The mission of the BHS Foundation is to support the BHS by engaging with our community in

funding innovative and unique academic and enrichment initiatives that continue our tradition of providing

the best in public school education.

The vision of the BHSF is to engage our students with innovative academic and enrichment opportu-

nities, to empower our educators to provide unique educational activities and programs, and to enhance our

community by investing in our students, our schools and our future.

The Bloomfield Hills Schools (BHS) Foundation is committed to inspir-

ing our students to achieve academic excellence by supporting innova-

tive teaching and learning initiatives. We partner with teachers, students,

staff, alumni, business leaders and community members to identify and

fund exceptional programs that make a difference for our students and

our community. This year, our collaboration resulted in the establish-

ment of a mini-grant program to fund projects that further student en-

gagement and success. We are committed to continuing this program,

building upon its inaugural success.

The BHS Foundation believes that there is no better investment or responsibility

than providing our children with an exceptional educational experience. Additional-

ly, we feel that benefit of our support extends beyond our students and teachers and

strengthens our entire community.

The BHS Foundation relaunched in February and immediately funded almost

$17,000 in grants. These grants reach into classrooms at every school and advance

the curriculum with innovative ideas. We also conducted a successful Founders

fundraising campaign which raised approximately $88,000 in donation and pledges.

This money will be used to fund future grants and other outstanding programs for

our children.

Please take a moment to review this report and join us in celebrating the many successes that you have helped

make possible. We thank you for your support and hope that you will continue to work with us to enhance the

excellent educational programs that we have come to expect from the Bloomfield Hills Schools.

Regards,

David H. Fink

In early 2014, the BHSF Board of Directors reignited its efforts after a period of inactivity during the high

school consolidation process. It revisited its mission, vision and organizational structure, secured an execu-

tive director, and identified three primary goals that support its purpose of inspiring creative learning ap-

proaches for our children:

1) In February, the BHS Foundation launched a mini -grant program

to fund innovative ideas that engage our students in areas such as academics, arts and athletics, extra -

curricular activities and community connection. These grants give educators the opportunity to enhance

learning and student success through the use of new techniques, projects and tools. BHS educators can

apply for grants for a single classroom, grade or school. In its first call for grants, the Foundation re-

ceived 35 applications requesting more than $100,000. It awarded 17 grants totaling $16,779 and an-

ticipates awarding approximately $20,000 during the fall 2014 grant program. The Foundation aspires

to satisfy 100% of its grant requests as it continues to grow.

2) In order to make a difference for our students, the Foundation

recognizes the need for strong community support. The Foundation has shared its goals and vision at

numerous district and community events to include meetings of BHS PTOs, district administrators and

staff, the Community Partnership Committee, the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, lo-

cal philanthropists, and local businesses. The Foundation has also introduced itself in a letter to alum-

ni and retired BHS staff.

The Foundation has featured its inaugural mini -grant programs in many local media publications as

well as on Bloomfield Community Television. We provide up -to-date information on our website and

Facebook page and share information on the district’s website and Facebook pages. Our initiatives have

been posted on various Twitter accounts and blogs, including Conant teacher, Marnie Diem’s blog,

tweetwrite.blogspot.com/2014/02/starting-with-scratch.html

3) In an effort to support our students and educators and offer greater grant opportu-

nities, the Foundation reached out through a Founders Campaign. Our community responded with

overwhelming support. The program secured $81,842 in donations and pledges by June 30, 2014, and

has subsequently received an additional $5,862 in contributions. Donations can made online on our

website, by phone or by mail. Contributors may also dedicate their gift to an individual or group.

The BHS Foundation grants have al-

lowed us to think about expanding in-

novative ways of learning that are not

always possible with the annual budg-

et. It allows teachers to be innovators

beyond typical budget constraints and

students to be a part of that journey.

—David Brazle, Math Teacher, BHHS

The BHS Foundation enhances the education of our BHS students through its mini -grant program.

District educators are empowered to achieve greater student success by incorporating innovative

learning approaches and education tools into the curriculum. Educators have two opportunities each

school year to apply for a grant. The Foundation’s board evaluates and awards grants based on an anal-

ysis of each proposal and the amount of available funding. Mini -grants are made possible through the

generous contributions of our donors.

Winter 2014 Mini-grants—$16,779

A few of our grants:

Opening Balance: $50,744

Campaign Revenue $53,384

Other $24,766

Restart/

Management Expenses $30,233

Grants Awarded $16,779

Year-end Net Assets $81,882

Look What I Can MakeyMakey —Conant Elementary School

Communications iPad —Wing Lake

Development Center

Using Children’s Literature to Reinforce Mathematical Concepts

—Eastover Elementary School

Green Screen Studio —East Hills Middle School

Message from the Board of Directors:

One of our first goals in restarting the Founda-

tion has been to invest in an solid infrastructure

that will advance our mission. In our efforts to

do so, we recognize that we have spent more

than we have given away. As we move forward,

our business plan calls for our management ex-

pense/giving ratio steadily to improve. Our ulti-

mate goal is to elevate our efficiency to be con-

sistent with the most efficient charities, spend-

ing roughly 75% or more on programs and ser-

vices and 25% or less on administrative fees.

A complete list of grants is included on our website.

7273 Wing Lake Road

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

The BHS Foundation Thanks Its Founding Contributors for Their Support.

*Contributor Prior to the 2014 Relaunch ^Contributor to the 2014 Founders Campaign

Benefactor $10,000 and above Barton Malow^ James and Carolyn Bellinson* Steve and Kathy Gaynor*^ Paul M. Greenstone^ Scott and Mary Ellen Miller*^

Patron $5000 and above Elizabeth and Scott Heath, in

celebration of education^ The PrivateBank*^ SHW Group, now Stantec^ Robert and Loren Stone*

Associate $1000 and above James P. Allen PC^ Christine Barnett^ Mari and Ken Barnett* Marc Barron*^ Bloomfield Hills Education Association^ Kevin and Marie Burke*^ Ingrid and Mike Day*^ Amy and David Fink^ Fink + Associates Law PLLC^ Linda and Robert Finkel^ Jock and Patti Fritz* Chris and Kelly Gould^ Bethany Helfman and Evan Stashefsky, in celebration of our

daughter Ava^ Todd and Beth Hoyt^ Steven and Heather Johnston, in celebration of Mr. DeRubeis^ Nicole and Richard Kovacs, in

celebration of the importance of

education^ Mark and Jennifer LoPatin* Sue and Paul Nine*^ David and Chrissy Pierce^ Jean Ramsayer, in celebration of my

career as a BHS educator^ Eunice and Milton Ring, in honor

of Karen Weiss and Liz Fellows

and their Families*^ Elizabeth Stieg*^ Cynthia and Paul von Oeyen*^

Partner $500 and above Howard and Nancy Baron^ The BenEzra Family^ David and Ann Marie Carleton^ Comerica Bank* Robert Glass*^ JJ Construction Company^

Friend $250 and above (continued)

Janette and Michael Phillips*^ Jackie and Neil Rosenzweig, in

celebration of Jolie and Chase

Rosenzweig^ Alan and Leslie Ruby*^ Nicholas Russo^ Ali Salah^ Tandra Huffman Sbrocco^ John and Julie Schaffer, in cele-

bration of Kate, Lexi and Jack

Schaffer^ Mary and Doug Sternberg^ Dr. Jeffery Stutman in memory of

Boris and Olga Stutman^ Jeffery and Christine Tang^ Ellen and Hampden Tener^ Bonner Upshaw III, in celebration

of Bonner, Max and Ruby^ The Wyzgoski Family^

Partner $500 and above Kas Kasravi* Brandon and Barb Kaufman^ Asad Malik^ Pat Martin* Laurie McCarty*^ Timothy Weeks* Drs. Gurpreet Singh and Megha Mohey^ Steve and Karen Weiss* Jane and Tom Wienner*

Friend $250 and above Cathie and James Badalamenti^ Mark Bank, in memory of Mr.

