M
ission
The Dickinson Area Community Foundation’s mission is to enhance the
quality of life for all residents of Dickinson County, adjacent Michigan &
Wisconsin communities, and the Forest Park/Crystal Falls communities.
The Foundation will provide leadership by attracting resources, managing
endowments, serving donors, and distributing funds to meet changing
community needs, now and in the future.
B
oard of Directors:
Karen Thekan – President
Richard Debelak – Vice President
Patti Petschar – Treasurer
Grant Carlson – Secretary
Tom Clarke
Jay Olivares
F
Dave Kashian
William Trudell
Bill Miller
Beau LaFave – YAC
Jordan Barbeau – YAC
oundation Staff
Tamara Juul – Executive Director
Faith Peterson – Administrative Assistant
Bryan Kessler - Accountant
F
inancials
Dickinson Area Community Foundation
Statement of Financial Position
December 31, 2009
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Assets
Cash
Prepaid fundraiser
Interest receivable
Investments
Office equipment
Less accumulated depreciation
$48,883
250
111
5,170,134
10,032
8,556
Total Assets
1,476
5,220,854
Liabilities and Net Assets
Liabilities
Accrued payroll & payroll taxes
Funds designated for other non-profit organizations
1,374
1,245
2,619
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
Unrestricted
Temporarily restricted
Permanently restricted
Total net assets
Total liabilities & net
assets
(265,284)
636,521
4,846,998
5,218,235
5,220,854
FLEURY
SINGLER
& COMPANY PC
The complete financial statements of the Dickinson Area Community Foundation have been independently
audited by Fleury, Singler & Company PC, Certified Public Accountants. The Foundations financial
statements and IRS Form 990 are available to the public through the Foundation office.
From the Desk of:
Tamara Juul Executive Director
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, my name is Tamara Colenso Juul, and I
am the new Executive Director at DACF. I am originally from this area and am thrilled to be
serving the community in this new position. Additionally, we have Faith Peterson as the new
Administrative Assistant, and Bryan Kesler as the Accountant, with the dedicated new staff, the
Community Foundation is moving in a new and positive direction. All three of us are passionate
about the Foundation and the great work we do in the communities in which we serve. Initially,
my focus has been on community awareness of DACF, CFACF and NACF. In our prosperous
community, I have been concentrating on getting involved in the community and educating our
population on exactly what we do here and how we serve the people of our community. I will
continue to work on public relations and community awareness as it is an ongoing effort to
become more visible in Dickinson County and the surrounding areas.
In 2010, we gained two new funds, The Dickinson Hospital Foundation Fund and McLeod Fund
from the Crystal Falls Area. With a stronger community presence, we strive to further build our
endowment funds in 2011.
As 2010 closes, we look back on the many changes we have experienced and are anxiously
looking towards the future. Due to the tough economic environment, DACF also faced tough
decisions in regards to granting and scholarships, seeing much more need than funds available.
The fourth quarter improvement in the majority of our funds allowed for numerous additional
scholarships to be awarded in 2011. Our fund balances continue to recover as we move into the
next fiscal year.
Looking ahead to the next year, we will be renewing our commitment to excellence by
submission for acceptance to National Standards, which occurs every five years. The National
Standards Seal shown here signifies that our Foundation has met rigorous National Standards and
has demonstrated its commitment to financial security, transparency and accountability. We plan
to continue that dedication to excellence in the field of philanthropy and achieve certification
once again in November of 2011.
Thank you for your loyalty to Dickinson Area Community Foundation and our affiliates, Norway
Area Community Foundation and Crystal Falls Area Community Foundation. Because of you,
we make a positive impact on improving the lives of the residents of our area, and will continue
to do so for generations to come.
Sincerely,
Tamara C. Juul
Executive Director
G
rants
Grants for 2010 totaled - $13,232.64
Agency:
Camp Batawagama
Champion Romney (DICSA)
Education & Youth
Dickinson County 4-H
IM Area Little League Girls Softball
IM Public Schools – The Seven Projects
IM Elementary School – Reading with Athletes
Norway High School Baseball
Health & Wellness
Norway/Vulcan Area Schools – Healthy Choices Day
Norway YAC’s – Healthy Parenting Education
NAMI Wishigan
Upper Peninsula Health Education Corp – AGES Project
Community
Dickinson County Library – Keys to Success Summer Program
Squadron 50 War Memorial Corp – War Memorial Park & Memorial
S
cholarships 2010
In 2010 the Foundation and its Affiliates paid out $75,050 in new and
renewing scholarships to area students from Iron Mountain, Kingsford,
Niagara, North Dickinson, Florence, and Forest Park High Schools.
New Scholarships awarded in 2010:
Gust K Newberg Construction Scholarship
Assn. of Student Artists Scholarship
Blomquist Family Scholarship
Forgette Scholarship
Francis Scholarship
L. Gibson Kingsford Scholarship
Caviani Scholarship
Golden K Scholarship
Debelak Scholarship
Hagerup Nursing Scholarship
Kingsford Scholarship
Anne Look Scholarship
Rotary Scholarship
Thornberry Scholarship
Norway Bal Scholarship
Norway Cameron Scholarship
Norway Nora Scholarship
Norway Tomasoski Scholarship
Norway Maurina Scholarship
Norway-Vielmetti Scholarship
Norway—Anderson (Medical)
Norway—Anderson (General)
Norway—DeRidder Scholarship
Norway—Dierickx Scholarship
Norway-Maurina Scholarship
CF/FP Business Ass. Scholarship
FP Dahm Family Scholarship
FP Flood Scholarship
FP Groeneveld
FP Koob Scholarship
FP McLeod Scholarship
FP Schook Scholarship
FP Sedberry Scholarship
FP Schmid Scholarship
FP Snell Scholarship
FP Schwedler Memorial Scholarship
D
onations
DACF is extremely grateful to have received $73,386.37 in contributions in
2010. We received gifts from 96 donors.
Two new funds were established in 2010:
 Forest Park McLeod Scholarship Endowed Fund
 Dickinson County Hospital Community Endowed Fund
S
trategies for More Effective
Giving
Start philanthropy early—many small gifts grow to become a legacy.
Find passion and focus gifting—this makes a larger impact.
Think of philanthropy as a child—investing in the future
Teach philanthropy to the next generation.
Make philanthropy fun—celebrate birthdays or other occasions by donating
to causes that the honoree believes in.
Philanthropy—the giving and sharing of time, talent, or treasure intended
for the common good.
For Good For Ever
Dickinson Area Community Foundation
333 S Stephenson Suite 204
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
906 774-3131
Fax: 774-7640
dacf@uplogon.com
www.dickinsonareacommunityfoundation.org
Confirmed in Compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations