Saying Thanks Across 2019 Annual Report

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Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Fund P.O. Box 2070, , MN 55402 (877) MN THANX (877-668-4269) Contents

Mission Statement 1 Mission Statement Founder Gene Sit 2 A Message From The Chair 3 Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Fund (MMAF) is a statewide fundraising initiative by the citizens of Minnesota, for Minnesota military personnel and their families. Launched in Statewide Awareness 6 August of 2005, MMAF is a non-partisan, non-political, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The Grant Recipient Profiles 14 mission of MMAF is to say “thanks” to Minnesota service members and their families who are Saying Thanks Makes a Difference 16 making sacrifices in defense of our freedoms in combat zones around the world. MMAF provides cash grants to Minnesota service members who have served Financial Report 18 in a combat zone since September 11, 2001. Grant applications are available online Leadership Group and Service Partnerships 20 at thankmntroops.org. Contributors 22 There are three levels of grant awards: Never Forget 32 • $5,000 to the families of those Minnesotans killed in combat • $2,000 - $10,000 for those Minnesotans wounded in a combat zone, with the amount based on severity of injury • $500 to all Minnesotans who served in a combat zone Since our inception, our volunteers and service partnerships have made it possible for 90 percent of donations to go directly to Minnesota service members in the form of grants. MMAF shows our troops how much we appreciate and respect their service to our country. The mission of MMAF will continue until all of our Minnesota troops come home.

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A special "Thanks" to MMAF service partners and printing vendors, who donated or greatly reduced their fees to produce this annual report at a low cost. It helps us continue to direct 90 percent of donations to Minnesota service members. Founder: Eugene Sit A Message From The Chair 1938 -- 2008

MMAF’s lead founder is Gene Sit, a remarkable man who passed away on June 24, 2008 Dear supporters of Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Fund, at age 69. Although Gene was born in China, his American pride and commitment to giving back resulted in the creation of Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Fund. Gene’s simple idea of When MMAF was founded in August of 2005, my father envisioned MMAF as a grassroots saying “thanks” to Minnesota service members has had a tremendous impact and is a legacy effort to support Minnesota’s service members and their families and ensure that this that we at MMAF are committed to continuing. generation of service members coming home from war zones received the “Thanks" they Gene’s incredible life story includes being kidnapped at age 7 by Chinese gangsters and deserved. As we enter our fifteenth year of operation, I believe that he would be proud of what held for ransom for nine months, being sent to America at age 10, away from his mother, to MMAF has done - it has spurred support from Minnesotans across the state and it has personally his father who was ill and died soon thereafter. Relatives in stepped in and agreed to touched service members across the state with cash grants and messages of thanks. care for Gene. He learned the language, finished 12 years of school in eight years and earned When the U.S. entered Afghanistan in late 2001, no one could have predicted that our service members would still be there eighteen years later, with no clear end in sight. a scholarship to college. While some question the longevity or evolving mission of our military in the Middle East, Gene’s career began no one should question the sacrifices that Minnesotans continue to make while serving at Commonwealth Edison our country. We will continue to show our support until the last Minnesotan returns home. in , and then he MMAF has proudly remained a non-partisan, non-political organization, focused on spent 13 years at Investors thanking those who deploy. Diversified Services before We have been fortunate to work with individuals and groups of dedicated patriots who launching his own investment share our mission of thanks and support for our service members, some of which have raised firm, Sit Investment Associates funds on behalf of MMAF for over a decade. We appreciate the long-time support of the Patriot (SIA), in 1981 at age 42. Ride, Freedom Run, Leech Lake Ride for Veterans, Twin Cities River Rats, and the many other SIA remains one of Minnesota’s groups who have supported MMAF over the years, as you have helped realize the state-wide largest investment manage- grassroots effort my father envisioned. ment firms, managing more than Since 9/11, more than 45,000 Minnesotans have served in a combat zone. With the help $13 billion in assets. Five of of all of you, our many supporters, MMAF has been able to award a cash grant to over 17,650 of these veterans. We have now disbursed nearly $11.5 million in no-strings-attached grants. Gene’s six children have But our mission continues. Between 2018 and 2020, it is anticipated that over 2,000 worked for the firm, including members will serve in combat zones. We know that this past his son Roger Sit, who serves as year more than 800 soldiers and airmen returned home from combat zones. But then, this chairman and CEO. September nearly 700 soldiers from the 34th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade deployed. Gene’s life experiences made Minnesota National Guard aviation units, by the way, have deployed 18 times over the last him a true believer in the American 18 years. These deployments do not include active duty or reserve service members from dream. One of his final endeavors Minnesota, as data on active and reserve components is not readily available. was launching MMAF, an MMAF will be here and ready to thank our service members who return home to undertaking that spoke directly to Minnesota. Your support makes this possible. his love of country. MMAF is a reflection of Gene’s patriotism Sincerely, and deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by our Minnesota service members. Roger J. Sit Chair

2 3 MMAF has received over 11,000 donations from all across Minnesota. MMAF has thanked over 17,650 service members all across Minnesota. Since inception, MMAF has received over 11,000 donations from over 6,000 unique donors, MMAF has sent grant checks to over 790 municipalities, covering every county in the state. covering over 350 municipalities from nearly every corner of the state. The map below is a representation of the locations grants have been sent since inception. Grant checks totaling nearly $11.5 million dollars have been sent to: • 17,091 who have served honorably • 502 who were injured and received a Purple Heart • 66 to Gold Star families

Donations Served Honorably Grassroot Fundraising Events Purple Heart Grants Gold Star Families

4 5 and how her family has made Statewide Awareness something positive out of the Thursday, May 16, 2019 hardest of hardships in their life. Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Dinner Featuring General (Retired) Joseph Votel She also shared a story about Minnesotans’ Military meeting President George W. Appreciation Fund hosted Bush in the Oval Office and how its annual fundraising dinner powerful the moment was for on Thursday, May 16 with her family. Dianna’s message retired General Joseph of perseverance is one that will Votel as keynote speaker be remembered by everyone for the event. Joining in attendance. General Votel were Tom Hauser then Minnesota returned to the stage and , and Dianna introduced retired Army General Joseph Votel, who Beardsley, a Minnesota retired as the Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) just weeks before the event. Gold Star Mother. The CENTCOM is responsible for our Nation’s security interests across the most volatile regions in evening’s speakers the world. General Votel expressed his gratitude joined nearly 500 guests to those who continue to support those who to show support for General Votel serve, while subsequently expressing sorrow and Minnesota’s service members and their families gratitude to Dianna Beardsley and Jill Stephenson, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Bloomington. Efforts from the evening raised more than $500,000. another Gold Star Mother in attendance, for The evening’s program was emceed by Tom Hauser of KSTP 5-Eyewitness News. Tom welcomed their sacrifices. General Votel discussed foreign guests and introduced MMAF for those not already familiar with the organization. The Fort Snelling policy and why it is important the U.S. maintain a Memorial Chapel Honor Guard posted colors as choir members from VocalEssence, conducted by Philip Brunelle, performed patriotic songs. Special guest Governor Tim Walz shared a message of presence in the Middle East and other unstable appreciation for the sacrifices that Minnesota’s finest have made since 9/11, including a personal regions throughout the world. message to the Gold Star Mothers in the room. The Governor himself served 24 years in the Army Roger Sit presented both speakers with plaques National Guard. As a congressman, he served on the House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs. As from MMAF in appreciation of their service and Governor, he has been a strong supporter of our military and MMAF. sacrifices. The evening concluded with a performance Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Daniel Pulju gave an invocation and recognized those who have by VocalEssence of “God Bless America” as the given their lives in service to our country. MMAF Chair Roger Sit updated guests on the progress the colors were retired. organization has made since its inception in 2005, announcing that the organization has distributed We appreciate those individuals and corporations grants totaling more than $11.4 million dollars to over 17,400 Minnesota service members. Mr. Sit who gave so generously to this central MMAF reminded attendees that Minnesotans continue to be deployed in large numbers and that the mission fundraiser. One hundred percent of funds raised at the of MMAF will continue until all of Minnesota’s service members return home. dinner will go directly to Minnesota troops and their After dinner, guests were introduced to Dianna Beardsley, mother of Sergeant William (BJ) Beardsley, families thanks to the event being underwritten by the Governor Walz who was killed by a roadside bomb while serving in Iraq in 2007. Dianna shared stories about her son main sponsor, Sit Investment Associates.

