PATTERSON FOUNDATION
TOGETHER, GIVING BACK
2014 ANNUAL REPORT
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Gary D. Johnson, President
Board member since 2008; Retired
Vice President of Operations, Patterson
Companies, Inc.
Scott P. Anderson, Vice President
Board member since 2006;
Chairman, President and CEO,
Patterson Companies, Inc.
David G. Misiak, Vice President
Board member since 2012; Vice President
of Sales, Patterson Dental
Robert C. Clifford, Vice President
Board member since 2004; Retired Region
Manager, Patterson Dental
R. Stephen Armstrong, Treasurer
Board member since 2003; Retired
Executive Vice President & CFO, Patterson
Companies, Inc.
Matthew L. Levitt, Secretary
Board member since 2000; Retired
General Counsel & Secretary, Patterson
Companies, Inc.
Jeffrey B. Baker
Board member since 2012; Vice President
of Sales, Patterson Veterinary
Ronald E. Ezerski
Board member since 2003; Retired
Executive Vice President & CFO, Patterson
Companies, Inc.
Raymond D. Godsil III
Board member since 2012; Vice President of
Finance and Operations, Patterson Medical
Pam A. Hemmen
Board member since 2008; Vice President of
Technology Services, Patterson Companies, Inc.
George L. Henriques
Board member since 2006; President,
Patterson Veterinary
Todd W. Mueller
Board member since 2013; Retired Marketing
Communications Manager, Patterson
Companies, Inc.
James W. Wiltz
Board member since 2003; Retired President
and CEO, Patterson Companies, Inc.
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Gary Johnson
Patterson Foundation
President
Welcome to our first Patterson Foundation
annual report, providing an overview of our 2014
charitable activities and financial support. We
invite you to learn more about our Foundation
and the lives being positively impacted through
the generosity of hundreds of donors.
This special story began in 2000 when
a group of senior-level employees with
Patterson Companies, Inc. acted on their
desire to give back in meaningful ways
by pooling their personal resources to
start the Foundation. Since the beginning,
the Patterson Foundation has been
committed to giving back to the
employees and industries that make
Patterson Companies successful.
2000
Patterson Foundation
is established
In 2004, the Foundation awarded its first scholarships to the
children of Patterson Companies employees and grants to
nonprofit organizations working to expand healthcare to those
most in need. The Foundation has a strong interest in supporting
charitable programs that increase access for disadvantaged
communities and individuals with special needs.
What makes the Patterson Foundation truly unique,
and brings me the most pride, is the way current and
former Patterson Companies employees have embraced
the opportunity to carry on this tradition of giving.
In the pages that follow you’ll see how together, Patterson
Companies employees, along with business partners and
friends, are steadily increasing the Foundation’s reach to a
growing number of people in communities around the world.
Sincerely,
Gary Johnson
Patterson Foundation President
HELPING STUDENTS ACHIEVE
EDUCATIONAL GOALS
In 2014 the Patterson Foundation awarded 45 new scholarships
and renewed 70 scholarships for post-secondary students from
Patterson families, totaling $334,500.
