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2021 2022 Annual Report

From Our Board of Trustees WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO SERVE AS A TRUSTEE TO THE STURGIS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Joe Haas Trustee Ned Haylett Trustee SACF is where the dreams of our community and its members become reality Whether it is the dream of attending college the creation of a dog park a major economic development project to improve our downtown or giving an old railroad depot a new life by moving it to become a museum SACF is where these dreams come true Being able to serve as a trustee and doing my part to help in this vital role in our community is an absolute pleasure and privilege The Sturgis Area Community Foundation Director Ms Lindsay Richardson was contacted by a local donor who had an automobile he wanted to donate to someone who truly needed one Even though this request was quite unique to the Foundation s experience Ms Richardson and staff jumped right in contacted various local organizations and found a worthy recipient This person had been trying to save a little money for some sort of transportation and was very excited and happy to receive this gift The interesting sidebar to this story is that the recipient was very relieved to be able to use the money she was saving for an auto to afford to put insurance on it This is the type of dedication and the result cements the role of the Foundation in making the entire community of Sturgis a better place to live In my mind this embodies the very definition of community Frank Perez Trustee I love the Sturigs community and I believe Sturgis is a great place to work and raise a family That said I want to leave Sturgis a better community for my friends and family to enjoy I also want to inspire other Hispanics in the community to get involved and serve on boards 2 WHAT EVENTS OR STORIES FROM THE LAST FISCAL YEAR MADE YOU PROUD OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report Erin Melchi Baker Trustee The opening of 12 new funds at the Community Foundation this is the most that has ever been open in a year It is wonderful that people believe so much in the mission of the Community Foundation SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 3

From Our Board of Trustees WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES FOR SACF S WORK IN THE NEXT YEAR IN YOUR OPINION WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ROLE THAT SACF PLAYS FOR OUR COMMUNITY Elizabeth Whitehead Trustee Eric Eishen Trustee It s easy to look around and see problems mistakes and things we wish were different Actionable solutions to those problems are often more challenging to see clearly and then even more demanding to implement I hope that SACF continues to be a place where we can gather and collectively answer the question how can I help We are the heart of the community We give people hope that there is good in this world There seem to be many things polarizing people recently If we can all step back and understand we are part of the solution and have more in common than we have different we will have a happier community John Carmichael Trustee Kim Bontrager Trustee I see the SACF playing a central role in the area s renaissance As our community grows the foundation will be pivotal in bringing philanthropy to bear on the most important quality of life questions facing the community Perhaps the most significant role SACF plays is giving people the ability to reinvest in themselves and the future of our community Participating in local philanthropy allows individuals and businesses the ability to support the growth and improvement of our community through the causes that are important to them and that they feel should be addressed for the future Tina Tran YAC Trustee Being the Youth Trustee has taught me that the Community Foundation works effortlessly to ensure it helps fuel what is great about this community while also providing for other parts of the community in need of more support The Community Foundation encourages and contributes to new ideas that will help Sturgis continue to grow and prosper 4 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 5

2021 2022 SNAPSHOT MORE THAN 1M IN GRANTS AWARDED 41 RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS FUNDED About Us The Sturgis Area Community Foundation is a 30M foundation committed to serving the charitable needs of our community and enriching the quality of life for all people in the Sturgis area We are dedicated to addressing our communities most challenging issues and providing hope for the future By bringing together the passion of community members and the generosity of philanthropic partners we work to be a center for progress and a catalyst for change We partner with nonprofits stakeholders and donors to cultivate thriving and collaborative communities celebrate diverse perspectives and create clear paths to economic security and well being for all Our Mission To make a positive lasting impact in local communities through charitable giving leadership and action Our Staff OVER 16OK AWARDED IN COLLEGE AND ATHLETIC CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS Lindsay Richardson Executive Director Shelly Luce Operations Manager Anna Brand Programs Coordinator SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 7

COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS Reaching our full potential starts with ensuring every individual has the opportunity to succeed We partner with nonprofits stakeholders and donors to cultivate thriving and collaborative communities celebrate diverse perspectives and create clear paths to economic security and well being for all 8 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 9

Projects Supporting Children Families Solving the local challenges of today poverty educational attainment hunger means investing in strong outcomes for the workers parents and leaders of tomorrow Achieving strong outcomes for the next generation happens by connecting what today s children and families need at home at school at work and in their communities By providing competitive grants we aspire to help grantees make measurable improvements in children s lives that will impact our collective future 10 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 11

Community Healing Centers Hope House Revitalization Project The Community Healing Centers strive to strengthen our communities by helping children families and adults heal from the trauma of abuse addiction and mental and behavioral health Hope House has been a part of the Sturgis community for nearly 20 years The home provides a supportive living facility for women in recovery while bringing them back to a stable and self sufficient lifestyle Residents receive case management services in the form of care coordination transportation personal goal setting coping skills parenting skills and other daily life skills Grant funding will provide neighborhood revitalization through updated landscaping re grading the driveway with gravel fixes to the back ramp garage windows and trim the purchase of new play equipment for the children who stay at Hope House and updated porch furniture We are so grateful to have received this award Our plans include using the funds to replace our fence helping to improve safety and appearance of the house We are also looking to add a gate for accessibility to the yard New paint on the fence and deck will provide longevity and added safety for the ramp We have started the revamping of the plants and landscaping in the front of the house The driveway will include adding rocks along with redistributing the ones we currently have We are hoping to leverage community volunteers through a local church to help keep labor costs at a minimum This would allow us to allocate funds to new outdoor play equipment for the children who live and visit the house We are thrilled to get started on the project Stefanie Belote Recovery Housing Supervisor The Community Healing Centers 12 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 13

Boys Girls Clubs of Elkhart County Before After School Care Program K 5th Grade Boys Girls Clubs of Elkhart County s KidsCare program provides affordable before and afterschool care for Sturgis Public School students in Kindergarten through fifth grade With support from the Community Foundation full and partial scholarships were made available for families in need of extra support The program is housed at Eastwood Elementary school and transportation to and from school is provided by the school district for participating students In addition the program provides breakfast snacks and after school homework help The program allows parents caregivers to arrive at work on time and be ready for the day when they have safe reliable childcare options KidsCare programs are designed to enrich and entertain while developing a child s self esteem confidence and concern for others I was asked last weekend what I am most thankful for I thought long and hard about it and of course the normal things come to mind health happiness etc But honestly you guys are ranking right up there I used to work a job I hated and didn t make much money But the hours were 8 00 AM 4 00 PM and great for my child s school hours I debated all summer about switching jobs Starting work at 6 AM meant getting my 10 year old up at 4 45 dropped off at 5 30 in bed at 8 and a long day at school KidsCare I wasn t sure how he would handle it He loves KidsCare Not one time have I had a problem in the mornings He enjoys going and has never complained You guys have made this change in our life so much easier Because of you all I can go to work and not worry You are so much more that babysitters You are a blessing Thank You Parent of KidsCare Member at Eastwood Elementary School 14 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 15

Projects Supporting Vibrant Community People who are engaged in their communities are more likely to be healthy well educated and secure So building vibrant active communities is essential for the well being of the people of Sturgis Sturgis Area Community Foundation aspires to build a community where individuals seek to live work and visit Through grantmaking we hope to create public spaces that promote health happiness and well being for all who call the Sturgis area home Engaging people to love where they live creates long term economic and social benefits for the entire community Quality of place is essential for economic growth and community prosperity 16 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 17

City of Sturgis Splash Pad With the help of community members and grant funding the City of Sturgis plans to construct a unique and fully accessible splash pad at Thurstan Woods Park The splash pad will follow a theme of the Great Lakes with impressive water features that will provide a memorable visitor experience In addition the design of the new attraction will keep accessibility in mind ensuring that all residents can use the splash pad from site improvements Along with the splash pad other additions to the site will include a new restroom changing facility benches and seating an expanded parking lot and sidewalk improvements When a town is best known not for the number of its amenities but rather the size of its heart it is a giving town When a community is measured not only by its civic pronouncements but also by its daily acts of kindness that too is a giving town Welcome to the story of such a town in Southwest Michigan whose greatest asset over the years has been generosity Welcome to Sturgis Michigan Mike Mort Writer Director The Giving Town Sturgis Historical Society Access to quality youth recreation experiences is an important part of providing a vibrant growing community The Splash Pad project will raise the bar for quality of life in Sturgis providing a high quality and accessible youth focused activity for families Mike Hughes City Manager City of Sturgis Windows to Our Past Four years ago the Sturgis Historical Society ventured off on a beautiful project for our town called Windows to Our Past The project is a documentary film series produced by Mike Mort of Equity Studios From the story of early African Americans who first settled in our area to the various Icons of Industry who shaped our town forever the project will dramatically showcase the identity of our community for years to come The Giving Town the most recent film in the series commemorates the history of philanthropy in Sturgis and highlights historical characters from our past Grant funding assists the Historical Society in continuing the project which seeks to complete sixteen films over a period of seven years 18 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 19

Projects Supporting Educational Attainment Career Readiness A well educated workforce is good for local businesses Many studies show that that well educated workers are more likely to be productive high performing law abiding and healthy Well educated communities attract investment Businesses looking to set up shop or relocate favor communities with high graduation rates A strong education system creates upward social mobility Children who want to go to college or enter the workforce will be prepared to succeed A whole community of well educated thriving citizens attracts development and good jobs which in turn attracts more educated thriving citizens Quint Studer Author from his book Building a Vibrant Community Sturgis Success College and Career Readiness Programming Sturgis Success is a local Career and College Access that helps Sturgis High School graduates recognize their goals and create an action plan and place to do so The program employs a part time coordinator to work with individual students and their families The coordinator assists students with college awareness applications FAFSA filings scholarship searches and answers any question a student and their family may have about how to further their education in order to earn the degree they need to become employed and successful in their chosen profession In addition the Fund is able to award several scholarships annually to Sturgis graduates as they head off to college Sturgis Success is so much more than a college access program It s really a community economic development program The more education our children have the more economically stable their lives and the life of the community will be A college education can change a life and Sturgis Success is here to ensure that any Sturgis graduate who aspires to attend any kind of post secondary institution and earn their degree has every opportunity to do so with as little debt as possible Claudia Pauls Director SturgisSUCCESS 20 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 21

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Unrestricted Funds focus on specific areas of need within communities of your choice in the Sturgis area SACF s board of directors determines which areas of need are greatest and which organizations and initiatives can maximize the impact of grant funds This type of fund could be used to support any of the SACF s priority areas including but not limited to education housing and overall community well being When you give to one of our unrestricted funds you join a community of philanthropists maximizing their charitable impact and meeting our communities most pressing needs SACF Unrestricted Funds The Fund for Sturgis The Patrick Arseneau Memorial Fund Sponsored by the Open Door Gallery William Helen Doyle Fund Lawrence G Onalee M Hopkins Fund Next Generation Fund for Sturgis Edwin Marguerite Haines Memorial Fund Adele M Gray Fund Foundation Support Fund Constantine Area Community Foundation White Pigeon Area Community Foundation Dr Paul and Barbara Brothers Fund 22 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 23

Q A with the Executive Director Understanding Unrestricted Funds CAN AN UNRESTRICTED FUND BE RESTRICTED TO A SPECIFIC COMMUNITY Absolutely In fact that s exactly how our affiliate community foundation funds were started in White Pigeon and Constantine The Adele M Gray Fund is a great example of a permanently endowed unrestricted fund established for White Pigeon it s provided in so many ways for the community there over the years We also have county wide unrestricted funds like the Patrick Arseneau Memorial Fund At the end of the day the donor establishing the fund can identify the local community or communities that will be eligible for support Lindsay Richardson Executive Director WHAT IS AN UNRESTRICTED FUND Unrestricted fund sometimes referred to as a discretionary funds are funds that allow the Community Foundation to determine how grant dollars will be used In our case the Community Foundation utilizes most unrestricted funds to fuel our grantmaking programs An independent grant review committee and ultimately our board of trustees work together to ensure that funds are delivered to programs and projects that maximize impact on quality of life in local communities 24 WHY DO UNRESTRICTED FUNDS MATTER Unrestricted funds are powerful resources for communities We know that the needs of today look different than the needs of the past and the needs of the future will look different than those of today Unrestricted funds allow communities to respond and adapt to changing needs over time In the Sturgis area unrestricted funds have met needs in the areas of education housing health parks and recreation the arts and more SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report IS THERE AN EXAMPLE OF A PROGRAM OR PROJECT THAT WAS ONLY POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Just as unrestricted funds allow us to respond to changing needs over time these funds also provide communities the flexibility to respond to the unexpected In 2020 we were able to deliver more than 110 000 directly to individuals and businesses suffering emergency financial hardship due to COVID shutdowns Overnight residents found themselves out of work and with no idea when they would have an income again Because of unrestricted funding we didn t have to wait for government response We were able to work with local partners and deliver support to families and small business owners who were in desperate need of help during a situation that we could have never anticipated To me that s what community is all about stepping up to help one another during our greatest trials reminding each other that we aren t alone IF A FUND IS UNRESTRICTED CAN MY FAMILY STILL NAME IT Yes Many of our unrestricted funds are named for the individuals and families that established them Donors choose how to name the fund at the time the fund is established IF A FUND IS UNRESTRICTED CAN MY FAMILY STILL RECOMMEND GRANTS Though it is possible to establish an unrestricted fund with an advisory committee we would recommend Donor Advised Funds for those donors and families who wish to be more involved in the grant process During the lifetime of the donor Donor Advised Funds allow donors to make recommendations and support charities of their choice Many donors may choose to have the Donor Advised Fund convert to an unrestricted fund for their community after their lifetime SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 25

FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS Field of Interest Funds allow you to suppotrt an area of interest that you define You identify an area of charitable interest e g education the arts seniors etc then SACF evaluates organizations and makes grants to support causes that best fit your interests SACF Field of Interest Funds SNP Building Trades Support Fund Elks Club Boots and Shoes Fund Rosemary Thomasma Fund John Oster Memorial Fund The Spirit Fund Lucy Gallup Pet Haven Endowment Fund St Joseph County Great Start Collaboration Fund Sturgis Garden Club Horticultural Civic Beautification Fund Sturgis SUCCESS Endowment Fund Healthy Youth Healthy Seniors Fund Beverly McCullough Music Performance Fund St Joseph County Homeless Prevention Fund Carlson Constantine Education Fund Richard Mary Magee Business Enterprise Fund Constantine Youth Advisory Council Constantine School Endowment Fund Daisy Marie Allabach Fund Richard Mary Magee Fund Youth Advisory Council Fund ARCH Continuation Endowment Fund 26 YOUR GENEROSITY OUR EXPERTISE REAL IMPACT John E McKillen Golf Memorial Fund Sturgis Community Music Fund Perry Family Youth for the Arts Fund Daniel E Martin Fund Clare and Jane Wiedlea Fund Bob Nancy and Scott Sutton Fund SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 27

Tim Denell Reilly Fund The Tim and Denell Reilly Fund was established in 2022 by Sturgis resident Denell Reilly in loving memory of her late husband Tim Reilly During his life Tim worked as a local contractor specializing in drywall Tim is remembered most for his kindness sense of humor adventurous spirit and desire to serve others The Tim and Denell Reilly Fund is an endowed fund that will provide annual grants and scholarships in support of the construction trades In honor of Tim we have shared an essay he wrote of his vacation in 2014 not long after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer The View From Here By Tim Reilly That is me up there enjoying the view and I never once thought about cancer The thought of sliding out of the harness does creep into your mind Then all of a sudden you notice the turtle swimming in the water and the beauty of the bay Time becomes frozen and you float there in peace and serenity She said I would enjoy the cruise I wondered if the chemo would tire me out so she wouldn t be able to see the sights She was right I was wrong It had been seven months since the thought of going on vacation had been taken away and replaced with a diagnosis The small victories of getting through Christmas and Thanksgiving with a positive attitude set the stage All of a sudden putting out a positive attitude resulted with us having a very positive attitude Our anniversary was March 28 We went out for dinner and complained about the weather My wife was able to get the last week of April off so we had a month to plan something The vacation we put off was back on but the next scan is only 3 weeks away Diagnosis biopsy surgery chemo reoccurrence chemo damn it we fought hard for this positive attitude and we want a vacation We decided to plan the vacation without waiting for the next scan results That was a very liberating decision right up there with rising in that parasail in the picture The cruise was picked the excursions at the ports were picked all we had to do was pack Did I mention shopping first 21 shopping days until we sail she said it s not enough time My excursion was zip lining through the rainforest My wife picked swimming with the stingrays The parasailing was an impulse trip and we snorkeled with turtles another day because we found an opening and we were enjoying ourselves cool The excursions and the cruise were a welcome diversion from life The birth of the latest grandkid was better My hobby is photography and believe me I have found beauty in nature even if they are related to me I have wonderful pictures from our trip and wonderful pictures I plan to take in the future You do not have to go anywhere to have a rest from cancer but if you wish to go I recommend the parasailing Orient Beach French side of St Marteen Don t forget you need a waterproof camera if you wish to take one flying with you I will have mine next time because I m going back 28 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 29

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS A Donor Advised Fund is a giving vehicle that provides immediate tax benefits while allowing you to support charities of your choice through grant recommendations on your timetable Donor Advised Funds are the most efficient cost effective alternative to private or family foundations SACF Donor Advised Funds Eric and Lynn Jones Family Fund Established by longtime Sturgis White Pigeon residents Eric and Lynn Jones The Eric and Lynn Jones Family Fund is a donor advised fund which will allow the Jones family to support charitable causes in Sturgis and White Pigeon that are meaningful to both of them Because of our fondness and support of the White Pigeon and Sturgis area communities we decided to establish a Donor Advised Fund in 2021 The fund was very easy to set up The DAF vehicle provided us with an immediate tax benefit and now allows us the opportunity to support various charities of our choice on our timetable Eric Lynn Jones Animal Care Fund Doe Felt Fund Raymond H Dresser Jr Gretchen M Dresser Fund Graydon C Marion R Fox Fund Metz Christenson Family Fund The Metz Christenson Family Fund was established by local resident Gary Metz Gary is a Sturgis High School graduate Class of 1972 After graduation Gary earned his Bachelor of Science in Business from Central Michigan University The Metz Christenson Family Fund is named in honor of Gary s father Earl Metz and mother Evelyn Christenson Metz Gary s hope for the fund is that it grow to provide support to respond to community needs in Sturgis and Centreville for generations to come Newell A Grace A Franks Fund James Jeannie Gerchow Fund Mighty Matt Keyser Fund Windy City Fund McClain Oster Memorial Fund Paul Jean Casault Family Grant Fund 1st Lt Jonathan W Edds Memorial Fund Eugene and Bobette Melchi Family Fund Eric and Lynn Jones Family Fund Metz Christenson Family Fund 30 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report My parents moved our family to Sturgis in 1959 when I was 5 years old They quickly bonded to the community and stayed here until their passing a few years ago The community has sheltered and educated myself and my family It has allowed us to grow and prosper over the years This Donor Advised Fund with the Sturgis Area Community Foundation is a small attempt on my part to pay the community back for all the blessings that my family has received from the Sturgis Community Gary Metz 31

Eugene and Bobette Melchi Family Fund Bobette Bobi Melchi was the first woman to serve on the Sturgis Area Community Foundation Board of Trustees Together Gene and Bobi have served the Sturgis area though their support as volunteers board members and donors throughout the years The Eugene and Bobette Melchi Family Fund will now allow Gene and Bobi to continue supporting their community year after year while also establishing a legacy of philanthropy to be carried on by their family in the future Strong Families Strong Communities We believe that an interdependent relationship exists between families and communities Resilient and productive families are essential for building strong communities In turn robust communities cultivate strong families Our goal in establishing the Eugene and Bobette Melchi Family Fund is to support projects that foster healthy families and healthy communities Eugene and Bobi Melchi Individually we drive our community forward Collectively we have the power to change it forever 32 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 33

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS Scholarship Funds allow donors to create a permanent source of support for local students These funds allow donors to define key eligibility criteria for awards that may be based on merit need or academic performance to benefit students of any age background or educational level SACF offers three types of scholarship funds allowing donors to not only select award criteria but also their level of participation in the selection and award process SACF Scholarship Funds John E Brand Memorial Fund Martin E Peck Wanda V Peck Education Fund Sturgis Public Schools Endowment Fund Don Gage Scholarship Fund Ernest V Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship Fund Margaret Adams Scholarship Fund New Scholarship Funds Sturgis Area Community Foundation Lillian M Anway Scholarship Fund Frank Ethel Keim Bogen Scholarship Fund Jamie Casault Memorial Fund Charles A Sturges Fund Cornelius John Geimer Fund Dr Aurora F DeCastro Scholarship Fund Rosalie R and Leonard L Eishen Scholarship Fund Dr Aurora DeCastro came to the United States from Cuba as a young girl She received her undergraduate degree from LSU in Baton Rouge and earned her doctorate degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison Dr DeCastro retired from Miles Laboratories in Elkhart Indiana and went on to establish several new businesses She holds multiple patents on inventions of her making With her fund Dr DeCastro seeks to help others further their education and achieve their dreams Established by longtime Sturgis residents Leonard and Rosalie Eishen the Rosalie R and Leonard L Eishen Scholarship Fund will assist graduates of Sturgis High School with the costs of attending a trade school or vocational education program The scholarship will become available to both graduating seniors and Sturgis High School alumni in the spring of 2023 Theodore R Rita A Combs Fund Duffield Memorial Fund in Memory of Dick Edith Duffield FORL Fund Lucy A Gallup Memorial Fund Phyllis E Gray Sports Scholarship Fund Hackman Family Trinity Lutheran School Scholarship Robert Barbara Hackman Memorial Scholarship Jane Wesley Hubbard Fund 34 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report Olin Lepard Robert Lewis Memorial Fund Margaret Peg Cherrington Memorial Scholarship Dave Locey Kiwanis Club of Sturgis Memorial Fund Daisy Graydon B Allabach Scholarship Fund Ralph Marie McCarthy Memorial Scholarship Jessie S Schaeffer Memorial Fund Budd Helen Munson Scholarship in Memory of Michael Munson Jack Deller Scholarship Fund Budd Munson Tennis Scholarship Fund Harold Jean Dickinson Mann Karen MannHerber Heimann Healthcare Endowment Fund Elizabeth Peckham Memorial Scholarship Fund Virginia Langworthy Wyman Math Scholarship Victoria Lee Poffenberger Memorial Scholarship Harley and Eva Pierce Memorial Scholarship Fund Susan Poffenberger Memorial Scholarship Austin Stemen Scholarship for the Trades Daniel C Pursley Karen E Pursley Memorial Scholarship Howard Dorothy Kendrick Scholarship in Memory of Rebecca Hooley Pythian Sisters Pocahontas Temple 121 Scholarship Deloris Schenk Scholarship Fund Evelyn H Schwenk Florence M Schwenk Scholarship Bill Shinn Julia Shinn Mingus Scholarship Fund Colleen Yunker Scholarship Fund Dr Aurora F DeCastro Scholarship Fund Tim and Denell Reilly Fund Rosalie R and Leonard L Eishen Scholarship Fund Sturgis Area Community Foundation Scholarship Endowment Fund John T Svendsen 5 11 Fund Harold Catherine Young Scholarship Fund SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 35

Scholarship Recipients 36 Annabella Bressler Cristian Luna Gonzalez Nikki Prichard Brendan Bundy Kaitlyn Markus Madison Pueschel Amy Chen Hannah Massey Morgan Pueschel Collin Claar Emily Matz Claudia Reyes Madellyn Cullifer Megan McNamara Lilly Shudell Alexis Devries Emily Mead Nathaniel Sisson Ashley Garcia Lindsey Miller Kylie Sterner Bo Geibe Rylie Miller Alexander Stoll Angel Gomez Hayley Miller Katie Strawser Laci Gottschalk Emilee Miller Morgan Swanwick Autumn Herlein Nancy Montoya Matthew Toner Syanna Hoehner Nicolette Nelson Tina Tran Eathan Klar Alejandro Nieves Luzandra Trujillo Estrada Andrew Littlefield Kailey Orton Ariana Valdez Allison Littlefield Paige Pattison Brianna Wheeler Cecilia Lopez Nieves McKenzie Pieronski Kennedy Wolf SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 37

NONPROFIT SUPPORT FUNDS Agency Funds or Nonprofit Endowment Funds allow donors to choose one or more specific charitable organizations to support Grants are then restricted to these organizations alone These funds are great for donors who already know the specific organizations they would like to support or for non profit organizations seeking to build a sustainable source of funding for the future Sturgis Pregnancy Helpline Endowment Fund St Joseph County United Way Endowment Fund Spence Field Endowment Fund Sturgis Bark Park Endowment Fund Munson Family Endowment Fund for Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church Sturges Young Auditorium Fund Paul J Nancy L Troyer Fund for Hospice LifeCare Ambulance Endowment Fund White Pigeon Township Library Outreach Fund Dale E Gray Council of the Arts Endowment Fund Sturges Young Auditorium Capital Fund Sturgis Hospital Endowment Fund Camp Fort Hill Principal and Income Fund Lake Area Christian School Endowment Fund Camp Fort Hill Support Fund Sturgis Public Library Endowment Fund Sturgis Depot Freight Depot Preservation Fund Kelly Marilyn Murphy Salvation Army Fund Doyle Community Center Fund Elks Club of Sturgis Community Activities Fund St Joseph County Enrichment Center Sturgis Senior Center 38 Klinger Lake Area Conservancy Fund Augspurger Tennis Courts Fund Camp Fort Hill Endowment Fund Sturgis Historical Museum at the Depot Open Door Gallery Fund Patricia A Franks Council of the Arts Endowment Fund Sturgis Community Pool Fund SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report James E Riley Memorial Fund Kiwanis Club of Sturgis Endowment Fund Sturgis Hospital Special Projects Fund Paul H Casault Senior Center Memorial Fund Sturgis Woman s Club Clubhouse Fund Todd D and Diana L Maynard Sturgis High School Music Program Fund Franks Park Endowment Fund Barbara Hochstetler Youth for Christ Inc Southwest Michigan Endowment Fund White Pigeon Township Library Fund Thurston Woods Village Foundation Fund Augspurger Pool Fund Flora Beck Performing Arts Endowment Fund Sturgis Historical Society Fund Arend Sturgis Neighborhood Program Fund Trojan Timbers Playground Fund SACF Nonprofit Support Funds Children s Concerns of St Joseph County Endowment Sturgis Area Business Education Alliance Sturgis Council of the Arts Principal and Income Fund Lucy Gallup Sturgis Public Library Memorial Fund Sturgis Community Pool Renovation Project Fund Sturgis Pregnancy Helpline Principal Income Fund Sturgis Instrumental Music Alumni Association Fund Sturgis Vocational Education Trojan Manufacturing Solutions Center Fund SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 39

Todd D Diana L Maynard SHS Music Program Fund With the support of family friends and community a new fund has been established in memory of lifelong Sturgis resident Diana Maynard The Todd D and Diana L Maynard SHS Music Program Fund will provide annual support for Sturgis High School music programs the same programs that once served Diana in her high school years and that she would later serve as a volunteer About Diana Diana was a life long resident of Sturgis She attended Sturgis Public Schools and graduated from Sturgis High School in 1972 On December 14 1990 she was united in marriage at the First Presbyterian Church Sturgis Michigan to Todd D Maynard truly her best friend and the love of her life After graduating from International Business College in Fort Wayne Indiana Diana went right to work as a legal assistant from 1973 to 1992 She was also an executive assistant at Kirsch Company until 1994 Diana then took on the important role of stay at home mom for the next nine years raising her two children Desiring a job where she would be available to her kids Diana returned to the workforce at Sturgis Public Schools until her retirement in 2016 A love of all kinds of music ranked very high on Diana s list of favorite things She began piano lessons at age 12 on a used spinet piano her parents invested in for her Diana played flute and piccolo in the Sturgis High School Band for seven years and SHS orchestra as well After graduating from high school she was an assistant with the SHS Marching Band earning the Sturgis Exchange Club Community Service Award A Lasting Legacy Because of Diana s immense passion for music she requested that anyone desiring to make a memorial in her name contribute to the Todd D and Diana L Maynard SHS Music Program Fund Gifts made to the fund will assist the Community Foundation in making an impact in Diana s memory for generations to come 40 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report James E Riley Fund Memorial Golf Outing The James E Riley Fund is the first of its kind at the Sturgis Area Community Foundation The fund exists to provide support for local veterans through the Emotional Support Animal Program of the St Joseph County Office of Veterans Affairs The Fund was established by the Riley family in memory of longtime Klinger Lake resident Jim Riley About James Riley Jim was a Michigan native and a longtime Klinger Lake resident who would often be found playing golf when not spending time with his family Jim served the surrounding local communities by being a member of numerous boards including Klinger Lake Country Club James also served in the United States Army from 1971 to 1972 where he was stationed in Korea The Riley family shared that James met Shelia shortly before he was shipped overseas but carried a picture of her through the floods of Korea as a keepsake James E Riley Memorial Golf Outing Teams Up With Pups On Friday May 27th community members came together to support the loving memory and birthday of James E Riley at the initiation of the annual James E Riley Memorial Golf Outing at Klinger Lake Country Club The James E Riley Fund partners with the Emotional Support Animal Program of the St Joseph County Office of Veterans Affairs to bring together trained dogs with Veterans When asked what the James E Memorial Fund is doing Shelia Riley noted that the program is Providing emotional support dogs for vets The family also loves dogs and golfing on Klinger Lake Golf Course About Emotional Support Animal Program of Veterans Affairs The Emotional Support Animal Program of Veterans Affairs was founded in 2019 Currently the Director of the Program Stoney Summey stated that they only had two dogs when they first got their start Today the program has grown to 26 dogs that are trained in a four week period and then connected to veterans that may require additional aid The program s trainer Nicole Ernsberger works with the Emotional Animal Support Program to ensure dogs are on their best behavior by the time they are bridged to their new veteran owner SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 41

Local attorney Ray Dresser Jr and then Sturgis Journal publisher Harold Pringle acted on their shared vision for the Sturgis community and the Sturgis Foundation was formally incorporated as a nonprofit organization 1962 The Kirsch family dissolved its family foundation and gave assets of 51 188 to the Sturgis Foundation along with an office building which the Foundation owned until 1995 1970 1964 Delores Schenk leaves her entire life savings to the Sturgis Area Community Foundation for the formation of a scholarship fund to help students with financial need 1992 1980s SACF launches a lowinterest student loan program These low interest loans were made to area students after they have completed their first year at college More than 450 000 was loaned to more than 100 area students to help finance the cost of their college education Today these student loans funds have been converted to SACF s largest college scholarship fund 42 SACF chaired the capital campaign for the Doyle Community Center Foundation Vice President Leonard Eishen chaired the fundraising committee Upon completion of the Doyle Community Center the Sturgis Foundation turned the ownership of the building over to the City of Sturgis The Foundation still holds the endowment for the Doyle Center and has permanent office space in the building The 1980 s were years of steady growth in assets from bequests such as the Cornelius Geimer estate the Gladys Welty estate and the Laura Schulte estate By 1990 the assets of the Sturgis Foundation had reached 1 413 000 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report The Constantine Area Community Foundation became the first geographic affiliate fund of the Sturgis Foundation White Pigeon followed with the establishment of the White Pigeon Area Community Foundation as an affiliate fund Both geographic affiliates have grown since inception and continue to enhance the quality of life in their respective communities through grants scholarships and support for community programs and projects 1997 1996 SACF was awarded 250 000 from the W K Kellogg Foundation Michigan Community Foundation s Youth Project This money has been placed in a permanently endowed Youth Advisory Council Fund Today the Foundation s Youth Advisory Council serves a leadership development program for local high school students with an endowment of nearly 1 000 000 The Newell A and Grace A Franks Fund was established as a permanent fund to support and enrich the quality of life in Sturgis 2006 2000 By year 2000 the Foundation had experienced tremendous growth and held endowment funds for several local agencies including Sturgis Public Schools Camp Fort Hill the Sturgis Community Pool and Sturgis Neighborhood Program Today SACF is a 30M foundation with 155 philanthropic funds that return more than 1 1M to the community every year through grants and scholarships The SACF endowment pool surpasses 25 000 000 2019 2014 Through grants from the Newell A and Grace A Franks Fund the historic Sturgis Depot Building was relocated and transformed into the Sturgis Museum At The Deport an interactive museum of the history of the community SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report TODAY 2020 During COVID 19 Pandemic SACF partners with GT Independence to establish the Sturgis Community Emergency Hardship Fund More than 130 000 in emergency hardship grants were delivered to local residents who were experiencing financial hardship due to workplace closures at the onset of the pandemic shutdowns 43

Youth Advisory Council Sturgis Area Community Foundation 34 656 25 TOTAL DOLLARS GRANTED Members Claire Holtz President Olivia Happel Jane Toner Vice President Caroline Hughes Liliana Luna Lilly Communications Chair Max Scheske Ana Merchant Treasurer Mia Albarran Ian Earl Kennedy Finnerman Charlie Frost Luke Frost Emma Garbine Ashley Garcia Zach Green 44 Grant Recipients Jimena Lopez Nieves Tess Scheske Kaitlyn Stone Katie Strawser Lucas Tollefson Matt Toner Edison Tran Tina Tran Nylah White Aidan Whitehead Matt Wynes SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report SHS Class of 2021 Parent Group City of Sturgis Sturgis High School Freshmen Focus Camp Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce Sturgis Fest Family Night Youth for Christ Facility Surveillance System Sturgis Public Schools 4th Grade Philanthropy Project City of Sturgis Splash Pad Christmas Service Project 2021 Christmas Service Project SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 45

Joelen Zimont Scholarship Constantine Area Community Foundation The Constantine Area Community Foundation awarded a new scholarship this year in honor of longtime board member Joelen Zimont Zimont announced her retirement from the Constantine Area Community Foundation advisory board earlier this year after serving as board secretary for 23 years Board Members Donors Kathy Messner President Derek Betts Karen Heimann Mark Honeysett Jennifer Platz Jan Rimer Megan Sorenson Dan Sorenson Max Tavernier Grant Recipients Youth for Christ Hope United Inc 46 Kent and Roseann Avery Donald and Connie Balyeat Jr Steven and Jean Barrus Bayer Community Engagement Team Derek and Annette Betts Dorothy Brueck Howard and Michele Bush Daniel Carlson Tim Carlson Larry Carter David and Joetta Cherry Vincent Church Corteva Agriscience George Dieffenderfer Lawrence and Rebecca Dodd David and Joan Farr Mark Friedman and Joyce Carlson Friedman Jenna Gormley Chris Harrison Karen Heimann David Horn Steve and Janice Jones Rod and Sharon Juday John R Kruse James Langworthy MD Christine Langworthy SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report Elwin LeFevre D Magee James and Elena Meadows Mark and Karen Mellinger Michael and Kathy Messner Linda Mills Thomas and Jane Moe Malia Morrison Mostrom Assoc Inc Jay and Deb Nihart Noecker Agency LLC Jennifer Platz Tyson Platz Kenneth and Jan Rimer Kyle and Megan Rimer Wendy Rodewald Rebecca Shank Dan and Megan Sorensen Southern Michigan Bank Trust Elizabeth Spade Alfred and Jan Spinell Jr Chad and Michelle Thelen Brenda S Wagner Robert and Donita Wheeler Dan and Kathy Wybourn Ben and Kathryn Zimont Joelen Zimont About Joelene Nearly 90 years ago Zimont was born in the Constantine Hospital She was a 1950 graduate of Constantine High School Involvement in her community has been a way of life for Joelen supporting her much loved Constantine in any way she can Serving the township library board as president for 37 years and life long devotion to her church are a few ways she has given back to her community Joelen has always been a supporter of Constantine Public Schools its students and is a firm believer in the power of education Joey s participation at meetings always meant we had a solid foundation of where we came from which was so helpful when we considered our goals for the future of Constantine Jan Rimer Board Member CACF The Joelen Zimont Scholarship was awarded to Constantine High School senior Emilee Miller SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 47

WHITE PIGEON AREA COMMUNIT Y FOUNDATION Board Members Grant Recipients Eric Jones President White Pigeon Community Schools Angel Tree Project Michele Bush Bobette Melchi Camp Fort Hill Scholarships for Day Camp Barb Niblock White Pigeon Township Wahbememe Memorial Park Marv Schneider Sally Vellenga White Pigeon Township Library Summer Time Tunes Events Donors Mr and Mrs Christopher Allmand John Appuhn and Lynda Ford Appuhn Melanie Atherton Susan Cline Charles and Nancy DiGiovanni Graydon and Marion Fox Donald and Sue Grant Sidney and Jean Hagen Carol Hoopes Eric and Lynn Jones 48 Not Your Average Library White Pigeon Township Library Outreach Fund Star Wars parties summer concerts rainy day picnics Lego clubs when it comes to serving the community the White Pigeon Township Library is challenging the age old idea that it s just a quiet place to read And now with the establishment of the White Pigeon Township Library Outreach Fund the library hopes to expand its work and continue its efforts to stay connected to people of all ages Connecting with Community Faced with the obstacle of a world pandemic in recent years the White Pigeon Township Library introduced numerous programs to connect with residents in underserved areas Using social media platforms the library developed creative virtual programs like Friday Funnies with Director Perri Saunders and Book Buzz Book Reviews led by different members of the library staff According to Saunders efforts like these are important because they allow the community to get to know the library At our core we really want to have a relationship with people It s important to us that we are a place where anybody could walk in and feel like they belong here Perri Saunders Director White Pigeon Township Library Each month s calendar is packed with events for the community such as SummerTime Tunes in the park and Art Classes which are hosted in person or virtually Saunders along with Assistant Director Lisa Hofmeister and the library staff takes pride in the fact that all events related to the library are free to the community Through its Outreach Fund the White Pigeon Township Library will continue to fund creative efforts that allow them to connect with people build genuine relationships and maybe even introduce them to a really great book John and Phyllis Maichen Eugene and Bobette Melchi Lindsay Richardson Marv and Julie Schneider Beverly Souter White Pigeon Township Library Joan Zimmerman SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 49

SACF DONORS A Abbott Laboratories Doug and Cathi Abbs Larry Abbs Mari Ann Alldredge Christopher and Patricia Allmand Amazon Smile Donations Susan Amburgey American Legion 73 Susan Anable Anita Ritter Financial John and Lynda Appuhn Rose Arbanas David Arend Armstrong International Didimo Arreola Charles and Cheryl Arver Teresa Ashton Melanie Atherton Warren and Ronnie Atkins Lee and Georgia Austermann Autoquality LLC Meyers Automotive Service Kent and Roseann Avery Howard R and Jo E Morrisson Avildsen Ayres Oak Insurance Services B Kirby and Erin Melchi Baker Sally Baldwin Donald and Connie Balyeat Jr Steven and Jean Barrus Connie Batten Carl and Terri Baumeister 50 Bayer Community Engagement Team Larry and Pat Beach Richard and Catherine Beach Blythe Beard Kitowski James L Beattey Brian and Jessica Beebe David and Angela Beegle Steve and Renee Belak Max and Beverley Benne Jeffrey and Jennifer Berry Edward and Gwen Bertsch Derek and Annette Betts Jenny Bickle Richard Bir Roger and Ann Bird Gary and Renee Black James and Barbara Blain John and Barbara Blanchard Thomas Blodgett Harlan and Kathy Blood Bob Lung Family Michael and Jill Bobalik Jane Boden William and Cheryl Boersma BOFA Inc Mary Bogart Nicholas Bolda Nicole Bolda Sheila Bolda Robert and Barbara Boss Christopher and Diane Bowers Sharon Bowman Catherine Brady SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report Pamela Braham Austin and Alice Brainerd Dave and Lynn Brand Mary Beth Brenneman Dr Thomas and Julie Brenner Barbara Brothers Robert and Lori Brothers Cameron S Brown Dorothy Brueck Marie Burns Jacklyn Burrell David and Kimberly Busch Howard and Michele Bush Grace Byler C C A Murphy Oil Company Inc Mari Campbell Brad and Debora Capman Daniel Carlson Tim and Natsuko Carlson John and Jill Carmichael Rosetta Carpenter Larry Carter Mary Anne Hibbard Casault David Blair and Dr Martha Kimball Cathcart Michael and Laura Caywood Century Bank and Trust Regina Champion Don and Martha Cherrington David and Joetta Cherry Chidren s Concerns of St Joseph County Inc Vincent Church City of Battle Creek Employees Steve and Barbara Claiborn Katie Clemens Sally Clements Susan Cline Mike and Chris Clipfell Penny Colvin Community Chiropractic Wellness Center Cindy Conrod Michele Cool Thomas and Loren Corbin Corteva Agriscience Valerie Cosgrove Robert and Beth Cottin Council of Michigan Foundations Inc Barry and Connie Cox Peggy Cox and Mark Waczak Terry and Sharon Cressman Todd and Mary Crites Gretchen Cropsey Theodore Cushing Robyn Czajkowski D John and Susan Dampeer Dr Kristy Davis Jenny Davis Gary and Connie Day Dennis and Marsha Decker Chris Deisler David and Margaret Delano Gregory and Tammy Deppong John and Marge Deppong SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 51

SACF DONORS John Deren and Jean Bahnsen Designs by Vogt s Stephen and Sue Deter Rod and Betty Detweiler Mel and Christine DeYoung Paul Dickerson William and Jane Dickey George Dieffenderfer Charles and Nancy DiGiovanni Lauren Dobberteen Lawrence and Rebecca Dodd Mike and Debbie Doe Katherine Doerr Susan Dowley Dr Aurora F DeCastro Trust Gretchen Dresser John and Mary Dresser William and Rachel Dresser Donna Drusbacky Kyle Dury E Dr Art and Sarah Ebert Stephen and Heather Eckhardt Fred and Melody Edwards Eric and Chandre Eishen Leonard and Rosalie Eishen Julie Ellis Larry and Deb Emerson Jo Ann Engber Marcel Engler Warren and Laurie English Linda Esseltine 52 Julie Evans Sharon Everitt F Nancy Fahner Mary Lou Falkenstein Farmers State Bank David and Joan Farr Amanda Feyes John and Esther Feyes Dennis and Nancy Finnerman Frank and Cathy Finnerman Maurice and Cheryl Finnerman Phillip and Tammy Finnerman Claude and Teresa Fish John and Barbara Fisher Carl and Alexis Flowers Bill and Joan Foley Steve Foley Donald and Barbara Foster Dylan and Jodi Foster Susan Foster M Race Foster D V M Fountainhead Financial Management Inc Graydon and Marion Fox Roger and Jill Fox David and Joan Franks LeeAnn Franks Newell and Kelly Franks Mary Frerking Mark J and Joyce Carlson Friedman Donald and Cathye Frost Full Circle Care SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report Jean Fuller G Gabridge Co Kathy J Gallup Scott and Sarah Gardner Mary Garrison Dick and Judith Gatton Dr David and Doris Gearring Carol German Sam Gilliland Nicole Gittinger Mary Glover Jenna Gormley Megan Gorsuch Paul and Dianne Gorsuch Bruce and Leslie Gosling Mark and Kathy Graden Duane and Peggy Graham Donald and Sue Grant Barbara Gray Kevin and Debbie Gray Phyllis Gray Emerson and Audrey Green Patricia Green Diane Grice Carol Griffith GT Independence Eric Gulliver H Jacob Haas Joseph and Joyce Haas HaasCaywood PC Hackman Family Funeral Homes Matthew Haddock Sidney and Jean Hagen Mary K Hahn Hair It Is Jason and Emily Halling Amy Hamlin Eric and Susan Hansen Gary Hansen and Kim Lamson Jason and Amy Harber Stephanie Harker Schau Bradley and Rhonda Harper Chris Harrison Guy and Diana Hart Beth Harvey Mary Louise Hayes Ned and Mary Haylett Karen Heimann Geraldine Hendricks Nicholas Herblet David Herrmann Jessica Herrmann Sherry Hibbard Robert and Diana Hile William Hill Diane Hintz James Hissong Sheli Hittler Don and Nadine Hoffelder Mary Jane Holcomb Carol Hoopes Mr and Mrs David Horn Midge Hostetler SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 53

SACF DONORS Irvin Hougom Richard and Greta Hougom Michael Hoyt Michael Hughes James and Janice Hutchins I Peter and Denise Doyle Illing Ella Inman Kurt and Marcia Inman Don Iott IPEX Inc Ollie and Mary Irvin Toby Isaac J J W Good Associates Wendy Jenks JM Equipment Inc Roger Johns Carolyn Johnson Eric and Lynn Jones Steve and Janice Jones Wendy Jorn Rod and Sharon Juday Susan Juszczak K Frank and Sarah Kalasky Bill and Marthe Keim J Robert and Judi Keim Keim Financial Beth Kelley Julia Kennard 54 Keith Kerchner KeyBank National Association Karen Keyser Keith and Holly Keyser Caroline Kirsch Genevieve Sugar Kirsch Katherine Kirsch Mark and Allison Kirsch Sharry Kirtley Kiwanis Club of Sturgis Eastside Kim and Cathy Knapp Gemma Knepple Jane Wiedlea Koehler Robert and Lucy Koszyk Teresa Kranjec Francis and Robyn Krawczak Karyl Kreps Nancy Krontz Margaret Krueger Mr and Mrs John Kruse Merry Krzemienski Mary Kay Kunce David and Deborah Kurnick John and Valerie Kyes L Kelli Lamb Sandy Lamb Kelle Lambert Jeryl Lamborne Kathleen Lamborne Donald Lampe Tim and Debbie Lang SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report Christine Langworthy James Langworthy MD Douglas and Linda Large Mark and Kimberly Larimer Keith and Judy Lauseng William and Julie Lavidge Pete and Laurie Lawson Kyle R Lea Elwin LeFevre Laura Lemings Kevin and Colleen Doyle Lenhard David and Amy Leonard Gilbert and Vicki LeRoque George and Catherine Letts Lewis Lambright David Lillvis and Meredith Hunt James and Joan Lindsley Warren and Carolyn Link Lions Club of Sturgis Elizabeth Lively Hagberg Larry and Judy Livingston Cherie Locey John and Kerry Longo Jr Glenn and Sandra Lovejoy Mark and Shelly Luce Jeanine Lugo Dorice Lyons M Jose Macias D Magee John and Phyllis Maichen Michael Main Ruth Mancina Bob and Judy Manning Johnny Marlin Caroline Martin David and Cynthia Wood Martin Debbie Martin Byron and Judy Matson Mayim Foundation Agency Todd Maynard Dennis McCarthy PhD Brennan McConnell Amy McCormick Mark McKillen Michael McKillen Rodney McKinley McLaughlin Company Marc and Michelle McNamara James and Patricia McNeil Loren and Virginia Meabon James and Elena Meadows Gary and Erma Mecklenburg Eugene and Bobette Melchi Mark and Karen Mellinger Michael and Kathy Messner Richard and Anne Messner Jr Hamen Metheny Mary Mettler Rollin and Susan Mettler Gary Metz Von Metzger Kim Meyer Sharon L Meyers Michigan Health Endowment Fund SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 55

