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It takes people with full and altruistic

hearts to stand up for what can be. People who are willing to do

what is right—what is good.

You are those people. You are passion, drive and dreams,

creativity and care.

You are the spirit of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation

and we are better every day for the good that you do.

Holly C. Sampson President

M E S S A G E F R O M T H E C H A I R A N D T H E P R E S I D E N T

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James E. Zastrow Chair, Board of Trustees

So much good.

The Duluth Superior area is a wonderful place to make good things happen. From our natural beauty to incredible levels of engagement, there is so much love for this place. It is rewarding to work with all of our communities because of our generous donors, our committed grant recipients, our inspirational scholarship winners and our dedicated partners.

So much good.

In this report, you will see what we mean. We share stories of scholarships that have helped our future generation take next steps—and sometimes leaps—in education and life, recognizing that they have so

much potential. We chronicle the work of our Opportunity Rising Initiative, providing so much care to narrow the gap in life experiences, relationships and success—a gap created by income and opportunity differences that is holding back our region and country.

You will read about efforts to support education and community and how we work together, creating so many strong connections and healthy tomorrows. For fifteen years now, that last issue has been significantly improved locally and nationally through Speak Your Peace: The Civility Project. We are proud to say Speak Your Peace is still going strong and, as many have told us, is needed now more than ever.

So much good.

This work has generated impressive numbers. As we celebrate our 35th year in 2018, we have distributed $53.7 million in grants and scholarships and maintain more than 400 funds, each with its own charitable purpose. That is truly a track record befitting the generosity and civic spirit of our people and region.

From the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, our Board of Trustees, our staff, our partners and our grant and scholarship recipients, I want to thank you for making it possible. You dared to dream. Then you delivered to make dreams come true. We celebrate and express our appreciation for what you have given our communities.

So much good.

John Devinck reads his morning paper early—around 5 a.m. It was all he could do not to wake his wife Kay, when he opened the paper to an article about the number of children in the Twin Ports area experiencing poverty. He wanted to start helping instantly, but he waited for Kay to wake up before sharing what he had learned.

“As soon as she read the article, she called the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation (DSACF) to find out what we could do,” says John.

Right now, 1,038 children in Superior and 3,346 children in Duluth experience poverty every day. That means kids we all know are living in what is called the opportunity gap. They face barriers that include transportation, housing, health care, out-of-school

programming, child care, job training and more. Those barriers act to widen the gap between the opportunities available to them and their peers.

Kay’s phone call was the beginning of the couple’s involvement in Opportunity Rising— a DSACF initiative to raise awareness and start closing the opportunity gap for all our kids in Superior and in Duluth. The goal is to come together community to community, neighbor to neighbor, organization to organization to increase opportunities so that all of our kids can reach their full potential.

“What makes us so passionate about Opportunity Rising is that it’s local,” says Kay. “We can do something that matters and makes a difference right here.”

Kay and John have been with the Opportunity Rising initiative since its beginnings.

“Our hope is that there will be no more poverty or unnecessary stress on families and children in our community,” says Kay.

“People we talk to about the opportunity gap can’t believe the number of kids experiencing poverty and they all want to help instantaneously just like we did,” says John. “We have to get the word out!” (Read more at opportunityrising.org)

S o m u c h care“ W h e n w e r e a d a b o u t

t h e p e r c e n t a g e o f

k i d s e x p e r i e n c i n g

p o v e r t y , w e k n e w w e

h a d t o g e t i n v o l v e d . ”

— K a y & J o h n D e V i n c k

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How does an architectural firm make a difference in a community?

“As a company, our philosophy is to serve communities from a broader view,” says LHB Chief Executive Officer, Bill Bennett. “It is important to build lasting relationships and connections, not just come in, do a project and leave. That’s one of the reasons we set up the LHB Foundation Fund.”

At the end of 2012, LHB was in the position of having additional funds for philanthropic initiatives and turned to the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation (DSACF) for direction about how the company could best use those funds to give back to the community.

“When you grow as a company it is important to give back to the community that allowed you to grow, especially when so many families are connected to and reliant on that community,” says Bill. “We looked hard at where we could do the most good and knew that the DSACF had an exceptional reputation. The donor-advised fund the Community Foundation helped us set up allowed us to invest when we had the resources and to think about what was important in the longer view—to the community and to us as a company.”

The LHB Foundation Fund provides grants that are related to the work LHB and its clients do, as well as the philanthropic passions of its employees. Grants help fund scholarships and

projects related to students studying science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) and architecture, as well as worthwhile initiatives such as affordable housing.

“The Community Foundation takes on a broad array of challenges that LHB would probably not be involved with, but that are critical to the community,” says Bill. “We are humbled by the work they do. To be able to add our broader support to make a more impactful difference in the community means so much to us as a company of diverse individuals all connected to the region we call our home.”

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“ W h e n w e p r o v i d e f o r

o t h e r s i n o u r c o m m u n i t y ,

w e a r e a l l l i f t e d u p

t o g e t h e r . ”

— B i l l B e n n e t t

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For Tony and Sharon Yung giving back is central to the way they are raising their three children—Julien (16), Aiden (14) and Elliot (11).

“We encourage giving,” says Tony. “We want our children to know that there are always people who don’t have it as good as we do.”

“We also want our kids to be intentional about wanting to give,” says Sharon.

As examples to their three kids, the Yungs have made a generous commitment to the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation (DSACF) Community Leaders Fund. This unrestricted fund allows the Community Foundation to distribute funds to projects that align with the Yungs’ beliefs.

“We all need people along the way in our lives,” says Tony. “None of us makes it alone.”

“Tony and I are both first generation children of Chinese American immigrants,” says Sharon. “We grew up in families where our parents worked hard. They couldn’t speak the language. We saw people in our communities reach out as mentors and make a difference to our parents.”

The Yungs both do hands-on volunteer work, but also believe in giving to the DSACF.One of the DSACF projects the Yungs are especially inspired by is the Opportunity Rising initiative. The initiative’s purpose is to bring people from all backgrounds, incomes, ethnicities, beliefs and neighborhoods together to do the work needed to provide real and meaningful equal opportunities for every child

in Duluth and Superior. (Find out more at

opportunityrising.org.)

“Opportunity Rising is affecting children who will be here another 80 to 90 years,” says Tony. “It will have a lifelong impact.”

“People are re-engaging with our youth in a positive way because of Opportunity Rising,” says Sharon.

Both Tony and Sharon want to be examples of agents of social change for their children and for their community.

“The Community Foundation is the entity that embodies our community and provides the mechanism for us to do good,” says Tony.

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“ W e a r e h e r e n o t j u s t f o r o u r s e l v e s ,

b u t f o r t h e c o m m u n i t y a s a w h o l e . ”

— T o n y & S h a r o n Yu n g9

Imagine that for reasons beyond your control you haven’t had access to the same opportunities to succeed in school as your friends. Circumstances may have made it almost impossible to get good grades. You may have even made some bad decisions along the way. Now, you’re a junior or senior in high school, you’re trying hard and your grades are really improving. You have the talent and potential to go to a trade school or college after high school, but there isn’t enough money and with your past grades you won’t qualify for an academic scholarship.

You are the kind of kid Ken Schoen and his late wife Concetta had in mind when they set up the Kenneth and Concetta Schoen Scholarship Fund in 2008—the kid who is trying hard and starting to hit their stride late in their academic career.

When Ken and his wife met they were both probation officers working for the department of corrections, where they saw firsthand kids who didn't have the same advantages as others.

“As probation officers we realized there were kids not doing well who had a lot of potential,” says Ken. “Had their situation been better, their capacity would have been apparent for everyone to see.”

The Kenneth and Concetta Schoen Scholarship has been awarded each year to one student and is renewable for four years, assuming proper academic progress is maintained. Last year, two students were equally qualified and in need, so Ken doubled his commitment and now intends to support an additional student each year, rather than later via a legacy to the Foundation.

“I know the Community Foundation’s Opportunity Rising initiative is working to address the opportunity gap in Duluth and Superior and that our scholarship fits in well with its goals,” says Ken. “I read Robert Putnam’s book, Our Kids: The American Dream

in Crisis. Putnam made clear what Connie and I saw years ago—there is an absence of opportunity in the lives of many young people and when you provide that opportunity you can make all the difference in the world to them.” (Read more at opportunityrising.org)

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“ O u r d r e a m w a s t h a t k i d s w h o g r e w u p i n l e s s

t h a n s u p p o r t i v e c i r c u m s t a n c e s w o u l d h a v e t h e

o p p o r t u n i t y t o r e a c h t h e i r f u l l p o t e n t i a l . ”

— K e n S c h o e n

Ken and Connie Schoen, 2015

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Wisconsin’s Madeline Island is a place of peace, friendship and family for Ted and Dawn Michael. It’s why the couple formed their Michael Madeline Island Fund. The fund allows programs and nonprofits in the Madeline Island area to apply for grants. The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation (DSACF) Apostle Islands Area Community Fund advisory board then determines which organizations will receive funding.

Ted and Dawn’s love for Madeline Island has spanned many wonderful years. Ted’s grandfather bought a cottage on the island in the 40s and Ted has spent a good portion of his summers there since he was five. Playing tennis with his cousins, learning to water-ski and exploring the island are memories he cherishes.

Dawn has accompanied him for the past 30 years and shares his love for the cottage, the island and the people who live there.

“We established our fund for the public good of the island,” says Ted. “We really appreciate the Community Foundation’s work in publicizing requests for funding and determining where those funds can best be used.”

“Because Ted and I only spend summers on the island, we are not connected enough to know some of the important needs of the community,” says Dawn. “We feel confident in the Foundation’s comprehensive vetting process.”

Giving in large and small ways is part of Dawn and Ted’s life. When the couple is living on Madeline Island, Dawn grows a huge vegetable and flower garden. Each week when her flowers are in bloom Dawn creates arrangements for the church.

The couple is involved in a number of philanthropic community programs and organizations on Madeline Island.

“It is simple,” says Ted. “We feel a need to do our part and more because we are able.”

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“ W e w e r e t a u g h t e a r l y i n l i f e

t o g i v e b a c k a n d d o m o r e . ”

— T e d & D a w n M i c h a e l13

Field Of InterestLee J. Lundgren Fund is an affiliated family fund of the Eveleth Area Community Foundation which helps support its mission by providing flexible earnings which can adapt to the changing needs of the community.

Donor AdvisedDavid Goldberg Family Fund allows the donor to participate in the grant-making process while answering the needs of the community. Peter and Linda Pichetti Charitable Fund allows the donors to participate actively in the grant-making process. Fund for Women and Girls provides financial support to non-profit organizations so that women and girls may live meaningful, empowering, fulfilling, healthy and safe lives.

DesignatedTate and Lyle STEM Education Fund provides grants to ISD 709 to help develop students’ understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), in preparation for a career in a STEM-based discipline.

Lawrence and Sophie Wietman Family Fund supports one non-profit organization in Duluth.

ScholarshipsDavid Hartley Fund provides support to students of the Eveleth-Gilbert area who plan a career in engineering, a mining-related field or in conservation/environmental sciences.

Duluth Lions Club Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for higher education to community-minded graduating seniors who attend high schools within the City of Duluth.

Northern Wisconsin Outdoor Experiential Education Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to residents of Chequamegon Bay communities so they may participate in high-quality outdoor education programs that provide transformative experiences in a natural outdoor setting.

Unrestricted FundsProvide flexible resources to address the needs and opportunities of our beloved communities as they change over time.

Business Leaders Fund benefits both our area’s business leaders and the charitable community. 1988

With a minimum gift of $25,000, the Fund enables business leaders to expand their grant-making capacity, enjoy increased community visibility and receive ongoing credit for their generosity:BMO Harris Bank (in memory of Robert D. Banks)CLM CorporationCapstan CorporationDaniel K. Lew and Maypakou Ly Family FundDuluth News TribuneDuluth Winnipeg and Pacific Railway CompanyEnbridge Energy PartnersEssentia HealthEvening Telegram/Morgan Murphy MediaHanft Fride, A Professional AssociationmauricesMinnesota PowerMoline Machinery LLCNational Bank of CommerceNorth Shore Bank of CommerceOjard Family FundSt. Mary Land & Exploration CompanyUnited General Constructors, Inc. (in memory of Herbert Klippen)U.S. BankW.P. & R.S. Mars CompanyWells Fargo Bank

Community Foundation Services Fund provides direct support for the operating costs of the Community Foundation. Gifts to this fund maximize the dollars available for grant making. 1984

Community Leaders Fund recognizes businesses and individuals that have provided outstanding resources to address our region’s charitable needs, now and in the future. 2000

Members of the Community Leaders Fund are:Martha B. AlworthAbbot and Pascha ApterBarker’s Island MarinaRichard R. BurnsMark Danielson and Theresa SmithEssentia HealthKaren and John FillenworthAnne and Jon HolyHelena Jackson and Douglas DunhamHoward and Barb KlatzkyDavid and Wendy KropidFrances and Joseph LeekIlene Levin and Steve GoldfineBlair and Anna MahanAnn and Bob MarsMary E. MillardPLB PropertiesFariba PendletonArend J. and Verna SandbulteJames H. StewartDonald L. and Susan C. WallgrenThomas B. WheelerClaudia and Harry WeltyTony and Sharon YungJim and Mary Zastrow

Community Opportunity Fund was created by the gifts of many generous donors wishing to benefit the community as a whole. People from all walks of life have pooled contributions into this fund, creating a permanent legacy for our community. 1983

A vital part of the resources of the Community Foundation, unrestricted funds provide flexible earnings which can adapt to the needs of the community as they evolve over time.Alberta Fund 2007Anonymous Friend Fund 2005Barnum Fund 1993Dr. and Mrs. Bernhard Boecker Charitable Fund 1996William, Florence and Dorothy Burns Family Fund 1996Campbell Family Charitable Fund 1984Cleveland Family Fund 2003Robert, Gwen, Blake and Conner Erickson Family Fund 2007Family Service Sharing Fund 1989John C. and Margaret B. Hunner Memorial Fund 2013Todd, Susan, Matthew and Hilary JohnsonCharitable Fund 2007Levin/Goldfine Fund 2008Daniel K. Lew and Maypakou Ly Family Fund 2016Walter and Irene Lundquist Family Fund 2008Wildey H. Mitchell Family Fund 1991Moline Family Fund 1993Hazel B. and A. Wallace Niss Charitable Fund 2009P.L.B. Memorial Fund 2008Erick Peter Person Memorial Fund 2003Ojard Family Fund 2016Ruth H. Richards Fund 2004Carolyn Joy Seitz Family Fund 1996Dr. William and Kay Slack Family Fund 2011

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FUNDSMorgan Fund gives priority to projects that foster community pride or economically impact the TwinPorts in general, with a goal of making grants equally to Superior and Duluth. 1984

Opportunity Gap Fund supports the Community Foundation’s initiative to assure that all children in our community have a realistic opportunity to grow up to lead economically secure and civically productive lives, regardless of the circumstances in which they are born and raised. 2016

Opportunity Gap Initiative Fund has been founded through a generous grant from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation. The Opportunity Gap, as defined by Dr. Robert D. Putnam, manifests itself in inequalities in parenting, education and community. This initiative will focus intervention on our most vulnerable children and youth. 2015

Opportunity Gap Initiative II Fund focuses on the Opportunity Gap, as defined by Dr. Robert D. Putnam, manifests itself in inequalities in parenting, education and community. This initiative focuses intervention on our most vulnerable children and youth. 2016

Riverfront Community Fund was established for nonprofit organizations serving the Riverfront communities of Riverside, Smithville, Morgan Park, Gary-New Duluth and Fond du Lac. 1991

Silver Bay Charitable Fund provides financial assistance to projects and programs that aid and support low-income residents of Silver Bay and its vicinity. 2001

G. Kendall Smith Fund for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired supports organizations whose main purpose is servicing people with physical disabilities or visual impairments. 1990

Jane S. Smith Memorial Fund encourages and enables organizations which provide artistic and cultural traditions in the Duluth area. 1992

Superior-Douglas County Arts Fund supports projects and programs which help people develop an appreciation for the arts and to make a variety of multicultural arts experiences accessible to everyone. 2006

Ben Van Deelen Charitable Fund provides funding for the prevention, treatment and study of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth and young adults, with a focus on funding in the communities of Duluth, Hermantown, Proctor, Superior and the immediate surrounding areas. 2016

Laurie A. Wermter Library Fund aids libraries and archives in northwest Wisconsin, primarily Douglas County, in achieving outstanding library service and preserving the history of the area. 2003

Wetherby Fund continues a tradition of helping children with their educational and basic material needs, as well as helping them to appreciate nature. 1997

Dale Heimbach Wheeler Memorial Fund assists projects that address children’s education, chemical dependency services, family counseling and women and violence. 1995

Henry and Sarah Wheeler Historical Awareness Fund supports projects that promote awareness of the area’s rich, untapped historical legacy and inspires others to participate in preserving and promoting the region’s history. 2005

Wisconsin Arts Board Fund supports arts activities in Douglas County. 2003

Donor AdvisedAllow donors to actively participate in the grant making process while utilizing the expert guidance of the Community Foundation.

