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2021
Annual Report
BIGGER
TOGETHER
NEW OPPORTUNITIES. NEW GROWTH.
We will remember 2021 as a year of opportunities – a new leader, a new
home, new partnerships. Opportunities that renewed our faith in what is
possible. Opportunities to reset and refresh. To approach the coming year with
optimism, inspiration, and enthusiasm.
Our new home gives us a literal foundation to create and strengthen
relationships for Littles, Bigs, families, and staff. New leadership brings fresh
ideas, new connections, and renewed inspiration. Improved processes and
practices result from deeper collaboration with our fellow BBBS agencies,
both statewide and nationally, and valuable partnerships here in our own
communities. Implementing our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and
inclusion (JEDI) makes us better allies to the diverse youth and communities we
serve. After two years of uncertainty, pivoting, and adjusting, it’s reenergizing
to look forward to seeing opportunities instead of obstacles.
In our work, we see firsthand the feelings of isolation, fear, and uncertainty that
young people are facing. These stressors impact their confidence, self-esteem,
and sense of safety. Our kids need support now more than ever. Big Brothers
Big Sisters Twin Cities provides that support, helping us elevate the resilience,
promise, and potential that lives within all youth. Because when children thrive,
our community thrives.
We’re grateful for the critical role you played in bringing our mission to life.
Because of you, we are Bigger Together!
With gratitude,
Pat Sukhum Rick Penn Jamie Hofberger
BBBS CEO BBBS Board Chair BBBS Board Vice Chair
Our mission is to create and support mentoring relationships
that ignite the power and promise of youth.
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2021 AT A GLANCE
SERVICE AREA BY COUNTY
2,920 YOUTH SERVED 56% Hennepin 6% Dakota
1,994 VOLUNTEERS
25% Ramsey 4% Washington
7% Anoka 2% Other
Ages 18+ Ages 7–9
Ages 4% 5% 9
16–18
Site-Based 24
Ages Grad Coaches
17%
10–12
34%
Age of 36.3
Littles 239 months
NE W
Ages Community-Based
AT
13–15 Average community-
CHE
M
40% based match length
S = 272 (1.6 months longer than
national average)
53% Little Sisters 46% Little Brothers
YOUTH DEMOGRAPHICS
1% Other
53% Black/African American
15% Multiracial
93% High school seniors
graduating on time
14% White
91% Kept or created plans for
high school graduation
and beyond
11% Hispanic/Latinx
4%
82%
Other/Prefer Not to Answer
Youth living with a non-two
parent household
2% Asian
82% Youth from low income
households 1% American Indian/Alaska Native
Make a gift today at BigsTwinCities.org/donate 3
BUILDING COMMUNITY
In January 2021, we turned off the lights at our St. Paul In October, we joined our friends from Northside
office and moved into our new North Minneapolis home. Achievement Zone to host their annual Halloween
Having our own building afforded us several practical “Trunk or Treat” event in our parking lot. The year
advantages over renting, but truly represented so much culminated with us hosting one of our premier match
more. To us, having a place of our own was fundamental events, the annual Winter Picnic. Community partners
to being part of a larger community. Our new building like the Timberwolves and Lynx, Girl Scouts River
opened doors to new experiences, new partnerships, and Valleys, and Storm Creek added special extra touches for
new areas of growth. Moving day was not the end of a Bigs and Littles.
long journey, but the beginning of new opportunities.
While these events and opportunities may seem ordinary
When we launched our capital campaign several years to some, to our matches they were meaningful, significant,
ago, we envisioned more than just a new building. Our and joyous. No one took for granted the ability to safely
dream was to create a gathering place for our extended
and easily gather together that our new home afforded
BBBS family, a springboard to amplify our mission.
us. Seeing our Bigs and Littles connecting, exploring,
Making our dream a reality required years of planning,
and enjoying themselves (in-person!) at match events
fundraising, and renovating. Through this process, we
made all the hard work worthwhile. Our pride was on
quickly realized the power of community as individuals,
full display every time we utilized our building as a way
corporations, and foundations generously donated in
to strengthen relationships and foster connection. Our
support of our “forever home.”
gratitude permeated from every corner of our new home.
As the new kid on the block, we focused on
Looking back on 2021, we celebrate all that we
strengthening relationships with our neighbors by
collaborating and sharing ideas through community accomplished with your support. We invite you to walk
conversations. We also offered resources in areas alongside us as we continue moving forward in 2022.
of need, like our back-to-school backpack giveaway. Remember, we are Bigger Together!
4 See the full report of your impact at BigsTwinCities.org/ 2021AnnualReport
JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (JEDI)
Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) are
integral to our Big Brothers Big Sisters mission and
values. We recognize and celebrate the youth, families,
and volunteers in our programs who come from
diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences.
JEDI work creates a safer space to honor what makes
us unique.
Representation matters, especially to our youth.
It’s important that they feel able to fully express
themselves. By diversifying our volunteer recruitment
efforts and implementing JEDI values into our
volunteer and staff training, we can better show up for
youth. With the added realities of racial injustice and
an ongoing pandemic, today’s youth need support
now more than ever.
We implemented an employee JEDI Committee in
February 2021 with the goal of being better partners
to the diverse Twin Cities youth and communities we
serve. Fifteen employees representing each team in
the agency are responsible, and held accountable, for
applying JEDI practices into our daily work procedures
and policies. Our Board of Directors took steps to
centralize JEDI within board governance through
intentional conversation and assessment.
Our commitment to JEDI has caused us to look deeply
inward. What we have learned has enabled us to become stronger allies to our youth, families, and the community.
From that place of strength, we are better equipped to invite more supporters to join us on this important journey.
Together, we can provide youth with the confidence, skills, and resources to achieve their full potential.
Learn more at BigsTwinCities.org/JEDI 5
ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING
One Child. One Adult.
One Life-Changing Relationship.
Our one-to-one mentoring programs match caring adult volunteers with children to provide support,
encouragement, and friendship. In our community-based model, matches develop a unique relationship based on
their interests, hobbies, and values while spending time together in the community doing activities they both enjoy.
In our site-based model, matches meet at the Little’s school or the Big’s workplace instead of out in the community.
In our Grad Coaches program, volunteers support high school students in strengthening academic skills, improving
study habits, and developing plans for a career or post-secondary education. In all three models, matches gain new
perspectives, new experiences, and a new friend.
Community-Based Match Stories
Eric and Jaylen Renee and Ana
Big Brother Eric and Little Brother Jaylen share a great Big Sister Renee and Little Sister Ana have shared many
love for mathematics, pizza, and most importantly, each life experiences during their nine years together. Each of
other. During their time together, they enjoy going to them have an openness to exploring new things while also
museums, picking apples at orchards, and keeping a finding fun in typical day-to-day activities. They embrace
scorecard to rate each new pizza they try. their time together with enthusiasm and gratitude.
Jaylen is extremely gifted at math, but Eric noticed “When we were first matched,” reflects Renee, “I didn’t
he was less comfortable with reading. To help Jaylen have a lot of extra money to spend on ‘big activities,’ so I
improve his academic skills, Eric reads along with him to tried to mix it up with just hanging out at my apartment.
encourage his confidence and make reading more fun. I quickly realized that Ana seemed to yearn for this simple
When asked why he chose to become a Big, Eric reflected time together when we’d play cards or learn to knit.”
that it started with a question, “How can I contribute Together, Renee and Ana ran a 5K, played tennis, and
to positive change?” Remembering the impact mentors went camping while learning more about themselves,
have had on his life, he realized he could pay it forward building skills, and challenging each other to go outside
as a Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer. Along the way, their comfort zones. “Ana has shown me the most
Eric has gained new perspectives and a new friend. beautiful way of seeing the world,” says Renee. “She sees
the world for how it can be, questions it for why it’s not,
and is committed to being part of its possibility.”
Little Brother Jaylen and Big Brother Eric Little Sister Ana and Big Sister Renee
6 Learn more at bigstwincities.org/youth-mentoring
Site-Based Match Story
Maria and Alondra
Since their virtual match introduction in March
2021, Big Sister Maria and Little Sister Alondra have
connected almost every week despite the challenges of
the pandemic, busy school schedules, Maria’s family trip
to Columbia, and the difficulty developing a relationship
over Zoom.
Maria, a student at the University of St. Thomas, and
Alondra, a student at Four Seasons Elementary School in St.
Paul, connected over their common interests of watching
movies, doing craft projects, and speaking Spanish.
After five months of developing their relationship
virtually, they were ready to meet in person. Alondra
was shy at first but quickly opened up when they toured
Maria’s college campus and celebrated together with
ice cream.
School resumed in September, but matches still met
virtually while districts determined how to deal with the
ongoing pandemic. Finally, in October, the girls met at
Alondra’s elementary school as is typical for site-based
matches. They participated in structured activities and
“choice time,” including decorating bags for Meals on Big Sister Maria and Little Sister Alondra
Wheels and a trust-building exercise. Maria also helped
Alondra set and accomplish her goal to finish four
paintings by the end of 2021.
This match’s dedication to each other, despite incredible
challenges like the pandemic and distance, demonstrates
the powerful impact that youth mentoring has had on
both young women.
Learn more at bigstwincities.org/youth-mentoring 7
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
Preparing Twin Cities Youth for Future Success
The benefits of youth mentoring continue even after a Little becomes a teenager. Our college and career readiness
programming equips young adults with the skills needed to graduate from high school, prepare for a career or post-
secondary education, and turn dreams into reality. With the guidance of volunteer mentors, students learn how to build
academic confidence, improve study skills, cultivate healthy peer relationships, and strengthen self-advocacy skills.
Match Story: Jenny and Karen
Big Sister Jenny and Little Sister Karen’s relationship
has evolved over their four years together, from doing
activities a young teen would enjoy to preparing
17-year-old Karen for college. Completing the college
essay requirement was at the top of Karen’s list, but she
struggled to find a meaningful topic.
Inspired by the movie Moxie’s themes of female
empowerment and instigating positive change, Karen
formed a new high school club for Latina students like
her wanting to attend college. With guidance from
Jenny, Karen wrote a proposal and got it approved by the Big Sister Jenny and Little Sister Karen
school. She then channeled her passion for this project
into a powerful college essay.
Jenny also helped Karen research and tour local colleges.
“Karen is an intelligent, determined young woman,”
says Jenny. “I am so proud that she took the initiative in
preparing for this process and applying to colleges.”
With Jenny’s support and encouragement, Karen applied
to 30 universities and has already been accepted to 20.
She clearly has a promising future ahead of her!
8 Learn more at bigstwincities.org/college-career-readiness
FREE ARTS PROGRAM
Fostering Self-Discovery and Expression Through Art
Our Free Arts program leverages the power of mentoring by providing children with a safe place for artistic
expression and self-discovery. Volunteers engage youth in art projects at partner sites throughout the Twin Cities.
Through these supportive and consistent experiences, children build trusting and positive relationships that can
have a life-changing impact.
Volunteer Spotlight:
Danielle Pugliese
Free Arts volunteer Danielle Pugliese has been
passionate about art since she was young.
Her friend Ann, who was a Big Sister, introduced her
to Big Brothers Big Sisters. When Danielle learned that
BBBS had a program specific to art, she knew she wanted
to be involved.
“I want to encourage a lifelong interest in art, not just as
a hobby or something you grow out of as a kid,” explained
Danielle. “I want to show kids that art is an integral part
Danielle, Free Arts Volunteer
of our community and it can be very impactful.”
As a Free Arts mentor, Danielle uses art to help kids
freely express themselves and live in the moment. “It’s
so important for kids to experiment and not worry
about the outcome, to feel they can color outside the
lines,” reflects Danielle. “It’s so rewarding to see kids
free from worrying that they’re doing something wrong.
I feed off their energy and joy — it makes me keep
coming back to volunteer!”
Learn more at bigstwincities.org/free-arts 9
BBBS EXPLORE STEM SERIES
Big Brothers Big Sisters strongly believes in introducing youth to career
opportunities at an early age. That is why we created our Explore STEM Series.
These events offer Littles in-depth exposure to the exciting world of science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Hands-on and engaging activities —
such as flying drones, programming robots, coding video games, and building
electronics — make learning fun! Littles also learn about classes they can take in
high school to further their interests and career paths they can pursue to follow
their dreams.
A special thanks to our Explore STEM Series Sponsors — Best Buy,
Donaldson Company, and Polaris — for providing the funds to make
these events possible.
102021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS (as of 9/30/2021)
OFFICERS DIRECTORS AT LARGE Jeremy Heckman~
Accredited Investors
Richard Penn – Chair† Mallory Apperson Todd Kosel
Hutchinson Technology (retired) Polaris Industries PwC
Jamie Hofberger – Vice Chair† Jared Bickler ~
Curt Mackenzie~
EY Deloitte & Touche LLP Coldwell Banker Burnet
~
Steve Hentges – Treasurer Joe Branch† Miron Marcotte
Dessert Holdings Minnesota Timberwolves Protiviti
Jerry Allen – Secretary; Chair, Lisa Casson~ Bob McCollum
Governance Committee† Privately Employed McCollum Crowley
ARI (retired)
Jonathan Cooper† Greg Myers
Scott Nadeau – Chair, Programs Lockridge Grindal Nauen
UnitedHealth Group
Committee~
City of Maplewood Abdul Dire John Parrish
3M General Mills
Carol Smith – Chair,
Development Committee~ Kristine Rauenhorst†
Tim Engeldinger
Rudder, LLC
High Five Promotional Marketing BerganKDV
Patrick Sukhum – CEO~ Jim Torborg
Kristine Engman
APi Group Inc.
Big Brother Big Sisters Twin Cities Cargill
Tom Welch
Marci Fabrega Palisade Asset Management
Ecolab Inc
James Williams
Schuyler Fauver Global Vision Enterprises (retired)
Breck School
† Current Volunteer Mentor Ryan Francis
~ Former Volunteer Mentor Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
As a previous teacher and now in business, my passion has always
been helping children and our community. BBBS has proven that
mentoring helps Littles reach their full potential and at the same time
benefits Bigs too! Together, we are difference makers. I’m proud to be
a Big, Board Member, and donor for this life-changing organization.”
> Jamie Hofberger, Donor, Board Member, Big Sister
Jamie Hofberger with her Little
Brother, Cain
Learn more about our board at BigsTwinCities.org/board-of-directors 11REMEMBERING A DEFENDER OF OUR MISSION
Jeff Fetters, chairman of Federated Insurance, and his late wife, Marty, began
co-hosting the Federated Challenge® in 2013. Since its inception in 2005, this
two-day fundraising event hosted by Federated Insurance has raised more
than $44 million for Big Brothers Big Sisters youth mentoring programs
throughout Minnesota.
