Inside this issue . . .Letter from the President .................................................... pg. 2Book of Living Gifts Behind the Scenes ................................ pg. 2Book of Living Gifts “In Memory of” ................................... pg. 2Community Partners of York Community Foundation ............ pg. 3York Community Foundation Grants Awarded Since 2000 ..... pg. 32017 Grant Recipients ........................................................ pg. 3Board of Directors .............................................................. pg. 3Scholarships Administered by York Community Foundation .. pg. 42017 Scholarship Recipients ............................................... pg. 5

Wessels Living History Farm: Celebrating history and making some of our own! .......................................... pg. 6

Contributors to York Community Foundation in 2017 ........... pg. 6Letter From the Executive Director ....................................... pg. 7Balance Sheet ..................................................................... pg. 7Funds Held by the Foundation ............................................. pg. 7Leaving a Legacy: Foundation Gifts from the families of

Karen Hying, Carol Bittinger and Ross Hirschfeld ............... pg. 8Visit the York Community Foundation Website! ..................... pg. 8Memorial Gifts and Special Occasion Gifts form .................. pg. 8

York Community Foundation 2017 ANNUAL REPORT

2017 GRANT RECIPIENTS

York Community Foundation Announces New Grant AwardsThe York Community Foundation’s Grants Committee has announced the new grant recipients for 2017. The Community Foundation has awarded $68,242.77 to eight area non-profits in two rounds of grant considerations. These grants will prove invaluable in serving various community development and enrichment projects for adults and youth within York and York County.Grants are awarded through named funds established by the generosity of local donors who wish to support community causes and projects. These funds support a broad variety of charitable needs in our area. Since its inception, the Community Foundation has distributed more than $3.5 million in York and the surrounding communities in York County. The 2017 Grant Recipients are:• York County Ag Society received a grant in the amount of $8,000 from the Howard & Dorothy May Beautification Fund to help with the trees for the York County Fair Grounds Beautification Project. • Claybusters of York received a grant in the amount of $200 to help with the expense for an additional clay trap. • Yorkshire Play House Foundation received a grant in the amount of $20,000 to help with their capital campaign for major facility improvements. • York College received a grant in the amount of $3,000 for help with expenses of the Beyond The Gavel – Professional Development in Parliamentary Procedure Program. • York Public Schools received a grant in the amount of $1,350 for help with expenses of the Entrepreneurship Investigation (ESI) Program.• CASA for York County received a grant in the amount of $2,500 for help with the expense of computer hardware and a desk. • Blue Valley Behavioral Health received a grant in the amount of $2,000 for help with the purchase of an updated phone system. • York Fire Department received a grant in the amount of $31,192.77 for the upgrade and/or replacement of cardiac defibrillators/monitors. The next grant application window will open January 1, 2018.

The mission of the York Community Foundation is to utilize charitable funds to strengthen and improve the community for the benefit of all its citizens. Visit yorkcommunityfoundation.org or call 402-362-5531 for more information about applying for a grant or establishing a grant fund.

Caretaker’s home at Greenwood Cemetery

York Fire Department cardiac defibrillator/monitorPhone system at Blue

Valley Behaviorial Health

Parliamentary Procedure Program at York College

Our assets total $6,279,603 and our membership continues to grow. Since its inception in 1984, the Foundation has awarded over $3 million in grants and more than $2 million in scholarships. We thank you for your contributions which help make grant and scholarship awards possible. Please take a moment to review the list of grant and scholarship recipients on the next pages of this report, and consider making your contribution to the York Community Foundation. A gift of any amount is appreciated. Let your contribution help make our community continue to be a wonderful place to live.

Kristie Holoch, Chairman & President

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THE BOOK OF LIVING GIFTS“In Memory Of”

These commemorations were recorded in the York Community Foundation “Book of Living Gifts” from October 2016 through September 2017:

Marlene J. Schlender James “Jim” A. Heins Christopher M. Oxley James “Jim” G. Winchell Ralph P. Pfeifer Joseph Kuzelka Mickey P. Thiele LaVon R. Rasmussen G. Merritt Otoupal Eleanor Jean (Meyers) Moore Eunice M. Troester Karen R. Hying Jean Sandall Gaver Eldene J. Mason Harold E. Koeneke Marjorie E. McClatchey Muriel E. Redfern Brian Leggett Lance C. Kennedy Charles Levitt Ruth Miller Carol L. Bittinger Hubert E. Gerken

The “Book of Living Gifts” was established in 1985 as a way of honoring deceased loved ones and friends while providing a way to make a financial gift to benefit local, qualified non-profit organizations.

Contributions to the “Book of Living Gifts” help support the York Community Foundation Endowment Fund which will be used to provide grants for programs and projects that benefit the York community.

The “Book of Living Gifts” is located on the first floor of Cornerstone Bank and is accessible for viewing during normal business hours. To learn more about the “Book of Living Gifts”, call the York Community Foundation at 362-5531.

If you wish to have a name added to the Book of Living Gifts, the following information is needed: the name of the deceased printed as you want it inscribed in the book; the year of their birth; the year of their death; the name and address of the person you want an acknowledgement sent to; your name and address, and a check made payable to the York Community Foundation. No minimum contribution is required.

The York Community Foundation will notify the family of the deceased in writing making them aware that a contribution has been made in the name of their loved one. You will receive a receipt for your contribution.

The name of the deceased will be inscribed in The Book of Living Gifts. If multiple gifts are received for the same name, the name is inscribed only once.

Book of the Living Gifts Behind the Scenes

Letter from the PresidentAutumn 2017I am honored to serve as President of the York Community Foundation. Our organization has shown tremendous growth and accomplished a great deal over the past thirty years.The future of the York

Community Foundation continues to look bright. Success of the Foundation is due to contributions and bequests.

Some of you may recognize this familiar face from our community of York! Since the beginning of 2017, Ruth Koch generously volunteers her time and calligraphy talents to the York Community Foundation.

Retired after 20 years of teaching sixth grade language arts at York Public Schools, Ruth’s interest in calligraphy began with a love of cursive writing -- and taking a one-night calligraphy class in York. Calligraphy was so fun and creative for Ruth that she continued learning and perfecting the technique on her own over the years.

Ruth is married to Scott Koch. They have three grown children and several grandchildren. Ruth keeps quite busy in retirement with her family and friends – so the York Community Foundation is ever so grateful for Ruth’s willingness to share her time and talent with the community.

Thank you, Ruth!

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YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS AWARDED SINCE 2000

Board of DirectorsThe York Community Foundation is governed by a fifteen member Board of Directors, elected to serve based on their knowledge of

community needs. The Board meets annually on the second Monday in November, and meetings are open to the public.

Current Board Members are: Kristie Holoch, President Charles W. Harris, Vice-President Gordon Fillman, Executive Board Katie North, Executive Board C.G. “Kelly” Holthus, Executive Board Charles Campbell Sally Ruben Lawrence R. Kopsa Kent Rauert Donna Loschen Cheryl Thomas-Miller Garold Leggott Jane Thompson Daryl Wilton Bradley Barrows

The Foundation has six committees. Current committee chairpersons are:

Executive Committee ............................................. Kristie HolochInvestment Committee ................................. C.G. “Kelly” Holthus Nominating Committee .......................................... Kristie HolochScholarship Committee ............................................ Sally Ruben Grants Committee ..................................................... Sally RubenAudit Committee .................................................. Gordon Fillman

Contact InformationAddress: The York Community Foundation 603 North Lincoln Avenue • York, Nebraska 68467Web site: www.yorkcommunityfoundation.org Telephone: 402-362-5531 • E-mail: ycf@yorkchamber.orgContact person: Therese Swanson, Executive Director

2017 GRANT RECIPIENTSORGANIZATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

York County Ag Society Fairgrounds Trees $8,000.00

Claybusters of York Clay Trap $200.00

York College Parliamentary Procedure Workshop $3,000.00

Yorkshire Playhouse Facility improvements $20,000.00

York Public Schools ESI camp $1,350.00

CASA of York County Computer hardware, desk $2,500.00

Blue Valley Behavioral Health Updated phone system $2,000.00

York Fire Department/ City of York Cardiac defibrillators /monitors $31,192.77

TOTAL $68,242.77

Community/Civic $1,205,304Arts/Culture

$210,793Education $237,480

Recreation $1,611,299

Health $72,372

Human Services $180,678

Total Grants = $3,517,926

Community Partners of York Community Foundation

The York Community Foundation (Foundation), Prison Fellowship, and the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) are collaborating to support the construction of the Parenting Center Building at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) located in York. The York Community Foundation has the role of the grantee in requesting and accepting grants

