A Gathering of People Helping People TheROUNDUP Summer 2020

Local couple donate Stimulus funds to help local causes Like millions of Americans, Ray and Patty they married in 1972. Erickson received an Economic Impact Pay- They moved to Montana in 1977 when they ment during the COVID-19 Pandemic. bought a ranch near Winifred. They ranched The couple said that they knew they would there until 1986, then Ray worked a few years be receiving the “stimulus” funds and had de- for Farm Credit Services before taking a job in termined ahead of time to use it for good. Moore working for Karl Hertel. He became an “We didn’t need anything and didn’t want independent insurance agent working with anything, but the government gave us this Dennis Robinson at Lewistown Insurance from money,” Ray said. “We didn’t need it but our 1995-2007. He and Patty founded Baldy View community does have some wants and we Crop Insurance in 2007. They later sold the thought why not keep it here?” business, but kept it in the family as their son- The Erickson’s visited the Central Montana in-law R.J. Waggoner is one of the owners. Foundation (CMF) office in April to give their The Erickson’s have two daughters, Anna entire stimulus payment to help local causes. Ray & Patty Erickson of Moore can’t think of any other Waggoner and Betsy Erickson, and two grand- The bulk of their donation was to Central Mon- place they would rather live than Central Montana, and children. The couple said their parents mod- tana Medical Center’s 3D Mammography and they find joy in helping local causes. eled generosity and concern for others and Breast Biopsy Guidance System Capital Cam- that’s what they aim to do in their own family. paign and the remainder to Fergus County Council on Aging. They are especially pleased to see those values demonstrated in the youngest Patty said the 3D Mammography project “hits close to home” for her since generation and shared that their granddaughter, Rayleigh Waggoner, was re- her sister is a breast cancer survivor. Because of the family history, Patty is cently singled out among Lewistown fourth graders for her kindness as part screened regularly. Her CMMC healthcare provider even recommended that of the “Kindness Project.” she go to Great Falls for the 3D Mammogram because it is superior for ear- Ray credits Patty for keeping a pulse on community needs. “My wife is the ly detection of breast cancer. “They were nice there, but it’s not like going to most thoughtful and generous person I know; I’m just along for the ride.” He CMMC,” Patty said. “We just love the people here!” Ray is a strong advocate of explained that Patty pays attention to individual and community needs and CMMC’s services as well, since he’s been a regular in the infusion department said they find great satisfaction in being able to help. Ray explained that one for 15 years, for treatment of a successfully managed blood disorder. way in which Patty demonstrates her concern is “by sending cards and notes The Erickson’s chose to give to Council on Aging because they had read a to people pretty much on a daily basis.” Deflecting the praise, Patty quipped, news article about the skyrocketing demands for services of home delivered “I’m just glad I can afford the postage!” meals during the COVID-19 Pandemic and decided they could use some extra The Erickson’s were reluctant to be in the spotlight about their giving, but assistance. agreed to be interviewed in hopes that other ordinary people would realize The Erickson’s have been part of the Central Montana community for 43 small gifts and gestures are meaningful and significant. years now. Patty said they are continually amazed at “the incredible gener- CMF Executive Director Carrie Mantooth said she’s become acquainted with osity of Central Montana.” Added Ray, “We can’t think of any place else we’d the couple through their involvement with the Moore Endowment, as Ray rather live.” serves on that board. “They are some of the nicest, most unassuming people Ray is originally from the Seattle area and was raised on a large chicken you could ever want to meet. They are the type of people who have helped farm. Patty is from northeastern Washington and grew up on a cattle ranch. Central Montana earn its reputation for generosity.” The two met when Ray’s family moved to a mountain ranch in the area and v

“All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world.” ~ Fred Rogers Medical Center Foundation • 408 Wendell Ave. • Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.535.6309 Thank you to Bank of the Rockies: this edition’s color sponsor! Bank of the Rockies is the generous sponsor of the through the Emergency Injury Disaster Loan. “Also, our full-color in this edition of The Roundup newsletter, a bank gave out 193 loans through the SBA’s Paycheck Pro- joint publication of Central Montana Foundation (CMF) tection Program that totaled $5,725,500 being injected and Central Montana Medical Center Foundation (MCF). back into our local businesses. Additionally, it has helped Founded in 1883 as the Bank of Meagher County, Bank save approximately 5,000 jobs in our communities,” Bryan of the Rockies is the oldest bank in Montana. It has banks said. in Meagher, Park, Fergus, Gallatin and Lewis and Clark There’s still money available through the SBA, and counties. Bank of the Rockies is committed to helping Montana has also unveiled new programs to help small Montana communities, as recently illustrated by its efforts businesses make it through this tough time. (See https:// to help its customers weather the COVID-19 crisis. commerce.mt.gov/Coronavirus-Relief for information.) “The Coronavirus Pandemic has turned our lives at “Lastly, our bank has been offering deferments on loan Bank of the Rockies upside down. It seems like every day payments to help individuals and businesses who have there are new programs, government directives, and news had a tighter budget because of the virus,” added Bryan. stories to follow and learn about,” said Bank of the Rock- Bank of the Rockies is represented on the CMF Board ies in Lewistown President Bryan Gatz. “We all, here at of Directors by its Lewistown Branch Manager Sandra Bank of the Rockies, have been amazed with our team’s Westhoff. She is a Lewistown native and has served as its ability to react and respond to all this craziness to help our representative on the CMF Board of Directors since De- communities. Likewise, we all have been blown away by cember 2008, and has been CMF’s First Vice President for the stories of our customers and communities going above the past five years. “Sandra’s love of Central Montana and and beyond to get through this together.” Bryan said one way they have helped Montana commu- knowledge about the area makes her a valuable member of nities was with the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) the Foundation board,” said CMF President Dean Comes. relief programs. They helped many agricultural and com- Thank you to Bank of the Rockies for supporting Cen- mercial borrowers receive direct money from the SBA tral Montana! v Oak Ridge Boys’ mammography benefit concert rescheduled The Oak Ridge Boys concert set for and Breast Biopsy Units for the Radiol- Boys concert (new date not yet con- July 12, 2020 is being rescheduled due ogy Department inherently involves firmed) will be available and on sale at to COVID-19 concerns. health risks, making the rescheduling of www.cmmc.health/oaks or at The Wild The decision was a difficult one, said the concert the only real option at this Iris as soon as the rescheduled date is Medical Center Foundation Manager juncture.” confirmed and announced. Ann Tuss, but Governing Board of Cen- MCF’s fund-raising campaign to gen- The award-winning Oak Ridge Boys tral Montana Medical Center (CMMC), erate $475,000, initiated in the summer have been singing together since 1973 the Medical Foundation (MCF) Adviso- of 2019, was planned to culminate with and have one of the best stage shows in ry Board, and Montana Cowboy Poetry the Oak Ridge Boys concert. “Reaching the music industry. “Their music is wo- (the welcoming entity) were all unani- that goal now will require patience in ven into the fabric of our lives,” Karen mous in their consent to reschedule the reaching the finish mark,” Karen said. said. Karen met the Oak Ridge Boys in concert for 2021 due to ramifications of Planners are working with William the early 1980s when they performed at the COVID-19 virus threat. Morris Endeavor and the Oak Ridge her venue, the Carlton Celebrity Theater Organizers of the event said the pri- Boys organization to confirm a new in Minneapolis. The band remembered mary considerations were concern for date, which will be announced as soon her when she reached out to them in the health and well-being of those at- as possible. December about a benefit concert for tending the concert, the volatile nature Meanwhile, tickets already purchased CMMC’s Mammography and Breast Bi- and uncertain course of the COVID-19 for the Oak Ridge Boys concert will be opsy Capital Campaign. Pandemic, and ability to meet compli- honored for the rescheduled date. Re- “Their concert at the Fergus Center ance requirements of Phase 2 virus sup- funds may be requested upon return of for the Performing Arts will be stellar: pression restrictions currently in place the pre-paid tickets to: The Wild Iris, an ‘intimate’ venue for them, fantastic in Montana by Governor Steve Bullock. 