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2023 – 2024 TrusteesSteven E. Borgeson | PresidentKathleen K. Adams | Vice PresidentHayley Trahan-Liptak, Esq. | ClerkDavid Lehman | TreasurerAshley Randle*Sarah BoniniSteven R. HaganJames HicksMark HoweTommy LamontLindsey K. LarsonCarey LeckieBilly McBrideErika Prahl*David ThibaultPhilip TrotterNicole VaughanStephen B. VerrillVa Shon Wallace-HiltpoldSusannah Wilson* Executive CommitteeEx Officio TrusteesMeg McDermottLynne McLandsboroughHonorary TrusteesPeter Bentinck-SmithGeorge F. Fiske, Jr.Elizabeth H. McAfooseCharles H. McColoughJohn C. SterlingPatricia A. WalrathDudley H. Willis, Esq.Frederic Winthrop, Jr.CorporatorsSusan T. BillingsTerrie CampbellJames H. ConnellyKaren ConnellyThomas DarrJennifer Verrill FaddoulKristiana FlossAnne GobiJohn LeeJohn LindquistCha-Chi LopreteMary M. McBradyThe Honorable Gary A. NickersonKristin C. RyanWayne P. SmithDr. Theresa G. TaylorAllan WalkerPriscilla Walker2023ANNUAL REPORT2Writers/Editorial BoardKathy Harvey-EllisAdele WilliamsDesignAllison Tremelling

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Dear Massachusetts Family and Friends: I am pleased to report that 2023 was a good year for the Massachusetts 4-H Foundation, though it was not without some challenges. On the one hand, UMass 4-H appointed a new Director, Meg McDermott, with an exciting vision for the future of 4-H in Massachusetts. At the Foundation’s Board meeting in early March, Meg presented her carefully crafted, ve-year plan for realizing that vision, which includes the Foundation as a critical partner in the implementation of the plan.On the other hand, the Foundation’s Executive Director, Carrie Myers, resigned in May to take a national director position with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Although her tenure was short, Carrie had a signicant impact on the Foundation. She raised our expectations and provided guidance and useful tools for meeting those expectations. Most importantly, she established a closer alignment of the Foundation’s fundraising efforts with UMass 4-H’s programs and inspired the Foundation’s new grantmaking program. Building on Carrie’s successes, the Foundation is working closely with Meg to implement her ve-year plan to reshape and revitalize 4-H. That plan also includes the expansion of 4-H’s reach to underserved communities in Massachusetts. This year, the Foundation will provide $100,000 to fund certain budget line items that will facilitate the introduction of the successful Springeld/ Holyoke 4-H STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) program to the Fall River, New Bedford, 2023ANNUAL REPORT3Letter from the Board President Taunton, and Wareham region. (For more information on the Springeld/Holyoke 4-H STEAM program, see http://ag.umass.edu/mass4h/clubs-programs/urban-4-h.) Also, the Foundation’s Grants Committee is currently reviewing the 21 applications it received in April from 4-H clubs, advisories, and fairs for grants in 2024. The grants will be in the $1,000 to $3,000 range. When the Committee completes its review, we expect the Foundation will make grants totaling approximately $30,000.During 2023, the Foundation continued its core fundraising work, securing $228,783 in support of its mission to enrich and advance Massachusetts 4-H youth development programs. I am pleased to report that the Foundation received $161,332 of unrestricted dollars, including $96,045 from the Annual Fund and $65,287 from the Shirley Kane Memorial 4-H Golf Tournament. We also raised $35,000 of restricted foundation grants for STEAM and other programs and $32,451 in new gifts to the Endowment. On behalf of the Foundation Trustees and Corporators, I extend our sincere thank you to all the UMass 4-H staff and volunteers who plan and deliver the wide variety of 4-H programs and experiences in Massachusetts, all the donors named in this Annual Report who help the Foundation fund those programs and experiences, and the 10,306 Massachusetts 4-Hers who continue to inspire us all.Thank you,Steven E. BorgesonPresident, Board of Trustees

