i i Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Annual Report 2018

ii PRESIDENT'Sletter

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

As a young girl, my grandmother made the most mouth-watering bread for all special occasions and holidays. I remember peering over the counter watching her dissolve yeast in warm water. She would then combine bacon grease and other ingredients together while I patiently anticipated the taste of the warm, crusty bread fresh out of the oven and spread with soft butter. Nothing better!

We have been writing recipes down for thousands of years and handing them down from generation to generation. Special techniques are learned from watching a mother or grandmother prepare Sunday dinner. Favorite dishes suddenly evolve into something much tastier as different combinations of ingredients are substituted by the present cook following the recipe.

When I was hired in 2004, most of the people I talked to had never even heard of a community Now it is time for me to hand this recipe down to foundation. As I retire as President/CEO, I am so the next generation, and I am so proud to be leaving proud of the community building recipe that has this precious network in the hands of our team and been written down. We were very fortunate to learn the capable leadership of Amanda Lessley. I am also from past generations of “community foundation looking forward to following in my Nana’s footsteps, cooks” willing to show us the exact ingredients handing down the recipe for that warm yummy needed such as committed board members, bread to my grandchildren. talented staff and generous community partners that were necessary to procure a pantry My time with the Community Foundation has been of the most flexible, long-term community asset an extraordinary gift and I consider it a profound development tools only available through the privilege to have served you the past 15 years. While Community Foundation. I am proud of the sweet success you will read about in this report, I have no doubt that this recipe will 2701 S. Banker St. | Suite 102A yield continued greatness for this organization and PO Box 1211 this special place in southeastern Effingham, Illinois 62401 Illinois for generations to come. 217.342.4988 p Bon appetite! f 217.342.4995 e [email protected] EnrichingOurCommunity.org w Joedy Hightower President/CEO ii 1 Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Annual Report 2018 WHO we are

Joedy Hightower Connie Lilly Amanda Lessley Audra Clodfelter President/CEO Accounting and Development Officer Communication and Donor Services Administrator Scholarship Administrator Signature Recipe Signature Recipe Nana’s Homemade Bread Signature Recipe Chocolate Chip Cookies Signature Recipe Banana Bread Persimmon Pudding Signature Role Signature Role Providing strong leadership Signature Role Managing fund development Signature Role for 15 years including preparing Developing new and improved and support while preparing Revising the scholarship the way for her successor reports and systems to better for a new leadership role application and process serve fund advisors

Cultivating philanthropy to build better communities

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation was established in 2009 as a result of a merger between Effingham County Community Foundation (est. 1999) and Mattoon Area Community Foundation (est. 1980).

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization managing permanent and non-permanent assets for the long-term benefit of communities in southeastern Illinois.

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GOVERNING BOARD

Jerry McDaniel Dr. Ned Hoppin Carolyn Spraul Thomas Moore Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer

Favorite Dessert Favorite Dessert Favorite Dessert Favorite Dessert Espresso Panna Cotta Five-minute Lemon Pie Chocolate Chip Cookies Cherry Pie

Brett Kingery Chuck Deters Steve Hardin Mark Bolander Julie Everett

Favorite Dessert Favorite Dessert Favorite Dessert Favorite Dessert Favorite Dessert Gooey Butter Cake Peach Pie Flourless Chocolate Cake Coconut Cream Pie Chocolate Chip Cookies

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4 A SLICE OF THE PIE

A SLICE OF THE PIE

Giving is at the heart of what we do here at Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation. We give through educational scholarships, grantmaking and program initiatives. Through our grantmaking, we are uniquely situated at the intersection of community needs and donors’ desires to make an impact. In 2018, we granted more than $1.9 million dollars to nonprofits, community entities, and schools in our region. From playgrounds and dog parks, to monuments and community gardens, we fund a variety of causes that promote sustainable impact towards the betterment of southeastern Illinois.

Why Discretionary Funds Are Important How the Community Foundation Awards Discretionary Grants:

When you give to a discretionary fund at the Com- Discretionary grant opportunities are typically re- munity Foundation, your gift goes to where it is most leased through a competitive online application pro- needed within our region now and in the future. Sev- cess in the fall. Nonprofits, schools, or local units of eral community-minded people include a gift to our government that meet the criteria for each grant pro- discretionary funds as a part of their annual giving. gram may apply. Some grant programs accept letters Others have designated a gift to one of our discretion- of inquiry all year round and are reviewed quarterly. ary funds in their will or estate. You can contribute For specific dates and more information on grant ap- cash, securities, retirement accounts, life insurance plications and letter of interest procedures, please or other assets. visit www.enrichingourcommunity.org/Grants. This site includes our list of grants, information about To have a confidential discussion about an individually each grant, and links to the online applications. -tailored gift to our Field of Interest Funds or Com- munity Endowments, or to establish your own fund, please contact Amanda Lessley, President/CEO, at 217.342.5409 or [email protected].

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HONORING JOEDY HIGHTOWER

Joedy Hightower was honored with a retirement open house in December 2018. Among the guests were Mark Bolander (2016 governing board chair), Jerry McDaniel (current governing board chair) and Ned Hoppin (chair-elect).

In December 2018, Joedy Hightower retired from her role as tion now has 541 acres of farmland under manage- President/CEO of Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation ment. after 15 years of service. During her tenure, Joedy facilitated several large oedy joined the Community Foundation in 2004 gifts to the Community Foundation that have per- Jas the Executive Director of both Mattoon Area manently affected this region. The largest gift came Community Foundation and Effingham County Com- in December 2012 when Dr. Rick and Angie Workman munity Foundation. The two community foundations made a $6 million commitment to build the Rich- merged in 2009 to create Southeastern Illinois Com- ard E. Workman Sports and Wellness Complex. She munity Foundation and Hightower became the Presi- served on the project’s steering committee and di- dent/CEO of the newly established organization. rected the community campaign that raised more than $3 million toward the capital project which was Under her leadership, the Community Foundation in- completed in 2016. creased its assets from $1 million to $18 million and has contributed more than $22 million in grants and Additionally, under her leadership, the Community scholarships since 2005. The number of affiliated Foundation has received certification in National funds has grown to 150 and the Community Founda- Standards from the Council on Foundations in 2008

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was a godsend for Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation at a critical stage of its development. I’m very grateful that she was here, and that I had the privilege of working with her!” Siemer served on the original Effingham County Community Foundation board and has served as chair of the Southeastern HONORING Illinois Community Foundation governing board. Joedy shows no sign of slowing down upon her re- tirement. She recently completed a yoga instructor JOEDY HIGHTOWER certification and plans to continue her practice in the community. She also intends to spend as much time as possible with her family – including her four grandchildren, and shaping up her golf game! She has a long list of home and garden improvements she plans to work on, with the help of her husband, Greg.

and 2012 (re-certification is currently under review), implemented the Outstanding Philanthropist Award in 2011 to recognize philanthropic leadership in the southeastern Illinois region, and established the Fields of Opportunity farmland giving program. Joedy served on the Effingham CEO advisory board from its start until 2015 and has been an active member of Effingham Sunrise Rotary since 2004 (serving as President in 2014) and is a member of 100+ Women Who Care Effingham County.

“Joedy Hightower has really been the biggest contrib- utor to the success that Southeastern Illinois Com- munity Foundation is today,” remarks Rick Siemer, former governing board chair. “From the beginning, she embraced the true genius of a community foun- dation beyond raising and distributing money for worthy causes, to playing a leadership role in creat- ing a thoughtful philanthropic spirit in the communi- ty. She developed the interaction between Effingham and Mattoon in early years that inspired the area- wide focus that gives Southeastern Illinois Commu- nity Foundation a broader base of support. Joedy

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SIGNATURE RECIPES FOR CROWDFUNDING SUCCESS

Whether it’s Grandma Kay’s blackberry cobbler or Aunt Sue’s coconut cream pie, we all know someone with a “signature dish” that’s always in demand for birthdays, holidays and family reunions. Every great chef is known for their signature dish that stands out as a prime example of that person's or establishment's cuisine. Even in restaurants that regularly change their offerings, a signature dish will remain on the menu year after year because it helps establish identity and continuity.

sset development is our “signature dish.” Through Not all of our assets are endowed though. In recent Athe slow-roasting method of asset development, years, we have partnered with local community lead- the Community Foundation accepts endowed funds, ers and volunteers to help them raise non-perma- invests those funds, and grants out the interest and nent funds that are “spendable” or available to sup- earnings forever. In 2018, our endowed assets gener- port immediate community needs like growing local ated $306,990 in support to people (scholarships), entrepreneurship, adding recreational amenities, in- places (our communities) and things (community or- creasing access to preschool along with many other ganizations) AND will continue to provide this sup- local projects. Most of the time, these funds require port FOREVER. These growing endowments create crowds of people coming together to give their time, sustainability for our communities and the organi- talents and treasure for immediate community im- zations that depend on their annual support. Asset pact. We have added two “crowd-pleasing” signature development will always be on our menu of services dishes to our menu of services to better support this and continue to be the signature dish we are most type of fundraising. identified with.