and gifts from other foundations and donors. Prison Fellowship is working with the Foundation in developing the grant proposals and will provide key programs once the Parenting Center is operational. The NDCS has completed the design of the proposed building and has received the raised funds to be used to construct the building. Prison Fellowship is assisting the Foundation in tracking and reporting the progress of the project to the grantors.Prison Fellowship, founded in 1976, is the largest outreach to prisoners, their children, and families in the United States. Prison Fellowship is currently providing in-prison programs in Nebraska and last year served 2,330 Nebraskan children of incarcerated parents through its Angel Tree Program. Prison Fellowship’s mission is to restore those affected by crime and incarceration.The mission of NCCW is to serve and protect the public while providing a safe supportive and clean environment for women to grow and develop. Why the Parenting Center? Seventy-six percent of the women in prison in Nebraska are moms. They average three children each. Sixty-seven percent are single, and 59% share that their own moms were incarcerated. The Parenting Center will be used for educational programs that will result in stopping this generational cycle of crime.Since 1974 the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services has developed parenting programs that address the needs of these children as well as those of their incarcerated parents. The Nebraska Correctional Center for Women was able to obtain a used building that served as a classroom and playroom for the children visiting their mothers. This building was demolished in 2013 due to age and deterioration. The small building facilitated a day/over night visiting program that was the first of its kind in the country. Over the years the facility has expanded on a parenting curriculum tailored specifically to the incarcerated mother, and the needs of their children, as they work to sustain their bond. Nebraska saw the success and potential of the program, and has been funded at the state level since 1976.The Parenting Center will support the many areas of need that motivate and enhance the possibilities of success for the inmate mothers – thus benefitting Nebraska communities when mothers are released from prison and return dedicated to their roles as a parent and as productive citizens.

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• Jason Barrett Memorial Scholarship - one $500 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at York High School, who is involved in high school athletics, and plans to attend a vocational school. • Carol L. Bittinger Scholarship NEW – one scholarship will be available to a current graduating senior who resides in York County pursuing enrollment in the study of medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, or any other health-related course of study. Amount may vary.• Steve Block Memorial Scholarship - one $1,000 scholarship is available to current graduating senior at York High School who plans to pursue enrollment in industrial technology, architecture or engineering.• Lance J. Boyle Memorial Scholarship - one $1,000 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at York High School who is a member of the York Chapter of FFA and plans to attend a technical school and pursue a degree in agriculture.• Kathleen Dougherty-Bartizal Scholarship – one $6,000 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at York High School who plans to major in a field related to the environmental sciences. If no one applies in the field of conservation and natural resources, the scholarship will be open to a student going into the field of education.• Drive for Your Goal Scholarship – one or two $1,000 scholarships are available to current graduating seniors from York High School who have participated in at least one sport.• Harold Elkins Memorial Golf Scholarship – one scholarship is available to a current graduating senior boy at York High School who is a member of the York High School golf team. Amount may vary.• Beth Ellis Memorial Scholarship - one $500 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior girl at York High School who has participated in at least two high school sports.• Forever a Duke Scholarship – one $1,000 scholarship or two $750 scholarships will be available to a current graduating senior from York High School who is at least a second-generation graduate of York High School and who has been active in the fine arts during high school.• R.A. & Lena Freeman Scholarship – one $1,000 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at York High School, who plans to attend a technical school and major in a field related to foundry work.• Raymond “Butch” Gray Memorial Scholarship - one scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at York High School who plans to attend a technical school in Nebraska and major in welding, metal fabrication or machining. Amount may vary.• Adam James Hansen Memorial Scholarship - one $500 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at York High School who plans to pursue a degree in Computer Technology/Programming or computer Science. • Hirschfeld Family Scholarship NEW -- one $500 scholarship will be available to a current graduating senior from York High School who is has participated in or has been an active member of 4-H or FFA in York County. The applicant must be pursuing enrollment in an agricultural major.• Greg Holoch Memorial Scholarship – two $1,000 scholarships are available to current graduating seniors from York High School who plan to major in Building Trades.• Alfred & Verna Holthus Scholarship - one $1,000 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at Bertrand High School.• Holthus Family Scholarship - $1,000 scholarships are available to current graduating seniors at York High School. The number of scholarships available may vary. • Kendell Holthus Memorial Scholarship - one $2,000 scholarship and one $1,000 scholarship are available to current graduating seniors at York High School who plan to major in Business Finance/Banking or Medical Field.• Vivian Hoyle Nursing Scholarship - one scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at York High School who plans to major in nursing. Amount may vary.• Hying Family Scholarship NEW – one $1,000 scholarship will be available to a current graduating senior from York High School that has shown excellence in academics and activities throughout their high school career.• Ray Korbelik Memorial Scholarship - one scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at York High School who plans to attend a technical school with a building emphasis. Amount may vary.