A&A Enterprises Charitable Fund allows donors to participate actively in the grant-making process. 2007

Anishinabe Fund fosters cultural awareness of Ojibwe traditions while encouraging the migration of ideas from and promoting the respect for the Ojibwe culture. 1991

Apter Family Fund allows the donor to participate actively in the grant-making process. 1998

Aspen Fund II allows donors to participate actively in the grant-making process. 2009

Biodiversity Fund supports efforts to maintain and strengthen biodiversity in the Duluth/Superior region through preservation and restoration of habitat, help for particular species and ecosystems, planning for changing conditions, research and education. 2010

Michael Adam Carroll Memorial Fund provides financial resources to organizations that provide services to disabled youth and their families. 2005

FUNDSWilliam G. Strobel, M.D., Family Fund 1991Weckwerth-Sampson Family Fund 1991

Living Legacy Fund is an excellent option for donors wishing to honor loved ones and friends forever, either as a memorial or on occasions of celebration. 1983

Second Chance Endowment Fund takes a creative twist by making grants to qualified applicants who previously applied for, but did not receive grants, due to limited Community Foundation resources. 2006

Young Leaders Fund recognizes young adults and their efforts to assist in making the Duluth/Superior community an exciting place to live. 2007

Field of InterestProvide resources for the donor's particular area of interest without naming specific charities.

John T. and Elizabeth C. Adams Arts Fund is designed to attract programs of artistic quality to the Duluth/ Superior area and enrich performances, exhibits and artistic services for area organizations. 1984

Scott D. Anderson Leadership Foundation Fund is dedicated to sponsoring the delivery of high-quality, value-based leadership training opportunities and/or scholarships recognizing leadership accomplishments for youth. 1999

Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Atkins Memorial Fund helps low-income, disadvantaged people meet their basic human needs and enables projects which involve animals, attend to the welfare of animals, or alleviate animal suffering. 1992

Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services assists agencies that directly help low-income people cope with their basic needs and problems. Grants are restricted to agencies that serve communities bounded on the west by Coleraine and on the east by Mountain Iron. 1989

Community Parks and Recreation Program Fund provides funding for neighborhood-based enhancements and recreation services in Duluth’s parks, recreation and trails system. The program is funded by the City of Duluth Parks Fund approved by voters in 2011. 2012

Disaster Recovery and Resilience Fund responds to unmet community needs, short-term, medium-term and long-term; recovery plans which improve quality of life; and efforts to make communities more resilient to disaster stresses. 2014

Douglas County Disaster and Welfare Fund was created in 1919 by the Superior Chapter of the Red Cross and residual gifts to the Superior Fire Relief Committee. Earnings from this Fund continue to help the general welfare of Douglas County residents. 1984

Fund for the Environment reflects growing community concern and awareness of our interdependency with our environment. 1991

Fair Chance Fund encourages and enables innovative and collaborative projects which reduce long-term dependency on public assistance programs, decrease the effects of poverty on children and provide opportunities for economic self sufficiency. 1991

Four Cedars Environmental Fund provides financial incentives that initiate, stimulate, enrich and assist programs and organizations involved in the protection, preservation and education of the unique natural resources found primarily within the Western Lake Superior Watershed. 2006

Friends of the Tweed Fund enhances the resources available to further the mission of and community engagement in the Tweed Museum of Art. 2016

C.E., Jr. and M.K. Fuller Fund, created in 1963, supports human service programs in the region. 1997

Arthur and Winnie Gurovitsch Children’s Fund, was created to honor Arthur Gurovitsch’s kindness to and loving ways with children. This Fund will light the way for less fortunate children. 1997

Hermantown Community Fund actively promotes private giving for the public good in the Hermantown area. 2005

Lakeview Arts Fund supports local arts organizations and other local organizations which undertake art projects. 2006

Lupa Animal Wellness Fund supports innovative programs that promote the welfare of cats and dogs, consistent with the charitable programs supported during the donors’ lifetime. 2015

Emile H. Mathis II Fund supports community programs in Douglas County, Wisconsin which help low-income, disadvantaged people meet their basic needs and to encourage and enable projects which involve animals, attend to the welfare of animals, or which alleviate the suffering of animals. 201216 17

FUNDSDuluth Public Schools Temporary Fund supports activities of the Duluth Public Schools. 1996

Duluth-Superior Sharing Fund enables human service agencies to provide small cash grants to vendors on behalf of low-income clients at times of critical need. 1983

Manley and Lillian Goldfine Gold Star Teacher Award Fund recognizes and rewards outstanding teachers of Independent School District #709 - Duluth Public Schools. 2006

Howard J. and Barb Ignatius Fund provides funding equally to support technology at Denfeld High School and the English Department at Proctor Senior High School. 2006

Initiatives General Operating Fund supports the activities of the Community Foundation’s initiatives. 2008

Edna M. & H. Anna Jenks’ Charitable Fund was originally created in 1956 to support twelve non-profit organizations designated by the donor. 1985

Marian M. King Duluth Public Schools Fund provides supplemental funding to enrich the academic, cultural, athletic, and overall experience of students and staff, and to encourage and reward creativity and innovation in the pursuit of excellence in education in the Duluth Public Schools. 2015

Lake Superior Wetland Bank Fund was established through mitigation credits out of concern for returning the Sax Zim Bog and surrounding area to its natural state. 2016

Levin-Goldfine Twin Ports Jewish Community Fund supports Temple Israel and/or other mainstream, progressive Jewish houses of worship and/or progressive Jewish educational programs located in Duluth or Superior. 2013

Douglas H. and Judith H. Lewis Memorial Fund supports two non-profit organizations in the Duluth area. 1994

Lorntson Family Fund supports five non-profit organizations designated by the donor. 2006

Toby and Sharon Marcovich Charitable Fund supports a non-profit organization designated by the donor. 2014

Mattson Family Education Fund provides support to the nursing and theatre departments of three universities. 2012

Millennium Group Speak Your Peace Fund supports the ongoing efforts of the Speak Your Peace Civility Project and the nine tools of civility. 2003

Gregory S. and Barbara J. Miller Charitable Lead Trust supports land and water conservation by the West Wisconsin Land Trust in the St. Croix and Lake Superior watersheds. 2007

Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Charitable Fund supports fifteen non-profit programs in the Duluth area and provides scholarship support through the Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Scholarship Fund for Late Bloomers. 1994

Hazel B. and A. Wallace Niss/Human Development Center Endowment Fund supports the Human Development Center’s ongoing operations. 2009

Nordling Family Designated Fund I supports two non-profit organizations in Duluth. 2007

Northeast Minnesota Sharing Fund enables human service agencies to provide small cash grants to vendors on behalf of low-income clients at times of critical need. 1988

Northern Bible Society - Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Charitable Fund was established to continue in perpetuity the work of the Northern Bible Society. 2006

Opportunity Gap Initiative Public Education Fund supports the effort to create a community with abundant opportunity for all of our kids. 2016

Opportunity Gap Initiative Evaluation Fund was created to identify the influence of the combined efforts of Opportunity Gap grantees to further narrow the opportunity gap in the Twin Ports. 2016

PPREP Operating Fund supports the efforts of Philanthropic Preparedness, Resiliency, Emergency Partnership (PPREP) and the Community Foundation’s work toward disaster recovery. 2014

Rauha Fund supports four non-profit organizations in Minnesota. 2012

Kenneth and Concetta Schoen Duluth Public Schools Fund provides supplemental funding to enrich the academic, cultural, athletic, and overall experience of students and staff, and to encourage and reward creativity and innovation in the pursuit of excellence in education in the Duluth Public Schools. 2013

FUNDSEsperanza Fund allows the donor to participate actively in the grant-making process while answering the needs of the community. 2007

Fund for Women and Girls provides financial support to non-profit organizations so that women and girls may live meaningful, empowering, fulfilling, healthy and safe lives. 2017

Global Awareness Fund assists projects that increase community awareness of our global interdependence and promote citizen participation in global issues. 1983

David Goldberg Family Fund allows the donor to participate in the grant-making process while answering the needs of the community. 2017

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fund supports civic innovators who help cities attract and keep talented people, expand economic opportunity and create a culture of engagement. 1993

Knight Foundation Fund supports civic innovators who help cities attract and keep talented people, expand economic opportunity and create a culture of engagement. 2002

John Allan Kunz Fund for Reminiscence and Life Review provides grants to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions that promote the use of reminiscence and life review through research, practice and volunteer work in keeping with Mr. Kunz’s long-term professional interest in gerontology, reminiscence and life review. 2011

LHB Foundation Fund allows the donor to participate actively in the grant-making process. 2012

Ilene Levin and Steven Goldfine Charitable Fund allows the donors to participate actively in the grant- making process while answering the needs of the community. 2012

Lone Wolf Fund creates the opportunity to promote environmental education, particularly through programs which increase access for children who havea physical and/or mental disability; to advance medical science through research, particularly for cancer and diabetes; and to increase educational opportunities for international students attending post-secondary institutions, particularly in the area of academic support. 1999

E. C. Mason Fund allows the donor to participate actively in the grant-making process. 2009

Moline Family Donor Advised Fund allows the donor to participate actively in the grant-making process. 2003

Nordling Family Fund allows the donor to participate actively in the grant-making process. 2007

Peter and Linda Pichetti Charitable Fund allows the donors to participate actively in the grant-making process. 2017

Red Oak Fund allows the donor and their children to participate actively in the grant-making process. 2000

Sandbulte Family Higher Education Endowment Fund provides grant funding for Duluth-based, higher- education institutions for program and faculty support in the fields of science, engineering and business through an Opportunity Gap lens. 2015

Elva B. and Mitchell J. Sill Family Fund allows the donors and their children to participate actively in the grant-making process. 2003

Philip H. and Barbara Strom Family Charitable Fund allows the donors to participate actively in the grant- making process. 2008

John Ivey Thomas and Mary Rees Thomas Family Foundation Fund allows the donors to actively participate in the grant-making process. 2013

Wells Fargo Bank Fund allows the donor to actively participate in the grant-making process. 2004

Wirtanen Family Fund, in memory of Sylvia Wirtanen, encourages progressive social change, broadens participation in our democratic society and promotes justice. 1990

DesignatedProvide resources for one of more specific charitable organizations.

Anonymous I Charitable Fund supports two non-profit organizations in the Duluth area. 1994

Anonymous Friend Designated Fund supports non-profit organizations designated by the donor. 2005

Attracting and Retaining Young Adults Fund supports the efforts of the Attracting and Retaining Young Adults Initiative. 2006

Duluth Edison Charter School Legacy Endowment Fund was established to enhance the scope and quality of educational opportunities at Duluth Edison Charter Schools. 201318 19

FUNDSLutheran Social Service Endowment Fund supports services provided by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota in its northeast region. 1999

Marshall School Endowment Fund was established to gain greater visibility for Marshall School in partnership with other community organizations. 1996

Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation Fund was established to gain greater visibility for the non-profit organization. This Fund places a focus on the needs of communities in our region. 1991

Minnesota Ballet Endowment Fund supports the artistic and educational activities of the Minnesota Ballet. 2003

Minnesota Ballet and Duluth News Tribune Performing Arts Fund for Kids was created to enhance the artistic development of young people in the region by supporting area organizations that provide live performance opportunities for children. 2000

North Shore Community School Endowment Fund supports community-based, elementary education on the North Shore through a public charter school. 2001

Northern Bible Society - Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Charitable Fund was established to continue in perpetuity the work of the Northern Bible Society. 2006

Rails Endowment for Academic Art Athletic Development, REA3D, was created by the community of Independent School District 704 of Proctor, Minnesota. The purpose of this Fund is to receive, manage and disburse resources for the life-long learning experiences of district residents. 1997

Ralph S. Knowlton Lake Superior Marine Museum Endowment Fund was established to realize the advantages of broader investment management and to gain greater visibility. 1992

RSI Margaret Moser Memorial Fund supports Residential Services, Inc. of Northeastern Minnesota in its mission to provide innovative services to support the lives of people with disabilities. 2000

Second Harvest Michael E. Miner Hunger Endowment Fund ensures food resources for in-need residents in the service area of the Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. 2005

Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Authority Fund provides greater visibility and support for the organization. 2008

Superior Hiking Trail Association Endowment Fund supports efforts to build, promote, maintain, protect and preserve a hiking trail along the ridgeline of Lake Superior’s North Shore. 2000

United Way of Greater Duluth Endowment Fund provides greater visibility and support for the organization. 1984

Weisberg Memorial Fund was created to support the School District of Superior. 1986

West Wisconsin Land Trust Stewardship and Defense Fund supports stewardship and legal defense of conservation easements and fee title properties held by the West Wisconsin Land Trust. 2014

West Wisconsin Land Trust Fund supports the stewardship of permanently conserved forests, lakes, rivers, farms and open spaces in the Lake Superior Watershed. 2010

YMCA of Superior-Douglas County Endowment Fund was established to gain greater visibility for the non-profit organization. 1987

YWCA Fund was established to gain greater visibility and to realize the advantages of broader investment management. 1985

ScholarshipTransform lives, and our communities, by providing the means for students to access an education to fit their interests and abilities.

Anderson Niskanen Scholarship Fund provides assistance for seniors from Duluth public high schools who are in financial need for higher education at University of Minnesota Duluth or the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. 1998

Paul Antonich Scholarship Fund honors Paul’s spirit by providing a scholarship to an Independent School District #709 senior boy on his school’s track or cross country team who encourages others, demonstrates dedication and good citizenship and promotes team unity. 2000

Darrell and Palchie Asselin Scholarship Fund provides needed financial assistance to non-traditional students at University of Minnesota Duluth, College of St. Scholastica or University of Wisconsin–Superior. 1993

FUNDSG. Kendall Smith Fund supports two non-profit organizations in the Duluth area. 1990

Tate and Lyle STEM Education Fund provides grants to ISD 709 to help develop students' understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in preparation for a career in a STEM-based discipline. 2017

Henry E. Walter/Cloquet Rotary Club Fund supports the Cloquet Rotary Club’s scholarship program. 1998

Lawrence and Sophie Wietman Family Fund supports one non-profit organization in Duluth. 2017

White Pine Fund supports four non-profit organizations designated by the donor. 2006

Organizational EndowmentProvide resources for a specific charitable organization (created by or on behalf of a charitable organization).