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Online fundraising is becoming more popular in to- day’s device-driven culture. It’s more convenient to follow a link and fill in the required information while on our phones and tablets than it is to write a check and send it in the mail. As more of our funds and their fund advisory committees are raising money SIGNATURE RECIPES FOR online, we made the decision to purchase an online fundraising platform to better suport their efforts. “We now have the ability to create unlimited dona- tion pages, unique to each active fund. These pages CROWDFUNDING SUCCESS will match the branding of the fund and will be con- cise and clean with an obvious donation form that isn’t difficult to complete. Our fund advisors will be

able to provide links to their direct pages, remov- Our staff and board members started 100+ Women ing some of the cumbersome steps of our previous Who Care Effingham County and 100 Women Who process,” explains Audra Clodfelter, Communication/ Care Jasper County in 2016. In 2018, two new giving Scholarship Administrator. Audra has been involved circles, 100+ Women Who Care Crawford County and in the planning and execution of several online days 100+ Women Who Care Richland County, joined the of giving and is training fund advisors on the best Community Foundation. “I have watched these giv- practices for using this technology. ing circles do great things for Effingham and Jasper counties and thought my community could greatly Our platform also provides us with the capability to benefit from having its own giving circle,” remarks engage in peer-to-peer fundraising. This is a grow- Audra Clodfelter, who started the giving circle in ing trend in which a person can use their platform Richland County. “It’s a great concept for our com- (in most cases, Facebook) to request donations for munity, we are meeting immediate needs for local an organization. In November 2018, we launched our organizations but we’re building up a savings account first peer-to-peer fundraising campaign to support through the 100+ Women Who Care Richland County One Stop Community Christmas. One Stop Commu- Endowment that will provide grant funding in per- nity Christmas helps families in need each holiday petuity. Our small group of women is making an im- season in Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Edgar, Shelby, mediate and permanent impact in Richland County.” Moultrie and Douglas counties. While One Stop de-

pends on many in-kind donated items, they also Whether we are raising money for the long-term or need contributions annually. We helped One Stop set immediate needs of a community, one thing is cer- up a crowdfunding campaign to bring in donations for tain: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation their 2018 campaign and the Mattoon and Charleston will remain committed to using its signature recipes Fire Departments set up a peer-to-peer fundraising for asset development and fundraising to build better challenge for No Shave November to support One communities in southeastern Illinois. However, our Stop. Each fire department set up team pages and recipe is no secret: it takes the expertise and hard encouraged their firemen to become fundraisers and work of our staff, combined with the passion and ask friends and family for support. persistence of our fund advisors to create a show- stopping dish that is in high demand in our region. Online fundraising isn’t the only way to bring crowds of people together to support a cause! Another crowd-pleasing dish to support future and immedi- ate needs in our community is collective giving, also known as “giving circles.” The concept of the giv- ing circle is simple: a group of individuals donate their own money to a pooled fund, decide together where to give the funds and, in doing so, seek to increase their awareness of and engagement in the issues covered by the charity or community project. By partnering with the Community Foundation, giving circle committees receive our support in preparing meeting materials, communicating with members, and managing the accounting functions of the group.

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BAKING UP THE BEST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

ith the cost of higher education increasing each in purpose as the donors that gifted the funds, yet Wyear, charitable scholarships can take some of they all have the common goal to support, encourage the financial pressures off of students and families, and invest in young people’s pursuit of higher educa- enable greater success in college and help deserving tion and future successes. When looking at the often students who want to graduate with their degree and overlooked ingredient of “time,” we recently consid- eventually give back in some way. ered how to streamline the application process for students while still ensuring all of our scholarship At the Community Foundation, many of our schol- dollars available were being used. The result was an arships are renewable scholarships that award sup- overhaul of our application process. Now, students port not just to start college, but to continue and complete an online common application with their eventually complete a degree. “Continued support of demographic, financial and academic information a successful student over multiple years enhances that matches them to all the unique scholarships the giver's original investment in the future and gives they are eligible for. the student a measure of financial stability as they continue their educational career,” explains Diane “With the common application students are only en- Siemer. Diane is a fund advisor for the Diane Siemer tering their standard information once, while apply- GED Scholarship and believes wholeheartedly in the ing for multiple scholarships,” stated Audra Clodfel- concept of continued support because of her experi- ter, the Community Foundation’s Communications/ ence with teaching GED classes at Lake Land College. Scholarship Administrator. “Our hope is this time- saving process will enable students to spend more The Community Foundation currently administers 18 time whipping up stand-out essays and unique ap- scholarship funds that are unique and as different plications.”

10 BAKING UP THE BEST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION directions

Add • Dash of leadership • Pinch of drive • Dash of proper grammar • Handful of strong essays, as needed

Blend together carefully until you are proud of your application.

Submit before the deadline!

With a careful balance of the right ingredients, students can bake up an award-winning application.

Baking tips: To apply for a scholarship with Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation: • Visit EnrichingOurCommunity.org/Scholarships and click on “Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Common Scholarship Application” and then click “Apply Online.” • Complete the matching questions to determine which scholarships you are eligible for. • Select which applications you would like to complete. • Complete and submit the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Common Scholarship Application. • Complete and submit all the unique applications you have selected. • If applicable, remind your references to complete their recommendations before the scholarship deadline.

In 2018, we awarded 80 scholarships through our charitable scholarship funds, totaling more than $108,750!

2018 AD Williams Jr. Scholarship recipient Kristen Doty and award presenter Paul Saegesser

10 11 Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Annual Report 2018 PRESERVING MEMORIES THROUGH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

Many of life’s greatest moments and memories are shared around a dinner table, sharing a meal with the people we love. “To this day, Sunday night is “popcorn and root beer” for my family because of a tradition that my grandparents had. Carrying on this tradition with my own children helps me feel more connected to my grandparents who loved me and helped me become the person I am today,” shares Amanda Lessley, President/CEO of Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation.

ust like food can connect generations, an en- plays out, I sincerely hope they create the same op- Jdowed scholarship fund is a great way to honor portunity to give through what I have left behind.” the legacy of a loved one, support the school where you spent most of your formative years, or support Once the fund is established, the Community Foun- future generations in their pursuit of higher educa- dation manages the technical, accounting, marketing tion. Because the fund is endowed, scholarships will and administrative tasks required by the IRS to en- be given out forever. sure the scholarship meets charitable requirements – which are considered giving to individuals because “I can’t emphasize enough how much it means for the financial support goes to the school in the name my kids to see me hand out a scholarship in my of a particular individual. The Community Foundation dad’s name,” shares Julie Everett, fund advisor for awards all scholarships on an objective and non-dis- the Thomas J. Epplin Health Profession Scholarship. criminatory basis using a process that has been ap- “I hope to have more time with my children than my proved by our Board of Directors and ensures schol- dad had with me, but if that is not how my story arship decisions are not donor-advised.

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In addition, we walk donors through the process of cesses,” explains Audra Clodfelter, Communication/ deciding how involved they want to be in the selec- Scholarship Administrator. This was the case for Ju- tion process and the criteria for the scholarship. lie Everett and her family. Then we build the online application, promote the scholarship, convene and advise the selection com- “The integrity of the Community Foundation and how mittee, process applications and distribute awards my dad’s scholarship is managed was very important to colleges. With our services, the donors can enjoy to me,” states Julie. "I like the blind review process in the results by participating in award ceremonies and place because reviewers have no idea who the appli- meeting the students they are supporting. “Often cant is at the time of the review and I think it encour- times, we can take the burden off of families who ages more students to apply because it removes the are independently managing a scholarship program possibility of biases. Knowing the awards are based and need help navigating the requirements and pro- on merit is important to me and my family.”

directions

Add • Collection of funds ($25,000 minimum) • Pinch of scholarship requirements • Scholarship review committee • Mix together a unique set of questions for the application.

Yields: Multiple scholarships per year.

Under the proper management of the Community Foundation, this finished product will last forever!

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ALTERING YOUR RECIPE FOR CHARITABLE GIVING

(L-R): Gary Niebrugge (founder of Krops4Kids,) Ryan, Olivia, and Mandy Eckhardt.