6 7 Saturday, September 21, 2019 Thank MN Troops Block Party

MMAF was excited to host the Thank MN Troops Block Party on Saturday, September 21 at the Hamel VFW in Plymouth. The event was a welcome format change to the annual walk/run event, previously known as Say Thanks Day. Participants enjoyed an afternoon/evening full of activities including a 5K run and 1-mile walk, live music from the Emerson Avenue Band, food trucks and beverages, bounce houses, a parachute jump from the Patriot Parachute Team, an airshow of vintage T6 Texan aircraft and fireworks from the City of Medina. Congratulations to the top 5K competitors in each age category: 17 and Under: Catherine Sit and Michael Howard 18 – 35: Alice Reich and Jomel Mapa 36 – 50: Darcy Nicolai and Christopher Bahan 51 – 65: Joan Curtiss and Shaun Stevens 66 and Over: Lanny Orning Participants began arriving around 2:30 p.m. to hear announcements from emcee and MMAF Co-Founder, Gen. (Ret.) Denny Schulstad. A brief pre-race program took place at 3:15, including a moment of silence to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for our country. The Emerson Avenue Band played The Star-Spangled Banner as members of the Hamel VFW Honor Guard presented our nation’s colors. Over 150 runners and walkers moved to the starting line to begin their 5K run or 1-mile walk. Runners and walkers returned to the VFW as the Emerson Avenue Band provided music. Everyone took a break to look to the sky at 4:30 p.m. as the Patriot Parachute Team descended from 10,000 feet above the crowd, fully equipped with smoke trails and a large American Flag. The skydivers were former Navy SEALS and were recognized on stage. Also recognized were the winners of the 5K run and the winners of various door prizes. After prizes were awarded, MMAF Chair, Roger Sit, then gave a brief recap on the current grant totals and the important milestones MMAF has reached in the past year. Mr. Sit introduced Staff Sergeant Daniel Larson, of Minneapolis, who was awarded a grant check for injuries he sustained in Iraq. Mr. Sit noted that the grant check was the 500th grant that MMAF has awarded to a Purple Heart recipient. Emerson Avenue again took the stage after the awards as the crowd enjoyed food from the Smokin On Site and Mansetti’s food trucks, ice cream from Thelma’s Cookies and beverages from the Hamel VFW. Kids and the young at heart bounced and climbed on the inflatables as the music continued. At 5:30, the hum of piston engines could be heard as four vintage T6 aircraft buzzed low overheard. Emerson Avenue played patriotic music as the airshow took place for the next 15 minutes, wowing all those in attendance. The crowd danced and enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere as the sun began to set, and as the band finished their music, the fireworks display from across the street at Medina’s Legion Park capped off a great evening. Thank you to event sponsors: Sit Investment Associates, Federated Insurance, TDS Inc., the Wealth Enhancement Group and Plymouth Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. MMAF also thanks the City of Medina and the Medina Police Department for working in conjunction on the Thank MN Troops Block Party and Medina Celebration Day. A special thank you to the Hamel VFW and to Commander Jim Heimerl for their hard work to make the Thank MN Troops Block party a success.

8 9 Thank you to the organizations and hard-working individuals who help put together Saturday, June 22, 2019 many events benefitting MMAF throughout the year. Please support MMAF at these events The Patriot Ride, Key Air (Anoka County Airport), Blaine, MN in the future as we say “Thanks” to Minnesota’s service members and their families.

January 15-31, 2019 The Minnesota Patriot Guard, Dennis Kirk, and Tribute to the Troops presented the 2019 Patriot Mystic Lake Change for the Better Ride, taking place on the north end of the Anoka County Airport and taking riders on a 70-mile journey

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel selected MMAF to be the recipient of its’ “Change for the Better” program through the north metro. Over 4,500 bikes participated in the ride and hundreds of others came out to from January 15 – 31, 2019. The program allowed guests to donate part of their winnings to charity while witness the vintage aircraft flyover, Huey helicopter flyover and bike shows. The Patriot Ride program helping raise awareness for Minnesota’s many noble charitable organizations in the process. During the recognized families whose loved ones were lost in combat, the men and women who have served and two week period, over $8,500 was raised for MMAF. are serving in the armed forces, and the police officers who help keep us safe at home. Since inception, the Patriot Ride has raised over $500,000 for MMAF. February 2019 Minnesota Auto Dealers Association Oil Change Campaign

The Minnesota Auto Dealers Association selected MMAF to be the recipient of their annual oil change campaign in which $1 from every oil change performed at the 130 dealer- ships is donated to a charitable organization. During February, the MNADA dealers raised $30,699 for MMAF and a check was presented to MMAF Steering Committee member, Doug Arndt, during a ceremony at the Minnesota Auto Show on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Saturday, June 15, 2019 The Freedom Run, Minnesota Lake, MN

The 13th annual Freedom Run took place on Saturday, June 15 in Minnesota Lake, with nearly 200 bikes or classic cars participating in the 100-mile ride through scenic south-central Minnesota. The pre- ride program highlighted two veterans from the area and an update from MMAF Project Director, Joe Bennek, on the numbers of Minnesotans serving in the military and the number of grants MMAF has awarded, locally and statewide. While the weather could have been more cooperative throughout the ride, participants were excited to return to Minnesota Lake for live music, a hog roast, bean bag tournament, live auction and prizes. The Freedom Run has raised over $200,000 for MMAF over the last 13 years, a tremendous grassroots effort. 10 11 Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Saturday, August 17, 2019 Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show Team, MInneapolis Leech Lake Area Ride for Vets - Walker Area American Legion Post 134

The Twin Cities River Rats hosted their annual military appreciation show at their site on the The ninth annual Leech Lake Area Ride Mississippi River on Tuesday, June 25. MMAF Project Director, Joe Bennek, addressed the crowd for Vets took place on Saturday, August 17, of over 1,500 spectators and with nearly 100 motorcycles participating then skied with the Rats, many in the 140 mile ride through North-Central of whom have served or are Minnesota. Riders gathered at the currently serving in the military. Walker Area American Legion Post 134 Funds were raised for MMAF early on a beautiful morning and heard during a pass-the-hat donation. messages from MMAF's Cheri Ford Over the last ten years, the River and Joe Bennek who were on hand to Rats have raised over $20,000 share updates about the organization for MMAF. and the number of grants MMAF has provided to recipients in the area. Riders were introduced to Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Kelly Nelson, who received a grant from MMAF nearly a decade ago, as he accepted a grant check on behalf of his son, Technical Sergeant Neil Nelson. Riders returned to the Legion in the late afternoon as winners of prize drawings were announced. The Leech Lake Ride Sunday, July 7, 2019 Minnesota Twins Military Day, for Veterans has raised over $50,000 for MMAF over the last nine years.

The Minnesota Twins and MMAF recognized four grant recipients during Military Day at Target Field on Sunday, July 7. MMAF Co-Founder, General (Retired) Dennis Schulstad, awarded grant checks as Tuesday, August 27, 2019 part of the pre-game festivities. Grant recipients included Navy Commander Todd Ladwig of Medina, Military Appreciation Day at The Minnesota State Fair Army Corporal Nathan Polansky of Dover, Army Sergeant Justin MMAF took part in the Minnesota State Fair's ninth annual Military Day on Tuesday, August 27. A Harris of St. Paul, and Corporal record crowd of 136,987 attended the fair on Military Day, many of whom took advantage of discounted Brian Theis, currently serving on tickets for service members and veterans. MMAF gave away 1,000 reusable bags, active duty with the Marine Corps branded with our "Thanks" logo and passed out but home on leave for the week- information about the upcoming Thank end. Thank you to the Twins for MN Troops Block Party. MMAF's Project their continued support of MMAF! Director, Joe Bennek, was invited to address fairgoers about the organization from the Carousel Park Stage during a mid-morning program. Thank you to the many service members who stopped by to learn more about MMAF or to share their appreciation for receiving a grant.

12 13 Meet a few of our Grant Recipients

Sergeant Nate Johnson Sergeant Kalee Owens Sergeant Nate Johnson grew up in Rochester, Minnesota where he graduated from Pine Island Sergeant Kalee Owens serves with the 452nd Combat High School in 2011. Growing up he always wanted to serve in some capacity and Support Hospital at Fort Snelling. For the last four years, joined the Wisconsin National Guard in 2013 as a way to she has been serving in the Army, a dream that began fulfill that desire. After graduating as a girl growing up in Kansas. Wanting to follow in her from Winona State University father and grandfather’s footsteps, Sgt. Owens wanted Nate was deployed to Syria in to represent her country and the causes that the United 2018 with A-Battery 121st Field States is fighting for. Sgt. Owens deployed with the Artillery. During the winter of 2018, Combat Support Hospital to Afghanistan where she served as the only pharmacy technician to support a base while Nate was deployed, his of 4,000 soldiers. While there, she conducted inpatient, wife experienced flooding in their outpatient, and emergency pharmacy operations for basement which was alleviated the base. During that time, she worked alongside thanks to the generous $500 grant medical professionals as part of the North Atlantic from MMAF. Nate extended his Alliance and trained 55 international medical providers on pharmaceutical procedures, regulations, and contract for another six years and safety standards. Her deployment experience motivated her to pursue a career in the medical field, is currently serving with B- Company and upon arrival home to Minnesota, she began taking college courses toward a degree in orthotics 173rd BEB. and prosthetics. “Receiving a grant from MMAF has enabled me to continue my professional and educational goals of becoming an orthotist and prosthetist. I appreciate and greatly thank contributors of this grant. Knowing that my educational aspirations are supported by Minnesotans encourages me to obtain my degree and help those coming up with me.”