Aitkin Education Foundation Fund was established to partner with the community to promote excellence by enhancing the scope and quality of edu-cational opportunities in academics, arts, activities and athletics for students of the Aitkin Public Schools. 2011

Animal Allies Endowment Fund supports the organization’s mission to ensure a lifetime of loving care for every pet by reducing overpopulation, increasing adoption and fostering humane values. 2010

Building for Women Fund supports the charitable purposes of the Building for Women, located in Duluth. 2000

Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship Fund provides greater visibility and support for the St. Louis County Historical Society and its Veterans’ Memorial Hall program. 2012

Carlton County Historical Society Foundation Fund supports the Carlton County Historical Society’s efforts to collect, preserve and disseminate the history of Carlton County. 1999

Center on Alcohol and Drug Problems Fund was created to support, in perpetuity, the Center on Alcohol and Drug Problems. 1987

Cloquet Educational Foundation Fund is dedicated to the youth of the Cloquet community. 1994

Courage Center Duluth Fund supports recreational programs for youth and families with disabilities. 2007

Duluth Legacy Endowment Fund provides support to the City of Duluth for public projects. 2005

Duluth Playhouse Endowment Fund supports the continued operations of the Duluth Playhouse. 1996

Duluth Public Schools Fund provides supplemental funding to enrich the academic, cultural, athletic, and overall experience of students and staff, and to encourage and reward creativity and innovation in the pursuit of excellence in education in the Duluth Public Schools. 1984

Girl Scouts - Northern Pine Council Endowment Fund ensures funds for the future of Girl Scouting. 1986

Goodwill Future Fund was created to realize the advantages of broader investment management and gain greater visibility for Goodwill Industries. 1995

Greater Proctor Area Scholarship Foundation Fund provides greater visibility and support for the foundation and its many scholarships. 2004

Hartley Nature Center Endowment Fund provides a resource to further the environmental education programs and stewardship activities of the Hartley Nature Center. 2008

Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra Endowment Fund supports the continued growth of the LSCO summer concert series. This endowment will enhance the LSCO’s innovative programming and audience development. 1997

Lakeview Christian Academy Fund provides a solid financial foundation for the Academy so that its families and the community benefit from its vision of providing academic excellence in a Christ-centered educational environment. 2009

Lakewood Elementary School Foundation Fund supports the foundation’s mission to enhance the quality of educational opportunities for Lakewood Elementary School and Lakewood Montessori Preschool students. 2014

Lighthouse for the Blind Endowment Fund was established to realize the advantages of broader investment management and to gain greater visibility for the Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind. 1998

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FUNDSJean Hustad Scholarship Fund recognizes the academic achievements of female students who have lived in Duluth for three or more years and attend school (including home schools) in the city of Duluth. 2014

Gus and Henrietta Hill Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for postsecondary education to Duluth East High School graduates. The Fund was created in memory of Roger C. Hill, Jr. 2000

Iron River Lions Club Marie Larson Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students in the Iron River, Wisconsin area so they can pursue their goals of higher education. 2016

Greg Irons Award Fund honors the tenets and beliefs of Greg Irons by rewarding the efforts of Duluth Public Schools’ students and the teachers who help them succeed. 1990

Jackson Club Scholarship Fund provides awards for postsecondary education, including college and vocational training, to seniors from Hermantown High School. 2005

Cory Jam Memorial Award Fund—created with gifts from family and friends, provides a scholarship for a Duluth East High School graduate. Special distributions from this Fund also provides program support payments to the Boy Scouts—Glen Avon Troup #9. 1988

Harold and Laura Jorgenson Memorial Scholarship Fund honors Harold and Laura Jorgenson by helping to fund the college education of graduates of Duluth public schools and/or Ely Memorial High School who intend to major in Environmental Science or Social Work, with particular emphasis on students who would be the first of their family to attend college. 2014

Lake Superior Medical Society Tilderquist Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for students attending the University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth. 2005

Fred C. and Mary H. Lewis Scholarship Fund provides assistance for deserving, needy students who could not otherwise afford to attend Marshall School, a private college preparatory school in Duluth. 1999

Fred C. and Mary H. Lewis UMD MBA Scholarship Fund provides assistance to students from the Duluth/Superior area to attend University of Minnesota Duluth’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. 2008

Carol and John Lilyquist Registered Nursing Scholarship Fund funds one year of tuition for an individual enrolled in a non-baccalaureate degree nursing program which will lead to licensure as a registered nurse. 2015

Emile H. Mathis II Scholarship Fund supports students majoring in art at the University of Wisconsin–Superior. 2012

Ronald Joseph Mathis Scholarship Fund supports students majoring in art at the University of Wisconsin–Superior. 2012

Minnesota Power Community Involvement Scholarship Fund provides assistance for high school seniors within Minnesota Power’s service area who are active volunteers in their communities. 1998

Minnesota Power New Generation Scholarship Fund provides assistance to full-time college students who reside in Minnesota Power’s service area and major in a qualifying field of study. 2007

Minnesota Section, Society of Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Scholarship Fund provides scholarships, internships, and/or loans to individuals for the undergraduate study of engineering, giving priority to those who express an interest in working in the mining industry in Minnesota. 1997

Modern Woodmen of America Scholarship Fund, established by the Duluth Camp No. 2341, provides assistance to the nontraditional student in financial need. 1988

Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Scholarship Fund for Late Bloomers provides financial assistance for students with potential from the public high schools in Duluth. The award may be used for postsecondary education, including four-year colleges, universities and graduate schools. 1999

Hubert A. Nelson Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for Duluth and Superior high school seniors who intend to major in business or accounting at University of Minnesota Duluth or the University of Wisconsin–Superior. 1995

Amelia and Emanuel Nessell Family Scholarship Fund established as a memorial, provides assistance for students in financial need, with priority consideration to Jewish applicants. 1997

Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund provides the nearly 2,000 scholarship recipients with an opportunity to return gifts to the community. 2008

Richard B. Pearson Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students graduating from the Duluth public schools who are pursuing an elementary or secondary education degree. 2006

FUNDSWilliam E. Barto Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to high school seniors of Duluth and Superior who plan to major in the arts and attend the University of Minnesota Duluth or the University of Wisconsin–Superior. 1995

Bernard B. and Mary L. Brusin Scholarship Fund provides renewable scholarships to Jewish and Roman Catholic students for college or vocational training. 1987

Kathryn A. Bullyan Scholarship Fund provides recognition for volunteerism on the part of graduating seniors from Hermantown High School. 2010

Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship Fund awards a college scholarship to a student from Koochiching County who is interested in pursuing a career in the criminal justice system. 2013

Allen Butler Minority Law Enforcement Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to people of color to begin or continue law enforcement training at a postsecondary institution. 1996

Peter Bye Family Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for medical school students attending the University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth, who are pursuing Family Practice. Priority shall be given to those students demonstrating a commitment to serve rural/small towns in the region for a minimum of five years upon completion of their medical degree. 2014

Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students of the Duluth/Superior area so that they can pursue their goals in higher education. 2009

Duluth Airmen Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to the children of 148th Fighter Wing personnel who are attending institutions of higher education. 2014

Duluth Building & Construction Trades Council Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to children of members of unions affiliated with the Duluth Building Trades Council. 2000

Duluth Central High School Alumni Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for postsecondary education to Duluth public high school students who reside in the geographic area originally served by Duluth Central High School. The student must demonstrate qualities of fine character, consideration for others, perseverance and desire to succeed. The Fund was originally established as the George A. Beck Scholarship Fund by the Class of 1944 of Duluth Central High School. 1999

Duluth Central Sports Association Legacy Scholarship Fund provides awards to graduating athletes of Duluth public high schools who reside in the geographic area originally served by Duluth Central High School. 2010

Duluth Lions Club Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for higher education to graduating seniors who attend high schools within the City of Duluth. A prime criterion for selection is a student's involvement in community through volunteer activities. 2017

Julie Enberg Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to female undergraduate athletes at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The Fund was established to honor Julie’s dedication to sports, especially hockey, and her commitment to both her community and the University of Minnesota Duluth. 2001

Fox 21 Strength in the Community Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to deserving students in the Fox 21 viewing area who are pursuing higher education. 2016

Peter M. Gargano Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to the children and grandchildren of the employees of Ulland Brothers. Students receive assistance for postsecondary education at colleges, universities and vocational schools. 1992

Gernander Scholarship Fund provides assistance for postsecondary education to seniors of Denfeld High School with good character who combine athletic and academic accomplishments. 1998

Colonel Lawrence H. Golberg Aviation Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Vietnam War era pilot, Lawrence Golberg, by providing scholarships for postsecondary pilot training in the Duluth area. 2003

Patricia S. Gustafson ‘56 Memorial Scholarship Fund awards a renewable scholarship to a graduating female senior from Denfeld or Marshall School who exemplifies the life of Patricia Gustafson. 2007

Jeanne H. Hemmingway Scholarship Fund provides assistance to high school seniors in Lake, Cook and St. Louis counties to attend the University of Minnesota Duluth. 199022 23

FUNDSG. Scott Ransom Scholarship Fund of the Duluth/Superior Alpine Club provides financial awards for expenses associated with pursuing a competitive ski experience. 2005

Dr. Mark Rathke Family Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship to a Marshall School senior who has demonstrated school and/or community involvement, leadership qualities and hard-working behavior. 1999

Steve Rolland Youth Peacemaker Award Fund honors youth who undertake community peacemaking activities. 1996

Jack and Mary Rowe Memorial Scholarship Fund rewards the academic excellence of Duluth, Hermantown and Proctor public high school students who will pursue a career in engineering. 2007

Lawrence E. and Mabel Jackson Rudberg Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for postsecondary education to Two Harbors and Duluth high schools' seniors. Special distributions from the Fund also support a non-profit program in the area. 1998

Saturn Systems Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to outstanding seniors from high schools located in seventeen surrounding counties who intend to pursue a degree in computer science at the University of Minnesota Duluth. 2010

Kenneth and Concetta Schoen Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for students with potential from the public high schools in Duluth. The award may be used for postsecondary education. 2008

Scott Scholarship Fund benefits graduates of Independent School District #166 - Cook County High School who are named as valedictorian or salutatorian each year. 2014

Phil Shykes Memorial Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship to a Hermantown High School senior. The recipient is chosen on the basis of financial need, community service and determination to pursue a higher education. 1999

Small Business Education Scholarship Fund encourages the creation and retention of jobs through a scholarship program geared to strengthen the management skills of those in small business. 1987

Walter and Anna Soneson Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for Duluth public high school graduates of the Protestant faith. Scholarships are granted to students who will attend college in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana or Illinois. 2013

Jean Quinn Sullivan Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students majoring in education at University of Wisconsin–Superior, with priority given to those who express an interest in elementary education. 1997

John A. Sullivan Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for students majoring in education at the University of Wisconsin–Superior. 1996

Superior East High All-Class Reunion Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship to a graduate of Superior East High School or their descendant. 1985

Charlotte Ulland Scholarship Fund for Girls provides assistance for girls who will graduate from public high schools on Lake Superior’s North Shore and continue their studies at a public college or university in Minnesota. 2009

Richard “Rick” Roy Washburn Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students who are planning a career in construction and live in a community where Ulland Brothers, Inc. operates. 2009

Robert B. and Sophia Whiteside Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to seniors of Duluth high schools who give evidence of academic excellence, high character, demonstrated leadership and promise of contributing to the betterment of society. 1995

Kate Zinn Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students from St. Croix and Northwestern High Schools in Douglas County for careers working with children and/or teenagers. 2002

Apostle Islands Area

Field of InterestApostle Islands Area Community Fund actively promotes private giving for the public good of the Apostle Islands area. 2000

The following funds, part of the Apostle Islands area family of funds, address the changing needs of the region served by the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund:

Albrecht-Vogt Family Fund Dr. Michael and Deanna Asbell Family Fund Bodin Family Fund Cleveland Family Fund Collins Family Fund Helen DeHaven Bush Family Fund Tom and Roxanne Frizzell Family Fund G.R.A.C.E. Fund Joanne B. Hadland Family Fund Ole J. and Ingeborg Hadland Family Fund Hartnett-Helm Family Fund Homeward Bound Fund Kierland-Henry Family Fund Bill and Marilyn Larson Family Fund Eric and Laurel Lein Family Fund Ann and Dave Locey Family Fund Loon Commons McCormick-Morin Family Fund John S. Meier Family Fund Edward and Dawn Michael Family Fund Jerry and Mary Phillips Family Fund Walt and Lin Pomeroy Family Fund Tom and Liz Purcell Family Fund Gene and Carole Qualle Family Fund Larry A. Reiten Family Fund Chris and Helen Roland Family Fund Robert and Carolyn Sneed Family Fund Bell Southmayd Lamont Family Fund

Robert Tucker Family Fund Vogt Scott Madeline Island Fund

Apostle Islands Area Community Impact Fund, created by an Otto Bremer Foundation matching challenge, is used for operations and/or grantmaking. 2009

2016 Natural Disaster Immediate Response Fund, part of the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund and Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund family of funds, responds to the harm caused in Ashland and Bayfield counties by the flood of July 11, 2016 and storm of July 21, 2016 focusing on early recovery. 2016

Grutzner Madeline Island Fund supports non-profit organizations serving Madeline Island and its residents. 2006

Human Rights Fund supports projects that promote tolerance and combat bigotry, racism and discrimination in the Apostle Islands area. 2000

Michael Madeline Island Fund was established to sustain the quality of life on Madeline Island through its support of non-profit organizations located in or serving Madeline Island. 2013

Miskwaabikaang Fund (Red Cliff Fund) grants to Red Cliff nonprofits which serve that community with programs and services that contribute to the traditional values of the Ojibwe way of life through its arts, language, medicinal foods and ceremonies. 2012

West Wind Fund encourages preservation in Bayfield, Wisconsin by providing grants for preservation projects particularly relating to building or rebuilding/ reimagining historic sites and/or protecting historic places on public lands. 2014

Donor Advised Animal-Assisted Therapy Fund allows the donor to participate actively in the grant-making process with a focus on animal-assisted therapy for people of all ages with mental, emotional, developmental and psychological challenges, all in the memory of Cordelia Anne Brinton. 2013

Peter M. and Betty W. Rogers Fund allows the donor to participate actively in the grant-making process. 2007

Alexandra Smith Fund—In Support of Native American Treaty Rights supports programs that create understanding, appreciation and promotion of Native American/Indigenous People treaty rights and programs that support leadership opportunities. 2014

Designated Apostle Islands Area Community Operating Fund supports activities of the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund. 2000

Apostle Islands Area Community Program Services Fund provides direct support for the operating costs of the Apostle Islands Area Community Foundation. 2002

Apostle Islands Bremer Operating Fund supports activities of the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund. 2009

Martin Hanson Conservation Endowment Fund supports the Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Inc. 2008

Organizational Endowment Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation Fund supports the foundation’s mission to provide a quality, affordable outdoor recreation experience that renews and enhances the lives of people in the Chequamegon Bay area. 2007

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Cook County Area

Field of InterestCook County Community Fund actively promotes private giving for the public good of the Cook County area. 2003

The following funds, part of the Cook County area family of funds, address the changing needs of the region served by the Cook County Community Fund:

Mike and Nancy Carlson Family Fund Surbaugh Family Fund

Donor AdvisedScott Hawkins Fund allows the donor to participate actively in the grant-making process. 2006

DesignatedCook County Community Temporary Fund will support the activities of the Cook County Community Fund. 2004

Cook County Food Shelf Endowment Fund ensures food resources for in-need residents of Cook County. 2013

Frank G. DiMaio Fund mission is to encourage and enable organizations serving women who are experiencing violence in their lives in the Cook County area. 2007

Harris Family Fund provides support to nine non-profit organizations designated by the donors. 2006

Beverly R. Uhrhammer Memorial Library Fund provides funds to the Grand Marais Public Library for purchasing high-quality children’s printed books to add to circulation. 2005

Organizational EndowmentBirch Grove Foundation Fund supports programs and services to the west end of the Cook County community in the areas of training, education, recreation, health and wellness for all ages. 2005

Cook County Higher Education Fund supports the programs of Cook County Higher Education. 2006

Grand Marais Public Library Fund supports the continued operations of the Grand Marais Public Library. 2006

North House Folk School Endowment Fund ensures the school’s permanent financial viability and makes the campus an even more dynamic place to learn. 2006

Tofte Historical Society Fund supports the continued operations of the Tofte Historical Society. 2006

Violence Prevention Center Fund supports the Center’s mission of eliminating domestic and sexual violence against women, men, children and their families in Cook County. 2004

WTIP Community Radio Fund supports an independent public community radio station with a mission to foster and build community connections, educate and inform the public and provide entertainment through its broadcasts. 2004