New Patterson Foundation scholarship recipients for 2014, along
with their parent names (Patterson employee and business unit or
location), are as follows:
•Acquilla Clarke (Graham Clarke, Patterson
Dental Canada)
• Kesenya Havlicek (Chris Havlicek, Patterson
Companies Corporate Office)
•Adam Goedde (Chris Goedde, Patterson
Technology Center)
• Kristen Garner (Lisa Garner, Valencia Branch,
Patterson Dental)
•Alex Lustig
(Lynn Lustig, Patterson Technology Center)
• Kristina Leeds (Merle Leeds, Boston Branch,
Patterson Dental)
•Alex Wilkin (Steven Wilkin, Columbus Branch,
Patterson Dental)
• Larson Leaty (Kathryn Wearne, Seattle Branch,
Patterson Dental)
• Alyssa Martinez (Cecilia Martinez,
Patterson Medical)
• Lyndee Flanagan (Julie Noel, Patterson
Dental Canada)
• Amanda Cain (Teresa Cain, Patterson
Office Supplies)
• Madeline Fischer (Darrell Fischer, Milwaukee
Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Anthony Rosales (Mario Rosales, San
Francisco Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Madelynn Pedersen (Brent Pedersen, Portland
Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Brianna Crandall (Denise Crandall, Detroit
Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Maeve McGill (Mary McGill, Philadelphia
Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Brooke Gambardella (Janice Gambardella,
Connecticut Branch, Patterson Dental)
• McKenzie Wilson (Walter Wilson, Charleston
Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Brooke Weber (Jamie Jackson, Wichita
Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Mildred Childress (John Childress, Charleston
Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Cacie Ekstrom (Tina Webster, Patterson
Office Supplies)
• Mitchell Zacha (Judy Zacha, Patterson
Technology Center)
• Catlyn Ekstrom (Tina Webster, Patterson
Office Supplies)
• Natalie Cantrall (Thomas Cantrall, Cleveland
Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Christopher Drake (Dean Drake, Indianapolis
Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Nathaniel Aroian (Julie Aroian, Connecticut
Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Clay Barnwell (Shalah Cook, Dallas Ft. Worth
Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Nicholas Habel (Todd Habel, Des Moines
Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Dena DeMarco (Rozina Thompson, San
Diego Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Omar Solorio (Joaquin Solorio,
Dinuba Distribution Center, Patterson
Logistics Services)
• Erin Goeckner (Brock Goeckner, Patterson
Technology Center)
•Jason Slusher (Ron Slusher, Phoenix Branch,
Patterson Dental)
• Jensen Cloe (Robert Cloe, Patterson
Technology Center)
• Jocelyn O’Donnell (Grace Angevine, Pacific
Northwest Branch, Patterson Veterinary)
• Jordan Caroway (Michael Caroway,
Charlotte Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Jordan Mills (Travis Mills, Richmond Branch,
Patterson Dental)
• Joseph Oziemkiewicz (Gregory
Oziemkiewicz, Patterson Technology Center)
• Kelsey Andrews (Jason Andrews, Patterson
Veterinary Equine Sales, Texas)
• Rebecca Staehnke (Theresa Staehnke,
Southern Branch, Patterson Veterinary)
• Rochelle Flanagan (Julie Noel, Patterson
Dental Canada)
• Sara Abbott (Keith Abbott, Patterson
Office Supplies)
• Sara Davis (Michael Davis, Atlanta Branch,
Patterson Dental)
• Shannon Moloney (William Moloney, Albany
Branch, Patterson Dental)
• Sydney Guinn (Ben Guinn, Jackson Branch,
Patterson Dental)
• Wendy Buller (Brian Buller, Sacramento
Branch, Patterson Dental)
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
The Patterson Foundation’s goals
for giving include scholarships that
help make higher education more
affordable for Patterson families.
Through our scholarship program,
children and legal dependents of
Patterson Companies employees
are eligible to apply for postsecondary scholarships that may
be renewed for up to four years.
2004
Scholarship program started for
children of Patterson employees
$1.7+ MILLION
Scholarship total so far
“The Patterson Foundation
scholarship brought college costs
within reach and helped me get the
education I needed to excel and go
on to graduate school.”
– Devin Meacham, East Windsor, CT
“My desire to earn the
Patterson Foundation’s trust
and support definitely pushed
me to keep my grades up.”
– Jenny Pearl, St. Louis, MO
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ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE
The Patterson Foundation is committed to investing in
programs that strengthen communities by helping those
most in need live healthier lives. Grants are awarded to
nonprofit organizations that operate charitable programs
in our fields of interest, especially those serving
disadvantaged communities or individuals with special
needs. Highest priority is given to programs staffed by
volunteer professionals or students who are generously
donating their time and talents to make healthcare
more accessible to those who need it most.
To learn more about the Patterson Foundation’s
grants program, please visit our website at
pattersonfoundation.net.
Two nonprofit organizations receiving Patterson
Foundation grants in 2014 are featured below.
“The Patterson Foundation helps us serve people who may not have
anywhere else to turn for dental care, especially in outlying areas. This grant
kept us alive and enabled us to make it through our first year financially.”