Sergeant Amanda Ostendorf Second Lieutenant Jade Dueffert Sergeant Amanda Ostendorf Second Lieutenant Jade Dueffert has served with the Minnesota for seven and grew up in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, with a mother that served in the a half years, deploying with the HSC DHHB 34ID in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait in 2018-2019. Immediately military. Upon graduating from Coon following the deployment, she attended Officer Rapids High School, she joined the Candidate School and commissioned as a Chemical Army as a means to get her life in Officer. Growing up in Burnsville, 2Lt. Dueffert originally order prior to attending college. joined the Army during her senior year of high school as Amanda served on active duty from 2003 – 2010 with deployments a way to serve her country and learn more about herself to Germany from 2004 – and she believes that joining the military was one of the 2006 and Camp Bucca, Iraq in best decisions she has ever made. 2Lt. Dueffert shares, 2008 - 2009. In 2010, she joined “I am going to use my MMAF grant money to pay for my the Minnesota Army National Guard and served as a spring semester of college textbooks and course fees combat medic until 2014. so I can finally graduate with my Bachelor’s degree. I Amanda was grateful to currently live in Rosemount, Minnesota with my amazing receive a grant from MMAF as boyfriend, Mark, and cat, Monkey. Receiving this grant it allowed her to help pay for books and tuition outside of her G.I. Bill. was a huge blessing. I feel so honored and appreciated that so many people are willing to make donations to support the military personnel in Minnesota.” 14 15 Saying “Thanks” Makes A Difference.

MMAF is deeply touched by the countless heartfelt emails, Facebook messages, voicemails, letters and face-to-face interactions from our Minnesota military personnel and their families. MMAF is making a difference. Within three months of its inception, MMAF raised enough money to begin awarding grants to From the cofounders to the project Minnesota service members. We have heard many stories of how the grants helped meet a financial need. director and the steering committee, to The majority of the feedback we receive, however, is about how good it feels to be thanked by the “ everyone thank you! You are valued and citizens of Minnesota. We cannot in return appreciated for your support and underestimate the power of saying “thanks.” kindness. Your generosity aids us in the The following are just a few of the many pursuit of balancing out our life. You will be messages MMAF has received: in our prayers and wishing nothing but the best for you. With gratitude and peace. SSG Schmitt ” Thank you so very much for your generous Sartell gift.“ My family and I are eternally grateful for your gift and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for all that you do for soldiers and veterans, your kindness will not be forgotten. CSM Lopez ” Thanks to your organization I was St. Paul able“ to replace my air conditioner during the hottest season and worst possible time. Your willingness to help veterans in our community When we opened your envelope and saw the grant that weather the crises in our lives makes all the had“ been given to our family it took our breath away. We difference. Thank you for standing watch! don’t know how to tell you how much this truly means to us PO1 Patrick ” especially as the last year has been hard. To receive such an Minneapolis extraordinary gift lifted our spirits and hopes so much it's hard to express our gratitude to its fullest extent. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you’ve done for our family and for all that you do for those serving in combat. We’re so grateful for your organization and forever thankful. Thank you for your generosity in CPL Gustafson Family ” “the form of the grant. I appreciate you Lakeville supporting me and other Minnesota service members as it was my privilege to serve you and my country. CPT Applen ” Rochester

Our efforts, our donations matter. We are making a difference.

16 17 Statement of Activities Statement of Financial Position

Year Ended April 30, 2019 April 30, 2019 (audited) (audited) Assets Support and revenue: Cash and cash equivalents $4,601,413 Contributions of cash and investments $1,840,777 Contributions receivable 13,123 Contributions of goods and services (1) 26,924 Equipment - at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $2,677 298 Investment income 217,065 Prepaid expenses and other assets 15,595 Net realized gains from the sale of marketable securities 11 Donated investments, at fair value (cost: $1,853,829) 3,876,719 Net change in unrealized gains from marketable securities 642,986 Other investments, at fair value (cost: $5,023,135) 4,952,344 Total support and revenue 2,727,763 Total assets $13,459,492

Liabilities and Net Assets Grants and expenses: Accounts payable $41,428 Grants and grant administrration (2) 420,789 Total liabilities 41,428 General administration (1) 51,453 Fundraising 173,805 Total grants and expenses 646,047 Net assets: Without donor restrictions 13,418,064 Increase in net assets 2,081,716 Total liabilities and net assets $13,459,492

Net assets without donor restriction at beginning of year 11,336,348 Net assets without donor restriction at end of year $13,418,064 (1) The Financial Accounting Standard Board Pronouncement No. 116 "Accounting for Contributions Received and Contributions Made" requires organizations to recognize the value of contributed services if any one of KPMG LLP has served as MMAF’s registered public accounting firm since inception. KPMG LLP audited the financial statements of MMAF as of fiscal year end and issued an Independent Auditors’ Report which found that the financial statements present fairly, in the following conditions are met: all material respects, the financial position of MMAF, and are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. a) The volunteer service creates or enhances non-financial assets, or b) The volunteer service requires specialized skills, and would typically need to be purchased by the organization if volunteers were not available. It is important to MMAF that it maximizes the amount of each and every dollar raised in order In addition, for the year ended April 30, 2019, the Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund adopted the to help further its mission of “thanks.” One way of assessing this is to calculate its fundraising Accounting Standard Update 2013-06, Services Received from Personnel of an Affiliate (ASU 2013-06) issued by efficiency ratio. This ratio determines how much a charity spends to raise $1 of charitable the Financial Accounting Standards Board. ASU 2013-06 requires that contributed services be recognized at fair contributions. Since inception, MMAF's cumulative fundraising efficiency ratio is 5.1%, meaning value if personnel of an affiliate do not charge the recipient not-for-profit entity. that it spends 5.1 cents to raise $1. Since inception, these contributed services and materials total $800,323. Another important metric by which MMAF assesses itself is the total expense ratio. This ratio Cumulative determines how much of each $1 raised goes toward its charitable purpose after all expenses since inception are paid. Since inception, MMAF's cumulative total expense ratio is 9.7%, meaning that 9.7 cents of every $1 raised goes toward expenses with the remaining 90.3 cents going towards Total grants and expenses $14,794,826 furthering its charitable purpose. Less contributed services (800,323) We take stewardship of the funds raised from our donors very seriously and want to serve as Less grants paid (11,250,000) an extension of each generous donor by doing what is possible to ensure that our grants to Adjusted net expenses $2,744,503 soldiers are maximized. Adjusted net expenses / revenue (net of contributed services) 9.7%

(2) Since the inception of the Fund, 21,242 grants have been paid. There have been 66 grants totaling $330,000 to families of soldiers killed in combat, 498 grants totaling $996,000 to Purple Heart wounded sol- diers. There have also been 25 grants totaling $50,000 to wounded soldiers that received multiple Purple Heart awards, and 20,402 grants totaling $8,439,500 to soldiers who served in a combat zone. Additionally, pursuant to grant policy, upon medical documentation, a second grant of up to $9,000 was awarded to 251 wounded soldiers totaling $1,434,500.

18 19 Thank you to all who donate time, money and leadership. Leadership Group Members of the The Leadership Group of MMAF is comprised of Minnesota business and community leaders Fort Snelling Memorial and former public officials. To ensure the integrity of MMAF’s non-partisan, non-political mission, Rifle Squad at MMAF’s members of the leadership group range the entire political spectrum are not current office-holders. May 16 fundraising dinner We are grateful for the guidance and support of these talented and dedicated individuals.

Visionary Lead Founder Board of Overseers Steering Committee Eugene C. Sit Al Annexstad Scott Adams (1938 – 2008) Donald E. Benson Doug Arndt Burt Cohen Mike Eckert Co-Founders Mark Davis Cheri Ford Michael Gorman Linda Garrett Claudine Galloway Skip Krawczyk Michael Gorman Michael Gorman Dennis Schulstad Joan Anderson Growe David Jensen Skip Krawczyk Jeff Julkowski Founding Co-Chairs Whitney MacMillan Skip Krawczyk Nancy McCabe Eric Lundquist Wendell Anderson Roger McCabe Jim Martin (2005-2016) Richard McFarland Nancy McCabe Larry Perlman Roger McCabe Clinton Schroeder Joe Plank Dennis Schulstad Dennis Schulstad Roger Sit Roger Sit Chair Ralph Strangis Jackie Stenger Roger Sit (2005-2018) John Wernz John Wernz Barry Winslow Executive Director Barry Winslow Jim Wolford Kelly Boston

Project Director Joe Bennek

Service Partnerships The branding, advertising and operation of MMAF is made possible by a group of talented and dedicated professionals who share the vision of the leadership group.