Washington^ Beaumont Health Systems^ Ann and Charlie Bieneman* Bloomfield Hills High School PTO^ Dr. Shawn Bolton & Dr. Ian Fox^ Brad and Sherri Bosart^ Martin Brook* Cortis Bros. Trucking & Excav- ating, Inc.^ The Crimmins Family^ Eastover Elementary PTO^ Jacqueline El-Sayed^ Renée and Robert Epstein^ Sherri and Randy Eschels^ The Fellows Family, in celebration

of our children Grant, Jillian,

Matthew and Emma^ Edward Ford^ Paul and Jennifer Fortino^ Shira and Bill Good^ Meg Harkonen^ Rob and Elise Herner^ The Johnston Family^ The Junker Family^ Michael and Tamar Kadian, in

celebration of the achievements of

Michael-Armen Kadian^ Libby and Dave Kaplan* Heidi Kattula^ Tina Kostiuk^ Chris and Labrini Liakonis^ Bruce Marwil^ Dr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Mucci^ John Mullen and Howard Levin, in

memory of Coleen Mullen^ Carolyn Packard^ The Pantalone Family^ Windson Vieira Paz^ Mike and Kate Pettersen*

Member up to $249 The Able Family, in honor of their

children who attend BHHS, Lone

Pine and West Hills^ Dr. and Mrs. Steven Adamczyk, in

celebration of our children^ Jean and Asir Ahmad^ Stacy Alexander* Susan Angel^ Anonymous^ Steve and Rachel Antone^ Daniel and Karen Badgley^ Mary and Steve Belder^ Joan G. Berdnt, in memory of

Charlotte Kuzma^ The Bolster Family^ Ed Bretzlaff and Kaarin Averill* Bethany A. Brown^ The Cardin Family^ Mihaela Cobb^ Conant Elementary School PTO^ Courtney Crider^ Madison Crider^ Brendra DuPree^ Rob Durecka^ East Hills Elementary PTO^ The Eichenhorn Family^ Elizabeth Erickson* Natalie Finnerty^ Babe Fink^ Katherine and Nate Fink^ Ethan Frank^ Faye and Jim Friedman, in

honor of Noa and Ellie BenEzra^

Member up to $249 (continued) Ed and Julie Garcia^ Julie Garcia, in honor of Tina

Greenlee and Kathy Kopitz^ Marcia Gershenson^ Andy and Julie Gignac^ Brian Goby^ Patricia Hardy* Karen Hildebrandt^ Charlie and Tracy Hollerith* Steven M. and Lisa Kaplan* Betsy and Richard Keidan* Constance Kelly^ Conrad "Tony" Kruzman^ Case Lancaster^ Margo and Michael Lazar^ Lone Pine Elementary PTO^ Chris, Maki and Kenzo Lord^ David Lubin* Deb Macon* Max Cleaners^ David and Karyn Murray, in

celebration of Brendan and Noa Murray^

Andrea Orsini, in memory of

Edward Orsini^ Wendy Passer^ Pete Pearson^ Christine Peck* Martha Peters* Dan and Kim Pozdol^ Mr. and Dr. Raphael and Kay Price, in celebration of the

Founders Campaign^ Peter Remington* Lisa Rhoads^ Jon and Diana Rowland^ Pamela Schoemer^ Sandy Schwartz, in honor of my

special friend Linda Finkel^ Wendy Shankel, in celebration

of Joan Vetta^ Lisa and Joshua Sherbin^ David Shulkin, in celebration of

Ashley and Brooke^ Rob and Amy Toussaint^ West Hills Middle PTO^ Wheatgrass and Sprouts^ Marc and Ella Whitefield^ Maureen Zack* Cheryl Zielinski^ Stacy and Michael Zousmer, in celebration of Adam Fishkind's 45 birthday^

Names reflect donors from 2008 - June 2014. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy.