for the opportunities The Kirkwood Foundation 2012 Annual Report Dear Friends, Thank you! Because of your generous support, 2012-2013 is proving to be the best year yet for students seeking Kirkwood Foundation scholarships. This year, the foundation plans to award a record $2.4 million in scholarships to deserving students. Why does Kirkwood prioritize scholarships so highly? It’s simple. We know, both from listening to our students and from studying the available research, that money problems are a primary reason students struggle to achieve their educational goals. Scholarships help remove the financial barriers that prevent learner success. But how do we know we’re really making a difference? Recently we asked Kirkwood’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness to compare the graduation rates for Kirkwood scholarship recipients with graduation rates for Kirkwood students who did not receive scholarships. The study looked at four Kirkwood class cohorts starting in 2005, and the results were even more dramatic than we expected. The study shows that students who receive Kirkwood scholarships are more than twice as likely to graduate in three years (the required federal reporting period) as students who did not receive scholarships. The full study can be found on our website at www.kirkwood. edu/foundation/scholarship-findings. Kirkwood’s strategic plan, our Learner Success Agenda, aims to help more learners achieve their educational goals through increased certificate and credential attainment rates. These scholarship findings support what we have always known — your gifts make a world of difference toward helping our students succeed. We can’t thank you enough … so we decided to let our scholarship recipients speak for themselves. Throughout this report, you’ll have a chance to read some of the notes we’ve received from current students, as well as notes from Kirkwood alumni. The stories are all different, but the single theme of gratitude is consistent and true. Thank you again for your support and friendship, and for making the gifts that make dreams come true. Mick Starcevich President Kathy L. Hall, CFRE Vice President Resource Development T he Ki rk wo o d F o undati o n 2012 A nnual R ep ort 1 Engineering student thriving, thanks to Kirkwood scholarship support Challenge is nothing new to Jen Beckwith. But neither is meeting it head on. That attitude goes hand-in-hand with her commitment to pursuing a career in electronics engineering technology at Kirkwood Community College, another challenge Beckwith has welcomed as a first-year student. And with the help of scholarships from the Returning Adult Student Scholarship and Linn County King’s Daughters & Sons Endowed Scholarship funds, the Lincoln, NE, native is on track to succeed. Jen Beckwith Hometown: Lincoln, NE Major: Electronics Engineering Technology That support has been critical in enabling Beckwith to focus on her studies. As it is, Beckwith works full-time at KGAN TV, Cedar Rapids’ CBS television station, as an engineering technician. Without the scholarship aid, she says, “it would have been really hard to go on. It makes such a huge difference in my daily stress level and my ability to succeed in school. ” Scholarship funding covered two-thirds of her school costs; her work income covers the rest. “My entire semester is covered, which is absolutely fantastic,” she says. “I’ve never gotten a scholarship before, and the feeling is nothing like I ever expected. A stranger read an essay I wrote and a little bit of information about me and decided to give me money toward something that means so much to me. It’s a validation beyond words.” Beckwith also credits encouragement from a Kirkwood faculty member last May to apply for scholarship aid. “I wasn’t even admitted yet, but without that encouragement, I would have completely missed out on that chance,” she notes. Beckwith, 26, plans to graduate in 2015. Then what? “I already have a dream job. I just want to be better at it,” she says. “With a Kirkwood degree, I can look at being assistant chief engineer or chief engineer.” The combination of school and work energizes her, Beckwith says. “I love being in school. It makes me think harder,” she explains. “I love my job and I love Kirkwood.” 2 T he K i r k w o o d F o u n d a tion 2 0 1 2 An n u a l R e por t Honor Roll of Contributors to the Kirkwood Foundation Corporate, Foundation and Organization Contributors For more than 40 years, the Kirkwood Foundation has helped our friends, family and neighbors turn their abilities into possibilities. President’s Council Your support of the Kirkwood Foundation helps preserve and enhance the quality of education at Kirkwood. The Kirkwood Foundation and Kirkwood Community College appreciate donors who believe in our students and choose to invest in the future of our community. The following contributors made gifts to the Kirkwood Foundation during the 2011–12 fiscal year. Annual gifts, pledge payments, and in-kind gifts support accessible education, job training and special funds. The following recognition levels have been established to honor our loyal Kirkwood supporters. President’s Council $1,000,000 and above Trustee’s Circle $500,000–$999,999 Leadership Circle $100,000–$499,999 Dean’s Circle $10,000–$99,999 Pacesetters $5,000–$9,999 Eagle’s Club $2,500–$4,999 Blue and White Club $1,000–$2,499 Kirkwood Associates $500–$999 Kirkwood Friends $25–$499 Transamerica Dean’s Circle ACT, Inc. Anonymous Bradley & Riley P.C. Catherine Campion Estate Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Centro, Inc. Grainger, Inc. GreatAmerica Leasing Corporation/GCRCF Corporate, Foundation and Organization Contributors 2 Heritage Area Agency on Aging Contributors 3 Individual Contributors 4 President’s Circle 11 Samuel J. Kirkwood Society 12 The University of Iowa International Paper, Cedar River Mill Van Meter, Inc. Leola Bergmann Estate Linn County May G. Gortner Trust Blue & White Club Pine Meadow Farm AGC of Iowa Foundation Schneider Electric/Square D Company Alliances, LLC Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. Walter and Ida Kansky Estate Wells Fargo Bank John Deere AXA Foundation John P. & Lawrence J. Giacoletto Foundation Budget Inn Mansfield Charitable Trust Cedar Rapids Region Antique Automobile Club of America, Inc. McIntyre Foundation Rockwell Collins Rohde Family Charitable Foundation St. Luke’s Hospital U.S. Bancorp Foundation United Fire & Casualty Company Pacesetters Abraham’s Veterinary Clinic, LTD. ADM Alliant Energy Foundation Matching Gifts Program Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation Memorial and Honorary Gifts 14 Scholarship Growth 16 Community Foundation of Johnson County 17 Dakota Red/King’s Material/ Hawkeye Ready Mix Condensed Balance Sheet Hy-Vee, Inc. Eagle’s Club Wilson Toyota Scion For the Record Gifts made between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012, are included in these lists. If we made a mistake in the way you are identified or if your name was omitted from a gift list, we apologize. Help us set the record straight. Please contact the Kirkwood Foundation at (319) 398-5442. University District Dental Society Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) United Way of East Central Iowa Inside Highway Equipment Company Cedar Rapids Truck Center Francis J. Pruss Education Trust The Gazette Foundation/ GCRCF Anderson-Bogert Engineers & Surveyors Bank of the West Buresh Family Foundation Cedar Memorial Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Cedar Rapids Garden Club Carpet Guys Flooring Citizens State Bank Monticello F & M Bank Genencor International General Mills Foundation Guaranty Bank & Trust Company Hawk A Model A Ford Club Inc. Heritage Property Management Holmes Murphy & Associates Johnson County Auditor Lennox International Inc. Marion Economic Development Company Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 125 Quarton-McElroy