Scholarships Administered by York Community Foundation

Contact the Foundation for more details

• Kristopher & Jennifer Kunze Scholarship - one scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at York High School who has participated in at least two varsity sports, and plans to major in Engineering or Nursing. Amount may vary.• Labart Scholarship – one or more scholarships will be available to students enrolled at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, to become a physician. Students must have resided in York County at time of high school graduation. Amount may vary. • Levitt Family Scholarship - one $1,000 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at York High School who plans to attend a public or private Nebraska technical school or college.• Dorothy & Howard May York College Scholarship - one or two scholarships are available to current York College students. Amounts may vary.• Dorothy & Howard May York High School Scholarship - one or two scholarships are available to current graduating seniors at York High School who plan to attend a Nebraska college or university. Amounts may vary. • Arthur H. & Belle L. Merrill Scholarship - one scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at York High School who plans to pursue a degree in education. Amount may vary.• Tom & Carole Miller Scholarship – one $500 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior from York High School who is pursuing enrollment in a technical school or community college. The scholarship award will alternate each year between a girl or boy recipient.• Chris Nelsen Memorial Scholarship for Agriculture & Agronomy - one scholarship will be available to a current graduating senior from York, Frontier or Lincoln Counties who plans to pursue a degree in Agriculture or Agronomy, or a current college student who majors in Agriculture or Agronomy. Amount may vary. • JoDelle A. Obermier Memorial Scholarship - one $1,000 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior who attends a York County High School or attends Cross County High School but resides in York County. • Peterson Family Scholarship - one $500 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at Cross County High School who must reside in York County.• Loren A. & Erma E. Pieper Scholarship - one $500 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at York High School who plans to pursue a degree in plumbing/heating/air conditioning. • Kenneth C. & Joyce H. Rhoades Memorial Scholarship - one scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at York High School who plans to pursue a degree in elementary education or agriculture. Amount may vary.• Harold & Ginny Rosenau Fine Arts Scholarship – one $500 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior from York High School who plans to major in music, art or drama. • Rob & Carol Schardt MMM Scholarship – one $2,000 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior from York High School who has excelled at and is pursuing a post-secondary education in Math, Medicine, and/or Music.• Rosemary Stahr Memorial Scholarship - one $250 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior girl and one $250 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior boy at York High School. They must have participated in York High School soccer for at least two seasons. • Natalie Teegerstrom Schlegelmilch Memorial Scholarship – one $500 scholarship is available to a current graduating York High School senior, who participated in sports and community involvement, pursuing enrollment in the Medical Field.• Eunice M. Troester Scholarship – one $3,000 scholarship is available to a current graduating York High School senior AND one $3,000 scholarship is available to a current graduating Hampton High School senior pursuing a major in Agriculture, Medicine or Allied Health Field.• Winsor Tucker Scholarship - the number and amount of scholarships vary. Scholarships are available to current graduating seniors who attend a York County School or any other school district that includes York County property. The applicant must reside in York County. Scholarships are renewable for four years. This scholarship has a separate application and supporting documents.• Maurie Van Nostrand Memorial Scholarship - one $500 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior at Cross County High School who must reside in York County. • Robert L. & Verna M. Wolfe Scholarship – one scholarship will be available to a current graduating senior at York High School who plans to pursue a degree in Business or Education. Amount may vary.• Wood Family Future Science Educator Scholarship – one $500 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior from York High School pursuing enrollment with the intent of teaching Science at the secondary level.• Wood Family Student of the Arts Scholarship – one $500 scholarship is available to a current graduating senior from York High School pursuing the study of Fine or Performing Arts.

