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DULUTH SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Volunteer. Leader. Teacher. “My father once told me ‘the only compensation you get for public Foundation and devotes endless hours as an Pastor. Negotiator. Convener. service is the opportunity that the public gave you to serve,’” Lyle explains. ambassador, trustee and friend of the Community And, similar to his father, Lyle has spent much of his adult life serving the Foundation. Friend. These are just some community he’s grown to love—the North Shore. of the words community The driving force behind this never-ending In 1960, Lyle took a one-year teaching position in Two Harbors. Thirty- community commitment—“Somebody has to,” members of the North Shore four years later, after serving as teacher, principal and superintendent, Lyle says with a smile. “In all seriousness, though, use to describe Lyle Northey. he finally “retired.” His retirement included rallying for 12 rural school I have a passion for leaving things a little better districts—many of which are in northern Minnesota—at the state capitol than how I found them.” as a legislative liaison. Today, he works with troubled churches in northern We’re just happy that “someone” who is standing Minnesota, volunteers with numerous organizations along the North Shore, steady with community pride for the North Shore including the Two Harbors Area Fund, an affiliate fund of the Community and the Community Foundation, is Lyle Northey. Standing Steady

2 3 “Working hard pays off. Founding trustee of the Community Foundation and former We want to reward people president and CEO of Minnesota Power, Jack Rowe, recognized and embraced the value of hard work. In 1950, he began his career at who work hard and are Minnesota Power in the apprentice engineering training program. For dedicated to what they nearly 40 years he climbed his way to the top, wearing nearly a dozen do, regardless of their different hats before retiring as chairman and CEO. financial situation,” says “My father loved what he did and worked hard his entire life,” Lizette Lawien about the Lizette says. Today, these values are instilled in her and her children. scholarship she and her Upon Jack and Mary’s death, Lizette’s son Christian learned of the charitable lead trust his grandparents had left behind. By working children set up in memory with the Community Foundation, they developed the Jack and Mary of her parents, Jack and Rowe Memorial Scholarship Fund for students whose determination Mary Rowe. is reflected in high academic achievement and who plan to pursue a degree in engineering. “This scholarship is out of respect for my father,” explains Lizette. “To our family, it is important the scholarship isn’t based on need because many hard-working students would be eliminated. This Scholarship really is about rewarding students who reflect my father’s legacy through determination and hard work.” Standing Determined

4 5 Standing Firm “The transition has been difficult,” says Sam Maida, executive director of the Lake Superior Zoological Society, of the Lake Superior Zoo changing from city run to privately run. “We definitely couldn’t have done this without the support of the community.” Open since 1923, the Lake Superior Zoo has become the premiere safe, recreational site that people of every age and walk of life can enjoy. Despite being loved by thousands, financial troubles threatened to shut the community treasure down. That’s when the Lake Superior Zoological Society offered to step forward and run the zoo. The Community rallied behind their efforts, offering to help in any way possible. That strong commitment, along with multiple grants from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, means the Zoological Society is standing firm with their commitment to making the zoo successful today and in the future. “This area is blessed to have such an incredible Community Foundation,” Sam says. “To be acknowledged by the Community Foundation the way that we were, was the most exciting thing that happened to us in 2008 and really reaffirmed how important the zoo is to this community.”

6 7 Community is something Martin Sawinski, owner of 3Five Designs, has longed for his entire life. “My family jumped That changed in high school, though, when he returned to Working with a diverse advisory board his mother’s hometown—Duluth. Attending Marshall School of young adults from the Twin Ports area, around a lot so I never really had that sense of belonging and East High School and then the University of Minnesota Martin says this project is an opportunity to to a community,” he says of his childhood. Duluth for Graphic Design, Martin now calls Duluth his home. provide a proactive solution to the future of Upon graduating, Martin knew he wanted to stay in Duluth but this region. “Having been a young person struggled to find a full time job. “I had heard the commentary in this community, I know where the gaps Standing tall about Duluth. No jobs. No opportunity. But having lived here, are and what I can bring to the table to I knew it wasn’t true and that if you want it, you can do it.” address these gaps,” he says. Unable to land a job in graphic design, Martin did the next The project is just one of the ways Martin best thing—he started his own business. is standing tall for young adults in the Twin Today, besides owning a successful business in the Lincoln Ports region. Park neighborhood, Martin is heading up TheDuSu.com. The site, which is one of the solutions of the Attracting and Retaining Young Adults Task Force of the Community Foundation, will provide tools for 18-35 year olds on working, living, playing and connecting in the Twin Ports.

8 9 A Message from Standing Proud The Board of Trustees and President Thanks to tremendous support from this community, we had many achievements in 2008 including: Dear Friends, 2008 marked a year of reflection—not only on our past, but our future. As we looked back at our 25 years of community support by 2008 Distribution 25 years of serving this region, we couldn’t help but notice just how far we’ve come thanks to the giving back to the community. of Duluth Superior generosity and commitment of people like you. • Four $25,000 25th Anniversary grants were awarded to regional nonprofits Area Community To honor this, we spent much of 2008 giving back. It started at our Annual Meeting, with a including: Minnesota Ballet, for a community-wide festival; Damiano Center, to Foundation Grants $25,000 check to the City of Duluth to replace the playground on Park Point. It continued during increase its volunteer coordination and recognition program; the City of Duluth, a community gathering for past and present scholarship recipients at the Park Point Beach House for a sustainable playground on Park Point; and the Lake Superior Zoological where we announced a new fund designed to “pay it forward” for future scholarship recipients. Society, for transitioning from public to nonprofit management. In addition, each And, at our Touchstone Awards celebration, it culminated with three $25,000 grants to the Damiano of our affiliates received $2,500 to build gift giving capacity in their community. Center, the Minnesota Ballet and the Lake Superior Zoological Society for their commitment to In total, we gave $2.4 million in grants, scholarships and affiliated trust scholarships. serving their community. Our ability to serve this community, because of the generous spirit of this community, was Mobilizing the next generation of re-enforced by the Bush Foundation awarding us with a $1,000,000 challenge grant and an additional community leaders with new tools. $300,000 to continue our community leadership work. By year’s end, this community had already • During a summer celebration, current and former scholarship recipients gathered committed more than $862,000 toward that pledge. at the Park Point Beach House to celebrate the new Pay It Forward Fund. The Unpredictable events, from the passing of our beloved trustee and friend Peter Boman, to the scholarship provides an outlet for scholarship recipients to give back, allowing financial sea change that touches each and every one of our lives, brought somber moments to our future students a chance to receive scholarship support. 25th Anniversary year. Despite this, the community rallied, paying tribute to a man whose greatness • As part of our initiative work, we implemented several of the solutions outlined prevails, even today. As we face the economic uncertainties of tomorrow, we know that together we 38% health Human Services by the Attracting & Retaining Young Adults Task Force including: Development can and will overcome these challenges. 19% education of TheDuSu.com—a comprehensive Web site providing key information for 18% community and By definition, community is a unified body of individuals, a group linked by a common vision, or young adults on working, living, playing and connecting in the Twin Ports; and Economic Development in its simplest form, something larger than ourselves. Here at the Community Foundation, we are the first gift to the Young Leaders Fund, which recognizes young adults and their 10% arts reminded of this daily. That’s why we are standing strong on grant making in 2009 knowing that we efforts to make the Duluth-Superior community an exciting place to live. cannot back away from the increased needs of this community. Today, we are standing strong on our 5% environment 10% other commitment to the arts, education, human services, economic development and the environment, Recognition as leaders by the community and our peers. along with our commitment to actively seek solutions on community issues. With you, we stand united on our vision for a stronger community and look forward to the next 25 years. • We received a $1,000,000 challenge grant from the Bush Foundation which will assist our strategic plan which calls for increasing unrestricted funds by a total of With sincere gratitude for all that you have done and will continue to do, $5 million by 2010. In addition, the Bush Foundation granted $300,000 to assist in our community initiative efforts over the next three years. • We served donors by establishing 15 new funds. • Donors stepped forward to establish the Legacy Circle, which recognizes and embraces individuals who have made a planned gift to the Community Foundation. Holly C. Sampson, President • Eveleth became the fifth community to establish an affiliate fund with us. • Speak Your Peace: The Civility Project was recognized as a national leadership tool by the Council on Foundations Community Leadership Team, by the Wisconsin Donors Forum, and in the National Civic Review.

