lead Annuity Trust & Charitable Ernestine and Sheila Smith Wendy Stanzler Andy and Karen Suski Remainder Annuity Trust John Smith Tony and Lydia Starrs Semih Susleyen Jeffrey Thompson Marlene and George Smith Tim and Kelly Stein Wesley and Amy Sutkowi Wilma Thoms Mary Beth Smith Patricia and Zane Stein Doris A. Sutton Family Foundation Michael and Ginny Thorp Rodrick and Irma Smith Sheryl Stephens - Raymond James Charitable Mark Timyan Vivian Smith Theresa Stephens-Lock Endowment Fund Susan L. Tippett

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 25 2017 Donors◗

Laura Tobias Dr. and Mrs. F.W. Van Duyne Felicia Watson Marlene J. Wilson Kirk and Mary Todd Doug and Linda Vance Juanita Watson Mary Wilson A. J. and Barbara Tomaszewski Rebekha VanderMeulen Aaron Wawrzyniak Larry and Kathryn Wiltse Gary G. and Ann M. Tower Elizabeth VanValin Ronald Weaver Linda Winfrey Leonard and Georgia Trasciatti Stephen Venable Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Webb Troy and Michelle Wisenbaugh Robin Trasciatti Chuck Vergon Michael and Amy Weber Brenda and Charles Wood Tina Traver Kim and Ginger Virkler Charitable Doug Weiland Diane Woodruff Crystal Travis Fund - Schwab Charitable Barbara Hamilton Welch Jon Woodruff Yelizaveta Treyger Jolyn Vita Robert S. Welch George Wilkinson Paula J. Truss Kenneth and Karen Vobach Paul and Jan Wenstrom Kenneth and Judith Wray Milton E. Tucker Kay Volz Barbara Wesley Charles and Diane Wright Deotis and Sarah Tucker Mark Wagner Dennis and Donna West Marian Wright Tummala Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Walker Davina Whitaker Esther Wynder Madhusudana Rao and Sabita Adrian Walker Ridgway and Shannon White Drs. Krista Hansen and Matt Tummala Frank and Sally Walker Jim and Jean Whitinger Wyneken Adolph and Carmela Turchi Lavon and Georgenne Walker Gary and Lynne Whitmire Dellisa D. Wynn Matthew and Mary Turchi Michael and Patricia Walker Robert and Janet Wilbanks Ravi and Anitha Yalamanchi Dr. Allen F. Turcke Sounya Walker Junis Wildfong Kim D. Yarber Carolyn Turner Dayne and Carrie Walling Scott and Karen Wilhoite Honorable and Mrs. Thomas Yeotis Rafael Turner Edward and Holly Walterhouse Erma Williams Terral A. Yoder Analeigh Ulrich Allan and Barbara Walters Trust James Williams Darryl Young UM UDO Staff Barbara Walters Scott and Julie Williams Dondre’ Young United Methodist Women Carol and Jim Waner Lynn Williams YourCause, LLC United Way of Genesee County Jennifer Ward James Wilson Ellen Zieselman Elizabeth Uptegraff Janet Warren and Harold Marks Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation John and Barbara Zintsmaster Ann Marie Van Duyne Faye and Sunny Watson Leslie Wilson Zonta Club of Flint 1

*Does not include Foundation for Flint donors. We make every effort to be as accurate as possible. Please call CFGF at 810.767.8270 if you should discover any errors or to report a change of address.

26 2017 Annual Report Bruno Mars Donates $1 Million

n one of the largest gifts in the Community Foundation’s 29 year history, singer Bruno IMars announced a $1 million gift during a concert held in Auburn Hills in August 2017. Mars and Live Nation, the promoter of the singer’s 24K Magic World Tour, announced that revenues from the Detroit-area show had been redirected to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint.

We were honored to accept this inspiring donation and to work with Bruno on advising grants from this donor advised fund. The impact of his gift has been transformative. Thank you, Bruno, for understanding the issues faced by Flint citizens. We are touched by your concern and generosity.

