About

The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation was established in 1992. It is a single-purpose foundation with the goal of providing an endowment fund to support the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Contributions and Distributions

The Foundation accepts contributions to the general endowment as well as to existing restricted and unrestricted funds. Named funds may be established with a contribution of $10,000 or more and can be designated by the donor for restricted use. Contributions may be made as cash gifts and/or pledges, including pledges in estate plans. Contributions of $1,000 or more qualify for permanent recognition. The Foundation is a licensed, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

The Foundation makes annual payments to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park according to the payment policy of the Foundation.

Board of Directors

The Foundation elects an independent, public Board of Directors.

Emeritus Directors

Earl D. Holton

Ray B. Loeschner

Fred Meijer (1992- 2011)

Lena Meijer (1992-2022)

Board of Directors

President, Michael R. Julien

Vice President, William J. Boer

Treasurer, Michael A. Gaudino

Secretary, Tamara R. Bailey

Director, John G. Baab

Director, Christopher J. Caldwell

Director, Saralyn Coupe

Director, Randall S. Damstra

Director, Amy L. Keane

Director, Nancy G. Kennedy

Director, Kathleen P. Maine

Director, Hendrik G. Meijer

Director, Jeffrey S. Padnos

Ex Officio, Mark Mossing

Executive Director, Susanne T. Veeneman

2021 Annual Report

After a tumultuous 2020, we all saw 2021 was the gateway to a brighter, more hopeful future. We drew parallels between the idea of a bridge and the way the Foundation functions. And it's true. The Foundation works as a beautiful connection between donors and future visitors, past generations and new ones, and the West Michigan community to the world.

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In Gratitude to Long-time Foundation Board Member John Bouwer

With gratitude and a deep sense of appreciation, the Board of the Foundation would like to wish John Bouwer all the best as he concludes nearly 20 years of service to our organization. John and his wife, Marian, have been members of the Foundation since 1999 and belong to the Bonsai Society. They…

President's Letter - Annual Report 2021

Dear Friends, As I reflect on the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation during the last couple years in particular, “bridge” comes to mind as an appropriate metaphor, one representing both a noun and an action verb. The Foundation’s purpose to provide ongoing financial support to the…

The Foundation Welcomes New Board Member Mike Gaudino

The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Gaudino to its Board of Trustees, effective January 1, 2020. A native of West Virginia, Mike earned a BA in business administration and a master of Accounting at West Virginia University. He and his…

Financial Report

Statement of Financial Position
As of December 31
2019 2020 2021
Assets
Investments at Market Value
$132,785,913
$151,876,685
$177,190281
Pledges, Gifts, Other Receivables
$9,003,547
$5,865,645
$674,243
Total Assets
$141,789,460
$157,742,330
$177,864,524
Less: Liabilities
($1,320,427)
($1,183,757)
($1,052,031)
Total Net Assets
$140,469,033
$156,558,573
$176,812,493
Restricted Funds
$59,879,293
$67,127,779
$75,891,573
Unrestricted Funds
$80,589,740
$89,430,794
$100,920,920
Total Net Assets
$140,469,033
$156,558,573
$176,812,493
Statement of Activities
As of December 31
2019 2020 2021
Revenues and Gains
Contributions Income
$4,899,954
$2,866,147
$775,165
Investment Income or (Loss)
$22,044,423
$18,705,133
$25,245,656
Total Revenues and Gains/(Loss)
$26,944,377
$21,571,280
$26,020,821
Distributions and Expenses
Distributions to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
$5,125,794
$5,342,172
$5,636,042
Other Expenses
$140,765
$139,568
$130,859
Total Distributions and Expenses
$5,266,559
$5,481,740
$5,766,901
Increase (Decrease) to Net Assets
$21,677,818
$16,089,540
$20,253,920

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Thank You

Thank you to our former Board members who have also served the Foundation.

Former Board Members

John D. Bouwer (2002-2019)

Judith A. DeLapa (2007-2012)

Pamella G. DeVos (1993-2009)

James L. Hopewell* (2015-2016)

Michael J. Jandernoa (2005-2009)

James P. Keane (2010-2015)

Fred M. Keller* (1997-2001)

Deborah Hoffman Meijer (1993-2005)

Jack H. Miller (2002-2003)

Richard A. Morton* (1997-2018)

John M. Nowak (1993-2005)

Stuart B. Padnos* (2004-2012)

H. Edward Prein* (2004-2011)

Peter M. Wege* (1993-1998)