Donald L. Wallgren, Chair

10 11 Community & Economic Cook County Historical Society Education Partnership 2008 Grants Development Anonymous Grantee Cook County Community Fund...... $200.00 Anonymous Charitable Fund...... $650.00 th Duluth Children’s Museum, Inc. Historic Union Depot Area Partnership for Economic 25 Anniversary Giving Back Duluth Heritage Sports Center Operating Support 506 Fund Drive Expansion (APEX) Bayfield CommunityE ducation Apostle Islands Area Program Rotary Front Entry Plaza Edna M. and H. Anna Jenks’ Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Angel Fund Foundation, Inc. Services Endowment Morgan Fund...... $10,000.00 Charitable Fund...... $3,238.64 Charitable Fund...... $323.00 Knight Fund...... $10,000.00 Interest Allocations 25th Anniversary Affiliate Award John S. and James L. Knight Passport to Culture Operating Support Bayfield Community Education 25th Anniversary Celebration Fund...... $2,500.00 Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua Foundation Fund...... $3,396.77 Community Opportunity Fund...... $10,000.00 Community Opportunity Fund...... $10,000.00 Foundation Fund...... $9,712.00 Interest Allocation Knight Fund...... $6,603.23 City of Duluth A View from Space Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua Ashland/Bayfield CountyL eague Bayfield Heritage Association, Inc. Park Point Playground Friends of the Finland Community Jane S. Smith Memorial Fund...... $5,000.00 Blue Canvas Fund...... $2,492.00 of Women Voters Archiving Project 25th Anniversary Celebration Fund.....$25,000.00 Capacity Building Year 3 Support Duluth Festival Opera Beyond Military Muscle: Building a Safer, Apostle Islands Area Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra Anonymous Friend Fund...... $10,000.00 Cook County Community Fund More Compassionate World Community Fund...... $2,991.00 La Boheme Interest Allocation 25th Anniversary Affiliate Award Wirtanen Family Fund...... $2,000.00 Friends of the Recreation Center Interest Allocation Anonymous Friend Fund...... $5,000.00 Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra 25th Anniversary Celebration Fund...... $2,500.00 Presentation of “Mr. and Mrs. Olson.” Lifeguard Training Bayfield Heritage Association Fund...... $2,572.00 Endowment Fund...... $2,461.00 Attracting and Retaining Young Adults Apostle Islands Charitable Damiano of Duluth, Inc. John T. & Elizabeth C. Adams One Stop Shop – Interfund Transfer Berea College Lake Superior Community Theatre Temporary Fund...... $1,639.86 Volunteer Coordination and Engagement Arts Fund...... $4,000.00 Anonymous Friend Fund...... $50,000.00 Operating Support Portable Wireless Microphone/Public Support for Bayfield Area Recreation Center 25th Anniversary Celebration Fund.....$25,000.00 Duluth Playhouse, Inc. Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Address System Bayfield Regional Conservancy Apostle Islands Charitable Equity Guest Artist - Sarah Lawrence Charitable Fund...... $323.00 Hermantown Community Fund Silver Bay Charitable Fund...... $8,000.00 Outreach Coordinator Temporary Fund...... $30,000.00 25th Anniversary Affiliate Award Jane S. Smith Memorial Fund...... $3,000.00 Apostle Islands Area E. W. Bohannon Scholarship Fund Lake Superior Youth Chorus Grace Lutheran Church 25th Anniversary Celebration Fund...... $2,500.00 Interest Allocation Community Fund...... $1,000.00 Operating Support African Music Collaboration Building Fund “Powered by Grace” Duluth Playhouse Endowment Fund.....$6,498.00 Edna M. and H. Anna Jenks’ Lake Superior Zoological Society John T. & Elizabeth C. Adams Campus Neighbors Erola Family Fund...... $10,000.00 Play Sponsorship Charitable Fund...... $3,238.64 Public/Private Partnership for the Zoo Arts Fund...... $1,194.00 Web Site and Web Site Marketing Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Junior League of Duluth 25th Anniversary Celebration Fund.....$25,000.00 Business Leaders Fund...... $3,000.00 Carlton County Historical Society Charitable Fund...... $323.00 Lyric Opera of the North Rebuilding Playfront Park Interest Allocation Minnesota Ballet Semele City of Duluth Knight Fund...... $10,000.00 Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra Carlton County Historical Society Dance Festival Chair Support Program Business Leaders Fund...... $3,915.00 Great Lakes City Confererence 25th Anniversary Celebration Fund.....$25,000.00 John S. and James L. Knight Lake County Humane Society Foundation Fund...... $1,465.00 Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Minnesota Ballet Shelter Renovation Project Foundation Fund...... $2,500.00 College of St. Scholastica Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund Charitable Fund...... $323.00 Anna Finke Costuming Visit Two Harbors Area Grantmaking College Based Recovery Program 25th Anniversary Grant - Fund Startup Fourth Fest John T. & Elizabeth C. Adams City of Duluth – Architect Temporary Fund...... $3,000.00 Anonymous Friend Fund...... $8,351.00 25th Anniversary Celebration Fund.....$20,000.00 Anonymous Friend Fund...... $10,000.00 Arts Fund...... $2,450.00 Harrison Community Recreation Center Rain Masterworks 3 Water Displacement Lake Superior Zoological Society “Race, Identity, and the Changing Two Harbors Area Operating Fund Penelope Freeh Choreography John T. & Elizabeth C. Adams Duluth Legacy Endowment Fund...... $500.00 Public/Private Partnership for the Zoo Face of America” 25th Anniversary Affiliate Award Jane S. Smith Memorial Fund...... $3,000.00 Arts Fund...... $1,000.00 Community Opportunity Fund...... $25,000.00 Global Awareness Fund...... $3,000.00 25th Anniversary Celebration Fund...... $2,500.00 Projects Coordinator City of Duluth – Parks and Recreation Music to You Reversing the Trend: Increasing Interest in the Community Opportunity Fund...... $5,000.00 Department Local Initiatives Support Corporation Young Leaders Fund Superior-Douglas County Arts Fund...... $1,000.00 Computer Sciences Chester Bowl Improvement Club - Ski General Operating Expenses 25th Anniversary Giving Back Award Operating Support North End Arts Council Community Opportunity Fund...... $10,000.00 Cadet Program A&A Enterprises Charitable Fund...... $475.00 25th Anniversary Celebration Fund...... $5,000.00 Lakeview Arts Fund...... $901.00 Community Garden Sculpture School of Nursing Scholarship Morgan Fund...... $2,000.00 Duluth Legacy Endowment Fund...... $500.00 Men as Peacemakers Mattson Family Fund...... $500.00 Arts Related Duluth-Superior Area Educational TV Venus: Poets and Fiber Artists Reflect Duluth Public Schools FOCUS PLUS Girl’s Restorative Project School of Sciences Scholarship Corporation – WDSE and ARCH programs - Parks Improvement Fair Chance Fund...... $8,325.00 Arrowhead Chorale Community Opportunity Fund...... $2,540.00 Mattson Family Fund...... $500.00 High School Essay, Art and Photo Contests Duluth Legacy Endowment Fund...... $1,000.00 Dr. Joshua Jacobson, Guest Artist Minnesota Resource Center Duluth “Thinking Globally about Food”: A Lecture Knight Fund...... $1,997.00 North Shore Players John T. & Elizabeth C. Adams City of Two Harbors Core Employment Skills by Paul Roberts Interest Allocation Missoula Children’s Theatre Arts Fund...... $3,000.00 Percussion Equipment Wildey H. Mitchell Family Fund...... $10,000.00 Global Awareness Fund...... $2,000.00 Harris Family Fund...... $475.00 Residency Program Two Harbors Area Fund...... $2,000.00 Tower Fund-Financial Aid Arts District Planning Team Operating Support Two Harbors Area Fund...... $2,000.00 Neighborhood Housing Services of Duluth Saturday Night Cinema Moline Family Donor Advised Fund...... $1,000.00 Duluth Superior Arts Districts Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Civic Community Safety Initiative Northern Lake County Arts Board Two Harbors Area Fund...... $1,000.00 Anonymous Friend Fund...... $8,425.00 Charitable Fund...... $323.00 Dance Program Scholarships Business Leaders Fund...... $10,000.00 Community Action Duluth Cloquet Educational Foundation Antiracism Study-Dialogue Circles III Superior Arts District WDSE-Underwriting Silver Bay Charitable Fund...... $8,000.00 Northern Communities Land Trust Interest Allocation Anonymous Friend Fund...... $10,500.00 Morgan Fund...... $1,575.00 Community Opportunity Fund...... $2,100.00 Home Improvement/Inspection Program Renegade Comedy Theatre Cloquet Educational Duluth Area Dulcimer Club FinnFest 2008 Shakespeare in the Schools Community Opportunity Fund...... $15,000.00 Cook County Higher Education Foundation Fund...... $28,108.00 Management Training Series Dulcimer Day in Duluth 2009 Festival Women’s Panel and Family/Youth Activities Anonymous Friend Fund...... $5,000.00 Recreation and Fitness Resources John T. & Elizabeth C. Adams Wirtanen Family Fund...... $2,000.00 Community Action Duluth Cook County Community Fund...... $1,000.00 St. Louis County Historical Society – Staff Training Arts Fund...... $500.00 Duluth Transportation Initiative Friends of Wirtanen Pioneer Farm Apostle Islands Area Copeland Community Center Veterans’ Memorial Hall Community Opportunity Fund...... $25,000.00 Duluth Art Institute Wirtanen Farm Days Fall Festival Community Fund...... $1,474.00 Hmong New Year Celebration Veterans’ Memorial Hall Website National League of Cities – Building Equitable Artreach Wirtanen Family Fund...... $235.00 Global Awareness Grantmaking Update Project Communities Roundtable Tofte Historical Society Anonymous Friend Fund...... $10,000.00 Temporary Fund...... $2,300.00 Grand Marais Playhouse Business Leaders Fund...... $4,850.00 John S. and James L. Knight Interest Allocation Clay Studio Kiln Interest Allocation Tweed Museum of Art (UMD) Foundation Fund...... $1,000.00 Tofte Historical Society Fund...... $273.00 Denfeld High School Aspen Fund...... $1,000.00 Harris Family Fund...... $475.00 Exhibition of Finnish and Sami Inspired Textiles Gift of Technology Moveable Wall Project Community Foundation of Collier County West Central Initiative Inventory and Storage Organization Jane S. Smith Memorial Fund...... $1,000.00 Howard J. and Barb Ignatius Fund...... $2,326.00 Jane S. Smith Memorial Fund...... $1,903.00 YPO 49ers Fund for “Laws of Life” program Transfer of Wealth Study Cook County Community Fund...... $400.00 Elva B. and Mitchell J. Sill Family Fund.....$250.00 Anonymous Friend Fund...... $1,500.00 Duluth Central High Alumni Scholarship Fund Interfund Transfer Moline Family Donor Advised Fund...... $1,000.00 12 13 Duluth Library Foundation ISD#709 - Duluth Public Schools Rockridge-Lester Park Elementary Violence Prevention Center Human Services Courage Duluth Operating Support Scott Anderson Leadership Forum - Year VI School Foundation Violence and Bullying Prevention Kidz Summer Adventure Advocates Against Domestic Abuse Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Scott D. Anderson Leadership Spanish Collaborative with UMD Cook County Community Fund...... $1,000.00 Michael Adam Carroll Memorial Fund...... $143.00 Advocacy for Battered Women Charitable Fund...... $323.00 Foundation Fund...... $13,250.00 Global Awareness Fund...... $2,000.00 Lone Wolf Fund...... $3,104.00 Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Dale Heimbach Wheeler Innovative Classroom Grants Duluth Public Library School District of Bayfield Wolf Ridge Summer Academic Program Memorial Fund...... $2,000.00 Covenant Enabling Residences of Book Purchase Duluth Public Schools Fund...... $21,410.38 Gifted & Talented Program Drama Coach and Two Harbors Area Fund...... $4,000.00 Minnesota, Inc Program Support American Red Cross-Northland Chapter Anonymous Friend Designated Fund....$5,324.64 Technician for Theater Production Interest Allocation World Policy Institute Interest Allocations Book Time with Your Baby Manley and Lillian Goldfine Gold Star Teacher Human Rights Fund...... $3,500.00 Nordling Family Designated Fund 1...... $638.40 Lectures on Globalization and Immigration Edna M. and H. Anna Jenks’ Duluth Legacy Endowment Fund...... $1,000.00 Award Fund...... $257.25 Greg Irons Award...... $80.00 School District of Superior Global Awareness Fund...... $2,800.00 Charitable Fund...... $6,477.32 Damiano of Duluth, Inc. Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal Branch Interest Allocation Back to School Clothing Lake Superior Rose Society WTIP North Shore Radio Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency Operating Support Weisberg Memorial Fund Agency...... $3,461.00 Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Leif Erikson Rose Garden Renovation Economic Radio Show Series Assist Individuals in Critical Need Edna M. and H. Anna Jenks’ Charitable Fund...... $323.00 Silver Bay KIDS PLUS Anonymous Friend Fund...... $8,000.00 Northeast Minnesota Sharing Fund....$23,000.00 G. Kendall Smith Fund...... $5,000.00 Damiano Kids Café Charitable Fund...... $3,238.64 After School and Weekend Activities One Community, One Book Lakeview Christian Academy Boy Scouts of America-Voyageurs Wetherby Fund...... $4,160.00 East Hillside PATCH, Inc. Silver Bay Charitable Fund...... $3,617.65 Business Leaders Fund...... $3,000.00 Area Council Damiano Social Services Health Equity Film Boy’s & Girl’s Basketball Uniforms Silver Bay Parent Teacher Program Support Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Atkins Community Leaders Fund...... $4,000.00 Aspen Fund...... $1,575.00 Environment Student Organization Fred C. Lewis Temporary Fund...... $250.00 Memorial Fund...... $4,000.00 Marshall School Alliance for Sustainability Ed Felien After School Program Operating Support Annual Fund Strategic Planning Process Boys & Girls Club of Duluth Gold Star Award Silver Bay Charitable Fund...... $8,000.00 Anonymous Friend Designated Fund....$5,324.64 Aspen Fund...... $1,425.00 Business Leaders Fund...... $3,000.00 Operating Support Manley and Lillian Goldfine Gold Star Teacher Soup Kitchen Big Circle Fund - Financial Aid Socially Active Seniors (SAS) Moline Family Donor Advised Fund...... $500.00 Award Fund...... $5,000.00 City of Duluth Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Moline Family Donor Advised Fund...... $1,500.00 Historical Community Performance Project Program Support Duluth Cities for Climate Protection Fun Time Early Childhood Academy Interest Allocations Two Harbors Area Grantmaking Elva B. and Mitchell J. Sill Family Fund.....$500.00 Charitable Fund...... $323.00 Program Support Temporary Fund...... $2,000.00 Community Opportunity Fund...... $10,000.00 Marshall School Endowment Fund...... $1,374.00 Boys and Girls Club of Leech Lake Doctors Without Borders, USA Elva B. and Mitchell J. Sill Family Fund.....$250.00 City of Duluth - Parks and Recreation Interest Allocation Minnesota Historical Society Solon Springs School District Project Learn Department Gender Matters History Day Mentorship Program Thailand Teacher Exchange Wildey H. Mitchell Family Fund...... $10,000.00 Harris Family Fund...... $949.00 Gender Differences: Seminars and Community Opportunity Fund...... $3,300.00 Summer Adventure Program Henry and Sarah Wheeler Historical Building for Women Limited Partnership Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind Educational Efforts Lone Wolf Fund...... $2,560.00 Awareness Fund...... $1,000.00 Town of La Pointe Building Upgrades/Repairs Interest Allocation Anonymous Friend Fund...... $10,000.00 Douglas County Recycling Minnesota Section S.M.E. Alternative Energy Project Building for Women Fund...... $2,000.00 Lighthouse for the Blind Grand Marais Public Library Grutzner Madeline Island Fund...... $629.00 Count Me Green! Endowment Fund...... $33,634.00 2006 Internship Reimbursement Catholic Charities Bureau Interest Allocation Apostle Islands Area Community Opportunity Fund...... $8,500.00 Edna M. and H. Anna Jenks’ Minnesota Section, Society of Mining Metallurgy RSVP of Douglas County Harris Family Fund...... $1,424.00 Community Fund...... $1,871.00 Great Woods North Charitable Fund...... $3,238.64 and Exploration Scholarship Fund...... $6,000.00 Todd, Susan, Matthew and Hilary Johnson Wind Energy Feasibility Study 2009 General Operating Operating Support Grant Community School Collaborative Daniel H. & Catherine L. Mundt Scholarship 2007 Charitable Fund...... $3,600.00 Fund for the Environment...... $2,000.00 Todd, Susan, Matthew and Hilary Johnson Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Collaborative Youth Development for Late Bloomers 2007 Charitable Fund...... $5,000.00 Center for Social Justice and Human Rights Charitable Fund...... $323.00 Knight Fund...... $7,000.00 Interfund Transfer Two Harbors Public Library Staff Support Duluth-Superior Sharing Fund Steps to the Future Powwow & Career Fair Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Children’s Books and Educational Materials Green Collar Jobs Coalition Community Opportunity Fund...... $10,000.00 Assist Individuals in Critical Need Anishinabe Fund...... $900.00 Charitable Fund...... $3,445.00 Lawrence E. and Mabel Jackson Rudberg Green Jobs Initiative Churches United in Ministry Anonymous Friend Fund...... $6,943.00 Greater Proctor Area Scholarship Fund...... $2,000.00 Anonymous Friend Fund...... $10,000.00 North House Folk School Interest Allocation Congregational Program Development Douglas County Disaster and Scholarship Foundation Building Fund and Operating Support Hartley Nature Center Ruth E. Ferguson Charitable Fund...... $738.00 Coordinator Welfare Fund...... $10,000.00 Interest Allocation From the Creek to the Classroom Carol and Peter Harris Family Fund...... $5,500.00 Youngren Photo Collection Project Business Leaders Fund...... $5,265.00 Family Service Sharing Fund...... $3,057.00 Greater Proctor Area Scholarship Interest Allocation Four Cedars Environmental Fund...... $963.00 Two Harbors Area Fund...... $1,700.00 Expanding Horizons Foundation Fund...... $2,272.00 Operating Support Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota Harris Family Fund...... $1,424.00 Community Opportunity Fund...... $20,000.00 United Way of Greater Duluth Red Oak Fund...... $250.00 Northland Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota Hermantown High School Food Shelves North Shore Community School Imagination Library G. Kendall Smith Fund for the Physically Link Crew 9th Grade Transition Project Interest Allocation Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, Inc. Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Hermantown Community Fund...... $200.00 Disabled and Visually Impaired...... $4,220.00 Hermantown Community Fund...... $1,000.00 North Shore Community School Peregrine Watch Charitable Fund...... $323.00 Operating Support Friendship Ventures Endowment Fund...... $2,318.00 Four Cedars Environmental Fund...... $1,000.00 Leadership Development of HOME Line Red Oak Fund...... $500.00 Scholarship Fund Tenant Hotline and Renter Education Outreach KCCI / Sustainable Twin Ports Congregational Delegates Northland College University of Minnesota Duluth - Michael Adam Carroll Memorial Fund...$1,000.00 Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Atkins Early Adopters Documentary Community Leaders Fund...... $4,000.00 Interest Allocation Excellence Fund Memorial Fund...... $4,000.00 Anonymous Friend Fund...... $8,000.00 Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial, Inc. Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin White Pine Fund...... $1,858.40 Operating Support Dr. and Mrs. Bernhard Boecker “Bring the Truth to Light” Lakes and Pines Council ISD#381 Lake Superior Public Schools Northwest Wisconsin CEP, Inc. Edna M. and H. Anna Jenks’ Charitable Fund...... $2,715.00 Global Awareness Fund...... $3,000.00 “Holocaust Witness” Community Education Preschool – School Crex Meadows Youth Conservation Camp Charitable Fund...... $6,477.32 Fund for the Environment...... $1,285.00 Hermantown Community Fund...... $1,000.00 Readiness Assistance Wetherby Fund...... $1,680.00 Collier Health Services, Inc. University of Minnesota Duluth Global Awareness Fund...... $955.00 Interest Allocation Silver Bay Charitable Fund...... $4,244.14 Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Proctor Senior High School Cuba: The Evolution of the Revolution and the Global Awareness Grantmaking Girl Scouts - Northern Pines Two Harbors Area Fund...... $3,000.00 Elva B. and Mitchell J. Sill English Department U.S. Response Temporary Fund...... $2,045.00 Council Fund...... $3,063.00 Welding Program Family Fund...... $1,000.00 Howard J. and Barb Ignatius Fund...... $2,326.00 Global Awareness Fund...... $2,490.00 Edna M. and H. Anna Jenks’ LaBounty Family Fund...... $11,830.00 Superior Hiking Trail Association Department of Theatre Scholarship Community Action Duluth Charitable Fund...... $6,477.32 Rails Endowment for Academic, Interest Allocation ISD#700 - Hermantown Public Schools Mattson Family Fund...... $1,000.00 Asset Building Program Art & Athletic Development, Inc. Harris Family Fund...... $1,424.00 Habitat for Humanity of Collier County “Scholastic Reading Counts” Program Fair Chance Fund...... $10,000.00 Interest Allocations University of Wisconsin – Superior In Honor of Chris Hoechst Hermantown Community Fund...... $1,000.00 University of Minnesota Duluth Rails Endowment for Academic Arts Athletic Northwoods Nonprofit Program CORE Community Resources, Inc. Elva B. and Mitchell J. Sill Center for Environmental Education Operating Development, REA3D, Fund...... $3,945.00 Business Leaders Fund...... $1,500.00 Senior Program Series Project Family Fund...... $3,000.00 Support - Year 3 Apostle Islands Area Community Opportunity Fund...... $14,295.00 Community Fund...... $1,900.00