ScholarshipDaniel Patrick Riley Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial support to graduates of Cook County High School, in Grand Marais, who wish to pursue an education in Liberal Arts. 2010

Eveleth Area

Field of InterestEveleth Area Community Foundation Fund seeks to enhance and improve the quality of life in the Eveleth area and encourages others to do the same. 2008

The following fund, part of the Eveleth area family of funds, addresses the changing needs of the region served by the Eveleth Area Community Fund:

Lee J. Lundgren Fund is an affiliated family fund which helps support its mission by providing flexible earnings which can adapt to the changing needs of the community. 2017

Donor AdvisedEveleth 4th of July Fund supports the Eveleth 4th of July Committee and its ability to continue to provide 4th of July events in the City of Eveleth. 2010

John and Carol Mayasich and Family Fund allows the donor to participate actively in the grant-making process. 2012

DesignatedEveleth Area Community Foundation Operating Fund supports the operations of the Eveleth Area Community Foundation. 2008

ScholarshipsFrank L. Barrows and Frank L. Barrows II Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Frank L. Barrows and Frank L. Barrows II by awarding a college scholarship to a student from Eveleth-Gilbert Senior High School. 2014

David Hartley Fund provides support to students of the Eveleth-Gilbert area who plan a career in engineering, a mining-related field or in conservation/environmental sciences. 2017

COMMUNITY FUNDSBayfield Carnegie Library Fund supports the continued operations for Bayfield’s beloved community institution. The Library’s new Strategic Plan, which established the new mission statement to be the community’s “compass for curious minds,” makes this endowment a priority. The library wants to be there for the curious minds now and into the future. 2015

Bayfield Community Education Foundation Fund supports the agency’s mission to facilitate achievement of educational excellence by students attending schools located within the Bayfield School District. 2001

Bayfield Heritage Association Fund supports the agency’s mission to promote awareness, appreciation and preservation of Bayfield’s distinctive history. 2001

CORE Endowment Fund supports the organization in bringing together community and families to meet the needs of seniors in the northern communities of the Bayfield Peninsula. 2007

Don Albrecht Maritime History Endowment Fund, part of the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund family of funds, is designed to share the maritime traditions of Bayfield and the Apostle Islands with the general public by preserving the region’s rich maritime history and tradition, educating residents and visitors about the vibrant economic and cultural influence of Lake Superior, enhancing the experience of visitors to Bayfield. 2016

Madeline Island/LaPointe Community Clinic Fund provides assistance to the clinic for their daily operations. 2011

Madeline Island Public Library Fund was established to assist the Library in their services to Madeline Island residents. 2011

St. John’s United Church of Christ Fund supports the continued operations for St. John’s United Church of Christ. 2015

ScholarshipNorthern Wisconsin Outdoor Experiential Education Fund provides financial assistance to residents of Chequamegon Bay communities so they may participate in high-quality outdoor education programs that provide transformative experiences in a natural outdoor setting. 2017

Chequamegon Bay Area

Field of InterestChequamegon Bay Area Community Fund actively promotes private giving for the public good in the Ashland region. Through its local advisory board, the Fund works to attract and manage a permanent endowment to address the area’s changing needs. 2012

The following funds, part of the Chequamegon Bay Area family of funds, address the changing needs of the region served by the Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund:

Michael and Karen Ruedi Crowell Fund Hagstrom Family Fund Kevin O. Hunt Fund Sharon A. and Karl G. Nelson Fund Mary Trettin and Michael A. Miller Fund Jeff and Kris Von Holzen Family Fund

Donor AdvisedDave Olson and Kathryn Grafsgaard Family Fund provides grant funding for educational and charitable purposes as advised by the donor. 2015

DesignatedAshland Education Fund was created to help benefit programs designed to improve education in the Ashland, Wisconsin school district geographical boundaries and is affiliated with the Chequamegaon Bay Area Community Fund. 2015

Chequamegon Bay Area Operating Fund, part of the Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund family of funds, supports the activities of the Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund. 2016

Chequamegon Bay Area Program Services Endowment Fund was created to benefit the operations of the Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund now and in the future. 2013

Chequamegon Bay Bremer Operating Fund supports the activities of the Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund. 2011

Organizational EndowmentLake Superior Big Top Chautauqua Blue Canvas Fund provides funds for the periodic replacement of the Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua tent. 2001

Lincoln Community Forest Forever Fund, part of the Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund family of funds, exists to help facilitate the conservation and enjoyment of the Lincoln Community Forest. 2016

Washburn Community Education Foundation Fund supports the agency’s mission to facilitate achievement of educational excellence by students attending schools located within the Washburn School District. 2012

ScholarshipNorthern Wisconsin Teacher Education Scholarship Fund, part of the Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund family of funds, provides financial assistance to students from the communities around Chequamegon Bay seeking an education degree at Northland College. 2016

Albert H. Roffers Athletic Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to graduating seniors of Ashland High School who have made a valuable contribution to the high school’s athletic program. 201526 27

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Two Harbors Area

Field of InterestTwo Harbors Area Fund enhances the quality of life of Two Harbors’ area residents. 1998

The following funds, part of the Two Harbors area family of funds, address the changing needs of the region served by the Two Harbors Area Community Fund:

Wallace and Ellen Johnson Family Fund The Lake Bank Fund Lyle and Trish Northey Family Fund

Two Harbors Major Project Fund provides support to the Two Harbors Area Fund in implementing a major project that promotes “Quality of Life” for Two Harbors residents. 2008

Donor AdvisedLaBounty Family Fund provides assistance to projects which promote economic development in the Two Harbors area. 2001

DesignatedTwo Harbors Area Celebration Fund, part of the Two Harbors Area Fund family of funds, was created through a generous donation to fund a celebration in honor of the donors who helped achieve the Fund’s $1 million fund-raising goal. 2016

Ruth E. Ferguson Charitable Fund supports the operation and purchase of books for the Two Harbors Public Library. 2006

Two Harbors Area Operating Fund supports the activities of the Two Harbors Area Fund. 1999

ScholarshipSuperior Shores Resort Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students from the Lake Superior School District who are pursuing a career in the hospitality industry. 2008

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The following individuals, families, companies and organizations contributed to the Community Foundation between January 1 and December 31, 2017. Gifts were gratefully received through establishment of a new fund, contributing to an unrestricted fund, adding to an existing fund, or making an in-kind donation and are listed as requested.

Anonymous-Multiple Donors2017 Eveleth Area Community Foundation Fund Board2017 Two Harbors Area Fund Advisory Board2nd Delta Foundation3M MES Team; MTD Management TeamMark and Lisa Abeles-AllisonEmily AhachichTom AhonenJason and Deb AklLynda and Darwin AlarJennifer E. AlbrechtLois AlbrechtMs. Jane AlecksonDave and Kathy AllenKay AllenDebbie and Brad AlmRandi AlreckNicholas AlworthAmerican Legion Post 109Brad and Susan AndersonJan and Dave AndersonBonnie and Gordy AndersonShar and Jim AndersonJames and Peggy AndersonJon and Deborah AndersonRichard AndersonCarin Skoog and Ross AndersonTerry and Heidi AndersonElizabeth AndreAngry Trout Cafe

Anonymous Friend FundApostle Island CruisesApostle Islands Historic .............. Preservation ConservancyArcelor MittalRobin and Brian AronenArrowhead Electric Cooperative, Inc.Arthur Chapman Law FirmMary AsbachRebecca and Paul AystaLaura and Paul BachschneiderBacklund RealtyMike and Jo BaileyBarbara and Thomas BaldricaBank of America Matching GiftsLinda S. BarnesTony and Marge BartovichKaren BasinaKathleen and Patrick BastianelliJohn and Sue BathkeEric Hans BaumanCity of BayfieldBayfield Community Education ..... Foundation, Inc.The Bayfield InnVal and Marcia BazzaniMike and Dar BeardCassandra and Kevin BeardsleyJulie BeauregardMark and Pat BelknapThomas G. and Mary M. Bell, IIIBenchmark Engineering, IncTracy Benson and Peter Kavanaugh

Michael C. BergDr. Brian K. BergeronBrian and Sandra BergersonJan Hassel BergmanGregory BergnerMary Helen and William BergschniederTammie L. BerndThe Estate of William and Loretta BerrymanBeth’s Fudge & GiftsBetty’s PiesJanet Bewley and David SaetreChet and Judy BiancoAnn V. BironGary Black and Celeste Curley- BlackIrene H. BlakelyDan and Suzanne BlankMyra and Ernie BlissDavid and Cynthia BlombergKim BlonigenBlue Water RealtyBluefin Bay/Surfside/Temperance LandingBeta BodinDr. Bernhard BoeckerPaul and Michelle BoeningMs. Kaitlyn BohlinJohn and Jo BollSue BomanEd and Peggy BonachLouise Bonach

Mary and Bridgette BorekJohn and Barb BottgerDr. James and Mrs. Dee BoulgerCharlotte A. BoydSusan and Barry BoyerPhilip G. Bradley Family TrustScott and Lorrie BradtKathy and John BrayMary Sweval and John BreeseChris and Diane BreilieBremer Bank, N.A.Peter and Carla BremnerAndy BriscoeKenneth M. Bro and Becky J. BrownAllen and Suzi BrownBuck’s Hardware HankPaul and Vikki BuckleyJeannie P. BucknerMark and Kate BugherLee and Jim BujoldWayne and Linda BurggraaffBurlington Northern Spill Trust FundElizabeth M. BurnsBurns Family FoundationRichard R. and Elizabeth M. BurnsPat and Bill BurnsMyron BursheimWilliam and Edna BushBill and Nancy BusseyC. G. Bretting ManufacturingJeff and Sue CadwellRebecca A. Campbell and Mr. James E. ZornKirt and Jean CampionBrian Capps and Nyasha SpearsJennifer L. CareyMargaret A. Cargill Foundation

Carol and Stephen CarlsonGerald and Carol CarlsonMike CarlsonBarbara L. CarpenterJune C. CarterDick and Jody CarverDean CaspersonAlan and Sandy CavallinCF DesignRick and Darlene CharboneauDon and Connie ChaseChana and Al ChechikJoel and Marc Chechik and FamiliesKaren D. CheethamChequamegon Bay Area Community ...... Fund Grant WorkshopJames and Carol ChiabottiDr. Diane ChristelPat and Betty ChristelCarol ChristensenAnn and Donn ChristensenGary ChristensenJudy and Ron CimpermanJames and Nancy ClarkRicky M. ClarkAlison J. ClarkeNancy ClaypoolClayton Jackson McGhie Memorial, Inc.Coach Armstrong Consulting, LLCRandi and Bryan ColeBarry and Jean CollinsCommunity Opportunity FundJohn P. and JoAnn G. CongdonMarian CongdonRandy and Merna ConnerMs. Patricia M. ConnollyHartley Conrad

Cooperative Light & PowerCalvin and Renee CossalterDennis and Chris CossalterKyle Costley and Jennifer MillerSheila CoyleCraig City CouncilEddie CrawfordDale and Kathryn CremersJohn and Sarah CronWilliam J. CrononMichael Crowell and Karen Ruedi CrowellJim and Kathy CroyleClaire CullenLarry and Lisa CumpstonCW TechnologyDoug and Joan CybelaMargaret and William DahlofColleen Daly and Nathan MeyerKathleen and Joseph DalyDr. Theresa Smith and Mr. Mark DanielsonJerry and Brooke DarbyJ. DarioLynn Dart-Nelson and Bradley NelsonDavid Hartley TrustMalcolm B. DavyDennis DawsonDwight and Georgia DayGregory DelichMadeline DelichAmy and David DemmerJim and Chris DennisonGerald and Sue DePerryElizabeth and Scott DeWolfeJohn and Gayle DibleyJulie A. Dickson

Susan and Kevon DietelBill and Connie Dinandiscoverpc.NETTom and Mary DoughertyDouglas County Disaster and Welfare FundKymberly DrainDream Machines Motor ClubKathy and Gary DrobnickTim and Linda DrobnickMark and Pamela DryerDuluth Airmen FoundationDuluth Building and Construction Trades CouncilCity of Duluth Employees Payroll DeductionDuluth Edison Charter School Legacy ..... Foundation FundDuluth Kidney Services, LLCDuluth Lions ClubDuluth News TribuneSally DunnMr. and Mrs. Steven DunnRobert J. Dunne Jr.Durfey Company IncorporatedBob Durfey and Ann BarthelemyJulie EckelsEcosystem Investment PartnersDr. Bonnie K. EdwardsRodney E. EdwardsMr. Wayne A. EdwardsJoe Ehlers and Sarah NelsonMitch EideTom and Joanne EllisonBridget and Richard EmeryAnna Engfer and Jared JohnsonRonald L. and Vicky S. Ercolani

2017 CONTRIBUTORS2017 CONTRIBUTORS

2017 CONTRIBUTORS2017 CONTRIBUTORS

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Ms. Cathy EricksonRyan and Joanne ErspamerSteven and Donna EsalaLeallan Estrem and Beth AlexanderEveleth 4th of July CommitteeEveleth HS Class of 1962Eveleth HS Class of 1972Avis EvensonWilliam and Kathryn EwensLeslie FalconerFamily Service Sharing FundJay and Mary FergusonDavid and Suzanne FerroniDonald FerroniAstrit FetahiNan FeyKaren and John FillenworthFirst National Bank of GilbertTerrance J. FlahertyW. D. and Alyce FlahertySusan FlanniganJerry FletcherFlint GroupFloating Medical MayhemJane FlueckigerGlenn and Celeste ForbesDick Forbort Trojan Legacy Golf ScrambleFord Dealers Advertising Fund Twin Cities Region, IncFord Motor CompanyRich FordJim and Marlys ForsmanMrs. Marjorie ForteJohn M. and Susan F. FoschiFriends of the Lincoln Community ForestTom and Roxanne Frizzell

Fryberger Law FirmDavid and Barbara GaddieWarren and Beth GallBob GarnettPooja GeisenRick and Colleen GeisenThomas H. GenzMr. Ryan GerisJames Giblin, Jr. and Kathy GiblinJulie and Craig GilbertsonTom and Sue GilpinRichard M. GiorgiRegis C. GlumacRuth and Bruce GoetzDavid and Lisa GoldbergGeorge and Liz GoldfarbAndy and Molly GoldfineMrs. Beverly B. GoldfineAurora and Ken GoldfineAnn Marie Golob-RandJoan Goodhue and Russel ArlottaBill and Barbara GoverPaul W. GoverPeter and Sally GramesGrand Marais State BankRichard and Diana GrangerDon and Gerry GrantE. Grayce Charitable Fund of the .............. American Endowment FoundationCurt and Sheryl GraysonRichard and Linda GraysonMeghan Green - New York LifeGregory S. and Barbara J. Miller Charitable Lead TrustMichael P. GrossmanDr. Eric and Barbara Grutzner

Janice and Fritz GrutznerKris and Fritz GrutznerGulbranson Excavating Co.Greg and Debra GundersonJack Gunderson and Linda JorgensonJody GundersonAnn Doberstein and Brent GurtekShannon GustafsonJack and Jean GuyClifford HadlandSolveig R. HadlandJudy and George HaeckerMr. and Mrs. James HagstromDavid and Virginia HahnMarion and Francis HakeKaren Halbersleben and Jack MillerJeffery and Paula HallGary and Barbara HamiltonDavid Hammer and Miaki HabukaLeslie and Jim HampKeith A. and Lynne J. HamreHanft Fride, A Professional AssociationAaron and Jennifer HansenJean Hansen and Joseph ZirnSteve HansenAl and Sally HanserMr. John L. HansonDavid and Ilona HarjuAnthony and Robin HarkonenPeter and Carol HarrisMadeline and Tom HartMarilyn HartigRichard H. and Nancy HarveyRonda and Ross HarveyWilliam J. HarveyJoan and Michael Hatlestad