SACF DONORS Michigan Plastic Works LLC Michigan Tool Works Midwest Plastic Engineering Inc Christopher Mildenberg Valerie Mildenberg Keith and Roxanne Miller Michael B Miller Jeffrey and Joyce Millett Todd and Mary Milliman Linda Mills Scott and Angie Mingus Thomas and Jane Moe Jeffrey Mohney Brian and Kerri Mohnsen Christine Moline William and Joette Morden Jr Violetta Morris Malia Morrison George and Diane Morse Mostrom Assoc Inc Jennifer Murphy Kelly and Marilyn Murphy Rachelle Murphy N Rosemary Nagy Rodney and Peggy Nappier Lynlee Nash Al and Cheryl Neiser Lisa Ness Jay and Deb Nihart Noecker Agency LLC Larry and Carolyn Nusbaum 56 O Oakleaf Financial Services Jane Odom Melanie O Donnell Mary Ellen O Hare Roger Olds Open Door Gallery Members P James and Barbara Pancoast Pant Family Sang Park Earl and Karen Parker James and Sharon Parker Rosemary Parker John and Sherrie Parr Walter Parsduhn PayPal Giving Fund Richard and Lois Pelkey Laura Penner Kathy Perry Ruth Perry Jackie Persing Roxanne Persing Beth Peterson Tim and Kamela Peterson Dr John and Kay Petruska Darrell and Elizabeth Peugeot Dr Jeff and Lois Phillips Tom and Marion Picker Tracy Piekarz Harley Pierce Jr Louise Pippenger SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report A Duncan Pittman Jeff and Jennifer Platz Tyson Platz Terry Poffenberger Precision Speed Equipment Inc Tammi Preston Robert and Susan Puckett Tracie Pueschel Q Kathleen Quick Thomas and Christine Quick Roger and Jeri Quinn Rudolph and Pam Quirin R Ron and Carol Rambadt Stanley Rambadt Garry Rawlings Rebecca Reeg Stephen Reese Michael Reid Denell Reilly Terry and Jill Rensberger Sarah Rhodes Larry and Deb Rice Lindsay Richardson Aimee Riemke James and Sheila Riley Ashley Riley Miller Kenneth and Jan Rimer Kyle and Megan Rimer Eileen Rinehart Daniel and Beth Anne Robertson Debbie Robertson Ellen K Robinson Amie Roche Wendy Rodewald Larry Rohr Art and Judy Rumsey S Steven and Suzanne Saddler Dr Ronald and Mary Sans Butch and Ashley Scheetz David and Lou Ann Scheetz Eric and Marie Scheske Ron and Beth Scheske Marv and Julie Schneider Edward Schrader Mr and Mrs Brad Schudel Stacy Schwenk Richard and Mary Scott Jr Mike and Diana Seward Rebecca Shank Joy Sharp Amy Sherman Gladys Shields Marvin and Janet Shields Marilyn Shoup SHS Class of 2021 Parent Group Randall and Mary Siegler Lyle and Barbara Sisson Douglas and Sheryl Slessman Kay Smith Monica Smith Mr and Mrs Gary G Smith SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 57

SACF DONORS Sharon Smith Sharon Snyder Michael and Pamela Sonderby Dan and Megan Sorensen Beverly Souter Southern Michigan Bank Trust Jeff and Kim Sovine Elizabeth Spade Alfred and Jan Spinell Jr James and Roberta Sportel SPS Secretaries Steven and Teri Spyker St Joseph County United Way Michael and Dayle Staff Tyler Stahl Paul and Kim Stari Patti Stark Hannah Stemen Nathan Stemen Pete and Tina Stemen Robert and Joyce Sterrett Jr Larry and Joy Stevens Chad Stewart Gary and Bonnie Stewart Katie Stine Tim Stoll Andy and Deana Strudwick Kathleen Studeman Sturgis Bank Trust Company Sturgis Exchange Club Sturgis Glass LLC Sturgis Junior Womens League Sturgis Kiwanis Club Inc 58 Sturgis Neighborhood Program Sturgis Overhead Door Ladder Sturgis Public Schools Sturgis Rotary Club Timothy and Martha Stutzman Mary Sutter Daniel Sweeney Arne and Norma Switalski T Tangled Threads Quilt Club Rodney and Gail Taylor Jenifer Taylor Davis Lynn Tekiele Tennis Ladies Jeri Tetzloff The Idriss Company The Kendall Group The Tennis Group Chad and Michelle Thelen Teresa Thomasma Tom and Jan Thomasma Thurston Woods Village Jim Timm Lisa Tisdel Stephen Todd Trading Post Outfitters Nancy Troyer Tuffy Auto Service Center Larry and Mary Tyler U Ethel Underwood Bev Unterkircher SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report V Aaron Valade Sherry Van Almen Mr and Mrs Royce Van Bockern John VanDam Doug and Ann VanMeter Tracey Vaughan David and Tammy Veasy Mary Vogt W W E Slitt Sheet Company W E Upjohn Institute for Employment Research Terrance Waggoner Brenda Wagner Fred Wagner Caitlin Wallace Gary and Carol Wallman Judy Waltke Dr Phil and Isabel Ward Jerry and Jan Warstler Sandy Watson David and Anne Watters Holly Webb Marilyn Weekly Laura Weese Dave and Cindy Weiderman Robert and Donita Wheeler Whispering Meadows Garden Club Theresa Whitaker Pearl White Tamara White White Pigeon Township Library Jim and Elizabeth Whitehead Nate and Sarah Whitfield John and Ann Wiedlea Wings of Sturgis LLC Julie Wirtz Roger and Marcia Wittenberg Charles and Roberta Wolfe Roger Wolter Carolyn Woodrick Marion and Darlene Wooten Betty Wragg Richard and Jane Wright Dan and Kathy Wybourn Y Floyd and Karen Yoder Robert and Marilee Yoder Steve Yoder Todd and Lisa Yoquelet Sandra Young Cheryl Yunker Z Joan Zimmerman Ben and Kathryn Zimont Joelen Zimont Mark and Karin Zona Gifts in Honor of Gretchen Dresser Beverly Large Thurston Woods Board Members SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 59

SACF DONORS Gifts in Memory of Apollo Pat Arseneau Sharon Baker Barczak Family W D and Joan Carlson Shelley Connors David Deam William and Helen Doyle Robert Evans M D Lauren Finnerman Nora and G W Ford Kevin Gillette Jon Good Gary Gushwa Jack and Shirley Harker Janet Heign Tracy Heminger Michelle Jorn Grace Kasdorf Madelyn Leister Sharon Long Dan Martin Diana Maynard William McBride Michelle McNamara Justine and Russell Mohney Grace Patrick Harley and Eva Pierce James Riley Jean Ann Rommel Molly Roth Carol Rueckert 60 Dave Smith Tom Soper Austin Stemen Kenneth Studeman Kenneth Stutzman Jane Tallmadge Robin L Tilden Sandra Todd Ethel Underwood Peggy Wagar Faye Walker Debra Wells Jane and Clare Wiedlea Charles Willer Dr Charles Zimont SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 61

FINANCIALS Assets Investment Objectives for Endowed Funds Cash and cash equivalents Accrued income Notes receivable Student loans receivable Investments 396 541 1 329 120 000 13 478 29 359 049 Total Assets 29 890 397 For endowed funds our investment goals are to preserve the original value of gifts in terms of inflation and grow our assets as much as market conditions allow so we can address community needs now and in the future SACF employs a moderate growth strategy in which 65 percent are invested in equities 20 percent in fixed income vehicles and 15 percent in alternatives funds We are committed to an investment strategy of disciplined asset allocation regular rebalancing minimizing fees and expenses and not reacting to near term market pressures or new investment fads Market Value of Investments as of 3 31 2022 29 319 049 Liabilities Investment Performance as of March 31 2022 Accounts payable Grants payable Agency Funds 18 264 189 500 1 077 765 Total Liabilities 1 285 529 Last 12 Months Last 2 Years Last 3 Years Last 5 Years 3 69 17 93 9 06 7 65 Net Assets Total Net Assets 28 604 869 Total Liabilities and Net Assets 29 890 397 This is an unaudited financial statement for the fiscal year ending March 31 2022 SACF s annual audit is currently in progress and is estimated to be complete in September 2022 At that time audited financial statements will be made available on our website at www sturgisfoundation org 62 SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report SACF 2021 2022 Annual Report 63

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