14 15 Harbor House Crisis Shelters New Horizons North-Lifespan Program of Promise Operating Support YMCA of Duluth Kitchi Gammi Club Foundation Homeless Connects Respite Network Habitat Connection Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Capital Campaign Operating Support Moline Family Fund...... $2,000.00 Train the Network Fair Chance Fund...... $3,000.00 Charitable Fund...... $323.00 A&A Enterprises Charitable Fund...... $475.00 Anonymous Friend Designated Fund....$2,129.14 Shelter Programming Human Rights Temporary Fund...... $3,000.00 C.E., Jr. and M.K. Fuller Fund...... $1,488.00 The Salvation Army – Superior Partner with Youth Fund Minnesota Council on Foundations Douglas County Disaster and North Shore Health Care Foundation Range Respite Project Assist Individuals in Critical Need Moline Family Donor Advised Fund...... $500.00 Annual Meeting Sponsor Welfare Fund...... $1,130.00 First Responder Backpack Kits Dementia Specific Group Respite Duluth-Superior Sharing Fund...... $7,500.00 YMCA of Superior-Douglas County Community Opportunity Fund...... $1,000.00 Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota Scott Hawkins Fund...... $2,100.00 Michael Adam Carroll Memorial Fund...$1,000.00 Summer Day Camp Program Interest Allocations Giving Forum Sponsorship Duluth Expansion Program Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Dept. Water/Ice Range Transitional Housing, Inc. Wetherby Fund...... $1,200.00 YMCA of Superior-Douglas County Community Opportunity Fund...... $1,000.00 G. Kendall Smith Fund for the Physically Rescue Accessories Hibbing Transitional Housing Project Twelfth Step House, Inc. Endowment Fund...... $1,478.00 Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Disabled and Visually Impaired...... $4,946.00 Scott Hawkins Fund...... $1,000.00 Central Mesabi Fund for Operating Expenses YMCA World Fellowship Fund 2009 Senior Managment Leadership Institute Interest Allocation Kids Closet of Duluth Human Services...... $4,500.00 Central Mesabi Fund for Operating Support Anonymous Friend Fund...... $3,000.00 Harris Family Fund...... $1,424.00 Senior Managment Leadership Institute Back to School Clothing Range Women’s Advocates Human Services...... $5,000.00 Edna M. and H. Anna Jenks’ Riverfront Community Fund...... $1,000.00 North Shore Horizons Direct Victim Services UDAC, Inc. Charitable Fund...... $3,238.64 Community Opportunity Fund...... $1,250.00 Clothing Support New Beginnings Housing Project Staff Anonymous Friend Fund...... $1,750.00 Central Mesabi Fund for Interest Allocation YWCA of Duluth Wetherby Fund...... $4,198.00 Two Harbors Area Fund...... $1,200.00 Human Services...... $3,515.00 Nordling Family Designated Fund 1...... $425.60 Convening of the Duluth Anti-Racism Coalition Minnesota Timberwolves Operating Support New Beginnings Supportive Services FastBreak Foundation Scottish Rite Foundation of Duluth Union Gospel Mission Global Awareness Fund...... $1,639.00 Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Atkins Herstory Sponsorship Program Support Operating Support Interest Allocation Charitable Fund...... $323.00 Memorial Fund...... $3,609.00 Community Opportunity Fund...... $250.00 Elva B. and Mitchell J. Sill Family Fund.$1,000.00 Slonim Temporary Fund...... $300.00 C.E., Jr. and M.K. Fuller Fund...... $1,000.00 Anonymous Friend Designated Fund....$5,324.64 Anonymous I Charitable Fund...... $3,195.00 Meals Interest Allocation Pilgrim Congregational Church Kinship of Aitkin County LaBounty Family Fund...... $8,609.00 Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt YWCA Fund...... $16,180.00 Interest Allocation Youth Development Program Public Education and Outreach Summer Student Staff Kids Corner Charitable Fund...... $323.00 White Pine Fund...... $1,858.40 Anonymous Friend Fund...... $8,500.00 Dale Heimbach Wheeler Two Harbors Area Fund...... $4,000.00 Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Memorial Fund...... $2,360.00 United Way of Greater Duluth Operating Support La Pointe Community Clinic, Inc. Sexual Assault Program of Northern Charitable Fund...... $323.00 Edna M. and H. Anna Jenks’ Northeast Minnesota Sharing Fund 2-1-1 Information and Referral Expansion Spirit Valley Young Mothers Program Start-up Staff Assistance St. Louis County Charitable Fund...... $12,954.60 Assist Individuals in Critical Need Anonymous Friend Fund...... $7,000.00 Business Leaders Fund...... $5,000.00 Apostle Islands Area Victim Services Early Childhood Initiative - Year 2 Community Opportunity Fund...... $15,000.00 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Community Fund...... $1,500.00 Anonymous Friend Fund...... $11,000.00 Central Mesabi Fund for Community Opportunity Fund...... $10,000.00 YWCA Meeting/Training Space Interest Allocation Grutzner Madeline Island Fund...... $500.00 Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services...... $3,515.00 Human Services...... $12,000.00 Interest Allocation John S. and James L. Knight Douglas H. and Judith H. Lewis Lake County Veterans Services SMDC Foundation United Way of Greater Duluth Memorial Fund...... $1,592.00 Northern Bible Society Foundation Fund...... $5,000.00 Transportation Program Reach Out and Read Endowment Fund...... $64,762.00 Program Support Interest Allocations Two Harbors Area Fund...... $2,400.00 Dale Heimbach Wheeler White Pine Fund...... $929.20 Other Elva B. and Mitchell J. Sill Family Fund.$6,000.00 Northern Bible Society-Daniel H. Memorial Fund...... $2,750.00 Edna M. and H. Anna Jenks’ 25th Anniversary Celebration Fund Trinity-by-the-Cove Episcopal Church Lake View Memorial Hospital and Catherine L. Mundt Fund...... $11,344.00 Voyageurs Children’s Theater Just Kids Dental Health Charitable Fund...... $9,715.96 Interfund Transfer Program Support Operating Support Todd, Susan, Matthew and Hilary Johnson Operating Support Cook County Community Grantmaking Anonymous Friend Fund...... $25,000.00 Elva B. and Mitchell J. Sill Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt 2007 Charitable Fund...... $8,500.00 Anonymous Friend Designated Fund....$3,723.31 Temporary Fund...... $500.00 Community Opportunity Fund...... $32,500.00 Family Fund...... $6,000.00 Charitable Fund...... $323.00 Program Support Two Harbors Area Fund...... $3,000.00 SOAR Career Solutions Arrowhead Interfaith Council Northern Lights Services, Inc Kathy Tunheim Honorary Award Elva B. and Mitchell J. Sill Annual Membership David Lawrence Mental Health Center, Inc. Bibles Project Speak Community Opportunity Fund...... $1,000.00 Family Fund...... $3,000.00 Fund a Need Bridges Renovation Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Council on Foundations Apostle Islands Area Woodland Hills Elva B. and Mitchell J. Sill St. Louis County Social Services Charitable Fund...... $323.00 Annual Membership Dues Community Fund...... $2,681.00 Building Success in Youth Family Fund...... $1,000.00 Conference Sponsorship Community Opportunity Fund...... $4,570.00 Northshore Area Partners Community Opportunity Fund...... $20,000.00 Christ Episcopal Church Community Opportunity Fund...... $450.00 Donors Forum of Wisconsin Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota Block Nurse Program Capital Campaign Chamber Music Concerts Annual Membership Dues Legal Services Hibbing Outreach Silver Bay Charitable Fund...... $3,000.00 St. Luke’s Foundation Wells Fargo Bank Fund...... $1,000.00 Apostle Islands Area Community Fund....$500.00 Central Mesabi Fund for Equipment Purchase Community Opportunity Fund...... $4,000.00 Northwood Children’s Home John S. and James L. Knight Cook County Community Fund Human Services...... $1,044.00 Anonymous Friend Designated Fund....$3,191.93 Foundation Fund...... $5,000.00 Interfund Transfer Minnesota Council on Foundations Operating Support Interest Allocation Little Treasures Center, Inc. Operating Support Carol and Peter Harris Family Fund...... $240.77 Annual Membership Dues Edna M. and H. Anna Jenks’ Douglas H. and Judith H. Lewis Family Crisis Fund Red Oak Fund...... $500.00 Operating Support Community Opportunity Fund...... $5,055.00 Charitable Fund...... $3,238.64 Memorial Fund...... $1,414.00 Dale Heimbach Wheeler Harris Family Fund...... $949.00 Total Grants...... $1,632,882.05 Northwood Children’s Services Operating Support Memorial Fund...... $2,269.00 Operating Support Edna M. and H. Anna Jenks’ Lutheran Social Service Anonymous Friend Charitable Fund...... $3,238.64 2008 Scholarships Family Resource Center Designated Fund...... $10,645.70 Teen Harbor, Inc. Central Mesabi Fund for Northwoods Women, Inc. Teen Harbor Youth Center Anderson Niskanen Scholarship Fund Darrell and Palchie Asselin Leah C. Dudderar Human Services...... $3,515.00 Community Readiness Project Community Opportunity Fund...... $4,562.00 Nicole E. Berini Scholarship Fund Indiana University...... $5,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Aimee L. Petko Charlotte H. Herold Minnesota Assistance Council for Human Rights Fund...... $3,000.00 The Carter Center Samantha M. Schwartz College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire...... $5,000 Veterans Duluth Interest Allocation Programming & Services Planned Parenthood of Minnesota/South University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 Miranda J. Josephson Harris Family Fund...... $949.00 William E. Barto Scholarship Fund Dakota/North Dakota Chad A. Smith Wildey H. Mitchell Family Fund...... $10,000.00 Alyssa R. Cahill University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $5,000 Teen Council-Duluth The Salvation Army – Duluth University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 Tara L. Moir Minnesota Citizens Federation – Northeast University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $2,000 Elva B. and Mitchell J. Sill Assist Individuals in Critical Need Tyler J. Verry College of St. Scholastica...... $5,000 Civic Engagement in the Health Care Family Fund...... $3,000.00 Duluth-Superior Sharing Fund...... $12,500.00 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Bernard B. and Mary L. Brusin Jaime L. Perkovich Reform Debate Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault Interest Allocation Scholarship Fund Bemidji State University...... $5,000 Wirtanen Family Fund...... $2,000.00 Paul Antonich Scholarship Fund Anonymous I Charitable Fund...... $3,195.00 Megan J. Betters Nicole A. Schminski Safe and Strong Child Program Expansion Joe VonRueden College of St. Benedict...... $5,000 University of St. Thomas...... $5,000 Wildey H. Mitchell Family Fund...... $15,000.00 North Dakota State University...... $750

16 17 Duluth Building & Construction Trades Max and Julia Houghton Duluth Central Krista L. Benko Daniel Mackey Anonymous Athlete #2 Lisa C. Fitzsimmons Council Scholarship Fund Scholarship Fund University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Duluth/Superior Alpine Club...... $105 Lake Superior College...... $1,000 Kearsty L. Cordle Robert Correia Mary J. Bill Chris Meagher Anonymous Athlete #3 Conor R. Flood Lake Superior College...... $2,500 College of St. Scholastica...... $3,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Duluth/Superior Alpine Club...... $375 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 Brianna L. Davis Jordan S. Foschi Amber N. Bloom Suzanne E. Monahan Anonymous Athlete #4 Katie G. Gableman University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $2,500 University of St. Thomas...... $3,000 Northern State University...... $2,000 Fond du Lac Tribal & Duluth/Superior Alpine Club...... $300 Lake Superior College...... $2,000 Charity M. Deturk Rebekah J. Galazen Duluth Central High School Alumni Marinos A. Glitsos Community College...... $1,000 Dr. Mark Rathke Family Scholarship Fund Amanda Nadeau Scholarship Fund University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $3,000 North Central University...... $2,000 Alexander P. Kronzer College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Chad D. Hoel Layna J. Diehl College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Tamika R. Gilbert Nicholas J. Foucault St. Olaf College...... $1,000 Northwestern College...... $2,000 Satrina R. Nikula University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $2,000 College of St. Scholastica...... $1,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $3,000 Hannah M. Dissmore Lawrence E. and Mabel Jackson Rudberg Justin D. Grote Elizabeth A. Hauschildt Joshua R. Huot University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $1,000 North Dakota State University...... $2,000 Kim Pease Scholarship Fund College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $1,000 St. John’s University...... $3,000 Lydia B. Fasteland Bartosz T. Czernia Cassi J. Hammerstrom Hannah M. McIntyre-Talbott Autumn N. Pennington College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 College of St. Catherine...... $2,000 Mary Kay Sass Washington University in St. Louis...... $5,000 College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $1,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $3,000 Leslie C. Gooch Katheryn R. Douville Jonathan D. Helander Brittanee A. Pfab Kellen J. Preiner Vermilion Community College...... $1,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Holly J. Schnetzler University of Nebraska - Lincoln...... $2,500 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 College of St. Scholastica...... $1,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $3,000 Michael A. Putney Joseph A. Harren University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $2,000 Carly R. Harris Lauren A. Henderson Julie Enberg Memorial Scholarship Fund University of Minnesota Duluth...... $3,000 University of Minnesota Crookston...... $2,000 Jesse W. Schwarz University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $5,000 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 Tawni L. Mattila Ariadne R. Sandbeck Rachel E. Johnson Lake Superior College...... $1,000 Staci L. Lieffring Theresa M. Jacobson University of Minnesota Duluth...... $1,000 University of Chicago...... $3,000 Hamline University...... $2,000 Kelly Splonskowski University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $5,000 University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $2,000 Sam Z. MacEneany Peter M. Gargano Scholarship Fund Ashley A. Waterhouse John I. Kading College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Amanda J. Jones Kimberly A. Eddy University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $3,000 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 Diana L. Takanen St. Olaf College...... $5,000 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 Ozioma E. Oji Bemidji State University...... $2,000 Alison C. Younger David W. Maki Mesabi Range Community College...... $1,000 Ryan D. Kent College of St. Scholastica...... $3,000 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 Cody Thieling Iowa State University...... $5,000 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 Gernander Scholarship Fund Alyssa M. Mesedahl Ashlie F. Suomala Emily M. Kienitz Greg Irons Award College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Adam R. Caskey Muhammad H. Vohra Gustavus Adolphus College...... $5,000 Clare Chopp Northwestern College...... $2,000 College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $1,250 Kaitlyn R. Pelowski University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Jenalyn Sutliff Ashly B. Kimball Denfeld High School...... $500 Katherine E. Kero Peter Walls University of Minnesota Duluth...... $5,000 Tiffany F. Simar University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 College of St. Scholastica...... $1,250 Danielle E. Peterson University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Benjamin R. Tietge Alex C. Knight University of North Dakota...... $1,000 Allison Walz University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $5,000 Patricia S. Gustafson ‘56 Memorial Faith M. Sisto University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Scholarship Fund Slade M. Roff College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Lance E. Witzig Aaron C. Kolquist University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $1,000 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $5,000 Samantha K. Avery Sarah Lawrence College...... $2,000 Minnesota Section, Society of University of North Dakota...... $2,000 Jackson Club Scholarship Fund Laura E. Rudquist Allison M. Kucera College of St. Scholastica...... $800 Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Marie V. Saltwick Scholarship Fund Timothy J. Crossman Laura J. Griesy Pacific Lutheran University...... $2,000 Scholarship Fund Derek A. Anderson University of North Dakota...... $2,000 Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College...... $500 Faith M. Sisto Brittany A. Latka Lake Superior College...... $800 Kimberly A. Lewandowski Mesabi Range Community College...... $2,000 Brianna L. Davis University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $2,000 University of St. Thomas...... $2,000 Alyssa R. Kresky Michigan Technological University...... $2,500 Jacques T. Beaulier University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $800 University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $500 Elizabeth A. Suihkonen University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Nicole B. Leonard Kelly M. Fichtner College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Modern Woodmen of America College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Jeanne H. Hemmingway Scholarship Fund Trent D. Beise North Dakota State University...... $500 Christina A. Trettel Scholarship Fund Anna E. Lonke Christina L. Carter University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Joseph A. Harmon St. Cloud State University...... $2,000 Aimee L. Petko Minnesota State University - Mankato...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,250 Allegra C. Birdseye University of Washington...... $500 College of St. Scholastica...... $1,000 Mia J. Lonke Anna K. Hafdahl Minnesota Power New Generation Gustavus Adolphus College...... $2,000 Reeve I. Heinis University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,250 Scholarship Fund Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Sara L. Bittinger Johns Hopkins University...... $500 Reba M. Marana Angelina Hager Jenna Altobelli Scholarship Fund for Late Bloomers Lake Superior College...... $2,000 Sannie J. Olson University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,250 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Mike Kerr Alexander M. Bushey College of St. Scholastica...... $500 Jamie I. Merila James C. Jablonski Jr. Theodore Anderson Minnesota State University - Moorhead.... $1,500 College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Lauren M. Skrbich University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,250 Bemidji State University...... $2,000 Alayna M. Lees Breanna J. Carlson University of Minnesota Duluth...... $500 Kham Moua Moua Bushra Jawaid Scott Bergman North Central University...... $1,500 Lake Superior College...... $1,000 Elizabeth E. Troolin University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,250 Lake Superior College...... $1,000 Hanna Neustel Tara J. Carlson University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $500 Alicia A. Mullin Anika M. Rannikko Margaret A. Blechinger University of North Dakota...... $1,500 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,250 Cory Jam Memorial Award College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Freddie J. Parrella Molly E. Charbonneau Tracy M. Ness Wyatt S. Redmond Nathaniel J. Topie Stacy A. Brooks North Dakota State University...... $1,500 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 College of St. Benedict...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,250 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $1,000 College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Allison M. Coffman Hubert A. Nelson Scholarship Fund Emily R. Oikarinen Benjamin D. Scharnberg Fred C. and Mary H. Lewis Scholarship Fund Christopher Edgcumbe Jason M. Reid University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Rachelle R. Davis University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,250 Several Upper Class Students University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $1,500 Brooke M. Havron University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Christopher T. Olson Gus and Henrietta Hill Scholarship Fund Marshall School...... $31,588 College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Amelia and Emanuel Nessell Family Bobbie S. DeFrang South Dakota State University...... $2,000 Shelby L. Cochran Minnesota Power Community Involvement Artena Hiebert Scholarship Fund University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $2,000 Karen M. Olson Concordia College...... $5,000 Scholarship Fund University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Misha (Michael) L. Kahn Michael J. Ekberg University of Minnesota Duluth...... $3,000 James S. Goodenberger Kate E. Anderson Jenna L. Johnson Rhode Island School of Design...... $1,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Carly S. Peterson Hastings College...... $5,000 Rainy River Community College...... $2,000 University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $2,000 Alice Scheer Andrew T. Elmore University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 Hannah K. Swanson Brett F. Ausmus Luke Johnson Augsburg College...... $1,000 College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Samantha J. Peterson Luther College...... $4,500 University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $1,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Itasca Community College...... $1,000 G. Scott Ransom Scholarship Fund of the Dane A. Espenson Nicole S. Ritchie John Hoffbauer Memorial Scholarship Fund Sharlene F. Balik Nathan Kleinke Duluth/Superior Alpine Club Gustavus Adolphus College...... $2,000 University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $1,000 Elizabeth A. Hauschildt North Dakota State University...... $2,000 College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Anonymous Athlete #1 Dylan J. Fairchild Laura J. Rust University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $1,000 Duluth/Superior Alpine Club...... $760 Syracuse University...... $2,000 University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $2,000

