2015 / 16ANNUAL REPORT

MISSION + PRINCIPLES The Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region is a nonprofit, community

foundation created by and for the people of the region to encourage a spirit of philanthropy.

Working in partnership with individuals, families, businesses, and trusted advisers, the Community Foundation manages charitable funds and provides grants to qualified nonprofit

organizations and causes. The Foundation has approximately $10 million in assets and has granted to date nearly $5.5 million to create stronger, more vibrant communities within the

region.

The Community Foundation is accredited by the Community Foundations National Standards Board. The National Standards ensure the values of community

foundations are demonstrated through their commitment to legal compliance, philanthropic best practices, and excellence that benefits communities.

MISSIONThe Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region

promotes private giving for the public good. By building philanthropic resources, addressing charitable needs, and creating opportunities

through community synergy, we strive to be the leading force in regional philanthropy.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The Community Foundation is:• a long term partner dedicated to donor intent

• a thoughtful grantmaker focusing on meeting the needs of the community through nonprofit organizations

• committed to securing discretionary resources to meet changing community needs

• a careful steward of permanent endowments and funds• a catalyst for action, bringing private and public

partners together to address area issues and seize opportunities

BOARD OF DIRECTORSKristin Shea, President John Marchell, Vice PresidentDr. Leland Lipp, Secretary/TreasurerDave BrittonSandy CraryCathi FeeleyJoan HawthorneDerrick JohnsonCurt KreunMary LoylandJim SatromMargaret TwetenBarry Wilfahrt

BOARD OF DIRECTORSKristin Shea, President Jim Satrom, Vice PresidentJohn Marchell, Secretary/TreasurerDave BrittonSandy CraryCathi FeeleyJoan HawthorneDerrick JohnsonCurt KreunLee LippMargaret TwetenBarry Wilfahrt

WOMEN’S FUND ADVISORY BOARDMarilyn Larimore, Chair Heather Burchill, Vice ChairKarmel Pineo, Secretary/Treasurer Amanda BrandtCrystal LundMiranda OlsonEileen SeegerSusie SpiveyKirsten StromsodtKathy Sukalski Wendy Wendt

WOMEN’S FUND ADVISORY BOARDMarilyn Larimore, Chair Abby Amundson, Vice chairmanCandy Vigen, Secretary/Treasurer Amanda BrandtHeather BurchillCrystal LundEileen SeegerSusie SpiveyKathy Sukalski20

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2015 GRANTS

BUILDING ON ASSETS $60,000.00

COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICE $37,920.00

HUMAN RIGHTS $36,000.00

ARTS AND CULTURE $34,800.00

25%

16%

15%

14%8%6%6%6%

MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES $2,500.00 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

$3,700.00

BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM $14,331.11CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

$15,595.64

EDUCATION $14,052.52

GREEN SPACES $4,500.00

PUBLIC SPACES $19,000.00

2016 GRANTS

34%

21%15%11%

11%

6%

PUBLIC SPACES$64,000.00

BUILDING ON ASSETS $40,000.00

COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICE$27,500.00

ARTS AND CULTURE $21,200.00

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT$20,800.00

EDUCATION$12,075.64

GREEN SPACES $500.00

BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM $3,000.00

2015 DONORS

ARTWISE FUNDEstate of Charlotte Lewis

BROCKMAN-FELDMAN FAMILY FUNDEllen Feldman & Ron Brockman

CAMPBELL LIBRARY LITERACY FUNDLarry & Joann Schill

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GENERAL OPERATIONS FUNDAlerusAnonymous (2)Steve & Barb BurianTim & Sandy CraryEAPC Architects EngineersCathi & Bob FeeleyFirst State BankFrandsen Bank & TrustMaryDale & Jim HansenSteve & Joan HawthorneJohn S. & James L. Knight FoundationDerrick & Tara JohnsonDan & Marilyn KuhlmanLeland & Dorothy LippMike & Kitty MaidenbergKristi Mishler & Barry WilfahrtJames & Melody NordMarilynn M. Ogden, P.C.Greg & Susan OppPS Doors MFGDan & Kate SampsonJim & Corinne SatromKristin SheaU.S. Bank FoundationDean & Mae Wieland

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY FUNDKeith & Lynda BergerSheila & Val Bruhn, in memory of Howard “Howie” LamsonDiana Deats O’ReillyDan & Marilyn Kuhlman

COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION CENTER ENDOWMENTMaryDale & Jim Hansen

DANIEL AND MARILYN KUHLMAN FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUNDDan & Marilyn Kuhlman

DAVE, MARY GAIL, ERIC AND ALISON HOMSTAD FAMILY FUNDDave & Mary Gail Homstad

DERRICK & TARA JOHNSON FUNDDerrick & Tara Johnson

DEVELOPMENT HOMES, INC. FUNDLeland & Dorothy Lipp, in memory of: Charles Chu Marlene Elgin-Augustin

EAST GRAND FORKS “SAVE OUR POOL” FUNDCraig & Kay BuckalewBryan & Ann EnrightGlenn & Marion HalvorsonNorthdale OilShannan Bridgeford & Rachel BridgefordWidseth Smith Nolting & Association, Inc.