Iowa Broadcasters Association/GCRCF Rockwell Collins Matching Gift Company Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame Cedar Valley APICS CIVCO Medical Solutions Collins Community Credit Union Community 1st Credit Union Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Crystal Group Inc. Dupaco Community Credit Union DuTrac Community Credit Union Eastern Iowa Veterinary Medical Association Farmers Trust & Savings Bank Four Seasons Garden Club Hills Bank & Trust Company Hupp Electric Motors Iowa Telecommunications Association Kirkwood Facilities Foundation Kiwanis AMers Youth Services Lenoch & Cilek ACE Hardware Linn County Dental Society Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids West L.L. Pelling Company Shive-Hattery McGrath Powersports TAF Enterprises Mercy Iowa City TrueNorth Companies, LC MidWestOne Bank M & D Farms Monday League Club T he Ki rk wo o d F o undati o n 2012 A nnual R ep ort 3 OPN Architects, Inc. Ralston Foods RSM McGladrey, Inc./ GCRCF RuffaloCODY Sadler Machine Company Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC/GCRCF Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Solon-Andreas Foundation Sunline, Inc. Tack Room Inc. Therapy Solutions, Inc. University of Iowa Community Credit Union Johnson County Retired School Personnel Association Kenwood Records Management Management Recruiters of Cedar Rapids Midwest Computer Products, Inc. Pagliai’s Pizza Palace, LTD. Perfect Game USA Physiotherapy Associates PiperJaffray Employee Giving Program Procter & Gamble Oral B Laboratories Veridian Credit Union Push Pedal Pull Waypoint Services for Women, Children & Families Ramsey Communications, Inc. Wehrheim Family Foundation Randy Kuehl Honda Red Star Yeast Company LLC Worley Manufacturing Source One Logos & Marketing Washington County Auditor Kirkwood Associates American Association of University Women - Iowa City Branch Bankers Trust N.A. Benson & Hepker Design Billion Automotive Bridge Community Bank Cedar County Economic Development Commission Cedar Rapids Ball Club, Inc. Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Company Cedar Rapids Kernels Booster Club Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Club Cedar Rapids SCORE #227 Citrix Whitetails Unlimited, Inc. Wright-Way Trailers, Inc. AEGON Transamerica Foundation Albert Auto Altura Communications Solutions Best Toys Inc. / Best of Best Bosch Financial, Inc. Cabinet Works Cargill Inc. Carpet Tree ConocoPhillips Continuing Education Staff Core Group IC, LLC Craftsmen Community Services, Inc. Diamond V Mills Design Engineers, PC Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, Inc. Eastern Iowa Pond Society Iowa County Board of Supervisors Iowa State Penitentiary Johnson County Master Gardeners Frey Pet Hospital Don Davidson Farms Emerson Electric Erb’s Business Machines Inc. Executive Preference Limousines Inc. Fidelity Bank & Trust have been a blessing GE Commercial Finance from people I don’t George R. & Betty B. Elliott Trust even know. They have Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company made it possible for Half Price Books me to think clearer, Hardman Family Reunion Honey Creek Resort worry less, and have IBM Matching Grants Program the peace of mind Intek Strength Iowa Physical Therapy Association Janice Meyer Hometown: Waterloo, IA Major: Nursing from knowing I can pay my bills and Jerseys Pub & Grub buy the extra study Leon High School Class of 1944 materials to enhance Linn County REC my education. Without Marian R. Johnson Revocable Trust the scholarships and financial aid, I couldn’t Marion Senior Development LLC attend college.” McGraw-Hill Companies MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company Midwest Public Affairs Group, Inc. MMS Consultants, Inc. Kirkwood Friends “The scholarships FR & Z Fashions LLC Monsanto Company NAFSA Region IV International Center NCS Pearson NextEra Energy Resources, LLC Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation Orchestra Iowa Perspective Consulting Partners LLC Contributors to the Heritage Area Agency on Aging The Heritage Area Agency on Aging’s mission is to preserve the independence and dignity of seniors by planning and coordinating home- and communitybased services for more than 60,000 older adults in Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington counties. Power Lift Quint Company Inc. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort Riverside Theatre Serbousek Farms, Inc. Blue & White Club Kirkwood Friends Bob & Wilma Bunn Doris Bareis Erich & Sallie Streib Sandy Bell Carl & Barbara Brown Shimek Elementary Gamma Green Team Kirkwood Associates Stanley Hills Association Marilynn Keller Target Corporation The George Foundation Barbara Young Cedar Ridge Farm, Inc. Linda & David Fisher John & Marian Greenlee Mike King Dave & Ethel Knutson Verizon Foundation Lee McGovern Wells Fargo Foundation Ivan Reihmann Charles & Viola Slater David & Susan Tesdahl 4 T he K i r k w o o d F o u n d a tion 2 0 1 2 An n u a l R e por t Individual Contributors The following individuals helped open the door to quality, accessible college education and job training, or supported special funds through annual gifts and pledge payments during the 2011–12 fiscal year. Leadership Circle Anonymous John & Cindy Bloomhall+ Mick & Linda Starcevich and Family Jerry & Patricia Meis Michele Boyer Nancy & Gary Strandberg Ray Miller Grant Bramel Keith Mitchell Steve Carpenter & Mary Magner Neal & Linda Vaughn Doug & Kristi Murdock Dean’s Circle Robert & Elizabeth Allsop+ Wynne Begun Miriam Bergman Rosella Dillman Patrick & Phyllis Falconio Steve C. Hull Irene B. Konecny Al* & Sara Sorensen+ Joan Thaler Dr. Hisham M. Wagdy Charlotte Wilson Blue & White Club Ruth Altermatt Anonymous The Atherton Family Lois Bartelme Lee Belfield David & Jacquelyn Bergman Gregg & Anita Bosch Kevin E. Boyens Catherine Campion* Don & Phyllis Canfield James & Vicki Choate Pacesetters Tom & Mary Cilek Anonymous Kayt Conrad & Donald Klingenberger John Dane Megan Green Lee & Andrea Liu Jim & Pat Nemmers Norm Nielsen Sara & James Sauter Stephen & Victoria West Myron & Esther Wilson Betty Winokur Martina Conrad Mary Conrad Judith Cowan Robert & Ruth Cunard George Dane James & Margaret Dunn Denton Eastman Larry & Marsha Erb Larry & Terri Jo Erickson Richard L. Ferguson Eagle’s Club Orville Bloethe John Boyd Barbara Gohman William & Cammie Greif Mark N. Hepworth E. H. Tony Kellems & Ruth Calloway Kellems Kenneth & Jeanette Kinsey Thomas & Gretchen Lickiss Donna Madsen Dee Ann McIntyre Henry & Mildred Meyer The Mrstik Family * In memory of our friends who are no longer with us. +Gifts made through the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Carole J. Moore Jerry & Ann Pearson Wally Schaeffer, DC Fred & Lois Schuchmann LaVerne Schueller Dale Simon Kristie & Drew Fisher Terry & Jane Francescon Jon & Katy Neff Wayne & Nancy Newton Steve & Susan Ovel Paul D. Pate Family Chuck & Mary Ann Peters+ Paul & Dorothy Pospischil Bernie & Dee Rehnstrom Steve & Rose Rennekamp+ Nancy Riley Ann Robinson Robert Rodnitzky Marcia & Dan Rogers Alan & Nancy Rowe+ Gary & Cathy Rozek Audrey Savage Robert & Bonnie Sierk Shawn & Jenifer Steil Sunny Story & Dan Slife Josh A. Troutman David & Barbara Unzeitig John & Mary Vernon Nicholas J. Gilliam Conrad Gregg Kathy L. Hall & Terry Pitts Kathryn & Robert Hogg Mary M. Huffman John Hughes Alicia Dee Jackson Duane & Anne Jasper G. Richard & Jackie R. Johnson Kim Johnson Tom & Katherine Kaldenberg Dr. Kim Kazimour Wendy & Jim Lingo Susan D. Love James Cochran Richard & Larisa Crow Michael & Marilou Denney Bob Driggs Anne Duffy Gary & Kathy Edwards Scott Ermer Claire Fernow Tim Gilbertson David & Kathleen Good Karen & James Gorham Jay & Debbie Gruenwald Elizabeth Haas Daniel Hahn John & Mona Hall Norman & Joyce Humble Kathy & Bruce Kaiser John & Patricia Kerr Daniel Konrardy Bill & Vicki Lamb Elizabeth J. Lawrence Steven & Joann Wahle Terry & Joyce Moran Eric Weiler & Angie Ziesman Weiler Victor & Jan Naxera Sandra O’Brien William Whipple III Tim Oswald Jim Wofford Pat Otis Richard & Ann Woodward Polly & Armond Pagliai Allison York & John Schmidt Bethany Parker Susan Pitlik Linda Railsback Doris French Leland Fry Steve & Suzanne Caves Kirkwood Associates Michael & Janice Anderson Anonymous Robert & Bonnie Anspach Tom & Linda Armitage Barbara Baird Doug & Pam Bannon Gary & Tracy Bartlett Jon & Metta Belisle Sue Bennett Doug & Kristy Black Doug & Jean Boatman Ken & Julie Booth Chad & Sheri Bosch Ryan Bosch Debra Ralston Richard & Janet Ransom John & Thelma Rife Susan & Eric Roben Carol Roemig-Heusinkveld & David Heusinkveld Tom & Margaret Sears Eugene & Isabelle Severson Keith & Sandy Stamp Diane R. Stockham John & Sherry Swanson Jerene Thomas Judith & Dennis Usher Brenda Vacek Kathleen & Frank Van Steenhuyse Lloyd & Joyce Welter Family T he Ki rk wo o d F o undati o n 2012 A nnual R ep ort 5 Kirkwood Friends Mark Abel Ann Abernathy Linda Abernathy Norma Abou-Raad Steven W. Abram Mike & Pamela Adamczak Betty Adams David & Judy Adkins Sara Adrian Jim & Ruth Affeldt James Aitchison Kristi Aitchison Cynthia Akagi Judy Albert Alan Albertson Dr. Edith C. Aldridge Albert J. Allen Charles & Jo Ann Allen Chelsey Allen Danielle Allen Mary Allen Beth Ambrisco Shirley Andersen Carmen Anderson James Anderson Jennifer Anderson Rick D. Anderson Scott Anderson Carla & Jeremiah Andorf Nancy Andreasen Kurt Anfinson Anonymous (7) Brad Anstoetter Anthony Arduini Kris Armstrong Michael Arnett Amy Ashlock Luann Ask Angela Atkins Cheryl Atwood Dwayne Augspurger Janice Baack Karen Bachman Pam Baenziger Marla Bailey Kathleen E. Baker Carter Baldwin Carrie Ball Lacora Ballentine Doris Bareis Edwin & Ethel Barker Katrina & Kelly Brickley Mark Barnd Robert Brooker Thomas Barnhart Phyllis Brooks Joseph & Christine Barry William Broulik Nancy Barta Brandi Brown Beth Bartels Cherie Brown Lori Bascom Brian M. Brownfield Lawrence & Catherine Basile Doug Bruce Nathan & Michele Baughan Karen & Lawrence Bruner financial burden once I was in the workforce. Karen Brunscheen It is a wonderful feeling to be able to start a Bobbi Baxter Amy Bean Albert Bear Barbara Beau Rose Beauregard Jason Behrens Kim Behrens Joyce & J.W. Bellamy Christy Bellinger Melanie Beltz Brenda S. Bensema Julie Berchenbriter Michael Berdo Dorothy Bertch Connie Bevard Kathleen & Tom Bice Wendy Bieber De Anna Bilsland Terry & Doris Bilsland Brian Blass Dawn Bliss Dawn & David Blum Carrie Bohn Jeff & Tammy Bohr Gary Boland Kay Bone Margaret Booth Katherine Bopp Jedn Bordon Francis Boston Gary Botos Harleen Bott Lori Bowers Chris Bowser Jim, Kim & Courtney Boyd Tim & Amy Boyle Jennifer Bradley Marcia Bradley Randy Bradley Cedar River Paper Employees Galen & Sherry Brendes Jacki Brucher Moore Peter & JoAnn Bryant Sandra Bucher Sallie Buelow Terry Buelow Patricia A. Bunch Bob & Wilma Bunn “Scholarships and financial aid are wonderful. They gave me the opportunity to reduce my career and pay for living expenses without a large loan to pay back. I’m grateful to the scholarship donors who helped me when I needed it.” Kristine Burck Paul Burdick Ernest & Joanne Buresh Christine Burian Merle Burmeister Bob Burnes Margaret Burns Spencer & Patricia Burrell Jon & Tatum Buse John Butler William Butterbrodt Cody Butterfield Paul & Hannah Byrne Bonnie & Ken Cackoski Susan Cahoon Katelyn Campbell Carolyn Campion Jodeane Cancilla Terry Canfield Mary Capps Rob & Melissa Carnahan John Carney David E. Carpenter Robert Carpenter William H. Carr Christine Carson Diane Carter Mark & Myrna Carter Berneice Caskey Karl Cassell Bonifacio & Cynthia Chacon Judith Chadima Joshua Chamberlin Terry Chapman Michelle Cherrier Heather Day Hometown: Homestead, IA Degree: Culinary arts, restaurant management, and bakery certification, 2004 6 T he K i r k w o o d F o u n d a tion 2 0 1 2 An n u a l R e por t Making a difference: Sandy Frederick scholarship continues her outreach In memoriam Sandy Frederick 11/25/42–1/26/2001 “By awarding me this scholarship you have lightened my financial burden which allows me more time for my studies. Your generosity has given me the inspiration I needed to continue helping my community and helping others achieve their goals, just as you have shown me by giving me the Sandy Frederick Memorial Endowed Scholarship.” Carolyn Scolaro Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA Major: Computer Support Specialist Sandy Frederick is still an integral part of Kirkwood Community College and its outreach, despite succumbing to cancer 11 years ago. Thanks to the Sandy Frederick Memorial Endowed Scholarship established in 2001 by her husband Gary and children Amy Hussel and Adam Frederick, Sandy continues to support and encourage Kirkwood students. Sandy Frederick’s remarkable, compassionate commitment to her work with students in Kirkwood’s Advising Center became a significant part of who she was: someone whose love of education fueled her outreach to students needing guidance. She helped them believe in themselves. Students sought her out and trusted her advice. Sandy’s love for her work prompted her to move from part-time to full-time work in the Advising Center so she could help more students. “Sandy was dedicated to her work at Kirkwood and was proud of her opportunity to impact student lives through academic advising and testing,” Gary Frederick explains. “This scholarship represents an excellent way to continue her memory. This is especially important to our immediate family.” Sandy flourished in her 15 years at Kirkwood, Gary adds, “and believed that student success was a reflection of Kirkwood’s supportive and positive environment.” The scholarship in her name has kept her an integral part of that positive environment, still inspiring and enabling students to pursue their dreams through Kirkwood. Since 2001, the fund’s support has helped many students continue and complete their education at Kirkwood. The recipients take time to thank the Frederick family for giving them financial assistance at a critical time in their education. “It’s always rewarding to receive ‘thank you’ letters from the students chosen for the scholarship,” Gary says. “Student letters convince me more than ever that offering educational financial assistance is an excellent way to help others and maintain the memory of a loved one.” T he Ki rk wo o d F o undati o n 2012 A nnual R ep ort 7 Individual Contributors Troy Christianson Shirlee Dietrich Tschiggfrie Linda & David Fisher Jane Grabowski Jim D. Hessenius Joe Christopher Cindy Dietz LaVerne W. Flagel William Graham Jeraldine Hewitt Lori & Ronald Chupp Michael & Kendall Dillon Vicki Flaherty Brenda Hickle Daniel Ciha & Colette Soults Pamela & Dick Dircks Kathryn Flora David M. Gray Jr. & Mary Ann Pearce Andrea L. Clark John Dirks Joseph Floss Dennis & Debbie Green Doug Hill Bich Doan Lisa Folken Lora Dodd-Brosseau Nicole & Chuck Forsythe Shirley Dodson Carrie Fortin Stephen Dohrmann Dawn Foss M.J. Dolan Nancy & David Foster Matthew Dolezal Jan & Bill Frame Jody Donaldson Gerald & Carole Franz Gary N. Donnermeyer Gary & Jean Frederick Peg Donohoe Bob & Wendy Freeman Walter & Catherine Gugler Dustin A. Donohue Mary Beth & Glenn Freeman Lauri Gusta Douglas W. Gustafson Joseph Freiburger Julie Guthrie Karen Frese John Haack & Joan Jacob Lynn Frett Diane Haddy Randy Drafahl Edgar & Cynthia Fried Jennifer Hahn James & Deborah Dreusicke Karen Friederich Rachel Hall Karen Cook Judith Frits Mark & Marsha Hamer Robert L. Cook Lonna Drewelow Lora Fry Brenda Hampton Sheryl Cook Gerald & Pamela Driscoll Rick & Greer Fry Carolyn Cooper Marcia K. Driscoll Denise Fuller Dorothy & Micheal Hampton Sandra Cooper Penny Dullea Katharine Fultz Hollis Julie Copeland Peter Dunbar Pamela Funke Linda Copley Darcy & Kevin Duncalf Susan Furman Miller Elinore Cottrell Janet & Carroll Duncan Kimberly Gailes Candace Crane Carol Dustman Melvin Galbraith Donald Cranston Lisa Dutchik Shawn & Tina Gallagher Patrick Crocker Angela Dvorak Andrew & Susan Gallo Ruth Cross Lorie Dykes Matthew Ganske Jim & Crystal Crowther Diana Ealy Pat & Maurice Gardner Henrietta & Jimmy Crumes Celia Eckermann Scott & Julie Gasway Todd Cuckler Gloria Edman William & Harriet Gasway Sharon & Ron Cummins Earl & Rhonda Edwards Sondra & Benjamin Gates Kathryn Dalton Tim Egli Susan Gates Huyen Dang Dawn Eitel Mary Jane German Chad & Molly Daugherty Pam Ellis Deborah & Kevin Gertsen Scott Daugherty Carla Ensen Kevin & Mary Gesing Robert & Joye Davidson Sara Ensminger Joseph & Gail Gevock Nancy Davin Dave & Mary Lou Erlacher Kelly Giese Pat Decker Tom Ernster Hope Gilbert Barbara DeMeulenaere Shelley Evans Roberta Gilbert Mary Dengler Melanie Ewalt Betty Gilbertson Sandra Denlinger Wayne R. Faas Angela Gillis Steve Determan Cynthia Fabor Carol Gilson David B. Dettman Sharon Farrey Ella Gingerich Peg Detweiler Mary R. Feeney-Wilfer Mike & Nancy Glab Herbert Deutmeyer Timothy Feldkamp Michael Glahn Bill & Patty Devine Catherine Finch Carol Glandorf Charles Dewey Louetta Finch Paul & Shari Glenn Craig & Lauralie Dewulf Ruth & Gary Finney Barbara Goings Kimberly Dickinson Jennifer L. Fischer Constance & Ronald Gosse Linda Clark Matthew Clark Shaunda Clark Rhonda L. Clough Charles & Lois Cochran Barbara Coffman Catherine Coffman Glen Cole Rita Cole Donna Coleman-Bedker Kelli Collins Ray & Mary Collins Serena Collins Dustin D. Comried Andrew Conrad Steve & Carol Doser Diane Dougherty Chris & Tia Doyle David & Susan Dozark Mary Jane Greenawald Joan Greenblatt Mark & Terri Grell Susan Grieder Jeffery & Paula Grings Cindy & Donald Groth Helen Grunewald Thomas & Maria Gudenkauf Christopher Handley Carolyn Hansen Voanne Hansen Kristin Hanson Pam Hanson Heath Harman Nancy Hart Chris Hartman Barbara Harvey Sheila Hawkins Camille Hayes Susan Heath Lisa Hebl Jane Heck Stephanie Hegseth Alison Heims Shelley Heinrich Greg Heinselman Angie Held Laurie Jo Helgerson Cindy Henderson Robin Hendrickson Deborah Hendryx John & Janice Henik Daniel J. Hennager Denise Henry Kathleen Henry Kate Hess Paul & Tamara Hess Todd Hesseltine Michelle Highly Brent Hilzendager Mitchell Hines Russ & Pat Hines Lisa Hintze Chuck Hinz & Michele Payne Lisa Hinz-Dircks & Bradley Dircks Michael & Nancy Hirleman Thomas Hoey Brady Hogan Mark & Mary Hogenson Sally & Sherman J. Hornbeck Catherine Hotchkiss O’Brine Travis C. Houck Joseph Houtz Jackie Houy Stephen Howsare Martin Hoy D.J. & Peggy Hrncirik Sharon Huck Brooke Hudson Velma Huebner Lauri Hughes Brian Hunt Travis Hunt Tia Huntley Carol Husmann Tom Hyde Jean Imoehl Cort Iverson Gordy Jacobsen Selita Jansen Carol Janssen Peter Jauhiainen Gwili Jensen Margaret Jensen Andrew & Jennifer Jetton Yan Jiang Mark Johnson Margaret Johnson-Dennis Max Johnston Bob Jones Curtis Jones Douglas & Bonnie Jones Sheila Jones Nyle Joyce Peg Julius Kimberly Kaestner 8 T he K i r k w o o d F o u n d a tion 2 0 1 2 An n u a l R e por t Dolores Kaiden Cathryn Lang Kimberly Kankelfitz James & Nancy Lang Susan Kapacinskas Raymond Langham Lori Karas Rae Larson Heather Kauffman Sven & Carol Larson Kasey Keeling Amy A. Lasack Rhonda & Ken Kekke Madonna Lasack David A. Keller Kathy Last Eldon Keller Rebecca Latta Christopher Kelly Heidi Lauritzen Gayle Kennedy Sharon Lauterwasser Dave Kerton Pete & Kathy Layden Tarig Khalafalla Mary Jane Leary Arthur Khaw Susan Lee Marcel & Sarah Kielkucki Lori Lehmann Katherine Kiernan Susanne Leibold Kerry Kimm Carolyn Lenguadoro Michele Kindschi Jenny Lensch Kevin & Anne King Alison Lewis Julie Kinkead Linda Lewis Chris Kistler Clay Lifto Michael & Barbara Klappholz Patty Link Amy Klaus Belle Lipsky Hometown: Stanwood, IA Andrew Livin Degree: Marketing Management, 2004 Carol Klauser Barbara Klawiter Anne Klein Joan Kleinheinz Craig S. Kloft Bobbie Klopp David Knapp Lynn Knight Carol Knowling William Knudson Amy Knupp Rita Knutsen John & Claudia Knutson Wendy Kohl Danny & Chris Kolsrud Philip D. Koopman Rapheal Koopman Sherrie Kopecky Emily Kriegel Margaret Krob Linda Krog Johanna Kruckeberg Janet Kruse Michelle Kruse Barry Kucera Susan Boyd Kuennen Denise Kuenster Kenneth & Helen Kupka Kathy & John Lamb Shirley Lamb James & Nancy Landis Michael Siebels Marc M. Lins Janet Lloyd Michelle Lloyd Robb Loftsgard Christine Long Donald Long Terri Long Jedlicka Dora Lorenc Kathy Louvar “Scholarships played a crucial role in me being able to attend college. The degree I earned from Kirkwood has played a big role in helping me continue to advance in my field and career. Randy Lowenberg Heidi Lubben Dave & Lisa Lubben I am very grateful to the donors for the James & Patricia Luhrs scholarships that I received, they played Molly Lurth a big role in me achieving my degree with Michael Lyons Debra Maas John & Sue MacGregor Sheila Mackaig Joshua Madsen Phyllis Maeder William & Julie Mahaffy Sarah Maiers Terrance Manternach Sheri Markham Amy Martens Brenda Martens Michael R. Martin Robin A. Martin Wayne & Linda Martin Reyna Martinez-Narhi Art Mason out accruing a large amount of debt. I want to personally thank each and every one of them.” ! s k n a h T T he Ki rk wo o d F o undati o n 2012 A nnual R ep ort 9 Individual Contributors Judith Matias Stephanie Morris David & Patricia Palmer Dr. Amy Rehnstrom Alliene & George Schrimper Darrell J. Mattingly Craig Morrison Shane Paris Thomas Reidy Ruthann Schrock Natalie Maynor Lee & Rachel Moser Dale & Marilyn Parker Richard Reiland Kendall Schuett Julie Mazursky Lucas Moses Le Ann Parker Chad & Erica Reimers Todd Schuldt Denise & Eldon McAfee Mina Mouhda Judith Parks Mark & Karen Reinertson Darlene Schuller Carrie McArtor Debbie & Craig Mrkvicka Jack Parmer Keith Reins Michael Schultschik Michelle McBride Cyrus H. Mudanya Kamalesh Patel Kimberly Reyhons Kimberly Schultz Karen McCaa Steve Mudd Gordon J. Paulsen Sue Reyhons Randy Schultz Nanci McGonagle Kim S. Muhl Mary L. Rhiner Shelley Schultz Christine McGovern Harold & Amy Mulford Michele Payne & Charles Hinz Linda L. Schuppener Lori McGowan Thomas Muller Tymon Peak Felicia Richardson Stephanie Rickels Pamela Schuttler Warren McKenna Esperanza Munoz Perez Lauralyn Riley Lonnie & Linda Schwartz Heal & Maggie McKnight Lowan Murray Dennis Ringgenberg Stephen Scull Michael McLaughlin Marcia Musser Tye Rinner Craig & Gretchen Sealls Cindy McMahon Barbara Mussman Karen Rios Joe Sedlacek David R. McMahon Marlene Myers Jenni & Norman Ritchie Rick & Danielle Seger Shannon McManus Shelby Myers-Verhage Michael J. Roberts Heather Sellars Jean McMenimen Jessica & Timothy Nafziger Tanya B. Roberts Beth Seltrecht Thomas McMurray & Mary Lundquist McMurray Andrea Natvig Tom & Kathy Roberts Scott Semler Dick Meade Carolyn Robertson Laura Senica Paul & Julie Natvig Jan Robertson Robert Sessions Karen Roe Rick Severin Thomas Roe Norman & Rosalie Severinsen Phil Meaney Jean Meehan Saul Mekies Zachery Mellinger Angela Melsa Worrell Leon Memring Sharon Meoni Ann Natvig Judy & Bill Nauseef James Nelson Steve & Lynda Nelson Suzanne Nelson Ken Nesbett Mary Ness Brenda Pelzer Martha Perez-Bendorf Jennifer Peter Aleda Lundquist Peters Jeff & Sarah Peters+ Delaine & Duane Petersen Greg Petersen Mark Petersen Gretchen Peterson Jed Q. Peterson Kathryn Pettit Nancy Peveler Julie Peyton Roger & Kathy Phelps Jay Phillips Bev Philpott Brandy Netty Ian Philpott Danielle Metzger Gregory & Debora Neumeyer Tera Pickens Jane Picray Andrew & Mary Rita Meyers Candace Nickerson Bobbi Miller Clint Nielsen Carmen Miller James Merchant Jean Rogers Paul & Sandra Roling Cynthia Root Helene & Dennis Rosauer Jennifer Rosenberg Wilma Shadle Denise Shaffer Christine Shea-Hunt Cate Sheller Connie Rosene Art Sibold Andrea Siebenmann Barbara Pierson Robert Ross & Mary Bisinger Ross Carolyn Sigmon Darin Pint April Rouner Pamela Simpson Joel Nizolek Shawn Pipho Cindy Rowland Catherine Skarbek D. & J. Miller Melanie Nollsch Frank Pirkel Jon Ruby Susan J. Skoglund James Miller Jeremy A. Norris Katherine Plander Marife Rulli Gary & Robin Skogman Lanette S. Miller Andrew Norwood Michael Plotz Mark & Rebecca Russell Martha Miller Paul Nus Judith Poduska Suzanne Russell Maralyn & Thomas Slaymaker Melanne Miller Tamara Obe Jonathon Pope Trudy Russell Russell & Kaylene Miller Chris O’Brien Vera Postel Jean Ryan Sabrina Miller Craig & Jane O’Brien Lawrence Poulakos Sandra Ryan Barbara Mills Leanne O’Brien Morris Pounds Mary Natvig Salmon Curtis Mitchell Virginia O’Dell Kathy Poynter Ray Salucka Jeff Mitchell Judy Oehlerich Adam Probasco Scott Samuelson Nicole A. Mitchell Jim Off Todd Prusha Stephanie Sandquist Troy Smith Theresa Mitchell Nancy O’Geary-Smith Lonny Pulkrabek Dan & Shelli Smoldt Cheryle & Frank Mitvalsky Mary Oglesby Mary Putman Dr. Sharon Sassen & Mark Croy Sandra Snyder Donnita Moeller Dr. William Olin Jr. Sarah Putthoff Irene Sauer Leslie Somerville Mark Moes Martha Olsen Diane & Jerry Rabe Nancy Sauerman Debra Sopko Dale & Jean Monroe Scott & Penny Olson Vance Rahn Todd Saville Cindy & Michael Spading Karen Monroe Robert & Margaret O’Meara Deborah Rasmussen Catherine Schaff-Stump Brandi Speicher Karen L. Moody Norma Opgrand David & Mary Jo Rater John & Mildred Schild Gary & Sue Speicher Julius Moor Brandon & Jamie Osmundson Dena Rauch David Schlak Sonja Spicer Dr. Renee Schlueter Lori Sproul Kathy Osmundson Chad Reed Deanna Schnebbe Judy Stahl Mary Schneekloth Mary Stanley Cheryl Morgan Allison Moriarity Beverly Moriarty Dennis R. Owen Brian Rechkemmer Michelle Slezak Sandra Slone BJ Smith Carmen Smith Cheerie Smith Mary Jean Smith 1 0 T he K i r k w o o d F o u n d a tion 2 0 1 2 An n u a l R e por t “Scholarships and other financial aid have played a significant role in my Kirkwood education. First, studying requires more dedicated time due to the complexity of some classes, especially the science ones. Second, studying in a second language is not an easy thing for people who are learning English like me. The scholarship and financial aid has contributed to the payment of my classes, gas for transportation, and solving family issues requiring money like bills and food. Donors’ gifts made a difference in my life by making a way for me to go to college to prepare for my future life. If not for scholarships, I would have had to drop my classes to work full time to support my family. Scholarships help families and individuals enhance their lives through education and build the future of America.” Individual Contributors Carol Stax Brown Matt & Tina Usher David Willie Robert & Linda Steen Douglas Van Oort Matt Wilshusen Chris & Joyce Steffens Cara Van Order Donna Wilslef Cory L. Stepan Sali Van Weelden Nellie Wilson Nicole Stepanek Julie Vanzante Tammy Wilson Carolyn Stephenson Sandra Varn Patricia Wiltfang Cherylann Stewart Nancy & James Vavricka Virginia & John Wilts Jeff Stickel Eric Vigil Ruth Wilwerding Jodie Stoessel Kathy Visser Diane Winch Bruce & Kristine Stolba Cheryl Voelker Arron Wings Lisa Stolba Verda Vogel Craig & Elizabeth Winjum Brooke Strahn-Koller Evone Vognsen Ron & Robyn Woeste Mary L. Strong Darcy Vondracek Jennifer Wohlers Ronald Stutzman Doug & Kim Wagemester Mark Wold Tobin Sullivan Kyle & Barbara Wagner Anthony Wolf Marlys Svare Jim & Jo Wakefield Dawn Wood Gary & Judy Svec Carrie Walkner Donald Woods Shirley Swails Rebeccah Walters Kimberly Woods Lynne Swanson Anthony Ward Merrill & Lavanda Woosley Kory & Conni Swart Nancy Ward Laurie Worden Elizabeth Swartzendruber Jane Warner Meinard Wright Jessica Swartzentruber James & JoAnn Wasta Dale Wulf Julianne Swenson John & Carmen Wasta Jayne Wumkes John Symington Ryan & Nancee Waterbury Genny Yarne Barbara Szucs Nadine V. Wax Joni Yoder Tom & Mary Takes Larry Weber Larry Yoder Carolyn Taylor Troy Weber Mark A. Yother Lisa Taylor Barbara Weeks Amanda Young Jack Terndrup Kathleen Wegman Amber Young Kris Tharp Tom & Sue Wehmeyer Sherman & Kay Young Dale Theisen Eugene & Nancy Wehrheim Theresa Young Tamara Thomas Jon & Cheryl Weih Darren Zabloudil Carol Thompson Roseann Weldon Larry Zach Christine Thompson Frances & Joseph Wells Ken & Beth Zamzow John Thompson Julie Welter Teresa Zmolek Habimana Christopher Robert Thompson Rosemary Welter Tom & Janet Zuber Hometown; Cedar Rapids, IA Debra Thorman Teri Wenger Mark Zuber Mindy & Matt Thornton Sharm Wenndt Larry & Joan Thorson Ingrid & Trent Wensel Rita Tiedt Tracy Werner Robert & Bonnie Tiedtke Thomas Westpfahl Angela Tjaden Jean Westphal Gary Tomas Terri J. Weyland Julie A. Toomsen Denise Whitmore Scott & Ivy Towler Brenda Wicks Mary Trachsel Chris Wickwire Hao Tran Mark & Jackie Widmer Jim Trepka Gregory Wiese Emile Troxclair Bud & Geri Wiese Bruce Trumpold Judith Wightman Betty Tuberty Cynthia & Joseph Wilkinson Cyndi Tucker & Clark Herring Clyde & M T Williams Catherine Umscheid John Williams Major: Nursing Richard L. Underwood Janet Williams Lisa Williams T he Ki rk wo o d F o undati o n 2012 A nnual R ep ort 1 1 President’s Circle The President’s Circle is comprised of donors who have made a minimum cash gift of $1,000 to the Kirkwood Foundation during FY12 (July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012). The purpose of the President’s Circle is to support Kirkwood students and enhance the success of the college’s academic and workforce development programs. Anonymous (3) Abraham’s Veterinary Clinic, LTD ACT, Inc. ADM AGC of Iowa Foundation Alliances, LLC Alliant Energy Foundation Matching Gifts Program Robert & Elizabeth Allsop+ Ruth Altermatt The Atherton Family AXA Foundation Bank of the West Lois Bartelme Lee Belfield David & Jacquelyn Bergman Miriam Bergman Orville Bloethe John & Cindy Bloomhall+ Gregg & Anita Bosch Bradley & Riley P.C. Budget Inn Buresh Family Foundation Cedar Rapids Region Antique Automotive Club of America, Inc. William & Cammie Greif Carole J. Moore The Mrstik Family Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame Guaranty Bank & Trust Company Kathy L. Hall & Terry Pitts Jon & Katy Neff Cedar Rapids Truck Center Cedar Valley APICS Centro, Inc. James & Vicki Choate Tom & Mary Cilek O. Wayne Rollins Foundation Steve & Susan Ovel CIVCO Medical Solutions Kayt Conrad & Donald Klingenberger Mary M. Huffman Pagliai’s Pizza John Hughes Polly & Armond Pagliai Martina Conrad Hy-Vee, Inc. Mary Conrad International Paper, Cedar River Mill Judith Cowan Dakota Red/King’s Material/ Hawkeye Ready Mix George Dane John Dane Diamond V Mills Corporate Fund/GCRCF Rosella Dillman Steve & Elizabeth Dummermuth James & Margaret Dunn Eastern Iowa Veterinary Medical Association Larry & Marsha Erb Larry & Terri Jo Erickson F & M Bank Patrick & Phyllis Falconio Farmers Trust & Savings Bank Richard L. Ferguson Kristie & Drew Fisher Four Seasons Garden Club Terry & Jane Francescon Doris French The Gazette Foundation Corporate Fund/GCRCF Michael & Janice Gould Steve Carpenter & Mary Magner Grainger, Inc. George & Marianne Grask Cedar Rapids Garden Club Norm Nielsen Holmes Murphy & Associates Carleen & Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation Cedar Rapids Ball Club, Inc. Highway Equipment Company Wayne & Nancy Newton OPN Architects, Inc. Genencor International Cedar Memorial Heritage Property Management Jim & Pat Nemmers Hills Bank & Trust Company Citizens State Bank Monticello Don & Phyllis Canfield Steven & Suzanne Caves Hawk A Model A Ford Club, Inc. Doug & Kristi Murdock GreatAmerica Leasing Corporation Fund/ GCRCF Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) Dennis & Debbie Green Conrad Gregg Iowa Telecommunications Association Alicia Dee Jackson Duane & Anne Jasper John Deere John P. & Lawrence J. Giacoletto Foundation G. Richard & Jackie R. Johnson Kim Johnson Tom & Katherine Kaldenberg Bert Katz Dr. Kim Kazimour E.H. Tony Kellems & Ruth Calloway Kellems Kenneth & Jeanette Kinsey Kiwanis AMers Youth Services Irene B. Konecny L.L. Pelling Company Lenoch & Cilek ACE Hardware Wendy & Jim Lingo Linn County Dental Society Lee & Andrea Liu M & D Farms Donna Madsen Mansfield Charitable Trust Dee Ann McIntyre McIntyre Foundation Jerry & Patricia Meis Henry & Mildred Meyer Paul D. Pate Family Jerry & Ann Pearson Chuck & Mary Ann Peters+ Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 125 Paul & Dorothy Pospischil Program Fund/GCRCF Quarton-McElroy Iowa Broadcasters Association/GCRCF Ralston Foods Bernie & Dee Rehnstrom Steve & Rose Rennekamp+ Nancy Riley Matt & Red Rissi Susan & Eric Roben Ann Robinson Rockwell Collins Rockwell Collins Matching Gift Company Carol Roemig-Heusinkveld & David Heusinkveld Robert & Bonnie Sierk Dale Simon Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman Corporate Fund/GCRCF Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Solon-Andreas Foundation Al* & Sara Sorensen+ St. Luke’s Hospital Mick & Linda Starcevich and Family Sunny Story and Dan Slife Joan Thaler Therapy Solutions, Inc. Henry B. & Patricia B. Tippie Transamerica Josh A. Troutman TrueNorth Companies, L.C. U.S. Bancorp Foundation United Fire & Casualty Company University District Dental Society David & Barbara Unzeitig Van Meter Industrial Corporate Fund/GCRCF John & Mary Vernon Dr. Hisham M. Wagdy Wehrheim Family Foundation Eric Weiler & Angie Ziesman Weiler Wells Fargo Bank Marcia & Dan Rogers West Music Company Rohde Family Charitable Foundation Stephen & Victoria West Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids West William Whipple III Charlotte Wilson Alan & Nancy Rowe Gary & Cathy Rozek RSM McGladrey, Inc./ GCRCF RuffaloCODY Sadler Machine Company Sara & James Sauter Myron & Esther Wilson Wilson Family Foundation Betty Winokur Richard & Ann Woodward Worley Manufacturing Allison York & John Schmidt Audrey Savage Schneider Electric/Square D Company MidWestOne Bank Fred & Lois Schuchmann James & Darlene Mollenhauer Shive-Hattery, Inc. Monday League Club Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. LaVerne Schueller * In memory of our friends who are no longer with us. +Gifts made through the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation 1 2 T he K i r k w o o d F o u n d a tion 2 0 1 2 An n u a l R e por t Samuel J. Kirkwood Society The society includes donors who support Kirkwood, the Older Iowans Fund or KCCK-FM through an endowment, bequest, charitable trust, gift annuity, life insurance policy or retirement plan. Anonymous Hal* Dane Family ACT, Inc. Robert* & Joye Davidson Margaret Adams* Burtwin Day ADM Corn Processing Robert* & Cornelia* Day Morris* & Diane Allen Richard* & Maxine Denson Bob & Beth Allsop Diamond V Clifford* & Ruth Altermatt Glen* & Rosella Dillman Family Liz Anderson-Menefee* Steve* Atherton Family Pat & Judy Baird Selby* Ballantyne Family Arbe Bareis Lois Bartelme Elischewah Basting Richard G. Bausch* Jon & Metta Belisle Don* & Miriam Bergman Leola Bergmann* Orville & Loanna* Bloethe John & Cynthia Bloomhall Edward F. Bock* Bogert Family Chad & Sheri Bosch Gregg & Anita Bosch Ryan & Athena Bosch Francis F.* & Mary N. Bozanek Bradley & Riley P.C. Budget Inn Tyler* Buelow Family Irene M. Buker Jody Donaldson Gary Donnermeyer Crystal Dreibelbis* Pat & Minnie Dreibelbis Barb Edmondson Susan Elliott-Bryan Nyle Ellson* Keith & Janet Elwick Patrick & Phyllis Falconio Farmers State Bank Ted* & Lillian* Feder Richard L. Ferguson Jean Ferring Drew & Kristie Fisher Lynn Fraker* J. Paul* & Ruth* Frazier Gary Frederick B. W.* Carpenter Family Kathleen E. Good Carol Carpenter* Karen & James Gorham Steve Carpenter & Mary Magner Michael & Janice Gould Cedar Rapids Truck Center Greater Cedar Rapids Area Home Builders Association David Cuckler* Mary Huffman Norm & Joyce Humble Iowa Health System Cassandra Jensen Longeway Paul & Shari Glenn CRST International George Houchens James & Margaret Dunn Terry Canfield Mervin* & Virginia Cronbaugh Hites Scholarship Foundation B.A.* & Margaret Jensen Harry Gillespie* Rozelle B. Cram* Russell* & Ruth* Hess Dean Dunlap Don & Phyllis Canfield Nancy & Paul Craig William & Barbara Hennings Jefferson Davis Associates Dr. Chirantan & Sima Ghosh Marlin B.* & Gail F. Cox Frank & Marge Helsell Wilmar* Jansma Family John* M. & Lauree* Gerber Kathy Toborg Cook Sydne Maas Joe & Geraldine Healy Steven & Elizabeth Dummermuth Bernard* & Catherine* Campion Family Collins Community Credit Union Sue Hawn Frank W. Jacobs* Robert* & Doris French Richard & Cathy Coleman Becki Lynch Ben Dukes David & Ann Bunting Pat & Sandi Cobb * In memory of our friends who are no longer with us. Helen Dinnie* Hawkeye Foodservice Distribution Inc. George & Marianne Grask David H.* Jensen Family G. Richard & Jacqueline Johnson Samuel* & Joanne Johnson Jeffrey Johnston Jill Jones Mary Juhl Walter A.* & Ida K.* Kansky Bert & Sue* Katz Matthes Family Abbott Mayer* John MacGregor Carl* & Doris* McClain Richard & Nancy McCoy J.R.* & Helen* McKee Ann Michaels Jill & Duane Miller Richard & Melanne Miller Cheryle & Frank Mitvalsky James & Darlene Mollenhauer Tom & Brenda Moore Terry & Joyce Moran Tom Moran Debbie & Craig Mrkvicka MSI Mold Builders Kim S. Muhl Family Susanne Myres Lyle Natvig* Kay Nebergall Jim & Pat Nemmers John & Patricia Kerr Greg & Debbie Neumeyer Wayne & Nancy Newton Walter* & Dorothy Kibler Robert A. Kline* Edwin* & CharLes Klouda Roger & Gayle Klouda Verne Knecht* Julius O. Koefoed, Jr. Irene B. Konecny Betty Kruse Susan Boyd Kuennen Doren* Kuster Family L.L. Pelling Company John Lewis Vaughn* & Bernice* Hartzell Evelyn Mansfield* E. H. Tony Kellems & Ruth Calloway Kellems Jay & Debbie Gruenwald Terry & Elaine Harrington Mansfield Charitable Trust Steve & Lynda Nelson Ira* & Doris* Larson Kathy L. Hall Donna Madsen Robert & Janis Kazimour Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association Guaranty Bank and Trust Company Wendell Maakestad Mary Jane Leary Marilyn Lefebure Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret Wendy & Jim Lingo Linn County King’s Daughters & Sons Douglas* & Patricia* Loggins Norm & Marian* Nielsen Wilfrid & Kathrine Nixon Craig & Jane O’Brien Lon & Kristen Olejniczak Mel* Oliven Family Robert* & Margaret O’Meara Steve & Susan Ovel Don* & Marcy Page Mary Jeanne Palmer* Jerry & Ann Pearson Lanette Peavey Peckosh Family Jay & Bonnie* Petersen Allan Poots & Dr. Jennifer Niebyl Darla Prabel Russ & Connie Proffitt Francis J. Pruss* Don Rehder* Bernard & Dee Rehnstrom T he Ki rk wo o d F o undati o n 2012 A nnual R ep ort 1 3 Ways to Give Matthew & Jeannine Rissi Bob E. Robinson Frank & Kathleen Van Steenhuyse Carol Roemig-Heusinkveld & David Heusinkveld John & Mary Vernon Campbell* & Doris* Watts Madeline Roemig-Bendorf Nadine Wax Rohde Family Eric Weiler & Angie Ziesman Weiler Jack & Jacqueline* Roland Dennis R. & Vivian* Rose Gary & Cathy Rozek RSM McGladrey Inc. Al & Martha Ruffalo RuffaloCODY Jim & Ruth Ada Sauter Jane Sayers* Margaret Wells Lloyd & Joyce Welter Nellie Wills* Charlotte Wilson Esther & Mike Wilson Herb & Janice Wilson Betty Winokur Michael & Mary Schneekloth Sarah Anne* Woods Family World Class Industries Fred & Lois Schuchmann Patricia Wright* LaVerne Schueller Allison York & John Schmidt Tom & Margaret Sears Wesley & Lillian Serbousek Family Nancy York Barbara Young Paul* & Becky* Shawver Neil* Shepherd Family KCCK-FM Chris Shimon Steve Carpenter & Mary Magner Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. Bob & Bonnie Sierk Jamie Sharp Darrell & Julie Wahlstrom Dale Simon Chad* Skogman Family Ben* & Nina* Smith Older Iowans Fund Dr. Pat* Smith Family Bob & Wilma Bunn Sara Sorensen Delbert Disselhorst Gary & Sue Speicher Joe & Geraldine Healy St. Luke’s Hospital Otto* & Verna Kruse Mick & Linda Starcevich & Family Marjorie Laubscher* Allyson “Sunny” Story & Dan Slife Loraine Ogden W. L. Struve Family Stephen & Sharyl Stulken Jody* Swaim Family Sharon Tauke David* & Joan Thaler Jerene Thomas David Tigges Fred & Bev Timko Henry B. & Patricia B. Tippie Transamerica Joe Trecek Verne Upmier* • Restricted Contributions: Gifts can be made to establish or add to a scholarship with specific criteria or to support a specific department or project of the college. • Named Gifts: Funds can be established in your name or to honor or memorialize another individual. Stephen & Victoria West Duane & Dianne Schmidt Shelley Schultz • Unrestricted Contributions: Gifts of any amount can be made to the Area of Greatest Need for student support. Leona Melhus Judy Parks Russ & Connie Proffitt Chris Shimon Contributions can be made to establish a new scholarship fund in two ways: • Donors can give an annual gift of $1,000 or more for one year or multiple years. • Donors can establish an endowed scholarship with a minimum investment of $15,000. Each endowment will support Kirkwood Community College students or programs in perpetuity. Types of Contributions • Cash, check or credit card • Appreciated assets such as stocks, bonds or mutual fund distributions • Personal property such as art, music or furnishings • Online at: www.kirkwood.edu/foundation/givenow • A planned gift, such as: • Bequest • Charitable gift annuity • Charitable remainder trust • Charitable lead trust • Life insurance • Real estate • Retirement plan • Endow Iowa: Donors who give to a permanently endowed fund at a qualified Iowa community foundation are eligible to receive a 25% state tax credit for their gift. Gifts may be designated to benefit the Kirkwood Foundation. Phil & Jan Weiss Trenton & Ingrid Wensel Barbara Young Recognition Donors are recognized for their gifts to the college in the Kirkwood Foundation annual report. Gifts and pledge payments received between July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012, are included in this report. Donors who have made a planned or endowed gift to support Kirkwood Community College, the Older Iowans Fund or KCCKFM are invited to be part of the Samuel J. Kirkwood Society. Donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually are invited to join the President’s Circle. 1 4 T he K i r k w o o d F o u n d a tion 2 0 1 2 An n u a l R e por t Memorial and Honorary Gifts A special way to make a contribution is through an honorary or memorial gift. Contributions can be made in honor of someone on a special occasion or in memory of someone who is deceased. Either type of gift is a wonderful tribute to honor or memorialize someone special and is welcome at any time. The following donors have made an honorary or memorial gift in recognition of those listed during the 2011–12 fiscal year. In Memory Of Robert E. Aldridge Dr. Edith C. Aldridge Carmen Anderson Robert & Bonnie Anspach Steve Carpenter & Mary Magner Elinore Cottrell Rhonda & Ken Kekke Mary Jane Leary Natalie Maynor Suzanne Nelson Clyde & M T Williams Morris L. Allen Cynthia Akagi Albert J. Allen Charles & Jo Ann Allen Peter & JoAnn Bryant Bob & Wilma Bunn Mark & Myrna Carter ConocoPhillips Rollin & Patricia Cronk Robert & Joye Davidson Larry & Pat Dawson Gloria Edman Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, Inc David M. Gray Jr. & Mary Ann Pearce Jim & Gladys Hilsenbeck Glenn & Marjorie Jensen Jenni & Norman Ritchie Mary Casterline Douglas & Carla Rock Norman & Rosalie Severinsen Scott Christophersen H. Everett & Dorothy Russell Matthew & Patricia Stewart Robert M. Coppess Emile Troxclair Cyndi Tucker & Clark Herring Sue Wallace Valeta Whitehead Sherman & Kay Young Stephen J. Atherton The Atherton Family Don K. Bohr Jeff & Tammy Bohr Tyler Buelow Ken & Julie Booth Catherine H. Campion Judith Anderlik Karen & Lawrence Bruner Pauline Flannery John & Claudia Knutson William & Julie Mahaffy Larry & Susan McCray Harold & Amy Mulford Norma Opgrand Dale & Marilyn Parker Dale & Patricia Pickering Stanley Hills Association Delmar & Marilyn Kohl Cecile Clark Sharon & Art Kromminga Executive Preference Limousines Inc. Kenneth & Helen Kupka Cathryn Lang James & Nancy Lang Leon High School Class of 1944 Kimberly Gailes Hardman Family Reunion Marlene Myers Kathy Poynter Mary Mann Merrill Woosley Marion Senior Development L.L.C. Meinard C. Wright Jim & Justine Meyerhoff Robert A. Davidson Cheryle & Frank Mitvalsky Monsanto Company Karen L. Moody Terry & Joyce Moran NCS Pearson Nancy Neustel & Family Wayne & Nancy Newton Norm Nielsen Steve & Susan Ovel Diane L. Allen Lois Bartelme Best Toys Inc. / Best of Best Gregg & Anita Bosch Joel Brown Keith & Jolene Brown Peter & JoAnn Bryant Steve Carpenter & Mary Magner Bob & Sheryl Cook Crawford & Company Chris Cronbaugh Ginny Cronbaugh Roger & Barbara Dolan William Duffy Rick & Pat Dunkel Dean A. Dunlap Ella Eggert & Jane Pini Betty Emrich James Figgins Daniel & Linda Franker Doris French Carol Glandorf E. Glenn Walter & Catherine Gugler Vance Haesemeyer Paul & Dawn Harrington Pat & Jerry Hasenbank Patricia Hoover-Walker Elaine Hoy Mary M. Huffman Norman & Joyce Humble Gwili Jensen Margaret Jensen Chris Kistler Sally Koering Janice Koppenhaver D M Kuehnle Kenneth & Helen Kupka Luella Scott Carl & Joyce Sefl Richard & Jan Spath Keith & Sandy Stamp Mick & Linda Starcevich and Family Chris & Joyce Steffens Shirlee Dietrich Tschiggfrie Mary Weets Robert & Reta Westercamp Jean Westphal Virginia Woods Richard & Millicent Zenishek Jean Westphal Amy Y. Diouf Alisa Meggitt Dwight & Joy Fausch Judith Parks Erwin Feltz Doug & Kristi Murdock Rockwell Collins Matching Gift Company Lloyd Fernow Claire Fernow Lynn S. Fraker Doug Hill Cheryl Matravers & Larry Siegel John & Sue MacGregor Kirk Meyer Robert E. French Brent Montz Terry & Joyce Moran Suzanne Nelson Wayne & Nancy Newton Richard & Irene Nickels Norm Nielsen Thomas W. Nodurft Dave & Mary Jo Orkowski Steve & Susan Ovel Edward & Jane Pini Robert & Kris Plueger Brenda Pruess Rex Pruess & Christine Schilling Pruess Robert Pruess Phillip & Jacquelyn Puffer Doris French William J. Graichen Lavona Colton Mary Rettig Carol L. Hans Evelyn Casserly Jill Gleason Eldon Hans Dave & Ethel Knutson Russ & Connie Proffitt Ivan Reihmann Ingrid & Trent Wensel T he Ki rk wo o d F o undati o n 2012 A nnual R ep ort 1 5 Dorothy Helms Eastern Iowa Pond Society Buell F. Jackson Susan Millsap DeSotel Eldon & Dorothy Hensch Martha Olsen Kayt Conrad & Donald Klingenberger Douglas & Bonnie Jones Steve & Susan Ovel Steven & Susan Kullander David & Patricia Palmer Lucille Melchert Chuck & Mary Ann Peters D. & J. Miller Jeff & Sarah Peters Norman & Dora Nielson Paul & Dorothy Pospischil Joe & Mildred Peshek Morris Pounds Darlene Schuller Todd Prusha Robert & Bonnie Tiedtke Susan & Eric Roben James & JoAnn Wasta Mary Schneekloth Linda Werning Dale Simon Robert & Joye Davidson Lyle Natvig Maude Jahncke Paul & Julie Natvig Voanne Hansen Helene & Dennis Rosauer Marian Johnson Marian L. Nielsen Marian R. Johnson Revocable Trust Suzanne Katz Ann Natvig Saul Mekies Raymond Oehl Ivan Reihmann Kathy L. Hall & Terry Pitts Cheryle & Frank Mitvalsky Bonnie Petersen Norm Nielsen Kathy L. Hall & Terry Pitts James Pettitt Marilynn Keller Dr. Kim Kazimour Virgil & Jean Kula Wehrheim Family Foundation L. D. Lammey Gene D. Phillips Sally & Sherman J. Hornbeck Vernon Reihmann Ivan Reihmann Tom Riley Kathy L. Hall & Terry Pitts Jack Rowland Ivan Reihmann Emaline Ruff Gregg & Anita Bosch Kathy Visser Francis Boston Jim & Jo Wakefield Ernest & Joanne Buresh Nadine V. Wax Steve Carpenter & Mary Magner Eugene & Nancy Wehrheim Continuing Education Staff Bob & Sheryl Cook Robert & Joye Davidson Diamond V Mills Gary N. Donnermeyer Kristie & Drew Fisher Pat & Maurice Gardner Russell Sandersfeld Carol Glandorf Ivan Reihmann Kathy L. Hall & Terry Pitts Barbara Schindler Paul & Tamara Hess John & Janice Henik Mary M. Huffman Mary M. Huffman Jan & Bill Frame Lauri Hughes Samuel J. McGrath George Schuerer Sue Bennett Ivan Reihmann G. Richard & Jackie R. Johnson Don Milligan Glenn Schuller Carol Glandorf Ellen A. Bateman Janet & Carroll Duncan Randall & Susan Evans Voanne Hansen Van Meter, Inc. John & Cindy Bloomhall George R. & Betty B. Elliott Trust Carolyn Campion Betty Tuberty Kathleen & Frank Van Steenhuyse Ivan Reihmann Ivan Reihmann Max Lewis U.S. Bancorp Foundation Lois Bartelme Gerald & Carole Franz Sven & Carol Larson Dorothy Leichsenring Doris Bareis M.J. Dolan Sven & Carol Larson Ira E. Larson Joan Thaler Julie Copeland Mary Jean Smith Doris E. Larson Keith & Sandy Stamp Garland & Barbara Ashbacher Tom & Mary Cilek Ivan Reihmann Karen Lang Anne Starcevich Sue Bennett Steve & Susan Ovel John & Mary Kazimour St. Luke’s Hospital Norman & Joyce Humble Kim Johnson Bill & Vicki Lamb Jerry & Patricia Meis Andrew & Mary Rita Meyers Cheryle & Frank Mitvalsky Karen Monroe Suzanne Nelson Ingrid & Trent Wensel Michelle L. Starcevich Ernest & Joanne Buresh Steve & Carol Doser Martha Perez-Bendorf Jean Sippy Teresa Zmolek John Tandy Ivan Reihmann William P. Whipple William Whipple III Morgan Williams Bob & Sheryl Cook In Honor Of Doug Boatman Washington County Hospital Imaging Department Martina C. Conrad Mary Conrad Elizabeth Englund Margaret Johnson-Dennis David & Beverly Hannon Sandy Bell Diane Jones Matthew Jones Gregory W. Neumeyer Jeraldine Hewitt Jamie Ryan Nancy Hart 1 6 T he K i r k w o o d F o u n d a tion 2 0 1 2 An n u a l R e por t Civco Medical Solutions Scholarship $967,695 Cheerleading Leadership Scholarship $897,532 Cedar Rapids IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) Scholarship $835,584 Cecile Clark Memorial Scholarship $1,055,167 Catherine H. Campion Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Women $1,850,268 $1,146,649 Bert & Suzanne Katz Endowed Scholarship for Nursing & Allied Health $1,817,673 $1,453,693 Bernard J. and Catherine H. Campion Endowed Scholarship $1,564,056 Scholarship Awards $1,534,316 New Scholarships Established in 2011–12 David John Dillman Memorial Endowed Scholarship David John Dillman Memorial Scholarship Donald James Bergman Memorial Endowed Scholarship Donald James Bergman Memorial Scholarship General GED Scholarship Fund Holmes Murphy Scholarship John and Cynthia Bloomhall Designated Education Fund Julia Eckhardt Scholarship FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 During fiscal year 2012, the Foundation awarded $1,850,268 in scholarships from 299 internal scholarship funds to 1,278 students. More than $2.4 million is budgeted to be awarded in fiscal year 2013. Metal Design Systems Scholarship Mike Calloway Memorial Scholarship Milligan Brothers Memorial Scholarship Kirkwood Foundation Historical Investment Summary Sara Sorensen Culinary Arts Scholarship $21.1 million Sindelar Endowed Scholarship Sindelar Scholarship St. Luke’s Allied Health/Nursing Endowed Scholarship Stephen and Victoria West Endowed Scholarship Susan Millsap DeSotel Scholarship World Class Industries Endowed Scholarship $7.9 million $5.9 million plus Market Value 11/30/02 $7.3 million plus Cash Flows (Contributions less distributions) equals Investment Earnings Market Value 6/30/12 As of June 30, 2012 the foundation’s total invested assets were $21.1 million, up from $20.2 million at June 30, 2011. For the year ending June 30, 2012, the total portfolio returned -2.2% after investment fees. The long-term portfolio maintains an asset allocation policy target of 40% U.S. equity, 25% non-U.S. equity, 5% real assets and 30% fixed income. Over the last three years, the long-term portfolio’s annualized return as of June 30, 2012, is 10.5% after fees, gaining $4.8 million in investment earnings. The Kirkwood Foundation has a balanced approach to investing with a long-term investment horizon. The Investment Committee of the Foundation board works closely with staff and a professional management consultant. T he Ki rk wo o d F o undati o n 2012 A nnual R ep ort 1 7 Kirkwood Foundation Condensed Balance Sheet June 30, 2012 Steve Caves; U.S. Bank, Division President Kirkwood Foundation Board President Assets Cash & Investments $22,286,520 Pledges Receivable, Net $1,060,167 Other $24,171 Total Assets $23,370,858 Liabilities and Fund Balance Liabilities Account Payable $24,393 Annuities Payable $168,500 Due to KCC, Facilities & KCCK $1,668,536 Total Liabilities $1,861,429 Fund Balance Unrestricted $3,238,726 Unrestricted, board designated for endowment $751,308 Unrestricted, donor advised for endowment $17,519,395 Total Fund Balance Total Liabilities and Fund Balance 2011–12 Kirkwood Foundation Board Members $21,509,429 John C. Bloomhall; Diamond V, President & CEO Kirkwood Foundation Board Vice President George F. Grask; Cedar Rapids Truck Center, President Kirkwood Foundation Board Treasurer Marcia Rogers; SmartVote The AdTrack Corporation, Principal Kirkwood Foundation Board Secretary Stephen West; West Music Company, Chairman of the Board Kirkwood Foundation Past Board President Robert W. Allsop; Retired Pat Baird; Retired Barry Boyer; Van Meter Inc., President & CEO Pat Cobb; World Class Industries, Inc., Chairman Mike Denney; Bradley & Riley PC, Shareholder Pat Dreibelbis; Retired Steven Dummermuth; IGD Industries, President Jim Dunn; Four D Farms, President Richard L. Ferguson; Best Associates, Vice Chair Jay Gruenwald; Farmers Trust & Savings Bank, Director, Executive Vice President & Chief Loan Officer Dwight Hughes, Jr.; Hughes Systems, Inc., President G. Richard Johnson; Retired Kevin King; Bankers Trust Company, VP Private Banking Gerald Meis; Lenoch & Cilek ACE Hardware, President $23,370,858 The above information has been summarized from financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2012. Kirkwood Community College Foundation is audited annually by an independent public accounting firm. The audited financial statements are available upon request. James Mollenhauer; M & D Farms, Inc., President & Director Greg Neumeyer; BankIowa, Market President Chuck Peters; Source Media Group, President & CEO Bernard Rehnstrom; Retired Rose Rennekamp; Retired Sara Sauter; Rohde Family Foundation, President Audrey Savage; Citizens State Bank, President & CEO John M. Smith, CRST International, Inc., Chairman Recently the Kirkwood Foundation’s investment committee reviewed the results of the 2011 NACUBO (National Association of College and University Business Officers)-Commonfund Study of Endowments. This is a national survey that compares the performance of participating institutions based on data gathered as of June 30, 2011. We were pleased to see that the Kirkwood Foundation return has outperformed the top decile of all NACUBO institutions over the 3 and 5 year period, as well as the average institution with less than $25 million over the 1, 3 and 5 year periods. Kent Statler; Rockwell Collins, Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer Board Emeritus Don Canfield Pat Falconio Barbara Hennings Kathy Lamb Bob Sierk David Unzeitig John Vernon Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Cedar Rapids, IA Permit No. 94 address service requested 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW PO Box 2068 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2068 Help us clean up our mailing list. Do we need to update your contact information? Are you receiving a duplicate? Do you have a winter address to share? Do you wish to be added or removed from our mailing list? Please contact us at (319) 398-5442 or snelson@kirkwood.edu. Foundation Staff Kirkwood Vice President, Scholarship and Alumni Director Development Jody Donaldson Kathy L. Hall, CFRE Foundation Services Specialist Tresa Ertmer Administrative Assistant Suzanne Nelson Legal and Tax Information The official corporate name of the Kirkwood Foundation is the Kirkwood Community College Foundation, Inc., and this name should be used in all legal documents. Gifts to the Foundation qualify as charitable contributions to an I.R.S. Section 501(c)(3) organization for federal, estate and gift tax purposes. The non-profit Kirkwood Foundation exists to bridge the gap between the needs and resources of Kirkwood Community College. The Foundation supports the college in areas that are not supported by taxes, tuition or grants. Director of Planned and Endowed Giving Susan Ovel Senior Accountant Sarah Peters Annual Giving Director Eric Weiler