18 19 Amanda K. Saari Melyssa S. Vorderbruggen Dale and Betty George Sola College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 St. Cloud State University...... $2,000 Scholarship Fund Contributors 2008 Timothy A. Salmonson Renee M. Walczynski Ashley B. Fearnall University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 The following individuals, families, companies and organizations contributed to the Community Dick and Jody Carver Brynn M. Severson Reece Zimm Amanda M. McLean Foundation between January 1 and December 31, 2008. Gifts were gratefully received in the Jeanette Southmayd Caspari University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 form of establishing a new fund, contributing to an unrestricted fund, by adding to an existing John Caspari Alex K. Skomars Phil Shykes Memorial Scholarship Fund Jean Quinn Sullivan Scholarship Fund fund, or making an in-kind donation. Rocklon and Barbara Chapin University of Minnesota Duluth...... $2,000 Nicholas J. Cleary Erin L. Mackey Karen D. Cheetham David J. Stratioti University of Minnesota Morris...... $1,000 University of Wisconsin - Superior...... $1,000 Shirley Abbott Janet T. Bewley and David W. Saetre Seymour S. Chez University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $2,000 Danica M. Lowry John H. Abrahams and Lisa M. Berndt John W. Beyer Jim and Phyllis Childs Superior East All-Class Reunion Amanda T. Switzer Muriel S. Abram Jonathan H. Biebl and Laura L. Bernstein-Biebl James Chwaszczewski College of St. Scholastica...... $1,000 Scholarship Fund College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Jenny M. Sandstrom Page Adgani Robert H. Biegert Jan Cleary Molly S. Talbot Derek Danielson Minnesota State University - Mankato...... $1,000 Donna and DuWayne Ahrndt Birch Grove Foundation Tom and Patricia Clure College of St. Scholastica...... $800 University of North Dakota...... $2,000 Don and Lois Albrecht Birchbark Books & Gift Gallery Barbara Coffin and Daniel Engstrom Audrey M. Thorstad Total DSACF Scholarships...... $450,078.00 Jennifer E. Albrecht Jack and Sally Birk Rita and Al Cohen College of St. Scholastica...... $2,000 Thomas T. and Nancy A. Aldridge Peg and Pete Birse James A. and JoAnne M. Collins Ms. Beverly V. Allision Katherine Ann Bjonskaas Madeleine R. Collins Camilla A. and Howard R. Alton, Jr. Garry B. Bjorklund and Rhonda L. McGrane John P. and JoAnn G. Congdon Mr. and Mrs. William Altonen Bill and Carol Blair Russell H. Conrow 2008 Affiliated Trust Scholarships Martha B. Alworth Ms. Corinne Blomquist and Ms. Barb Jackson Sam D. and Phyllis L. Cook Nicholas Alworth Bodin’s Inc. Michael Cowles Robert B. and Sophia Whiteside Hannah L. Grune Nora C. Maddy Terri J. and Kevin S. Amendola Bonnie Bodin Nan Fey and Bill Cronon Scholarship Fund Stanford University...... $6,000 Carleton College...... $5,500 Mr. and Mrs. James Amundson Dr. and Mrs. Bernhard Boecker Frank and Gisela Crosby Kathryn A. Adams Kerstin M. Grune Emily C. Meyer Alan and Deborah Anderson John and Jo Boll Jan Culliton Hamline University...... $5,500 Stanford University...... $5,500 Concordia College...... $5,500 Darlene Anderson Peter and Sue Boman Cuzzo & Envall, P.A. Benjamin R. Anderson Rebecca L. Gruskin Daniel M. Moore Emily N. Anderson Ryan Boman Catherine and Roger Dahl Carleton College...... $6,000 Harvard University...... $5,500 Harvey Mudd College...... $5,500 James, Sharla and Lori Anderson Edward and Grace Bonderson David and Susan Dahlberg Matthew T. Axler Emily P. Haavik Andrew P. Nelson John H. Anderson William H. and Lynette M. Bonkowske Mary L. Dahlin University of Wisconsin - Madison...... $5,500 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $6,000 Brown University...... $5,500 Kevin Anderson Mary L. Booth Nancy O. Daley Samuel Bolen Matthew D. Harold Robert W. Peterson Lori S. and Stephen W. Anderson Sarah V. and Christopher L. Bosch Dorothy M. Dalquist Yale University...... $5,500 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $6,000 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $5,500 Michael S. Anderson John and Barbara Bottger Margaret V. Daly Hillary C. Boyce Laura A. Haynes Liza C. Pierre Pat Anderson Marilyn Boutelle John W. and Joni L. Danzl St. Olaf College...... $6,000 St. Olaf College...... $5,500 Hamline University...... $6,000 Robin Anderson Larry and Karen Bowman Adlyne A. Dardis and Richard K. Thoreson John F. Bradshaw Matthew G. Helbacka John A. Pokorny Terry L. and Heidi H. Anderson Jim Boyd and Jetty St. John Dr. and Mrs. J. Joseph Davis College of St. Scholastica...... $5,500 University of Southern California...... $5,500 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $5,500 Apostle Islands Realty - Kathleen Russell Robert and Charlotte Boyd Malcolm B. Davy John R. Brakke Lauren B. Hendricks Erin K. Renier Area Committees Association, Inc. Anna and Lawrence Bradley Mr. and Mrs Ejay Dawson University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $6,000 Colby College...... $5,500 University of Minnesota...... $5,500 Janice and William Arezzo Carla Brink and Paul Ranelli Dwight and Georgia Day Jocelyn E. Bremer Katrina R. Hornstein Cora J. Schoenbauer Arrowhead Pharmacy Mr. and Mrs. Craig Brown Myra C. DeByle College of St. Catherine...... $5,500 New Jersey Inst. of Technology...... $5,500 College of St. Benedict...... $5,500 Galen and Deborah E. Atwood Dan Bryant Arlette Degrio Katherine H. Carey Renee J. Igo Karl S. Schuettler Dr. Arthur C. Aufderheide Frank and Laura Budd Lucie Detrick Dartmouth College...... $5,500 Middlebury College...... $5,500 Georgetown University...... $6,000 Patty and John Bailey Mark and Kate Bugher Julie A. Dickson Jane M. Cowles Jennifer R. Ipsen John F. Shusterich Jean Baker Lynn Burbank and Michael Garcia James and Christine Diede Hamilton College...... $5,500 University of Wisconsin - Madison...... $6,000 Marquette University...... $5,500 Richard Baker and Gail Konop Baker Richard R. and Elizabeth M. Burns Penny and Dennis Dieryck Megan L. Crain Mary G. Jessico Jeffery H. Tisak Robert Baker Scott Burns Christine Dodge Bremer College of St. Benedict...... $5,500 College of St. Scholastica...... $5,500 University of Notre Dame...... $5,500 Ruth M. Bakke Morgan and Anna Burns Lou and Pat Doherty Ryan M. Doyle Anya E. Johnson Steven M. VanOvermeiren B. Balos and M. L. Fellows Robert and Marilyn Buscher Tom and Mary Dougherty University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $5,500 Carleton College...... $6,000 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $6,000 Margaret E. Barnard Bush Foundation Tom and Nell Duffus Meghan K. Edwards Erik N. Johnson Delaine D. Wendling William B. and Barbara Barquist Ken Butler Duluth Building and Construction Northern Michigan University...... $5,500 Luther College...... $5,500 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $5,500 Bruce Bates Caroline Bye Trades Council Blake R. Erickson Rachel E. Johnson Alicia B. Widstrom John and Georgia Baumgarth Dorothy G. Camper Duluth Central Class of 1948 Northwestern College...... $6,000 Hamline University...... $6,000 University of Minnesota Duluth...... $6,000 Julie Beauregard Sheri and Chris Camper Duluth News Tribune Peter D. Espenson Sai Saneet R. Konda Ruth I. Windberg Tom and Kay Becken Janet and John Cardle Robert O. Durfey Gustavus Adolphus College...... $5,500 Boston College...... $6,000 University of Wisconsin - Madison...... $5,500 Doug and Cheryl Belanger Jennifer L. Carey Dave and Kathryn Edblum Dillon P. Friday Gretchen M. Krueger Kevin Yang Thomas G. and Mary M. Bell, III Rev. Ernest, Nancy and Rolf Carlson Richard E. Edwards and Catherine Schuyler Hamilton College...... $6,000 Harvard University...... $5,500 Cornell University...... $5,500 Barbara Bellows Jeff and Roberta Carlson Joseph Ehlers and Sarah Nelson Holly B. Galazen Katie G. Kwon Mark J. Zastrow Benedictine Health System Foundation Lars and Mary Carlson Eikill & Schilling Ltd. Gustavus Adolphus College...... $5,500 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $6,000 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $5,500 Benjamin Moore & Co. Mike and Nancy Carlson Mary Elliott Meaghan E. Glisczinski Holly E. LaBoone Leatrice and Tom Benson Phillip A. and Diane K. Carlson Tom and Linda Engstrom Harvard University...... $5,500 Yale University...... $5,500 Total AffiliatedT rust Scholarships....$345,500 Jan and Paul Bergman Fleta Carol Dr. Robert and Gwen Erickson Anne C. Gottwald Jonathan J. Lanthier Total Grants, Scholarships, and Kathy and Greg Bergner - Applegrove Inn Carolyn Foundation Troy and Cathy Erickson University of Wisconsin - Madison...... $5,500 University of Minnesota Twin Cities...... $6,000 AffiliatedT rust Scholarship...... $2,428,460.05 Thomas and LaDonna Bergum Kerry and Nicole Carpenter Steven A. Erlemeier Scott C. Grindy Justin M. Luhm Gary T. and Patricia Berntsen June C. Carter David and Kathleen Falk Northwestern University...... $6,000 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University...... $5,500 Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Berntsen Sarah and Jerry Caruso Fund of Margaret C. Fawcett Ana L. Grossman Ellen Maddy Dr. Charles K. Bertel The Minneapolis Foundation Rochelle L. Ferguson Brandeis University...... $5,500 Northwestern University...... $6,000 Beth’s Fudge & Gifts Arnie and Patty Carver Bill and Claudia Ferraro

20 21 Lois J. Fichtner Mike and Midge Haley Kimberly and Mark Jam Joyce R. Kunz UW-Madison Memorial Library Northland Foundation Karen S. Finseth Marcella C. and Joe H. Hall Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Jampsa Jerome and Jean Kwako Reference Department Northland Securities Dennis Fizpatrick Bill and Fran Halverson Gordon and Frances Jarchow Ron Kyllonen M.D. J. Howard and Sandra McCormick, Jr. Teresa L. Nyberg Curt and Mary Flaa Gary and Barbara Hamilton Beverly Jensch Hector and Terese LaFrance R.D. McFarland Craig Nylander Jeff and Casey Fladmark David Hammer and Miaki Habuka Tom and Marlene Jensch Kenneth E. and Nancy L. Lahti Julie and Patrick McGrath Russ and Lane O’Connell Flaherty Family Foundation Donald L. Hammer Sheryl and Ken Jensen The Lake Bank Wendy and Malcolm McLean Michael and Maureen O’Phelan Jane Flueckiger Keith A. and Lynne J. Hamre Pete and Mary Jeronimus Lake County Veterinary Clinic Paul and Barbara McLeod Nancy and Rich Ojard Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Beverly Hanks Johnson Wilson Constructors, Inc. Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival David McNamee Old Buck Builders Four Cedars Foundation, Inc. Mary Alice Hansen Johnson’s Food, Mark and Robin Johnson Lake Superior Magazine Diane L. Meierhoff Karen M. Olesen Judy Fox Hanser Family Foundation Adler, Phlaine, Mark and Terry Johnson Lake Superior Timber Framing Robert M. Meierhoff Sandra J. Oliver Carl and Margie Frederickson Scott H. Hanson, CPA Brian and Jan Johnson Jon and Patty Langlee Employees of Melhus Management Company Frank B. Olson Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Fredin Elsa W. Harmon Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Johnson Helen C. Larson Melhus Management Company Nan and Jim Olson Pamela Fritch-Hieb Peter and Carol Harris Family Fund of the Carey D. and Marsha D. Johnson Mike and Kathy LaVigne Jim and Betty Merling Nancy L. Olson Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation David A. Johnson Bob and Mary Lawton and Family James and Laura Merritt Robert E. Olson Warren and Beth Gall Richard J. and Marj L. Harris Don Johnson and Christine Swensen Greg and Pamala Lawton Cheryl D. Meyer Wyllis Olson David and Nancy Gangeness Kathy Harrison and Ray Hoefert Gunnar, Ingrid, Ilsa and Lily Johnson Eric and Laurel Lein Beth Meyers and Kevin Buzicky Helen Olsvik Dick and Peggy Gastler Robert P. and Linda M. Hart Jeff and Charlene Johnson Patricia A. Lenz and Michael Spencer Edward and Dawn Michael The Electric Shop True Value Bill Gates Hartley Nature Center Jim and Bev Johnson Ilene Levin and Steve Goldfine Kurt and Shelly Michalicek and Family Roger and Judy Oman Dr. and Mrs. Wayne C. Gatlin Jr. Cathy Hartman Kristy Johnson Beatrice Lewenstein Midway Sewer Service Barry and Sue Osell Mark and Julie Gaukler Richard H. and Nancy Harvey Lori Halgren Johnson Dale S. Lewis Midwest Environmental Advocate, Inc. Otto Bremer Foundation Harry and Margaret Gehring Paul L. and Cynthia M. Hayden Mark S. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Lewis Helen Miller Jane L. Overman Lyle Gerard Dianne Hedburg Mary L. Johnson Fred and Mary Lewis Miners National Bank Shawn P. Padden Anne S. Gerlovich Sandy Jacobsen and Dean Hedstrom Fund Richard G. and Mary R. Johnson Robert J. Libby, Jr. Minnesota Council on Foundations Richard E. Palmer Tracy Gervais of The Saint Paul Foundation Mary Johnson Addie Licari (Palmstein) Minnesota Power Derek Parendo Nancy R. Gessner Howard and Bonnie Gay Hedstrom Jerry and Merodie Johnson Joan N. Likely Minnesota Power Employees Credit Union Park State Bank Theresa Geving-Shanoff Anne and Peter Heegaard Michael R. Johnson Paul A. Lind Minnesota Power Foundation Paul Pederson Associates, Inc. Judy Gibbs Hegardt Foundation Rodney D. and Julie Schafer Johnson Phillip S. and Louise F. Lind Minnesota Section S.M.E. Bill and Linda Paulson Greg C. Gilbert and Cary Thompson-Gilbert Adam and Beth Hendrickson Sheron I. and Ronald L. Johnson John and Jeanne Lindell Ron and Ellen Minter Mary and James Pavelka Sue, Andy and Rob Gilbert Daniel J. Hendrickson Sherri and Rory Johnson Rolf and Layne Lindquist Sam Miscevich Rob and Emily Peldo Glen Gilderman Helen S. Hendrickson Scott D. and Lori A. Johnson Janice K. Lippitt Jane and Jim Moeller Merel and Kathleen Pelkey Ann M. Glumac Bill and Sally Hennessy Wallace and Ellen Johnson Erin, Tom and Bridget Lisle Charles and Barbara Moen Fariba Pendleton Mimi Gokey Burke and Marcia Henry Greg L. Jones Martin and Patricia Lorntson Morris Moen and Elaine Melby-Moen Mr. and Mrs. Tony Perrault George and Liz Goldfarb Mrs. William Hepner James R. Joynes Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Don and Nancy Moline M.K. Perushek Beverly B. Goldfine Hermantown Federal Credit Union John E. Judd Rev. Timothy and Mary Ellen Ludwig Thomas and Sally Morin Alan and Joan Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Steven Goldschmidt Tom Hetland Melissa Kadlec and Dan Green Mallory, Delaney, and Abby Lundeen David and Jan Morris Coleen Peterson Joanie and Jimmy Goodman Sally and Bill Heytens William Kadlecek Peggy Lundeen Marko and Robann Mrkonich Lynn Peterson Persis Gow Family Sue Hieb Art and Martha Kaemmer Mr. and Mrs. Russ Lundeen John Muenich Tim and Sandi Peterson GPM, Inc. Virginia A. Hirsch Kalahwood’s Design Lundgren Motors Inc. Jeff and Sharla Mundhenke Rich Petersson Donald and Barbara Graham Ronald Hockin Stephanie Kallio Claudia A. Lundquist Brendan P. Murphy Cindy Petkac Grand Marais Public Library Marjean Hoeft Jeanne and John Kantonen Bill Lurton Mary Murphy Aimee L. Petko Greater Downtown Council Cynthia M. Hofacker Larry L. Kappes Randi Lyders and Scott Kindrick Sean Murphy Ben and Mary Petz Greater Proctor Area Scholarship Foundation Shirley and Jim Hofocker Sandra K. Karlson Marcia A. Lyle Mark Musolf and Jocelyn Jacobs David and Kathy Pierson John C. and Janet C. Green Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Robert D. Karwath Jr. and Deborah M. Karwath Julie V. Lysher Charitable Fund Herbert and Alvera Pierson Jeff Green Elizabeth Holliday and Mark Helmer Darol L. and Beverly A. Kaufmann M&I Bank-Twin Ports Patti Myre Jack and Elizabeth Pink Gregory S. and Barbara J. Miller Patricia Holliday Keenan Consulting, LLC Keith MacDonald National Bank of Commerce JoAnn Piper-Maurer Charitable Lead Trust Jim and Nancy Holmgren Kennedy & Graven Chartered Roger and Jackie MacDonald Dean and Evelyn Neilson PLB, LLC Mrs. George Griese Glen and Mary Holt Marcie M. Keppers Lynn MacLean and David Updegraft J. D. and Carol M. Nelson Diane and Mike Podgornik Cindy and Steve Grindy Penny and Doug Holtz John E. and Marilynn A. Kessler Marilyn Magnuson Kathy Nelson Scott Polzin Mr. and Mrs. James Gromek Anne and Jon Holy Peter and Lisa Kierland Blair and Anna Mahan Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson Pomeroy Family Foundation Donald Gronberg Homesteader Senior Citizens Paul and Becky Kilgore Maki & Overom Victoria Nelson Ann Possis Sue Gronemeyer Jan and Kathy Horak Jane Kingston Judy and Tom Manley Ginny Nelson Dr. Robert E. Powless Michael P. Grossman Scott and Donna Horngren Marianne O. Kjolhaug Mr. and Mrs. Jon Marcaccini Wayne G. Nelson Premier Three Developers Inc. Martin and Melanie Grune Bobbi Hoyt Mr. and Mrs. Ernest P. Klang Jeffrey and Carolyn Marino Jim and Betsy Newton Ted and Theresa Priem Janice and Fritz Grutzner HRK Foundation Katrina M. Klessig Dan and Cathy Markham Sheila M. Nichols Beth and Steve Probst Kris and Fritz Grutzner Stan and Mary Hunter Richard E. and Evelyn A. Klitsch Robert E. Marohn James Scott and Mary Beth Nintzel Erin Procko Jim Grymala Larry and Barb Huttel Charles W. and Janice R. Knight Elisabeth C. Mason David and Bernice Nixon Proctor Class of 1953 Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Gualtieri Marcia Hyatt and Tom Christiansen The Knowles Family, Gary, Mae, Marguerite Mason Ann B. Nordgren Proctor Federal Credit Union Mark J. Guisfredi ISD#704 - Proctor Public Schools Alex and Carleigh Leigh and Greg Mathison Ethel V. Nordling Patrick and Barbara Provo Ms. Nancy A. Gullo Dr. Willis B. Irons Scott and Denise Knowles William and Eunice Matthews Vernol A. and May M. Nordling Pugsley Fund of HRK Foundation Winnie Gurovitsch Mary Lou and Pat Irvine Keith Koenning and Patricia Murphy Dr. and Mrs. Roger A. Mattson John B. Nordskog Tom and Liz Purcell James F. Gustafson Paul Iversen LeRoy Kolquist Ms. Bonnie Matuseski The Norr Family Jeanne and Robert Quady Robert Hadland Florence E. Jackson Korkki Nordic Ski Club maurices North House Folk School Thomas D. Quady Will and Patty Hagglund Helena Jackson and Douglas Dunham Krech Ojard & Associates, P.A. Cray McCally North Shore Bank of Commerce Gene and Carole Qualle Randy Haglin M. Kaye Jacobs and Gilman Veith Thomas Kromroy Dennis and Barb McCann Lance D. Northey R & S Investments Carolyn J. Hahn Ms. Lois E. Jaeckel Linda Krug and Leslie Beiers William Walter McCarthy Lyle and Trish Northey Thomas J. Radtke David and Virginia Hahn Jamie and Mike Jago Ted Kubista William and Mary McCarty Shawn and Sue Northey Susan M. Ranfranz

