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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…
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…
Joya Bandstra
Leaving a legacy is a concept with layers of meaning. Joya Bandstra’s connection with the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation is one such example. Her dad, Ken…
Dan Miller and Susan Wright-Miller
Dan Miller and Susan Wright-Miller have deep connections with the Meijer family, Meijer Gardens, and charitable gift planning. Their involvement in the 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).…
Mark & Barbara Gerson
Mark and Barbara Gerson spent thirty years building an incredible life on the west coast. Mark worked in the entertainment industry and real estate development, Barbara worked in…
John & Janet Baab
When Ray Loeschner, Founder of the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation, convinced John Baab to join the Board of Directors in 2012, he didn’t know where it would take…
The Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids
Two teachers meet for lunch, and one asks, “So, where’s your Holocaust memorial?” The response was, “We don’t have one.” The first stated, “Why not?” Steve and Linda Pestka,…
President's Letter - Annual Report 2023
What a difference a year makes! In the Foundation’s 2022 annual report, I had to lead with bad news—that after many years of robust investment gains, there were no safe havens for…
President's Letter - Annual Report 2023
What a difference a year makes! In the Foundation’s 2022 annual report, I had to lead with bad news—that after many years of robust investment gains, there were no safe havens for…