FORUM COMMUNICATIONS FUNDWilliam & Jane Marcil

GIVE GRAND FUND / VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERDr. Casey & Beverly RyanDr. Josh Wynne & Dr. Susan Farkas

GLOBAL FRIENDS COALITION ENDOWMENTAnonymous

GRAND FORKS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FUNDDave & Denise Britton

GRAND FORKS CURLING CLUB YOUTH PROGRAMBotsford Family Foundation

GREATER GRAND FORKS SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION FUNDGordon & Trudy IsemingerMarilyn G. Lundberg

GREATER GRAND FORKS SYMPHONY FUNDAnonymous, in memory of our daughterMargaret BundlieMadelyn CamrudMaryDale & Jim HansenDonna HastingsMarie & Cliff HaugenAlma E. HelmJan Jelliff, in memory of Ted JelliffDr. John & Doris LambiePaula LeeJudge Joel & Amy MeddKristi MishlerGary PulkrabekLois E. Wilde, in honor of Madelyn Camrud

GREG AND SUSAN OPP FUND FOR ALTRU HOSPICEGreg & Susan Opp

HANSEN FAMILY FUNDMaryDale & Jim Hansen

ICON YOUTH SPORTS INITIATIVE FUNDICON Architectural GroupiconHD

JIM AND CORINNE SATROM FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUNDPS Doors MFGJim & Corinne Satrom

JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT FOUNDATION FUNDJohn S. & James L. Knight Foundation

JOHNSON KUHLMAN ARK FUNDAnonymous

JOSEPH & JENNIFER MARTIN SACRED HEART FUNDJoseph & Jennifer Martin

KEITH & MAXINE DRISCOLL SACRED HEART FUNDPaul & Susan MacLeod

LOYLAND-ASBURY GRANDSONS FUNDMary Loyland, in honor of: Tom Botsford Dr. Joanne GaulMary Loyland, in memory of: Eunice Berg Jim Bohlman Mary Bohlman Jacob Dosch Shirley Hegg Kathleen Lander Terri Prochaska Steve Rendahl Leann Sather Carol Stack

MIDTOWN KIDTOWN FUNDAnonymousWomen’s Pregnancy Center

NORTH DAKOTA MUSEUM OF ART ENDOWMENT FUNDDave & Denise Britton

PAUL & JULIE MUTCH FUND FOR RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLAnonymous

PAUL RAY MEMORIAL FUNDAnnette Ray

PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION ENDOWMENTWilliam & Jane Marcil

PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION OPERATING FUNDMadelyn CamrudCanad Inns Destination CenterChoice FinancialTrue North Equipment

RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FUNDRiverside Christian School

SAINT GIANNA’S MATERNITY HOME FUNDJames & Eleri KerianJohn & Susan KerianSteve & Melissa Kuhlman Maxine SchanilecMichael E. Wavra

STEVE AND MELISSA KUHLMAN FAMILY FUNDSteve & Melissa Kuhlman

TAG - THE ART OF GIVING FUNDMadelyn CamrudTAG - The Art of Giving

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF GRAND FORKS FUNDDarrel A. Iverson

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF GRAND FORKS FUNDJohn ChappellEstate of Charlotte Lewis

TIM AND SANDY CRARY FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUNDTim & Sandy Crary

TIM AND SANDY CRARY FAMILY FLEXIBLE FUNDTim & Sandy Crary

TRANKINA FUND FOR NORTHLANDS RESCUE MISSIONNorthlands Rescue MissionScott & Sue Stinar

TROY & JACKIE PETERSEN - VALLEY ORAL & FACIAL SURGERY FAMILY FUNDTroy & Jackie Petersen

WELLNESS CENTER IMAGINE CAMPAIGNBremer Bank

WOMEN’S FUND ENDOWMENTAnonymousSheila & Val Bruhn, in memory of Lenore MonsonChambers Family FundKaren HorgeEstate of Charlotte LewisKristi MishlerMichael & Meg MorleyJames & Melody NordJay & Eileen Seeger

WILLIAM T. JOHNSON & KATHERINE SUKALSKIU.S. Bank Foundation

WOMEN’S PREGNANCY CENTER FUNDBrian & Necole JohnsonKristi MishlerMarcus & Maura Tanabe

YOUTH ORCHESTRA FUND THE GREATER GRAND FORKS AREADavid Krogh & Larissa HoodEstate of Charlotte Lewis

YUNKER FAMILY FUNDJeff & Christine Yunker

ZACHARY DOZE SACRED HEART FUNDVan Doze & Karen Cisek

ZION UNITED METHODIST ENDOWMENT FOUNDATIONZion United Methodist Church

2015 DONORS CONTINUED

ALERUS CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPAlyssa DeMarsDanica McDonaldTaylor OttoNicole Thorson

ALERUS ASPIRE HIGHER SCHOLARSHIPTaylor AdamLauren HagenEric MillettePaul MilletteErin OlsonPatrick SheldonJason Warnke

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OPPORTUNITY GRANTSAmerican Red Cross - Dakotas RegionArtWiseLutheran Social Services of NDPrairie Harvest Mental HealthRed River Valley Habitat for HumanitySt. Joseph’s Social Care and Thrift StoreThe Arc, Upper Valley UND Nonprofit Leadership Student AssociationYMCA

WOMEN’S FUND GRANTS4her North DakotaAmerican Heritage Girls Troop ND0107Community Violence Intervention CenterGirl Scouts-Dakota HorizonsGlobal Friends CoalitionGrand Forks Public SchoolsGreater Grand Forks Community TheatreLutheran Social Services of NDNorthlands Rescue MissionRSVP+ North DakotaThe Village Family Service Center

KNIGHT DONOR-ADVISED FUND GRANTSCity of Grand ForksEmpire Arts CenterCommunity Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & RegionJeannie MockNorthern Valley Youth OrchestrasCrystal SchniederTEDxGrandForksThird Street GalleryUND Center for Innovation Foundation

FORKIN’ IT OVER PUBLIC ART GRANTSGreater Grand Forks Community TheatreGreater Grand Forks Symphony OrchestraGreater Grand Forks Young ProfessionalsGuillermo GuardiaNorth Dakota Museum of ArtThird Street GalleryKevin F. Thompson

NV&ME GRANTSAfrican Arts ArenaThe Chamber - Grand Forks & East Grand ForksGlobal Friends CoalitionEast Grand Forks Police DepartmentEast Grand Forks Public SchoolsFM Area FoundationFractured Atlas, Inc.Greater Grand Forks Young ProfessionalsNorth Dakota Museum of ArtPublic Arts CommissionUND Center for Innovation Foundation

2015 GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

2016 DONORS

BROCKMAN-FELDMAN FAMILY FUNDEllen Feldman & Ron Brockman

CAMPBELL LIBRARY LITERACY FUND James Beeman

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GENERAL OPERATIONS FUNDAnonymousAlerus FinancialAmerican Crystal SugarMae Marie BlackmoreMark BlakeBremer BankDave & Denise BrittonTim & Sandy CraryNick CreamerFirst State BankBarry FolsonFrandsen Bank & TrustJim & Mary Dale HansenSteve & Joan HawthorneDerrick & Tara JohnsonCurt KreunMike MaidenbergKristi Mishler-Wilfarht & Barry WilfarhtPS Doors MFGDan & Kate SampsonLarry & Margaret TwetenDean & Mae WielandXcel Energy

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY FUND Keith & Lynda Berger Sheila & Val Bruhn, in memory of Robert “Bob” Bogardus

COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION CENTER ENDOWMENT Jim & Mary Dale Hansen Steve & Joan Hawthorne

DANIEL & MARILYN KUHLMAN FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUNDDan & Marilyn Kuhlman

DAVE, MARY GAIL, ERIC & ALISON HOMSTAD FAMILY FUNDDave & Mary Gail Homstad

DERRICK & TARA JOHNSON FUND Derrick & Tara Johnson

DEVELOPMENT HOMES, INC. FUNDIrene Dybwad, in memory of parents & brothersLeland & Dorothy Lipp, in memory of: Mae Howe Pat Witucki Mildred Nelson Scott SwygmanScott Stinar

EAST GRAND FORKS “SAVE OUR POOL” FUNDFrandsen Bank & Trust Otto Bremer Foundation Rae Potter Joyce Tong