Last year’s Federated Challenge was virtual due to the pandemic, but that did
not deter supporters from donating millions of dollars in support of youth
mentoring. This year, Jeff, Marty, and Federated Insurance were determined
to host an in-person event. Guests enthusiastically responded – a record 67
prominent businesses and more than 500 generous guests supported the gala.
Topping last year’s record, the 2021 event raised $3,316,000. Every dollar went to
Minnesota’s three BBBS agencies – Twin Cities, Central Minnesota (St. Cloud),
and Southern Minnesota (Owatonna) – and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
The Fetters’ support of Big Brothers Big Sisters is not limited to fundraising;
it’s also personal. Jeff and Marty were a Big Couple to Little Sister Mackenzie
for seven years. During that time, the three developed a deep relationship that
continues today.
In the fall of 2020, Marty was diagnosed with cancer, but she did not let this get
in the way of her commitment to the event. She continued giving her time and
energy even while undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
After a 14-month battle with cancer, we were heartbroken to learn that Marty
Fetters passed away on December 27, 2021.
Our gratitude to Federated Insurance is tinged with feelings of grief as we
remember a beautiful life lost too soon. Marty’s legacy carries on in the
thousands of young people whose lives she touched and the critical funds she
raised through the Federated Challenge.
Learn more at federatedchallenge.org
Left to right: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota Executive Director Michelle Redman, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central
Minnesota Executive Director Jackie Scholl Johnson, Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities CEO Pat Sukhum, Big Brothers Big Sisters
of America President and CEO Artis Stevens, and Federated Challenge Co-Chairs Marty and Jeff Fetters proudly display a check for
$3,316,000 raised during the 2021 Federated Challenge.
12OUR PARTNERS
Thanks to the following organizations for distinguishing themselves through
their generous support of Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities.
THE BEIM
FOUNDATION
Nonprofit Partner Spotlight
We’re proud to partner with Northside
Achievement Zone (NAZ), a Black-led nonprofit
whose mission is to close the opportunity gap
in North Minneapolis. Together, our goal is to make 100 new mentoring
relationships by connecting more Northside children, families, and NAZ
scholars with our youth mentoring programs.
Not only are we partners with NAZ, we’re also neighbors committed to
supporting and uplifting the North Minneapolis community. By collaborating
on several community events — like our September “Chat with Pat”
featuring NAZ CEO Sondra Samuels, and October’s “Trunk or Treat” event at
NAZ CEO Sondra Samuels and Pat Sukhum
our new North Minneapolis home — we’re making deeper connections with
more stakeholders in our community. Thank you NAZ for joining us in being
Bigger Together!
Partner with us today at BigsTwinCities.org/partner 13Thank You for Bringing Our Mission to Life
Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities is deeply grateful to these businesses and
foundations for their dedicated support to our Annual Fund.
Corporations and Minnesota State Arts Board $1,000 - $2,499 Minnesota Association of
Mithun Family Foundation Professional Employees
Foundations The Next Edison
Avnet
Local 2101
CBRE Foundation
Casey Albert T. O’Neil Foundation Nordstrom
Crowley, White, Helmer & Selvig, Inc.
$1,000,000+ The Jay & Rose Phillips
CSM Corporation
Paypal Giving Fund
Federated Insurance Foundation Family Foundation Pentair
DalekoArts Pioneer Management Consulting
Protiviti, Inc.
Diamond Metal Products PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
$100,000 - $499,999 The Sheltering Arms Foundation
Familia Robinson Foundation Red Hat
SUCCESS Computer Consulting
Fred C. and Katherine B. Fan HQ Ryan Companies U.S., Inc.
Target Corporation
Andersen Foundation Gensler & Associates Safco Products Company
and Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters Granite Foundation Signature Homes, LLC*
of America Greiner Construction Subaru Foundation
Carlson & the Carlson $5,000 - $9,999 Tareen Dermatology
The Henkel Foundation, Inc.
Family Foundation Atomic Data Thomson Reuters
Hope Community Church
Northside Achievement Zone Bell Bank My Community Program
BerganKDV Lake Elmo Jaycees
State of Minnesota TPWA Operations, LLC
The Boss Foundation Mall of America
Travelers
Netflix
$20,000 - $99,999 Eaton Corporation Twin Cities Airport Lions Club
The Mike and Linda Fiterman Northrop Grumman Corporation University of Minnesota
3M Company & Foundation Palisade Asset Management, LLC
Family Foundation US Bank Foundation
APi Group, Inc.
High Five Promotions Piper Sandler Varde Partners
The Beim Foundation
The Justin and The Riverway Foundation Visual Communications Group, Inc.
Best Buy Company & Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters Susan Kelly Foundation Slim and Trim Construction, LLC Walgreens Company
of Greater Los Angeles Kowalski’s Markets Synchrony Financial Weis Builders, Inc.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lucky Seven MN Foundation The Glen A. Taylor Foundation Xcel Energy Company & Foundation
of Orange County & Mersky Family Foundation Tradition Family Foundation Youthprise
Inland Empire New Wave Design and Verification Archie D. & Bertha H.
F.R. Bigelow Foundation Plus Relocation Services Walker Foundation Federated Challenge for
Otto Bremer Trust Margaret Rivers Fund Kids of Minnesota
Cargill, Inc. and Securian Financial Group $100 - $999 Presented by Federated
The Cargill Foundation Company and Foundation Insurance and Sponsors
Donaldson Foundation Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP Activision Blizzard
Ecolab Company and Foundation United Parcel Service Allstate Giving Campaign
AmazonSmile Foundation Alwen Hough Johnson
General Mills Company Mae and Sylvester
American Express Foundation American International
& Foundation Weiss Foundation
Automobile Dealers
Minnesota Timberwolves Youth Collaboratory Blackbaud
Association
& Lynx and Fastbreak Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Anthony Vineyards
Foundation $2,500 - $4,999 Boston Scientific Foundation, Inc.
Atmosphere Commercial
National Football League Cigna Foundation
Accredited Investors Interiors
& NFL Foundation Eastlake Craft Brewery
Wealth Management BakerTilly
Opus Foundation Edward Jones
Ameriprise Financial Gift Benike Construction
Polaris
Matching Program Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea BLR
Ramsey County
Burton Real Estate Advisors GiveMN BMO Harris Bank
The Saint Paul Foundation
CarVal Investors The Hershey Company Brean Capital
Richard M. Schulze
The Helgeson Foundation Interloop North America, Inc. Bristol Development Group
Family Foundation
Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP IWJ Charitable Foundation CBRE
The Monitors Foundation Johnson & Johnson ClearBridge Investments –
$10,000 - $19,999 Nordson Corporation Franklin Templeton
Kaplan Insurance Agency
Allianz Life Insurance Company PacketPower, LLC Clear Street
Kendra Scott
of North America Safelite AutoGlass Foundation Continental Properties
Storm Creek KPMG U.S. Foundation, Inc.
Ernst & Young DA Davidson
Case Financial Tennant Foundation Laune Bread Enquiron
Hardenbergh Foundation UnitedHealth Group Medtronic, Inc. Feldmann Imports
International Dairy Queen Village Bank Microsoft Corporation The Glen A. Taylor Foundation
Mardag Foundation Warren Foundation and Giving Campaign Guidewire
McNeely Foundation West Metro Fire/Rescue District Minneapolis Retired Teachers, Inc. GuyCarpenter
± Legacy Circle Member * Match Maker monthly donor Green text indicates a donor who
volunteered as a mentor this year
14 Make a gift today at BigsTwinCities.org/donateIndividual Donors
Hays – Brown & Brown
Insurance
Hilltop Securities
Holborn
HSB
Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities is deeply grateful to these
IA Capital Group generous donors for their dedicated support of our mission.
Insperex
J. Ryan Bonding
JVM
$10,000+ Warren and Mary Staley Lorin Debonte
Snezana and Timothy Wensits Tony and Mary DeFrance
KnowBe4 Pat and Anita Cooper
Andrew Wiggins Pat and Bob Diedrich
Lewis Brisbois Michael DiAngelis*
Jason Elles
Raymond Eby and Waverley Booth
Mark & Mary Davis Foundation $2,500 - $4,999 Heidi Emanuel and Bob Amico
Philip W. Grodnick
The McGuire Family Melonie Elvebak
Jamie Hofberger and Karol Gilman Brian and Katherine Avery±
Meagher + Geer Kristine Engman
Lori Meehan Susan and Joseph Benevides
Mercer Marci Fabrega
Mersky Family Foundation Jared Bickler
Merit Building Enclosure Dan Fesler
Pamela S. Olson Estate Lisa and Ethan Casson*
Systems Wendy L. Gillespie
Rick and Karyn Penn Monica L. Coulter±
Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx Lauren Guerrero*
Matthew and Kristine Rauenhorst David and Margaret Dines
Minnesota United FC John and Jane Guild
Jeannine Rivet Timothy and Elizabeth Engeldinger
Mitchell Genex Coventry Rechelle and Chad Hollowaty
and Warren Herreid Sky and Kerry Fauver
Suzanne and Steve Hanson
Morgan Stanley Michael and Karen Roman Gary and Lael Gerding
Greg Hatfield
Mortenson Andrew Schmidt James and Kathryn Haymaker
Jeremy and Andrea Heckman
Northern Trust Harrison Smith Michael and Cynthia LeSage
Mark and Jill Hendricks
Nuveen James and Vicky Torborg Miron and Anne Marcotte
David J. Hornung
Pate Bonding Inc. James W. Weinzetl Robert L. McCollum
John Hunter
Peregrine Tom and Rita Welch± Tanya Mears Hall and Rich Hall
Roger and Patricia Kerber
Piper Sandler Scott and Jill Nadeau
Brian and Kim Kruse
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP $5,000 - $9,999 Carol and Red Smith
Timothy Kutzer
Patrick Sukhum±
RBC Global Asset Management Gerald and Lori Allen± Bruce and Mary Lach
Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation Mary and Bryan Bennett Laurie and Daniel Lafontaine±
Rosen’s Diversified, Inc. William Buckner $1,000 - $2,499 – The Lafontaine Family Fund
Sanity Solutions, Inc. Jon Delwiche Mallory Apperson Mick and Sandy Lee
SARA Investment Real Estate Jane Fesler and Jessica Zeletes Frank Babka Matt and Beth Lodes
Sit Investment Associates Alan Geiwitz and Mary McMahon Bonnie Bakke Eric and Danielle Lohbeck
SOMPO International The Givens Family Carol E. Bahl Laurie and Todd Macgregor
Stifel Steve Hentges and Meggie Wittorf* Marcia and Brad Ballinger Becky Machamer±*
Susan and Justin Kelly± Maura K. Bartel Shera Maki
Stinson
Todd and Annie Kosel Steven Bennewitz* Dick and Joyce H. McFarland
Stonybrook
Landing Fund of Linda and Dale Blyth Family Fund of
Taft
The Minneapolis Foundation Lisa Bolin* The Minneapolis Foundation
Tailwind Group
Mary Jane and Steve Lindholm Maegan Buckler Mike McFarland
Traut Companies Wm. Curt MacKenzie Philip Cernin Rebecca McMillen
UKG and Timm Caven± and Andrew Kubitschek Benjamin and Carol Minger
US Bank Brianna Mooty Edward F. Christie± Brian Murphy
Waterway Capital Gregory Myers John Conlin Christopher Myers
WCCO News Talk 830 and Mary Divine Myers Steven J. Connolly Mark and Jodi Olson
Xerox John and Jamie Parrish Ryan D. Crosby Angie and Brent Olsonawski
Ziegler CAT Joel and Natalie Pasiuk Daniel Cunningham Dennis J. Oestreich
Mentoring is magic— it transforms lives, and generations of lives, forever. In my
charitable giving, I always think of what the outcome of my donation will be. An
unexpected outcome of donating to BBBS was that it transformed my life, as well
as my “Little”. You can and should support BBBS. Where else can you be assured of
your donation contributing to the magic of mentoring our kids?
> Jim Weinzetl (with former Little Brother David); Donor, former Big Brother
Publishing an annual list of donors invites potential for both human and computer error. BBBS makes every effort to list donors accurately. Should an error
occur in your listing, please contact Pam Kroyer at pkroyer@bigstwincities.org or 651-789-2411. Thank you!
Make a gift today at BigsTwinCities.org/donate 15Kyle D. Pederson Sadie Dietrich Eric and Jamie Mercer $250 - $499
Terril K. Penn Abdul Dire Amanda McKnuckles*
Jessica and Nathaniel Albrecht
Rachael Pfaff Michael Doty Gary L. Mullen-Schultz
Nils Akesson
Susan Pryce Paul and Melanie Dunleavy Charles Nauen and P.J. Pofahl
Toyin Akisanya
Pat and Pat Rickert Brenda and David Durkee John and Janelle Nelson
Jill Angove
Michael Russ Dale Eastlund Lori and Dennis Niedfelt-Petrich
Julie and Eric Anderson
Ellen and Scott Sayer Charitable Darrell Ellsworth JD OConnell*
Ayriel Ash*
Fund of the Catholic Howard Epstein, M.D. Gregory Joseph Olson*
Charlie Austin
Community Foundation Karen Erickson Micaela Olson-Macgregor
Troy Bader and Gina Sauer
Hans Siefker Phillip Falkner and Ryan Macgregor*
Yvonne Baller
The Spink Family Giving Fund Jason Faul* Abimbola Osagie
Emily Bartel
Denny Stromberg Jenna and Will Fifer Ryan Ostendorf Jennifer and David Bartels
Matt Swords Brian Finley Jim and Beth Pastor Peter and Gretchen Bauman
Marika and Adam Taylor Zach Fox and Alex Drew Ivan Pinto* Bob and Amy Becker
Scott E. Theisen Chad Freeman Therese Pomerening Kelly Bennewitz
The Theisen Family Charitable Fund Teresa Fudenberg Michael and Jaime Proman Drew and Suzy Bergstrom*
Darcey Thomas Jason P. Gerard J. Thomas and Janet Rajala Nelson Calvin Berte
Daniel and Rita Torborg Noah Gerding Andrew Rasmussen* Michael Biskupski
Brandon Wagner Donna Gies Paul Rassier Jennifer Bitts
Christopher and Beth Wall Jamie Gipp Kyle and Rindi Rolfing Glen Boedecker
Barry and Stephanie Whalen Dave and Sunny Girk Eric Roofer Patrick and Wendy Born
James E. Williams Lora Gitzen Sarah Roths Amy Brandli
Lindsay and Vignesh Corin Hammitt Jeffrey A. Samayoa Debra and Daniel Bredow
Williams Palaniappan* Diane M. Hawfitch Sandvig Family Charitable Fund Nancy Brown
Susan and Steven Wooldridge Anthony and Danielle Helmer Susan Sandvig Shobe JoAnn Brus
Ellison and Kristofer Yahner Blaine Hendrickson and Joel Shobe Jason Callan
Jerald and Julia Young Hepokoski Family Charitable Fund John W. Satumba Lynn and Patrick Carroll
Timothy A. Zensen Alexander Hessefort Corcoran C. Shannon Kayla Cavalheiro