Our community is full of generous individuals who aim to give in a way that directly impacts the community, provides lasting contributions, and sustains local charitable efforts. By using a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation as a tool for giving, donors can remain charitable all the while staying ahead of the curve when it comes to big tax changes. Ryan Eckhardt, a financial advisor at Thrivent Financial in Altamont, has established a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation as his primary source of charitable giving. The Eckhardt Family Fund gives locally to several organizations, including the Community Foundation, Krops 4 Kids, and several park and sports booster projects in Altamont. Ryan has also enabled students to gain career opportunities in a variety of trades that can allow them to live and work in our community as a supporter of the Fayette County CEO program. The flexibility of the donor-advised fund makes consistent charitable contributions with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 a piece of cake!

ecent changes in tax laws may affect how chari- Ryan understands the issue as both a philanthropist Rtable taxpayers choose to give. The standard and a financial advisor: “Being employed in the fi- deduction has doubled, with several personal de- nancial services field, I believe that we need to take ductions removed as well. Staff from the Joint Com- an active role in educating clients on tax changes mittee on Taxation estimated that the amount of tax- surrounding charitable giving. We frequently see tax payers itemizing in 2018 decreased by 61% from the returns where taxpayers unknowingly lost the ability previous year. Despite this, some taxpayers may still to claim their charitable deductions, sometimes by choose to forgo the standard deduction and instead just a few hundred dollars.” Bunching several years itemize using an alternative method - “bunching." of charitable gifts into just one year allows taxpay-

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ers to take a larger deduction for that year and save Ryan’s future plans for the fund include involving more than the increased standard deduction. Fol- the future generations of his family so that they may lowing a year of bunching, the taxpayer can take the learn the importance of giving back to the commu- standard deduction while still continuing to put their nity: “At this point in our lives, we want to build our contribution towards a favored cause. account up over the next twenty years so that we, our children, and our grandchildren can someday use ALTERING YOUR RECIPE Creating a donor-advised fund with the Community this fund as a part of our legacy plan to give back to Foundation is a straightforward process that be- the community based on the organizations that we gins with the decision of when, what, and how to are passionate about.” Ryan has made gifts to the give. Funds can be created in one’s lifetime, through Eckhardt Family Fund in several ways, including grain FOR CHARITABLE GIVING a trust arrangement, or in an estate plan. Starting and highly appreciated stocks. the fund requires a minimum of $10,000 in assets of almost any kind: cash, publicly traded securities, Charitable contributions made by generous commu- a closely-held stock, interests in limited partner- nity members are the livelihood of our community. ships, real estate, or tangible property. From there, Contributing to the enrichment of the community the Community Foundation can help provide donors while also receiving a greater deduction has been with the information needed to guide the fund. Do- made easier with bunching inside of a donor-advised nors can be highly involved in the fund recommen- fund. This tax-efficient solution, combined with the dation process or delegate the work to community resolve to donate a combined amount every few experts that understand the community’s needs. Fi- years, provides for a steady flow of resources that nally, each grant from the fund will carry this name. local organizations can depend on. The Community This makes for a wonderful opportunity to honor the Foundation is a great place to start or continue your donor, the donor’s family, or someone special as a charitable giving. memorial.

Without Bunching With Bunching

in tax savings

$8,000

in tax savings $8,000 Standard Deductions

$8,000 $8,000

SA $10,000 SA $10,000 SA $10,000 SA $10,000

SOURCE ONE: Joint Committee on Taxation, Overview Of The Federal Tax System As In Effect For 2018, (JCX, 2018). https://bit.ly/2kyx8Dr SOURCE TWO: "Can You Save A Bunch While Bunching?", Raymond James & Associates, Inc.© WorthWhile Spring 2019 Vol. 14, No. 4, pg 8

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PHILANTHROPIC SHOWSTOPPERS

(L-R) Joedy Hightower (President/CEO of Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation), Madalaine McDaniel, Jerry McDaniel (recipient of the 2018 Richard C. Siemer Outstanding Philanthropist Award), Richard Siemer (sponsor of the Richard C. Siemer Outstanding Philanthropist Award)

Southeastern Illinois is home to many inspiring and generous men and women who seek to improve the lives of those around them and the communities where they live.

We think of them as philanthropic showstoppers because of the magnitude of their long-term impact on our region. Each year, Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation recognizes these show-stopping donors who have made a lasting impact in their community through gifts of time, talent and treasures by awarding the Richard C. Siemer Outstanding Philanthropist Award. In 2018, we recognized the philanthropic work and leadership of Jerry McDaniel for his contributions to Effingham and Jasper counties.

erry McDaniel is an entrepreneur who contributes in both Effingham and Jasper County CEO programs Jback to the communities that have supported and serves on the Effingham CEO Angel Investor him. McDaniel has been the president and owner of Fund Advisory Committee. petroleum transportation and wholesale fuel com- panies for the past 28 years. As a successful entre- The leadership and expertise he has gained through preneur, Jerry believes in supporting young entrepre- his businesses has prepared him for his roles with neurs. With this in mind, he serves on the board for several governing boards. Jerry is currently a mem- Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship, is an investor ber of the Southeastern Illinois Community Founda-

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tion governing board and serves as the chair. He has worked behind the scenes with Community Founda- tion staff advocating for the Community Foundation and advancing new partnerships and opportunities.

Jerry’s vision and leadership have led to significant changes at Southeastern Illinois Community Founda- tion, leaving a permanent impact on our organization and the region we serve. Jerry is responsible for the Community Foundation’s Supporting Partners pro- gram, which created a more sustainable future for the Community Foundation with adequate resources to advance our mission. “Jerry leads by example and, under his leadership, he and the rest of the board ac- tively sought five-year pledges of unrestricted gifts to support the operations of the Community Founda- (L-R): Jerry McDaniel and Fred Huddleston. Fred has been named tion. His belief in the work we are doing translated to the tenant farmer of the McDaniel Family Farm to honor an more than 30 donors becoming Supporting Partners,” agreement made between the McDaniel and Huddleston families explains Joedy Hightower, President/CEO of South- more than six decades ago. eastern Illinois Community Foundation. County Community Endowment to be used for cur- In order to further lead by example at the Commu- rent and future grant-making. nity Foundation, Jerry and his brother, Jim McDan- iel, recently donated 34 acres of their family’s farm The Richard C. Siemer Outstanding Philanthropist ground to the Community Foundation for the long- Award was established in 2011 and named after its term benefit of Jasper County. The gift was made first recipient, Rick Siemer. Nominees for the award through the Community Foundation’s farmland giv- may be individuals, families or organizations with a ing program, “Fields of Opportunity,” to honor Jim proven record of exceptional generosity who, through and Jerry’s parents and grandparents, Harold, Edith, direct financial support, demonstrate outstanding Robert and Dorothy McDaniel. civic and charitable responsibility and whose gener- osity encourages others to take philanthropic lead- The first $20,000 of farm income will be donated to ership roles in a community, national and/or interna- the Friends of the Trails Fund to support the Newton tional level. Previous recipients include Rick Siemer; Eagle Trail System, specifically the construction of Tom Wright; Dr. Rick and Angie Workman; Lumpkin the River Walk Trail along the Embarrass River. Once Family Foundation; Paul Dee Jonson; Mike and Car- the Friends of the Trails pledge is complete, the Mc- ol Fuller; Eagle Country Water Works; Jack Schultz; Daniel Family Fund will donate $1,000 annually to the Steve McGahey; 100+ Women Who Care Effingham Jasper County CEO Fund in perpetuity. Any remain- County; Sybil Etchason; and Larry D. Short. ing funds for that year will be donated to the Jasper directions

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet. 2. While the butter is melting, put 1 turkey slice into a zip lock bag and pound thin with a meat mallet, using the flat side. Remove and lightly salt and pepper. Repeat with the other turkey breast. 3. When the butter has melted, add the shallot and gently saute until softened. Push to the side of the skillet. 4. Add the turkey breasts and brown on both sides. Remove the meat to a side plate. 5. Melt the other 2 Tblsp of butter and add 1 1/2Tblsp flour. 6. Let the flour bubble and when it starts to turn from white to light brown, whisk in the chicken stock and wine. 7. Whisk until it thickens, then add the juice of 1 lemon. 8. Put the turkey back in the sauce and add the caper berries. 9. Cover and keep on a very low simmer for 10 minutes. 16 17 Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Annual Report 2018

LEGACY SOCIETY

n 2018, we welcomed Jim and Julie Hecht into our ILegacy Society. Jim and Julie Hecht’s charitable in- terests are deeply rooted in their local community – Effingham, Illinois. They have chosen the Community Foundation to facilitate the distribution of their IRA to designated charitable causes. Jim and Julie have already selected the charities they intend to support, but will leave some of the funding decisions up to their daughters.

The Legacy Society enables you to continue your life of philanthropy in the form of a bequest that honors your intentions. This is a great way for community members to give their extended support to a chosen recipient(s). Legacy Society members have made a lasting impact on their communities, and they con- tinue to do so by partnering with the Community Foundation.

Jim and Julie Hecht You can join the growing list of philanthropists by Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation’s Legacy Society contacting the Community Foundation, and continue recognizes and honors those philanthropic stars who have made your legacy as these outstanding community mem- plans through their estate to give back through the Community bers have done. For more information on becoming a Foundation. We are grateful for their foresight, dedication and Legacy Society member, contact Amanda Lessley at philanthropic spirit. 217.342.5409.

