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.
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
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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
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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
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| 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
|
Download our Form 990.
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)