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How often does attending a national conference lead to true change? For 4-Hers, it does! In 2023, the Massachusetts 4-Hers who attended the 4-H Ignite Conference initiated a “Lead to Change” project to make a positive impact on their communities. The 4-H attendees recruited other members and organized a “Day of Ag-Cess” on October 14, 2023 to combat food insecurity throughout the state. The “Lead to Change” project enabled the youth conference delegates to incorporate what they learned at the conference into their projects. The Massachusetts 4-H delegates, including Faith Motta, 19, of Adams, Miru Kunst, 17, of West Boylston, and Harrison Sachs, 17, of Bedford, learned that food insecurity impacts 12% of the population. “One of the goals of our project was to educate adults and children about food insecurity,” explained Faith. This concept expanded beyond the delegates to other 4-Hers. The group decided that each county would lead a project related to food insecurity with leaders or “captains.” In Berkshire County, Faith and her sister Hope led the youth in a food drive. Harrison led Middlesex County along with co-captain Sam Jackson, 17, of Chelmsford. He contacted Boston Area Gleaners, a nonprot that works with farms to donate their excess food to those in need. Middlesex County 4-Hers picked 2,200 apples – more than two tons! — at Baker’s Farmstand in North Attleboro and donated what they collected to a food insecure population. 4-Hers Make a Difference for Food Insecurity Picking apples at an orchard for the Day of Ag-Cess! Pictured L to R are 4-H Educator Va Shon Wallace Hiltpold, Delaney Mills, Sam Jackson, and Harrison Sachs. Hope and Faith Motta celebrate the Day of Ag-Cess in Berkshire County with a food drive.

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Miru headed up the Norfolk County group for Day of Ag-Cess and managed the event’s social media. “We ran a two-week food drive at the school [Norfolk County Agricultural High School],” Miru said. “I led our school in different shifts working in the [school’s] garden to harvest food. We really wanted to focus on fresh food, since that’s not something people can always get,” she explained. The youth also packed nonperishable goods, giving their donations to food pantries in Dedham, Norwood, and Walpole. In Worcester County, Brooke Macjewski of Grafton captained an event at Waters Farm in Sutton. The youth ran a table to spread awareness of food insecurity and programs that help such as SNAP benets. Participants were also able to plant seeds and learn the history of the farm. 4-Hers Make a Difference for Food Insecurity 2023ANNUAL REPORT5Nonperishables are organized by a junior American Literature class at the Norfolk Aggie. Pictured L to R are: Allison Palmer (Norfolk County 4-Her) and Kiera Holmes. Aleena Zaferacopoulos, and Colleen Moritz. Students from Norfolk County Agricultural High School harvest vegetables for the Day of Ag-Cess. Meg Riley, an Ag Extension Educator for Plymouth County, worked with youth on the Day of Ag-Cess. They opened the farm at the Plymouth County Center for Agriculture so seniors could pick up food. 4-Hers performed similar outreach during a summer agricultural session, when they brought food to the senior center. “The seniors were super excited to hang out with the kids again. It was an opportunity to extend the relationship we already made,” said Meg. “The seniors were excited to see the farm that their vegetables were grown on.” The 4-H youth gained different takeaways from their Day of Ag-Cess experiences. Miru learned about the value of managing a large project. “I learned about management and food insecurity. There’s not a one-size-ts-all solution to this problem,” she said. “The best thing I learned is how much a community could get done in one day.” Harrison, meanwhile, saw the value of Boston Area Gleaners’ mission. “It was important to see how these organizations can work with farms to donate the surplus crops that otherwise would not have been harvested,” he said. “It helps people who are impacted by food insecurity.” The Day of Ag-Cess’s inuence extended far beyond October 14th. The youth also contributed information on food insecurity to the 4-H Educators’ curriculum. Back in Plymouth, Meg Riley and the 4-Hers plan to spend more time with seniors and grow vegetables for them again next summer.