Jim and Julie join the company of these star Legacy Society members:

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FUND TYPES

DESIGNATED FUNDS 28 DONOR ADVISED FUNDS 22 This type of fund allows donors to select a specific This fund type allows donors to work actively with the organization or group of organizations to receive long- Community Foundation in selecting charitable recipients. term support. The designated recipients receive regular Donors, or their representatives, recommend grants or distributions from the fund. Distributions are restricted to a distributions. public charity that was named by the donor at the time the contribution was made to the Community Foundation. Agracel Can Do Fund Anonymous (3) Altamont High School Endowment Betinha & Jack Schultz Fund Altamont Lutheran Inter-Parish School Endowment Bob & Judy Ehlke Fund Bernice R. Schlepp Estate Endowment Bushue Human Resources Endowment Bruce V. Penwell, Jr. Designated Endowment Carole Stroud Charitable Fund C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Colin B. Woods Memorial Fund Corporation Endowment Dr. Henry & Esther Poterucha Family Fund Coles County Council on Aging Endowment Dr. Rick & Angie Workman Fund Delbert & Maradyl Facklam Endowment - Eckhardt Family Fund Trinity Lutheran Cemetery James & Laura Schultz Fund Delbert & Maradyl Facklam Endowment - John K. Hightower Memorial Endowment St. Michael's Church Larry D. Short & Lora C. Short Fund Delbert & Maradyl Facklam Endowment - Mark A. & Linda K. Brummer Family Endowment St. Paul's Cemetery Meyer Oil Company Endowment Delbert & Maradyl Facklam Endowment - Michels Family Endowment Stewardson Cemetery Musicians Corner Fund Donna M. Smallwood Endowment Schmidt Family Fund Eagle for Life Endowment Scott's Pay It Forward Endowment Effingham County CEO Endowment Tyler Jones Memorial Fund Effingham County Fair Association Endowment Effingham County Humane Society Endowment Effingham Public Library Operating Endowment Effingham Unit #40 Mentoring Fund Fear Nothing Cancer Support Endowment RETAINED GIFTS OF FARM GROUND 2 King Trust Endowment McDaniel Family Fund Rather than liquidating assets like other charities usually Midland States Bank Endowment do with gifts of real estate, our farmland giving program, for a Healthier Community “Fields of Opportunity,” allows the Community Foundation Pana High School Endowment to receive gifts of farmland and maintain ownership of the Phipps Family Memorial Endowment land indefinitely. Retaining local ownership of farmland Rotary 100 Club of Effingham County means wealth generated stays with local tenants, circulating Senior Services Endowment throughout the community. St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Endowment for a Healthier Community McDaniel Family Farm Trust Stewardson-Strasburg Education Ray, Mary & Tim Niebrugge Land Trust Improvement Endowment TREC Development Fund

*New funds are denoted in bold.

18 19 Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Annual Report 2018 UNRESTRICTED COMMUNITY FUNDS 13 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS 18 This fund type provides a vehicle for community volunteers Established by a donor to help a group of students at a to develop assets to support any community issue or sector particular educational institution or in a particular field of as determined by that community. This is the Community study pay a part or all of their education. The donor can be Foundation’s most responsive tool to address the changing involved in establishing the selection criteria for the recipients needs in each community. and the selection is made by the Community Foundation or by a committee that includes the donor. Casey Community & Economic Development Endowment Arland D. Williams Jr. Scholarship Clark County Community Endowment Captain R. Dean & Mary E. Postlewaite Scholarship Crawford County Community Endowment Croft Brothers Scholarship Effingham County CommunityWorks Endowment Delbert & Maradyl Facklam Scholarship Jasper County Community Endowment Diane Siemer Scholarship Marshall Community Endowment Dieterich Community Education Endowment Mattoon Area CommunityWorks Endowment Eagle Country Water Works Jasper County Palestine Community Endowment CEO Scholarship Palestine Community Fund Effingham County Promise for Effingham Schools Strasburg Community Improvement Endowment Effingham County Promise Fund for Strasburg Community Improvement Fund Altamont High School Windsor Community Endowment Effingham County Promise Fund for Windsor Community Improvement Fund Teutopolis High School Lebovitz Lively Arts Scholarship Mattoon High School Alumni Scholarship FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS Michael Alan Fuller II Memorial Scholarship 18 Mike James Memorial Scholarship Established by donors who wish to contribute to a cause or Ray, Mary & Tim Niebrugge Scholarship an area of concern but do not want to designate a particular Roy Robson & Roma Jackson Nursing Scholarship organization. As the needs of the community change, Thomas J. Epplin Health Profession Scholarship the fund’s purpose is flexible to meet those needs. The University of Illinois Dorothy Stier Memorial Community Foundation manages the grant application and Scholarship selection process based on the established criteria identified by the donor.

100 Women Who Care FISCAL SPONSORSHIP 27 Effingham County Endowment Established between Southeastern Illinois Community 100 Women Who Care Richland County Endowment Foundation and a community group that is not incorporated Bill & Jacquelyn Jordan Anderson Visual Arts Fund and lacks its own tax-exempt status, but is interested in Bill & Jaquelyn Jordan Anderson Youth Fund soliciting donations from others as well as seeking grants for CEO Angel Fund on-going programs. Under this arrangement, a tax-deductible Coles County Peace & Justice Fund contribution can be given using the Community Foundation’s Coles County Young Professionals Endowment exempt status. The Community Foundation then agrees Consolidated Communications Endowment- to accept and be responsible for donations on the group’s Economic Development & Community Leadership behalf. Dr. Peter & Milla Kollinger Family Endowment Eagle Country Water Works Endowment Coles County Entrepreneurship Fund Eagle for Life School Improvement Fund Construction Trades Education Curriculum Fund East Central Illinois Planned Giving Crawford County CEO Program Fund Education Endowment Cumberland County CEO Operating Fund Mattoon Foundation for Academic Excellence Fund Effingham County 4-H Foundation Fund Regional Capacity Building Microgrant Endowment Effingham County CEO Class Business Fund Regional Capacity Building Microgrant Fund Effingham County CEO Operating Fund Siemer Milling Company Endowment Effingham County Incubator Network Fund Stewardson-Strasburg Education Effingham County Vision 2020 Improvement Fund Investment in Excellence Teutopolis State Bank Fund

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FISCAL SPONSORSHIP (continued) CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY FUNDS 3 Effingham County Vision 2020 Fund - Corporate philanthropy is a tool used by companies to Community Celebrations support the causes they care about. To be more effective Effingham Scholarship Preschool Program Fund with their giving, many companies are establishing corporate Fear Nothing Cancer Support Fund foundations. These foundations organize, focus, track and Friends of the Trails Fund publicize the company’s philanthropic efforts. A corporation Jasper County 4-H Foundation Fund can establish a corporate foundation through a new legal Jasper County CEO Program Fund entity, such as a public or private foundation, or by working Jasper Outreach Community Resource Fund with an existing public charity, such as a community Krops4Kids Designated Fund foundation to carry out their philanthropic work. Lake Sara Forever Fund LeAnn Schroeder Hardiek Friendship Endowment Heartland Dental Disaster Relief Fund Mattoon Civil War Memorial Ellipse Project Fund Heartland Dental Foundation Mattoon in Motion Fund Economic Hardship Fund Nick's Race Fund Heartland Dental Foundation Operating Fund One Stop Community Christmas Fund Teutopolis Centennial Celebrations Sponsorship Fund GIVING CIRCLE FUNDS Wayne County CEO Operating Fund 4 Woodford County CEO Operating Fund A giving circle is a form of participatory philanthropy in Workman Community Building Fund which groups of individuals donate their money or time to a pooled fund and decide together on the charity or community projects they wish to fund. In doing so, they seek to increase PASS THROUGH FUND their awareness of and engagement in the issues addressed 4 by the charity or community project. Whether informal or Similar to Fiscal Sponsorship Funds, Pass Through Funds well-organized, giving circles allow donors to pool their provide tax-exempt status for short-term community contributions and achieve the greatest impact. projects. All contributions to a Pass Through Fund may be drawn down by the beneficiary in accordance with the terms 100 Women Who Care Crawford County of the fund. Holding Account 100 Women Who Care Effingham County General Pass Through Fund Holding Account Harmony Playground Fund 100 Women Who Care Jasper County Lincoln's Place Fund Holding Account Mattoon Dog Park Fund 100 Women Who Care Richland County Holding Account

AGENCY FUNDS 9 OPERATING FUNDS Agency Endowment Funds are a type of “charitable 2 savings account” to provide important ongoing support The operating fund is the engine that keeps the Community for the operation of a nonprofit organization, now and Foundation going. In addition to supporting day-to-day for generations to come. Agency Endowment Funds are operations, donors are helping the Community Foundation indicators that the agency’s leadership is planning for the grow faster to help improve the quality of life for all of future. southeastern Illinois.