– John Braddock, Executive Director, Operation Grace MN
Operation Grace MN
The nearly $54,000 Patterson Foundation grant to Operation Grace MN
helped open doors to much-needed dental care in communities across
Minnesota. Operation Grace MN provides education and essential dental
services to low-income individuals and families through mobile dental clinics.
Patterson Foundation funding for
Operation Grace MN went toward start-up
costs of providing mobile dental clinics
staffed by dental professional volunteers.
“The skills our interns and externs are learning through their work with
service animals and people with disabilities will impact the population
we serve long after they leave our campus.”
– Rod Haneline, Vice President and Chief Programs and Services Officer, Leader Dogs for the Blind
Leader Dogs for the Blind
Patterson Foundation resources are impacting Leader Dogs for the Blind on
multiple levels. Located in Rochester Hills, Mich., Leader Dog empowers people
who are blind or visually impaired with skills to navigate their environment and
succeed with a guide dog as a mobility aide.
A Patterson Foundation grant supports
Leader Dogs for the Blind, helping clients
expand their travel routes and receive
training with a guide dog.
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The $25,000 grant from the Patterson Foundation helps Leader Dog attract
talented interns who are Master’s level orientation and mobility specialists,
to provide a high level of instruction to clients in the Accelerated Orientation
and Mobility Program. Through this program, clients learn how to navigate
the world using a white cane. Part of the grant also supports Leader Dog’s
Veterinary Extern Program, where veterinary students directly support onsite
veterinary staff in providing day-to-day care for current and future guide dogs.
2014 GRANTS AWARDED
In 2014 the Patterson Foundation awarded the following grants, totaling $575,538.
National Organizations
Community-focused Organizations �continued)
ADA Foundation (Chicago, IL)
Support for dental volunteers at Mission of Mercy event in
San Antonio providing care to 900
Interfaith Dental Clinic (Nashville, TN)
Support for over 130 volunteer dental professionals at two
community clinics
Dental Lifeline Network (Denver, CO)
Expand donated dental services for the disabled
Irving Interfaith Clinic (Irving, TX)
Support for community dental clinic staffed by
volunteer professionals
National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (Charlotte, NC)
Expand the Students United for America’s Toothfairy program
Oral Health America (Chicago, IL)
Expand school-based dental programs in two communities
Community-focused Organizations
Mission of Mercy Events (11 events)
Support for volunteer dental professionals providing free care to
those in need
America’s VetDogs (Smithtown, NY)
Matching grant to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van
California CareForce (Roseville, CA)
Support for dental volunteers at free clinic events in 2015
serving 3,000
Jefferson County Fourth Street Health Center
(Steubenville, OH)
Start-up for community dental clinic staffed by volunteers
KidSMILES Pediatric Dental Clinic (Dublin, OH)
Expansion of dental clinic serving children in need from
low-income families
Leader Dogs for the Blind (Rochester Hills, MI)
Support for Accelerated Orientation & Mobility and Vet
Externship programs
Lighthouse Christian Ministries (Bacliff, TX)
New roof for dental clinic staffed by volunteer dental professionals
Operation Grace MN (Roseville, MN)
Start-up for free mobile dental clinic staffed by volunteers
serving 1,500
CARE Clinic (Red Wing, MN)
Support dental clinic with care provided by volunteers
Los Angeles Education Partnership (Los Angeles, CA)
Parent oral health workshops and dental fairs with screenings by
dental students
Christina’s Smile (Austin, TX)
Support for volunteer dentists providing care through mobile
clinics at 10-12 events
Mission Outpost Dental Clinic (Burnsville, MN)
Support for community dental clinic staffed by
volunteer professionals
The Children’s Dental Center of Greater Los Angeles
(Inglewood, CA)
Support over 100 dental and hygiene students serving children
Sacramento District Dental Foundation (Sacramento, CA)
Support for dental volunteers at 40 locations on Smiles for
Kids Day 2015
Cincinnati Dental Society’s Oral Health Foundation
(Cincinnati, OH)
Support for school-based dental clinic serving children
South Bay Children’s Health Center Association
(Redondo Beach, CA)
Support for volunteer dental students serving children
Compassion Without Borders (Santa Rosa, CA)
Start-up costs for free mobile veterinary clinic
Trinity Free Clinic, Inc. (Carmel, IN)
Support for volunteer dentists to increase clinic capacity
Concord Dental Sealant Coalition (Concord, NH)
Support for school-based dental clinic staffed by volunteers
serving children in grades 1-3
Walton Foundation for Independence (Augusta, GA)
Support for Occupational Therapy students volunteering at camp
for brain-injured youths
Cook Children’s Medical Center (Fort Worth, TX)
Transportation costs for children to receive free dental care at
volunteer dentists’ offices
Washington County Children’s Program (Machias, ME)
Support for dental volunteers caring for underserved children and
adults at 5-day clinic event
Health Intervention Services (Grand Rapids, MI)
Support for community dental clinic staffed by
volunteer professionals
York County Free Clinic (Rock Hill, SC)
Support for community dental clinic staffed by
volunteer professionals
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EMPLOYEES EXPANDING THE
PATTERSON FOUNDATION’S OUTREACH
Over the years the generosity of Patterson Companies
employees at all levels of the company has steadily
increased the reach of the Patterson Foundation.
During fundraising events like Patterson Foundation
Awareness Week for example, employees learn how
the Patterson Foundation works to improve quality of
life for people in need and help students from Patterson
families achieve their higher education goals.
Employees across the company raise funds to further
the mission of our Foundation during this special week.
Various fundraising activities include dressing casual
or in dress themes for their donation to the Patterson
Foundation, as well as car washes, bake sales and
silent auctions/raffles.
Through December 31, 2014, the total amount raised
from Awareness Weeks is $67,800.51. Patterson
employees started the Foundation – and current
employees are keeping this tradition of giving alive
and growing!
2014 GIVING AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
S
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G
EXPENSES AND
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL GIVING:
$910,038
98 cents of every dollar spent
was directly related to grants
and scholarships.
S: $334,500 given in scholarships
G: $575,538 given in grants
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ASSETS
GIVING TOTAL SINCE INCEPTION
$1,000,000
$900,000
$800,000
$700,000
$600,000
$500,000
Scholarships – $1,773,750 to 291 recipients
Grants – $5,660,974 to 104 nonprofit organizations
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
DONORS
With this first Patterson Foundation annual report, we would like to recognize all past donors to the Foundation
through December 31, 2014, for their generosity and support. Donors to the Patterson Foundation include
former and current Patterson Companies employees and other individuals and businesses. Please note this list
does not include donations made during Awareness Weeks.
We gratefully acknowledge all of the following donors:
Benefactor
($50,000 and above)
Robert Clifford
Robert Erickson
Ronald Ezerski
Peter Frechette
Harold Hunsaker
Gary Johnson
Andre Lacy
Burt Swanson
Jim Wiltz
Major Donor
($5,000 to $49,999)
Scott Anderson
Paul Guggenheim
Tom and Pam Hemmen
George Henriques
Polly Koch
Richard and
Robin Kochmann
Matthew Levitt
Neal and Isabel McFadden
Thomas McGuire
Todd and Michele Mueller
John Soderberg
Dave Sproat
Jerry Thygesen
Tim Wagstaff
Donor ($1 to $4,999)
Philips Aguilar
James Allen
Jenny L. Allen
Anonymous
Jeffrey B. Baker
William Stephen Bartley
Thomas G. Bethke
Therese M. Bogs
Robert C. Bosack
John D. and Kristy Buck
Steve Carey
Alain Carles
Michael Shane Caroway
Chris Counce
James R. DeLaHunt
Paul DeMartinis
Christian DePhilippis
Perrin DesPortes
Izabela Dodo
Bruce Downey
Jody H. Feragen
David A. Ferguson
Roy Fruehauf
Kenneth A. Gladstone
Pamela Godley
Josh Goldschmeding
Michael Gravel
Ranell Hamm
Eric Hanson
David Heckscher
Angela Holladay
Craig and Tess Kabbes
Kim Krejcarek
Thomas J. Lawrence
Trevor and Terri Long
Anne Mansfield
Lawrence Marsh
Michelle Mennicke
G. C. Milam
Alyssa Miller
Dave Misiak
Patrick Moylan
Sean Muniz
Tony Napolitano
Rex Plamann
Phil Ramsland
Danial C. Redifer
Charles and Nancy Reich
Ellen A. Rudnick
James Ryan
Steven St. Marie
Nancy Strand
Rhonda Tipton
Tom VanAntwerp
Les C. Vinney
Mark Webb
John A. Weidenaar
Jennifer Westendorf
Frederick R. White
Roxann Winge
Travis Wiseman
Corporate Partners
3M ESPE Dental Products
ACTEON North America
A-dec, Inc.