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Massachusetts 4-H Triumphs at the National Avian BowlRaising chickens isn’t just for farmers anymore. Many people have taken the plunge and enjoy their own fresh eggs. But do these newbies understand all the ner points of raising chickens? If not, they could consult with a 4-Her — ideally Zack Zawalski, 19, Claire Turpel, 17, or Margaret Turpel, 17, who traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, in November 2023 to participate in the Avian Bowl at the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference. According to team coach Debbie Seale, this was only the second time Massachusetts 4-H had competed in the Avian Bowl. After competing in 2019, 4-H’s poultry participation was thwarted both by COVID-19 and the 2021-22 Avian Flu. The trip to Louisville included sightseeing (the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and Churchill Downs) as well as Bowl time. “It was fantastic,” said Zack. “It was the rst time I went to the grounds…it was huge.” On Wednesday, all teams took a written test for seeding purposes in the competition. Zack, Claire, and Margaret were seeded eighth out of 15 teams. In the rst round the following day, Massachusetts 4-H defeated the #1 seeded Minnesota team. “A team can be defeated twice before they are eliminated from the competition,” explained Debbie. “We made it quite a ways before we were eliminated. The kids To prepare for the Bowl, Zack, Claire, Margaret, and Debbie met via Zoom once or twice per week for ve months. The three contestants divided up 75 pages of a manual to study. The content included information about eggs (“the egg-cyclopedia”), turkeys, cooking, and chicken breeds such as Jersey Giants and New Hampshire Reds. The team practiced with quiz buzzers ahead of time, said Debbie. They increased their preparation time after the completion of the 2023 4-H fairs. Though learning the material itself was difcult, the most challenging part is that participants must phrase their answers exactly according to the manual’s wording, explained Debbie. 2023ANNUAL REPORT6The team of Zack, Margaret, and Claire perform at the Avian Bowl.

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returned very happy. They felt really good about it.” The team achieved fth place in the Bowl and were recognized at an evening banquet honoring the top six teams. The team received a bronze pin and a cash bonus. While the team gained poultry knowledge by participating in the Avian Bowl, they learned many other things. Zack said he learned how to work as a team member over Zoom. Claire cited the importance of preparation. “I learned a lot about different ways to study and what worked best for me,” she explained. Margaret, meanwhile, came to understand the real-world applications behind poultry facts. “I learned about how important poultry is to our society as a whole, and how many people are employed by the poultry industry,” she explained. “That was a big lesson.” Before competing in the Avian Bowl, Zack had participated in 4-H for 10 years. He initially joined a poultry club in Belchertown, then moved to the Seek ‘n Discover 4-H Club. Zack has participated in poultry shows. Since earning his high school diploma, Zack is working part time and taking classes at Greeneld Community College. In the future, he would like to own and operate a farm. Claire has shown chickens and rabbits at the Topseld Fair as a member of the Rabbit & Cavy 4-H Club, in which she has also served as an ofcer. A 4-H Ambassador, Claire has represented Massachusetts at National Conference and National Congress. Claire is a senior at Masconomet Regional High School and hopes to eventually work with athletes as a dietitian. Margaret, also a senior at Masconomet, participates in the Rabbit & Cavy 4-H Club. With a focus on public speaking, Margaret has participated in Visual Presentations, National Conference, National Congress, and the Ignite Summit. Like Claire, she has served as a 4-H Ambassador. In 2023, Margaret approached her state representatives and advocated for Bill H.447, An Act Relative to Supporting Student Participation in 4-H Programs, which is currently locked in committee. Margaret hopes to pursue a degree in political science next year. As 4-Hers may only participate in the Avian Bowl once, this adds to the conference’s unique experience. “It made me appreciate 4-H,” said Margaret. “It has opened up new avenues and interests away from school. It was really fun.”The 2023 Avian Bowl team is anked by former 4-H Animal Program Manager Carrie Sears and team Coach Debbie Seale.

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AgDiscovery Opens the Door to New Careers for 4-Hers Imagine having the opportunity to both travel and experiment with a potential career. This is what Havana, 14, of Lowell, and Harrison, 17, of Bedford, had the opportunity to do with AgDiscovery, a free program offered by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for teens to learn about agricultural careers at one of 21 colleges and universities throughout the country during the summer. The application process for AgDiscovery is extensive, requiring an essay and three recommendations. While there are several AgDiscovery sites throughout the country, each applicant can only apply to one. Havana spent two weeks in Tallahassee, FL, in June 2023 learning about the veterinary profession. One of only 20 teens from across the country, Havana shadowed a veterinarian, participated in eld trips to zoos and the University of Florida, and learned from USDA and APHIS (Animal Plant Health Inspection Service) speakers. “It was an amazing experience,” she said. “I recommend it to anyone.” Havana believes that her AgDiscovery experience helped solidify her interest in veterinary medicine, and she would like to pursue a career as a mixed animal veterinarian (one who cares for both large and small animals). “I knew I wanted to do something in agriculture but wasn’t sure which eld I wanted to go into. Participating in AgDiscovery denitely helped me decide,” she explained. Havana has shown beef cattle with the Black Walnut 4-H Club of Billerica, most recently at The Big E last fall. She has also 2023ANNUAL REPORT8Harrison is pictured second from left in the group photo above.