CASA of Effingham County Endowment Effingham Regional Growth Alliance Fund Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Effingham Sunrise Rotary Endowment Operating Endowment Effingham Unit 40 Education Foundation Endowment Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Heartland Human Services Endowment Operating Fun Hedwig Haus of Hospitality Endowment Mattoon Public Library Endowment Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters Endowment Teutopolis 175th, Inc. Fund

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OUR DONORS 32 Below Bar & Grill Mark & Dorothy Behrns Sandy Brooks A & H Implement Company Larry & Brenda Bender Brigitte Brown A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Inc. -- Liberty Chapter Ronald Bensyl David Brown Abbcon Counseling, Inc. Ritchie Beougher Larry & Betty Brown Ace Hardware Claudia & Roger Berg Sharon Brown Heather Ackman Sandra Bergbower Thomas & Faye Brown Adams Memorials Scott & Tamara Bergbower Charles & Patricia Brumleve Rita Adams Michael & Carol Bernardi Frank & Cathy Brummer Tim & Alice Addis Jeanette Berty Michael Brummer Fran Adkins Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Brummerstedt Funeral Home Agracel, Inc. Randy Biehler Jeff Brunoehler A-J Welding & Steel, Inc. Deb Bierman Leonard & Vicki Budde Akra Builders James & Cathy Bierman Karen Buettemeyer Sarah Allen Katherine Jill & Benjamin Bierman Sarah Buhnerkempe Verena Allen Ronald & Pamela Bierman Ray & Vickie Buhrmester Al’s Tire Mart & Electronics Center, Inc. Beth Biggs Bunker Hill Supply Company Ambraw River Eagles 4475 Jessica & Morgan Biggs Glenda Bunton Michelle Ameen Bike & Hike Charleston Effingham, Inc. Stephanie Burgholzer Ameren Illinois Kathryn Bilbrey Bruce & June Burkey American Legion Post #20 Stephen & Paula Billhymer Jacqueline Burns American Legion Auxiliary Post #289 Marianne Bilyew David Burroughs American Legion Auxiliary Post #932 Dean & Colleen Bingham Mary & Mark Burtch Anderson Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. Birch Auto Service & Towing Patricia Burtch Bryan Anderson Birkey’s Case IH Tracy Burton Mike & Helen Anderson Birkey’s Farm Store Carol Burwash Larry Andis Jennifer Bishop Grant & Molly Bushue Anonymous Susan Bishop Lori Bushue Leslie Apple Kathy Black Randi Bushue Mary Arabatgis Mark & Brenda Blager Connie Buss Patrick & Ruth Armstong Don Blaser Katrina & Richard Butler Steven Arnold Tara Blaser Stanley & Lisa Buzzard Arthur Asadorian Jeff & Nancy Bloemker Cain’s Drug Store, Inc. Damon & Angela Atkins Scott Bloomberg Gary & Marcella Calhoun Sheridan Bush Auten Bill Blough Juanita & Steven Calhoun Joyce & Christopher Aydt BM Enterprise Maxine Calvert B & B Homes, LLC Mark & Karen Bolander Kristie Campbell Terry & Patricia Ann Bacon Jeff & Deborah Boldig Carl Sandburg Elementary School Laura Bahrns Madelynne Boldrey Deborah Carlson Patti Bailey Bonutti Clinic/Research Carnaby Square Zachary Bailey Ben & Melyssa Borgic Gretchen & Vincent Carona Michael & Pamela Baker Donald & Lisa Borries Michael & Jill Carpenter Sherri Baker Victor & Marty Both Carolyn Carr Ruth Bales Timothy & Tina Bower Craig Carr Ed Ballard Audrey Boyd Robyn Carr Jamee Baltzell William Boyd Michelle & Scott Carroll Yvette Baltzell Trisha Boyer Charles H Carter & Son, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Baner Helen Brackett Elsie Carter Edward & Shannon Banfield Leann Brackney Andy & Tina Cartright Barker Implement Thomas & Shirley Brady Latonya Casas Alicia Barker The Brandenburger Family Casey Industries Barlow Lock & Security Brandt Agricultural Products Casey State Bank The Barn III Brandt Consolidated, Inc. Jane Casey Rex & Michelle Barnes Sherri & Jeff Branson Matthew Cekander Mary & John Barone Sherry Brauer Center for Jaw & Facial Surgery, PC Samantha Barr Bray Title Services Central Illinois Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Chad & Melinda Barthelme Robert & Vicki Bray Century21-KIMA Properties Arthus & Cynthia Barton Jennifer Brent Chamber Foundation of Effingham County Bauer Auction Service, LLC Brew Bank Saloon, Inc. Kevin & Bobbie Chambers Mona & Mike Bays Bobby & Loraine Bridges W.J. & Kathy Chamblin Family Foundation, Inc. Matthew & Michelle Beck Jason Bridges Kathy Chamblin Rita Beck Brighton Cabinetry, Inc. Champaign County Civil War Roundtable Lee Beckel Broadway Christian Church Chances R Sportsbar & Grill In Beck’s Hybrids Dustin & Erika Brooks Kelly & Britny Chapman Beecher City CUSD #20 Larry & Connie Brooks Chapter 51 Licensed Beverage-Association

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Charleston Elks Lodge #623 Crossroads Bank Aren Dow Sheryl Charleston Mark & Leslie Croxell Edward & Mary Dowd China King Newton, Inc. Brenda & Craig Crutcher Gary & Debra Dowling Kristin Chittick Cumberland County CEO Steering Committee Marbie Downen Eric & Julie Chojnicki Cumberland County Farm Bureau Matthew & Danielle Downs Christ's Church of Effingham Cumberland CUSD #77 Tim Downs Citizens for Dale A. Richter Barbara Cummins Drake Family Dental, PC The City of Altamont Dick & Linda Cummins Drake Homes Corporation The City of Charleston John & Deborah Cutshall Drake Scruggs Equipment, Inc. The City of Effingham Geneva Cypret Drees Plumbing, Inc. The City of El Paso D & D Investment Properties Patrick & Cindy Drees The City of Fairfield Nicholas Dahl Patrick & Susanne Duff The City of Mattoon Janilyn Daily Steven Cole Duke The City of Neoga Dairy Queen Ila Duncan The City of Newton Dairy Queen -- El Paso (Time to Shine) Dust & Son Auto Supplies, Inc. Civil Design Vu Dang Jill Dust Lisa Clapp Kristin Daniels Maria & Patrick Dust Kathy Clark David Dann, D.M.D. Marianne Dust Nicholas & Julie Clark Darrin’s Tire & Auto Repair Paul Joseph Dust Robert & Janet Clark Dau Consulting Dusty’s Outdoor Media Kenneth & Nancy Claypool Dean & Jeanne Dau Lisa Dvorak Tyler & Tara Claypool John & Debra Davis E.J. Water Cooperative, Inc. David & Vicki Cline Davita Eric Ebuen Noah & Audra Clodfelter Doyle Don Dawson, Jr. Eckhardt & Eckhardt Enterprises Donna Coad DCC Marketing, LLC Richard & Janet Eckhardt CoBank Donald Debolt Ryan & Mandy Eckhardt Paul & Ida Mae Cockrum Brooke & Andrew Decker James & Cynthia Eder James & Susan Coffman Dedicated Realty, Inc. Edward Jones Sally Cohorst John & Dana Deffenbaugh Jason & Renee Edwards Dean & Marvelle Cole Claudie Delgado Kyndall Edwards Coles Together Roy & Kaye Dent Effingham Ambulatory Surgery Center Curt Collins Erica & Derek Depoister Effingham Area Home Builders Association Herbert & Josephine Collins Camilynn Deshon Effingham Asphalt Company, Inc. Larry & Kathy Collins Designs Unlimited Effingham Builders Supply Cheryl Colwell Ann Deters Effingham County Chamber of Commerce Committee to Elect Amanda Ade Harlow Bruce & Lynn Deters Effingham County CommunityWorks Common Grounds Dennis & Ann Deters Endowment Common Links David & Shirley Dhom Effingham County Sportsman’s Club Compeer Financial Diamond Coach Leasing, LLC Effingham County United for Schools Danell Condron Lauren Dickens Effingham CUSD #40 Thomas Condron Richard & Michelle Diebel Effingham CUSD #40 -- Early Learning Center Timothy & Danell Condron Debra Diel Effingham Lightning James & Patsy Conley Garry & Dara Diel Effingham New Car Dealers Association Joyce Ann Conley Kay Diel Effingham Noon Rotary Club Connor & Connor, Inc. L. Kay Diel Effingham Ophthalmology Associates Consolidated Communications Ray & Debra Diel Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club Lindsey Cook Diepholz Chevrolet/Buick/Pontiac/GMC/Cadillac Robert & Judy Ehlke Cooper Bumpus Insurance Agency, Inc. Tami Diepholz Judi Eitel Anne Cooper Dieterich Bank Dr. Leo Eliezer Cork & Pork Festival Dieterich CUSD #30 Phoenix Elite Corrie Appraisal & Consulting, Inc. D.C.D.C. - Dieterich Education Foundation Elliott Furniture Timothy & Renee Cotter Dieterich Quasquicentennial Mike & Durinda Ellis Country Financial Dieterich Ruritan Club Brent Emmerich Countryview Inn & Suites Dieterich Women’s Club Jennifer Emmerich John Covington Christy & John Dietzen Kelly Engstrom Cox Transfer, Inc. Gregory Dill Ashley Epperson David Cox Ashley Dinh Equistar Chemicals, LP Cox’s Body Shop Direct Lines, Inc. The Equity Craig & Craig, LLC Joe & Sheila Dively Dwight & Karen Erskine Crain Funeral Home Dennis & Jeanne Dobbins Ervin Equipment, Inc. Douglas & Katina Crain-Roth Doug & Michelle Dodson Carroll & Mary Ervin Family Lyda Creath Evan Dodson Cole Ervin Daniel & Jessie Crews Doehring, Winders, & Company, LLP Greg Ervin Michael Crews Derald & Sara Doehring Randall & Sharron Ervin Jerry & Pam Crisman Don Sol III, Inc. J.B. Esker & Sons, Inc. Crist Termite & Pest Solutions, Inc. Carol Donner Vickie Esker David & Sandy Croft John Doty Mike & Karen Etter Cross Country Mall Mark & Debra Dougherty Eureka Family Dental Cross County Dental Center Jeremy Doughty Eureka Public Library District