Michael Hoffman Eric Sis Mey Chau
$500 - $999 Richard Howard Jon D. Slock Jessica Chorney
Brittany Ackerman Julie Iskierka Ashley A. Smith Joel and Winni Christopherson
Bruce M. Aldred Jenna and Cody Jenson Brian Soderholm* Kate Cimchomski
Barb and Tran Alfrey Christine Johns Constance Starns Logan Conlon
Troy Allen* Mike Johnson Michael and Michelle Stork Mark L. Conlon
Kyle and Kirsten Anderson Tracy and David Johnson Pamela Sukhum Jonathan and Nicole Cooper
Timothy J. Anderson Jefferson and Andrea Johnston Rampai and Pradub Sukhum James and Sonja Dalbey
Brian Bradway Pat Jorgensen Reed Swensen Kate Davis
Matthew Busacker Mark and Amy Kersey Cristina and Scott Thomas Jeff and Sarah Deitch
Steve Campbell Kay Kramer Jon P. Thompson* David Delahanty
Kate Carlson Daniel Kropp John F. Timmer Lori Dossett
Kurt and Andrea Cegielski Pamela Kroyer* Jason and Claire Topp Leslie Dwight
Gina Cesaretti and Michael Iwan Lisa Lawin Susan and John Trammell Paul M. Egeland
Mark Christiansen Jennifer Lien Will Ryan Utsch Peter and Jane Eichten
Caroline Churchill Nancy Lien Berndt* Richard and Karen VanBeusekom Carissa Ellingson
Renee Van Gorp and Julie Kelly
John Cochran Travis Lien and Brian Robran Tina Emerfoll*
Rodney and Mary Kay
Molly Cook* Marcia Lockman Von De Linde± David and Ann Endy
Christine Cox Jenna Lundquist Daryle Voss Matthew and Kristy Epp
Sharon K. Dawson Don MacPherson Michael J. Walters Steven Erickson
Edward and Sherry Ann Dayton Morgan M. Maki W. Thomas White Susan Eskedahl
Xinmin Deng Jaclyn and Gavin May and Marilyn Dietrich Jason Feipel
Participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters as a Big has been a transformative and
lasting experience for me. I am honored to do anything I can to sustain and expand
the reach and impact of this important organization.
> Sam Knuth: Match Maker monthly donor, Big Brother
± Legacy Circle Member * Match Maker monthly donor Green text indicates a donor who
volunteered as a mentor this year
16 Make a gift today at BigsTwinCities.org/donateDon Findlay Robert and Mary Michels Deanna and Todd Threadgill Kevin Bjerke
Arlen Fisher* Matthew Monaghan Andrew Truelson Suzanne S. Blackburn
Lisa Fittipaldi Tamara Moore* Brandt Uthus Jessica Blemberg-Pekarek
Mary Francis Fitzpatrick Sarah Mulligan Brenda Valente Martha Blenkush
Jennifer Fleck Buzz Myers Wendy Wehr Paul Blomgren and
Jacqueline Fogelberg Mikal E. Nabors Emily and Robb Weidemann Lynne Harrington
William Forsberg Michael Nelson Noah Wenz Nicole Blufkin
John and Madeline Foss Dallas Nielsen Michael R. West Derek Boerner
James and Kathryn Ganley Tammy O’Connell April L. White Dalton Boettcher*
Stacy Gerdes Marc Olivier* Jeffrey Wilson Robert and Kimberly Boisvert
Michael Goar and Bethany Wood± Amber Ollier Lisa Wilson Deborah Bokhorst
Sylvia Goldman Shelly O’Callaghan James and Amy Wolf Kristine Bowditch
Alyx M. Grabinger* Erik and Allie Ordal Theresa Worthington Ben Braaten
Andrew Grande Thomas Pesch and Carol Erickson Patrick and Jill Wyant Erik and Hanna Brandt
Joyce Greene* Randy Peterson Leah Zins Brian Brandvold
Melissa Guiney Tom and Shelley Peterson Elizabeth Braun
Tim Gundlach Sean and Hilary Pick $100 - $249 Andy and Sarah Braunshausen
Katherine Gyolai Marissa A. Pitterle Thomas Adams Steven and Jane Breton
Dan Harris Danielle M. Pugliese Mark Adkins Nicole Britson
Louise Harris Leah Reiss Ann Akers Kathy Brodhead
Jessica Hartfiel Anna Reiter Paul Allen Ashley Brown
Lynn Hassan Jones Karen Riebel Angela Althoff Deric Bryant
and Robert Jones* Roger D. Riley Marna and Mark Anderson Quy Bui
Kaitlin Heikkinen* Andrew Ripka Rachel Anderson Melissa Burns
Jared Herman Juliann Robey Ethan Andrew* Ryan R. Burns*
Bridget and Joel Hermann Hunter Rock Chris Andryski Julie Burrows
Michelle Hortian Nicholas Rohl Michelle Antonsen John and Mary Ann Callahan
Joseph W. Hubanks Sabota Family Charitable Fund Mara and Landon Ascheman Thomas Campion
Eric Janus Arlis Sayler Diane Autey Sonja Carlson
Colette Javner Margie Sborov Davi E. Axelson Jennifer Carnahan
Lisa Jirele Dave and Barbara Scarsella Molly Jaye Barber Jean Cash*
Sara Johnson Susan Schultz Jessica A. Baker Kathy Casson
William Kittelson* Sophie Schwartz Jeffrey and Sharon Bartels Valdon Cassoutt
David J. Knaeble Doug and Hilory Seaton Jeff Bauer Mark S. Christensen
Samuel Knuth* Karl and Emily Sevig Joan Bechtold* Ronald and Janet Christenson
Tanya Korpi* Stephen and Victoria Shafer Solveig Beckel Brian Clark
Loree Larson Jean Sharp Brenda Becker Paul Claseman
Mark Lenhart* Joan Siewert-Cardona Ryan Becker Shane Connelly
Donald Lewis Libby Simones Anna Beckler* Bruce Copley and Renee Roy
Drew and Dana Lightowler Amy Stark Laura Beddor Joseph Cowette
Sam Lintereur Gretchen Stier Maria Camila Bedoya Posada* Carl Craven
Bill Madden and Jane Stolarski Kyle A. Beeson Phyllis Cytron and
Anabel De Juan-Gomez Greg and Ceil Stroik Ramona Belstler Rabbi Barry Cytron
Aaron Manse Christiene Sundelius Robert Bennewitz Jeff and Anne Davidman
Jeffrey Matyas Craig and Connie Swanson Sean C. Benson John DeCramer
Carrie Maurer Pat Swetala Lindsay and Aaron Bergstreser Shauna Dee
Brian McCashin Tim Taylor Nancy Berndt Lisa and John Deegan
Nicole McKay Lisa Tepley Danny Bess Mark Deibert
Marcia McMullen Greg and Elizabeth Thom Diane and Laurence Betterley Susan Dempsey
Eric Mevissen* Cynthia Thompson Evan Bild Samba Dia*
On behalf of the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, I’m honored to play a
role in supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters. I believe young people are the most
important asset we have in our community so there is no better investment than
ensuring their well-being and continued successes, both big and small!
> Sheila Otto Phillips, Senior Program Officer, Richard M. Schultz Family Foundation
Publishing an annual list of donors invites potential for both human and computer error. BBBS makes every effort to list donors accurately. Should an error
occur in your listing, please contact Pam Kroyer at pkroyer@bigstwincities.org or 651-789-2411. Thank you!