22 23 Bill and Becky Ransom Jim and Muriel Simmons U.S. Bank Private Client Group Burleigh K. and Arlene Rapp Charles and Janet Simoneau Ulland Brothers, Inc. Honor and Memorial Gifts Alex and Patty Ratelle Mary Ann Sironen Daniel J. and Cynthia A. Urshan Margo Rathke Sivertson Gallery Vicki and Harland Van Duyn Lloyd and Audrey Ratkovich Gene and Mary Ann Skadberg Emily Van Evera Gifts to honor or remember loved ones, friends, or special occasions benefit our community’s charitable purposes. Gifts may be made to any Dean Rau and Sarah Lund Janet R. Sklaris Mary Van Evera established fund, or, a special fund may be established to reflect the honored person’s life. The Community Foundation’s Book of Honor, on display Diane Rauschenfels Dr. and Mrs. William J. Slack Sue-Ann and Marlyn Van Schoonhoven in our office, lists those previously honored or memorialized since our inception. Memorials and Honorariums made to the following Community Eldora Recksiedler Lowell A. and Adrienne J. Sletten Virginia Vogt Vance Foundation funds between January 1 and December 31, 2008 include: Molly Regenfuss Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Slonim Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Vandenberg John V. Reitz SMDC Lori VanOvermeiren Apostle Islands Area Community Fund Duluth Legacy Operating Fund Ainsley M. Schoff Reliable Agency, Inc. Aaron V. and Carol R. Smith Dennis and Kathy Velander In honor of In memory of Mia Ellen Peterson and Republic Bank, Inc. Kevin Smith and Beverly Zimmer Scott Vesterstein Lois Albrecht Rodney Langseth M.D. Matthew Raymond Thibodeau Cindy Urshan Mary H. Rice Foundation Kraig and Patricia Smith Violence Prevention Center Eleanor Bussey Duluth Public Schools Fund Mr. and Mrs. Robert Richard Robert and Kelly Smith Steve and Nami Vizanko Jeanette Caspari In memory of In memory of Kent D. and Dorothy L. Richmond Carolyn Sneed Paul and Mary Von Goertz Nelson Dahlin Louie Doucette Peter Boman Gary H. Rieman Dale Sola and Betty George Sola Patricia M. Von Holtum Beta Bodin Damberg Tony Jeanetta Helen Donovan Sue Riley Mary L. Sommerness Jennie and Steve Wabrowetz Beverly Jensch Robert H. Gee Eveleth Area Community Foundation Fund RJ Sport & Cycle Ms. Tracy A. Sonneson Mary Ellen Wade Walker Jamar, Jr. In memory of In honor of Lisa Roazen Patricia R. Sorensen Marian M. Wahlgren Brad Johnson Cyrus Collins Vera Roberts Daniel J. Rolland Bea Sorenson Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Wahman Maudie Collins Dennis Knill David S. Rolland Spirit Mountain Recreation Area David and Dianne Waite Herb Frank Manley and Lillian Goldfine Gold Star Irene Lundquist Linda Rolland St. Cloud Kicks Soccer Team Vern E. and Ritz A. Waller Eleanor Frostman Teachers Award Fund Howard J. Quesnel Carl Romstad Aaron and Donna Staab Donald L. and Susan C. Wallgren George Griese, Jr. In honor of Bill Schnobrich Thomas and Catherine Rootness David W. Stanley Karen M. Walli Mildred La Pointe Lillian and Monnie Goldfine Dr. Raymond M. Shirley Constance and Hamilton N. Ross Barb Steen Winston R. and Maxine H. Wallin Fund of Orpha Locey Grutzner Madeline Island Fund George Stevenson Ham and Sally Ross Sue Stelman The Saint Paul Foundation Mark Musolf In memory of Walter and Irene Lundquist Family Fund Rotary Club of Cloquet Stu and Denise Stenberg John E. and Sally Ward Arnie Nelson Cyrus Collins In memory of Pamela and Neale Roth Bruce and Kayelee Stender Ann and Karl Wasson Virginia Nelson Gloria M. Hanson Jack and Mary Rowe Charitable Lead Trust Leo and Chris Stern William Watson and Anne G. Lystbaek Greg Irons Award “Mike” Margaret Vennum Irene S. Lundquist RSM McGladrey, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stern Anikka C. Wattnem In memory of Mary A. and Karl M. Ruthenbeck James H. Stewart Lauren F. and William H. Weckman John T. and Elizabeth C. Adams Arts Fund Ruth Abramson Edward and Dawn Michael Family Fund of Ed and Jane Ryan Stewart-Taylor Company Elwood and Betty Weckwerth In honor of Jessie Darsow the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund Ann Mars Bob and Kristin Ryan STMicroelectronics, Inc. Barbara A. Weidner Cory Jam Memorial Award In memory of George G. and Mary L. Saarela Becky Byers Strand David Weidt Bell Southmayd Lamont Family Fund of In memory of Cyrus Collins Marie V. Saltwick Trust John and Susan Streitz Jeff and Emily Welles the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund Bernice Jam North Shore Community School George R. Samardich Virginia and Edward Stringer Jon L. Welles In honor of Curtis Quady Endowment Fund Holly C. Sampson Phil and Babs Strom Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Thomas and Lavetta Torke Katherine Quady In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Sampson Tim and Julie Strom Gift Program In memory of Oliver Carpenter Kevin and Dana Sandstrom Superior Shores Resort and Conference Center Wells Fargo Private Client Services Kierland – Henry Family Fund of the Bettie Ann Bell Fritz Nora and Amanda Weckman Nancy and Steve Sandstrom Steve and Kate Surbaugh Claudia and Harry Welty Apostle Islands Area Community Fund Lora Lee Sauer John and Fran Swanson Laurie A. Wermter Collins Family Fund of the Apostle Islands In honor of In memory of Sawbill Outfitters Richard and Bonnie Swanson Nancy Werner Area Community Fund Lisa Kierland McCally Harriet Driscoll Thomas and Anne Schapman Bob Swanstrom Gordon Arthur Westendorf In memory of In memory of Clarian J. Frink Jeffrey G. Schiltz Lonnie and Pamela Swartz Eileen and Gary Wetzel Cyrus Collins Margaret Kierland Sarah Johnson Kenneth and Concetta Schoen Julie A. and Tom A. Szendrey David Weulander Angie Ross Doring Florence Chisholm Henry Psota Lyle and Trish Northey Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schoenborn Deanne Szumowski Wheeler Associates Cook County Community Fund Levin/Goldfine Charitable Fund of the Two Harbors Area Fund Denise K. Schraufnagel Nancy Talarico Jim and Ann Wheeler In memory of In honor of In honor of David R. and Carol J. Schreck Seth and Carol Taran Thomas B. Wheeler Reggie Ilene Levin and Steve Goldfine Lyle Northey Donald R. Schreiner Bud and Karen Thiel White Pine North/Photo Art Shop John Costello Douglas H. and Judith H. Lewis In memory of Fred and Janet Schroeder Jim and Deane Thies Richard and Mavis Whiteman Bertha Tofte Mark and Sandy Schuehle and Family Jo A. Thompson Robert and Sophia Whiteside Scholarship Memorial Fund Red Olsvik Mr. and Mrs. Alan Schuhmacher Mildred I. Thoreson Per H. and Elaine S. Wickstrom Duluth Central High School Alumni In honor of P.L.B. Memorial Fund Mary Schultz Ralph and Loanne Thrane Muriel and Ray Widen Scholarship Fund Fred and Mary Lewis In memory of In memory of Jim and Nancy Schwerdt Michael Torke Clyde and Libby Wilkes Fred C. and Mary H. Lewis Peter Boman Doris Schyberg Tom and Lavetta Torke Joy Williams Jim Dow Scholarship Fund Rails Endowment for Academic Arts Jack, Stuart and Jay Seiler of Security Jewelers Kevin and Ann Treacy Mark E. Winberg Harry Hammarstedt In honor of Athletic Development, REA3D, Fund Mr. and Mrs. Contee Seely Robin Trinko-Russell Diane M. Wippler Duluth Legacy Endowment Fund Fred and Mary Lewis In memory of Karen and Brian Seiler Robert B. Tucker William D. and Martha T. Witrak In honor of David L. Hylla Steven and Terri Seiler Bill and Mary Tuominen WM Foundation Living Legacy Fund Keith A. Hamre John Moody Stuart and Robin Seiler Nancy Turchi Women of St. Lawrence Catholic Church In honor of Nancy Aronson Norr Suzan Quist Sheila and Edward S. Seim Ryan Turner Mr. and Mrs. Rick Woodard Roger P. Engle Becky Byers Strand Dan Shovein Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seitz Two Harbors Federal Credit Union Evelyn Wright Pat Gordon R. F. and E. B. Sershen Two Harbors High School Class of 1964 Pat Zankman In memory of Fred and Mary Lewis G. Scott Ransom Scholarship Fund Shelton Concrete Andrea, Darin, Lydia and Elliot Tysdal Ann and Joe Zastera Max H. Berns M.D. Otto Macor of the Duluth/Superior Alpine Club Nick S. and Nancy Sievers U.S. Bancorp Foundation, Matching Gifts Jim and Mary Zastrow Rodney Langseth M.D. Frances H. McGiffert In honor of Mark and Sandi Signorelli U.S. Bank Dick Zeman Bill Mickelsen Holly C. Sampson Jeff Polzin Mr. and Mrs. William Ziebarth Scott Ransom 24 Kaitlin M. Ryan 25 In memory of Two Harbors Area Fund Weckwerth-Sampson Family Fund Darrell and Palchie Asselin companies; St. Mary Land & Exploration Anne and Jon Holy; Howard and Barb Klatzky; Doris Ransom In memory of In honor of Scholarship Fund was created as a memorial Company; St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Health and Fariba Pendleton. Other members of Mike Sienko Carol Bark Kristine Knowles to provide financial assistance to the non- System; United General Constructors, Inc. (in the Community Leaders Fund are: Martha traditional student in financial need. Riverfront Community Fund Raymond Hahn Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Sampson memory of Herbert Klippen); U.S. Bank-Duluth; B. Alworth; Barker’s Island Marina; Richard Wendell Johnson 1993 Scholarship and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. R. Burns; Karen & John Fillenworth; Helena In memory of In memory of Keith Koski 1988 Unrestricted Jackson; Frances & Joseph Leek; Ann & Robert Nick Glumac Peter Boman Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Roy E. LaBounty Mars, Jr.; Mary Millard; PLB, LLC; Arend J. & Kay Ercolani Atkins Memorial Fund helps low-income, Allen Butler Minority Law Enforcement Carolyn Joy Seitz Family Fund Paul Sellman Verna Sandbulte; James H. Stewart; Donald L. & Tom Jones disadvantaged people meet their basic human Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance In memory of Susan C. Wallgren; and Thomas B. Wheeler. United Way of Greater Duluth Endowment Irene S. Lundquist needs and encourages and enables projects to people of color to begin or continue law Betty J. Hamling 2000 Unrestricted Fund Gloria Rustman which involve animals, attends to the welfare of enforcement training at a post-secondary Superior Hiking Trail Association In honor of Loren J. Taylor animals, or alleviates animal suffering. institution. 1996 Temporary Community Opportunity Fund, formerly Endowment Fund 1992 Field of Interest James F. Gustafson Louis Wekkin Campbell Family Charitable Fund was known as Unrestricted Endowment, is created In memory of by the gifts of many generous donors wishing to Kurt Soderberg Laurie A. Wermter Library Fund Attracting and Maintaining Young created in 1950 by John C. Campbell, Jr., Jeff McMorrow benefit the community as a whole. People from In memory of In memory of People Fund supports the efforts of the a veteran timber producer. The Fund was Steve Toombs all walks of life have pooled contributions into Peter Boman Howard Wermter Attracting and Maintaining Young People subsequently transferred to the Community Helen K. West this Fund, creating a permanent legacy for our Walker Jamar Initiative of the DSACF. 2006 Temporary Foundation. 1984 Unrestricted Dale Heimbach Wheeler Memorial Fund community. 1983 Unrestricted In honor of Attracting and Maintaining Young People Carlton County Historical Society Courage Center Duluth Fund supports Thomas B. Wheeler One Stop Shop Fund supports the efforts of Foundation Fund was established to support the Attracting and Maintaining Young People the Carlton County Historical Society in its recreational programs for youth and families Initiative in the creation of a website. efforts to collect, preserve, and disseminate the with disabilities. Legacy Circle 2007 Organizational Endowment 2007 Designated. history of Carlton County. The Legacy Circle recognizes and embraces Lillian and Manley Goldfine Doug and Mary Sanders Barnum Fund supports nonprofit organizations 1999 Organizational Endowment Douglas County Disaster and Welfare Fund those individuals who have made a planned gift Tim and Catherine Hartnett Dale and Elizabeth George Sola serving the residents of the Duluth-Superior Michael Adam Carroll Memorial Fund will was created in 1919 by the Superior Chapter of to the Community Foundation. Scott Hawkins Bruce and Kaye Stender area. 1993 Unrestricted provide financial resources to organizations the Red Cross and residual gifts to the Superior Dona Wirtanen Holloway Thomas and Lavetta Torke Fire Relief Committee and later transferred to Don and Lois Albrecht William E. Barto Scholarship Fund provides that provide services to disabled youth and Lori Halgren Johnson Emily W. Ulhorn the Community Foundation. Income from this Abbot G. Apter scholarships to high school seniors of Duluth their families, particularly in the areas of family Ilene Levin and Steve Goldfine Mary C. Van Evera Fund continues to help the general welfare of Bernhard and Jean Boecker and Superior who plan to major in the arts and support services and respite care. Dale S. Lewis John Voorhis Douglas County residents. Peter Boman attend the University of Minnesota Duluth or the 2005 Donor Advised Fred and Mary Lewis Donald L. and Susan C. Wallgren 1984 Field of Interest Elizabeth Murphy Burns and Richard Burns University of Wisconsin - Superior. Martin and Patricia Lorntson Laurie Wermter Center on Alcohol and Drug Problems Fund Kevin J. Buzicky and Beth Meyers 1995 Scholarship Duluth Building & Construction Trades Donald V. and Nancy J. Moline Jim and Ann Wheeler was created to support, in perpetuity, the Center Caroline C. Bye Council Scholarship Fund provides Ethel V. Nordling Thomas B. Wheeler Dr. and Mrs. Bernhard Boecker on Alcohol and Drug Problems. Jennifer L. Carey scholarships to children of members of unions May and Vern Nordling David and Kimberley Whittaker Charitable Fund addresses the region’s 1987 Organizational Endowment Richard L. Carver affiliated with the Duluth Building Trades Holly C. Sampson Ilona D. Wirtanen changing needs. 1996 Unrestricted Ruth E. Ferguson Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services Council. 2000 Temporary John and Karen Fillenworth Verna and Arend Sandbulte Anonymous (4) Bernard B. Brusin and Mary L. Brusin assists agencies that directly help low-income Duluth Central High School Alumni Scholarship Fund, established as a memorial, people cope with their basic needs and Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance provides renewable scholarships to Jewish problems. Grants are restricted to agencies for post-secondary education to graduating and Roman Catholic students for college or that serve communities bounded on the west seniors of Central High School. The student vocational training. 1987 Scholarship by Coleraine and on the east by Mountain Iron. previously created funds 1989 Field of Interest must demonstrate qualities of fine character, Building for Women Fund supports the consideration for others, perseverance, and 25th Anniversary Celebration Fund will Scott D. Anderson Leadership Anonymous I Charitable Fund supports two charitable purposes of the Building for Women, Cleveland Family Fund addresses the region’s desire to succeed. Originally established as the support the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Fund is dedicated to sponsoring nonprofit organizations in the Duluth area. located in Duluth, Minnesota. changing needs. 2003 Unrestricted George A. Beck Scholarship Fund by the Class Foundation’s planning for the 25th Anniversary the delivery of high quality, value-based 1994 Designated 2000 Organizational Endowment Cloquet Educational Foundation Fund, of 1944 of Duluth Central High School. Celebration. 2007 Designated leadership training opportunities and/ 1999 Scholarship Anonymous Temporary Fund provided the William, Florence and Dorothy Burns established to realize the advantages of broader or scholarships recognizing leadership A&A Enterprises Charitable Fund was opportunity for a donor to make an annonymous Family Fund addresses the region’s changing investment management, is dedicated to the accomplishments for youth. Duluth Legacy Documentary Fund receives created to allow the donors to participate grant to a nonprofit organization. needs. 1996 Unrestricted Family youth of the Cloquet community. 1999 Field of Interest 1994 Organizational Endowment the proceeds from the sale of the video actively in the grant making process. 