415 W. Janeaux, Lewistown, MT 59457, sound and beautiful lighting,” stressed “As a healthcare leader in Central Ann Tuss, MCF Manager at CMMC, Karen. To learn more about the Oak Montana, CMMC would not want to 408 Wendell Ave., Lewistown, MT Ridge Boys, go to oakridgeboys.com. put anyone in harm’s way,” said MCF 59457, or Karen Kuhlmann, 962 High For more information, contact Ann Advisory Board Chairman Karen Kuhl- Meadows Lane, Lewistown, MT 59457, at MCF, 406.535.6309 or Karen at mann. “Producing the Oak Ridge Boys 406.538.4575. 406.538.4575. show for the benefit of 3D Mammogram Tickets for the rescheduled Oak Ridge v

Page 2 www.cmmchealth Summer 2020 Keith & Kris Arntzen family donate to 3D Mammo project The Keith Arntzen and Doug Arntzen families have a long track record of giving back to the Central Montana community where they live and work and they continued the tradition at the Arntzen Angus Ranch 44th Annual Produc- tion Sale on April 2. The Keith Arntzen family gave half the proceeds from the sale of a registered heifer, AAR Lady Grace 9105, to Central Montana Medical Center’s 3D Mammography and Breast Biopsy Guidance System. The idea to donate proceeds from the sale of livestock isn’t a new one for the Arntzen’s. The two families alternate donating to a charitable cause at their annual production sale. They’ve helped Tough Enough to Wear Pink, Winifred and Hilger Rural Fire Districts and the Winifred Ambulance, among other causes at previous sales. “We all visited and felt that this new equipment at CMMC will be a real Derik, Doug, Brad, Erik, Kevin and Keith Arntzen (left to right). asset to the community and a great thing to support,” explained Keith Arntzen about this year’s donation. The Arntzen family has been in the cattle business for 64 years at the ranch 23 miles north of Lewistown. Keith and Kris Arntzen, Doug and Gayle Arntzen, and the next generations of their families raise registered and commercial Angus cattle, and their farming operation consists of wheat, barley and hay. The Arntzen’s started a registered herd in the mid-1950s with a couple of bred Mammography heifers and held the first production sale in 1977. & Breast Biopsy Guide System “We appreciate the Arntzen’s for their support of our campaign to raise Campaign $475,000 funds for the 3D Mammography and Breast Biopsy Guidance System,” said CMMC Foundation Manager Ann Tuss. “Agriculture contributes so much to the Central Montana community and truly is the backbone of our economy.” GOAL! For more information about CMMC’s 3D Mammography and Breast Biopsy $460,000 Campaign, contact Ann at MCF, 406.535.6309. v $425,000 Breast Biopsy Guidance System works in tandem with 3D Mammo $400,000 Central Montana Medical Center (CMMC) launched a campaign last summer to Your Support raise funds for 3D Mammography equipment and moved into Phase II to raise addi- $375,000 tional funds for a Breast Biopsy Guidance System. The system will work in tandem “Saves Lives”! with the 3D Mammography to help target lesions fast with its pioneering technol- $350,000 ogy. CMMC Foundation Manager Thank you! Ann Tuss said they are close to the $300,000 $475,000 goal for both the mam- mography and breast biopsy system. “This equipment will literally save lives with the early detection of $200,000 breast cancer,” Ann said. “The sooner we can get this equipment at CMMC, the better!” $100,000 For more information about CM- Medical Center Foundation MC’s 3D Mammography and Breast 406-535-6309 Biopsy Guidance System and how to give, call Ann at MCF, 406.535.6309. v Give online: www.cmmc.health/Foundation

Summer 2020 www.centralmontanafoundation.com Page 3 CMF grants more than $30,000 for COVID-19 relief Central Montana Foundation (CMF) Center. established a COVID-19 Relief fund in CMF Executive Director Carrie early April and in just a few months Mantooth said a couple non-profits time, have approved nearly $30,000 on the frontlines of the crisis have in grants to organizations across the received second grants as they five county region it serves. continue to react to increasing de- “As a community foundation fo- mands for services. cused on improving life in Central In order to get the funding out Montana, CMF Directors wanted to quickly where it’s most needed, have a process to quickly help those CMF created a simple COVID-19 Re- in need,” said CMF President Dean lief grant application available at Comes. CMF opened the relief fund www.centralmontanafoundation. with corporate donations, along with com or by contacting CMF at 538- $5,000 of its own unrestricted fund- 6130 or cmtfoundation@midrivers. ing. Individuals and businesses have Wells Fargo Foundation provided a generous $20,000 donation com. Non-profit and tax-exempt continued to add to the COVID-19 recently to CMF’s COVID-19 Relief Fund. Wells Fargo Bank organizations in Central Montana im- Relief fund with CMF, and Dean said of Lewistown Branch Manager Michele Barrett (on the left) is pacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic are CMF Directors will keep accepting pictured with Jennifer Weeden, a Wells Fargo business support eligible to apply. COVID-19 Relief grant applications consultant and CMF board member. When an application is received until the fund is depleted. and deemed eligible for funding, the Grant recipients so far include Central Montana Community Cup- request is sent out to CMF Board of Directors for a vote and grants dis- board, District 6 HRDC Clearinghouse Connections, Fergus County bursed upon approval. The grant requests are sent out to CMF Direc- Council on Aging, Garfield County Community Food Bank, Garfield tors for a vote right away, rather than waiting for the monthly regular County Senior Center, Wheatland County Senior Citizens Center, Judith meetings. Basin Food Pantry, Petroleum County Senior Citizens, Central Mon- Businesses, organizations and individuals who want to partner with tana Youth Mentoring Program, Lewistown Art Center, Fergus County CMF in providing relief to those most impacted by the Coronavirus cri- Disaster and Emergency Services, Judith Basin County Disaster and sis can send donations to CMF at PO Box 334, Lewistown, MT 59457, Emergency Services, Fergus High School and Central Montana Medical or by giving online under the “Give a Gift” tab on CMF’s website. v Tim Berg wins drift boat in raffle for 3D Mammo campaign! The winner of the drift boat raffle fund-raiser for Central Montana Medical Center’s 3D Mammography & Breast Biop- sy Guidance System campaign is Tim Berg of Lewistown. Brett Neinhuis and his son, Hunter, built the beautiful boat and donated their labor for the benefit. CMMC Foundation Manager Ann Tuss thanked those who purchased tickets and said it was a great fund-raiser for the campaign to bring this lifesaving equipment to CMMC. Ann said when she called Tim to deliv- er the good news that he won, he said he wasn’t expecting to win, but bought the ticket for the good cause. “Seeing Brett hand over the oars to Tim was like handing the new car keys to his Tim Berg (on the right) is pictured with the new drift boat he won in CMMC’s 3D son! Their labor of love gives back two Mammography and Breast Biopsy Guidance System raffle. Brett Neinhuis and his son, fold,” Ann said. Congratulations! v Hunter, built the boat for this great cause. Page 4 www.cmmchealth Summer 2020 Sam & Kate Gary honored as Friends of the Foundation Sam and Kate Gary, owners of the spond to the community and not just Horse Ranch in Roy have been named our own interests,” Kate said. one of two 2020 Friends of the Foun- Sam and Kate’s philanthropic in- dation by Central Montana Foun- terests have varied over the years with dation (CMF). Since purchasing the a common thread focusing on land ranch in 2012, they have developed conservation and associated efforts a deep appreciation for the friends to protect wildlife. Sam is active with and families they have met in Fergus the Peregrine Fund headquartered in County. This led them to want to give Boise, Idaho, and supports its mis- back to the Central Montana commu- sion to conserve birds of prey. He’s nity they had grown to admire. also served on the Colorado Nature Kate and Sam learned about CMF Conservancy Board of Directors and through local friends and various they have been involved in ranch news articles. They decided that work- preservation in Argentina. ing with CMF through a Donor Ad- Sam grew up in the Denver area, vised Fund (DAF) would be the best while Kate lived many places as her link to the community needs. father’s work with Exxon took them The Gary’s set up the first DAF across the country and overseas. The shortly after CMF began offering couple met at the University of Col- the option in the fall of 2018. “The orado, where Sam earned his geolo- Horse Ranch DAF is a great case gy degree and Kate earned a degree study of how these funds are sup- in Journalism. They have two grown posed to work,” said CMF President children, Skyler and Isabel (Gary) Dean Combs. “The Gary’s are very Harper. thoughtful in their approach to giving Kate and Sam Gary The Gary’s love spending time on and are helping meet critical needs the Horse Ranch when they can, but in our area. They are truly friends of still have a busy life in the Denver CMF and our communities and we are honoring their com- area where Sam heads up Samuel Gary Jr. & Associates, an mitment with this year’s recognition award, the 2020 Friends oil and gas exploration company he founded in 1980. They of the Foundation.” also own a working hay ranch near Silverthorne, Colo. Since funding the DAF they have recommended grants Sam is a falconer and began looking for property suited to help organizations providing services to the young, the for training birds of prey several years before they found the elderly, underprivileged, equipment for essential services Horse Ranch. The acquisition of their piece of paradise has and scholarships for graduating seniors. Most recently, they enriched their lives. “We love the beauty and expanse of the helped nonprofits hit hard during the COVID-19 Pandemic Central Montana landscape and the people in these amazing including Central Montana Community Cupboard, Council communities that share our passion and love for American on Aging and Supplemental Meals in Lewistown’s Elementa- ranchers and American farmers,” Kate emphasized. ry Schools (SMILES). In additional to grants through CMF, For more information about the DAF program with the they are also involved in supporting other projects through- Foundation, call 538-6130. v out the community. Jayme Durbin, a close friend of the Gary’s, was enthusi- Some benefits of Donor Advised Funds... astic to learn about the selection. “Sam and Kate weren’t Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) have become a popular philanthropic tool looking for any recognition, but they are very deserving,” he where a donor(s) establishes an account with a public charity like Central said. “They’re not your average absentee owners; they want to Montana Foundation. Benefits include: help the community they have property in. They’ve made it a • The donor receives a tax deduction in the year the DAF is funded. For en- point to learn about what the needs are in Central Montana dowed DAFs, the donor can recommend grants from the contributions and and stepped up to help. They’re just wonderful people.” investment gains to his or her choice of recipients over as long of period as DAFs have become an increasing popular philanthropic desired. For non-endowed funds, the donor can make recommendations for tool. Organizations, families or individuals establish a DAF grants until the balance is spent. Grants must be to qualified tax-exempt or with an initial tax-deductible contribution to a public charity non-profits in the United States. like CMF, then the donor(s) can recommend grants to quali- fied nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations over time. • If the donor gifts appreciated assets such as securities and real estate, DAF grant recommendations aren’t limited to Central they may avoid capital gains on the appreciation. Montana projects, but the Gary’s plan to keep the Horse • There’s no tax on the fund’s growth, providing a low-fee alternative to Ranch DAF’s focus on local grant-making. “We want to re- setting up their own foundation. Learn more by calling CMF at 406.538.6130!

Summer 2020 www.centralmontanafoundation.com Page 5 Rose Koffler named a 2020 Friend of the Foundation Rose Koffler of Lewistown has been Kenya, Hong Kong, Mexico, Brazil and named a 2020 Friend of the Founda- Peru. Rose said he was sometimes gone tion in recognition of her commitment up to a month on these trips and the days to helping her community through the were long and hard, “but he knew it was a Koffler Family Donor Advised Fund good place to be.” Rose accompanied him (DAF). on some of the trips. She talked of the Rose worked with her accountant, extreme poverty people lived in, which Mickey McMillan to establish the DAF served to intensify the Koffler’s commit- with Central Montana Foundation ment to help people in need. (CMF) in April 2019. In just over a year, Dean died at the age of 87 on May 31, Rose has recommended grants to a vari- 2018. He was born and raised near Bow- ety of Central Montana non-profits, her man, North Dakota. Following his high church, and several other non-profit or- school graduation, he attended Black ganizations across Montana. Rose and Dean Koffler enjoyed spending time Hills State then Marquette University in “Rose does her research and is very at their cabin in the Little Belt Mountains for Milwaukee to earn his Doctor of Dental thoughtful in her approach,” said CMF many years. Surgery (DDS). Executive Director Carrie Mantooth. Rose is from rural Wisconsin and was “Grants from the Koffler Family DAF receive,” as they supported many causes a nursing student at Marquette when she have been a godsend to the recipients; throughout their lives. “Lewistown was and Dean met. They married in Septem- especially our local non-profits that have very good to us and we hope that we have ber 1953. By then Dean had enlisted in been hit hard by increasing demands been good in return,” she said. the Air Force and was sent to work as a for services or shutdowns during the Dean was a well-known Lewistown dental surgeon at Orly Field Base outside COVID-19 Pandemic.” dentist for 35 years. Upon his retirement, of Paris, France. Rose joined him there Rose and her late husband, Dr. Dean he volunteered as a dentist with Rotary later and the couple enjoyed exploring International and took about 20 trips to Koffler, understood the truth of the ad- Continued on Page 8 age that “it is more blessed to give than to work in clinics in Third World countries Koffler Award. . . like Guatemala, Jamaica, India, Thailand,

Community Endowment Contact List & Fund Balances Central as of May 31, 2020 • Judith Basin County/Stanford Endowment, $175,894; Stanford Pool, $3,369 Montana Tess Brady, PO Box 221, Stanford, MT 59479, phone, 406-566-2633 • Petroleum County Endowment, $110,195 Foundation Petro. County Community Center, $96,181; Hughes Scholarship/Petroleum Co., $38,850 Community Gari King, PO Box 125, Winnett, MT 59087, phone, 406-429-5821 • Winifred Endowment, $102,485 Endowment Shirley Benes, PO Box 3, Winifred, MT 59489, phone, 406-462-5316 • Denton Endowment, $98,847; Denton Ambulance, $11,481 Funds Josh Webber, Farmers State Bank, P.O. Box 1047, Denton, MT 59430, phone, 406-567-2226 • Moore Endowment, $95,445 TOTAL: Gary Greenwood, PO Box 133, Moore, MT 59464, phone, 406-374-2363 • Grass Range Endowment, $56,442; Hughes Scholarship/Grass Range, $51,546 Debby Olson, 401 7th Ave. So., Apt. 208, Lewistown, MT 59457, phone, 406-366-0370 $1,017,809 • Judith Gap Endowment, $29,828 Tim Mauws, PO Box 125, Judith Gap, MT 59453, phone, 406-473-2366 Improving • Roy Endowment, $28,538 the quality Shelly Willmore, River Route, Roy, MT 59471, phone, 406-464-7411 • Wheatland County Community Endowment, $17,050; Wheatland Co. Fairgrounds, $29,395 of life Mandie Reed, PO Box 733, Harlowton, MT 59036, phone, 406-240-1954 in our • Garfield County Endowment, $23,550; Jordan Swimming Pool, $5,736; Library Fund, $1,500 Holly Harbaugh, PO Box 395, Jordan, MT 59337, phone, 406-557-2324 Central • Hobson Endowment, $23,729 Montana Hobson End. School, $6,422; Philbrook Cemetery, $1,933; Pride of the Judith, $9,393 Bill Hesselbart, PO Box 433, Hobson, MT 59452, phone, 406-423-5369 Communities!

Page 6 www.cmmchealth Summer 2020 CMF awards $95,603 in major grants at Annual Meeting Central Montana Foundation’s Annual Meet- County Search and Rescue. ing held on Tues., May 26 had some changes in • Heart of Montana Farm in the format, but at the end of the day $95,603 was Dell, $10,000: The “Farm” will provide a life- awarded to projects that will benefit citizens long home in an agricultural setting for adults with across the region. development disabilities. The group secured a lease Due to COVID-19 restrictions, CMF Directors with Fergus County in 2019 for 156 acres of the old met in person and invited the public to join “Poor Farm,” and one of the first projects with help by video-conference. “We expected that our from CMF is to set up a hoop house to grow and har- attendance would be down with this virtual vest pumpkins for the local community. The group format, and it was, but we still had more than plans to have ag-themed recreational attractions enough participants to reach a quorum for our and community gatherings. meeting,” said CMF President Dean Comes. The Lewistown Community Labyrinth Garden at Frank • Lewistown Art Center, $4,000: The 2020 CMF Annual Meeting included Day Park in Lewistown was awarded an $11,000 grant The grant will assist expenses for summer and reports on 2019 activities by Dean and CMF for its brick edging project. Nadine Robertson is pictured. early fall programming at the Lewistown Art Cen- Executive Director Carrie Mantooth, and pre- ter. The Art Center was hit hard by the COVID-19 sentation of the 2019 Financial Statements by Mickey McMillan of Huffine, restrictions and had to close its doors along with other non-essential businesses McMillan, Arntzen & Ruckman. in Montana. The CMF grant will help with expenses for the upcoming programs It was a banner year for CMF with more than $3.6 million in donations and including classes and summer camps. bequests in 2019. Those donations were to CMF’s unrestricted funds, as well • Lewistown Community Labyrinth Garden, $11,000: as permanent endowment and pass through funds held under the CMF um- Funds were awarded for a brick edging project at the labyrinth garden at Frank Day brella. CMF manages its own 10 unrestricted endowments (income is used for Park in Lewistown. Currently, nearly half a mile of 24-year-old black vinyl edging grant-making and administrative expenses), 26 pass through accounts, three separates the grass pathways and flower beds in the labyrinth. The vinyl edging donor advised funds, charitable annuities and 184 permanent endowments in- will be replaced with commercial-grade patio pavers. Besides being aesthetically cluding those for 11 rural communities, Central Montana Medical Center, about pleasing, the brick pavers will greatly reduce maintenance as labyrinth volunteers 50 scholarship funds and dozens of funds for non-profits and tax-exempt orga- will be able to focus on the flower beds rather than “weed whipping” along the nizations. Foundation funds totaled more than $27 million by the close of 2019. vinyl edging. In 2019, CMF granted $177,865 from income from its unrestricted endow- • Winnett Swimming Pool, $10,000: The CMF grant will help with ments to projects across Fergus, Garfield, Judith Basin, Petroleum and Wheat- the purchase of a pool chlorinator and replace four step ladders into the pool. The land Counties. CMF grants funds to improve life in Central Montana through improvements are part of a pool renovation project. The pool was built in 1964 and grants to educational, medical, essential and social services, cultural and rec- had only one major renovation since then, in 1982. Winnett Swimming Pool set up reational projects. a pass through fund with CMF last year and are planning to continue pool renova- In addition, restricted grants (paid from pass through and permanent en- tions as funds are available. dowments from other agencies with CMF funds) totaled more than $1.5 mil- The 2019 CMF Financial Statements that are distributed to those attending the lion. This included nearly $250,000 in scholarships from nearly 50 scholarship CMF Annual Meeting are available by request. Call the CMF office at 538-6130 for funds held with CMF. more information. v CMF announced its Friend of the Foundation recipients, Sam and Kate Gary and Rose Koffler, who have Donor Advised Funds with CMF. (See related stories Farm in the Dell seeing burst of activity on Pages 5 and 6.) A portion of earnings from the Mildred Bryte endowment is used to fund June was a busy month for the major grant requests of $5,000 or more at the annual meeting. This year’s suc- Heart of Montana Farm in the Dell. cessful major grant recipients include: After receiving a $10,000 grant • Central Montana Shuttle/Fergus County Council on from the Central Montana Founda- Aging, $10,603.05: The grant will help purchase a new bus. This service tion (see related story above), board continues to see consistent growth and in 2019, rides were up 133%, and they members and volunteers went right shuttled 23,000 clients for rides in Lewistown, along with once per week trips to work on the Farm on clean up, to Great Falls and Billings. fencing and weed control. • Central Montana Medical Center, $30,000: CMMC was awarded a grant to help with the purchase of a breast biopsy guidance system “We’re pleased with our location as part of the 3D Mammography capital campaign. The breast biopsy system and the old county poor farm is get- will target lesions quickly and work in tandem with the 3D Mammography ting new life!” said board member exam. Rachel Stansberry. She said they’ve • Garfield County Fire Foundation, $20,000: This grant also been working on their business award will help with construction expenses of the Garfield County Emergen- plan and are making plans for a Fall Phillip Huber and his mother, cy Response Center. The new center will house the Jordan Volunteer Fire De- Festival at the Farm October 3-4. Pam, at one of the work days at partment, Garfield County Rural Fire, Garfield Ambulance Service and Garfield v the Farm in the Dell. Summer 2020 centralmontanafoundation.com Page 7 Local student thankful for scholarship assistance (Editor’s Note: Bradley Denton of Lew- and working for local construction istown was awarded the Ervin Weinheimer companies in the summer. Whenever and David Moodie Family Scholarships I find myself in the face of adversity I held with CMF. His scholarship essay about remind myself of these goals and keep his education impressed reviewers and we working hard and having a great atti- wanted to share his story with readers of The Roundup.) tude while doing so. I am thankful for my Central Montana upbringing and by Bradley Denton my family and friends who encourage My primary drive and my desire to and help whenever there is a need. continue my education comes from a After my high school graduation, thirst for success and a love for Central I was employed by Century Compa- Montana. Many people in my genera- nies on the cement crew pouring new tion have a stereotype of being lazy, en- sidewalks for our Main Street in the titled, and not having a work ethic. I summer, worked for MK Weeden on refuse to contribute. All of these things a mine reclamation project at the cop- go against my beliefs. After a hard, long Bradley Denton (kneeling) on the job with his per mine in Butte for six months and day of work, I am addicted to the sense maintenancing heavy equipment at of accomplishment I feel afterwards. I summer employer, Eric Redfield of ER Repair. the Stillwater Mine, as well as learn- have a passion for creating, repairing things, and laying my eyes ing machining and welding. With Montana Tech moving to on the final product. remote learning for the rest of the college semester, I was able I had a football coach that would always say that there are to obtain employment working for ER Repair at a diesel repair only two things that we can control in life - our attitude and shop. our effort. My education that began here, along with the op- When I finish my continued schooling at MSU Northern, portunities I had growing up, as well as being a member of the I plan on being a diesel mechanic and owning my own shop football and wrestling teams, showed me that hard work beats here in Central Montana. I believe being able to use all of my talent when talent doesn’t work hard! Being out in the world, skills together, with my education and background I will pro- I have found both of these things to be incredibly true and also vide an essential service for our farmers, ranchers, and local help me to find success in everything that I do. businesses. I plan on giving back to our youth and future here I will have completed three years at Montana Tech in May and helping the community in any way I am able just like those (2020) with no student loan debt. I have a degree in machin- civic-minded community members helped me! I feel extremely ing, fabrication and welding. I have paid for all of my school- blessed to call Central Montana my home. ing out of pocket due to a scholarship my freshman year from Thank you for the opportunity to apply for the Central the Class of 1935 through the Central Montana Foundation Montana Foundation Scholarships! v