Ryen Diaz Winsor Tucker

Scholarship

Will Bailey Winsor Tucker

Scholarship

April Walkup Maurie Van Nostrand Memorial Scholarship

Taylor Engert Robert & Verna Wolfe

Scholarship

Courtney Philips Alfred & Verna Holthus

Scholarship

Samuel Wallick Rosemary Stahr Memorial

Soccer Scholarship

Marlee Nickels Rosemary Stahr Memorial

Soccer Scholarship

John Erwin Winsor Tucker

Scholarship

Madison Harcrow Winsor Tucker

Scholarship

Ethan Hall Winsor Tucker

Scholarship

Kenny Wright Peterson Family

Scholarship

Breana Bushnell Kenneth & Joyce Rhoades

Scholarship

Ethan Greenlee Harold & Ginny Rosenau

Fine Arts Scholarship, Wood Family Student of

the Arts Scholarship

Hannah Way Rob & Carole Schardt

3M Scholarship, Natalie Teegerstrom

Schlegelmilch Scholarship

Jalen Alexander Rosemary Stahr Memorial

Soccer Scholarship

Tayte Hansen Kendell Holthus Memorial

Scholarship

Ryan Way Ray Korbelik Memorial

Scholarship, Tom & Carole Miller Scholarship

Maria McDougall Kristopher & Jennifer Kunze Scholarship

Makenna West Levitt Family Scholarship,

Dorothy & Howard May York High School

Scholarship

Mara Stuhr Arthur & Belle Merrill Memorial Scholarship

Bailey Gocke Greg Holoch Memorial

Scholarship

David Jinright Holthus Family

Scholarship

Hayley McClelland Holthus Family

Scholarship

Nolan Turek Holthus Family

Scholarship

Hailey Troester Kendell Holthus Memorial

Scholarship, Vivian Hoyle Memorial Nursing

Scholarship

Gage Sinsel Drive For Your Goal

Scholarship, Harold Elkins Memorial Golf Scholarship

Samantha Redfern Harold Elkins Memorial

Golf Scholarship, Forever A Duke Scholarship

Paige Cradick Forever A Duke

Scholarship, Rosemary Stahr Memorial Soccer

Scholarship

Andrew Miller Adam James Hansen Memorial Scholarship,

Holthus Family Scholarship

Donovan Buss Hirschfeld Family

ScholarshipJoDelle Obermier

Memorial Scholarship

Lane Meier Jason Barrett Memorial

Scholarship, R.A. & Lena Freeman Memorial

Scholarship

Kody Mostrom Steve Block Memorial

Scholarship Butch Gray Memorial

Scholarship

Jayden Vanderheiden Lance J. Boyle Memorial

Scholarship

Jenny Kadavy

Kathleen Dougherty Bartizal Memorial Scholarship, Wood Future Science Educator Scholarship

Madison Smart Kathleen Dougherty

Bartizal Memorial Scholarship

2017 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Sharon HansenBarry & Trudy PedleyDavid AlexanderMark & Dawn NannenRobert HoseJeffrey & Shirley EwingRobert & Louise LaneCraig & Ruth DouthittPaul & Mary KillianEndre & Anne BakkenRita Scott & David CuttingThomas & Suzanne VanousDonald S. JohnsonJack & Cheryl VavraDavid HyingRandall & Diana MierauJoseph & Connie MorrisDaniel & Sheryl StorkRandy Halder & Lori ShrinerPauline Sulentic1412 Global LLC dba Dairy QueenMyra JacksonAmy & Rich PodurgalPhilip HyingJerrine BrughDonna & Melvin KaukTim & Jean GardnerJo & Pierre Hoppe