Make a gift today at BigsTwinCities.org/donate 17Luke Dillon Teresa Hatfield Megan Leill Alden Pearson
Laura Dinsmore Craig and Liz Haymaker Phil M. Lewenstein Matthew Pearson
Claudia Drayton Paul Hendrickson* Diane and Harvey S. Lewis, Jr. Matthew Pellowski
Kristy Drollinger Alyssa Henke Donna Loushin Kenneth Peters
Christine Dubord Susan Hentges Sara Luedtke Kataras and Pete Peters
Richard Dunn Lesley Hofberger Peter Kataras Dane Peterson
Lauren Easterday Carly Hoffman Karilyn Lund Christy and Kurt Peterson
Barbara Eastwold and Ron Hongell Alissa Lyon* Kristin Prentice
Michael Leadholm Bill and Casey Hooke Sara Lyons Bill Priedeman
Sara Edwards Christopher and Elizabeth Hosch Holly Maccormick Kaitlin Prusak
Cindy and Tim Ehlen Amy Houston Mike Madden Anita Quaglia-Ganje
John Eichten, Jr. Penny and Scott Hults Jon Madson Erin Ramsey
Don Ellwood Sara Hunt Maureen Maher Peter and Marilyn Rasmussen
Chad Emberton Richard Huntley Robert Maier Matt Rassette
Doris Engibous Sara Huntley Dominic Marrese Peter and Becky Rauen
Bette Englund Diliara Iassonova Cheryl Marti Shane Rawson
Lauren Eno Marguerite Isaacson Karen Mateer Richard Reardon
Alan Epp Dan Ivy Anna McChain* Kristin Redmann
Miriah Erickson* Tom Jackels David and Gail McCollum Heather Reinhardt
Luis Estrada Guzman Robert Jaskowiak and Angela McDonnell Tish and Ken Reynolds
Ron Ewald Ruthie Henderson Catherine A. McMillin Jennifer Ridgeway
Rachel Ewell David Jessup Barbara J. McMorris Kimberly Ritten
Gretchen Faul Gayle Johnson Kathleen and Patrick McMorrow Paul and Kim Roach
Cindy Faust Rochelle Johnson Rebecca McNally Jody Rock*
David Feldshon Anthony Johnston Robert and Janet Meisterling Barbara Rothmeier
Michael Ficks Sheryl Jondahl Duke Merickel Julie and Mike Ruether
Perrie Finsand Anne and Al Jones Shelby Merwin* Jerry Ryan
Amy and Miles Fiterman Victoria Jordan Brittany Metzer Kathleen and Michael Ryan
Michael Floegel Sumant Kalia Craig Meyer Bill Rysavy
Elliot Florence Barbara T. Kanyr Sue Meyer William Sanders
Jay C. Fogelberg Stephen and Patricia Ann Kanyr Connie Miller Vanessa Savoie
Susan C. Foley Raye Kanzenbach and Nicole N. Miller Carolyn and David Scherer
Eric T. Forbes Joni MacDonald Robert C. Millhollin Noreen Schertler and Todd Sicard
Scott and Kaitlyn Forster Mary Kaul-Hottinger and Daniel and Kathleen Moe Beverly E. Schleper
Eric Fortin David Hottinger William Moening Charles and Elaine Schmieg
Ryan Francis David Kaysen Kristen Moran James R. Schmit
David and Katharine Frederick* John Keefe Kelly Moritz Cindy and Michael Schneider
Michael Frenzel Ralph Keen Judy and Charles Morse Rachelle Schoessler Lynn
Connie Fritz Daniel Kelly Peggy Mroz Mark J. Scholtes*
Norman M. Gabrick Shawna Kelsey Abbie B. Muckler Amy Schroeder
Mary Galvin Mary Ellen Kennedy Kari and Ross Munson Pamela Schroeder
Linda Garrett Mae Kindler Mitchell Myers Sarah Schuchardt
Linda and Terry Garvert Jim Kindler Kristi Nelson Maxwell Schultz*
Charitable Fund of The U.S. Yumiko Kindler The Lee Nelson Kids Robert Schultz
Charitable Gift Trust Abby Kingsley Brad and Sarah Niehorster Jeff Sedlacek
Annaliese Gehres and Kathleen Kleinberg Kallie Nichols Cathy Seltz
Susannah Dolance* Matt Kline Grant Niver Jennifer Severson
Dan and Amy Getsch Jackie Klinkner Ann E. Novitske Dan Shogren
Susan Gonyea Joyce and Vaughn Knapp Dana Nygaard Alison Simonson
Jeff Gray Brent Koehler Louise Nyre M. Gregory Simpson and Monta-
Larry and Zylpha Gregerson Danial Koehler Carol O’Connell and Ann Stegmaier Marie C. Hayner
Carla Greiman Danielle Koestler Becky and Mark Odland Sara Simpson
Susan Grelling Stanley B. Kozak Mike Ohman Edward V. Sison
Ted Grindal Masha Krempa Victor Ohno Anna Smith
Tim Grosshuesch Jamison D. Krier Christopher Okeleye Clayton Smith
Kate Grussing LeAnn and Bruce Kugath Thomas Olmscheid Leah Smith
Ana Gumm Marianne Kullback Audrey Olson Thomas Spaniol
Maren Haas Mary Kuritz Jenni Olson Ben John Springett Cooper
Matt Haglund Donna La Brasseur Richard J. Olson Karla and John Spurgeon
Thomas and Pamela Halpern Marc Labelle Carrie Oster* Jennifer Stalpes
Randy Handel Madison Laird Kay Ostertag Christopher J. Steep
Patricia G. Hanf Kathryn Lamp Sandra Overland* Tony Steinhagen
Sarah Hansen John Lancaster Dave Palmieri Susan Stochl
Brandon and Jill Harbaugh Gayle Larson Kirsten Pardoe William and Elizabeth Streit
Jon Harkness and Jean Storlie Jeffrey and Julie LaSota Robert and Rebecca Patient Sarah Swanson
± Legacy Circle Member * Match Maker monthly donor Green text indicates a donor who
volunteered as a mentor this year
18 Make a gift today at BigsTwinCities.org/donateDenise Sykora Carly Baker Trisha Grabert Naya Loumou
James E. Tadeusiak Christopher Baker Jalynn Graff Chris Mach
Anna Tatro Amy Barnes Amy Grandgenett Fox Chris and Jim Machamer
Dan and Amy Taussig Doug Barthel Caroline Griepentrog Myra E. Madsen
Allen Taylor Carole Beggs Sue and Frank Grover Deb Malmon
Lindsay Thomas Cindy Behning-Carnahan Kimberly A. Haglund Judith and Todd Marshall
Craig Thompson Ray and Valerie Benning Chris Hallin Lindsey Martin
James and Gabrielle Thon Robert and Linda Benson Heather Hanlon Kevin Mathews
Esley and Ellie Thorton Mitchell Berg Chad Hanson Gina McCarthy
Teresa Thour Thomas Berg Richard and Judith Hanson Kelly McElroy
Louis and Linda Tilton Jim Biermeier Supenn Harrison Brandon L. McKinney
William Tilton Emily Birkeland Richard W. Hartmann Megan and Robert McNabb
Jennifer Tingley and Mark Foley Drew Bjorklund Deanna Hawkins Matthew W. Mehaffey
Debbie Tollifson Beth Bloomenrader Christie Hayes Jonathan Messenger
Marcus Trucco Brittany Blunt Wayne Heikes Scott and Cindy Mevissen
Rhonda Turcotte Nancy Blunt Judson Heitner Austin Meyer
Karee Tureson Sarah Bober Sheila Helm* Kara Mills
Christian and Karin Twigg Julie Bonde Joshua Henaman Robert Minkes