EMPIRE ARTS CENTER KF FUNDMcFarlane

ENERSON FAMILY FUNDNorman W. Enerson

EVOLVE ND FUNDWells Fargo Foundation

FORUM COMMUNICATIONS FUNDWilliam Marcil

FORUM COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC ART ENDOWMENTWilliam Marcil

GRAND FORKS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FUNDAnonymous

GRAND FORKS CURLING CLUB ENDOWMENTRick Kieffer

GREATER GRAND FORKS COMMUNITY THEATRE ENDOWMENTJackie McElroy-Edwards & Tom Edwards Charitable Fund

GREATER GRAND FORKS SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION FUNDAnonymous

GREATER GRAND FORKS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ENDOWMENT FUNDAnonymous (2) Jim & Jolene Brosseau Madelyn Camrud Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra Jan Jelliff Marilyn G. Lundberg Judy Magnuson, in memory of Curt MagnusonGary Pulkrabek Laurel J. Reuter Marijo Shide Bonnie Sobolik, in memory of Gertrude MandelBrenda & James Sondreal Lois E. Wilde

GREG & SUSAN OPP FUND FOR ALTRU HOSPICEGreg & Susan Opp

HANSEN FAMILY DAF FUNDJim & Mary Dale Hansen

HANSEN FAMILY FUNDJim & Mary Dale Hansen

ICON YOUTH SPORTS INITIATIVE FUNDICON Architectural Group iconHD

2016 DONORS CONTINUED

JIM & CORINNE SATROM FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUNDPS Doors MFG Jim & Corinne Satrom

JOHN S. & JAMES L. KNIGHT FOUNDATION DONOR-ADVISED FUNDJohn S. & James L. Knight Foundation

JOHNSON KUHLMAN ARK FUNDAnonymous

JOSEPH & JENNIFER MARTIN SACRED HEART FUNDJoseph & Jennifer Martin

LOYLAND-ASBURY GRANDSONS FUNDMary Loyland, in memory of: Alvin “Andy” Anderson Helen Bogan Corinne Eliason David Evenson Jim Leigh Jan Olson’s Mother Marilyn Reily

MARY LOYLAND FUNDMary Loyland, in memory of Lydell Sanness

MIDTOWN KIDTOWN FUND Anonymous (10) Tatiana AlperovichAltru AllianceAmerican Crystal SugarLacey AndersonDanielle BollmanKody BrackettBremer BankAbigail M. ChisholmCitizen’s Community BankCommunity Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & RegionCountry FinancialD & E Ferguson LLP

Family Realty, Inc. dba Century 21 Red River RealtyFrandsen Bank & TrustRachel FranzGallery On The Go, Inc.Gate City BankGrand Forks HeraldGerald HamerlikHandy Home SolutionsHope Evangelical Convenant ChurchMidco FoundationRhonda L. HuotCarl IsemingerCourtney JohnsonKidstuff, LLCKPK Enterprises, LLCLittle Miracles, Inc.Janina McKelveyLeah M. MelquistMinnkota PowerMODE Designer Outlet StoreJoseph NarlockNational Exchange Club 1895 GFNorth Dakota Guaranty & Title CompanyNPC International, Inc.James O’ConnellOptimist Club of Grand ForksPlains Chiropractic & Acupuncture, P.C.Popplers Music IncQuotable Kids Speech & LanguageRenewed Hope Chiropractic PLLCRetrax Holdings, LLCScheel’s SportsJamie ScholbergSertoma ClubShine the Light, Inc.Bryan R. SimsSpicer TruckingUnited Crane & Excavation - Brittany Horn & Greg HughesUnited Valley BankViscito Family Medicine, PLLCWalmartWintrust

NEW FLAVORS FOOD TRUCK John S. & James L. Knight Foundation

OPP FAMILY FUNDGreg & Susan Opp

PAUL & JULIE MUTCH FUND FOR RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLAnonymous

PAUL RAY MEMORIAL FUNDKenneth A. Ray Michael E. Ray

PEMBINA GORGE FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUNDRobert M. Dunnigan

PEMBINA GORGE FUNDCommunity Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region Tim & Sandy Crary David Whitcomb

PS DOORS-SATROM FLEXIBLE FUNDJim & Corinne Satrom

PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION ENDOWMENTDrs. Michael & Ann Brown Canad Inns Destination Center Choice Financial True North Equipment

SAINT GIANNA’S MATERNITY HOME FUNDJames D. Kerian & Eleri Oley KerianSteve & Melissa KuhlmanSamson Electric Ltd

