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 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation is licensed by the State of Michigan, and under Federal tax law is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) as a Type III non-functionally integrated supporting 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 Holton (1997-2024)

Ray B. Loeschner

Fred Meijer (1997- 2011)

Lena Meijer (1997-2022)

Board of Directors

President, William J. Boer

Vice President, Amy L. Keane

Treasurer, Michael Gaudino

Secretary, Tamara R. Bailey

Director, John G. Baab

Director, Christopher J. Caldwell

Director, Saralyn Coupe

Director, Randall S. Damstra

Director, Bradley J. Freiburger

Director, Michael R. Julien

Director, Nancy G. Kennedy

Director, Kathleen P. Maine

Director, Hendrik G. Meijer

Director, Peter J.F. Meijer

Director, Jeffrey S. Padnos

Ex Officio, Candace Matthews

Executive Director, Susanne T. Veeneman

2024 Annual Report

The word “legacy” often invokes thoughts of the distant future and what we’ll leave behind. What do you want to be known for? How do you want your community to remember you? And how can your contribution live on to shape future generations?

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In Appreciation of Long-Time Board Member, Dirk Hoffius

With deep gratitude and appreciation, the Board of the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation thanks Dirk Hoffius for his service to our organization. Dirk retired from his Board position at the end of 2022. Dirk has a long and distinguished history of service to Frederik Meijer Gardens &…

President's Letter - Annual Report 2024

Dear Friends, The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation (the Foundation) exists for one purpose – to support Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (Meijer Gardens). Each year, the Foundation allocates millions of dollars to Meijer Gardens. In 2024, Foundation investments grew from…

The Foundation Welcomes New Board Member Brad Freiburger

The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Freiburger to its Board of Directors. Brad is the Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Meijer, Inc. He joined Meijer in 2015 as Vice President of Finance and was named Chief…

The Foundation Welcomes New Board Member Peter Meijer

The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Meijer to its Board of Directors. Former Congressman Peter Meijer is a cofounder and Head of Strategy at The New Industrial Corporation, an investment company focused on the intersection of venture…

Financial Report

Statement of Financial Position
As of December 31
2024 2023 2022
Assets
Investments at Market Value
$188,065,826
$177,366,120
$158,292,381
Pledges, Gifts, Other Receivables
$19,1397
$248,911
$265,353
Total Assets
$188,257,223
$177,615,031
$158,557,734
Less: Liabilities
($610,288 )
($726,994)
($909,445)
Total Net Assets
$187,646,935
$176,888,037
$157,648,289
Restricted Funds
$92,211,188
$86,617,667
$75,581,059
Unrestricted Funds
$95,435,747
$90,270,370
$82,067,230
Total Net Assets
$187,646,935
$176,888,037
$157,648,289
Statement of Activities
As of December 31
2024 2023 2022
Revenues and Gains
Contributions Income
$1,511,189
$3,425,771
$14,329,272
Investment Income or (Loss)
$16,264,316
$22,744,378
($26,355,740)
Total Revenues and Gains/(Loss)
$17,775,505
$26,170,149
($12,026,468)
Distributions and Expenses
Distributions to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
$6,823,032
$6,767,404
$6,941,718
Other Expenses
$193,577
$162,997
$196,018
Total Distributions and Expenses
$7,016,609
$6,930,401
$7,137,736
Increase (Decrease) to Net Assets
$10,758,896
$19,239,748
($19,164,204)

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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)

Dirk Hoffius (2006-2022)

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)