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EF Johnson
     New Richland Foundation
       Janesville Foundation
  and over 60 funds serving the area
       Affiliates of The St. Paul
  & Minnesota Community Foundation

2020
ANNUAL REPORT
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JOHN P. PRIEBE LEGACY

                   TABLE OF CONTENTS                                        The Waseca Area Foundation (WAF) was the benefac-
                                                                            tor in May, 2020 of a generous financial gift from the late
                                                                            John P. Priebe. According to John’s wishes, two funds were
          New Community Advised Fund           3                            established to support grants in Waseca County. The first
                      Board Chair Letter       4                            fund is the John P. Priebe Fund for Community Runs,
                                                                            Outdoor Events, and Bike Paths within Waseca County.
        Notes from the Executive Director      5                            The second fund is the John P. Priebe Memorial Fund for
                         Family of Funds       6                            Waseca/Janesville K–12 Education. Grants will begin in
                                                                            2021 for both funds, and applications will be available at
              Sustaining Partners Program      7                            the WAF office or website.
                     Community Builders        8
                                                                            John was a Senior Advisor for Principal Financial Group
                                 Mission       8                            dba Priebe Financial for the past eighteen years, and he
                                                                            had been actively involved in his community: a member of
                          Ways of Giving       9
                                                                            the Waseca Chamber, Rotary, and former board member
                          Reason to Give       9                            of the WAF. In addition, John provided financial support
                                                                            to numerous community sponsored events, youth sport-
         How to Apply for Grant Funding        9                            ing associations, and schools. Whether it was the Waseca
     New Richland Area Foundation Fund      10–11                           Triathlon, the Waseca County Fair, Books for Kids, the
                                                                            Fire Department, or Farm America, John’s benevolence
          Janesville Area Foundation Fund   11–13                           was far reaching.
          Waseca Area Foundation Grants     14–17
                                                                            The mission of the WAF is to provide an opportunity for
    Waseca Area Foundation Contributions    18–19                           groups or individuals to leave a legacy through contribu-
               Community Impact Stories     20–22                           tions, which build a permanent community fund commit-
                                                                            ted to meeting the changing needs of the Waseca area. The
                      Financial Statement     22                            WAF appreciates the financial gift from John P. Priebe,
                         Operating Fund       22                            creating two funds that will support a breadth of programs
                                                                            in Waseca County into perpetuity.
                 WAF Board of Directors       23

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BOARD CHAIR LET TER                                                             NOTES FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