Koffler Award. . . Continued from Page 6 Europe during their time overseas. School Board nine years. Both were ac- ful library,” she noted. At the end of his military service in tive members of the United Methodist Rose said setting up a DAF with the August 1955, they returned to the States. Church and the couple supported many Foundation was a good decision for her. Dean had visited Montana when he was local causes through the years. “We were She especially likes the flexibility it offers young and liked it, so decided to start his always interested in what was going on, in not having to make decisions about dental practice in Lewistown. especially when it involved our youth.” her charitable giving all at once. Donors The couple immersed themselves in Rose is a long-time member of the receive the charitable tax deduction in community activities while raising their Lewistown Art Center. She recalls the year they fund a DAF, but can take as three children, Jennifer, Deborah and helping clean up the old jail before the much time as they want to recommend Dan. “We found Lewistown to be a wel- Lewistown Art Center moved into the grants from the DAF. coming place and we enjoyed participat- building on Broadway (now the Fergus Having spent nearly 65 years of her ing with what was going on here.” County Attorney Office), volunteering life in Lewistown, Rose said it’s very Rose added, “We were connected with with the Art Extravaganza’s over the satisfying to look around and see the all of the Central Montana communi- years and enjoyed taking art classes. many additions and improvements to ties. We would go to a potluck at Brooks, The Koffler’s are long-time support- the community that they and so many Cheadle or a dance at Heath. We knew a ers of the Lewistown Public Library and others worked together to accomplish. lot of Central Montana folks!” both took an active role in the fund-rais- “When you live in a place, it’s nice to Dean was a 50-year member of Ro- er to build the addition that was com- feel like you’re a part of it.” tary and served on the Lewistown pleted in 1990. “We have such a wonder- v Page 8 www.cmmchealth Summer 2020 Heart of Montana Love INC endowment funded by leaders Jim and Marla Phillips introduced the idea When a person calls a Love INC affiliate for of planting a Love INC affiliate in Lewistown help, trained volunteers answer the phone. nearly seven years ago and their recent gift The focus is upon the individual, not mere- to the Heart of Montana Love INC permanent ly upon “fixing” a presenting need. Love INC endowment demonstrates a long-term com- serves as a clearinghouse of information to mitment to its mission. connect those in need with the resources that Marla was introduced to the Love INC model can help. Heart of Montana Love INC has ten “to mobilize local churches to transform lives partner churches throughout Central Mon- and communities in the name of Jesus Christ” tana, and work with countless other nonprof- when she lived in Alaska and worked as a Court its. Their ultimate goal is life transformation, Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). “I had the not just benevolence. privilege of working with several families Danielle explained, “We desire to combine whose lives were changed by Love INC,” she benevolence with relationship, connecting said. Jim and Marla Phillips with Heart of Montana hurting people with individuals who are part Love INC made a lasting impression and of a church body and who can walk alongside Love INC Executive Director Danielle Barth. years later, she and Jim brought the idea of them.” forming a local affiliate to the leadership at from their gifts of time and talents, Jim and Marla Danielle said Heart of Montana Love INC First Presbyterian Church. have also been huge supporters of Love INC finan- is blessed to “have a team of committed and pas- The seeds planted then were slow-growing, but cially.” sionate people serving on its board of directors. by 2016 a development board led by Jim decided The organization was approved for a permanent She noted that each of the board members are to move forward and Heart of Montana Love INC endowment with CMF this spring and the Phillips’ “plugged into a local church, have a heart for Cen- was founded. Representatives from across the gave a generous gift to the new fund. “We are tral Montana, and love the Lord and people well.” Christian community worked to obtain 501(c)(3) humbled and amazed by Jim and Marla’s gener- In addition, she noted that each board member non-profit ministry status, spread the word about osity,” Danielle said. “Gifts to our new endowment gives of their time and money to see the mission Love INC, opened a pass through account with fund sets us up for success in the long run as we of Love INC fulfilled. “It is one of the greatest priv- Central Montana Foundation (CMF) and began the seek to build a stable financial foundation for Love ileges of my job to work with the team that I do. It search for staff. INC moving forward.” is amazing what can be accomplished when Chris- Heart of Montana Love INC opened its doors in Jim led the Love INC board as chairman for three tians are united in purpose to serve those who are February 2019 in the His Empire (formerly the Em- years and continues to serve on the board. “Love in need,” she said. pire) Building next to First Bank of Montana. INC can help people get over feeling lost and to For more information about Heart of Montana “Although we had a slow start, many faithful know there’s hope,” he said. “We can help walk Love INC, call the office at 406.535.5683. See the individuals carried the vision of Love INC forward,” them through difficulties and make life better. giving form on Page 14 to give a tax deductible said its Executive Director Danielle Barth. “Apart Hopefully, Jesus Christ is part of that.” gift to Love INC’s permanent endowment. v Saving Animals From Euthanasia approved for endowment fund Saving Animals From Euthanasia (SAFE) was approved for a permanent endowment with Central Montana Foundation a few months ago, and its members are hopeful that donors will partner with them to achieve their goals. “We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of home- less animals and increase awareness of how spay/neuter can achieve a better quality of life for them and decrease the poten- tial for additional unwanted animals,” said SAFE’s Treasurer Lacey Watson. The non-profit has been particularly concerned about the feral cat population and is working towards putting an end to unwanted and/or accidental pet litters. “We want to end domestic and feral animal overpopulation in Central Montana,” Lacey said. In addition, SAFE is working towards having a brick and mortar shelter, which will allow them to have a base of opera- tions and a place outside of foster homes for temporary care as Saving Animals From Euthanasia (SAFE) members (from left) they adopt out animals. Ty and Dawn Zackus and Peggy Butler are pictured at a recent For more information about SAFE, call 406.366.3058. To give a tax deductible gift to SAFE, see the giving form on Page 14. v adoption event. Summer 2020 www.centralmontanafoundation.com Page 9 CMF able to give grants because of “unrestricted” gifts Central Montana Foundation (CMF) has CMF at 406.538.6130. granted millions of dollars to local non-prof- Besides the COVID-19 Relief fund grants (see it and tax-exempt organizations since it was Page 4) and major grants from the Mildred Bry- founded in 1984 - all because donors gave “un- te Estate (see Page 7), CMF awarded several mi- restricted” gifts to permanent endowments. nor grants at its regular meetings