Discovering the Power of Generosity
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DISCOVERING THE POWER OF GENEROSITY GRATITUDE REPORT 18 | 19 A SPECIAL NOTE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Discover. The word itself ANDREW ARNOLD STEPHANIE JONES JACKI STUTZMAN is exciting. It ramps up our Precision Control Systems Cisco Systems Community Volunteer imagination and ignites our senses. Discovery leads to JAN BARSOPHY GEOFF LACIAK SPERO VALAVANIS HealthCare Management, LLC Laciak Accountancy Group Shive-Hattery change, improvement and new knowledge. DEREK BRAGGS WILLIAM P. MAAR MATT VESSELY Merrill Lynch Thrivent Financial 1st Source Bank Throughout the pages of this report, you will see a few of the TIM COLEMAN MEGAN MARSHALL JENNIFER VIDIMOS many examples of the good things Centier Bank Lakeside Wealth Management Retired Educator that are happening because so many people in Porter County CAROL HALL KENT MISHLER JOHN WALSH have discovered the power of Berglund Construction Horizon Bank Heat Wagon generosity. Notice the names of those who have donated to an DAVID HOLLENBECK CHRISTINE BLAIR-MONROY CELINA WEATHERWAX Blachly Tabor Bozik & Hartman The Chamberlain Group McMillan Family Foundation endowment fund to support a cause they love. See the faces SCOTT HUFFORD RALPH NEFF MICHAEL WENDAHL of those who benefit from the Portage Township Schools Mechanical Concepts, Inc. Incremedical Corporation programs of an agency that has received a grant from the JOE JASKOWIAK DESILA ROSETTI Foundation. Study the numbers Hoeppner, Wagner & Evans Organizational Development Solutions that tell a story of how investing in an endowment fund results in long-term, meaningful good for our community. Read the words of Echo Society members Christina & David Nevill on page six for their inspirational perspective on giving. With this Gratitude Report, we invite you to discover the power of generosity. It lies within all of us. BILL HIGBIE President & CEO JOHN WALSH Cover Photo: Foundation Board member Andy Arnold and Chair Dunes Learning Center Executive Director Geof Benson with students at the Dunes Learning Center’s Frog in the Bog program. 2 Porter County Community Foundation www.pccf.gives 2018-2019 Gratitude Report 3 2018 BY THE NUMBERS million $2.45 awarded in 2018 in GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS Kindness in Youth Programs 5.07% Animal Welfare 5.76% Education 6.2% 7,558 words creates Environmental & Parks 7.00% Donors Since 1996 Health & confidence. Human Services 52.7% Scholarships 9.68% Kindness in over $29 million since 1996 awarded in GRANTS Arts, Culture & thinking creates Humanities 13.59% & SCHOLARSHIPS 2018 Community Fund Grants profoundness. Investment Returns Kindness in giving creates love. - Lao Tzu Asset Growth 4 Porter County Community Foundation www.pccf.gives 2018-2019 Gratitude Report 5 THE ECHO SOCIETY ECHO SOCIETY MEMBERS Susan Adams Damien and Rita Gabis C. Ruth Laube* Leslie and Donna Robinson* The Echo Society honors the extraordinary generosity of those who make an endowed gift Walter and Dorothy Ailes Mrs. Irene Gasper* Dennis and Lillie Lauer Dr. Jerry and Linda Rodenbarger during their lifetime or leave assets to the Foundation through a beneficiary designation, a will Drs. John and Susan Avery Minakshi Ghuman Keith and Diane Lawrence David and Linda Rose or an estate plan. By creating an endowed gift, you can leave a lasting legacy – like an echo. Dr. Maurice P. Avery, Jr.* Charley and Del Gillispie Mr. and Mrs. Jon Leetz George* and Katherine Rose Family You may choose the cause or causes to benefit from your gift. Creating an endowed gift is the J. Michael and Jeanne Baird Eugene and Marilyn Glick Bruce and Marilyn Lindner Edwin and Mary Russell ultimate expression of love for our community. John and Mary Ann Bauer* Earl Grieger* Marge Lippert* Sharon K. Sanelli Meredith “Buzz” Berg* Michael J. and Janet Griffin Joanne* and Wesley Maiers Cynthia J. Sausman Mr. and Mrs. Bruce G. Berner Lee Grogg Art* and Irene Malasto Timothy and Nancy Scannell Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Billings* Duane and Christine Hamacher Jane Maxwell Robert and Elizabeth Schenck The Quentin A. Blachly Family Jim and Donna Hannah Dr. and Mrs. Larry McAfee Dr. David* and Carol Ann Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hardin* Stewart and Kathryn McMillan Phyllis Larson Schroeder Gerald (Bo) Bowman and Terry and Linda Hardin Florence Melton* Mary Beth Schultz Marilyn Hanson Alan and Diane Harre James and Barbara Melton Mark and Bonnie Seaman The Kenneth A. Brist Family Laura Harting Gertrude Meyerowitz* John and Rin Seibert Martin Buinicki and Ms. Carolyn J. Hartley Dave and Marion* Milligan Edgar and Marlynn* Senne Andrea Proulx Buinicki Margaret “Sis” Heinold* Andrew and Nancy Moats Mr. and Mrs. Ed Seykowski Deb Butterfield Marie Heinold* Doug and Kimberly Mogck John and Beverly Shroat Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dennis and Tammy Sikorski D. Campbell Elmer and Bea Hess* Don and Peg Mohar Jan and Harley Snyder Robert and Betty Campion Fred* and Marjorie Hess L. Dean and Mary Moore John and Marolyn Steffen Peter and Rosann Candela