Manufacturing, Inc. Another unique opportunity for WHLF -- The York Area Ag Hall of Fame finally found its permanent home on the south wall of the new equipment display building. Plus, an annual Celebration of Agriculture has been established through a collaboration with the York News Times. A lot of work will be completed during the winter- we are very excited to reveal the space in spring of 2018! On the order of community outreach, I am pleased to report that we have increased our involvement with community activities and strengthened partnerships with other organizations and businesses. WLHF has been present in local and state celebrations, tourism activities and other gatherings which promote our community. As we plan for the 2018 season, we realize that the Wessels Living History Farm Endowment held at the York Community Foundation can only provide limited funds for the operation of the farm. For this reason, we are seeking sponsors for our events as well as funding to maintain our historical structures on the farm. If your family or business is interested in partnering with us, please contact myself or any of our current board members. You will find a wealth of information on the refreshed WLHF website at www.livinghistoryfarm.org – a full listing of 2018 events, donation and sponsorship opportunities, volunteer opportunities, information about our governance and community involvement, and more . . . We invite you to join in the community support of Wessels Living History Farm so that we all may continue “keeping Dave’s dream alive”!

Sincerely,

Hillary Mundt, Director - Wessels Living History Farm

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Wessels Living History Farm: Celebrating history and making some of our own!Wessels Living History Farm (WLHF) continues in striving to carry out Dave Wessels’ dream to educate. Our 12th season increases the visitor total to 57,178 from all 50 states and 52 foreign

countries. The farm hosted 9 rentals, 9 weddings, 12 special tours and 10 large events this year. In addition to the numbers, we have other things to be proud of…A steady increase in the number of classes taught on the farm brings this year’s total to 71! The hands-on experiences of the farm remain the driving force in the success of our educational programs. Several schools were welcomed to the farm for the first time this year, as well as home school groups, church groups, and families. WLHF hosted statewide learning opportunities for different programs, and educational events which brought guests from out of state. The positive reviews from educators, parents and students have propelled our program into one we think Dave would be proud of. As promised, WLHF has increased the farm demonstrations and educational opportunities for all ages during 2017. A series of presenters shared their love of Nebraska history- many with live music! Farm demonstrations with antique equipment attracted guests from across the state and provided the opportunity for some to participate and re-live moments of their past. One of the most important WLHF projects this year was the completion of the new equipment display building, made possible through contributions by the York Community Foundation, York County Visitor’s Bureau, private donors, and a match by Reinke

Kelly & Virginia HolthusKristie HolochSue HeinzSvehla Law OfficesChuck & Karen HarrisDick & Gwen BrouilletteCorinne KidderHarold & Judi NordlundDarroll & Donna LoschenCharles & Jeanne CampbellL&M Kopsa Charitable FoundationDon & Therese SwansonTom & Jody RitzdorfMcCormick Heating & AirDennis & Patricia CarpenterMerlyn & Velda MindermanJennie RomohrSally Ruben & Hardy LeggettJohn & Willadeen DruryRoger & Janice MooreRob & Carol SchardtCy & Katie NorthMike & Annette FinkeCarl & Dawn DickinsonRobert & Barbara WoodruffJohn & Lori MittmanDon & Shirley WitteJane ThompsonKlute Steel Fabricating

Jay & Donna BitnerGordon FillmanGayle JonesGarold & Judi LeggottCornerstone BankJeanne HuffArline WilhelmSteven & Gerry WelchWells Fargo Bank Comm SupportSusanne KellerScott & Stacy KohmetscherTom & Doreen LuethjeBrad & Rhonda BarrowsRich & Cindy KantZach & Lori SuddarthScott & Cindy NaberNaber & AssociatesMatt & Jill BakerLeslie WoodAmy HolthusPat HirschfeldDennis & Jeannie ScamehornTom MillerYork Smoky LassiesCarol Bittinger EstateKristopher & Jennifer KunzeAl & Ann UnderwoodBetty PfeiferWells Fargo Bank Match

AnonymousAmazon SmilesJean LehmannBev JensenJanis SchmiedingCarol SchmiedingJane NelsonKathy GloysteinSharon FosterVeral BlumDeb WinchellDan & Evie BarrettDaryl & Linda WiltonCraig & Patti VincentJane BunnettRenee & Jeffery WilliamsYork Chamber AmbassadorsJoseph Kuzelka FamilyMatthew & Ann SpanjersFerne MingusJerald & Karen SnodgrassCharles & Miriam PetersonDiane BeeneyScott & Ruth KochRonald & Patrice WeissDavid & Bernice MettenbrinkBerthal & Marlyce ReedJane RhodesOrville & Sharon Davidson

CONTRIBUTORS TO YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN 2017

Autumn 2017

It is with great pleasure that I serve the York Community Foundation and the community of York.