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AgDiscovery Opens the Door to New Careers for 4-Hers participated in veterinary science programs through 4-H. “4-H has been amazing,” said Havana. “I love animals so much, and I have been able to work with them in 4-H.” Harrison has long known that he wanted to pursue a career in the eld of agriculture. He was able to go after that dream while studying agriculture at the University of the Virgin Islands in St. Croix in July 2023 through the AgDiscovery program. Harrison learned about agricultural practices along with a group from the Virgin Islands and the United States. The young people learned about tropical agriculture in different ways. They listened to speakers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and toured various farms, learning about St. Croix Hair Sheep and Senepol cattle, both native to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Harrison also learned about food systems in the Virgin Islands, where plants are grown in environments other than soil. The farms that the group toured operated aquaponic systems, in which plants grow from sh fecal matter, and hydroponic systems, which use a water-based nutrient system to grow plants. Upon completing the AgDiscovery program, Harrison believed he had learned a lot. “I saw the differences between the Virgin Islands and here, and also the similarities with sustainable agriculture and how that will be important for the future,” he said. Currently a senior in high school, Harrison has participated in 4-H since the 5th grade. He has been a member of three clubs: 4-H Famers Club of Bedford (of which he is currently President), Good Shepherd 4-H Club, and Black Walnut 4-H Club. Harrison has represented Massachusetts 4-H at 4-H National Conference, National Congress, and the Ignite Summit. 2023ANNUAL REPORT9Havana is pictured rst on the left with her AgDiscovery group.

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4-H STEAMProvides Teens with Professional Experience Imanni Hayes’ involvement in the 4-H STEAM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/Math) program set the stage for her future career aspirations, and this process started early for her. Imanni joined the hands-on 4-H STEAM program in 7th grade. She began working as a youth leader in the program by 9th grade, helping to facilitate programs at local community centers, which she did throughout high school. She also helped to lead the STEM Ambassadors program during the summer. This program provides hands-on STEAM activities to underserved youth.Imanni received practical benets from the 4-H STEAM program and gained skills that she can use throughout her life. “When things don’t go according to plan, I learned how to go back and forth with people in a group, to learn how to x problems,” said Imanni. Imanni enjoyed the sense of community she gained from 4-H STEAM. “Having contact with Lauren and Liz (the 4-H Educator and Program Assistant, respectively) were vital at that point in time,” explained Imanni. “Coming from Springeld, I don’t get the experience to see Eastern Massachusetts that often….with 4-H STEAM, I had that chance.” A Springeld native, Imanni is now a sophomore chemical engineering major at UMass-Amherst. She hopes to pursue a career as a formalist for a cosmetics or skincare company. Like Imanni, Caleb Cannon, 18, also began in the 4-H STEAM program as a 7th grader. Caleb advanced quickly in the program. He started as a youth leader during his sophomore year in high school, instructing youth aged 5-13. He taught computer science to youth by using manipulatives like paper airplanes and also instructed the youth in Ozobots (coding robots). In Caleb’s second year as a youth leader, he attended an international 4-H conference held in Utah, where he learned about 4-H’s partnership with Google. Caleb is thankful for the programs he was able to participate in due to 4-H STEAM, including the pre-college Explore UMass conference and The Big E. “I liked the opportunities that went with it [4-H STEAM],” said Caleb. What Caleb enjoyed most was meeting new people and inuencing others’ attitudes toward computer science. “You see people’s mindsets change about computer science. It’s a cool epiphany that they get,” he said. Caleb, who attended Putnam Vocational Technical Academy in Springeld, would like to attend trade school in the future to become an electrician. He currently works as a Cable Technician for Pixel Health. 2023ANNUAL REPORT10

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National CongressNational Congress is a ve-day educational experience held in Atlanta, GA, from November 25-28, 2023. While there, the 4-Hers networked with youth from across the country, participated in leadership development activities, and toured sites in Atlanta. Susan Barrows represented Massachusetts as part of the 4-H Design Team.IgniteSeven Massachusetts 4-Hers attended the Ignite Summit in March 2023 in Washington D.C. The Summit features workshops and programs in the areas of Healthy Living, Agriscience, and STEM. The Summit inspired the 4-Hers to create a Lead to Change project – the Day of Ag-Cess! (see page 4)The 4-Hers also enjoyed a presentation from US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and took in some monument sightseeing. 2023ANNUAL REPORT11National Conferences 2023

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4-Hers Give 2023 a “Fair” Shake 2023ANNUAL REPORT13Shirley Kane Memorial 4-H Golf Tournament $65,287 Annual Fund $96,045 Restricted Grants $35,000 Endowment Gifts$32,451 Total Funds Raised by the Foundation$228,783Pass Through Gifts$17,103National 4-H Contributions$48,059 Total Programmatic Funds$293,945Fundraising$1.1Over the last ve years, the Foundation has donated $1.1 million to Massachusetts 4-H Programs.180 4-H clubs in Massachusetts each offering a variety of subjects and experiences.volunteers are dedicated to supporting 4-H programs.8,865 youth participate in 4-H programs through school and community partnerships.676youth club members actively engaged in various clubs statewide.1,441Million

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EMERALD CLOVER CLUB $5000+Amelia Peabody Foundation Steven E. BorgesonThe Boston Foundation, Eva and William Stillman Scholarship FundCarolyn C. Lane Revocable TrustCharles H. Hall FoundationFidelity Brokerage Services LLCFidelity CharitableHolly and Bruce Johnstone Charitable FundKane Industrial TrustRobert MacleodSherry MagistriCharles H. McColoughRichard Saltonstall Charitable FoundationRobert Lloyd Corkin Charitable FoundationPatricia WalrathDudley H. Willis, Esq.BRONZE CLOVER CLUB $250-$499Andrew AdamsAnonymousGeorgia BarryBob’s Turkey Farm, Inc., Susan V. MinerJason BurbankJohn BurnettSharon ByrneThomas and Sandra CarterLawrence FosterGeorge M. Hatch, Jr.Sherrill D. HunnibellAngel and Ian JacksonAlex Price KennedyNick and Melissa KielbaniaJeanne and Bob KissanePhilip and Marilyn KnowlesJason and Akiko KunstLand Design Collaborative, Michael ScottBetti and Arthur MartinMark and Kristen MulvihillDavid W. NimsPzer Inc.Julie M. SachsDana W. ShawJennifer ThomasPeter ThomsonAlison and Jeffrey TurpelWarren Security, Nicholas MartinesJane WeirSusannah WilsonCamp MiddlesexDana AltobelliAnne and Mark AmmonsAnonymousSteven BabcockBarbara and Robin BakJoseph and Maura BarbatoRobert BardwellJerry BarnishBarnstable County 4-H Advisory CouncilEdward J. BarwickiMichael Bentinck-SmithMarianne BettleyBond Construction Corp.Susan and Bill BoniniJamie BrelsfordBristol County 4-H Leaders AssociationDonna Marie BrownCharles BurkeThe Burns Giving Fund, Joanna BurnsBabetta Castle-WalshFrederick and Janice ClarkJames R. ColemanJoan H. CorellCornerstone BankPamela Stewart CotheyCountry Glass Co., Inc.Crepeault/Judycki Charitable FundJ. Cushing & Dolan, P.C.Linda J. CyszDedham SavingsJames L. DemingDow Family Charitable FundDonna DunnEast Middleboro 4-H Community CommitteeG. Nelson and Susan EbyEleanor EldredgeEmerald Acres Inc., Terence BootsDavid G. ErhartGREEN CLOVER CLUB $100-$249Erickson Cranberries, Richard and Judy EricksonEssex County 4-H Advisory CouncilLuke FabbriFabiano Oil Corp.Frances FoleySarah FossFranklin County 4-H Advisory CouncilThomas A. FroeschleNancy L. GarrabrantsJanice Wheeler GayHarriet GilmanGran-Val Scoop, LLC, Richard A. BrownGary GravesSusan C. HancoxGeorge Handy, Jr.Robert and Laura HarrisonGeorge Hatch, Jr.Janice W. HatchThe Herrick Family Charron and Michael HoltzmanLinda and Ronald HornAlexander and Christine HoutzagerErnest and Ellen HuberJMW Scotia Woodworking Inc.Mary KearnsLorraine A. KiritsisJeanne and Bob KissaneJames and Donna LambrechtsRuth L. LandryRobert and Eugenia LaPalmeLazaro Paving Corp.John and Annette LeeLeslie Saul & Associates Inc., Leslie SaulStephen LynchLouise MaloneLeRoy and Toni MaloufThe Martin Family Fund, David and Laurel MartinNorman J. MercierMerrill MacInnis and Sandra Caterine Family FundMetroWest Community Federal Credit UnionNormandy Farms Campground, LLC, Albert and Kristine DanielsNortheast Nursery, Inc., Andrew CotreauAlbert S. OgonowskiChristin and Walter OneschukPatriot Coating, Inc.Dorothy PeirceJames Doane and Elizabeth PerryJanet and Gerald PietschPhillip D. Plumley and Laurie A. BelliveauRaymond K. PondPost Road Carpet Center, Inc.Wendy PowellR.M. Blerman, LLCCynthia Herbert and Robert RamirezRockwell Amusements, Harold FeraWilliam and Catherine SalisburyMark SarniSchwab CharitableSunny Crest Orchards, Bill BroderickElizabeth SweetEmily V. WadeVa Shon Wallace-HiltpoldMary E. Stokes and Harvey WallerPamela B. WeatherbeeHelen WestPeter WestonJames W. WilburAdele WilliamsWojcik’s Farm LLC, James and Grace WojcikSteven B. Young 2023ANNUAL REPORT15

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Kathy Harvey-EllisRita L. HassHeidi HatkeDavid and Cheryl HopsonDebra HovanasianKatharine E. HowardPamela HowesRichard and Dianne KazanjianMarcella Kenney and Robin Kenney-BineauSandra KingAnne M. KingsburyAnne Augusta KressKenneth KriedbergMichele A. KrusellLinda LaBordeLarry and Barbara LajoieMichael and Cynthia LearyDenise and Denis LeBlancStephanie LeonardCraig S. LittleJeffrey S. ManterMary C. MarshEdwin and Nancy MartinCynthia and Orrin MasonWill MaxwellEvelynne MaynardKathryn McGinnWalter and Judith McQuistonGina MelnickSandra MunseyTracey NeretSuzanne M. NicolMay H. NobbsPatrice NogueiraJames and Kimberly PartridgeLoumona PetroffDavid PillPledgeling FoundationLara N. QuilesKenneth W. ReaEarle B. RickerGeorge SauerAlice and Robert ShawDavid and Erika SheldonJohn and Marilyn SherrisThomas K. ShoemakerAlan and Wilma Simcock, Simcock FarmHarold and Joan Simmons, Simmons Farm & GreenhouseKatharine SpencerDawn and Joseph SteimJessie StepanianDonald and Ellen StilesAnn SuazoLori TayasVaughan FamilyBarbara VoigtW.H. King Realty & Appraisal, Mr. William H. King, MSCaroline WiejekElizabeth WilliamsWilliam and Sally WilliamsJo-Ellen S. WoodAndrew WulfPeter A. YappSandra ZieminskiCLOVERBUD CLUB UNDER $100Melissa AdamsPamela F. AistDonald B. AlbertKatherine AmayaDonna AndersonAnonymousRonald ArcherCharles O. BakerEileen BaldassarreRussell and Emily BancroftAdelia A. BardwellPatrice BillingsDeborah J. BockPauline B. BoisseauHarry W. Brown, Sr.Mary Bures FitzpatrickJohn and Jonna BurnsAnita R. BuschMartha CasassaLaurie CashMark E. ChamberlainNancy CharbonneauNanette ClarkJennifer L. ColeKaren Ann ConsolatiSean and Ramona CrawfordWilliam L. Daley, Daley’s Real EstateSusan L. Daul-GabisCarol and Steven DaviesDr. Lucy DecheneDanielle DegnanDean DeSantisDonald and Elizabeth DesrochersMary DolanDonald and Nancy DoucetteJohn DownsKenneth and Joan DuchiBrian and T. Ashley EdwardsJudy FallonJennifer Verrill FaddoulMyles FlahertyBertrand ForestHelen GallivanCarol GaucherBeverly A. GaughanGlenn GoerkeJames D. Allred and Carolyn R. GreenbergKimberley GreenoughRobert and Judith GregoryJames HallRobert E. HarveySHIRLEY KANE MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT PRESENTING SPONSORS | $10,000Robert Lloyd Corkin Charitable Foundation4-H CLOVER SPONSORS | $5,000Kane Industrial TrustHEAD SPONSORS | $2,500Kane Self StorageMiddlesex Savings BankDudley Willis, Esq.HEART SPONSORS | $1,500A.D. Makepeace CompanyAvidia BankSteven E. BorgesonMain Street BankMaki Building CentersPeoplesBankSt. Mary’s Credit UnionUnibankVerrill Farm, LLCHAND SPONSORS | $750The American LegionNeedham BankNew England Cabinetry & MillworkNorthern Bank & Trust CompanyPoulin GrainR.J. Curley & Sons Plumbing & Heating, Inc.Raymond James Financial, Inc.David Walsh2023ANNUAL REPORT16

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2023 AUCTION, RAFFLE, AND IN-KIND DONORSCamp LeslieCamp MiddlesexBayside ResortBertucci’sBob’s Discount FurnitureBoston BruinsBoston Red SoxCamp HoweCardi’s FurnitureCentral Rock GymFrancesca Cerutti-HarrisCheesecake FactoryDan’l Webster Inn & SpaDavis Farmland and Mega Farm FestivalDiscovery MuseumE. L. Blood & Son, Inc.Far Shot WorcesterHancock Shaker VillageHardwick Farmers Co-operative ExchangeHawthorne HotelHuntington Theatre CompanyHyannis Whale Watcher CruisesIdylwilde FarmIsland Creek OystersKlem Tractor Inc.Mallory PortraitsMarket BasketMass AudubonMass Audubon Metrowest SanctuariesMary McBradyCharles McColoughNative Plant TrustNew England Patriots FoundationO’Connor’s Restaurant & BarOld Sturbridge VillagePaddle BostonCharles River Canoe and KayakPanera BreadPeabody Essex MuseumPilgrim Hall MuseumQuality Beverage, L.P.Red Apple FarmRoche Bros. SupermarketRoller KingdomRussell’s Garden CenterSalem Witch MuseumSanta’s VillageScrubaDubSwan Boats of BostonThe Buttery PlaceThe Charles HotelThe Freedom Trail FoundationThe Patriots Hall of FameThe Preservation Society of Newport CountyTrader Joe’sVerrill FarmWalden Local Meat Co.Priscilla and Allan WalkerAdele WilliamsDanielle WilliamsMichael WilliamsWoodard FamilyWorcester Art MuseumBetty WuelngZoo New EnglandHEALTH SPONSORS | $350Cornelia RobertsPriscilla and Allan WalkerWalpole Cooperative BankHOLE SPONSORS | $175Camp MiddlesexBarnstable County 4-H Advisory CouncilBond Construction Corp.Bristol County 4-H Leaders AssociationCavicchio Greenhouses, Inc.Cornerstone BankCountry Glass Co., Inc.Cushing & Dolan, P.C.Dedham SavingsEast Middleboro 4-H Community CommitteeFabiano Oil Corp.Franklin County 4-H Advisory CouncilNancy GarrabrantsThe Herrick FamilyThe Hiltpold FamilyJMW Scotia Woodworking Inc.Lazaro Paving Corp.Leslie Saul & Associates Inc.Merrill MacInnis and Sandra Caterine Family FundMetroWest Community Federal Credit UnionMiddlesex County 4-H Advisory CouncilThe Honorable Gary Nickerson, Esq.Norfolk County 4-H Advisory CouncilO’Brien Farm, Charles H. McColoughPatriot Coating, Inc.Plymouth County 4-H Advisory CouncilPost Road Carpet Center, Inc.Robert and Mike’s ElectricRockwell AmusementsJane WeirWorcester County 4-H Advisory CouncilFRIEND OF 4-H SPONSORSAny AmountHampshire County 4-H Advisory Council 2023ANNUAL REPORT17