Carissa Valeri Brian and Lorri Borgelt Meredith Heneghan Edward Mittman
Caitlin Varpness Lisa Boyd Scott Henke Stacy J. Moran
Connie Van Beck Karen M. Brady Jake Hennes Max Moreland*
Rebecca Van Handel Krista Brakke Chris Henney Kari Moxness
Marie and Brian Van Kleek Joe Branch Karen Himle Bao Moua
Jorge Vega Melanie Breza Lori Hinkel Lindsey Mroz
Mark Vermeij Collin Brezny Joel Hirchak Natalya Mudry
John Waldron Jeffery Brown Josef Hjerpe James Mumper
Krista Walters Shawn Burggraff Ta-Yuan Ho Walter Muyres
Robert and Ann Weber Monique and David Bush Chuck Hodgson Emily Nagel
Danielle Weizman Eric Byrd Tom Hodgson Scott Nguyen
Patrick Weld Christopher Callan Kim and John Hubertus Ajayi Nicol
Deborah Wendling Joel Carey Sontra Huynh Natalie Obee
Tom Wentzel Aura Carlstrom Benjamin Hyland Blair Okey
Phillip Wharton Shawn Caron Brandy Hyatt Dale OKray
Donna Wheaton Kelly Cass Emi Ito Tara Olds
Brad White Corinne Castro Ben Jacobson Marissa Olsen Linden
Anne Whitehouse Brad Chamberlain Jenny Javitch and Alon Ventura Steven Olsen
Gemma Williams Elaine and Foster Cole± Andrea Johnson Michael Olson
Jemmel Williams Jessica Constant Jay B. Johnson Nathan Olson
Lisa Willis Nancy E. Cooke Priscilla Johnson Janet Ozzello
Shannon Willis Debbie Cote and Nancy Burns Arnold and Shirley Kaplan Patricia R. Persons
Todd and Lea Wilkinson Tonia Coubal Mary M. Kelleher Brian Peters
Miranda Wilson Diane Coulson Karla Keller Harry and Sally Petersen
Jill Davidson Marion Jones Kennon Betsy and Jeff Peterson
Rachel Wilson-Stucke and
Angela Dreis* Scott Ketover Alex Pick
Sean Stucke
Thanh Doan Douglas W. Kirkman Robert and Jill Prevost
Mark Winkelhake*
Fata Dukuly Paul Kizilos John and Sande Przytarski
Paul Witt
Laura Dunford Tyler Klaas Andrea Purcell
Dan and Gail Woodbury
Caitlin Eccles-Radtke Debbie Kleinberg Gloria Quest
Michael Woolsey
Justin Edstrom Callie Koeniger Suzanne Raddatz
Cathy and Gary Wurzer
Charles Essig and Julie Zamora Tesserae Ann Komarek Denise Radke
Jennifer Young
Brenda Faber Kirk P. Kosel Laura Radichel
Frank J. Zabel
Cindy Fedde Melissa Kovtun Teddy Rainwater
Yu Zhou
Joseph Findell Gloria Kowalczyk Andrew Ralston
Patrick G. Zimmerman
Michael and Nanette Flaten Trisha Leslie Langel Christopher J. Rau
David Zoe
Lisa and Scott Flom Kait Larson James and Jodi Reddan
Debbie Fuehrer Jessica Lea Bruce Rehberg
$50 - $99 Nancy Gabres S. Lee Sally Reigel
Brady Aadnes Rick Gebhardt Beverly Legler Rach Revere
Jean and Johan Akesson David Gels Michael Lewis Michael Reynolds
Daniel and Lauri Altendorf Logan Gibson Danni Li Emily Rixen
Beth Anderson Kitty and Mark Gogins Patrick Lichter Nick Roberts
Jeff Anderson Dan Goettsch Anna Lieder Mark and Lauren Ropel
Renee Anderson Richard Goldstein Rena Lindgren Darci Rose
Christina and Neil Apfelbaum Amiah Gooding William and Carol Lord Joshua Rosenow
Alison Baker Lawrence Grab Ruth Lotsof Robert Rude
Publishing an annual list of donors invites potential for both human and computer error. BBBS makes every effort to list donors accurately. Should an error
occur in your listing, please contact Pam Kroyer at pkroyer@bigstwincities.org or 651-789-2411. Thank you!
Make a gift today at BigsTwinCities.org/donate 19Todd Rudoy $25 - $49 Peggy and Douglas Hammerseng Doug Nienhuis
Wolf Ruhmann Jason Hammond Susan Noe
Ellyn Adelmann
Raul Ruiz Anna Harriss Carol Nustad
Ahman Airitam
Valerie Thomas Ruth Joseph Harvey Sarah O’Banion
Courtney Albracht
Brian Salter* Bethany Healy Karen and Len Olson
Carolyn and Louis Allen
Kathy Saltzman Romey Rachel Hest Megan Olson
Chris Ambrozich
Andrew Scarborough* Caroline Hilk Mitch Olson
Donna M. Anderson
Carolyn Schaitberger Jenna Horgan Nancy Orgeman
Elyse Anderson
Lisa Schaub Sarah Horski Meagan Osborne
Mike Anderson
Heidi Schmidt Betsy Inskeep Aaron Paisar
Carol Arthur Nicole Perlstein
Macy Schmitz Jean Jaeger
Monica Ball Sara Petersen
Alison Schneider Amy Japp
Florence Bartels Amy Jennissen Laura Peterson
Mindy Schultz Egger
Michelle Scott Kristine Becker Mathew and Brita Jennissen Eric Phair
Keith and Casey Segner Chris Berry Steve Jensen Casey Pirsig
Jean Sheats Andrea Beukelman Jessica Jerney Michael Priebe
Caroline Sickels Bodhisatya Bhaduri Amelia Johnson Keith Radloff
Morgan Smith* Keith Bias Hanna Johnson Scott Radzak
Larry Sonsthagen Seth Bisbee Angie Juenemann Michael and Julie Rand
Tylor Sorgert Susan Bjostad Annette Junak Ann Rauch
Judie and R.M. Steenberg Philip Blanding Andy and Amy Kaelin Jennie Reinan
Jennifer Steinbaugh Carolyn Brenner Marni Marie Kaldjian Laurie Repinski
Paul Steiner Max Brummel Elizabeth A. Kalin Steven Restad
Troy M. Stukenborg Jen Bucki Terry King John and Lynette Reuter
Nicholas Strub Karla Buerkle and Diane Kiszonas Lisa Ranae Rivera
Mary Suilmann Joseph Himmelberg Cynthia Klaus Tara Ryan
Barb Sutter Emily Burt-McGregor Elizabeth Klein Joseph Schaak
Olivia Svendsen Melinda Cackoski Nickerson Amanda Klinger Anne Schmidt
Anna Svetnicka M. Caldera Dawn Knudsen-Dahm Cathy Schultz
Paul R. Sykora Stuart Chazin Lois Knutson Mindy Schwarz
Molly Tatting Barb Chernus Laurie Koltes Vicki Shea
Sandi and Steve Taylor Amanda Christensen Sarah Korbel Natalie Siefer Overmann
Rochelle Tholkes Alexa Clausen Christopher D. Kratoska Gretchen Simmons
Suma Thomas Mitchell Clendenen Curtis Kroells Kara N. Skahen
Shelby Tolley William A. Crosley Jordan Kullback Michael and Glenda Skoff
Austin Tretbar Kyle Cruickshank Jarell Kuney Ryan Smith
Duan Trinh Deborah Dahlberg Erik Kvalseth Caryn Stadther
Laura and Amanda Tufano± Tiffany Davis Theresa Larkin Sean and Mandy Stafford
Dris Upitis Judith Devine Kurt and Constance Larson Mary Grace St. Claire
Cody Utsch Caitlin DeVos Gary Law Ellen Stewart
Kara Vipond LeVahn Samuel T. Dorr Cecilia Lettner Mara Stolee
Connie Wagner Mark Dressen Dan and Marsha Loewenson Josh Svendsen
Tyler Wagner* Kameron N. Dropps* Marlene and Dave Lohbeck Anna Swanson