2005 Designated Business Leaders Fund benefits both our “Gateway to the World” which benefit the Duluth 2007 Donor Advised Scott D. Anderson Leadership Foundation Paul Antonich Scholarship Fund honors area’s business leaders and the charitable Community Foundation Services Fund was Legacy Endowment Fund. 2005 Temporary Operating Fund supports the operating John T. and Elizabeth C. Adams Arts Fund Paul’s spirit by providing a scholarship to a community. With a minimum gift of $25,000, established for donors who wish to provide activities of the Scott D. Anderson Leadership Duluth Legacy Endowment Fund will provide is designed to attract programs of artistic Duluth Central High School senior boy on the Fund enables business leaders to expand direct support to the operating costs of the Foundation Fund. 1999 Temporary their grant making capacity, enjoy increased Community Foundation. Gifts to this fund help support to the City of Duluth for public projects. quality to the Duluth Superior area and enrich the track and/or cross-country team. The 2005 Organizational Endowment performances, exhibits and artistic services for Anishinabe Fund fosters cultural awareness recipient is a student who encourages others, community visibility, and receive ongoing credit to maximize the dollars available for grant area organizations. 1984 Field of Interest of Ojibwe traditions, encourages the migration demonstrates dedication, good citizenship, and for their generosity. Members of the Business making. 1984 Unrestricted Duluth Playhouse Endowment Fund Leaders Fund are: CLM Corporation; Duluth supports the continued operations of the Duluth Anderson Niskanen Scholarship Fund of ideas from, and encourages respect for, the promotes team unity. The candidates must also Community Leaders Fund recognizes Ojibwe culture. 1991 Donor Advised show respect and dignity towards others as News Tribune; Duluth Winnipeg & Pacific businesses and individuals that have provided Playhouse. 1996 Organizational Endowment provides financial assistance for graduating Railway; Enbridge Energy Partners; Evening Paul did. 2000 Scholarship outstanding resources to address our region’s Duluth Public Schools Fund was established seniors from Duluth public high schools who are Anonymous Friend Designated Fund Telegram Company/Morgan Murphy Stations; charitable needs, now and in the future. With to gain greater visibility and support for Duluth in financial need for post-secondary education supports nonprofit organizations designed by Apter Family Fund was created to allow the Hanft Fride, A Professional Association; a minimum gift of $10,000, the Fund offers Public Schools by supporting innovative and at the University of Minnesota Duluth or the the donor. 2005 Designated donor to participate actively in the grant making maurices; M&I Bank (in memory of Robert D. University of Minnesota Twin Cities. 1998 Donor Advised community leaders an opportunity to expand creative educational projects. Anonymous Friend Fund addresses the process. Banks); W.P. & R.S. Mars Company; Minnesota 1998 Scholarship the impact of their charitable giving and enjoy 1984 Organizational Endowment region’s changing needs. 2005 Unrestricted Aspen Fund, a donor advised fund of the Merrill Power; Moline Machinery LLC.; National Bank increased and ongoing visibility for their Lynch Community Charitable Fund, will allow the of Commerce; North Shore Bank of Commerce; generosity. New members in 2008 include: donor to participate actively in the grantmaking Reuben Johnson & Son, Inc. and affiliated process. 2006 Donor Advised 26 27 Duluth Public Schools Temporary Fund will Girl Scouts - Northern Pine Howard J. and Barb Ignatius Fund will Lakeview Arts Fund supports local arts Gregory S. and Barbara J. Miller Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt support the operations related to the Duluth Council Endowment ensures funds for the provide funding equally to support technology organizations and other local organizations Charitable Lead Trust supports land and water Charitable Fund supports fifteen nonprofit Public Schools Fund. 1996 Temporary future of Girl Scouting. at Denfeld High School and the English which undertake art projects. conservation by the West Wisconsin Land Trust programs in the Duluth area and provides 1986 Organizational Endowment 2006 Field of Interest. Duluth Superior Sharing Fund enables Department at Proctor Senior High School. in the St. Croix and Lake Superior watersheds. scholarship support through the Daniel H. and 2006 Designated 2007 Temporary Catherine L. Mundt Scholarship Fund for Late human service agencies to provide small cash Global Awareness Fund assists projects Levin/Goldfine Charitable Fund was created Bloomers. 1994 Designated grants to vendors on behalf of low-income that increase community awareness of our Greg Irons Award Fund honors the tenets to allow the donors to participate actively in the Minnesota Academic Excellence clients at times of critical need. global interdependence and promote citizen and beliefs of Greg Irons by recognizing and grant making process. 2005 Donor Advised Foundation Fund was started to gain greater Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt for 1983 Temporary Late Bloomers participation in global issues. rewarding the efforts of students in Duluth Douglas H. and Judith H. Lewis visibility for the nonprofit organization. This Fund will provide financial assistance 1983 Donor Advised Public Schools and teachers who help students places a focus on the needs of communities in for students with potential from the three public Julie Enberg Memorial Scholarship Fund Memorial Fund supports two nonprofit succeed. 1990 Designated our region. 1991 Organizational Endowment high schools in Duluth. The award may be used will provide financial assistance to female Manley and Lillian Goldfine Gold Star organizations in the Duluth area. This Fund was for post-secondary education, including four- undergraduate athletes at the University of Teacher Award Fund recognizes and rewards Cory Jam Memorial Award Fund, created established when two trusts, created in 1973 Minnesota Ballet Endowment Fund year colleges and universities and graduate Minnesota Duluth. The Fund was established outstanding educators of ISD#709 - Duluth with gifts from family and friends, provides and 1977, were transferred to one Community supports the artistic and educational activities schools. 1999 Scholarship to honor Julie’s dedication to sports, especially Public Schools. 2006 Designated a scholarship for a Duluth East High School Foundation fund. 1994 Designated of the Minnesota Ballet. hockey, and her commitment to both her graduate. 1988 Scholarship 2003 Organizational Endowment Hubert A. Nelson Scholarship Fund provides Manley and Lillian Goldfine Gold Star Fred C. and Mary H. Lewis Scholarship Fund community and the University of Minnesota scholarships for Duluth and Superior high Temporary Fund will support the operations Edna M. & H. Anna Jenks’ Charitable Fund provides financial assistance for deserving and Minnesota Ballet and Duluth News Tribune Duluth. 2001 Scholarship school seniors who intend to major in business related to the Manley and Lillian Goldfine Gold was originally created in 1956 to support needy students who could not otherwise afford Performing Arts Fund for Kids was created or accounting at the University of Minnesota Erola Family Fund, a donor advised fund of Star Teacher Award Fund. 2006 Temporary twelve nonprofit organizations designated by to attend Marshall School, a private college to enhance the artistic development of young Duluth or the University of Wisconsin - Superior. the Merrill Lynch Community Charitable Fund, the donor. The Fund was later transferred to the preparatory school in Duluth, Minnesota. people in the region by supporting area Colonel Lawrence H. Golberg Aviation 1995 Scholarship will allow the donor to participate actively in the 1985 Designated 1999 Scholarship organizations that provide live performance Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Community Foundation. grant making process. 2005 Donor Advised opportunities for children. Amelia and Emanuel Nessell Family Colonel Golberg, a Viet Nam war pilot who Todd, Susan, Matthew and Hilary Johnson Lighthouse for the Blind Endowment Fund 2000 Field of Interest Scholarship Fund, established as a memorial, Esperanza Fund allows the donor to died in battle, by providing scholarships for 2007 Charitable Fund addresses the region’s was established to realize the advantages of provides financial assistance for students in participate actively in the grant making process post-secondary pilot training in the Duluth area. changing needs. 2007 Unrestricted Family broader investment management and to gain Minnesota Power Community Involvement while answering the needs of the community. 2003 Scholarship Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial need, with priority consideration to Knight Creative Communities Initiative Fund greater visibility for the Duluth Lighthouse for 2007 Donor Advised 1998 Organizational Endowment financial assistance for graduating high school Jewish applicants. 1997 Scholarship Goodwill Future Fund was created to helps support the activities of the KCCI project the Blind. seniors within Minnesota Power’s service area Nordling Family Designated Fund I supports Fair Chance Fund encourages and enables realize the advantages of broader investment in the Duluth-Superior area. 2007 Designated Living Legacy Fund is an excellent option for who are active volunteers in their communities. two nonprofit organizations in Duluth. innovative and collaborative projects which management and gain greater visibility for donors wishing to honor loved ones and friends Johns S. and James L. Knight 1998 Temporary 2007 Designated reduce long-term dependency on public Goodwill Industries. Foundation Fund assists a wide variety forever, either as a memorial or on occasions of assistance programs, decrease the effects of 1995 Organizational Endowment 1983 Unrestricted Minnesota Power New Generation Nordling Family Fund was created to allow the of community-based projects and nonprofit celebration. poverty on children, and provide opportunities Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance family to participate actively in the grant making Greater Proctor Area Scholarship organizations that would not normally receive Lone Wolf Fund was created to promote for economic self-sufficiency. to full-time college students who reside in process. 2007 Donor Advised Foundation Fund provides greater Knight Foundation support. 1993 Donor Advised environmental education, particularly through 1991 Field of Interest Minnesota Power’s service area and major in a visibility and support for the foundation programs which increase access for children North Shore Community School Knight Fund will support a variety of qualifying field of study. Family Service Sharing Fund was created and its many scholarships. who have a physical and/or mental disability; Endowment Fund supports efforts to sustain community, cultural, and civic projects and 2007 Temporary Scholarship with the remaining assets of Family Service of 2004 Organizational Endowment community-based elementary education on the nonprofit organizations. 2002 Donor Advised to advance medical science through research, 1989 Unrestricted Minnesota Section, Society of Duluth. Arthur and Winnie Gurovitsch particularly for cancer and diabetes; and North Shore through a public charter school. Ralph S. Knowlton Lake Superior Marine Mining Metallurgy and Exploration 2001 Organization Endowment Four Cedars Environmental Fund, was Children’s Fund was created to honor Arthur to increase educational opportunities for Museum Endowment Fund was established Scholarship Fund provides scholarships established to provide financial incentives that Gurovitsch’s kindness to and loving ways with international students attending post-secondary Northeast Minnesota Sharing Fund enables to realize the advantages of broader investment and/or loans to individuals for the undergraduate initiate, stimulate, enrich, and assist programs children. This Fund will light the way for less institutions, particularly in the area of academic human service agencies to provide small cash management and to gain greater visibility for 1999 Donor Advised study of engineering. The fund gives priority to and organizations involved in the protection, fortunate children. 1997 Field of Interest support. grants to vendors on behalf of low-income the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center. those who express an interest in working in the preservation, and education of the unique Lorntson Family Fund supports five nonprofit clients at times of critical need. Patricia S. Gustafson ’56 Memorial 1992 Organizational Endowment 997 Scholarship natural resources found primarily within the mining industry in Minnesota. 1 1988 Temporary Scholarship Fund will award a renewable organizations designated by the donor. Western Lake Superior Watershed. Labor World Doug Nelson Scholarship 2006 Designated Wildey H. Mitchell Family Fund scholarship to a graduating female senior from Northern Bible Society - Daniel H. and 2006 Field of Interest Fund will provide financial assistance for addresses the region’s changing needs. Denfeld High School or Marshall School who Lutheran Social Service Endowment Fund Catherine L. Mundt Charitable Fund was post-secondary education in memory of Doug 1991 Unrestricted C.E. Fuller, Jr. and M.K. Fuller Fund, created exemplifies the life of Patricia Gustafson. supports services provided by Lutheran Social established to continue in perpetuity the work of Nelson. 2004 Scholarship in 1963 and later transferred to the Community 2007 Scholarship Service of Minnesota in its northeast region. Modern Woodmen of America the Northern Bible Society. 2006 Designated Foundation, supports human service programs Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua Blue 1999 Organizational Endowment Scholarship Fund was established by the Jeanne H. Hemmingway Scholarship Fund Richard B. Pearson Memorial in the region. 1997 Field of Interest Canvas Fund will provide funds for the periodic Duluth Camp No. 2341 Modern Woodmen was founded as a memorial to provide financial Marshall School Endowment Fund was Scholarship Fund will provide financial replacement of the Lake Superior Big Top of America to provide assistance to the non- Fund for the Environment reflects growing assistance to graduating high school seniors established to gain greater visibility for assistance to students graduating from the Chautauqua tent. traditional student in financial need. community concern and awareness of our attending the University of Minnesota Duluth. Marshall School in partnership with other Duluth Public Schools who are pursuing an 2001 Organizational Endowment 1988 Scholarship interdependency with our environment. 1990 Scholarship community organizations. elementary or secondary Education degree. 1991 Field of Interest Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra 1996 Organizational Endowment Moline Family Donor Advised Fund was 2006 Scholarship Gus and Henrietta Hill Scholarship Fund Endowment Fund supports the continued created to allow the donors to participate Peter M. Gargano Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for post-secondary Mattson Family Fund, a donor advised fund of Erick Peter Person Memorial Fund addresses growth of the LSCO summer concert series. actively in the grant making process. provides financial assistance to the children education to Duluth East High School the Merrill Lynch Community Charitable Fund, the region’s changing needs. This endowment will enhance the 2003 Donor Advised of the employees of Ulland Brothers for post- graduates. The Fund was created through a will allow the donor to participate actively in 2003 Unrestricted Family LSCO’s innovative programming and audience secondary education. 1992 Temporary bequest from Henrietta Hill in memory of her the grantmaking process with a focus on post- Moline Family Fund addresses the region’s development. 1997 Organizational Endowment RSI Margaret Moser Memorial Fund supports 2004 Donor Advised 1993 Unrestricted Gernander Scholarship Fund grandson, Roger C. Hill, Jr. 2000 Scholarship secondary education. changing needs. provides Lake Superior Medical Society Tilderquist Residential Services of Northeastern Minnesota, financial assistance for post-secondary Max and Julia Houghton Duluth Central Millennium Group Speak Your Peace Fund Morgan Fund gives priority to projects that Inc. in its mission to provide innovative services Scholarship Fund will provide scholarships for education to graduating seniors of Denfeld Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance will support the ongoing efforts of the Speak foster community pride or economically impact to support the lives of people with disabilities. students attending the University of Minnesota High School with demonstrated good to graduating Central seniors for post- Your Peace Civility Project and the nine tools of the Twin Ports in general, with a goal of making 2000 Organizational Endowment Duluth Medical School. 2005 Scholarship character who combine athletic and academic secondary education. 2003 Temporary civility. 2003 Designated grants equally to Superior and Duluth. accomplishments. 1998 Scholarship 1984 Field of Interest