Reflecting on our year of 2017 – The York Community Foundation awarded more than $68,000 with eight new community grants. A total of 34 new scholarships were awarded to students advancing their path to

higher education with the hope of realizing their goals and dreams. Additionally, 16 scholarship renewals were also awarded in regard to Winsor Tucker Scholarships and Eunice Troester Scholarships.

I am humbled by and very thankful for the many community-minded individuals and businesses who gave of their time, talents and financial resources to make possible the projects and programs funded by the Foundation. York is an impressive community and we have much to be proud of.

As we ponder the end of 2017, I invite you to join me in giving back to our community with a tax-deductible gift to the York Community Foundation. Together, we will continue our journey to make York a strong and sustainable community.

Happy Holidays to you and your families from the York Community Foundation Board of Directors and Staff!

Therese Swanson, Executive Director

Funds Held by the Foundation

Agency FundsRotary Club York County AgingYork County Agriculture Society

Designated FundsCarol Bittinger Fund for Benedict Senior Center NEWElizabeth Branz McCool Cemetery Wessels Living History Farm Endowment Dorothy & Howard May Beautification Merlin H. PetersenHub Foster City of York Foster Park FundHub Foster Greenwood Cemetery Association

Fund

Memorial FundsLeRoy & Geralyn Smith Memorial Winfield Memorial York Community Foundation Grants in Progress York Community Foundation Pass Through

Unrestricted FundsAgnes Grosse-HoffmanEunice M. Troester Inherited IRA York Community Foundation Endowment York Community Foundation Operations

Scholarship FundsJason Barrett Memorial ScholarshipCarol L. Bittinger Scholarship NEWSteve Block Memorial ScholarshipLance Boyle ScholarshipKathleen Dougherty-Bartizal ScholarshipDrive for Your Goal Scholarship FundHarold Elkins Memorial Golf ScholarshipR.A. & Lena Freeman ScholarshipRaymond “Butch” Gray ScholarshipAdam James Hansen Memorial ScholarshipHirschfeld Family Scholarship NEWPeyton Hoffman ScholarshipGreg Holoch Memorial Scholarship FundAlfred & Verna Holthus ScholarshipHolthus Family ScholarshipKendell Holthus Memorial Scholarship Fund

Vivian Hoyle Memorial Nursing ScholarshipHying Family Scholarship NEWRay Korbelik Memorial ScholarshipLabart Scholarship Levitt Family ScholarshipDorothy & Howard May York High School Scholarship Dorothy & Howard May York College Scholarship Arnold M. & Belle L. Merrill Scholarship Chris Nelsen ScholarshipJoDelle A. Obermier ScholarshipPeterson Family ScholarshipLoren A. & Erma E. Pieper ScholarshipKenneth C. & Joyce H. Rhoades ScholarshipHarold & Ginny Rosenau Fine Arts ScholarshipRob & Carol Schardt MMM ScholarshipRosemary Stahr Memorial Soccer ScholarshipNatalie Teegerstrom Schlegelmilch Memorial ScholarshipEunice M. Troester Scholarship FundWinsor Tucker ScholarshipMaurie Van Nostrand Memorial ScholarshipRobert & Verna Wolfe ScholarshipWood Family Scholarship

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Letter From the Executive Director BALANCE SHEETASSETS

30-Sep-17 30-Sep-16 Current Assets General Cash Funds Unrestricted Cash $6,292.61 $12,095.64 Restricted Cash 9,579.00 9,160.43 Total General Cash Funds 15,871.61 21,256.07

Fixed Assets Total Fixed Assets, net of depreciation 0 29.07 Other Assets Total Funds Held in Trust - Restricted 4,643,644.16 4,918,747.96 Total Funds Held in Trust - Unrestricted 155,575.86 145,393.72 Wessels Accounts - Farm Related 436,698.77 438,786.01 Wessels Trust Account 1,027,812.39 1,044,606.36 Total Other Assets 6,263,731.18 6,547,534.05

TOTAL ASSETS $6,279,602.79 $6,568,819.19

LIABILITIES & EQUITY Current Liabilities Total Current Liabilities $620.56 $596.70 Equity Retained Earnings 6,568,222.49 6,550,090.34 Net Income (Loss) -289,240.26 18,132.15 Total Equity 6,278,982.23 6,568,222.49 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $6,279,602.79 $6,568,819.19 *Based on historical costs

Dear York Community Foundation,Thank you for your generous scholarship and support of my education. When Mr. Tucker established this fund and the requirements for it, he understood the value of education in creating the leaders, thinkers, and visionaries of the future. The York Community Foundation exhibits those values in setting standards that challenge people to do their best. I strive to represent at least some of what Mr. Tucker dreamed of and I thank you for giving me the opportunity. Your recognition and gracious gift is appreciated and humbling. Thank you.