over the last “The Foundation absolutely owes a huge two months, including: debt of gratitude to the people who loved their • Central Montana Community Cupboard: community and wanted to give a perpetual gift CMF awarded $2,000 to help with the purchase to help it thrive long after they were gone,” said of wire shelving, two freezers, a refrigerator and CMF President Dean Comes. refrigerator/freezer and associated electrical Dividends and income earned on CMF’s and other work. Community Cupboard board General Endowment, along with endowments representatives expressed the need to update set up by Mildred Bryte, Bertha Martin, John and expand its cold storage in the application & Alice Janicek, Rosie Pense, Chester Rickner, to CMF. Gertrude Saxtorph, the Jr. Housel family, Selma “Sally” Wells and Margie Wilkins fund CMF’s ex- • Fergus-Petroleum County 4-H Horse tensive grant-making program. Committee: CMF granted $1,500 to help with The income on these funds also covers the expenses of upcoming Horse Project Clinics administrative expenses for CMF. CMF is unique The Fergus-Petroleum County 4-H Horse Commit- with an expected 45 participants. Organizers in that it doesn’t charge administrative fees to tee received a grant to help with Horse Project Clin- hope to hold the clinics this summer unless COVID-19 restrictions interfere. any of the long list of non-profit and tax-ex- ics. Kaitlyn Carter (front) and Avila Burleigh (rider) empt organizations, communities and schol- are pictured at a previous event. • Town of Denton: CMF granted $2,000 to arships with permanent endowment and pass help with the purchase of a handicap-accessi- through accounts under the Foundation umbrella (see the list on Page 15.) ble portable toilet to put on a cement slab with a privacy fence around it at “A big part of our mission is to improve Central Montana through our Denton’s park. At this time the town’s only park restroom is across town and grant-making,” said CMF Executive Director Carrie Mantooth. “But as the Foun- open only during the summer months. dation has grown exponentially through the years, it’s become even more im- CMF considers grant requests at its monthly meetings. Non-profit and tax-ex- portant that we grow our unrestricted funds.” empt organizations in Central Montana are eligible grant recipients, but can’t be Carrie added, “We hope that people with a heart for Central Montana who religious or political in nature. (See CMF’s operating guidelines on its website want to see it continue to thrive will consider an unrestricted gift to CMF.” To for specific information.) Call CMF at 406.538.6130 for more information or find learn more about how to set up a legacy endowment with the Foundation, call the application online at www.centralmontanafoundation.com. v Wheatland County Community Foundation seeing growth and having fun! Wheatland County Community Foundation nearly $100,000 to projects in their Central Mon- (WCCF) formed just four years ago, and its board tana community! of directors is finding fun and creative ways to WCCF grants in 2019 included: positively impact the area it serves. • Harlo Music Project: WCCF grant for WCCF hosted its first fundraising event on $1,250 will help this new organization promote New Year’s Eve and rang in 2020 with a 1920’s live music in Harlowton. theme. • Wheatland County Chamber of Com- WCCC Board Member Mandie Reed helped merce: WCCF granted $1,250 to help with the organize the Great Gatsby Speakeasy fund-rais- purchase of new holiday decorations and sea- er and said, “We were genuinely overwhelmed sonal banners for the light poles. by the sponsorships for the event. We raised • American Legion Auxiliary: WCCF granted around $10,000, which can be invested in our $325 to help with expenses of sending a repre- endowment and will provide funding for local WCCF Chairman Jeff Sell emcees at sentative to Girls State. projects forever. I can’t think of a better way to the New Year’s Eve fundraiser. • Wheatland Memorial Hospital Guild: start the new year than raising money that will has its own committee who determines grant WCCF granted $175 to help purchase new lawn have an impact like that.” awards in their communities. CMF boosts their furniture for its residents. WCCF is one of 11 communities with per- grant-making ability by giving each $3,000 an- For more information about WCCF, call manent endowments held with Central Mon- nually from the Mildred Bryte Estate. Mandie at 406.240.1954. tana Foundation (see full list on page 6). Each In 2019, these 11 rural endowments granted v

Page 10 www.cmmchealth Summer 2020 Memorials, Tributes & Donations - Thank You! Donations to tion Simmons & Margaret Forster, Ray & Patty Erickson, Craig & Cathy Roberts, Horse- CENTRAL MONTANA Heart of Montana Love INC shoe Bend LLC/Floyd Blair, Maxine Melton, Jim & Marla Phillips Michael Kent, Donna Strouf, Donna Row- FOUNDATION Heath Rural Fire District ton April 3-June 18, 2020 Heath Rural Fire District In Memory of Wallace (Wally) R. Otto Eric & Sherry Silberhorn PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS Hobson Rural Fire District In Memory of Frank Valach CMF General Hobson Rural Fire District Geary & Kristine Brisendine Kelly & Carrie Mantooth, Harvey Nyberg & Jawbone Creek In Memory of Dick Windels Mary Koltze, Joe & Geri Stilson, State Em- Country Club Forever Richard Battrick ployees Charitable Giving Campaign, Dale JCCC Forever Rikala, AmazonSmile Foundation COMMUNITY ENDOWMENTS In Memory of Frank Valach Judith Mountain Players Dwayne & Robyn Bakkedahl In Memory of Elaine Musick Denton Endowment In Memory of Robert & Fae Phillips Robb & Joni Kremer In Memory of Marcella Boling Jim & Marla Phillips Ed & Terri Jelinek, Lois Roe, Marion Wam- Lewistown Art Center bach, Glenn & Jane Todd In Memory of Dick Windels Craig & Cathy Roberts, Larry & Kathleen Karen Myers Carrell Denton Ambulance Boys & Girls Club of Lewistown Lewistown Ice Skating Association Dolores Todd, Larry & Rita Surber, Ed & Holly Vanderpoel, Tim & Mavis Bitz, Bob Harvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze Harvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze In Memory of Marcella Boling & Shari Grubb, Carla Allen, Warren & Jody Scott & Denise Seilstad Lewistown Public Library Olson, Ross & Laura Melton, Kevin & Su- In Memory of Julia Johnson san Poser, Garry & Leanne King, Terrence Central Montana Rod & Kathie Bailey, Mel & Becky Jackson & Brenda Fletcher, Bokma Grain/Randy Community Cupboard & Kelly Bokma, Vincent Ployhar, Central Harvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze, Zane & Lewistown Sea Lions Montana Rail, David & Valorie Snapp, Janelle Fulbright, Ryan & Erin Hansen, Scott & Rachel Stansberry Vance & Stephanie Todd, Lillian Byrne, Bob Daniel & Maria Durbin, Anonymous, All Recycle Our Waste Lewistown & Better Taylor, Maryann Seilstad, Craig & Weather Tech Inc./Ken & Lynn Franz Harvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze Cathy Roberts, Betty & John Carter Estate In Honor of St. Leo’s Catholic Church In Memory of Marcella Boling Samuel Spiering Saving Animals from Euthanasia Larry & Susan Rice, Roger & Holly Camp- In Memory of Mayor Clair R. & Ruth L. Bloom (SAFE) bell, Carla Allen, Dennis & Faye Hatlelid, Eric & Sherry Silberhorn Saving Animals from Euthanasia Marlene Haack, Susan Cundiff, Robert & In Memory of Phyllis Taylor Supplemental Meals in Lewistown’s Linda Sharples, Shirley A. MacKenzie, Ron- Newell & Linda Roche ny & Betty Brinkman Elementary Schools (SMILES) Central Montana Museum Rich & Donna Dengel, Bob & Cindy Giese, In Memory of Oliver Grove Harvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze Paul & Janet Grensten Roger & Holly Campbell, Susan Herman In Memory of Frank Valach Cundiff, Glenn & Jane Todd, Ray & Kathy Jon & Diane Oldenburg, Pat & Marcie Gin- Together Our Recovery Linhart, Barb Gilskey, Bill & Mary Denning, naty, CJ & Mandi Bailey, Shirley Barrick, Center Heals (TORCH) Carol Mossey, Marlene Haack, Ronny & Kelly & Carrie Mantooth Betty Brinkman, Ray & Kathy Linhart, Vern Council on Aging & Tracey Allen, Donna Grove & Gail Te- Newell & Linda Roche, Eric & Sherry Silber- Veterans Memorials Park sarek, Lloyd & Tami Donaldson horn, Ray & Patty Erickson, Naomi Sum- Fergus Federal Credit Union In Memory of Paul Tesarek mers, Harvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze In Memory of Elaine Musick Gail Tesarek Zane & Janelle Fulbright In Memory of