For the past year I have had the honor and pleasure of serving as the chair-    Dear Waseca Area Foundation Supporters,
person of the Waseca Area Foundation (WAF), and I have been fortunate           This past year has been full of unpredictability and changes that have
to work with Amy Potter, the Executive Director, who is focused, forward        challenged us and our communities like never before. One of our Board
thinking, and a positive voice for the WAF. As chairperson, I have been         members, John Hanson, along with his daughter, initiated a “Better Days
able to collaborate with Amy, the Executive Board, the Board of the WAF,        Ahead” community campaign at the onset of the pandemic. We have to
and committees as we have striven to broaden the impact of the foun-            hang on to hope that there are better days ahead, whatever that may look
dation. Working with Amy and the branches of the board, I have been             like for us.
impressed repeatedly by the dedication and diligence of these individuals,
individuals who believe in the difference the foundation can make in the        During such an uncertain year, the investments that were made in the
communities of Waseca, Janesville, and New Richland.                            past allowed the Waseca Area Foundation (WAF) to continue support-
                                                                                ing our county organizations and help them weather the COVID-19
Throughout the year, I have worked with Amy to increase public aware-           pandemic. The WAF’s Family of Funds were able to distribute over
ness of the foundation, whether it was media releases about new funds,          $350,000 in grants during 2020. This same level of support, despite the
articles about the purpose and goals of the foundation, presentations to        financial instability around the world, is a true testament to the power of
groups eligible for grants, or a video that can be shared with educators        a community foundation.
who may consider applying for a grant. We are excited by the good the
foundation does in our communities, and we want to share that news and          While the COVID-19 pandemic created challenges, it also created
                                                                                opportunities to turn gifts into meaningful support at the right time. We
encourage groups, organizations, or individuals to apply for grants that
                                                                                are thankful for the MN Council of Foundations for supporting us with
can support a project, a program, or a need that is not currently being met.
                                                                                a unique COVID-19 Relief Grant. We created a fund titled Better Days
                                                                                Ahead COVID-19 and supported 13 different organizations in the fall
I have a sense of pride when I drive through our communities and see            of 2020 with that $20,000 grant.
places or know of programs that received grants from the foundation: the
library, the art center, the schools, the food shelf, Farmamerica, the Sleigh   Please take time to review this annual report and reflect on the impact
and Cutter Parade, the Waseca Chorale, or programs such as Big Broth-           of your generosity and those around you. We continue to be grateful for
ers Big Sisters, IRIS, or Junior Achievement. The list goes on and on, and      the generosity of our communities in our county—Waseca, Janesville
I applaud the foundation for being good stewards of the funds and the           and New Richland. A special thank you to the Rosenau Family for their
allocation of grants.                                                           continued support to our area and beyond. In addition, we want to extend
                                                                                our sincere gratitude to the late John P. Priebe and his family for his
When I reflect on the past year, I am thankful for the privilege to have        bequests to the WAF upon his death. The John P. Priebe Education Fund
served as chairperson of the WAF, an organization that makes and will           and The John P. Priebe Outdoor Community Events/Bike Trail Funds
continue to make a positive difference in our communities.                      were both established in 2020. These two funds will be granting dollars
                                                                                and making an impact starting in 2021 and every year thereafter.
Thank you,
David Oraskovich                                                                Our WAF Board members continue to stay engaged to meet the mission
                                                                                of the Waseca Area Foundation. Our meetings have been mostly remote
                                                                                during 2020 as we all learned to use Zoom, Google Meet, as well as
                                                                                muting the noises around us—whether it be dogs, kids, spouses, etc.
                                                                                Please don’t hesitate to contact any board members with your needs.
                                                                                They are identified on page 23 of this report or on our website—
                                                                                wasecaareafoundation.org. I have told my Board several times, “I love my
                                                                                job!” and that is due to the wonderful board members I get to work with
                                                                                as well as all of YOU in the community who continue to amaze me with
                                                                                your purpose-driven donations and personal philanthropic actions!

                                                                                Please know I am always here to help you learn more about the Waseca
                                                                                Area Foundation, accept any gifts large or small, establish a fund, or help
                                                                                set up a long-term gift to support the Waseca area.

                                                                                You can contact me by email at pota@waseca.k12.mn.us or give me a call
                                                                                at (507) 835-5990.

                                                                                “Better Days Ahead,”

                                                                                Amy Potter
                                                                                Executive Director

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FAMILY OF FUNDS                                                                                                                                                      SUSTAINING PARTNERS PROGRAM