Auditor Video Production KPMG, LLP Mara Vija Pelecis

Brand & Advertising Email Marketing Services The Kenyon Consortium ExactTarget

Website Development & Design The Kenyon Consortium

20 21 Our Contributors Roger and Nancy McCabe Foundation Thank you to the following individuals and organizations who generously supported MMAF. Howard O'Connell Contributions listed are those received and processed as of September 30, 2019. Robert and Dorothy Ollmann Pohlad Family Foundation OFFICIAL SPONSOR ($1,000,000+) Debra Sit and Peter Berge Eugene C. and Gail V. Sit Foundation Michele Sit Sit Investment Associates, Inc. Roger Sit Ronald and Teresa Sit LEAD SPONSOR ($500,000+) Ralph and Grace Strangis Federated Insurance The McKnight Foundation Leonard and Mary Lou Hoeft Frederick T. and Nancy Weyerhaeuser Warren and Mary Lynn Staley

WEM Foundation on behalf of Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan SPONSOR ($50,000+) Anonymous Donor CO-SPONSOR ($300,000+) Atomic Data William Cooper John A. Billman Estate Dennis Kirk, Inc. / Minnesota Patriot Guard Mark and Mary Davis N. Bud and Beverly Grossman Joe and Megan Deignan Jaye F. and Betty F. Dyer Foundation Matthew Dornquast Skip Krawczyk / TDS, Inc. Dorsey and Whitney, LLP Target Ecolab, Inc. TCF Foundation Hillswood Foundation on behalf of Jim Emison Ron and Diane Fagen Family Foundation ASSOCIATE SPONSOR ($100,000+) Frandsen Bank and Trust 7Up Bottling, St. Paul Tom and Linda Garrett George and Barbara Anderson Lyman Lumber Co Foundation Donald E. Benson and Dr. Roberta Mann-Benson McCarthy-Bjorklund Foundation Donations in memory of Allen T. Chin Peter and Judy Mitchelson Corning, Incorporated Dale Olseth Glenda and Fritz Corrigan Raymond Sit and Tania Shih-Sit Davisco Foods International, Inc. Robert Sit W. John and Elizabeth Driscoll Ray Skowra and Marianne Short Freedom Run Minnesota Lake TCF Employee Fundraising Committee Michael and Elizabeth Gorman The Minneapolis Foundation Hansen Family Foundation US Bank Alfred and Ingrid Harrison Maxine Wallin Louis and Kathrine Hill Barry and Sandra Winslow Horton Holding, INC. Wood-Rill Foundation on behalf of Ruth and Bruce Dayton

22 23 MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS $25,000 - $49,999 Ted and Frances Yoch on behalf of Environmental Sheldon and Terry Fleck Vance Opperman

Arthur Andersen and Co. Alumni Graphics and ARAnet, Inc. Vincent and Lysa Flynn Opus Holdings L.L.C. Mel and Sue Bahle C. William Franke $10,000 - $24,999 Dr. Clifford and Patricia Phibbs Kenneth and Betty Dahlberg Bill and Ruthy Frenzel AFPI on behalf of William DeWitt and Linda Baker Piper Jaffray Foundation Bruce B. Dayton Donations in memory of Thomas H. Garrett III Allina Health System Dougherty Financial Group Alan Geiwitz Perry Plank Rose-Marie and Jack Anderson Foundation William H. Dudley Mary and Steven Goldstein Darwin and Geraldine Reedy Steven and Lynnae Anderson Peter and Patricia Frechette David and Karen Grandstrand Timothy and Susan Anderson Robert Revoir and Sarah Bocaner Ann and Thomas Friedman Charitable Fund Granite Falls Bank Douglas and Susan Arndt Mark and Margaret Scharmer Martha S. and Thomas S. Garrett Margaret Herrell Arnold and Madson, Inc. Gerald Schwalbach Edward Giles Jerry Hertel Patricia Bartholomew Pierson and Florence Grieve HLB Tautges Redpath, LTD T.R. Schwalen Debra and David Beaudet Gudorf Family Foundation Holmberg Company Scrooby Foundation Charles and Mary Belgarde Hall Enterprises, Inc. J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc. Fredric and Heidi Senn Muffy Bennett The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation John and Margo Simons Foundation Black River Asset Management LLC Smurfit-Stone Jeff Julkowski and Killian Rieder Robert B. and Lorraine Johnson Briggs and Morgan Daniel Starks Samuel and Sylvia Kaplan Paul Jungquist Michael and Ann Brilley Warren Keinath James and Jane Kaufman Michael and Jane Stellmacher David Brown Barbara and David Koch Donald and Elizabeth Kramer Lester Strom Arland Brusven KPMG LLP Lametti and Sons, Inc. Nicholas Swenson Cargill, Inc. Philip and Sharon Lindau Susan Lauerman Glen Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Carpenter Luther Family Foundation Betty and John Levin Fund Nicky Benz Carpenter TCI Business Capital Inc. Mark and Mary Davis Foundation Bruce and Susan Lueck David Cavan Dick and Joyce McFarland Family Fund MakeURday! Fund on behalf The Luther Holding Co. Ceridian Corporation Minnesota Security Dealers Association of Jeremy and Tricia Hedberg The Pine River Foundation Cooper Family Foundation Minnesota Vikings Football LLC Curtis and Stacy Marks The Summer Fund Ronald and Joan Cornwell Patterson Companies, INC McGuire Family Foundation TRUiST Pawlenty For Governor Campaign Fund Donations in memory of Kenneth H. Dahlberg H. G. McNeely Jr. Twin Cities River Rats Lawrence and Linda Perlman Family Foundation Eric Dayton Meadowood Foundation on behalf

Robins Kaplan L.L.P Gerald Deeney of Wendy and Doug Dayton UH Military & Vet Svcs LLC

Richard and Andrea Sit Deloitte and Touche LLP Metro Sales Incorporated Wedding Day Diamonds Paul and Phyllis Droher SuperValu Foundation MGE, LLC John and Kimberly Wernz TCF National Bank Hugh M. Eaton III Minnesota Community Foundation Western National Mutual Insurance Co. TDS, Inc. Evert Foundation Minnesota Timberwolves Fastbreak Foundation Winthrop and Weinstine, P.A. Thomson Reuters Fagen, INC Jon and Mary Monson

Walker American Legion Post 134 Marty and Jeff Fetters Daniel Mulvaney Donald and Phyllis Woodley

Whitney Foundation on behalf of Wheelock Whitney First Analysis Corporation Tasha and Chad Murdoff Margaret and Angus Wurtele Foundation

24 25 CONTRIBUTORS James C. Durda Jeffrey Harmening Lily Lee and Burton Levin John and Gail Dynes Robert Hauser Lifecore Foundation $5,000 - $9,999 Parnassus Foundation Charles and Joan Battey Mary Dyrhaug R.F. Heegard Joy Lindsay Aloysius Foundation Mark Pepper Benjamin Baum Peter Eckerline Rob Hensel Jeffrey Litman American Legion Post 1 Douglas and Sharon Pugh Baxter Family Foundation Jonathan and Michele Eisele James and Suwaporn Heuer Craig D. Litsey American Legion Riders Post 134 Razoo Foundation Jay Bennett Eleven Who Care Valerie Heyer Community Foundation Wayne Bachman James and Joan Rhude Llyod and Vicki Benson David and Sara Emerson William Hodder Maria and Matthew Loucks Keith and Ann Bares Marcy and Bob Rinek Craig Bentdahl Jane Emison Alan and Mary Hogg Edward Lubinski Delbert and Judith Bergstrom Daniel Robbins John Berends Ken and Lynne Engberg Holdingford Legion Post #211 Richard and Barbara Lundquist Brian Boevers Carla Rose Scott Bill Enventis Edward Holte Michael and Barbara Lynskey John and Janet Bohan Roger Scherer Joseph Biller Barbara and James Eppel Home Valu, Inc. on behalf Gregory Madsen Chris and Doris Brandt Dennis and Pamela Schulstad Blue Earth American Legion Dr. John and Carol Erickson of Senator Rudy Boschwitz Brian Mallaro William Brody and Bronwen Cound Ronald and Janet Jayne Schutz Charity Fund Robert and Nancy Erickson Irving Hook Sanford Mallin C.H. Robinson Company John and Jackie Schweers Blue Star Mothers of America Donations in memory of Jack Etzel William Houlihan Michael Manns James and Carmen Campbell Jerry Seppala Bert and Gayle Blyleven David Evans Scot and Susan Housh Kurt Marholz Capella University Marguerite Skala Bruce and Christie Boeder John Evans Hoyt Hsiao Marquette Asset Mangement Capitol Beverage Sales, L.P. SMSC Gaming Enterprise David and Shari Boehnen Robert Everett Douglas Huseby Mike Marzolf David M. Carver Spensa Development Group Marvin and Betty Borman John and Theresa Fagan Ibm Employee Service Center D.R. and J.E. McGregor Burton and Audrey Cohen Anton and Patricia Spraitz John E. Boss Fagen Employees Stephen Imholte and Bill McGuigan Thomas and Phyllis Colwell St. John's University Joyce Boss Sharon Fehling Rachael Scherer Daniel and Karina McKnight Jeffrey and Melinda Cotton St. Jude Medical Foundation Boston Scientific Corporation C.H. Fernandez MD Innovative Timing Inc. Rogert and Joann McNeil Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC St. Louis Park American Legion 282 Kelly and Blake Boston Dr. and Mrs. Carlos Fernandez Investment Management Inc. James McQuillan Ruth Stricker - Dayton Gordon and Terri Stockinger BP Foundation, Inc. Richard Ferris Anton and Dorothy Jachim Joseph McQuillan Barbara and Robert De La Vega Peter and Donna Suleski Helen Brach Fidelity Brokerage Services Arthur and Rosemary Janousek Alvin and Mary McQuinn Toni Derosier The Chrysler Foundation Craig and Therese Brandenburg Fiduciary Trust Deloris Jensen MDU Resources Dave Dent The Polaris Foundation Raymond and Beth Brasch Company International Earl and Eileen Jensen Medtronic Toni Derosier Thrivent Financial for Brenny Transportation Financial Recovery Services Jay and Tara Jensen Jeffrey Meehan Disciplined Growth Investors, Inc. Lutherans Foundation Susan Brewster Jacqueline Finley Paul and Marilyn Jensen Jairus and Janet Meilahn Michael and Lisa Eckert Tim Orth Memorial Robert Bro David and Marianna Fisher Tara Jensen Karen and John Meslow Peter and Tamara Erickson Foundation - Let's Ride MN Brothers Pub Fishermen's Wharf Resort Inc. Donations in memory William Messerli Faegre Baker Daniels LLP Trinity Exteriors, Inc. Mitch Brown Jim and Judith Fitzhugh of Frank Jervose Byron and Beverly Meyer Patrick and Beverly Flaherty Emily Anne and Gedney Tuttle Michael Buller and Jean Murray Marilyn and Ken Florian Jes Consulting LLC MidState Reclamation S.D. Alan Giesen UBS Financial Services, Inc. Gerald and Kathleen Bury Fort Snelling Memorial James and Mary Jetland Midwest Trophy Mfg. Co. Marshall Golden United Way Greater Twin Cities Campbell Foundation Chapel Foundation Todd and Linda Johnson Mightycause Robert Michael Good General John W. Vessey Arne and Susan Carlson Alan and Frances Franken Richard and Barbara Jones Douglas Mikkonen David Gottschalk and Maurice Wagener Joanne Carlson Phyllis Fraser Robert Jones Mills Fleet Farm Elizabeth Fowler W.F. and Kathleen Wanner Samuel and Barbara Carlson Daniel Frawley and Arlene Schubert JPMorgan Chase Minnesota Lake Fire Department Frank and Patricia Green Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Daniel Carr Fredrikson & Byron, PA. Lawrence and Mary Justin Minnesota Vietnam Veterans Charity Grotto Foundation Inc. Peter W. Weum Central Minnesota Jeffrey and Joni Freier K. Foundation Minnesota Wire and Cable Co. Gordon and Llura Gund Elaine Yost Community Foundation Deborah Frenzel Margaret A. Kappes Miracle Ear, Inc. Foundation Alexander and Joan Yue Jay Chadima Eugene and Mary Frey John and Carol Kelly Gerald Mitchell Steve and Diane Hanson George Zachar and Nancy Lazar Jeffrey Chell Fredric Friswold Patrick and Ana Kelly Edward and Solveig Moline Robert and Mina Harrigan Chevron Employees' FRM Capital, Inc. Patrick and Lauren Kelly Walter and Joan Mondale Elizabeth and Van Hawn $1,000 - $4,999 Chevron Humankind Carol Gagnon Patrick J. Kelly David Moore HealthPartners 8th Air Force Historical Society Steve Chirhart Jon and Christine Galloway Mark Kennedy William Morgan John Hedenstrom 911 Remember America Edward Garvey Khesed Foundation William C. and Allison Moyers Al and Jayne Hilde A Very Long Time, LLC CHS Caleb and Sidney Gates Howard Kidder James D. Muchow John and Jeanne Hulse Donations in memory Church of St. Thomas Ted and Sidney Gemlich Janet Kinzler Mulvaney and Associates Family Foundation of Delores Abel of Minneapolis Edward and Deborah Gerber Audrey and Tom Kirby James Musel Brian Ip Eugene Abel Michael Chutich James and Rene Gesell Jean Knowles Robert and Ellis Naegele Jeffrey Fetters Living Trust Jim and Julia Adams Citi Global Getsch Charitable Trust Steven Koehler Nathan Blomquist Memorial Fund Kent Johnson Daniel and Melinda Albrecht Doug Cody E. Peter and Scotty Gillette Philip Kohls NBC Foundation Douglas Kelley Marilyn and Arlin Albrecht Coldwell Banker Burnet Michael and Jennifer Goblirsch Kolstad Company Inc Richard and Kathleen Nelson John Kelly Bernard and Cindy Aldrich Goodin Company, Inc. Ross Kramer Russ and Nancy Nelson Shad Ketcher David Altman Columbia Heights Activity Fund Colum Gorman Lee and Margaret Krogh Network For Good Keith and Erna Kostuch American Crystal Sugar Company John and Kathryn Colwell James A. Gotfredsen KTMY-FM, LLC Ronald Neuman/RSP Architects Robert and Carolyn Laskey American Legion Post 202 R. Michael and Sharon Conley Gray Plant Mooty Foundation Matt Kuennen Ronald and Carol Neveu LeJeune Family Foundation American Legion Post 98 Kevin Conran Greater Metropolitan Automobile Hart and Susan Kuller Jack Nielsen John and Nancy Lindahl American Society Sharon Cooper Deals Assocation of Minnesota Scott and Heidi Kurtz North Branch American Maggie Linvill of Military Comprollers John Cotter Joe Green Joseph and Annette Labonne Legion Post # 85 Logistics Health, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Employee Joanne and James Coult Robert Greenberg Lakers Car Club Northern Lights Combined Eric Lundquist Giving Campaign Robert and Christine Crawford Steven and Annice Gregerson Michael Lambert Federal Campaign John and Rebecca Mason Denise Anderson Thomas and Ann Crowley Gresser Companies Inc. Janenne or Ronald Lamere James O'Brien Mark and Joan McCormick Gregory J. Anderson Custom Automation, Inc. Greycoach Properties, Inc. Land O' Lakes Employees James and Patricia O'Brien Dr. John and Wendell R. Anderson D S Erickson & Associates PLLC Timothy R. and Sarah J. Griffin Land O' Lakes, Inc. Foundation Christopher and Mary Margaret McMahon Sally Anson Don Davidson Tom and Pat Grossman Larkin, Hoffman Daly and Lindgren Katharine O'Connell James and Ruth Melcher Nina and John Archabal Douglas and Wendy Gruber's Quilt Shop Richard Larkin James and Ellen O'Connor James and Robin Melville Amanda Arens Dayton Foundation Karen Gruetzmacher Scott Larson Robert Ogren Mortenson Family Foundation Mark L. Arnold Detroit Lakes High School Haberman and Associates George and Nancy Latimer Ohlin Sales, Inc. David and Kathleen Mortenson Robert and Constance Arnold Richard Devick Rick and Jane Haeflinger Law School Armed Olmsted Medical Center MSP Communication Patricia Atkinson Display Sales Company Samuel W. Hall Forces Association Gregory and Rhoda Olsen Diane and Donal Mulligan Debra Ayres Steven and Andrea Dittrich Harry and Lorraine Hammerly Theodore and Cathy Lebens Douglas J. Olson Laurie and Peter Mumford B&F Fastener Supply Bryce Doty James Hammill Mel and Susan Lehmann Susan Olson Nelson, Tietz and Hoye, Inc. Bachman for Congress Dan Dougan Thomas and Susan Handley Bradley and Karee Lehrman Lanny and Judith Orning Jeff O'Dell BAF Revocable Trust US DTD Dougherty Family Foundation Hanks Specialties, Inc. Don and Jean Lein S. Bartley and Harriet Osborn Optum Services Inc. Baker Foundation Michael Dougherty George Hansen Laurence and Jean Lejeune Thomas Osborn and Grant Doreen Otzenberger Revocable Living Trust Andris Baltins DS Erickson & Associates PLLC Lester G. Hansen Terri Lemke Michael Parish Gregory and Cynthia Page Carol Barry Tim Dunleavy Lori Hanson David and Beth Lentsch Maria Pastoor and John Klein