John and Regina HawkinsonBill HeartMs. Carina HeblLisa and Daniel HeblGina and David HeckSusan HedmanHoward and Bonnie Gay HedstromAnne and Peter HeegaardTom and Janine HeffelfingerHegardt FoundationBrad and Tammy HejdaMichael and Liz HendersonAlden and Arlene HendricksonHelen S. HendricksonMarcia and Burke HenryJanice and Paul HenselDavid and Madelaine RekemeyerAndy and Kitty HerriottMr. and Mrs. Kelvin HerstadTim and Cheryl HicksCarol HillRichard HillMaggie and Matt HillmerKaren W. HitesCathy and Brian HitiCharles and Lynn HitiMr. and Mrs. Robert HjortJerry and Chris HoelJonathan and Stacy HoelMiriam HofJohn and Betsy HolcombPatricia HollidayNancy HolmgrenGlen HoltPatra HolterMary Jo and Wm. Holzhaeuser

Hometown ElectricHometown FocusBillie HoopmanDeborah L. HoppSara and Matt HudsonCindy and Gary HultmanHungry Jack OutfittersGina and Jeffrey HunsingerKevin O. HuntMary and Stan HunterTerry and Ann HuntrodsKaren and Cory HusuJoyce R. HusuWillis and Betty IronsMary Lou and Pat IrvineISD#709 - Duluth Public SchoolsLinda OlsenPaul IversenHelena Jackson and Douglas DunhamStuart and Sharon JacksonM K JacobsSandy Jacobsen and Dean HedstromDraper and Molly JaffrayLauren and Linda JallenKimberly and Mark JamThe Jamar CompanySylvia B. JamarTeresa JandreyJane and Jack JarnisBill Jarvi and Diane GarciaCam and Ruth JaysonKathryn Jensen and Bob BloecherPeter and Mary JeronimusJohn Meglen Auto Service, Inc.Alan and Dorothy JohnsSarah and George JohnsBrian and Janice Johnson

Ms. Dee A. JohnsonDon and Laviere JohnsonJohnson, Killen & Seiler, P.A.Lenore M. JohnsonMr. Mark S. JohnsonCharlene and Nels JohnsonTerrance and Louise JohnsonWallace and Ellen JohnsonEd JohnstonJola and Sopp ExcavatingBrad and Janelle JonesPatricia and Stephen JonesThomas F. JordanNiel JosephsonMs. Leanne JoynesArt and Martha KaemmerStephen and Pamela KairiesAmy A. KalmonCarolyn and Karl KannebergTom and Ellen KasulisJana KayserLori KeelerFaris and Bonnie KeelingHilary Keller and Andrew TherriaultSusan Headley KellerSuzanne K. KelleyPeter and Shelly KempBruce and Sue KerfootCarl and Laurie KerschenPeter F. KerzeKaren and Robert KestiAnn and James KilbrideElaine KillenJane Hartley KingstonDavid Kirby and Anne WhitworthLarry and Sheryl KlancherRon and Dianne Klancher

Ryan KlapmeierDavid and Judy KlimaMary Ellen and Stuart KnappmillerKnights of Columbus Council 2583Annette and Michael KnutsonKimberly and John KochBobo and Annette KochevarRoger KochevarDr. A. A. KoellerJoel and Catherine KoemptgenKeith Koenning and Patricia MurphyFred and Lou Anne KoerschnerMargie KoivunenMs. Shirley KokalKoke’s MotelMr. and Mrs. Ernest KorpelaGreg and Coralyn KoschinskaAnthony J. KotnikKaren Kozie and Bill RouteKrech Ojard & Associates, Inc.Karen Kritta and David SaethreDale and Kathleen KrogMr. and Mrs. David A. KropidConstance KrtinichPat and Phil KruseJonathan M. KucheraTom Kvanbeck and Terri WagnerKwik Trip, Inc.Marina Lachecki and Jim KaspersonBernard and Rose Marie LacherJames and Anne LacyTerry and Debbie LaineStephanie L. LaitalaThe Lake BankDrs. Lucy Grina and Michael OverendLake Superior MagazineMr. Clarence E. LaLiberte

Cathy and Timothy LampeMs. Catherine LangeDaral LangeBob and Doris LarkinCatharine J. LarsenCarole and Don LarsonMs. Marian J. LarsonMilt and Sharon LarsonJudith and Peter LaTourGreg LavatoPaul LavatoStacy LaVres and Mary TennisJohn and Lizette LawienLawrence B. Wietman TrustMark and Donna LeeseRobert and Frances LeffTeresa and Larry LehtinenRobert and Charlotte LeifEric and Laurel LeinMike and Liz LenichKim LeonRoss and Diane LeRoyMr. Daniel K. Lew and Ms. Maypakou LyDale S. LewisLiberty Wealth Management of Raymond James & Associates, Inc.Laura and Earl LimaChet LindskogJohn and Bette LitchyJohn LockerSeth and Laurena LocknerDoug and Mary LogelandSandra J. LokenJudith Lokken-StromCarol and Ron LoPrestiLouisiana-Pacific FoundationLundgren Motors Inc.

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Mrs. Marcy LundgrenA. J. Lupa TrustMary R. Lupa TrustBill LurtonLutsen Mountains CorporationLutsen Resort CompanyTom and Mary LydenJoan C. LynchScott and Susan LyonsLarry and Julie MacDonaldNorm and Lisa MaciverWarren and Linda MackKathleen and Richard MackeyMadeline Island Ferry Line, Inc.Helen and Bob MairsJohn and Susan MalevichShannon and John MalovrhMalton ElectricJudy ManleyJon and Laura MarcacciniMichael and Kara MarcacciniMarkel CorporationRyan and Nikki MartindaleMary and Gary MarwickMary H. Rice FoundationAllen MathewsEmile H. Mathis II Family TrustPamela and Dennis MatsonLorna MattilamauricesRobert and Barbara MavecMr. Ted MayJoe M. and Sally MayasichCray McCallyBarbara and Dennis McCannMichael and Kay McCarthyKathleen McCartin

Melissa M. and Fredrick T. McCueJean McCurdyJohn and Barbara McFarlandDavid L. McGillPatrick McGranahanSteven McLachlanKevin and Shanna McLaughlinMaureen and James McLeodPaul and Barbara McLeodHoward and Nancy MeadMemorial Medical CenterJerry MeyerBeth MeyersEdward and Dawn MichaelMike and Joni Karl Family FundJay and France MillerJean and Jeffrey MillerBob MillerRoyal and Rita MillerPatrick and Jodilyn MinerMiners National BankMinnesota Automobile Dealers ................ Association (MADA)Minnesota PowerMinnesota Power Employees Credit UnionMinnesota Power FoundationPolly and David MitchellMjolnir ConstructionShayla and William MobiliaJane and Jim MoellerMorris Moen and Elaine Melby-MoenMs. Mardell MoffettJim and Karen MohrDavid MontgomeryDebbie Motley

Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt ............ Charitable FundMark MungerJohn and Jan MurphyMary MurphyRachael MyersVicki and Frederick NafeyNational Bank of CommerceGreg and Tracey NearyHeidi Nelson and James WebsterKarl and Shari NelsonMarilyn and Karmen NelsonMr. Robert NelsonJudith A. NewmanMarguerite and Kim NewmanRobert and Karen NewstromJames E. and Betsy Knode NewtonMs. Joanne M. NicholsBernice NixonMay and Vern NordlingKarin A. NorlenLutheran Church Endowment FundNorth Shore Federal Credit UnionNorth Shore Oil and Propane, Inc.North Shore PharmacyLyle and Trish NortheyNorthshore Steel, Inc.Karen S. NovachekPaul and Dianne NussbaumJohn and Judy NyhusRod and Peggy O’BeyMary D. O’BrienMolly O’BrienPauline O’BrienAlice B. O’ConnorTeresa M. O’ToolePaul E. Oberstar

Kim and Derek OgleNancy and Rich OjardNels J. and Sara D. OjardKaren M. OlesenNancy and Archie OlsonDave Olson and Kathy GrafsgaardJohn F. OlsonLea OlsonLee and Lora OlsonTerry and Nancy OlsonHelen OlsvikBob and Susan OlundPamela Omersa and Joyce ChapmanRuth OppedahlOrthopaedic Associates of DuluthRick and Judy OsbakkenTom and Sheila OssowskiLaurie L. OtisBethany and Christopher OwenLaura M. OwenHoward and Marlene PaapSandra and Jeff PaavolaPace Woods FoundationWilliam and Saundra PalmerMike and Veronica PalmquistRuth and Robert ParsonagePaul’s Market and CateringBob PazzelliCarl and Carol PellinP. E.O. FoundationAlex PeritzJan L. PerkinsSandra Celley PeterlinCarol and Courtney PetersonCraig and Dianne PetersonLarry and Sandra PetersonMark Peterson

Michelle PetersonPhil and Sheree PetersonMr. Timothy PetersonBen and Mary PetzGary A. PicekPeter and Linda PichettiDan and Rondi PoderzayMarcia and David PodratzWalt and Lin PomeroyThomas and Mary Alice PowellRobert Pranis and Veronica WeadockJake PutzelMr. and Mrs. William M. RaboldRadisson Hotel Duluth-HarborviewThomas and Kristen RadtkeBetty RamslandRandall CorporationDiana and Kelly RandolphJames and Suanne RanheimMolly RathkeDean Rau and Sarah LundKevin and Becky ReaganThe Redmond CompanyWendy and Richard ReeseJason ReidRepublic Bank, Inc.Forrest RettmerMary H. RiceSue RileyGordon and Mary Brigh RingbergRJ Sport & CycleHenry and Terry RobertsSteven L. RobertsonGeorgia and Gordon RobillardDebra and Reid RobillardLois and William RobillardBranden Hunner RobinsonSpencer and Judith Robnik

Laurel and Kerry RoenMark and Nancy RogersChris and Helen RolandBob and Kathy RomerTom and Cathy RootnessTom and Nancy RoseenKim and Mary RossDavid and Jo-Ann RossetterMr. and Mrs. John D. RossmillerJanet RowneyAndrine RozinkaRSI, Inc.Doreen RuhanenAnn and Wayne RussShelly Lepisto RussBob and Carole RutkaContance RyanJames and Kay RyanKeith and Laura RyskoskiMark SabettiMs. Maureen SadarStan and Tracy SadenwasserSammy’s PizzaHolly C. SampsonCharles SandersNancy and Steve SandstromDan SatranSaturn Systems, Inc.Christina and John SaurLarry and Colleen SaurSusi Saxl and Robert KramerSteve and Carlin ScanlanJamie and Diane SchaeferNichole and Jeff SchaeferSharon and H. Roger SchaverMilan and Carolyn SchmidtMilan C. SchmidtPat Schmieder and Leo Babeu

Ms. Trudi W. SchmiesLori SchneiderKenneth F. SchoenMilton Schoen and Judy CorraoGail and Patrick SchoenfelderJan and Fred SchroederRick and Robyn SchroederMaggie SchueTersenia Schuett and Keith WendtVicky and Jim SchweigerDavid and Nancy SeatonSecurity JewelersMargaret SeelyJudy SeitzMarree and Bob SeitzDonna and John SepinDebra A. SerumPatricia and Kent ShifferdJonathan and Felicia ShultzClarice and David ShusterichSheila and Fred ShusterichMs. Ruth B. SickelScott and Vicki SickelDavid and Katherine SieglerTim SiehSignature Wealth ManagementJeff SibertLiz and Carl SilvermanCaroline and Josh SimonsonMary Ann SironenMs. Mollie SiskarSivertson GalleryJan SivertsonFaith and Norman SkurSkyking Investments, LLCMrs. Dorothy SlonimDaniel SmithDr. Marjorie J. Smith

Stephen and Elizabeth SmithSuzi SmithPatrick SmythCarolyn SneedSara and Mark SneedTony SobczakWalter and Anna Soneson Scholarship TrustSonju Two Harbors, LLC.Dave and Judy SonstegardJoe and Janet SoppMary Sorensen and Rena RogersNancy and Frank SpaethTom SpaldingJonathan SpeareSpectrum Health CompaniesMichael Spencer and Patricia LenzCathleen and James SpolarichJulie Staver and John PepelnjakJames and Sheryl SternLeo and Chris SternJanet and Harvey SternatJames H. and Judith H. StewartJohn and Sharon StewartStone Harbor Wilderness SupplyAndrew Streitz and Diane DesotelleJoe and Joan StrlekarRon and Mary Ann StromTim and Julie StromRichard and Judy StrumbellNan StubenvollMs. Kim SturmSally and Stan SuckSue’s Hair Etc.Roger and Brenda SuihkonenChrissy and Joseph SummarySuperior Body Massage and SpaMr. Martin and Mrs. Patricia Surina

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William T. and Pamela S. SutherlandRon and Cindy SveeChristopher and Rebecca SwansonNancy and Richard SwansonTate and LyleJudith L. TaylorKaren and Mark TerrioLane and H. P. Baldwin Terry, Jr.Jason D. TerryRoland and Nancy TherinaJim and Carol ThomasJeffrey L. Thompson and Melanie GoldishRichard G. ThompsonRuth and Dale ThorpeMonica R. TikkanenKaren TiniJean TisonikJohn TonkovitzRoy TonkovitzKaren J. TrautDana and Mark TravagliniShirley and Edward TreadwayMary Trettin and Mike MillerRobin Trinko-RussellEllen and Jeff TroeltzschPeter Tropman and Virginia GravesPhil and Mary TroutwineDavid and Karen TrudeauMark and Karen TuckerRyan and Amy TurnerPaul and Victoria TuskanTwo Harbors Federal Credit UnionLuann Udenberg and John HansenU.S. BankUlland Brothers, Inc.William C. Ulland and Ann M. GlumacRenee Wachter

John VanDeVoortDennis and Kathy VelanderJayne and Brian VitoSteven and Nami VizankoVictor VogelJane Vogt and Mary ScottRichard and Florence VogtJeff and Kris Von HolzenJohannes and Lynne von TrappJohn VoorhisThe James and Ruthanne Vos Family ........ Gratitude Fund of InFaith Community FoundationPalma A. VossVoyageur Brewing CompanyVoyageur MotelW.A. Fisher CompanyMs. Andrea Wahman and Mr. Lee ZimmermanDr. and Mrs. Robert E. WahmanJames and Patricia WainioWalker Quality Sales Inc.Donald L. WallgrenBruce and Ritalee WaltersGeorge and Stancy WaltersWashburn Family DentistryWashburn IGAWashburn Iron Works, Inc.Robin Washington and Julia ChengAnn Watkins and Joanne CirilloAlan and Mary WatsonJudy L. WeberErik C. WedgeHope M. WedgeLoretta and Jerry WedgeNick and Sarah WedgeMark and Liz Weller

Kenneth and Shirley WellmanWells Fargo Foundation Educational ........ Matching Gift ProgramLaurie WermterWest Wisconsin Land Trust, Inc.Jim and Ann WheelerThomas B. WheelerRichard WhitemanRobert and Sophia Whiteside ScholarshipMary and Jack WichitaJim and Julie WidenBradley WiersumDan and Liz WilczekMr. and Mrs. Custer WilliamsJude WilliamsSteve and Gina WilliamsonMark E. Winberg - Merrill LynchWIPFLiBirgit and Roland WolffHoward WoodruffCarrie WoodsAnthony and Sharon YungMark Zacha, Karla Hertzog and Cathy AverillChet and Mary Ann ZadraWm ZadraAnn ZasteraJim and Mary ZastrowEdward and Shelley ZeidlerDavid and Rosemary ZlimenNed and Kathleen ZuelsdorffRenee Zurn

Apostle Islands Area Community FundIn memory ofDon AlbrechtIn honor ofColleen Daly, Attorney at LawTom and Roxanne FrizzellSusan and Claire Keller

Apostle Islands Area Community Operating FundIn memory of Ed HartigBeverly Jensch

Apostle Islands Area CommunityIn honor of Meghan Dennison

AIACF - G.R.A.C.E. FundIn honor of Al and Chana Chechik

Scott D. Anderson Leadership FundIn honor of Carol and Paul Anderson

Animal Allies Endowment FundIn memory of Ivah Sundquist

Ashwabay Outdoor Education Foundation FundIn memory of Marvin E. Hites

Bayfield Carnegie Library FundIn memory of Don AlbrechtIn honor of Dan ClarkShirley JohnsonPhil and Sheree Peterson