Bruno Mars Flint Water Crisis Fund Grants

Michigan State University | Grant Award: $300,000 Operational support for the MSU-Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative, including the Flint Registry.

United Way of Genesee County | Grant Award: $134,000 Develop two of six new playgrounds to improve the quality of life for children and families in Flint.

United Way of Genesee County | Grant Award: $129,000 Refurbish basketball courts at Clara Hilborn and Cook Parks.

Genesee County Habitat for Humanity | Grant Award: $25,000 Renovate tennis courts and add solar lights at Dewey Park.

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 27 Educare Flint

ducare Flint, a new, state-of-the-art school for Flint children ages 0-5, opened Eits doors to students on December 4, 2017. Launched in the wake of the Flint water crisis as part of an urgent effort to increase access to early childhood education, the school serves 220 Flint children from birth to age 5.

The school plays an important role in efforts underway to improve the quality and variety of educational opportunities available to Flint kids — from cradle to college and career. It also will link students, their families and other residents with community-based services. And by offering professional development opportunities to all early learning and child care providers located in Flint, the school will help to strengthen the quality of early care throughout the community.

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation provided $11 million in grants to support construction of the 36,000-square-foot facility. The building is owned by Flint Kids Learn, a supporting organization of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. The Genesee Intermediate School District operates Educare Flint.

Other partners who helped launch, support or implement the Educare model in Flint include , Michigan State University, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and the University of Michigan–Flint.

Coming together to Educare Flint is a wonderful example of the good that can be accomplished when partners from different sectors with different expertise come together to invest in a invest in a better tomorrow better tomorrow for our children. We are excited to see the difference this school will for Flint children. make for all children in Flint.

28 2017 Annual Report Pictured from left, Arn Tellem, vice chairman, Detroit Pistons; Isaiah Oliver, CFGF President and CEO; and Patti Poppe, CEO, Consumers Energy.

A Promise to Flint Students

$2 million commitment from the Gores family and Consumers Consumers Energy Foundation’s support for The Flint Promise is a reflection AE nergy ensures that Flint students will have an opportunity many of the company’s commitment to the communities where it does business. didn’t think possible − a college education. The gifts established the The Flint Promise is a collaborative, community-based effort led by a creation of a Flint Promise scholarship program. coalition of local Flint and Genesee County educators and philanthropic The funding commitment comprises a $1 million personal pledge from Tom organizations. The Community Foundation is spearheading the initiative with Gores, Chairman and CEO of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit input from a stakeholder group that includes Crim Fitness Foundation, Flint Pistons, and a $1 million grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation. Community Schools, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, FlintNOW Their investment in Flint’s future is a vote of confidence in our children, and Foundation, Genesee Intermediate School District, Hagerman Foundation, will make our community even more attractive for additional investment. Kettering University, , United Way of Genesee County, Baker College, and University of Michigan-Flint. The personal commitment from Mr. Gores marks the latest initiative under his FlintNOW campaign, a $10 million pledge to support a broad range of Students interested in seeking scholarships through The Flint Promise can programs focused on relief and revitalization of his hometown of Flint. learn more at www.theflintpromise.org.

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 29 Flint Kids Fund Giving and Grantmaking

With your support we established the Flint Kids Fund of the Foundation for Flint in 2016, dedicated to serving Flint’s most vulnerable residents. Through December 2017, we’ve distributed $4.9 million to programs designed specifically to mitigate the effects of lead exposure. We feel fortunate to share your support with local nonprofit organizations that are providing needed services to Flint residents in their homes and in the community.