26 27 Paul and Tanya Bennett Foundation Chris and Mary Sour Xcel Energy Foundation John Billman Lawrence Cronemiller Fraternal Order of Eagles 2339 Lisa Paulson Southern Cruzers Car Club Matching Program Lisa and Terrence Bishop Cronin and Co. INC Freeway Ford Tom Pavey Southways Foundation YourCause, LLC Virginia Blackburn John Crouch Jean and Christopher French PCU Community Foundation Gary and Julie Sova Mimi C. Yu and Alex Chai Blaine Brothers Alan and Roberta Crow Frey Foundation Katherine Pendergast Charles and Robin Spevacek Zeller Family Charitable Foundation Jon Blake R.J. and C.D. Cuomo Caroline and Robert Fullerton Dale Peppel Joyce St. John Marvin Zonis and Lucy Salenger Jane Blanco Stacey Curme Gallagher-Hansen Post No. 295 Brett and Angela Perry St. Paul Fire Fighters Local 21 Jeffrey and Nora Blevins D. Herring Trucking, INC Claudine and Dan Galloway Audrey Peterson St. Paul Travelers Foundation $250 - $999 Gerlad and Eloise Blomquist D. P. Financial Services, Inc. Gauthier Industries, Inc. C.R. and D.A. Peterson Roger and Sheila Stageberg 21st Century Bank Hart Blomquist Joseph and Joyce Dacko Charles A Geer Craig Peterson Richard Stanek 4Charity Foundation, INC Bloomington MOC Auxiliary 51 Karen and Delta Daggett Laura and Larry Geno Tom Pfannenstiel Helen and Raymond Stawarz A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota Becky S. Dahl Geske Construction Teresa Pfister Daniel Stenoien Brian and Allison Adducci Colleen Bollom Donald and Sandra Dahl Geyer Family Foundation Donald and Karen Phillips Gloria and Barbara Sternquist Irene Ainslie Frank and Margo Bonvino Dakota Supply Group Barbara Gibson PHT Systems, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Strand Charles and Lori Aldean Mark and Shelly Book Jay Danielowski Celeste and James Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pierce Gregory and Cecilia Stroik Alexandria American Legion Borton Volvo Mary C. Danielowski Brian and Shelly Gilbert George and Sally Pillsbury James and Elaine Strom Post # 87 John Boulger Terence Davern William Gilk Carl and Susan Platou Brenda Studt Alexandria Lions Club Ross Bowen Richard Davis Jon and Judith Girard Joel Poeschl Gerry and Leann Sweet Barbara and Tran Alfrey Norlin Boyum Kenneth and Abigail Dawkins Walt and Raeanna Gislason D. M. Popovich and Judy Lewis Jon and Jerianne Swierzewski Michael and Janet Allen Katherine Bradshaw William and Janet Deroche GiveMN Premier Bank Client Bruce Telander Katherine Allison Patricia Brandstetter Adam Derosier Jon Goetze Golf Tournament The Ankeny Foundation ALPS Terrance Brandt Robert and Sandra Desannoy Jerome and Linda Gohl Daniel Prince The Benevity Community Impact Alsacia Partners, LLC J.S. and Priscilla Braun Dan Deziel Leon and Katherine Goodrich Robb and Jacqueline Prince Fund Robert and Cyril Altman Bremer National Bank Dianne Disbrow Rick Graf Steven Pulley The Beverly Foundation AMC Wings, Inc. Janis Bromenschenkel Gary Disch Grand Casino Hinckley Quazar Capital Corporation The George Kress Foundation American Bar Elizabeth Brommelsiak Donald and Sharon Dolan Jeffrey and Jeanne Grandpre Michael Radmer The Grand Lodge A. F. & A.M. Retirement Association Carroll Brooks Donations in memory Janet Grangaard Dietrich Joseph and Marilyn Rauch of MN American Legion Post 179 Jacquelyn Brown of Dennis Dolphin Robert Grassi Jerry Ray The Great Escape LLC American Legion Post 50 Jay and Sharon Brown Chad Donner Greater Wayzata Area Ronald and Lindsay Ray The K Foundation American Legion Post 560 William Brown Elizabeth Dougherty Chamber of Commerce Raymond James The Trust Company American Legion Post 85 Brian and Barbara Bruckhoff Marguuerite Downey Laurie and Edward Greeno Charitable Endowment Fund The Northern Trust Company AMPLIFON USA, Inc. Stephen and Jacqueline Bruss DRS Technologies Charles and Gail Gregory RBC Foundation Donald Theissen Dean and Linda Amundson Buerkle Acura Charitable Foundation John Griep James Reagan Think Talent LLC Anderson Tongen Post 559 Buffalo Lake Lions Club Robert and Mary Druke Dennis and Louise Griffin Sam and Krin Reid Joan C. Thompson Anderson Trucking Service, INC Louis and Joan Buie Michael and Ruth Dunford Judith Grundtner and Renaissance Charitable Foundation Keith and Dorothy Thomson Blair Anderson Sharon Bunnell Bill Dunlap Timothy Cotroneo Joseph and Debra Repya Grant Thornton Clark and Lori Anderson Lawrence and Lorna Burda Jason and Barbara Dunn Bonnie Grzeskowiak John and Carol Retherford Thorpe Distributing Company Roger and Dorothy Anderson Joseph Buska Jeffrey Dypwick Jose Peris and Diana Gulden David Reynolds Nicholas Thunker Richard and Cindra Andolshek Harold and Marilyn Buss Timothy Dyrhaug Jessica Gunderson Richfield VFW # 5555 Erik Thurman David Andreas Jean Busse Eden Prairie Noon Rotary Jon Gunderson Rochester Medical Jack Timm and Juliet Bryan Wayne and Vicki Andren Donald and Mary Byram Edina Federated Womens Club Jon & Misty Hachfeld Rock Pile Golf, Inc. Tribute to the Troops Albert and Catherine Annexstad Byron Women of Today Nancy Edwards Richard Hackett Rogers Elementary School Eton and Linda Tsao Yang Janice Anthony John Caile Dean and Annabelle Eichhorst Mark or Kathryn Haidet Kenneth G. Rotter Family Trust Jeffrey and Rebecca Arendt David and Kera Callen EideBailly Keith Halen Herbert and Cyrilla Royce Eric and Kristin Tucker ARMA Association of Records Crawford and Sue Campbell Angela Eifert William and Kirstan Haller RSP Architects, ltd. Donations in memory of and Information Barbara and Kevin Campion Jeri Elsner George and Michael Fry Hamm Michael Ryan SGT Nicholas Turcotte Arnold Air Society Bruce Capra Emmaus Baptist Church Lester G. Hansen, CPA Stan and Zoe Ryan Twin Cities Mustangs Mark and Meghan Arnold Nathan and Stacy Carlsrud Myrna and Everett Engebretson Mary Beth Hanssens Thomas Ryan Two Rivers Chorale Arthur O. Haukland Ladies Auxillary Donna Case Daniel Engelsma Hassco Judith and Christopher Rye Charles Upcraft Thomas Ash Gaylen and Donna Case Ergodyne Peter Hasselquist Sampson Family Charitable Lawrence and Suzanne Vandenplas Paul Atkinson Edward and Beverly Chang Carolann Erickson Robert E Heeter Revocable Trust Foundation Vanguard Charitable Lynn and Linda Ault Mark Cheeley Vicki and Richard Estes Daniel and Kelli Heffernan Timothy and Mary Scanlan Endowment Program Austin Jaycees, Inc. Karen Chesebrough Paul or Mary Etzell Richard and Kari Hegge Julia Scattergood Vertical Group Auxiliary of V.F.W Wayne and Marilyn Christensen Jeff and Linda Evenson Bruce and Laurie Heikes Heidi Schellhas Craig Vollmar B and B Power-Tracks John and Penny Clausen Lenore Everson Scott and Judy Hempel Violet Schlitz Kirsten and Richard Vosen Charles and Mary Babcock James Clinite Famous Dave's Susan Herda Thomas and Mary Lou Schlundt Bill Wagner Lawrence and Louise Bachman Mark Clyma Faribault Moose Lodge #2098 Robert Herman Roger and Angeline Schnobrich Joseph Wagner D.P. and A.D. Baier Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Coleman Daniel Farley John Hey Charles Schoen Walker American Legion Pull Tabs Karen Baker S.H. and Kathleen Coleman Mark and Paula Fields Highway Federal Credit Union Daniel Schonebaum Wallestad Foundation Pearl Baker Kip and Cathy Colwell Judith Finn Jack and Barbara Hilbert Clinton and Carolyn Schroeder Wal-Mart Foundation Paul Barber Community Shares of Minnesota William and Judith Finn Chris and Katie Hill Catherine and Rick Schuett Michael Walstrom and Gary and Roberta Batinich Concordia Creative Firstgiving Hillman Bar and Grill Bob and Becky Schule Kerrianne Blevins Christine Bauleke Learning Academy Gerald Fischer Jacqueline Hiltunen Schwab Charitable Fund Gregory and Lissa Walter J. Gregory Bauleke Douglas and Marian Congdon Maureen and John Fischer Donald Hjelle G. R. Shabatura William and Judy Walter Becker Family Foundation Brooks Conley Bonita Fisher Gene and Nancy Hoff Shakopee American Legion Post #2 Watkins Lions Dan and Margie Bednarz Construction Consulting Ann Fitch J. and M. Hoff Shapiro Family Foundation Alan Weiner Ryan Behrends and Inspections Jack and Bessie John and Heather Hoffer Richard Sheehy Wells Concrete Products Peter Bell and Sharon Bortoff Nicholas and Barbara Cookas Fiterman Foundation Kevin and Michele Hofman Steven Shor Wells Fargo Community Support Steven Benjamin Coon Rapids VFW Kaaren Fleischer William and Romemarie Hofstad Shoreland Foundation/Tupelo Wells Fargo Foundation Douglas and Jill Benner Coon Rapids Vietnam LaMoyne H. Flemming Stacie Holden Capital Management Kenneth Wessels Elizabeth Bennett Veterans of America Curtis and Cheryl Ford Sandra Hollenhorst M.E. and C.K. Sjoquist West Wings Family Foundation II on Bradley and Susan Berken Jason Cooper Donald Jr. and Linda Ford Jon Hopkins Jean C. Slattery behalf of Brett Hilde Bernard and Joan Reisberg Pat and Anita Cooper Frank and Elizabeth Formanek Carolyn House Kevin Smith W. S. West Family Foundation Elizabeth Coppo Elizabeth Fowler Michael Howard Kevin and Pamela Smith Dare L. and William F. White Duwayne Berndt Eileen Corwin Bob and Nora Fox Leslie Howes William Smithburg C. Richard Wiggin John and Jennifer Bernstein James and Michelle Cotroneo Richard and Gislina Francis Dennis Hoye Betty Lou Snyder Clark and Sharon Winslow James and Theresa Berry Tom and Kathy Coulter Lori and Boyd Francisco Emil Hueper Steven and Sherry Snyder Richard Winterhalter Craig Beveroth Carol Cramer and Clifford Tower Roger and Dorothy Franke Lawrence H. Hull Greg and Laura Solarz WIPFLI JoAnn and Anthony Bianco Randy and Michelle Creasman Peter and Marion Franz Alvin John Huss