Chequamegon Bay Area Operating FundIn honor of theDennison Family

Chequamegon Bay Area Community FundIn memory of Adah Holman PeloquinIn honor of Greg and Pam MayTony MayRetiring CBACF Advisory Board MembersMary Trentin and Mike Miller

Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial Scholarship FundIn memory of Hou-Shyi and Theresa Cheng

Community Opportunity FundIn memory of A. J. Conley

Community Opportunity FundIn honor of Richard M. Burns

Cook County Community FundIn honor of Mrs. Norma I. Danielson

CORE Endowment FundIn memory of Marvin E. Hites

Courage Center Duluth FundIn memory of John Otto Becker

David Hartley FundIn memory of Steven S. Anderson Sr.Patricia A. ColdagelliDr. John P. GulonVal MelgeorgePatricia C. MooreWilliam “Bill” Siegel

Eveleth 4th of July FundIn memory of Patricia A. ColdagelliAggie LavatoBill McKenzieAdeline Nemgar

Eveleth Area Community Foundation FundIn memory of L. Jean AhlstrandJulia and Eugene AndersonSteve AndersonLoretta BerrymanJoe Bonach

Bradford A. BozichTheresa M. BruzenakD. Kelly CampbellDavid and Vienna CelleyPatricia A. ColdagelliRobert DelichJule ErjavecJoseph and Margaret GentileDr. John GulonJoan GulonNicholas J. Jagunich SrYvonne KingLorraine KlobucharClaire KrebsRichard and Dorothy LepistoJack and Mary MalevichLeona MarcacciniDoc MartinsonBill McKenzieVal MelgeorgeJames MuhichAdeline “Tiny” M. NemgarMarilyn RimestadFrank RozinkaLewis and Anne SabettiRose and George SadarBill SiegelBetsy SkerjancePhyllis ThiemanJim and June ThomasBarbara Turk

Gifts to honor or remember loved ones, friends, or special occasions benefit our community’s charitable purposes. Gifts may be made to any established fund, or, a special fund may be established to reflect the honored person’s life. The Community Foundation’s Book of Honor, on display in our office, lists those honored or memorialized since our inception. Memorials and Honorariums made to the following Community Foundation funds between January 1 and December 31, 2017 include:

2017 HONOR AND MEMORIAL GIFTS

Eveleth Area Community FoundationIn honor of Eric and Alexandra BonachGuy and Darlene BradtDeparting Eveleth Area Community .........Foundation Board Members; Jon .............Marcaccini, Louise Bonach, Jeff Green, Richard Harvey and Fritz KvaternikEHS Class of 1957

Eveleth Area Community Foundation Operating FundIn memory of Vickie BennettD. Kelly CampbellRodney EricksonJohn HarjuLeona MarcacciniDr. Ray MartinsonVal MelgeorgeEugene PaluskyJoan Mae RitaccoLoren SalmiBetsy Grace SkerjanceDon M. VossSonny Venne

Lee J. Lundgren FundIn memory of Lee Lundgren

Grutzner Madeline Island FundIn memory of Julia BrentonKen CadotteJohn ColeElaine FloydCarol and LoreenBob KarwathIn honor of Eric Grutzner

Fritz and Janice GrutznerJanice GrutznerKris Grutzner

Martin Hanson Conservation Endowment FundIn memory of Neil Paulsen

Initiatives General Operating FundIn memory of Gloria Hagen

Jackson Club Scholarship FundIn memory of Clyde Larson

Cory Jam Memorial AwardIn memory of Cory Jam

Fred C. and Mary H. Lewis Scholarship FundIn memory of Fred and Mary LewisMary LewisIn honor of Anne Lewis and Peter NordDon and Sally Lewis

Living Legacy FundIn memory of Katharine CoventryLouise FoschiDr. Robert GoldishSelma and Bob GoldishGloria HagenJean B. HarriesWinifred HarrisJoseph Leek Len Rudolph

Dr. Edward RyanMr. William StubenvollIn honor ofSelma and Bob Goldish Elaine KillenGuilford S Lewis and Rondi C. EricksonDan Mundt

Don Albrecht Maritime History Endowment FundIn memory of Don Albrecht

Michael Madeline Island FundIn memory of Heather Swanson

Morgan FundIn honor of Richard and Elizabeth Burns

North Shore Community SchoolIn honor of Marie BrownJeannine Engelson

G. Scott Ransom Scholarship Fund of the Duluth/Superior Alpine ClubIn memory of Ron OrlandiIn honor of Scott Ransom

Red Cliff / Miskwaabikaang FundIn honor of Mary Baker RoyAlexandra Smith

Riverfront Community FundIn memory of J. BlazevicLarry Wietman

Superior Hiking Trail Association Endowment FundIn memory of John Barone

Two Harbors Area Celebration FundIn memory of Betty Lessard

Two Harbors Area Operating FundIn memory of Adler Johnson

Two Harbors Area FundIn memory of Dave BattagliaGary BensonCarol GiacominiAdler JohnsonBetty LessardJohn NorlenJohn “Red” OlsvikKaren Soderstrom SpoonerGil Veith and Phil CookRay WidenIn honor of Bea FjeranBob OlundHelen OlsvikRose Vastila

Dale Heimbach Wheeler Memorial FundIn honor of Tom Wheeler

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23rd Veteran .......................................................................................$12,675.00A.H. Zeppa Family Foundation............................................................$14,400.00Advocates For Family Peace .................................................................$1,000.00Aitkin Education Foundation ................................................................$1,378.00Amazon Medical Project, Inc. ...............................................................$2,000.00American National Red Cross ...............................................................$2,000.00American Red Cross Serving Northern Minnesota .............................$10,263.32Animal Allies Humane Society ............................................................$13,170.00Arete Outdoor Ministries .....................................................................$1,000.00Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency ........................................$21,250.00Ashland Area Development Corporation .............................................$8,000.00Ashland Education Fund, Inc. ...............................................................$4,068.00Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation, Inc. ...................................$888.00Bad River Housing Authority ..............................................................$65,531.04Bad River Watershed Association .........................................................$2,000.00Bayfield Community Education Foundation, Inc. ...............................$10,555.00Bayfield Heritage Association, Inc. .......................................................$2,391.00Bayfield Regional Conservancy, Inc. .....................................................$5,000.00Berea College...........................................................................................$286.50Bong P-38 Fund, Inc. ...........................................................................$10,000.00Boreal Community Media ..................................................................$10,000.00Boy Scouts of America-Voyageurs Area Council ...................................$1,300.00Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland .....................................................$1,550.00Building for Women Limited Partnership .............................................$1,122.00Cable Community Farm ........................................................................$4,800.00Cable Natural History Museum ............................................................$5,000.00Can Do Canines.....................................................................................$3,000.00Care Partners of Cook County ..............................................................$3,900.00Carlton County Historical Society .........................................................$1,367.00Center City Housing Corp .....................................................................$1,500.00Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment ...............................................$9,750.00Churches United in Ministry (CHUM) .................................................$36,983.00City of Ashland .....................................................................................$1,258.00City of Duluth .....................................................................................$57,352.00City of Silver Bay ...................................................................................$2,450.00City of Two Harbors .................................................................................$405.00

Cloquet Educational Foundation ........................................................$58,570.00College of St. Scholastica ....................................................................$16,580.00Community Action Duluth ..................................................................$37,500.00Community Partners - Two Harbors Living At Home Block Nurse Program ......................................................................$13,941.00Companies to Classrooms Duluth ........................................................$2,281.00Concordia Language Villages ...................................................................$165.15Cook County Council on Aging .............................................................$1,000.00Cook County Foodshelf ........................................................................$1,586.00Cook County Higher Education .............................................................$6,585.00Cook County Historical Society ................................................................$500.00Cook County Local Energy Project ........................................................$4,250.00CORE Community Resources, Inc. ........................................................$3,569.00Council on Foundations ........................................................................$7,050.00Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute - Northland.............................$2,359.00Covenant Enabling Residences of Minnesota, Inc ................................$4,807.20Damiano of Duluth, Inc. .....................................................................$16,027.84Denfeld High School .............................................................................$2,066.50Destination Duluth .............................................................................$14,300.00Doctors Without Borders, USA ................................................................$740.05Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs ...............................................$5,000.00Duluth Art Institute ..............................................................................$8,566.00Duluth Children’s Museum, Inc. ...........................................................$2,881.64Duluth Climbers Coalition.....................................................................$4,000.00Duluth Community School Collaborative .............................................$2,500.00Duluth Edison Charter School Legacy Foundation Fund ..........................$948.00Duluth Heritage Sports Center .............................................................$5,000.00Duluth Library Foundation ......................................................................$286.50Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind .........................................................$40,556.14Duluth Playhouse, Inc. .......................................................................$55,802.50Duluth Public Library ............................................................................$5,585.49Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal Branch ........................................$2,881.64Duluth Rowing Club .................................................................................$100.00Duluth Sister Cities International..........................................................$1,000.00Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra ..................................................$1,536.50Duluth-Superior Area Educational TV Corporation - WDSE ..................$6,425.53

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2017 GRANTSE. W. Bohannon Scholarship Fund ........................................................$2,881.64Esko Historical Society .............................................................................$165.15Essentia Health Foundation .....................................................................$500.00Falls Hunger Coalition, Inc. ...................................................................$1,000.00Family Alternatives Inc. ........................................................................$5,000.00First Witness Child Advocacy Center ..................................................$53,100.00Friends of B’nai Abraham ........................................................................$100.00Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore ...............................$6,066.00Friends of the Finland Community .......................................................$8,000.00Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines ..................$10,573.32Glen Avon Presbyterian Church—Boy Scout Troop #9 ............................$250.00GND Development Alliance ................................................................$15,500.00Goldfine Gold Star Teacher Award .......................................................$5,000.00Goldfine Gold Star Teacher Award ..........................................................$500.00Grand Marais Playhouse .......................................................................$4,495.03Grand Marais Public Library .................................................................$3,938.08Greater Proctor Area Scholarship Foundation ......................................$2,315.00Gunflint Trail Historical Society .............................................................$3,050.00Habitat for Humanity of Collier County ................................................$5,000.00Harbor House Crisis Shelters ..............................................................$10,000.00Hartley Nature Center ..........................................................................$3,148.00Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, Inc. ..........................................................$200.00Head of the Lakes United Way ...........................................................$74,464.78Hibbing Kinship Mentoring Program ..................................................$10,000.00Hillsdale College ...................................................................................$1,000.00Historic Union Depot ...............................................................................$886.50Holy Cow! Press ....................................................................................$2,000.00Homegrown Music Festival ..................................................................$3,000.00Human Development Center ...................................................................$200.00Human Development Center Foundation ............................................$1,171.00Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project ...........................................$2,600.00ISD#381 Lake Superior Public Schools ................................................$13,500.00ISD#709 Duluth Public Schools ...........................................................$45,349.16Judicial Watch, Inc. ..................................................................................$250.00Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest, Inc. ..................................$4,000.00Just Kids Dental Inc. ..............................................................................$8,000.00

Kids Closet of Duluth ............................................................................$4,633.50Kitchi Gammi Club Foundation .............................................................$4,173.50La Pointe Center, Inc. ............................................................................$1,500.00La Pointe Community Clinic, Inc. ..........................................................$2,077.00Lake County Developmental Achievement Center, Inc. .......................$7,000.00Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua .......................................................$7,520.00Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra ........................................................$2,447.00Lake Superior College Foundation ........................................................$1,000.00Lake Superior Railroad Museum .............................................................$100.00Lake Superior Tall Ships, Inc..................................................................$5,000.00Lake Superior Youth Chorus .................................................................$1,447.00Lake Superior Zoological Society .............................................................$500.00Lake View Memorial Hospital ...............................................................$2,261.32Lakeview Christian Academy ................................................................$2,281.00Lakewood Elementary School Foundation, Inc. ...................................$1,092.00Life House, Inc. ...................................................................................$22,200.00Lincoln Park Business Group...............................................................$10,000.00Lincoln Park Children and Families Collaborative .................................$4,700.00Local Initiatives Support Corporation .................................................$27,800.00Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota ................................................$10,303.00Madeline Island Community Gardening Project, Inc. ..........................$5,000.00Madeline Island Historic Preservation Association ..............................$2,500.00Madeline Island Public Library .............................................................$3,818.00Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve ..................................................$1,000.00Marshall School ....................................................................................$3,749.00Matinee Musicale, Inc. .........................................................................$3,250.00Mayo Clinic .........................................................................................$10,000.00Men as Peacemakers ..........................................................................$25,160.00Miller-Dwan Foundation .....................................................................$13,300.00Minnesota Architectural Foundation ...................................................$1,500.00Minnesota Ballet ..................................................................................$8,300.00Minnesota Campus Compact .............................................................$10,000.00Minnesota Council of Nonprofits .........................................................$5,795.00Minnesota Council on Foundations ......................................................$3,925.00Minnesota Gun Owners Support Fund .................................................$1,000.00Minnesota Justice Foundation, Inc. ......................................................$5,000.00

Minnesota Land Trust .........................................................................$15,000.00Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop ...................................................$7,500.00Minnesota Private College Fund ..............................................................$750.00Minnesota Teen Challenge ......................................................................$250.00Neighbor to Neighbor Thrift Store .......................................................$5,000.00New Hampshire Charitable Foundation ...............................................$5,000.00North Country R.I.D.E. ..........................................................................$1,500.00North House Folk School ......................................................................$6,539.08North Shore Collaborative ....................................................................$1,000.00North Shore Community School ...........................................................$9,877.01North Shore Health Care Foundation ...................................................$9,985.08North Shore Horizons Inc. ....................................................................$1,000.00Northern Bible Society .........................................................................$8,816.50Northern Lake County Arts Board ........................................................$2,300.00Northland College ................................................................................$7,860.60Northland Foundation .............................................................................$200.00NorthShore Inline Marathon ................................................................$3,000.00Northwood Children’s Services ..........................................................$13,749.14One Roof Community Housing ................................................................$200.00Operation Troop Appreciation .................................................................$500.00Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School ...................................................$2,500.00Pilgrim Congregational Church ...........................................................$13,690.20Planned Parenthood Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota ..........$12,000.00Proctor Senior High School ...................................................................$2,066.50Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA) ........................$10,000.00Project Care Free Clinic ........................................................................$1,732.00Rails Endowment for Academic, Art & Athletic Development, Inc. ......$7,979.00Range Respite Project ...........................................................................$7,804.00Recreation and Fitness Resources Inc. .................................................$3,500.00Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa ...........................................$4,000.00Ronald McDonald House of Rochester MN, Inc. ..................................$5,000.00School District of Solon Springs ............................................................$1,500.00School District of Superior ....................................................................$3,124.00Scott D. Anderson Leadership Foundation ...........................................$2,500.00Scottish Rite Foundation of Duluth.......................................................$5,185.49Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank ............................................$985.35

Silver Bay Parent Teacher Student Organization ..................................$5,000.00Singing Slovenes ...................................................................................$1,450.00Smile Train, Inc. .......................................................................................$200.00Spirit Mountain Recreation Area ..........................................................$1,622.00St. Catherine University ........................................................................$2,221.00St. John’s United Church of Christ ........................................................$5,000.00St. Louis County Historical Society........................................................$2,922.00St. Louis River Alliance .............................................................................$200.00St. Luke’s Foundation ..........................................................................$11,255.48Superior Hiking Trail Association .............................................................$835.08Superior Vocations Center, Inc. ............................................................$8,000.00The Carter Center ....................................................................................$490.05The Conservation Fund.......................................................................$20,000.00The Hills Youth and Family Services ....................................................$27,760.00The International Dark Sky Association, Inc. ...........................................$600.00The Northspan Group, Inc. .................................................................$39,000.00The Rose Ensemble ..............................................................................$5,250.00The Salvation Army - Duluth ...............................................................$14,732.00The Salvation Army - Superior ..............................................................$5,000.00The Salvation Army of Cook County .....................................................$1,000.00The Will and the Way II Project ............................................................$5,000.00The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, Inc. .........................................$4,000.00Tofte Historical Society .........................................................................$1,124.00Town of La Pointe .................................................................................$3,315.00True Friends ..........................................................................................$4,000.00Two Harbors Area Chamber of Commerce ...........................................$3,700.00Two Harbors Area Food Shelf ...............................................................$2,000.00Two Harbors Community Radio ............................................................$2,800.00Two Harbors Public Library ...................................................................$3,060.00Two Harbors Soccer Club ......................................................................$1,000.00Two Harbors Winter Frolic Committee .................................................$1,000.00Two Harbors Youth Hockey Association Inc. .........................................$2,458.00U of MN Duluth - Excellence Fund .......................................................$5,763.32UDAC, Inc. .............................................................................................$3,204.80Union Gospel Mission ..........................................................................$4,432.00United Way of Northeastern Minnesota, Inc. ......................................$2,500.00

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University of Minnesota Foundation ....................................................$9,600.00University of Wisconsin–Superior ......................................................$15,250.00University of Wisconsin–Superior Foundation ...................................$11,000.00US Foundation for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology ..................................................................$750.00Violence Prevention Center .....................................................................$500.00Volunteers in Education ........................................................................$2,235.00Voyageur Snowmobile Club ..................................................................$3,500.00Voyageurs National Park Association ...................................................$5,000.00W.E. Connect, Inc. .................................................................................$1,216.00Washburn Community Education Foundation .....................................$2,054.00Washburn School District .....................................................................$2,000.00Welch Center ........................................................................................$4,700.00West Wisconsin Land Trust, Inc. .........................................................$39,883.00Wilderness Inquiry ...............................................................................$3,750.00Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Foundation ...........................$1,000.00Wisconsin Philanthropy Network .........................................................$4,000.00YMCA of Duluth ..................................................................................$20,200.00YMCA of Superior-Douglas County .......................................................$1,342.00YMCA World Fellowship Fund ..............................................................$2,881.64YWCA of Duluth ..................................................................................$17,704.50

Total Grants .................................................................. $1,729,131.34

2017 AFFILIATED GRANTS Chester Bowl Improvement Club........................................................$10,000.00

Community Action Duluth ....................................................................$5,000.00

Cyclists of Gitchee Gummee Shores .....................................................$5,000.00

Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance ...........................................................$5,000.00

Duluth Climbers Coalition.....................................................................$5,000.00

Ecolibrium3 ..........................................................................................$1,500.00

Friends of Dog Parks .............................................................................$1,500.00

GND Development Alliance ..................................................................$5,000.00

Morgan Park Smithville Community Club Inc. ......................................$5,000.00

Northern Expressions Arts Collective ...................................................$1,500.00

Northland Paddlers Alliance .................................................................$4,000.00

Piedmont Heights Hockey Association Inc. ..........................................$5,000.00

Portman Recreation Association ..........................................................$5,000.00

St. Louis River Alliance ..........................................................................$5,000.00

Superior Hiking Trail Association ..........................................................$3,150.00

The Hills Youth and Family Services ....................................................$10,000.00

Welch Center ........................................................................................$5,000.00

Western Duluth Little League ...............................................................$5,000.00

Wheels on Trails Organization ..............................................................$5,000.00

Woodland Amateur Hockey Association ..............................................$5,000.00

YMCA of Duluth ....................................................................................$5,000.00

Total Affiliated Grants ...................................................... $101,650.00

2017 GRANTSAnderson Niskanen Scholarship FundChelsea M BassettUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $2,000.00Connor BehmUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,000.00Peggy J CampbellUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $2,000.00Jafranee J Johnson-HolmesUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $2,000.00Tugce D OnkuzuUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,000.00

Paul Antonich Scholarship FundCollin KrochalkLake Superior College .................................. $1,000.00

Darrell and Palchie Asselin Scholarship FundPatricia KingsleyUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,000.00Patricia MylonasUniversity of Wisconsin - Superior .............. $2,000.00

Frank L. Barrows & Frank L. Barrows II ScholarshipJoseph E AddyConcordia College ........................................ $1,000.00

William E. Barto Scholarship FundFalyn OjaUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,000.00Kage A PetersonUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,500.00Skylar SarvelaUniversity of Minnesota Duluth ..................... $500.00

Bernard B. and Mary L. Brusin Scholarship FundPaul FoldesiUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $5,000.00Olivia A JohansenUniversity of North Dakota .......................... $5,000.00Michael KellySaint John’s University ................................. $5,000.00Ashlynn M MattsonCollege of St. Benedict ................................ $5,000.00Alissa Siekkinen University of North Dakota .......................... $5,000.00Tahnee TrenberthUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,500.00

Kathryn A. Bullyan Scholarship FundHeidi HummelNorthern Michigan University ........................ $500.00

Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship FundTaylor WendtUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,500.00

Peter Bye Family ScholarshipKyle LauUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $5,000.00

Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial Scholarship FundTatianna S MaghanUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $1,500.00

Duluth Airmen ScholarshipOlivia GigliottiMacalester College ...................................... $1,000.00Robert StevensUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,000.00

Duluth Building & Construction Trades Council Scholarship FundNicholas L NelsonUniversity of St. Thomas .............................. $2,500.00Myrandah ThrunUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $2,500.00

Duluth Central High School Alumni Scholarship FundHaley M BrownUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,000.00Kyle OzanUniversity of Minnesota Duluth ..................... $500.00Camille A SimonetteUniversity of Minnesota Duluth ..................... $750.00Natalie A SwansonUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,000.00

Duluth Central Sports Association Legacy ScholarshipAndrew C ArthurUniversity of Minnesota Duluth ..................... $500.00Erin B TeichroewGustavus Adolphus College ............................ $500.00

Duluth Lions Club Scholarship FundLivia RedenbaughNorth Central University .............................. $1,000.00

Julie Enberg Memorial Scholarship FundAnna R HallUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,200.00

2017 SCHOLARSHIPS

2017 SCHOLARSHIPS Fox 21 Strength in the Community Scholarship FundJoseph E AddyConcordia College ........................................ $1,000.00Kallie M BaldwinHamline University ...................................... $2,500.00Delaney BelcastroCollege of St. Scholastica ............................. $1,000.00Josie FobbeUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,000.00Lauren E GrayUniversity of Wisconsin - Stout ................... $1,000.00Bentley Hunter University of St. Thomas .............................. $1,000.00Emily-Kate N JacobsenBemidji State University .............................. $1,000.00Ben H JohnsonLake Superior College .................................. $1,000.00Karter KinnUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,000.00Ying MouaCollege of St. Scholastica ............................. $1,000.00Madeline G RobertsCollege of St. Scholastica ............................. $1,000.00Breanna R ThomasLake Superior College .................................. $1,000.00

Peter M. Gargano Scholarship FundCali C CantuMinnesota State University Mankato .......... $2,000.00

Gernander Scholarship FundPaul FoldesiUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $1,000.00Joann K PuglisiUniversity of Wisconsin - Superior ............... $1,000.00

Patricia S. Gustafson ‘56 Memorial Scholarship FundMaeve B ColcloughCollege of St. Scholastica ................................ $800.00Emily R FleissnerUniversity of Minnesota Duluth ..................... $800.00

Jeanne H. Hemmingway Scholarship FundCrystal ArmstrongUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,500.00Katelyn R BeaudinUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,500.00Antony FergusonUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,500.00Danica C GroverUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,500.00Deborah L HudsonUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,500.00Ben L JohnsonUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,250.00Brittney KaarboUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,500.00Skylar SarvelaUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,500.00Autumn F SoliUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,500.00Jordyn ThomasUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,500.00Steven J ZakrajsekUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,500.00

Gus and Henrietta Hill Scholarship FundNicholas N CortesMichigan Technological University .............. $3,000.00Stephanie J CurranSt. Olaf College ............................................ $3,000.00Seth J Loeffler-KempMacalester College ...................................... $3,000.00

Josh PetersonUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $3,000.00Elizabeth TormaUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison .............. $1,250.00

Greg Irons Award FundAaron E GomanUniversity of Wisconsin - Superior ............... $1,000.00Jody PeckLaura MacArthur Elementary School .............. $500.00Lexi SenarighiUniversity of Wisconsin - Superior ............... $1,000.00

Jackson Club Scholarship FundMadison J GrimsboUniversity of Minnesota Morris ..................... $700.00Megan JohnsonUniversity of Minnesota Duluth ..................... $700.00Mikayla J KeroUniversity of St. Thomas ................................. $700.00 Rya R KrugerLake Superior College ..................................... $700.00Amanda RobbinsUniversity of North Dakota ............................. $700.00Jordyn ThomasUniversity of Minnesota Duluth ..................... $700.00

Cory Jam Memorial AwardAlexis A CieluchUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $1,000.00

Harold & Laura Jorgenson Memorial ScholarshipHannah M CarlsonVermilion Community College ..................... $1,500.00

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2017 SCHOLARSHIPS Lake Superior Medical Society Tilderquist Scholarship FundMegan N Conlon University of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,500.00Leif W OlsonUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,500.00

Fred C. and Mary H. Lewis UMD Scholarship FundMatthew J RandolphUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $9,000.00Several Upper Class StudentsMarshall School ......................................... $32,348.00

Carol & John Lilyquist Registered Nursing Scholarship FundNaomi Conley Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College .... $5,250.00

Emile H. Mathis II Scholarship FundSavanna M Schatz University of Wisconsin - Superior .............. $2,000.00

Ronald Joseph Mathis Scholarship FundKristina M WheatmanUniversity of Wisconsin - Superior .............. $2,000.00

Minnesota Power Community Involvement Scholarship FundHannah M AndersonBethel University ......................................... $2,000.00Sarah DonofrioBethel University ......................................... $2,000.00Morena N HammerUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,000.00Alexis L HansonLake Superior College .................................. $2,000.00Allison L JohnsonUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $2,000.00

Timothy D JohnsonConcordia University ................................... $2,000.00Julia F KetolaUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $2,000.00Brandon M MackaiCollege of St. Scholastica ............................. $2,000.00Mark MatlackLake Area Technical Institute ....................... $2,000.00Abby L PeddleCollege of St. Benedict ................................ $2,000.00Eliana R ReichhoffSt. Olaf College ............................................ $2,000.00Marjorie E ThompsonLiberty University ........................................ $2,000.00

Minnesota Power New Generation Scholarship FundBrian D Clement University of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,000.00Robyn R CodyUniversity of Wisconsin - Superior .............. $2,000.00Bryan D GibsonLake Superior College .................................. $1,000.00Lindsay A HauseVermilion Community College ..................... $1,000.00Ross E Hill Minnesota State University Mankato .......... $2,000.00Mikaela HowellCollege of St. Scholastica ............................. $2,000.00Arynn J IsaacsonItasca Community College ........................... $1,000.00Angelica M KruckUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,000.00Jesse J LeonhardHibbing Community College ........................ $1,000.00Zachary J RanisateUniversity of North Dakota .......................... $2,000.00Lexus J RasmussenCollege of St. Scholastica ............................. $2,000.00

Maria M RozenbergBemidji State University .............................. $2,000.00Cole A SolemBismarck State College ................................ $1,000.00Megan StemperUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,000.00Ruta WheelockUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,000.00

Minnesota Section, Society of Mining Metallurgy & Exploration Scholarship FundLyle KleuschUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,000.00Jonathan D LanariUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,000.00Austin J SiekkinenUniversity of North Dakota .......................... $1,000.00

Modern Woodmen of America Scholarship FundKimberly K HansonLake Superior College .................................. $1,000.00Josephina M McMorrowUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,000.00 Daniel H. & Catherine L. Mundt Scholarship Fund for Late BloomersChelsea M BassettUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $2,000.00Janelle BusheyLake Superior College .................................. $1,500.00Megan L DaggerLake Superior College .................................. $2,000.00John ThompsonNorth Dakota State University ..................... $2,000.00Elina A WalchukUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $1,500.00

Hubert A. Nelson Scholarship FundKatelyn R BeaudinUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,500.00Jessie A GravesUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,000.00Alexis M RajanenUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,500.00

Amelia and Emanuel Nessell Family Scholarship FundLisa N Borchardt College of St. Scholastica ................................ $500.00Alyvia R DobsCollege of St. Scholastica ................................ $500.00Alexander I WaxmanUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............... $500.00

Richard B. Pearson Memorial Scholarship FundSarah NybackUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,000.00

G. Scott Ransom Scholarship Fund of the Duluth/Superior Alpine ClubAnonymous Athlete #1Duluth Superior Alpine Club ........................... $600.00Anonymous Athlete #2Duluth Superior Alpine Club ........................... $400.00Anonymous Athlete #3Duluth Superior Alpine Club ........................... $288.00Anonymous Athlete #4Duluth Superior Alpine Club ........................... $400.00

Dr. Mark Rathke Family Scholarship FundGabriel S ShimminOhio State University ................................... $1,000.00

Daniel Patrick Riley Scholarship FundMarin HayBethel University ......................................... $2,500.00

Albert H. Roffers Athletic Scholarship FundAmy WallisWinona State University .............................. $1,000.00

Steve Rolland Youth Peacemaker Award FundKong J XiongCarleton College .......................................... $1,000.00

Jack and Mary Rowe Memorial Scholarship FundElizabeth BerghMichigan Technological University .............. $4,500.00Joseph KebbekusUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $4,500.00

Lawrence E. and Mabel Jackson Rudberg Scholarship FundTanner AhoUniversity of North Dakota .......................... $5,000.00Breanna M HessBethel University ......................................... $5,000.00Philip HommesUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $5,000.00Margaret JohnsonUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $5,000.00Jessie M JuenemannHamline University ...................................... $5,000.00Kyler R KinnUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $5,000.00Rheanna Nelson University of Minnesota Duluth .................. $5,000.00Faith ScamehornUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $5,000.00

Saturn Systems Scholarship FundTyler D GrunenwaldUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,000.00Danielle PattersonUniversity of Minnesota Duluth ..................... $500.00Eric M PattersonUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,000.00Logan WoockUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,000.00

Kenneth and Concetta Schoen Scholarship FundSamantha L MarholtzAugsburg College ......................................... $2,500.00Pernille SoderlindUniversity of Wisconsin - Eau Claire ............ $2,500.00Dametre ThunbergAugsburg College ......................................... $2,500.00Rieger Viche’Lake Superior College .................................. $2,500.00

Phil Shykes Memorial Scholarship FundRya R KrugerLake Superior College .................................. $1,000.00Brielle M LarsonBethel University ......................................... $1,000.00

Small Business Education Scholarship FundKeny J AdamsEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $360.00Anna J AndersonEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $360.00Ni’Cole S BarkerEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $396.00Laurie B Berner Entrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $396.00Kim R BrownEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $400.00

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Ashley D BrubakerEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $360.00Lisa K CarsrudEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $400.00Madeline E CookEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $360.00Paula J FinkEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $400.00William B GrubbsEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $400.00Paul A HaddixEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $400.00Rebecca E HolstEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $396.00Lori J PackerEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $400.00Georgia M SarichEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $400.00John E SchroederEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $400.00Marlene K StenlundEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $396.00Wendy UzelacEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $400.00Melissa WickwireEntrepreneur Fund Inc. .................................. $396.00

Jean Quinn Sullivan Scholarship FundDanielle BartoUniversity of Wisconsin - Superior .............. $1,000.00Samantha NyeUniversity of Wisconsin - Superior .............. $1,000.00

John A. Sullivan Scholarship FundLaura P MontgomeryUniversity of Wisconsin - Superior .............. $1,000.00Nicholas OlsonUniversity of Wisconsin - Superior .............. $1,000.00Matthew M OsterlundUniversity of Wisconsin - Superior .............. $1,000.00

Superior East All-Class Reunion Scholarship FundGrace EricksenUniversity of Wisconsin - Superior ................. $900.00

Superior Shores Resort Scholarship FundAndrew D OrtmanUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison .............. $2,000.00