$18.5 $4.9 20,647 million in gifts million in grants gifts

30 2017 Annual Report Meeting Families Where They Are Foundation’s Mindfulness initiative is intended to help alleviate Mobile Health Clinic chronic stress and lessen the traumatic impact of the water 7, 746 Grant Award: $200,000 crisis on Flint students, parents, and educators. Gifts from Michigan Flint families now have access to a mobile mental health clinic − a 36-foot counseling facility on wheels. The mobile health team from Free Books for Flint Kids Genesee Health System includes case managers and therapists Dolly Parton Imagination Library who provide sessions to patients suffering from anxiety, depression, Grant Award: $516,700 frustration and hopelessness. The Flint Public Library is helping Flint families build their own 50 states home library with free books delivered to their doorstep. Flint Staying Present in the Moment children from birth to age five may be registered to receive Mindfulness Programs an age-appropriate book each month through Dolly Parton’s Grant Award: $275,000 Imagination Library. Flint students are taking time for a mindful moment – a yoga 15 countries pose, deep breaths or focusing on the quiet. The Crim Fitness

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 31 2017 Grantmaking: $9,110,048

The Community Foundation welcomes grant applications from community-based organizations doing good work in Genesee County. There are three general grant cycles each year with the following deadlines: March 1, June 1 and December 1. Call 810.767.8270 to apply for a grant.

Grantmaking Guidelines Each year the Community Foundation awards grants for charitable purposes through a competitive grantmaking process. Applications for competitive grants must align with the strategic priorities of the CFGF Board of Trustees. The funding priority areas are literacy, Flint neighborhoods, and access to healthy food. Community Foundation of Greater Flint Grants by Program Area The first step in the competitive grant application process is a pre-application conversation with Arts, Culture & Humanities a program officer. This interchange of information serves as an opportunity for you to inform the $1,970,950 Community Foundation about your organization’s needs, outline your project and ask clarifying Youth questions. $138,498 Health & Human Services $1,107,688 CFGF makes most competitive grants to organizations which are classified as publicly supported Education charities in the Internal Revenue Service Code, Section 170(b)(1)(A) and includes schools and $617,943 universities, churches, synagogues and mosques, and governmental entities. Under certain Community Development $657,184 circumstances, grants are made to private charities, supporting organizations, and non-charities. Other Organizations applying for competitive grants must give evidence of non-discrimination in hiring $665,524 and providing services.

32 2017 Annual Report Foundation for Flint Flint Child Health and Development Fund Grants by Strategy The Foundation for Flint (FFF) is a supporting organization of the Community Foundation of Early Education Greater Flint. As a 501(c)3 public charity, the FFF raises and distributes resources to serve $849,100 the long-term health and development needs of Flint children and their families, and the Family Supports $1,450,000 economic vitality of the City of Flint through two charitable funds – the Flint Kids Fund and Access to Medical the Moving Flint Forward Fund. Home $160,000 Directors of the Foundation for Flint include Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., Chair; Leanne Healthy Food and Nutrition Panduren, Vice Chair; Manal Saab, Secretary; Tim Knecht and George Wilkinson. $485,000

Eight members of an advisory committee are responsible for the grantmaking strategy and funding decisions of the Flint Child Health and Development Fund. Committee members are Moving Flint George Wilkinson, Chair; Mona Hanna-Attisha, M.D., MPH, FAAP; Kenyetta Dotson, Jamie Forward Fund Gaskin, Wanda Harden, Diana Kelly, Lawrence A. Reynolds, M.D., FAAP, and Kirk D. Smith. Economic Development $147,000

With your ongoing support, the Foundation for Flint will ensure that Flint will not be forgotten once the lead and water crisis has left the national headlines.

Grants by the Foundation for the Flint Cultural Center Foundation for the Flint Cultural Center The Foundation for the Flint Cultural Center (FFCC) is a Flint Institute of Music supporting organization of the Community Foundation of $289,331 Greater Flint. The purpose of the FFCC is to administer a grant Flint Youth Theatre $108,259 from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation that benefits Cultural Flint Cultural Center Center institutions. Directors of the FFCC are Sherri Stephens, $176,343 Chair; F. James Cummins, Jim Johnson, Raymond J. Kelly III, John Flint Cultural Center Children’s Fund MacDonald, Michael Melenbrink, and Jim Spangler. $115,875 Flint Institute of Arts $171,354

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 33 Financials◗

Combined Statements of Activities and Changes in Net Assets Combined Statements of Financial Position Year ended December 31, 2017 December 31, 2017