28 29 Rails Endowment for Academic Arts Athletic a creative twist by making grants to qualified Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance helping children with their educational and Robert B. and Sophia Whiteside YMCA of Superior-Douglas County 3 Development, REA D, was created by the applicants who previously applied for, but did for graduating seniors from Duluth Central basic material needs, as well as helping them to Scholarship Fund was established in 1976 in Endowment Fund was established community of Independent School District 704 not receive grants, due to limited Community High School, the Marshall School, and several appreciate nature. 1997 Field of Interest memory of the pioneer Duluth lumberman and to gain greater visibility for the of Proctor, Minnesota. The purpose of this Fund Foundation resources. 2006 Unrestricted alternative schools in Duluth. 2003 Scholarship Dale Heimbach Wheeler Memorial Fund his wife, and later affiliated with the Community nonprofit organization. is to receive, manage, and disburse resources 1987 Organizational Endowment Second Harvest Michael E. Miner Hunger William G. Strobel, M.D., Family Fund assists projects that address children’s Foundation. This Fund awards scholarships for the lifelong learning experiences of district to graduating seniors of Duluth high schools Endowment Fund will ensure food resources addresses the region’s changing needs. education, chemical dependency services, family YWCA Fund was established to gain greater residents. 1997 Organizational Endowment who give evidence of academic excellence, for in-need residents located in the northeastern 1991 Unrestricted counseling, and women and violence. visibility and to realize the advantages of G. Scott Ransom Scholarship Fund of the Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin service high character, demonstrated leadership, and Jean Quinn Sullivan Scholarship Fund 1995 Donor Advised broader investment management. Duluth/Superior Alpine Club will provide area of the Second Harvest Northern Lakes promise of contributing to the betterment of provides financial assistance to students 1985 Organizational Endowment financial awards for expenses associated with Food Bank. 2005 Organizational Endowment Henry and Sarah Wheeler Historical society. 1995 Affiliated Trust majoring in education, with priority given to Awareness Fund supports projects that Young Leaders Fund recognizes young adults pursuing a competitive ski experience. Wirtanen Family Fund, established in memory Carolyn Joy Seitz Family Fund addresses those who express an interest in elementary promote awareness of the Duluth Superior Area and their efforts to assist in making the Duluth- 2005 Scholarship of Sylvia Wirtanen, encourages progressive the region’s changing needs. education. The award may be used for post- Community Foundation’s service area’s rich, Superior communities an exciting place to live. Dr. Mark Rathke Family Scholarship Fund 1996 Unrestricted Family secondary education at the University of untapped historical legacy and inspires others social change, broadens participation in our 2007 Unrestricted provides a scholarship to a graduating senior 1997 Scholarship democratic society, and promotes justice. Phil Shykes Memorial Scholarship Fund Wisconsin - Superior. to participate in preserving and promoting the of the Marshall School who has demonstrated 1990 Donor Advised Young Leaders Operating Fund supports provides a scholarship to a graduating senior John A. Sullivan Scholarship Fund region’s history. 2005 Field of Interest school and/or community involvement, the activities of the Young Leaders Fund. of the Hermantown High School. The recipient provides financial assistance for students Wisconsin Arts Board Fund supports arts leadership qualities, and hard-working behavior. White Pine Fund supports four nonprofit 2007 Temporary is chosen on the basis of financial need, majoring in education at the University of activities in Douglas County. 2003 Temporary The scholarship can be used at any accredited organizations designated by the donor. community service, and determination to Wisconsin - Superior. 1996 Scholarship Kate Zinn Memorial Scholarship Fund will college or university. 1999 Scholarship 2006 Designated pursue a higher education. The scholarship provide financial assistance to students from Superior-Douglas County Arts Fund supports Red Oak Fund was created to allow the donors can be used at any post-secondary vocational St. Croix and Northwestern High Schools projects and programs which help people and their children to participate actively in the college, community college, or other college or in Douglas County for careers working with develop an appreciation for the arts and to grant making process. 2000 Donor Advised university. 1999 Scholarship children and/or teenagers. 2002 Scholarship make a variety of multicultural arts experiences Ruth H. Richards Fund addresses the region’s Elva B. and Mitchell J. Sill Family Fund was accessible to all people. 2006 Field of Interest 2004 Unrestricted changing needs. created to allow the donors and their children to Superior-Douglas County Arts participate actively in the grant making process. Riverfront Community Fund was established Operating Fund supports the activites of the 2003 Donor Advised New Funds Created in 2008 for nonprofit organizations serving the riverfront Superior-Douglas County Arts Fund. communities of Riverside, Smithville, Morgan Silver Bay Charitable Fund will provide 2006 Operating Duluth Legacy Operating Fund supports Eric and Laurel Lein Family Fund, part of Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Park, Gary-New Duluth, and Fond du Lac. financial assistance to projects and programs Superior East High All-Class Reunion the activities of the Duluth Legacy Endowment the Apostle Islands family of funds, addresses Authority Fund will provide greater visibility and 1991 Field of Interest that aid and support low-income residents of Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship to a Fund. Temporary changing needs of the region served by the support for the organization. Silver Bay and its vicinity. 2001 Field of Interest Steve Rolland Youth Peacemaker graduate of Superior East High School. Organizational Endowment Eveleth Area Community Foundation Fund Apostle Islands Area Community Fund. Award Fund honors youth who undertake Slonim Temporary Fund provides the donor 1985 Scholarship Field of Interest seeks to enhance and improve the quality of life Philip H. and Barbara Strom Family community peacemaking activites. the opportunity to participate in the grant Superior Hiking Trail Association in the Eveleth area and encourages others to do Fred C. and Mary H. Lewis UMD MBA Charitable Fund was created to allow the 1996 Scholarship making process as they see an apparent need. Endowment Fund supports the Association’s the same. Field of Interest Scholarship Fund will provide financial donors to participate actively in the grant 1995 Temporary Jack and Mary Rowe Memorial efforts to build, promote, maintain, protect, and Eveleth Area Community Foundation assistance to students from the Duluth making process. Donor Advised Scholarship Fund will reward excellence Small Business Education Scholarship Fund preserve a hiking trail along the ridgeline of the and Superior metropolitan area who will Operating Fund will support the operations Superior Shores Resort Scholarship Fund in academic performance to students from originated with a grant from the Employers North Shore of Lake Superior. attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth’s of the Eveleth Area Community Foundation. will provide financial assistance to students public high schools in Duluth, Hermantown, Council. This Fund encourages the creation and 2000 Organizational Endowment Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) Temporary from the Lake Superior School District who and Proctor who are pursuing a career in retention of jobs in Duluth and Superior through program. Scholarship United Way of Greater Duluth are pursuing a career in the hospitality industry. engineering. 2007 Scholarship a scholarship program geared to strengthen the Martin Hanson Conservation Endowment Endowment Fund protects the funds for P.L.B. Memorial Fund was created to honor the Scholarship management skills of those in small business. Fund will support the Friends of the Apostle Lawrence E. and Mabel Jackson Rudberg the future of the nonprofit. memory of Peter L. Boman and will address the 1987 Scholarship Islands National Lakeshore, Inc. Designated Ward, Mariam, Barbara and Robert Tucker Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance 1984 Organizational Endowment region’s changing needs. Unrestricted Family Fund, part of the Apostle Islands for post-secondary education to graduating G. Kendall Smith Fund supports two nonprofit Hartley Nature Center Endowment Fund Henry E. Walter/Cloquet Rotary Club Fund Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund will provide family of funds, addresses changing needs of seniors from Two Harbors Senior High School organizations in the Duluth area. provides a resource for community support to supports the Cloquet Rotary Club’s scholarship the nearly 2000 recipients of Duluth Superior the region served by the Apostle Islands Area and from Duluth public and private high schools. 1990 Designated further environmental education programs and program. 1998 Designated Area Community Foundation scholarships Community Fund. Field of Interest Special distributions from the Fund also support stewardship activities of the Hartley Nature G. Kendall Smith Fund for the Physically with an opportunity to return gifts to the a nonprofit program in the area. Weckwerth-Sampson Family Fund addresses Center. Organizational Endowment Two Harbors Major Project Fund will Disabled and Visually Impaired supports community. Awards criteria are determined 1998 Scholarship the region’s changing needs. provide support to the Two Harbors Area organizations offering services to people with Initiatives General Operating Fund supports annually by the Community Foundation 1991 Unrestricted Family Fund in implementing a major project which Marie V. Saltwick Scholarship Fund provides physical disabilities or visual impairments as the activities of the Community Foundation’s Scholarship Committee. Scholarship promotes “Quality of Life” for Two Harbors financial assistance for graduating seniors from their main purpose. 1990 Field of Interest Weisberg Memorial Fund was created to Initiatives. Temporary residents. Temporary Duluth Denfeld High School for post-secondary support the School District of Superior. Jane S. Smith Memorial Fund encourages education. 2003 Temporary 1986 Organizational Endowment and enables organizations which provide artistic Kenneth and Concetta Schoen and cultural traditions in the Duluth area. Wells Fargo Bank Fund was created to allow Scholarship Fund will provide financial 1992 Field of Interest the donors to participate actively in the grant assistance for students with potential from the making process. 2004 Donor Advised Social Capital Benchmark Survey Fund three public high schools in Duluth. The award supports the efforts of the Social Capital Laurie A. Wermter Library Fund will aid may be used for post-secondary education, Benchmark Survey conducted during 2006 in libraries and archives in northwest Wisconsin, including four-year colleges and universities. the Duluth-Superior area. 2006 Temporary primarily Douglas County, in achieving 2007 Scholarship outstanding library service and preserving the Dale and Betty George Sola Second Chance Endowment Fund takes history of the area. 2003 Field of Interest Wetherby Fund continues a tradition of