Phyllis Taylor In Memory of Ed Vanderpoel Newell & Linda Roche In Memory of Frank & Pearl Valach Fred & Lorraine Schell Benjamin Weaver, Kelly & Carrie Mantooth, FHS Track Maintenance Anna Weaver & Kathie Feller, Holly Vander- Fergus Eagle Boosters Your Neighbor Cares poel, Gail Tesarek, Bob & Betty Taylor, Ron- of Central Montana ny & Betty Brinkman, Kottas Insurance/ Friends of the Pool Eric & Sherry Silberhorn, Ted & Kristen Cil- Mitch Kottas, Irvin & Laverne Sweat, Phil & Phyllis Hall, Harvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze, wick, Jacqueline Sherman, Rose McLees, Wanda Levine, Jerry & Fran Ayers, Lois Roe, Scott & Rachel Stansberry Donald & Marilyn Derks, Lindbloom Con- Alice Peterson, Anonymous, Four Range Friends of the Trails struction Inc., Glen & Denice Elison, Janine Ranch/Dennis & Faye Hatlelid, Marion Harvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze Rife Didier, Rose McLees, Jim Janicek, I.D. Wambach, Roger & Holly Campbell, Linda George, Betty Osterholm, Linda Wood, Hassinger, Pat & Kathy Ward, Dolores Todd, Garfield County Fire Foundation Don & Luann Fortenbery, Florence Ketter- Carla Allen, Margaret Smith, Lloyd & Tami Edna Olson Fund for Eastern Montana ing, Carol Gerovac, Jim Janicek, Horseshoe Donaldson, James & Wanda Jorgensen, Youth of Montana Community Founda- LLC, Michael & Arvadel Bodvig, Joanne Marjory Todd Summer 2020 www.centralmontanafoundation.com Page 11 In Memory of Harold Donaldson Joan Murphy PASS THROUGH ACCOUNTS Kelly & Carrie Mantooth, Four Range Ranch/Dennis & Faye Hatlelid, Roger & Petroleum County Endowment Ackley Lake Club Holly Campbell, Linda Hassinger, Tony & Community Center Glenda Lee Barnes, Shane & Stephanie Yvonne Tuss, Vern & Tracey Allen, Lila B. Anonymous, Gary & Linda Gershmel, Miller Beck, Pat & Kathy Ward, Lois Roe, Marlene Bunkhouse Pheasant Hunters, Melody In Memory of Austin Wilson Haack, Karl & Marion Hertel, Mildred J. Van Whitcher, Jim Johnke, Petroleum County Robb & Joni Kremer Pelt, Ed & Mary Althoff, Philip & Lecia Letz, (PAR grant) Chokecherry Jam Nell Blair, Dolores Todd, Monte & Sabrina In Memory of Mitzi Davis Greater Montana Land Co., Fergus Federal Grove, Anonymous, Carla Allen, Margaret Gary & Linda Gershmel, Chris & Gari King Credit Union Smith, Lloyd & Tami Donaldson, Kay Mathi- In Memory of Duane Adams son, Garry & Leanne King, Bob & Betty Tay- Sharon (Hill) & Cal Wilson COVID-19 Relief lor, Glenn & Jane Todd, Bonnie Snooks In Memory of Rose Baum Opportunity Bank, Daniel & Maria Durbin, In Memory of Gordon Krogedal Brenda Brady, Chris & Gari King Joe & Geri Stilson, Kelly & Carrie Mantooth, Roger & Holly Campbell, Fred & Pat Jense, In Memory of Brendan Murphy Harvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze, Eric & Sher- Linda Hassinger, Linda Lien, Sharon Kro- Brent Murphy and HP Foundation ry Silberhorn, John & Andrea Payne, Anon- gedal Winifred Endowment ymous, Enbridge Inc., Dwayne & Robyn Bakkedahl, Dave & Donna Byerly, Bill & In Memory of Dick Chamberlain In Memory of Emy Thompson Karen Kuhlmann, Wells Fargo Foundation, Linda Hassinger Glen & Judith Thompson In Memory of Bob Gilkey Shawna Sandau, Eric & Lynne Ogren Marion Wambach In Honor of Advanced Electric & Construc- DONOR ADVISED FUNDS tion Hobson Endowment Horse Ranch DAF Pete & Margaret Smith Michael & Lora Poser Sam & Kate Gary, Jr. In Memory of Mair Reedy Creekside Marketplace & Pavilion Ron & Julie Peevey Koffler Family DAF Kyle & Jodie Shobe, Rod & Kathie Bailey, Rose Koffler Scott & Barbara Sanford Judith Basin Endowment In Memory of Dr. John Gee SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS Fergus County Courthouse Blair Lund CJ & Mandi Bailey Central Montana Manufacturing Moore Endowment Spika Design & Manufacturing Inc. Garfield Ambulance Service In Memory of Suzie Barthol Anna Guesanburu, Charles & Mary Ann Mike & Frieda Tyler Dale Godfrey Phipps, Little Rosie LLC, River Rat Trust, Fergus FFA Alumni Petroleum County Endowment Garfield Ambulance Service In Memory of Mitzi Davis Ervin Weinheimer In Memory of Samuel N. Hendry Joan Murphy Betty Schmidt M. Diane Hendry In Memory of Duane Adams FHS/St. Leo’s Class of ‘64 Glitz, Glam & Gowns Jim Coolidge Your Cause payroll gift from Wells Fargo/ Jennifer Weeden, Wells Fargo Foundation Leave a Wise Legacy. Hannah Bragg By including Central Montana Foundation Shirley Barrick, LaVonne Borgreen, Mary Jo Judith Basin Hamling Back Country Horsemen in your estate plans, you can pass on the Helen Hruska Schultz In Memory of Julia Johnson Bill & Karen Kuhlmann values that have guided your life. Kim Watson, Lori Watson, Carey Jo Horning A bequest lets you maintain control of In Memory of Helen Hruska-Schultz on Lewistown Soccer Club Mother’s Day from her daughters! Smart’s Abbey Carpet/Bill & Debbie Smart, your assets and makes a lasting impact on Les Watson, Lori Watson, Kim Watson, Car- Matthew & Kelly Comer, Fergus Electric the community you love. ey Jo Horning, Chris Elliott Cooperative, DP Construction/Dan Peters- In Memory of Margie Monroe en, Snowy Mountain Lock & Door, Larry & Please consider naming CMF as a Les Watson, Lori Watson, Kim Watson, Car- Kathleen Carrell, Untangled Salon: Renae beneficiary in your will, ey Jo Horning, Chris Elliott Smith, Jeanna Mane, Crystle Milburn, Ralie In Memory of Michael Elliott Hofer, Tammi Schwomeyer, Cydney Mitch- retirement plan, life insurance policy, Christa Elliott ell, Kelsey Allen, Kaemyn Wittmier, Kayla or other financial account. In Memory of Frank Fouse Ventresca Christa Elliott (You can help your favorite In Honor of Leslie Watson’s Birthday Montana Cowboy Poetry non-profit; see list of funds Christa Elliott Harvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze In Memory of Jeana Noel held with CMF on Page 15.) 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Darci’s Gift: Save a Life W. Ean & Dianne Holmes Elizabeth Howell, Amanda Larson, Heidi In Memory of Floyd Shirin Writing & Design: Linhart, Laurie Ray, Dr. Tammy Welsh, Lin- Glenn & Jane Todd CMF Executive Director Carrie Mantooth da White, Rosemary Youderian In Memory of Suzie Barthol Printed by: In Honor of Darci Gillen Dawson Sie Schindler Lewistown News-Argus Printing WestRiver Group/Elizabeth Stone In Memory of Norman Coleman Summer 2020 www.centralmontanafoundation.com Page 13 EZ GIFT Charitable giving...YOUR Way! What is EZ-GIFT? It’s a way you can transfer funds automatically from your bank or credit card, directly to the Central Montana Foundation & Medical Center Foundation. How does this help me? When you sign up for EZ-GIFT, you no longer have to write a check every month or worry about forgetting to send in your gift. It’s all done automatically for you. Does this help the Foundation? You bet it does! When you sign up for EZ-GIFT, your gift is put to work immediately. And, because EZ-GIFT reduces our handling and processing costs, more of your money goes to helping Central Montana! Is it hard to sign up? It’s simple to become an EZ-GIFT donor! Just go to: www.centralmontanafoundation.com under the EZ-GIFT tab to make your secure donation online! A Gift to Improve Life in Central Montana A gift to Central Montana Foundation (CMF) helps improve life in Central Montana. CMF holds a long list of permanent endowments for local non-profit organizations, scholarships, pass through accounts, the Cen- tral Montana Medical Center Foundation (MCF) and community endowments. (See the list of funds on the following page.) You can give online (see EZ-GIFT information above), or return this form with your dona- tion. • To give to a CMF Permanent Endowment or Pass Through Account, return this form to: Central Montana Foundation, PO Box 334, Lewistown, MT 59457 • To give to a Medical Center Foundation Fund, return this form to: Medical Center Foundation, 408 Wendell Ave., Lewistown, MT 59457 • To give to a Community Endowment Fund, return this form to the contact person for that fund listed on Page 6. Given by ______Date______Amount $______*FUND(S)______Address______City ______State ______Zip ______Email______Telephone______Name of person □ Honored or □ Memorialized ______Send acknowledgement card to: Name______Address______City ______State _____ Zip ______

□ I wish to remain anonymous * Please write checks to “CENTRAL MONTANA FOUNDATION,” and designate to which fund your gift should be deposited in the memo line. You may write one check for multiple funds! Questions? Call CMF at 406.538.6130!