STEVE & MELISSA KUHLMAN FAMILY FUNDSteve & Melissa Kuhlman

2016 DONORS CONTINUED

TAMAR C. READ STRINGS ENDOWMENTBarry & Ann FolsonTamar Read

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF GRAND FORKS FUNDJohn Chappell Marie Haugen Darrel A. Iverson

TIM & SANDY CRARY FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUNDTim & Sandy Crary

TIM & SANDY CRARY FAMILY FLEXIBLE FUNDTim & Sandy Crary

TRANKINA FUND FOR NORTHLANDS RESCUE Steve & Joan HawthorneGordon HenryJanice JensonMcFarlaneJohn & Joey MuusScott Stinar WELLNESS CENTER IMAGINE CAMPAIGNBremer Bank

WOMEN’S FUND ENDOWMENTAnonymous Sheila & Val Bruhn in memory of: Ruth (Hangsleben) Simpson Baby Preston Dale Bassett Audrey (Ericksmoen) Berquist Wanda (Elkins) WilderDerrick & Tara Johnson John & Cynthia Shabb Clair Zirnhelt

WOMEN’S PREGNANCY CENTER FUNDBrian Johnson Marcus & Maura Tanabe

WRITERS CONFERENCE FUNDMadelyn Camrud ZACHARY DOZE SACRED HEART FUNDVan Doze & Karen Cisek

ZION UNITED METHODIST ENDOWMENT FOUNDATIONZion United Methodist Church

ALERUS CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPDavid HettichEthan HornerStephanie McWilliamsTai Mosley

ALERUS ASPIRE HIGHER SCHOLARSHIPPhilip BradburyFatmata CoomberNicole DeMarsNicolas HenkeEric MillettePatrick SheldonMegan Storkan

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OPPORTUNITY GRANTSAltru Health SystemCalvary Lutheran ChurchCommunity Violence Intervention CenterDevelopment Homes, Inc.East Grand Forks Police DepartmentGrand Forks Senior CenterGreater Grand Forks Symphony OrchestraHigh Plains Fair Housing CenterJordan BrienLutheran Social Services of MNLutheran Social Services of NDMidtown KidtownPublic Arts CommissionSt. Joseph’s Social Care and Thrift StoreSummer Performing Arts CompanySunshine Memorial FoundationThird Street ClinicUND Center for Innovation FoundationUND Nonprofit Leadership Student Association

WOMEN’S FUND GRANTSAltru Health FoundationCommunity Violence Intervention CenterFirstLink

Girl Scouts-Dakota HorizonsGlobal Friends CoalitionLutheran Social Services of NDMidtown KidtownThe Village Family Service Center

KNIGHT DONOR-ADVISED FUND GRANTSCity of East Grand ForksCity of Grand ForksCommunity Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & RegionDowntown Development AssociationEmpire Arts CenterEvolve NDUND Center for Community Engagement

FORKIN’ IT OVER PUBLIC ART GRANTSArtWiseGreater Grand Forks Symphony OrchestraGuillermo GuardiaNorth Dakota Ballet Company & AcademyOpp Construction CompanyKevin F. Thompson

NV&ME GRANTSRed River Regional Council

2016 GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

2016 2015CURRENT ASSETS

Cash & Cash Equivalents 33,628 68,032

Accounts Receivable 5,341 4,940

Pledges Receivable, Current Position 91,000 92,000

Prepaid Expenses 4,875 -

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 134,844 164,972

OTHER ASSETS

Restricted Cash In Bank 339,907 452,966

Certificates of Deposit 35,661 70,781

Pledges Receivable 213,832 302,729

Investments 9,677,273 8,556,531

Office Equipment 83,773 58,397

Less Accumulated Depreciation (54,152) (52,566)

TOTAL OTHER ASSETS 10,296,294 9,388,838

TOTAL ASSETS 10,431,138 9,553,810

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accounts Payable 2,261 125,915

Due To Others - Pass Through Liabilities 40,171 38,007

Accrued Liabilities 8,089 14,692

Grants Payable 61,629 66,567

Funds Held as Agency Endowments 823,420 805,990

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 935,570 1,051,171

NET ASSETS

Unrestricted

Endowment 8,207,915 7,281,052

Available for Grantmaking - -

Operating 307,262 351,539

Net Investment in Property and Equipment 29,621 5,831

Temporarily Restricted 950,770 864,217

Permanently Restricted - -

TOTAL NET ASSETS 9,495,568 8,502,639

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS 10,431,138 9,553,810

2015 / 16FINANCIALS