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In Honor of John BrelsfordJamie BrelsfordIn Honor of Kathy (Kane) AdamsSherry MagistriIn Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin P. DowMaria and Peter Dow Family Charitable FundIn Memory of Cheryl and Robert CoxAnonymousIn Memory of Dorothea C. MahoneyMarianne, Kathryn and John BettleyPatrice BillingsCharles BurkeSharon ByrneNancy CharbonneauChristine Judycki Crepeault Charitable FundMary DolanJohn DownsJudy FallonFrances FoleyMary KearnsLorraine KiritsisJeanne and Bob KissaneMartina LegerMaria and Peter Dow Family Charitable FundCynthia and Orrin MasonEvelynne MaynardKathryn McGinnDalal RosenzweigBarbara VoigtPriscilla and Allan WalkerHelen WestIn Memory of Dorothy Louise SardySteven BabcockEileen BaldassarreLouise DonahueHeidi HatkeDebra HovanasianLouise MaloneWendy PowellLori TayasAndrew WulfIn Memory of Evangeline StandishPriscilla and Allan WalkerIn Memory of James HatchPeter WestonIn Memory of Jane ConleyMichael and Cynthia LearyIn Memory of Joyce DeckerTodd and Terri BrownIn Memory of Mary TacelliJane WeirIn Memory of Michael J. Moriarty Sr.Dean DeSantisIn Memory of Olive L. PrunierJessie StepanianIn Memory of Robin LaBordeJerry BarnishMarcella KenneyLinda LaBordeMark SarniSandra ZieminskiIn Memory of Sally WillisHolly and Bruce Johnstone Charitable FundJames & Karen Connelly Corporators Linda & Thomas ConnellyFormer Trustee Elizabeth Dennett* Charles H. McColoughHonorary Trustee Norman Mercier George Mullen* Mary A. Noble* Norman E. Storey Faith Tiberio* Patricia WalrathHonorary Trustee *deceasedRecognizes generous individuals and families who have provided for the Massachusetts 4-H Foundation in their estate plans. A charitable bequest provides a lasting impact to the 4-H program. Memorial & Honorary Gifts2023ANNUAL REPORT18

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ELIZABETH T. AND CHARLES H. MCCOLOUGH FUND $36,9224-H programs (preferably in Middlesex and Norfolk counties) and Foundation operations MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING AGRICULTURE $174,8194-H agriculture programs MEGHAN C. RILEY PLYMOUTH COUNTY FUND $30,4764-H programs in Plymouth County RICHARD SALTONSTALL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION $925,421Any 4-H program SUSAN SALTONSTALL FUND $909,1164-H horse programs SHEPHERD FUND $46,180Any 4-H program ANNA B. STEARNS FUND $25,419Volunteer 4-H Leaders TIBERIO FUND $18,2854-H communications programs WARREN FUND $168,526Camperships to 4-H camps WILLIS FUND $260,539Any 4-H program WORCESTER COUNTY 4-H FAIR FUND $22,058In memory of Cindy Crosier Baird and Raymond D. Harper, supports the Worcester County 4-H Fair Marianne BettleyPatrice BillingsCharles BurkeSharon ByrneNancy CharbonneauCrepeault/Judycki Charitable FundMary DolanDow Family Charitable FundJohn Downs and Johnetta SmithJudy FallonFidelity CharitableFrances FoleyMary KearnsLorraine KiritsisJeanne and Bob KissaneCarolyn C. Lane Revocable TrustMartina LegerLourie & Cutler, P.C.Sherry MagistriCynthia and Orrin MasonEvelynne MaynardMary McBradyCharles H. McColoughKathryn McGinnDalal RosenzweigSchwab CharitableBarbara VoigtPriscilla and Allan WalkerHelen Mahoney West2023 ENDOWMENTTRUST DONORS4-H Endowment Trust4-H ALL STARS FUND, $19,731Supports camp and conference opportunities AGRICULTURE FUND, $174,803 4-H agriculture programs and activities BRISTOL COUNTY AGRELLA-FORD SCHOLARSHIP FUND, $40,104Annual College Scholarship to a Bristol County 4-Her CLOVERLAND FUND, $46,729 Supports 4-H clubs HELEN AND JAMES A. GARRIGAN MEMORIAL FUND, $27,278 Home economics programs, preferably in Middlesex County HAMILBURG 4-H BABYSITTERS TRAINING FUND, $43,940 4-H Babysitter Training GILBERT H. HOOD 4-H NUTRITION FUND, $32,586Healthy living programs KANE FUND, $108,872Visual Presentation program TENA B. KLEIN FUND, $58,574Supports 4-H volunteer leaders KENT LAGE LEADERSHIP FUND $11,110Leadership opportunities for 4-H youth CAROLYN C. LANE FUND, $48,0904-H horticulture programs JOE MAJOR SUNNY ROCK/NORFOLK COUNTY 4-H FUND $122,893Supports programs in Norfolk CountyThe 4-H Endowment Trust holds gifts directed by donors to be held permanently in the endowment to support the Foundation’s mission. The Trust is overseen by the Endowment Trust Committee of the Foundation Board. The Committee has engaged Boston-based Welch & Forbes LLC as the Trust’s investment portfolio manager and is currently valued at $9.1 million. The Foundation’s named endowment funds are listed below with each fund’s name, purpose and market value as of December 31, 2023. 2023ANNUAL REPORT19

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