22 23 Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Annual Report 2018 Evapco, Inc. Amy Frohning Brian & Dawn Grubb Johnathon & Julie Everett Peggy Fuesting Jean Anne Grunloh Janet Everette Lana Fuller John & Janet Grunloh Kelli Everette Gabe Fulton Amia Guild Express Employment Professionals Meredith Fulton Susan Guinnip Albert & Delores Eytchison Ted Funneman H & D Restaurants, LLC Fairfield Community High School Fyie & Rice Law Office, LLC Mikaela & Christine Haarman Charitable Foundation Staci Gaffos Randy & Kara Haarmann Fairfield Lions Club Gaitros Aviation, LLC Ali Habing Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association Galloway Insurance Agency Eric & Stephanie Habing Fairfield National Bank Julie Galloway Hage Orthodontics, LTD Fairfield National Bank Community Foundation Dr. John & Carol Gapsis Harry & Don Haggard Fairfield Wayne County Area Joan & Gilbert Garbe Margaret Hahn Development Commission Jan Garcia Grant Hale Faith Lutheran Church Stephen Gardner Barb Hall Phillip & Karen Fanale Dina & James Garland Frederick & Dalena Hall Farley Insurance Agency Lawrence Gaskill Jessica & Travis Hall Holly Farley Brandy Gass Lyndse Hall Farm Credit Illinois GEFNET Computer/Internet Sales & Service Michael & Shannon Hall-Nannini Farmers & Merchants Bank James & Rosemary Gibbons Karla Halloran William & Kathleen Fearday Connie Gielman Darvin & Kathy Hamby Morgan Fehrenbacher Holly Giertz Jeffrey Hamilton Phyllis Fehrenbacher Gilbert Metzger & Madigan, LLP Pandora Hamilton Susan & Andrew Feldhake Kyle Gill Lindsey Hammond Darren & Karen Feldkamp Michelle Gill Tom Hand Tax & Accounting Dennis & Lori Fellers Roy & Judith Ginn Holly Hankins Truth & Grace Fellowship Ed & Julie Girhard Barbara Hanson Christy Ferguson Cynthia Given Susan Hardwick Dr. Jay & Nimal Fernando Giving Assistant Harmon’s Drug Store, Inc. Theresa Tribble & Michael Ferrara Diana Glosser Cordia & Charles Harrington Joseph Ferraro The Glow Run Gang Dawn & Jeffery Harris Figgins Electric, LLC GM Millwork, Inc. Kelly Harris Paul Bruce & Mary Finley Goat Alley, Inc. Lauren Harris Fire Equipment Service & Sales, Inc. Paul & Judy Goebel Renee Hartigan Firefly Grill, LLC Goeckner Brothers, Inc. Alan & Mindy Hartke First Baptist Church Troy & Susan Goeckner Rich & Angie Hartke First Federal Savings & Loan Bob & Cathy Goldstein David & Elizabeth Heaton Hartmann Association of Central Illinois Trenton Gonzalez Amy & Craig Hartrich First Financial Bank Good Prospect Cumberland Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Hartrich First Mid Bank & Trust Elizabeth Gordon Mike & Teresa Hartrich First Mid Bank & Trust Neoga Rory Gorrell Elizabeth Hasting First Mid Illinois Bank Fran Gover Tony Hatrich Corporation Charitable Foundation Tim Gover William Havlik, D.M.D. First Mid Insurance Group Donna & Kenneth Graham John & Kathy Hayes First National Bank in Olney Dr. James Graham Julia Hayes First National Bank of Waterloo Dr. Norman Graulich Heartland Bank The First National Bank Gravel Lane Design, LLC Heartland Dental, LLC First Neighbor Bank Charles & Sandra Graven Heartland Human Services First Presbyterian Church Jane Graves Heartland Labels, Inc. First Robinson Savings Bank, NA Bradley H Gray, D.D.S. Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota, Inc. First State Bank of Beecher City Dianne Gray John & Patty Hedges Flanagan State Bank Doug Gray David & Elizabeth Heiden J.L. & Linda Fleagle Kimberly Gray Heinold Banwart, LTD Chari Fletcher-Crayton Wilburn & Carol Gray Edward & Cinda Held Flood Pork & Grain Great Southwest Oil & Gas Corporation Heller Ford Marilyn, David & Dan Flowers Kelly Green Heller Holmes & Associates Flying S., Inc. Lacey Green Kari Helmink Renee Fonner Kenneth & Margaret Greenberg John Helton Forrestine Hutchison Foundation Troy & Patty Greene Tom & Pam Hemmen Stephen Foster, DDS Edward Gregory Kelly Hemrich Kathleen Foster Diane Greifzu Roger & Janet Henderson Foundation for Impact on Karan & Kurt Greuel Tom & Lana Henderson Literacy & Learning, Inc. Robert & Debra Grierson Theresa Hendrickson Patricia Foust Griffith Trucking Karianne & William Hendrix Regina Fox Dora Griffith William & Elizabeth Henkelman Sandra Franklin Judy & Chuck Griswold Donna Henry Rochelle French Jerome Groniger Tristan Hensley Bill & Margaret Fritcher Richard & Tricia Gronlund Bill & Jane Herman Carol Jo Fritts Grove Township Lindsey Hermann

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Hershey Chocolate Integrity Electric & Plumbing, Inc. Alicia Kessler Greg & Mary Hess Inyart Tire & Auto Center Susan Kessler Janice Hester J & R Collision Centers, LLC Wanda & Roger Kessler Diana Sue Heth J & V Probst Pork, Inc. Chip Keys Beth Hettinger J&J Ventures Gaming, LLC Joy Keys Hetzels Overland Transport, Inc. Jack & Bill’s KIMA Management, LLC Lori Hetzler Jack Flash Ronald & Janice Kinder Michael & Beth Hewing Colleen Jackson Dallas & Hazel Kingery Higgs Welding J. Jacobs, Inc. Kindred Sarah Kinkade Brett & Lynn Higgs Dora Griffith & Heath Jamerson Paul & Judith Kinkelaar Jeff & Julie Higgs Andrea Janes Kristi Kinney Joedy Hightower Jansen Cable Construction, Inc. Kirby Foods, Inc. Highway GMC Jack & Jennifer Jansen Darrell Kirby Hild Landscaping Janet Jansen Kirchner Building Centers Bruce & Debra Hill Larry & Candy Jansen Chad & Annette Kistner Julie Hill Jansen’s Heating & Air Jacquelyn Menke & Richard Kistner Robert, Chad & Tonya Hill Kimberly Janssen Kiwanis Club of Mattoon Fund Jace Hills Steve & Kim Janssen Kiwanis Club of Tuscola Illinois Foundation Angel Hinson Jasper County Kent & Chris Klier Cindy Hinterscher Jasper County Board Kyle Klier Ray & Lucinda Hinterscher Jasper County Democratic Central Committee Madonna Klier Brian & Heather Hinton Jasper County Economic Development, Inc. Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home, Inc. Hodel Brothers Farms JasperJobs, Inc. Jane Knicley Hodel Turkey Farm, Inc. Roberta Jenkins Knights of Columbus Wesley Hodge Bradley & Susan Jennings Retta Knobloch Hodgson Mill, Inc. Joe’s Body Shop, Inc. Koboldt Charitable Trust Terry & Lisa Hoekstra Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Angie Kocher Mike & Cindy Hoene Nicholas & Micah Joggerst Edward Kocher Richard & Victoria Hoffman John Boos & Company Kris & Gina Kocher The Hole Deal, Inc. Cheryl Johns Lori Kocher Holiday Hustle 5K Tiffany Johns Mona Kocher Bill & Roberta Hollada Tyler Johns Ramon & Becky Kocher Renia Holley Johnson & Johnson Sara & Alexander Koebele Homebuilders Plus, Inc. Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home Raymond & Cindy Koelm Dr. Ned & Barbara Hoppin Paul Johnson Koerner Distributor, Inc. Rachael Hopson Andrew & Sherra Johnson Paul & Kay Koerner Brad Horner Darla Johnson Aaron & Julie Koester Richard & Brenda Horner Gary & Joyce Johnson Katie Koester Sarah Horner Karon Johnson Kimberly Koester Matt & Monique Hortenstine Kathy Johnson Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. Lissa Hosick Madolyn Johnson Gladys & Lawrence Kopplin Stuart & Carole Hulick Hott Sherra Johnson Joshua & Lisa Kreke Darrell & Amanda Houchin Joint Active Systems, Inc. Melissa Kremer Jason Houser Lois Jones Krile Auction Service Howe & Yockey Funeral Homes, LTD Kristen Jurgilanis Carol Krumreich Howell Paving, Inc. JWP Strategic, Inc. Glenn & Darlene Kuehnel Howell-Adams Family Foundation Kabbes Development Group, LP Josh & Mandy Kuhl and Family HSHS Good Shephard Hospital Frank & Anne Kabbes Kuhl Insurance Agency HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Scott & Sue Kabbes Gary & Karen Kull Joe & Jan Huddleston David Kaelin Linda Kunz Lanette Huddleston Lisa Kallis Jackson Kuo Huels Veterinary Services Melissa Kamm Sharon Kurtz Drs. Stan & Nanci Huels Robert & Carol Kassel Brian & Katherine Kurz Robert & Dixie Huey, Jr. Michelle Kauble Cara Kuykendall Gene Huguet John & Ingrid Kay, M.D. Bill & Carol Laatsch Jim & Mari Beth Hull Clair & Jonathan Kaye Bernice Laberta Ellen Humphrey KC Summers Dwight & Melvina Lading William & Linda Griffith Huth Ken & Nancy Keating Lake Land College HWC Concrete Construction, Inc. Amy Keck Land of Lincoln Credit Union Kelly & Douglas Iffert Linda Keeler Sally Lankow Gregory & Susan Ikemire Donna Keller Ken & Norma Lansing Ike’s Bar & Grill Mark & Tiffany Keller Timothy Larson Illiana Cores, Inc. Robert & Donna Keller Jennifer & Troy Latch Illinois Counties Association Tiffany Keller Scott & Peggy Laugel Illinois Masonic Foundation Tony & Valerie Kemme Joyce Lawrence Illinois Power Generating Company Kemper CPA Group Paige Layman The Indiana Rail Road Company Jennifer Kennedy, D.D.S. Carol Lazell Innovative Staff Solutions Robert & Janet Kennedy Lean New World Insure Champaign Ruth Kerner Christie Leedy

24 25 Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Annual Report 2018 Lee’s Tool Sales, Inc. - Snap-on Jim & Caroline Matson Danelle Miller Jay & Patsy Leffler Tom & Julie Matson David & Sharon Miller Legacy Events & Hospitality, LLC Jeffrey & Denise Mattas Eric & Susan Miller Legacy Roofing & Restoration Bobbi Mattingly, Ph.D. Jeff Miller Legado, LLC Mattoon Area CommunityWorks Endowment Larry & Cheryl Miller Legal Notice Service/Chronicle Media, LLC Mattoon Area Industrial Development (MAID) Lisa Miller Leman Property Management Company Mattoon Council #1057 – Knights of Columbus Robert Miller LeMond Chevrolet, LTD Mattoon Exchange Club Roger & Sherri Miller Brett & Amanda Lessley Mattoon High School Activity Fund Steve & Jill Miller Aleta Levesque Mattoon High School Class of 1970 Kaylea Mills Charles & Jeri Lewis Mattoon High School Class of 1973 Gordon & Judith Millsap John & Barb Lewis Mattoon PB & PA MJC Associates, LLC Phoeby Lewis Mattoon Precision Manufacturing, Inc. Dimitri & Linda Monge Pam Lewman Mattoon Township Monical’s Pizza Lifetime Eye Care Donn, Dave & Diane Mayfield Richard I. Montgomery, CPA Larry & Roxanne Lilly MBS Communications Moomaw Truck Alignment Phillip & Lisa Limes Jason & Tara McAllaster Ronald & Jeanie Moomaw Lincolnland Agri-Energy, LLC Kenneth & Connie McCall Moon Dawg, Inc. Nancy & Gary Lindemann Lauren McClain Moore Family Stores Linders LTD, LLC/McDonald’s McClane Motor Sales, Inc. J.H. Moore, Inc. Blake & Laura Linders Robert & Marilyn McClean Thomas & Elizabeth Moore Gary & Susan Iffert Lindley Mr. & Mrs. Ray McCormack Tom & Kathleen Moore Kelly Ann Lindley McCormick’s Diesel Service Angela & Fred Morecraft Little Lambs Early Childhood Center, Inc. Jerry & Madalaine McDaniel Gary & Debra Morgan The Little School House, LLC Susan McDaniel Mary Jo Morgan Ty Litzelman McDevitt, Osteen, Chojnicki, Deters Lisa Moritz Live A Little Travel David & Julie McDevitt Morris Construction, Inc. Lorenz Supply Company Diana McDonald Dr. Samantha Morrison Louis Ochs Chevrolet/Oldsmobile/Buick Jessica McDonald Morton Community Bank Coanne & Dick Love Kami McDonough Ted & Shannon Moss LSC Communications, Inc. McDowell, Kenshalo & Jesop, LLC Diane Muhs Jason & Ashley Ludwig Debbie McGlone Beth Mulvey Jeff & Jami Ludwig McHugh Hospitality Group, Inc. Tamlala Munyon Lumpkin Family Foundation John & Patty McHugh Aaron & Cayla Myers Richard Lumpkin Amanda McKay-Williamson Peggy & David Naff, Jr. Lustig Cabinets Whitney & Janet McKinney Natural Solutions & Livestock, LLC Dale & Linda Lutz Krista McLaren Phillip Neal Louise Lybarger John & Jean McLennan Gary Nelson Lytle Electric Company Tom McMinn Neoga CUSD #3 M&P Utility Services, Inc. Dolores McNabb Craig Nester Memorial Fund Mac Martin Foundation Donez & Mark McNeely Rick Nethery Macari Service Center Kim McQueen Network for Good Damian Macey Max & Jeanne McQueen New Hope Church Brian & Tiffany Macke The Medicine Shoppe Newton Community High School Kenneth & Eleanor Macke Julia Meehling Newton Elementary School Jeffrey & Deborah Magee Dawn Meinhart Newton Jr. Football League Naghmeh Majdi Ross Meinhart Newton Lodge 216 Kris Maleske William & Karen Meinhart Newton Masonic Lodge 216 Kris & Jodi Maleske Louis & Leza Mendella Newton Part Supply, Inc. Malone Travel Center Jacquelyn Menke Newton Rotary Club Nicholas & Katie Mammoser Robert Mercer, Jr. Kevin & Rita Nibbe Steve & Jodi Mammoser Merz Air Conditioning & Heating Nichol’s Lawn Service Jeff Mandrell Mette’s Cabinet Corner, Inc. Jacob & Krista Niebrugge Mangold Ford Jean Metzger Mike & Patricia Niehaus Marathon Petroleum Company, LP Meyer Funeral Homes, LLC Paula & Mark Nigh Marketing by Jones, LLC Lisa Meyer Jill Nilsen Matthew Markham Meredith Meyer Jeannette Mary Nix Marshall Ministerial Alliance Larry & Lisa Micenheimer Linda & Michael Nolan Donald & Brenda Marshall Arthur Michels Norris Electric Cooperative Martin Equipment Sandra Michels Daniel & Lisa Norton Annette Martin William, Linda & Travis Michl Nussbaum Transportation Services, Inc. Dennis & Patricia Martin Midland States Bank Ochs Street Smoked Meats, Inc. Melissa Martin Midwest Transport, Inc. Louis Ochs Tommy & Bobette Martin Michelle Mihlbachler Patricia Ochs Martin’s IGA Newton Milano & Grunloh Engineers, LLC Philip & Rebecca Ochs Martin’s IGA Plus Effingham Miller Trucking Service, Inc. Victoria Ochs Janet Martins Bradley Miller Patrick & Heather O’Connor Masse Sales & Consulting Brandi & Cody Miller Bob Oetting & Associates, LLC Debra & Robert Matson Chad & Jaclyn Miller Carol & Bob Oetting