30 31 Affiliate Funds

The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation actively encourages the development of affiliate funds in communities throughout our region. Violence Prevention Center Fund will support Hermantown Community Fund Two Harbors Area Operating Fund supports These geographically targeted endowments are developed through living and testamentary gifts from local donors that are then held by the the Center’s mission of eliminating domestic the activities of the Two Harbors Area Fund. Hermantown Community Fund, an affiliate Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. In 2008, the Eveleth Area Community Foundation Fund became the fifth Affiliate Fund. Upon and sexual violence against women, men, 1999 Temporary fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community recommendations from a local advisory board, the endowment earnings are directed to support priority community issues and projects. Affiliate children and their families in Cook County. 2004 Organizational Endowment Foundation, actively promotes private giving for Ruth E. Ferguson Charitable Fund supports funds are organized to assess community needs, take a leadership role on important issues in the community, develop endowment funds of various the public good in the Hermantown area. the operation and purchase of books for kinds, make grants, and organize partnerships that will benefit the community. The program allows communities to create permanent charitable WTIP Community Radio Fund will support 2005 Field of Interest the Carnegie Public Library in Two Harbors, resources for worthwhile community organizations and projects. The Affiliate Funds include: this independent public community radio station Minnesota. 2006 Designated with a mission to foster and build community Hermantown Community Operating Fund LaBounty Family Fund connections, educate and inform the public, and supports the activities of the Hermantown provides assistance to Apostle Islands Area Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Cook County Community Fund provide entertainment through its broadcasts. Community Fund. 2005 Temporary projects which promote economic development Foundation Fund will support the foundation’s 2004 Organizational Endowment in the Two Harbors area. 2001 Donor Advised Community Fund Cook County Community Fund, Jackson Club Scholarship Fund will provide mission to provide quality, affordable Superior Shores Resort Scholarship Fund an affiliate fund of the Duluth Superior Area financial awards for post secondary education, Apostle Islands Area Community Fund, outdoor recreation experiences that renews Eveleth Area Community will provide financial assistance to students Community Foundation, actively promotes including college and vocational training to an affiliate fund of the Duluth Superior Area and enhances the lives of people in the Foundation Fund from the Lake Superior School District who private giving for the public good of the Cook graduating seniors from Hermantwon High Community Foundation, actively promotes Chequamegan Bay area. School. 2005 Scholarship are pursuing a career in the hospitality industry. private giving for the public good of the Apostle County area. 2003 Field of Interest Eveleth Area Community Foundation Fund, 2007 Organizational Endowment. an affiliate fund of the Duluth Superior Area 2008 Scholarship Islands area. 2000 Field of Interest Cook County Community Temporary Fund Two Harbors Area Bayfield Community Education Community Foundation, seeks to enhance and Two Harbors Major Project Fund will provide supports the activities of the Cook County Community Fund The following funds, part of the Apostle Islands Foundation Fund supports the agency’s improve the quality of life in the Eveleth area support to the Two Harbors Area Fund in Community Fund. 2004 Temporary area family of funds, address the changing mission to facilitate achievement of educational and encourages others to do the same. Two Harbors Area Fund, an affiliate fund implementing a major project which promotes needs of the region served by the Apostle excellence by students attending schools Birch Grove Foundation Fund will support 2008 Field of Interest of the Duluth Superior Area Community “Quality of Life” for Two Harbor’s residents. Islands Area Community Fund: located within the Bayfield School District. efforts to sustain community-based elementary Eveleth Area Community Foundation Foundation, enhances the quality of life of 2008 Temporary Albrecht-Vogt Family Fund 2001 Organizational Endowment education. 2005 Organizational Endowment Operating Fund will support the operations of Two Harbors area residents. 1998 Field of Interest Bodin Family Fund Bayfield Heritage Association Fund supports Cook County Higher Education Fund will the Eveleth Area Community Foundation. Helen DeHaven Bush Family Fund the agency’s mission to promote awareness, support the programs of Cook County Higher 2008 Temporary The following fund, part of the Two Harbors Hartnett-Helm Family Fund appreciation, and preservation of Bayfield’s Education. 2006 Designated Area family of funds, addresses the changing Dr. Michael and Deanna Asbell Family Fund distinctive history. Frank G. DeMaio Fund will enable three needs of the region served by the Two Harbors Cleveland Family Fund 2001 Organizational Endowment Area Fund: Joanne B. Hadland Family Fund schools in Cook County to provide instruction Kierland-Henry Family Fund CORE Endowment Fund will support the of Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL). Lyle and Trish Northey Family Fund Bill and Marilyn Larson Family Fund organization in bringing together community 2007 Designated John S. Meier Family Fund and families to meet the needs of seniors in the Grand Marais Public Library Fund will support Edward and Dawn Michael Family Fund northern communities of the Bayfield Peninsula. the continued operations of the Grand Marais Ann and Dave Locey Family Fund 2007 Organizational Endowment. Public Library. 2006 Designated Jerry and Mary Phillips Family Fund Grutzner Madeline Island Fund will support Harris Family Fund will provide support to Gene and Carole Qualle Family Fund nonprofit organizations serving Madeline Island nine nonprofit organizations which have been Bell Southmayd Lamont Family Fund and its residents. 2006 Field of Interest designated by the donors. 2006 Designated Collins Family Fund Martin Hanson Conservation Endowment Tom and Roxanne Frizzell Family Fund Scott Hawkins Fund was created to allow the Fund will support the Friends of the Apostle Ole J. and Ingeborg Hadland Family Fund donor to participate actively in the grant making Islands National Lakeshore, Inc. Walt and Lin Pomeroy Family Fund process. 2006 Donor Advised 2008 Designated Tom and Liz Purcell Family Fund North House Folk School Endowment Fund Larry A. Reiten Family Fund Human Rights Fund supports projects that ensures the school’s permanent financial Robert and Carolyn Sneed Family Fund promote tolerance and combat bigotry, racism, viability and making the campus an evermore G.R.A.C.E. Fund and discrimination in the Apostle Islands area. dynamic place to learn. Eric and Laurel Lein Family Fund 2000 Field of Interest 2006 Organization Endowment Ward, Mariam, Barbara and Robert Human Rights Temporary Fund will support Tucker Family Fund Tofte Historical Society Fund will support the human rights projects in the Bayfield-LaPointe- continued operations of the Tofte Historical Apostle Islands Area Community Red Cliff area. 2004 Temporary Society. 2006 Organizational Endowment. Operating Fund supports the activities of the Peter M. and Betty W. Rogers Fund was Beverly R. Uhrhammer Memorial Library Apostle Islands Area Community Fund. created to allow the donor to participate actively 2000 Temporary Fund will provide funds to the Grand Marais in the grant making process. Public Library for purchasing high quality Apostle Islands Area Program 2007 Donor Advised children’s printed books to add to circulation. Services Fund provides direct support for the 2005 Designated operating costs of the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund. 2002 Designated

32 33 Committees and Staff

Board Committees Advisory Committees Global Awareness Fund Dr. Mark Rathke Family Scholarship Robert B. and Sophia Whiteside Scholarship Kevin Rappana Mary Van Evera, Chair Margo Rathke, Chair Jan Akervik Walter Raschick Executive John T. and Elizabeth C. Adams Arts Fund Barbara A. Elliot Laurie Durant Charles Bell Manny Rivas Donald L. Wallgren, Chair Elizabeth Burns, Chair Phyllis France Faris Keeling Tom Boman Branden Robinson Lyle W. Northey, Vice Chair Robert A. DeArmond Helena E. Jackson John Lawien Kay Eckman Carrie Rust Peter L. Boman, Treasurer Karen Fillenworth Thomas Morgan Ilene F. Levin Ted Johnson Lindsey Schloer Jennifer L. Carey, Secretary Ruth Frederick Ellen O’Neill Greg Mirau Marge Ryan Jerree Small Abbot G. Apter, Immediate Past Chair Beverly Goldfine Donald J. Pearce Katie Rathke Daphne Steele Jennifer Smith Helena E. Jackson Audit Mollie Thibodeau Molly Rathke Amy Kuronen, Trust Officer Trish Stinnett Claudia Scott Welty Ilene F. Levin, Chair Donald L. Wallgren Georgia Swing Sombath Tran James E. Zastrow Wirtanen Family Fund LeRoy T. Kolquist Andy Weyrauch Mavis Whiteman Jack and Mary Rowe Memorial Scholarship Dona Holloway, Co-Chair Claudia Scott Welty Scott D. Anderson Leadership Curt Walczak Lillian and Manley Goldfine Gold David Carroll Ilona Wirtanen, Co-Chair Foundation Fund Sarah Wilcox Board Leadership Star Teacher Award Christian Lawien Martha Alworth Kristin Teberg, Chair Donald L. Wallgren, Chair Andy Goldfine, Chair Corbin Lawien Brooks Anderson Knight Creative Communities Initiative Julie Gilbertson Abbot G. Apter Keith Dixon Lizette Lawien Lisa Holloway Klyce Tara Alfonsi Sanford “Sandy” C. Hoff Peter L. Boman Harold Frederick Mark Myles Irene Holloway Thomas Gary Banker Rebecca Kilgore Joseph H. Leek Kenneth Goldfine Andrea Schokker Rachael Martin Henry Banks David Sproat Donald V. Moline Vinson Lundberg Claudia Scott Welty Lyle W. Northey Kathy Bartsias Richard E. Swenson Lyle W. Northey Robert S. Mars Jr. Mary Van Evera Chani Becker James E. Zastrow Marie V. Saltwick Scholarship Thomas B. Wheeler Jen Bertsch Pam Roth Alana Friedman, Chair Young Leaders Fund James E. Zastrow Anishinabe Fund Bob Browne Joan Setterlund Donald Annala Jenny Carey, Chair Michael Spencer, Co-Chair Drew Digby Development Ellen Troeltzsch Kay Biga Tara Alfonsi Patricia Lenz, Co-Chair Pat Donahue Abbot G. Apter, Chair Ann Wasson Tom Tusken Ryan Boman Rick Smith Kat Eldred Peter L. Boman Max and Julia Houghton Duluth Mary Watts Matt Cartier Claudia Scott Welty John Foucault Paul R. Buckley Central Scholarship Erik Finstad Marlene Wisuri Scholarship Samantha Gibb Roff Richard R. Burns Donald V. Moline, Chair Jon Heyesen Harry L. Gehring, Chair Brian Graff Helena E. Jackson Duluth Legacy Endowment Fund Ethan Fisher Kelly Mullan Marlene David Greg Grell Larry L. Kappes Advisory Board Carol Kropf Don Ness Sharon Kaner Deb Hannu Richard Loraas Nancy Norr, Chair John Lawien Nicholas Olson Larry L. Kappes Gary Hedin Lyle W. Northey Jeffery Anderson Lisa Mitchell-Krochek Branden Robinson Amy Kuronen Pat Heffernan James H. Stewart Abbot G. Apter Mia Thibodeau Greg Irons Award James A. Laumeyer John Heino Brad Beckman Laura Whittaker Grants Deb Halver Fran Leek Jerry Hembd Michael A. Cowles Sarah Wilcox Lyle W. Northey, Chair Dan Holm Richard Loraas Greg Gilbert Lisa Heyesen Jennifer L. Carey Willis Irons Mark Myles George Goldfarb Community Initiatives Keir Johnson Michael A. Cowles Laura LaFontaine David Vose Brian Graff Task Forces Pam Kramer Ilene F. Levin Cheryl Lien Melissa Kadlec Silver Bay Charitable Fund Linda Krug Richard Loraas Shelley Michalicek Attracting & Retaining Young Adults Rob Karwath Vickie Thompson, Chair Kris Larson Donald L. Wallgren Ann Wasson Danielle Bagler Dan Markham Donna Blomberg Mary Mathews Claudia Scott Welty Mark Baron Bill Westholm Ann Coffin Crystal Pelkey Robert E. Powless John Bennett Investment Jackson Club Scholarship Lana Fralich Heather Rand Duluth Public Schools Fund Jen Bertsch Donald L. Wallgren, Chair Lois Fichtner Susan Frericks Matt Schoeppner Sue Stelman, Chair Jeff Borling Abbot G. Apter Sandy Fogo Howard T. Klatzky Cheryl Skafte Ann Wasson, Vice Chair/Secretary Jenny Carey Peter L. Boman Jamie Jago Lucy Ludolph Jen Smith Gunnar Johnson, Treasurer Craig Chilcote Richard R. Burns Helena Jackson Nancy Viola Phoebe Smith-Ellis Darlene Anderson Tony Cuneo Michael A. Cowles Keith MacDonald Jan Arezzo Small Business Education Fund Brianne Defoe Affiliate Funds James C. Jarocki Wade Petrich Charles Bell Robert S. Mars, Jr., Chair John Foucault Todd L. Johnson Donald L. Wallgren Apostle Islands Area Community Fund Matt Doyle Abbot G. Apter Leah Gordeni LeRoy T. Kolquist Lavetta Meyer Torke, Chair Scott Fisher Minnesota Section, Society of Mining, Paul R. Buckley Tricia Gunderson Ilene F. Levin Richard L. Carver, Vice Chair Ken Jensen Metallurgy and Exploration Ilene F. Levin Jennifer Hawkins Mark Myles Kathy Bergner Greg Jones Jon Maki, Chair Richard Loraas Lisa Heyesen Claudia Scott Welty Joe Bresette Karen Keenan Sarah Blust Heidi Timm-Bijold Leonard Johnson Patty Carver Public Relations Joan Peterson Kelly Campbell Claudia Scott Welty Tad Johnson Margie Frederickson Jennifer L. Carey, Chair Gene Rajanen Peter Clevenstine Lake Superior Medical Society Danielle Kaeding Peter L. Boman Pam Roth Duane Kokkinen Tilderquist Scholarship Mike Malone Howard T. Klatzky Judy Seliga Punyko Dennis Murr Thomas H. Wiig, MD, President Jennifer Medak Lyle W. Northey Michele M. Wallerstein Tony Perpich John D. Ispen, MD, President Elect Kelly Mullan Thomas B. Wheeler Keith Dixon, Ex Officio Theresa Smith, MD, Secretary-Treasurer Don Ness Lyle W. Northey Crystal Pelkey Heather L. Opsahl Beth Probst 34 Lillian Repesch, MD 35 Fritz E. Grutzner Two Harbors Area Fund Staff Marcia Henry Russell H. Conrow, Chair Holly C. Sampson, President Board of Trustees Beth Meyers Barbara Hamilton, Vice Chair Lois Albrecht, Donor Services Officer for the Connie Ross Gary Olsen, Secretary/Treasurer Apostle Islands Area Community Fund Cook County Community Fund Gordy Anderson Barbara Chapin, Financial Officer Howard Hedstrom, Chair Anna M. Bradley Katie Gellatly, Community Philanthropy Officer Sharon Bloomquist, Secretary Jim Borash David Hammer, Chief Administrative and Mary Petz, Scribe Dean Croft Scholarship Officer Jim Boyd Peter F. Jeronimus Claudia Lundquist, Executive Assistant Mike Carlson Terry B. Johnson Beth Probst, Communications Officer Cindy Hansen Jerry Lehman Becky Byers Strand, Development Officer Brian R. Johnson Meredith MacDonald Anikka Wattnem, Administrative Assistant Michael LaVigne Dennis Moen Leigh Mathison Lyle W. Northey Richard J. Olson Bob Olund Beth Rogers Kennedy Angie Tobeck Stephen Surbaugh Jamie Swensen Joseph F. Zastera Donald L. Wallgren, Chair Lyle W. Northey, Vice Chair Peter L. Boman, Treasurer Jennifer L. Carey, Secretary Abbot G. Apter Hermantown Community Fund Managing Director Community Representative President Partner Immediate Past Chair Keith MacDonald, Chair RSM McGladrey, Inc. PLB, LLC Hanft Fride, A Professional President Lois Fichtner Deceased Association Mercury Investment Jamie Jago Mary Johnson Myron Lindahl Steve Overom Sandi Peterson Wade Petrich David Salo Lonnie Swartz picture not available

Michael A. Cowles Larry L. Kappes Howard T. Klatzky LeRoy T. Kolquist Amy Hunt Kuronen Shareholder President and CEO President President Managing Director Fryberger, Buchanan, National Bank of Commerce H.T. Klatzky & Associates, Inc. Kolquist, Seitz & Goldman, Ltd. U.S. Bank Private Client Group Smith & Frederick, P.A.

In memory:

On November 12, 2008, the Community Foundation suffered a great loss upon learning Dr. Peter L. Boman had passed away in his home. Peter served on our Board of Trustees for nearly 10 years, most recently as our treasurer. During his time with us, he brought forth passion, creativity and unique ideas—including Ilene F. Levin Richard Loraas Lisa L. Mandelin Fariba Pendleton Claudia Scott Welty the President’s Circle. The President’s Circle, which recognizes a Community Representative Community Representative Wealth Management Professor Sr. Vice President of lifetime of giving, is just one of the ways his legacy will continue Retired Specialist and Vice President University of Wisconsin- Business Support and Wells Fargo Bank Extension Chief Administrative Officer to touch so many people, not only here at the Community ALLETE Foundation, but in the entire region.

Peter L. Boman

36 37 DULUTH SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Vision DULUTH, MINNESOTA The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation will be the FINANCIAL STATUS leading force for improving our region by fostering generosity, civic engagement and inclusiveness.

2008 2007 Core Values TOTAL ASSETS $37,961,483 $53,178,588 Public Support and Revenue Community Stewardship Integrity Contributions $4,053,018 $3,713,893 Donated Services 13,820 21,942 Interest and dividends 600,761 737,650 Mission Statement Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (16,189,547) 4,546,985 The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation encourages Refunds of grants 16,979 71,164 private giving for the public good. The Community Foundation Miscellaneous 5,591 13,900 brings together people who need assistance and people who are able Agency endowments 984,845 (408,944) to give. Through its board of community leaders, the Foundation: Total Public Support and Revenue (10,514,533) 8,696,590 • attracts and manages a growing endowment for our area’s future; Grants, Fees, and Operating Expenses • provides customized services for donors with varied Grants and scholarships* 2,082,960 2,138,778 charitable interests; Less agency endowments (118,424) (111,251) • identifies and effectively responds to emerging and changing Investment management fees 228,212 266,484 community needs; and Loss on disposition of fixed asset 1,032 0 • serves as a resource and catalyst for philanthropy. Miscellaneous 33,404 54,558 Functional expenses Program 334,511 286,213 Fund-raising 130,606 115,781 For further information, Public education 321,905 296,898 please contact: Management and general 153,767 150,077 Total functional expenses 940,789 848,969 Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Total Grants, Fees, and Operating Expenses 3,167,973 3,197,538 Holly C. Sampson, President Medical Arts Building Change in net assets (13,682,506) 5,499,052 324 West Superior Street, Suite 212 • Duluth, MN 55802 Net Assets, beginning of year 47,758,769 42,259,717 Telephone: 218.726.0232 • Fax: 218.726.0257 Net Assets, end of year 34,076,263 47,758,769 E-mail: [email protected] 2008 Financial statements are unaudited. Web site: www.dsacommunityfoundation.com Audited financial statements are available at the Community Foundation office. The IRS Form 990 is available for review at the Community Foundation office. *Affiliated trust scholarships provided an additional $345,500 in 2008 and $265,000 in 2007.

38 39 DULUTH SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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Annual Meeting Sponsors

Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A.; Kolquist, Seitz & Goldman, Ltd.; maurices; Minnesota Power; Republic Bank; Wheeler Associates This Annual Report was printed by Arrowhead Printing in Superior.