Frederick and Julia Hess Michael E. Moryl Howard and Carol Struble Chamberlain Family Trust Jonathan and Amber Hicks Dolores Mueller Ms. Jacki Stutzman Richard and Gloria Cornman Bill and Karen Higbie Christina and David Nevill Jan Sullivan* Greg and Carol Costakis Martha Hoeppner Myrna Newgent The Bill Tanke Family The Bill Costas Family Wilma Homer* Sherry Ohlfest Peter and Vicki Turek Ms. Patricia S. Crise Ethel V. Horton* Jacquelyn Fushimi Ostling George and Judith Urban* Janet M. Davis* Peter G. Horton Tom and Evelyn Pappas* Daniel and Joanne Urschel Luella DeWulf Wilbur Hutchins* John and Cathy Peterman Betty and Bill Wagner* Don and Elaine Dick Jim and Bev Hutton Leslie Plesac Doug and Jackie* Watkins James and Catherine Douglas Mildred Johnson* Gladys Radtke* Jack White* Earl and Marjolet Duffin* Michael and Stephanie Jones Robert and Stephanie Read Phyllis Wielgus Joseph C. Durand* Larry and Jerilyn Klemz* Barb and Tim Regnitz Arthur Willing* Mark and Mary Ennes Myron C. Knauff David and Shirley Remijan Martha L. Willis Robert Espie* Richard K. Kneifel Emily Remster Eunice “Judy” Woidke* Lisa Faletto Davis Richard P. Koenig* John Remster, Sr.* Joe and Beth Wrobel Dan and Sue* Farrell Robert Koenig* Mark Reshkin* Minerva B. Wuethrich* Dr. and Mrs. John L. Felton Gregory Kolakowski* David and Debbi Reynolds Barbara A. Young “When you’re young, your parents teach you how to Gary Fischer and Judy Fischer Karl K. Krizmanic Clarence* and Margaret Rivers Mary A. Young* treat others - give of yourself, something as simple Dr. John and Linnea Forchetti Burt and Maureen Langer Rankin Roberts IV* Deceased as holding the door open for a stranger, for your * Christina & David Nevill, neighbor. The Foundation is essentially doing the Echo Society Members same thing, nurturing givers, giving us the opportunity, the privilege, to give“ a gift that lasts forever, helping to hold their door open. Giving a gift that lasts forever is a gift that gives beyond ourselves; it makes for a beautiful day.” - Christina & David Every effort is made to accurately list our contributors. If a name has [ been inadvertently omitted throughout the report, we apologize. ] 6 Porter County Community Foundation ” www.pccf.gives 2018-2019 Gratitude Report 7 Hilltop Neighborhood House Food Pantry Ribbon Cutting CIRCLE OF PROMISE WE THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR GENEROSITY AS 2018 CIRCLE OF PROMISE MEMBERS. The Circle of Promise recognizes and thanks the wonderful individuals LEADER Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cobble Sharon and Jim Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schulz Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Coleman Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hutton Mark and Bonnie Seaman and families who choose to support Steve and Viki Adik Mr. and Mrs. Todd Elliott Michael and Stephanie Jones Mike and Brenda Sheetz the Foundation with an annual gift of PARTNER Mary Ann Feller Jim and Melodee Kalinke Mr. and Mrs. Nick Sommer $1,000 or more. Each gift means that Jess and Stephanie Gerdes Greta J. Kramer South Star Family Fund Scott and Nadine Ribordy Mrs. Valeurie Grieger Mr. and Mrs. Warren Larson Spero Valavanis the Foundation can continue to make Kathleen and John Walsh Jeffrey and Carol Hahn Mr. and Mrs. Jon Leetz Vic and Donna Volom a positive impact on lives throughout Mr. and Mrs. Deno K. Yiankes Porter County. John and Laura Hannon Jeff and Kristin Lewis Doug Watkins FRIEND Laura Harting Bill and Erica Maar Mr. and Mrs. Derek Weatherwax Bill and Karen Higbie Mark T. and Christine R. Maassel Beth and Joe Wrobel Jack and Jody Allen Jonathan and Bonny Hildebrand Mr. David Milligan J. Michael and Nancy J. Yohe Scott and Elizabeth Allen Mr. and Mrs. John Hinkey Kent and Holly Mishler Scott and Debbie Anselm Earle and Katherine Hites Ms. Sherry Ohlfest Stephanie & Mike Jones, Andy and Sue Arnold David and Anita Hollenbeck Mrs. Emily Remster Circle of Promise Members Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Barsophy Harry and Helen Howisen Jim and Desila Rosetti Mr. and Mrs. Karl Cender 8 Porter County Community Foundation www.pccf.gives 2018-2019 Gratitude Report 9 Porter County Wildlife Management Advisory Board Fund FUND LIST As of 2/1/2019 Dunes Learning Center Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Fund Rodenbarger Family Fund for the ANIMAL FUNDS Project Neighbors Fund Doug and Judy Hollar Family Valparaiso Parks Foundation Endowment Fund Earl and Marjolet Duffin Field of Interest Orville Redenbacher Popcorn Festival Fund Save the Dunes Conservation Endowment Fund Rich Parks Memorial Fund Home Mountain Printing/Larry and Endowment Fund Jerilyn Klemz Fund McAfee Family Wildlife and Nature Fund Leslie and Donna Robinson Fund Sunset Hill Farm Hands Fund Indiana Aviation Museum Fund Porter County Animal Shelter Fund William S. and Barbara L. Tanke Taltree Arboretum and Gardens Community Fund Kennedy Buick Mazda Fund Endowment Fund ARTS AND CULTURE FUNDS Valparaiso Mayors Ball Fund Lakeside Wealth Management Donor Valparaiso Parks and Recreation Advised Fund The Art Barn School of Art Fund Valparaiso Tree Fund Foundation Fund John L.