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Jennifer Olson Precision Planting RK Custom Builders Paul & Myra Oltman Premier Broadcasting Roanoke Farmers Association Open Prairie Management Michael Price Roanoke Motors/Roanoke Ford Deborah Overoyen Pro-Ag Consulting, LLC Carole Roberts Christopher & Ashli Overton Chris & Beth Probst James & Virginia Robins Bruce & Debbie Owen Leslie Probst Robinson Chamber of Commerce Pac Moore Robert & Karen Probst Robinson Smile Center Allyson Padilla Stan & Barbara Probst Amanda Rochlen Pagel Silver Dollar Lanes, Inc. Probstland Dairy Farm, Inc. Elizabeth & Thomas Roepke Pals Electric, Inc. Pro-Mow Lawn Care, Inc. Kevin & Kelly Roepke Matt & Nancy Pals Prudential Financial Services Rebecca Roepke Andrea Pampe Cindy Pruitt Vickie Roeser Janice Pampe Jeffrey Pruitt Thomas Rogers, Jr. Diane Paraiso Pschirrer Family Dentistry, LLC Elizabeth Rogers Diane Parham Holly Pucheta William & Linda Rogers Paris Hi-Way Credit Union B. Earl Puckett Foundation Alvin & Helen Rohr Cheryle Parker Marty & Paula Pulley Jill Rohr Daun Parker Clark & Jan Pulliam Ronchetti Distributing Company Kevin & Becky Parker Pump Repair Specialist, Inc. Ronald Ronco Rebecca Parker The Push Ahead Nancy Fay & Kendrith Rowland, Jr. Kathryn Passalacqua PVF Angus, Inc. Edward & Marilyn Royse Maggie Patrick Pyramid Marble & Granite Phyllis Roytek Patterson Technology Center Christopher & Shannon Quandt Earlene & Stephen Rubsam Steven & Annette Patton Aaron & Barb Quick Catherine Rudolphi Ronald & Janice Pearce Phuong Quick Rose Ruholl Martha Peavler Sharon Raboin John Runde Mark & Marsha Pederson Cecil & Dixie Rabourn Rural King Supply Gwendolyn Peiper Rev. Liv Trust Judy & Henry Racetee, Jr. Rush Admnistrative Services, Inc. Pella Rolscreen Foundation Kristin Radke Rush Applicances, Inc. Pence-Reese Funeral Home Ramona Radloff Matt Rush Mary Pendlay Nilesh Rajadhyax Jim Ryan PEO Chapter MJ Ramsey Welding, Inc. Thomas & Patricia Ryan PEO Sisterhood Russell & Janet Ramsey Nathan & Natalie Saegesser PEO Sisterhood Chapter FN David & Dianne Rardin Paul Saegesser Peoples Bank & Trust Bruce & Dena Rauch Delores Safford Peoples National Bank Christopher & Lori Rauch Matthew & Kelly Sager The Peoples State Bank of Newton RE/MAX Key Advantage Sainte Marie Foundation Rene & Amanda Perdomo Judith Redman Sam Leman Chevrolet/Buick Donald Perkins Larry Reed Angel & Tony Sanders Sally & John Perles Ellen Rees Karen Anderson Sanders James & Natalie Perry Brian Reich Sandschafer Electric Personal Service Realty, Inc. Robert Reisner Greg Sapp Jay Pfister Mildred Renken Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center John & Brenda Phillips Respond Communications, Inc. Bartolomeo & Philomena Sasso Mark & Lora Phillips Diana & Keith Reuss David & Melodie Sauerwein Richard & Tamara Phillips Meghan Rewers Barbara Saul Kevin Piggush Rex Vault Service, Inc. Save-A-Lot Effingham Michael Pilger Doris Reynolds Ashley & Kristine Sayers Pilson Auto Center Nancy & Gregory Reynolds SCH Consulting Pinnacle Agriculture Pamela Reynolds Schackmann Insulation & Construction Pinnacle Livestock Nutrition Phillip Reynolds Schackmann Tank Truck Services, Inc. Roxanne Pitcher Robert & Kathleen Reynolds Daniel & Theresa Schackmann Wesley & Wanda Pitcher Rhodes Automotive Service Jarad & Kristan Schackmann Pizza Masters of Illinois, Inc. Jack Rich Jessica Schackmann Eduard Pocola Richards Insurance Agency Sharon Schackmann Podolsky Oil Company Allyson & John Richards, M.D. Susanne Schackmann Bryan & Mary Poehler Ariel Richards Sharon Schaubert Harry & Carolyn Pogue Jeff & Julie Richards Schilling Funeral Home Pollard Realty John & Perrie Richards Bob & Ronda Schlechte Christina Popoviciui Carle Richland Memorial Hospital Rosemary Schlechte Porterformance Auto Care Jo Ellen Rich-Vadas Kent & Elizabeth Schmidt Charitable Fund Mary Postlewaite Randy & Cynthia Riekena Linda Schmidt Gregory & Kimberly Powell Megan Rieman Roy & Nancy Schmidt Lili & Ronald Powell Rincker Seed Solutions, Inc. Adam & Jamie Schneider James Powers, II Otto & Lisa Rincker Donna Schnell Greg Powers Rink Management Services Corporation Timmerle & Kyle Scholes PowerSport Focus Rebecca Rippetoe Maridel Schonert Powersports - HQ Autumn Risinger Mary Ann Schrader Prairie Ag-Co, Inc. Alex & April Ritz Harold & Beverly Schroeder

26 27 Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Annual Report 2018 Jim & Kathy Schroeder Dustin Smith-Salinas Student Accounting Society Steven & Barbara Schulte Loretta Smitley Studio 165 Salon Schultz Investment Company, Inc. Michael & Jennifer Smitley Elizabeth Suerdieck Douglas & Michelle Schultz Roy Snively Cheryl Sugent Gary & Johnna Schultz Kristin Snyder Dennis & Jacqueline Sullivan Jim & Laura Schultz Tracy Snyder Laura Sullivan John & Elizabeth Schultz Delbert & Beverly Soltwedel Ellen Jane Summers Robert & Audra Schultz Sound Source Music, Inc. Sun Ag, Inc. Ronald & Kay Schultz South Central FS Superior Fuels, Inc. Schumacher Orthodontics, PC Southern Illinois Hand Center Lisa Sutherland Chuck & Allison Schumacher Pamela Southers Sutterfield Law Offices, P.C. Karla Schumacher Valerie Sowers David & Marilyn Sutterfield Lauren Schuster R.L. Sparks Backhoe & Trenching Service Jay & Kristin Swanson Mary McHugh Schutzbach The Sparks Foundation Gary & Jennifer Swearingen Carl & Tina Schwinke Casey Sparks Donald & Amy Sweeney Scott Avenue Christian Church Regina Spears John & Joanna Swick Sears Hometown & Outlet Jeff & Ellen Speer Ronald & Rebecca Swick Christopher & Suzanne Sehy Spherion Christopher & Kelsey Swing Stephen & Jean Sehy Mary Lou Spieth Faith Swisher Melissa & Evan Semple Dr. Joe & Carolyn Spraul Janet & Jerry Tarble Senco Construction, Inc. Springfield Clinic, LLP Sara Tarble Servpro Springfield Clinic, Newton Matt & Amy Tarr Catherine & Michael Shaffer Springfield Electric Supply Company Travis & Amy Tarr Janet Shaffer St. Anthony Booster Club Taylor Law Offices, P.C. Michael & Katherine Shaffer St. Mary’s Church Helping Hands Cora Taylor Shakespeare Oil Company, Inc. St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Myra Taylor Robert & Elaine Walter Shamdin St. Isidore Parish Team ITS, LLC Susan Shan Karyn St. Pierre Jennifer Tedford Resa Shaner Stadium Grill/Arby’s/Freddy’s Lisa Teichmiller Merle Shedelbower D. Staley Farms, Inc. Tempco Products Lindsey Sheets Kady Stallard Teutopolis 175th, Inc. Shelby County State Bank Gary & Annette Stanciu Teutopolis State Bank Shelby Electric Cooperative, Inc. Stanfield Chiropractic Kurt & Lori TeVault Karen Shepard Star Auto Sales Wendy & Troy Tharp Sherwin Williams Paint BoDee Steber Weston Tharp Nancy & Dennis Shiels Phillip & Susann Steber Mark & Joan Thies R. Leann Shinn L.E. Steele David & Shae Thoele D. Kim & Steven Shirar, JTBE Steffen Heating & A/C, Inc. Tony Thoele Harold E. Shores Jewelry Megan Steffen Thomas Law Office Clara Short Howard Steinquist Thomas, Mamer & Haughey, LLP Jeff & Julie Short Greg & Sue Stephens Carole Thompson Kevin & Amy Short Terry & Jeanine Stephenson Jason Thompson Lora Short Molly Steppe Thrivent Financial Max & Clara Short Mark & Jill Steppe Denny & Sue Throneburg Patricia Short Stevens Industries, Inc. Total Printing Systems Todd Short David Stevens Totten Law Office, LLC W.W. & Jane Short Theresa & Gary Stevens Stephanie Townsend Brandy Shouse Stewardson Lions Club Andrew Trimbali Shrader Funeral Home, PC Stewardson-Strasburg PTSA Trinity/St. Paul Youth Group Susan Shull Cindy Stewart Triple “B” Home Center Shumway Fall Festival Lindsay Stewart-Schmidt Triple T Enterprises, LLC Hallam Shutts Kenny & Martha Stice Truck Centers, Inc. Siemer Milling Company John Stier Lindsey Truex Richard & Diane Siemer Cindy Stivers Nathan Truex Betty Siems Estate Martin & Joyce Stock Jason & Tiffinie Tucker Jettie Siesenop Stoller Trucking, Inc. Korie Tucker Silverthorne Chevy/Buick/GMC Joseph Stone Mary Jo Tucker Eileen Simon Trey Stone David Turnball Keith & Jill Singleton Stoneleaf Nursery, Inc. Tuscan Hills Winery Christopher Sipe Randy & Susan Stoops Twin Oaks Sporting Clays Sloan Implement Derek & Kimberly Stout U of I Community Credit Union Julie Sloan Strasburg Lions Club Greg & Stephanie Uebinger Smith Law, LTD Strasburg Tree Service Lori Uhl Smith Moore & Company Strata Exploration, Inc. United Country Burke Auction & Realty Gregory & Katrina Smith Debbie & David Stremming United Way of Coles County Joan Smith Jeanne Strohm United Way of Crawford County Matthew Smith Kurt & Lisa Strullmyer The Upchurch Group, Inc. Susan Smith Rachel Stuart Pamela & Eugene Uptmore, Jr. Kimberly Smithenry Vicki Stuckey Austin Upton

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