Air Techniques
Boehringer Ingelheim
Vetmedica, Inc.
DENTSPLY
International Inc.
DJO Global
Hu-Friedy
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
KaVo Dental Technologies
Kerr Corporation
Midmark Corporation
Patterson Companies, Inc.
Professional Sales
Associates, Inc.
SciCan
Sempermed USA, Inc.
Septodont
Sirona Dental Systems, Inc.
SIT Investment Associates
VOCO America, Inc.
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Additionally, 121 employees chose to have Patterson Companies donate to the Patterson Foundation in lieu of receiving a gift in recognition of their years
of service with the company. The total value of the service anniversary gifts supporting the Foundation is $23,450.
Patterson Companies
Employee Service
Award Donations
Matthew Able
Deborah Adams
Scott Anderson
Timothy Andrew
Steve Armstrong
Joe Baker
Mary Ellen Banks
Corey Barron
Ed Barstow
Tom Barton
Michael Beecroft
Joanna Beh
John Bettencourt
Andrew Blake
Todd Blankenbecler
Andrew Braun
Scott Buckius
James Budge
Tony Bullock
Mark Buschbacher
Chad Bushman
Steve Carlin
Danny Carmichael
Cindy Coletti
Anthony Criniti
Alan Dakin
Michael Donohue
Jeffrey Drugotch
Jenny Duff
Victoria Elliott
Vicki Farugia
Edward Ferrero
Jon Fidler
Bob Foss
Peter Frechette
Roy Fruehauf
Charles Garner
Zenaida Gecha
Bill Gilmore
Stephen Giovi
Josh Goldschmeding
Tom Grewe
Cody Griner
Mengu Gungor
Blaine Hanson
Pam Hemmen
George Henriques
Charles Henry
Mary Jean Hodges
Angela Holladay
Damon Inks
Katherine Janis
Thai Johns
Sean Jones
Bob Keedy
Andrew Koch
Daniel Lang
Chuong Le
Tom LeClaire
Matthew Levitt
Melvin Lewis
Bill Lien
Kristen Mannia
John Manning
Anne Mansfield
Heather Mantsch
Mahlia Matsch
Debbie McTammany
Michelle Mennicke
Renee Mikkalson
Janice Feather Moon
Susan Nagel
Thomas Onorato
Diana Orberson
John Pace
Karla Parker
Amanda Pearl
William Pellicano
Troy Peterson
Trang Pham
Kim Poirier
Mark Polito
Courtney Post
Greg Pounds
Barry Pyren
Jeannie Reichel
Daniel Reinhardt
Tim Rogan
Sonya Rose
Dick Ruder
Matt Russell
Terry Saunders
Carolyn Schuenke
Michael Shumsky
Melissa Skorupa
Stephen Smith
Deb Soebbing
Dale Spann
Jeff Stang
Jim Stewart
Justin Stone
Mary Sullivan
Wilbur Sutton
Tim Sweezo
Amy Sydow
Louise Teeter
Blaine Terrell
Jerry Thygesen
Michael Tourtillott
Paul Velasquez
Matthew Wagner
Nancy Wagner
Tim Wagstaff
Brett Ware
Mark Webb
Tammy Wickum
Roxann Winge
Kristina Wrobel
Stanley Yoder
Ray Zimmerman
For more information, please visit pattersonfoundation.net or contact the Patterson Foundation at 651.686.1929.
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