28 29 Eric and Lois Hyde S.R. and J.F. Lewis Minnesota Masonic Charities Noel Rahn Elvera Sheehy Craig and Mary Twinem InFaith Community Foundation LexisNexis Minnesota Sports and Richard Raimann Kelly Sherer Terence and Karen Ubel International Brotherhood Ernest Ley Entertainment Paul Rasmussen Sherman Insurance Agency Jeanne and James Ullmer of Electrical Workers Loc LFS Members John and Quay Mitchell RBC Dain Rauscher Aaron Shoemaker International Union Life Innovations, INC. Robert and Lucy Mitchell James Reagan Steven Shumaker Distilled Products of Operating Engineers Eric Lind William Mohrman Red Rock Developments LLC Sir Speedy, Inc. United Way Chicago Ironton Myrin James Eric and Mary Lind Ronald and Donna Mohrmann Michael and Alice Reich Judy Sit and Ruby Hong United Way of Olmsted County American Legion #443 Gordon and Leona Lindberg Alice S. Mong Timothy Reich SJW Consulting Inc United Way Special Distribution Donna Isaac John and Jeanne Lindell Jerry and Karen Montonye Sandra and Herbert Reiersen Teresa Skally Upper Lakes Foods, Inc. Benjamin Jaffray Mr. and Mrs John Lindell Shawn Moren James Reierson Slattery Sales Group Inc. Corey J. Jensen Karen Linder Wayne Morton Bernard and Joan Reisberg Craig and Charlotte Smith Valley Sales, Inc. Auldon and Janet Johnson Tom Linder Mark Muchow Family Foundation Maggie Smith Patricia Van Pilsum Bradley and Laurie Johnson Lions Club of Babbitt Dave Mueller Frederick and Annette Rengel Stacee Smith Marguerite Vanderiet Bruce L. Johnson Theodor and Brendalee Litman Lawrence and Patricia Murdoch William Reno Theodore Smith Robert and Elizabeth Vavra Gordon and Mary Lou Johnson Loffhagen and Son, Inc. Florence and Wayne Musenbrock Arlese and Gary Resch Sons of the American Legion L. Vesely Jennifer Johnson John Lohmann Susan and Timothy Mussell Residential Funding Corp Roxanne Soth VFW Post 1778 Jennifer and Dean Johnson Thomas Lohmann National Air Traffic Anne Reuter Soverign Estate Wine Karen Johnson John Lorentz Controllers Assoc Rhino Marketing Systems Spicer Henderson-Lewis Post #545 Victoria Agency INC. Karen Jerde Johnson Marci and Dale Lorge National Association RIA 10 CPO MESS Bill Spoden Harvey Vinitsky Karl and Muriel Johnson Scott and Amy Loveless New Beginnings In Christ Church John Richter Springfield John Watson Post 257 Volkswagen of Inver Grove Mary and Loren Johnson Joseph and Jenna Lovely New London American Legion Tyler Richter St. Paul Aerie #33 Randall and Nancy Vollertson Neel and Pegge Johnson Forrest and Linda Lovley Scott Nicholas Marcia Pawl Ries St. Paul Plumbing and Heating Terry Wade Norman and Susan Johnson James Lowe III Nicolet National Bank Ronald and Mardell Ringling Maren Stadsklev Richard Johnson LTC Peter Swanson Bill Nielsen James Rogers Lynn Stanley and Christopher Elliott Donald and Mary Wagner Roger and Margaret Johnson Barbara Lupient Edward Nizielski Josh and Jill Rollenhagen Douglas and Mary Christopher R. Wallace Shirley Johnson Mary Lustig Jeff Noddle Douglas M. and Sandy K. Rose Staughton Jones Foundation Walmart Stores, Inc. Wayne Johnson Lutheran Laymen's League William and Dolores Nord Rosedale Chevrolet Mike Steidle Warchol Law Offices, PLLC Eugene and Janet Jones Denise Maalis Betty and Brian Norris Rosemount VFW 9433 Gary and Mary Stern Todd Watchmaker Dana Jost Craig and Linda Macintosh North Central Electrical Roseville Chrysler Dodge Jeep William Sternberg Thomas and Ella Watson K C P Linda Macintosh Manufacturers Club, Inc Thomas and Tammny Rossow Michelle and Scott Stevens Stephen and Kay Kaminski W. Duncan & Nivin Lance and Lisa Novak Rotary Club of Eden Prairie Stewartville Ivan Stringer Post 164 We Be of MN, Inc. Derek Kapaun MacMillan Foundation Elsie Novotny Rotary Club of Red Wing Stillwater Elks #179 Mark and Kristin Weber Keep Zimmer Post #1782 Eric Magistad David Nypower Andrew Simon Rothschild Dianne Storey Ann Webster Keller Williams Premier Realty Thomas Mahoney Annette Nyseth Jerry Rotman Verne and Nona Strandjord Chuck and Nancy Webster Dennis and Roberta Keller Michael and Moira Majerle Oak Knoll Lutheran Church Michelle Rouillard Structures Hardscapes Carol Wegner Donations in memory Eric Manthe Mark Oakden Donley and Sylvia Rowenhorst Specialists, Inc. of Kevin Kennedy Maple Grove Women of Today O'Brien Dental Care Mr. and Mrs. Donley Rowenhorst Suburban Chevrolet Arnold and Anne Weimerskirch Key Cadillac Mr. and Mrs. Alden Marburger Kevin and April O'Brien Barbara Roy Kevin and Jody Swanson Michael and Stephanie Weiss Fred and Betty Kickertz La Donna March Kevin and April O'Brien Daniel Rubischko Jack Swenson David Wendt Douglas King Marjorie Reinhart Revocable Trust Lawrence and Dorothy O'Connell David and Lynn Rudnick S. and J. Swenson James Wenker Tamra Kirkeide Mark, Aaron and Phyllis Tim O'Keefe Jill and Neil Rudnitski Ron Swiers Jeri West Wally and Jan Klages Mark Thompson Gen Olson Molly Ryder Ralph Jr. and Gerd Switzer Kline Nissan Ron and Saundra Martell Peter Opp Daniel Ryweck Connie Syata Mary and Lawrence Whitaker Robert and Carolyn Kluk Mary J. Lamson Orchard Psychologists PLLC Gregory and Susan Sachs Jerome Tabolich White Bear Mitsubishi Mary Ellen and Stuart Knappmiller Thomas and Mary Mathews Ann Orchard Saint Timothy Lutheran Church John and Margaret Tackman Dana White Donald Knauer Brian Matzek Don Ostendorf Saliterman & Siefferman Mary and John Taft David and Carolyn Wick Jesse and Marjorie Knight Lorriane Mauthe Mary Oswood Jr and Josie Salzman Michael and Linda Taft Willernie American Legion Post Jocelyn and Peter Knoll Charles J. Maxwell Michael Ott Sam's Club Foundation Don Taylor #507 John and Eldora Koski Patrick McCarthy W.B. and Sabra Otteson Hope and Gregory Sand Josephine Teare Stanley Kozak Robert McCrea David and Anna Jean Otto Gerd Sandness Kenneth Templin Linda Willhite Marsha Krahn Samuel and Patricia McCullough Leroy Owens Sargent Management Co. Tennant Foundation William T. McCoy Post 92 Todd Krautkremer Larence and Mary McFadden Pacific Pension Institute Donations in memory Walter and Joan Thatcher Williams Executive Search, INC. Arun Kumar Jeffrey McFarlane James Pagliarini of Arthur Blake Scattergood The Bookcase Janet Williams Scott H. Kurtz John McGuire Pahl's Market Elvera Scheehy The Dorsey and Whitney Robert and Gloria Williams John and Julie Labosky Fiona McKee Robert Parish Peter Scherer Foundation Mary Lach Patty and Ken McKenna Park Jeep Beverly Schleper The Evergreen Foundation Kenneth and Martha Williamson Karen Lamb Mary McKeown Park Nicollet Health Services Thomas L. and Joyce A. Schlough The Levitt Foundation Winger Fengestad Solie Post 200 Douglas and Anna Mae Lambert Nora and Jeffery McKinnon Michael Patterson Bruce Schmaltz and Judith Reishus David and Darlene Theissen Renata Winsor Michael and Lisa Lambert Robert and Sharon McPherson Roger and Linda Paulson Luther and Bernice Schmidt Ann and Dave Thomas William Winter Ron Lanctot Janet Mealey Donald and Yvonne Pavek Richard and Kathryn Schneider Norrie Thomas G.R. and S.M. Woeltge Deborah Landesman Meristem, LLP Peace Lutheran Church Thomas Schneider Victoria and Glen Thompson Daniel Woitas Sharla and Mark Landon-Bethon Merrill Lynch Michael and Melissa Pederson Aaron Schoemaker Donna Thoren John Lane Mersky Family Foundation Barbara Peltier Gregory Scholbrock David and Caren Tich Karen Woitas Patricia and John Lane Metropolian Pediatric Tim and Sandra Penny Dr. John Schrock Virginia Timmerman Sally Worku Linton Lange Jr. Dental Associates, LTD Timothy and Barbara Penny David and Loreen Schulstad Timothy J. Aune, Fund of the Wright Aero Richard and June Langer Metropolitan Ford of Eden Prairie Dale E.and Jeri L. Peterson Kevin Schwartz Evergreen Foundation Roy and Debra Wright Winston and Lynn Lanphier Charles Metzig David and Linda Peterson James and Constance Schweigert Jeffry and Kirsten Tjosaas Wurstmachers James and Kim Larsen Paul Meyer Gregg and Carter Peterson Scott County Accounting Sheridan and Janice Tollison Douglas Larson Paul and Amy Meyers Doug Petesch Department Charles Torrey Daniel Wyttenbach Stephen Larson Michael Foods Christina Pierson Steve and Tanja Scott Travelers Dana and Michelle Zahler LarsonAllen LLP Russ Michaletz Edward and Peggy Pluimer Sears Imported Autos Travelers Foundation Zero-Max Paul and Lani Latusek Richard Michel Plymouth Beyond the Daniel and Kristin Seeler Community Action Awards Bart and Kay Zibrowski James and Carol Laumer James Mickman Yellow Ribbon Dan Segner Cathy Treanor Zimmerman Legion Post #560 Barry Lazarus Midway Party Rental, Inc. Jack and Martha Pohl R.D. and E.K. Shadley Gregory Trebil Robert and Barbara Zimny David Lecander and Laurie Mikkonen Robert Pollmann Shakopee Auxiliary of VFW 4046 Rebecca and Jay Tremblay Elizabeth Hovland Thomas Miler John Popovich Shakopee Mdewakanton Twin Cities Area United States Air Zuhrah Legion of Honor Thomas and Mary Lee Alison Ann Miller Chris Price Sioux Community Force Academy Association Jonathan Zweber Robert and Suzanne Lehman Thomas A. Miller PT Swanson Consulting Mark and Rebecca Skavlik of Graduates Deborah and Wayne Zwickey

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Minnesota’s fallen service members since September 11, 2001

Marine SSGT Chad M. Allen, Army PFC Joshua R. Anderson, Army MAJ Stuart M. Anderson, Marine LCPL Levi T. Angell, Marine MSGT Brett E. Angus, Army PFC Elden D. Arcand, Army SGM John M. Bauer, Army SGT William J. Beardsley, Marine CPL Johnathan L. Benson, Army SGT Michael A. Benson, Army SPC Travis R. Bruce, Army SPC Emilio J. Campo, Army SGT Michael C. Carlson, Army SPC George W. Cauley, Navy PO3 David “No duty A. Cedergren, Army PFC Ryane G. Clark, Army SSG David F. Day, Army SGT Nicholas M. Dickhut, Army SPC Robert J. Dixon, Army CW3 Patrick Dorff, Marine CPT Nathanael J. Doring, Army SPC Daniel P. Drevnick, Marine CPL Caleb L. Erickson, Navy CPO John W. Faas, Army SPC Jacob J. Fairbanks, Army Ranger 1LT Michael J. Fasnacht, Marine is more urgent than that MSGT Daniel L. Fedder, Marine CPL Tyler R. Fey, Marine SGT Chad D. Frokjer, Army 1LT Christopher S. Goeke, Army CW3 Corey J. Goodnature, Air Force CPT Thomas J. Gramith, Marine LCPL Robert S. Greniger, Army SSG Joshua R. Hanson, Army SGT Matthew A. Harmon, Army PFC Anthony D. Hebert, Army SSG Brian R. Hellermann, PFC of returning thanks.” Edward J. Herrgott, Army MAJ Tad T. Hervas, Marine CPT Kelly C. Hinz, Army E4 James J. Holmes, Army SPC Chester W. Hosford, Navy PO2 Jaime S. Jaenke, Air Force SRA Daniel J. Johnson, Army SPC Matthew J. Johnson, Army SFC Matthew Ryan Kahler, Army CPL Andrew Joseph Kemple, Army SPC Joseph A. Kennedy, Army SGT Brent W. Koch, Navy PO2 Chuck V. Komppa, Army Ranger CPL Benjamin S. Kopp, Army SGT Kurt E. Kruize, Marine PFC Moises A. Langhorst, Army SPC Qixing Lee, Army SGT Jesse M. Lhotka, Army SPC Troy C. Linden, Army CWO Matthew S. Lourey, Army PFC Connor G. Masterson, Army CWO Jonah D. McClellan, Army SPC Daniel J. McConnell, Army SPC ‑ James Allen Sean K. McDonald, Army SGT Bryan T. McDonough, Marine CPL Anthony T. McElveen, Army SPC Dwayne J. McFarlane Jr., Marine LCPL Dale Means, Army SGM Michael C. Mettille, Marine PFC Matthew G. Milczark, Army SGT Benjamin J. Miller, Army SPC Kyle R. Miller, Marine LCPL Scott T. Modeen, Army SSG Andrew P. Nelson, Marine LCPL Daniel R. Olsen, Marine SGT Bryan J. Opskar, Marine CPL Sean A. Osterman, Army SSG Dale A. Panchot, Army SPC Randy W. Pickering, Army SPC Noah C. Pierce, Army SFC Matthew I. Pionk, Marine LCPL Robert G. Posivio III, Marine SSGT Kenneth B. Pospisil, Army MSG Steven V. Ranum, Army CPL Demetrius L. Rice, Army SGT Greg N. Riewer, Army SPC Gregory B. Rundell, Army SGT Corey Rystad, Army SGT Joshua A. Schmit, Marine Jonathan Schulze, Army SGT Jason A. Schumann, Army SSG Todd W. Selge, Navy PO2 Nicholas Spehar, Army SSG Brian E. Studer, Marine LCPL Curtis M. Swenson, Marine SSG Aaron J. Taylor, Army SGM Dennis L. Tellock, Army SSG Adam Thomas, Army SSG Jacob M. Thompson, Army 1LT Jason G. Timmerman, Army SFC John J. Tobiason, Army SGT Nicholas D. Turcotte, Army Chaplain Fr. Timothy Vakoc, Marine LCPL Adam J. Vanalstine, Army SPC Jacob T. Vanderbosch, Air Force MAJ Randell D. Voas, Air Force MAJ Adrianna M. Vorderbruggen, Army SPC James D. Wertish, Army SPC Carlos E. Wilcox, Army SPC Andrew C. Wilfahrt, Army CWO Philip E. Windorski, JR, Army SSG Kevin M. Witte, Army SGT James M. Wosika, Army PFC Jonathan C. Yanney, Army SPC Mickey Edward Zaun

Please remember MMAF as you make your estate plans.

Have you included MMAF in your estate plans? Many people find it meaningful to request donations be made to MMAF to honor a loved one upon their death. Such memorial donations are recognized in our annual report. Another option to consider is including a bequest in your will for either a specific dollar amount or percentage of your estate to MMAF. Your gifts—even your future gifts—do indeed make a difference in the lives of Minnesota service members and their families.

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