— Sincerely, Ethan Hall

Family of Karen Hying Gifts Community With Memorial Scholarship

Karen Rosalie (Norseen) Hying passed away July 28, 2017 at Lincoln, NE from complications following surgery. Born July 26, 1952 in Grand Island, NE to Dean A and Eldene R (Hybl) Norseen, she graduated from Lexington High School, attended North Platte Junior College

and was a 1974 graduate of Kearney State College. Married to her husband, David, in 1975, the couple had lived in York since 1977. The couple raised their four sons, Karl, Kirk, Joel and Brian, in York. Karen was a 39-year employee of the City of York Water Department. She put in many hours as a volunteer for Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, quilt groups, the Yorkshire Playhouse, and TeamMates. She was an avid soccer mom, t-ball and baseball coach, and an integral part of the York Mom’s information network. For 11 years, Karen was chairperson of the annual Troop 174 Boy Scout Auction, a major fundraiser for the troop. In 2008, she and her mother won first place in the first annual Czechfest dumpling cook-off. Karen was well-known in the local quilting community for the many creative quilts she made and displayed, as well as machine quilting for others. Karen also worked as a quilt restorer. Karen and her family were members of St. Joseph Catholic Church.Through the generosity of Karen’s family and friends, gifts of more than $10,000 have been contributed to York Community Foundation to establish a York High School scholarship in her honor – the Hying Family Memorial Scholarship. The York Community Foundation is honored to establish and administer this scholarship.

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Gifts to the Foundation will improve the quality of life for all residents in the York community.

Enclosed is my contribution in the amount of $_________________ to further the purposes of the York Community Foundation, Inc.

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________ City: ___________________ State: _________ Zip: _________

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Hirschfeld Family Gifts Community with New Scholarship

Ross A. Hirschfeld of Benedict, NE, passed away December 4, 2016. Born November 30, 1949 at York, NE to J.D. and Verla (Cotner) Hirschfeld, he gradu-ated from Benedict High School with the class of 1968 and attended Cur-tis School of Agriculture for one year. In 1969 he

was married to Patty Doremus in York. The union was blessed with three children, Kimberly, Chad and Jason. Ross and Patty made their home near Benedict where Ross was a lifelong farmer and livestock producer. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Benedict, the York County Ag Society, Pork Producers, past mem-ber of the Benedict School Board, was a York County 4-H Leader, member of NSR and CPS Associations, CPS Hall of Fame Inductee, and received an honorary degree from the York FFA. The family of Ross Hirschfeld has generously established a York High School scholarship in his memory. The recipient will have been involved in FFA or 4-H and pursuing a major in agriculture. The York Community Foundation is appreciative of this opportunity to administer this scholar-ship and aid in furthering the goals of a future agricultural leader.

York Community Foundation Administers Gifts of Carol Bittinger

Carol Lorraine Bittinger of York, NE passed away December 15, 2016, at the age of 93. Born in Benedict, NE to Arthur G. and C. Luella (Johnson, Kohn) Bit-tinger, Carol was raised in Benedict, NE -- bap-tized at Zion Lutheran Church, Benedict, and

still maintained her membership there at the time of her death. Carol attended Benedict Public Schools and graduated valedictorian of her class in 1940. She worked for many years as an office manager in a doctor’s office, retiring in Janu-ary 1987. Carol was an avid bowler and loved spending time with her family and friends. She cherished times spent with family and meeting friends for coffee and helping others. Carol has displayed her great generosity in leaving an endowed gift of $60,000 to the York Community Foundation. She instructed half to be used for the benefit of the Carol Bittinger Scholarship and half to be used for the benefit of the Benedict Community Center. The York Community Foundation deeply appreciates this gift to our community from Carol Bittinger.

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