Page 14 www.cmmchealth Summer 2020 Funds held with Central Montana Foundation □ Lewistown School District #1 Education □ Jack & Shirley Hughes - Winnett Unrestricted Endowments □ Lewistown Sea Lions □ James Schultz Memorial (Funds grants awarded by CMF) □ Lewistown Swimming Pool □ Jay & Janette Henderson □ Central Montana Foundation General □ Devin Moe Memorial □ Jerry Bergum Memorial □ Mildred Bryte Memorial □ Partnering for Resilience □ Kiwanis of Lewistown □ Bertha Martin Estate □ Petroleum County/Bratten □ Leonard & Edith Brooks □ John & Alice Janicek □ Petroleum County Road Maintenance □ Lewistown Bowling Assoc. (Triumph) □ Rosie Pense Estate □ Recycle Our Waste Lewistown □ Little Belt Snowmobile Club □ Chester Rickner Estate □ Saving Animals From Euthanasia (SAFE) □ Maiden □ Gertrude Saxtorph □ Saint Paul Lutheran Church □ Marion Burke □ Jr. Housel Family Fund □ Save the Barns Maintenance □ Maude Del Pimlott Estate □ Selma “Sally” Wells Estate □ Ski for Light □ Niels & Helen Kirkeminde □ Margie Wilkins □ Softball Hall of Fame □ Pat Descheemaeker Memorial □ Summer Youth Programs □ Rachel Schaffer Permanent Endowments □ SMILES (Supplemental Meals In Lewistown Elem. Schools) □ Ray & Nikoline Marr □ A.W. Johnson Family Fund □ TCT Activities □ Roy & Jean Wunderlin □ American Legion Redbirds □ TORCH (Together Our Recovery Center Heals) □ Russell & Beatrice Murray □ Big Spring Creek Watershed Council □ United Methodist Church: □ Slater-Arganbright □ Boys & Girls Club of Lewistown General, Boy Scouts, Help, Youth □ Stewart & Catherine Thomas □ Casino Creek Dam Site Maintenance □ Veteran’s Memorial Park Maintenance □ Tom & Ellen Moe □ Central Montana Community Concert □ Winifred American Lutheran Church □ Central Montana Community Cupboard □ Winifred Community Ambulance Pass Through Accounts □ Central Montana Fair □ Winifred Rural Fire District □ Ackley Lake Club □ Central Montana Head Start □ Young People in Recovery □ Central Montana Shooting Complex □ Central Montana Jaycees □ Your Neighbor Cares of Central MT □ Central Montana Youth Challenge □ Central Montana Family Planning □ Chokecherry Jam □ Central MT Medical Center Auxiliary Community Endowments □ COVID-19 Relief □ Central Montana Memorial Gardens □ Denton □ Judith Basin □ Creekside Marketplace & Pavilion □ Central Montana Museum □ Denton Ambul. □ Judith Gap □ Denton Swimming Pool □ Central Montana Shrine Club □ Garfield Co. □ Moore □ Fergus County Courthouse Restoration □ Central Montana Youth Mentoring □ Jordan Pool □ Petroleum Co. □ Fergus County Port Authority □ Cheadle Community Hall □ Library □ Comm. Center □ Friends of Head Start □ Council on Aging □ COA Bus □ Grass Range □ Roy □ Fergus County Wrestling Club □ Crooked Creek Chapter, Walleyes □ Hobson □ Wheatland Co. □ Friends of St. Wenceslaus □ Elks Lodge #456 □ Hobson School □ Fairgrounds □ Garfield Ambulance Service, Inc. □ Emma Light Ag Building □ Pride of Judith □ Winifred □ Girls Fast Pitch/Boys Cross Country □ Fergus County Farm Bureau □ Glitz, Glam & Gowns □ Fergus Eagle Boosters Scholarship Endowments □ Heart of Montana Farm in the Dell □ Fergus High School (FHS) Activity Fund □ Asbjornson Educational □ Judith Basin Back Country Horsemen □ FHS Speech & Drama (Quickenden) □ Augra Hegna □ Lewistown Historic Accord □ FHS Track & Tennis Court Maintenance □ Brooks School □ Lewistown Police Dept. K9 Program □ First Presbyterian Church □ Central MT Foundation □ Lewistown Soccer Association □ Forest Grove Cemetery □ Central Montana Manufacturing □ Montana Cowboy Poetry □ Fort Maginnis Cemetery □ Chester Rickner □ Roy School New Gym/Community Center □ Friends of the Hobson Library □ Clarence & Mildred Smith □ Stanford School □ Friends of the Pool □ Combs Family Scholarship □ Small Wonder Child Care □ Friends of the Trails □ Dale Godfrey □ Tri-County Crisis Intervention Stress □ Garfield County Fire Foundation □ Dave & Maxine Matovich Management (CISM) Team □ Garfield County Health Center □ David Moodie Family □ Winnett Swimming Pool □ Heart of Montana Love INC □ Don Romo □ Heath Rural Fire District □ Dorothy Ileene Eklund Medical Center Foundation □ High Notes for Kids □ Dr. Frank & Patty Thompson □ NEW 3D Mammography □ Hilger Community Hall □ Elmer Erickson Memorial □ NEW Ambulance □ Hilger Fire Department □ Ervin Weinheimer □ NEW EMS Training/Ambulance Bay □ Hobson Ambulance □ Evelyn Beatty □ Ambulance □ Hobson Rural Fire District □ Fergus Farm Mutual □ Cardiac Rehab □ Hobson Public School Montana Bale Trail □ FCHS Class of 1935 □ Darci’s Gift: Save A Life □ Hobson Tiger Boosters □ FHS & St. Leo’s Class of 1964 □ Emergency Room □ Jawbone Creek Country Club Forever □ FHS Class of 1970 □ Endowment, General □ General Fund □ Judith Gap Methodist Church □ FHS Class of 2019 □ Endowment, Vision 2000 □ Judith Mountain Players □ Gail Fox Memorial □ Friends of First Responders □ Kiwanis Toys for Kids □ Glenn Vogl Memorial Ag □ Home Health □ Hospice □ Lewistown Art Center □ Hannah Bragg □ Lewistown Assoc. for Mentally Handicapped □ Lab □ Patient Room Remodels □ Harold & Bette Coolidge Nursing □ Radiology □ Lewistown Boy Scouts □ Helen F. Hruska Schultz □ Lewistown Ice Skating Association □ Irene Miller □ Respiratory Therapy □ Lewistown Library □ Book Fund □ Jack & Shirley Hughes - Grass Range □ Other ______Summer 2020 www.centralmontanafoundation.com Page 15 Central Montana Foundation PRSRT STD Medical Center Foundation AUTO P.O. Box 334 US POSTAGE PAID Lewistown, MT 59457 LEWISTOWN, MT PERMIT 181

Central Montana Foundation Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors Advisory Board Dean Comes - President Karen Kuhlmann - Chairman Sandra Westhoff - 1st Vice President Josh Webber - 2nd Vice President Nancy Weaver - Vice Chairman Robyn Bakkedahl - Secretary/Treasurer Ann Tuss - MCF Manager Alan Aldrich Bret Carpenter Dr. Laura Bennett Bob Bjelland Brandon Bantz Sonny Comes Debbie Bricker Jerry Carpenter Brian Henderson Diane Oldenburg Thom Peck Carl Seilstad Valerie Carr Neysha Humphreys Jennifer Weeden Debbie Pratt Laurie Ray Carrie Mantooth - Executive Director Carol Swanby Jim Wier Huffine, McMillan, Arntzen & Ruckman - CPA’s Allied Investment Advisors - Investment Managers

Central Montana Foundation Medical Center Foundation P.O. Box 334, 224 W. Main St., Suite 316 408 Wendell Avenue Lewistown, MT 59457 Lewistown, MT 59457 Phone: 406.538.6130 Phone: 406.535.6309 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.centralmontanafoundation.com www.cmmchealth Carrie Mantooth Ann Tuss