Charlotte Ulland Scholarship Fund for GirlsSara CarmanUniversity of Minnesota Morris .................. $1,000.00Rheanna NelsonUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,000.00Sarah K TofteyLake Superior College .................................. $1,000.00

Richard “Rick” Roy Washburn Memorial ScholarshipJace D JordanUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $1,000.00Marcus WagnerUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $1,000.00Justin WiltonUniversity of Minnesota Duluth ..................... $500.00

Total Scholarships ..........................$354,456.00

Kelly LorenzAndrews University ..................................... $6,000.00Troy MartinUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $5,000.00 Sara K McLeanAndrews University ..................................... $6,000.00Kevin MichalskiUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $5,000.00Sydney C NelsonGeorge Washington University .................... $6,000.00Gabriella H NordmanSt. Catherine University ............................... $5,000.00Jordyn Olson-MerrickGustavus Adolphus College ......................... $5,000.00Danielle PattersonUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $3,000.00 Eric M PattersonUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $5,000.00 Dylan H PaulsonUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison .............. $6,000.00Stella J PeckhamUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $5,000.00Ian PetersCarleton College .......................................... $6,000.00 Sarah A PetersonNorth Carolina State University ................... $5,000.00 Marianne S PetersonSt. Olaf College ............................................ $5,000.00 Eleanor M PetersonUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $5,000.00Carson A PowersUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $3,000.00Maria PuglisiUniversity of Wisconsin - Superior .............. $6,000.00Eliana R ReichhoffSt. Olaf College ............................................ $5,000.00

Timothy J RenierSt. Olaf College ............................................ $6,000.00Gunnar RoadfeldtTexas Christian University ............................ $6,000.00Derick RossellUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $6,000.00Kathryn L RuddUniversity of St. Thomas .............................. $6,000.00Matthew J SandbulteUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $6,000.00Madeline SchenkUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $6,000.00Sophia SchuderUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $3,000.00 McKinley Sconiers-HasanUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison .............. $6,000.00Hans SladeUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $6,000.00Kaitlyn SnyderOhio State University ................................... $5,000.00Sydney L StockGeorgia Institute of Technology .................. $6,000.00Blake Tapa University of Minnesota Duluth .................. $3,000.00Justin W TaylorUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison .............. $6,000.00Erik ThibaultUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $6,000.00Anna S ThickensUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison .............. $5,000.00Sara L WalshUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $6,000.00Conor J WebergCollege of St. Scholastica ............................. $5,000.00 Jonah M WehrUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $5,000.00

Violet WennbergConcordia College ........................................ $5,000.00Alexander A WilcoxNorth Dakota State University ..................... $5,000.00 Anna K WodnyConcordia College ........................................ $5,000.00 Kong J XiongCarleton College .......................................... $5,000.00Kier ZimmermanHarvard University ....................................... $6,000.00

Total Affiliated Scholarships ...........$499,750.00

2017 AFFILIATED SCHOLARSHIPS

Walter and Anna Soneson Scholarship Fund Alyvia R DobsCollege of St. Scholastica ............................. $4,500.00Bethani GreggUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison .............. $4,500.00Kage A PetersonUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $4,500.00 Madeline G RobertsCollege of St. Scholastica ............................. $4,500.00 Soren G SjervenUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $4,500.00 Elizabeth Torma University of Wisconsin - Madison .............. $2,250.00

Robert B. and Sophia Whiteside Scholarship FundSarah M al’AbsiUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $6,000.00 Katherine A AllenGustavus Adolphus College ......................... $6,000.00Anna AmbrosiUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison .............. $6,000.00Karl J BadgerLuther College ............................................. $6,000.00Sarah E BakerUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $6,000.00Shannon E BakerLuther College ............................................. $5,000.00Sanna BerdahlLuther College ............................................. $5,000.00Darian BergersonUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $6,000.00Mariah J BernerUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $6,000.00Lucille BillingsBoston University ........................................ $6,000.00Miranda BoenUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $6,000.00

Sylvia F Bowen-BaileyKnox College ................................................ $5,000.00Cole R BrashawDrake University .......................................... $6,000.00Charles BrayUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $6,000.00Eric BrekkeIllinois Institute of Technology ..................... $6,000.00Rachael CarlCollege of St. Scholastica ............................. $5,000.00Yuqi ChenCornell University ........................................ $6,000.00Ji-Won ChoiCornell University ........................................ $6,000.00 Megan CoughlanVassar College .............................................. $6,000.00Brenton DeckerUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $6,000.00Caden DeRocheUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $6,000.00Rachel DeWitteOhio State University ................................... $5,000.00Daniel M DyllaUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $5,000.00Dawkin A ErcegNorth Dakota State University ..................... $2,500.00Alyssa EversonUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $6,000.00Ethan FairbanksDartmouth College ...................................... $6,000.00Benjamin B FehringerSt. Cloud State University ............................ $5,000.00Samuel FehringerNorth Dakota State University ..................... $6,000.00Emma FlynnUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $5,000.00

Madeline FontaineUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison .............. $6,000.00Henry K FrenchUniversity of Chicago ................................... $6,000.00Beren C GunsolusUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $5,000.00Annika L HallBoston College ............................................. $5,000.00Gabriella J HerbertzUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $2,500.00Kendall HillUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $5,000.00Lisa J HilliardUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $6,000.00Derek R HustonUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $5,000.00Rana ImtiazUniversity of Pittsburgh ............................... $5,000.00Danish ImtiazGeorge Washington University .................... $6,000.00Spencer D JohnsonBrigham Young University ........................... $5,000.00Grace E JohnsonBrown University ......................................... $6,000.00Jace D JordanUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities ............ $5,000.00 David G KamperUniversity of Michigan ................................. $6,000.00Autumn R KittilsonBoston College ............................................. $5,000.00 Ann F KleinschmidtProvidence College ...................................... $6,000.00Brianna J LallyAlbert Einstein College of Medicine ............ $6,000.00Rebekah LepakUniversity of Minnesota Duluth .................. $6,000.00

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2017 AFFILIATED SCHOLARSHIPS

Board CommitteesExecutiveJames E. Zastrow, Chair David A. Kropid, Vice ChairDavid Montgomery, TreasurerBethany M. Owen, Secretary

AuditBethany M. Owen, ChairDavid MontgomeryRenee M. WachterClaudia Scott Welty

Board LeadershipJames E. Zastrow, ChairAbbot G. ApterDavid A. KropidDaniel LewLyle W. NortheyBethany M. Owen

DevelopmentAnthony C. Yung, ChairPaul R. BuckleyHelena JacksonNels OjardBranden H. RobinsonJames H. StewartJames E. Zastrow

Grants and Community LeadershipDavid A. Kropid, ChairDaniel K. LewScott LyonsBethany M. OwenBranden H. RobinsonRobin WashingtonJames E. Zastrow

InvestmentDavid Montgomery, ChairAbbot G. ApterDavid A. Kropid Mark MylesNels OjardArend SandbulteDonald L. WallgrenJames E. Zastrow

Public RelationsBranden H. Robinson, ChairLyle W. NortheyRobin WashingtonThomas B. WheelerAnthony C. YungJames E. Zastrow

Advisory CommitteesJohn T. and Elizabeth C. Adams Arts FundElizabeth Burns, ChairRobert A. DeArmondKaren FillenworthRuth FrederickBeverly GoldfineDavid A. KropidRobin Washington

Scott D. Anderson Leadership Foundation FundGary D. Black, ChairCurt GraysonMichael HendersonBill KingDan WestholmWilliam L. WestholmAnthony C. Yung

Anishinabe FundMichael Spencer, Co-ChairPatricia Lenz, Co-ChairMelanie GoldishMax PaapRobin WashingtonMarlene Wisuri Biodiversity Fund Tom Jordan, ChairJanet GreenGlenn GuntenspergenKris LarsonJohn PastorJames E. ZastrowDavid Zentner

Global Awareness FundMary Van Evera, ChairHelena Jackson, ChairKoresh LakhanBranden H. RobinsonDonald L. WallgrenRobin WashingtonMavis Whiteman

Lillian and Manley Goldfine Gold Star Teacher Award FundAndy Goldfine, ChairHarold FrederickKenneth GoldfineMelanie GoldishWilliam GronsethShirah KushnerMark MylesKen RisdonPam RothDiane SkomarsEllen Troeltzsch

Hermantown Community FundSandi Peterson, ChairSandy Monson, Vice ChairTom BerghLisa BladeJanet FawcettLois FichtnerMary JohnsonKerry JuntunenMike LundstromJohn MulderSteve OveromSteven RajCyndy RenoJonathan Thornton

Opportunity Gap Initiative Convening Committee James E. Zastrow, ChairKevin BreenAnn BuscheLyn Clark PeggMelanie GoldishWilliam GronsethDavid A. KropidScott LyonsJanna StevensBill Van OssRobin WashingtonAnthony C. Yung

Greg Irons Award FundDan HolmWillis IronsLaura LaFontaineJill LofaldJason MichalicekShelley MichalicekWilliam L. Westholm

Jackson Club Scholarship FundLois FichtnerSteve OveromSandi PetersonDavid ThompsonJames E. Zastrow

Minnesota Section, Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Scholarship FundErik Boleman, ChairDennis Murr, ChairMoe BendaLouis RudnickiAdam SershaJulie MarinucciBethany Kelly

Dr. Mark Rathke Family Scholarship FundMargo Rathke, ChairHeather FishelMelanie HannanElle HuskaFaris KeelingDerek MannKatie Rathke MannMolly RathkeSam RathkeJames E. Zastrow

Jack and Mary Rowe Memorial Scholarship FundPeter CookChristian LawienCorbin LawienLizette LawienBethany OwenDan PaloTyler WeiersClaudia Scott WeltyDavid Saftner

David MontgomeryTreasurerChief Administrative Officer, City of Duluth

COMMITTEES AND STAFF

Suzanne BlankAttorney, Till, Salzer & Blank Law Office

James E. ZastrowChairRetired Regional Manager BMO Harris Bank’s Community Business Banking Division

Bethany M. OwenSecretarySenior Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, and Corporate Secretary, ALLETE, Inc.

Daniel K. LewChief Public Defender, Sixth Judicial District

Melanie Goldish Consultant, Innovations In Quality Consulting

David A. KropidVice ChairAttorney, Marcovich, Cochrane, Milliken, Swanson & Kropid, S.C.

Scott LyonsRetired Police Chief, City of Duluth

Renee M. WachterChancellor, University of Wisconsin Superior

Robin WashingtonWriter and Producer, Boston Globe and American City Business Journals

Teresa O’TooleLead Attorney, Essentia Health

Anthony C. YungWealth Management Advisor, Yung Geris Group at Merrill Lynch

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017-2018

Nels OjardPresident and CEO, Krech Ojard and Associates

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Branden H. Robinson General Manager, South Pier Inn

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StaffHolly C. Sampson, President

Monica J. Bruning, Chief Operating Officer

Mark C. Danielson, Development Officer

Meghan Dennison, Affiliate Officer

John Foschi, Director of Finance

David Hammer, Scholarship Officer

Kursula Harris, Grants Management Assistant

Mary Jones, Executive Assistant

Polly John, Financial Assistant

Michelle Morris, Director of Community Philanthropy

Nancy Petrasek, Administrative Assistant

ScholarshipBethany M. Owen, ChairDick FischerSharon KanerJim LaumeyerDaniel K. LewTerry LundbergScott LyonsLisa Mitchell-Krocak

Silver Bay Charitable FundLana Fralich, ChairDonna BlombergDavid A. KropidSusan MichelsVickie ThompsonNancy Viola

Small Business Education Scholarship FundPaul R. Buckley, ChairAbbot G. ApterRyan BomanNels OjardHeidi Timm-BijoldRenee M. Wachter

Walter and Anna Soneson Scholarship Fund John LawienCheryl PrinceMelissa SworJames VizankoMike French

Lake Superior Medical Society Tilderquist Scholarship FundDina FlahertyDeborah RalstonJulie ReichhoffCynthia WeaverAnthony C. Yung

Robert B. and Sophia Whiteside Scholarship FundMike Miernicki, ChairAnn GlumacCathy Klaber-HartlPaul LoraasLynn MacLeanLarry ScanlonDaphne SteeleCharlotte Taylor, Trust Officer

Wirtanen Family FundDona Wirtanen-Holloway, Co-Chair Ilona Wirtanen, Co-ChairBrooks AndersonRachael MartinMary Van EveraJames E. Zastrow

Young Leaders FundBranden H. Robinson, Co-ChairMia Thibodeau, Co-ChairMeagan AveryAmanda ImesEric OlsonTaylor PedersenDaisy-ree QuakerNeil SampleAndy Solin

Designated CommitteesDuluth Legacy EndowmentNick Lansing, ChairAdam FultonKeith HamreKelli LatuskaJames LewisJennifer RyanJason TanskiBen Van Tassel

Duluth Public SchoolsKenneth Schoen, ChairAl Chepelnik, Vice Chair and SecretaryDarlene Anderson, TreasurerMark BobenMarge FisherKisty HallerCarol HubertRosie Loeffler-KempJo Ann LuhtalaPhyllis MakilaCindy UptonShari RudWilliam Gronseth, Ex Officio

Community FundsApostle Islands Area Community FundSue Headley Keller, ChairEric Grutzner, Previous ChairGinge AndersonLisa Brown CareyKC ConnorsColleen DalyKris GrutznerKitty HerriottDavid McGillMax PaapChris RolandJane VogtKatrina Werchouski

Chequamegon Bay Area Community FundBrad Gingras, ChairKaren Crowell, Previous ChairIrene Blakely, Vice ChairRick Geisen, TreasurerCheryl Hicks, SecretaryMark Abeles-AllisonSusan AndersonSteve BitzerBeta BodinJeff MuseShari NelsonMary Trettin

Cook County Community FundJeff Cadwell, ChairJohn Bottger, Vice Chair, TreasurerNancy Seaton, SecretaryKaitlyn BohlinMike CarlsonVallen CookRuthanne Hedstrom VosKelsey KennedyDave NonnemacherChris O’BrienRitalee Walters

Eveleth Area Community Foundation FundRyan L. Turner, ChairShelly Russ, Vice ChairCharanna Conger, SecretaryGordon ColdagelliJon HoelJane KingstonMike LenichBobby PazzelliKristin Troutwine

Two Harbors Area FundJennifer Hansen, ChairJanelle Jones, Vice ChairBrad AlmLarry CumpstonBarbara HamiltonCarina HeblBob LarkinSteve McLachlanBob OlundRick OsbakkenLarry PetersonScott SeagrenChris SwansonBrian ThorpeRandy D. Willert

COMMITTEES AND STAFF

DULUTH SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FINANCIAL STATUS

COMMITTEES AND STAFF

2017 2016TOTAL ASSETS $72,250,518 $63,973,810 Public Support and Revenue Contributions 2,962,773 2,478,625 Donated services 119,816 12,061 Interest and dividends 1,557,151 1,253,078 Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) less 9,110,439 2,082,006 investment management fees Refunds of grants 39,425 16,243 Miscellaneous 9,108 5,575 Total Public Support and Revenue 13,798,712 5,847,588 Grants, Fees, and Operating Expenses Grants and scholarships* 2,256,207 3,695,812 Miscellaneous 19,363 19,251 Functional expenses Program 797,016 383,070 Fundraising 167,439 181,124 Public education 314,695 301,992 Management and general 155,903 162,436 Total functional expenses 1,435,053 1,028,622 Total Grants, Fees, and Operating Expenses 3,710,623 4,743,685 Change in net assets 10,088,089 1,103,903 Agency contributions/change of value (727,818) (241,352) Agency grants 190,038 198,105 Net Assets, beginning of year 57,330,507 56,269,851 Net Assets, end of year $66,880,816 $57,330,507 2017 Financial statements are unaudited. Audited financial statements are available at the Community Foundation office. The IRS Form 990 is available for review at the Community Foundation office. *Affiliated trust scholarships provided an additional $499,750 in 2017 and $549,800 in 2016 *Affiliated grants provided an additional $101,650 in 2017 and $89,100 in 2016

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