Jocelyn Walsh* Elaine Eggert Anjelynt Lor Autumn Talley
David Waters Debra Ann Ekberg Linda Lor James Tallon
Erika Wederquist Kaitlynn Enos Mai Vang Lor Dustin Theodore
Sara J. Wegmann Rusty Faschingbauer* Yangmee Lor and Lue Chang Megan Timberman
Kristen Weller* Megan Fatheree Youna Lor Ralph and Muriel Towler
Jean Wennerlyn Johnson Crystal Felch Kyle Lyngstad Megan Torgeson
Sara Wherry Trish Felecos Anne Madyun Panhia Tran
Amelious Whyte Brian Fergason Jam Marks Annika Tureson
Emily Wick* Jordan Ferrazzo Ann and Robyn Mathews-Lingen Tamara Tureson
Patricia L. Wiemann Alexander Fink Craig D. Maxson Matt Van Wyk
David Williams Laurel Fischer Reggie R. McDonald Laura VanBeek
Casey Winkle Holly Frazier Mollie McFeely John Walls
David R. Wood Kimberly and James Frederick Anne M. McInerney Ware and C. Jack Washam
John Woodburn Andrew Friesen Leah Moore Jennifer Wells
David and Julie Worwa John J. Gardner Calvin L. Motes Lisa Welter
Sifang Wu Natalie Garfield Kaulou Moua Claudia J. Wielgorecki
Christina Ybarra Troy A. Gourde Lily Mueller Rebecca Wilken
Lindsey Young Peter Graven Frank and Emily Mumford Chelsie Willett*
Robert and Jennifer Zavitz Dana Grevenow Lisa Naas Faleris Kathryn Wistrom
Shelby Zempel Joan Guckeen Michele Neu Denise Yegge Tataryn
Heather Zierhut John D. Hadfield Andrew Nguyen Arnie Jo Youngs
Barbara A. Zitur Nicole Halabi Michael Niedenfuer Eileen Zimmerman
± Legacy Circle Member * Match Maker monthly donor Green text indicates a donor who
volunteered as a mentor this year
20 Make a gift today at BigsTwinCities.org/donateGifts in Honor of Jeremy Heckman Christine O’Neil Gifts in Memory of
Jerry Allen Steve Hentges Nicole Perlstein
Robert G. Allen
Troy Allen Al and Hope Hessefort Nathaniel Petrich
Ruby Cooper
Alexander Armstrong Hugo Huitron Annaliese Phidd
Mary Ann Davis
Alex and Emily Johnson Michael B. Pohlad
Joe Baker Robert H. and Shirley Hansing
Joann Johnson, Katie Johnson, Jared Sipe
Kathy Baker Ruth Elaine Hartman
Lisa and Steve Johnson-Egbert Michael and Glenda Skoff
Jennifer Bartels Kim Hawkinson
Nacole Kaai Jon Slock
Susan and Joe Benevides James Francis Kelly
Virginia Kafer Carol Smith
Jenna Biskupski Thomas Lewis
Mae Kindler Pat Sukhum
Britt and Brant Patricia Martinson
Thom Lister Aaron Thom
Pat Cooper Daniel Olson
Eric Lohbeck Vinay Thomas
Devin Cuillierrier Carl Eugene Potter
Youna Lor Jon Thompson
Austin D Bob Prentiss
Emerson Macgregor JT Torgeson Eve Tambornino
Ray Eby Becky Machamer Annika Tureson Mike Twedts
Jason Faul Kang Moua Rebecca Van Handel Rolf Westgard
Dr. David Feldshon Kristin Mroz Risse Mitch and Jackie Walter
Vivian Fink Scott Nadeau Rainen Wang
Michael Goar Ruth and Lee Nelson Emily Wick
Teresa Hatfield Luke Ockuly Kai Wright
Jim and Kathy Haymaker Micaela Olson-Macgregor Kelsie Young and Brad Foster
A Lifetime Commitment to Helping Others
BBBS Receives a $2.3M Legacy Gift
Pam Olson’s passion for Big Brothers Big Sisters stemmed from an experience at age 12
when her parents divorced. Pam’s mom raised her and her three siblings alone and did
whatever she could to provide for her family. Mom became skilled at finding resources
for low-income families and relied on the generosity of relatives and friends to give
extra time and attention to her children.
Based on the influence others had on Pam’s childhood, she understood the impact another Pam Olson
caring adult could have on a child’s development. She decided to be one of those caring
adults and signed up to volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Over the years, Pam was a
kind and caring mentor to many Little Sisters. She maintained strong relationships with all
of them and their eventual families. One Little Sister even named her daughter after Pam.
Lesley Ryder, the daughter of Pam’s Little Sister Sharon, describes “aunt Pam” as someone
who “lights up a room” and “always had a kind word for others.”
On December 5, 2020, Pam Olson died at the age of 71. She left a generous bequest gift Doug and Pam Olson
to Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities as a final affirmation of her life of service. We
grieve the loss of this extraordinary woman who enhanced the lives of so many, but are
comforted in knowing her legacy will live on for decades to come.
Pam made her generous gift in the hope that it inspires others to give from their
heart. To learn more about legacy gift planning, please contact Becky Machamer at
bmachamer@bigstwincities.org or 651.789.2469.
Pam Olson and Lesley Ryder
Publishing an annual list of donors invites potential for both human and computer error. BBBS makes every effort to list donors accurately. Should an error
occur in your listing, please contact Pam Kroyer at pkroyer@bigstwincities.org or 651-789-2411. Thank you!
Make a gift today at BigsTwinCities.org/donate 21Financial Statements*
Support and Revenue FY21 FY20
Individual Contributions $822,419 $572,760
Bequests $2,375,278 $1,800
Corporate and Foundation Support $3,869,974 $3,668,571
Government Grants $319,471 $228,846
Special Events $472,312 $46,794
Other Income $195,209 $334,777
Loan Forgiveness Income $595,000 $0
TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE $8,649,663 $4,853,548
Expenses FY21 FY20
Program and Volunteer Recruitment $3,095,510 $3,040,375
Management and General $679,859 $1,071,049
Fundraising $972,325 $803,470
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,747,694 $4,914,894
Financial Position FY21 FY20
Total Assets $11,592,595 $7,520,456
Total Liabilities $1,985,493 $2,256,494
Net Assets $9,607,102 $5,263,962
Change in Net Assets from Operations $3,901,969 ($61,346)
Non-operating Change in Net Assets $441,171 $81,512
*audited results
22 Learn more at BigsTwinCities.org/financialsWE ARE BIGGER TOGETHER
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