Revenues, Gains and Other Support ASSETS Gifts, pledges and grants $ 12,146,631 Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,931,615 Investment income 3,254,585 Pledges and other receivables 568,826 Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 21,249,715 Prepaid expenses 90,763 Other 66,948 Property and equipment, net 13,845,550 Investments 225,550,022 Total revenues, gains & other support 36,717,879 Note receivable 10,621,700 Expenses Total assets $ 254,608,476 Grants and direct fund expenses 9,228,292 Programs and grants administration 948,696 LIABILITIES Investment consulting fees 187,230 Grants payable $ 1,677,814 Supporting services and depreciation 1,834,907 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,574,158 Total expenses 12,199,125 Liability to life beneficiaries of planned gifts 113,484 Funds held on behalf of nonprofit endowments 2,890,729 Increase in net assets 24,518,754 Notes payable 15,045,163

Net assets at beginning of year 208,788,374 Total liabilities 21,301,348 Net assets at end of year $ 233,307,128 NET ASSETS Unrestricted: Undesignated 5,330,812 Board-designated 13,331,125 Temporarily restricted 90,914,267 Permanently restricted 123,730,924

Total net assets 233,307,128

Note: Represents combined financial statements of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Foundation for Flint, and the Foundation for the Flint Cultural Center Total liabilities and net assets $ 254,608,476

34 2017 Annual Report We’re Here to Serve You CFGF Board of Trustees CFGF’s funds and assets are governed by an independent board of trustees composed of respected community leaders from diverse backgrounds. CFGF board members are selected for their knowledge of community needs and for their professional expertise.

Chair Past Chair Sylvana Jajou Mark Piper George D. Wilkinson Shannon E. White Student, Grand Blanc High School Piper Realty NorthGate FUNchitecture, LLC Word of Life Church Timothy Johnson II Manal Saab Stephen Arellano Student, Genesee Early College SGT Ltd. Vice Chair Office of Foundation Leanne H. Panduren Liaison Sonya LaGore Sherri E. Stephens Rowe Professional Services OLV Investment Group Stephens Wealth Management Linda Morris Belford Group Treasurer Accent Resources, PLLC David Lossing Timothy Knecht FranNet of Michigan Ph.D. Candidate Rafael Turner Cline, Cline & Griffin, P.C. Ruth Mott Foundation Chris Graff Mark Miller Secretary Hank Graff Chevrolet Doug B. Vance* Heidi McAra Community Volunteer & The Paw Palace Wanda D. Harden Jacob Newblatt* Retired Educator 100K Ideas Flint Public Library Student, Fenton High School

Carol Hurand Isaiah Oliver Community Volunteer Community Foundation *Denotes service ended in 2017 of Greater Flint

Community Foundation of Greater Flint 35 Our Staff Our staff works closely with donors, grantees, civic leaders, and community residents to ensure the Community Foundation makes a meaningful impact in Genesee County.

Senior Leadership Community Impact Development Finance and Administration Isaiah Oliver Jennifer Farrington Alexandria Dawson Cheryl Bierlein President and CEO Program Officer Digital Fundraising and Receptionist Community Engagement Brett Hunkins Holly Lubowicki Associate Kelli Glomski Executive Vice President, Farm-to-Fork Coordinator Accountant Finance and Administration Lisa Graham Artina Sadler Major Gifts Officer Mary Jo Herbig Sue Peters Food Resource Navigator Director of Vice President, Community Sherry LaFave Communications Impact Lydia Starrs Donor Services Manager Health Systems Navigator Becky Salter Denise Smith Sandra Murphy Executive Assistant Stephanie Whitledge Executive Director, Flint Early Director of Development Grants Administrator Childhood Collaborative Lynn Williams Cathy Zell Community Engagement Officer Vice President, Development

Advisory Committees Each year, hundreds of individuals volunteer their time and expertise to help the Community Foundation achieve its mission of engaging people in philanthropy and growing the community’s permanent endowment.

We are grateful to all of our volunteers, whose dedication and commitment exemplify the philanthropic spirit of Genesee County.

36 2017 Annual Report

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