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS                                                        DESIGNATED FUNDS                                                                           This is a program that enables members to give an annual donation for the support of the operating fund of the WAF organization. This program
Donors establish these funds to provide a lasting memorial and leave      Working together, the Waseca Area Foundation and the following desig-                      enables us to continue to meet the Foundation’s administrative needs.
the granting decisions to the WAF Board to review applications and        nated funds provide donors additional choices in their contributions to
award grants from these funds in the areas of education, health and       the community.                                                                             We extend a big THANK YOU to all of the 2020 partners listed as current contributors and welcome additional support from our businesses and
human services, arts and culture, and recreation and community service.                                                                                              individuals who know the importance that the WAF funds are able to support.
                                                                          WHS Class of 1960 Community Scholarship Fund
Bud Schmidt Trucking Company Fund                                         Donald D. Eustice Memorial Fund                                                            Ameriprise Financial                                 Hagen, Tom & Nyla                                    Schimming, Chris & Rebecca     We exist because you care about
Curt & Nita Sjoberg Education Fund                                        Edgar & Ethel Johnson Fund                                                                    (Kevin Walter)                                    Halverson, Larry & Mary                              Channel Seeds
Dr. O.J. and Betty Swenson Fund                                           Faith in the Future Fund
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              the community you live in—
                                                                                                                                                                     Ashland, Roger & Cindy                               Hanks, Carol                                            (Neil & Jill Schlaak0
Dr. Robert M. and Helen C. Collins Fund                                   Frank & Barbara Goodspeed Memorial Fund                                                    Benson, Dr. Troy                                     Herman, Jay & Sondra                                 Schmidt, Joe & Gail            THERE IS NO PLACE
James B. Corchoran Memorial Fund                                          Greg & Donnette Wheelock Agricultural Scholarship Fund                                     Bluhm, Robin & Jane                                  Hoffman, Bob & Judy                                  Schultz, Kent
Jane & John King Family Fund                                              Harold & Bonita Ackman and Myron & Caryn Wendt Fund                                        Boyer, Tim & Audra                                   Huttemier, John & Kristi Hyink                       Sportsman Stop                 LIKE HOME!
Neil & Sharon Fruechte Fund                                               Jerry & Linda Rutledge Heritage Fund                                                       Britton, Brian & Amy                                 ICAN, Inc.                                              (Jay & Nancy Nicolin)
Roy & Jeanette Tollefson Fund                                             Joe Finley Family Scholarship Fund—Janesville                                              Buchele, Ryan & Marcy                                Janesville Rotary Club                               Sprengeler, Joan               If you would like to become a
The Rutledge Family Fund                                                  Katie Zika Athletic Scholarship Fund                                                       Buum, Marty & Karen                                  Janesville State Bank                                State Farm Insurance           Sustaining Partner please send
Waseca Area Foundation Endowment Fund                                     Marvin & Ardis Sutter Family Fund                                                          Byron, Leo                                           Kingsley, Al & Dana                                     (Gloria Butler)
Waseca Area Foundation Grantmaking Fund                                   Mavis Wheelock Memorial Health Care Fund
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              your gift to:
                                                                                                                                                                     Collins, Kyle & Stacy                                Larson, Arlen                                        Strand, Dr. Mel
Wes & Carol Rethwill Fund                                                 Dr. Mel Strand’s English Educator Enrichment Endeavor Fund                                 Colony Court/Memory Care                             Leet, Doug & Judi                                    Tesch Service Center
W.H. & Estelle Rethwill Fund                                              Dr. Mel Strand’s Spartan Scholarship Soliloquy Fund                                                                                                                                                                                 Waseca Area Foundation
                                                                                                                                                                     Connors, Brad & Trudi                                Lewer, Dave & Cheri                                  United Prairie Bank
                                                                          Monday Study Club Scholarship Fund                                                                                                                                                                                                  501 E Elm Ave
                                                                                                                                                                     Connors Plumbing & Heating                           Ludwig, Ryan & Julie                                 Waseca Agency
RESTRICTED FUNDS                                                          Rutledge-Stevens Trinity United Methodist Church Music Fund                                Dennis Funeral Home                                  Madel, Pete                                             (Paul Rongstad)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Waseca, MN 56093
These funds are community advised according to the purpose                Schroeder Family Scholarship Fund for Nursing                                              Dettmer, Matt & Abby                                 MediaComm Communications                             Waseca Floral
of the fund.                                                              Searle Family Fund for Farmamerica                                                         Dey, Jim & Cathy                                        (Teresa Sunde)                                    Waseca Sleigh & Cutter         Write in the comment section of your
                                                                          Stoltenberg Rotary Scholarship Fund                                                        Dressler, Paul & Carol                               Metzdorff, Tom & Kris                                Wheelock, Gregory & Donnette   check: Sustaining Partner Program
Barb Penny Youth Fund
                                                                          Waseca Area Hospice, Inc. Fund                                                             Dunn, Dave & Melissa                                 O’Brien, Mike & Bea                                  Wilder, Ken & Sheryl           member.
                                                                          Waseca Area Foundation Operations Endowment Fund                                           Dunn, Jane                                           O’Brien Accounting                                   Winegar, Inc.
City of Waseca Beautification Fund
                                                                          Waseca Arts Council Fund                                                                   First National Bank                                  Oraskovich, David & Gwen                                (Tim Wenzel)
Gedosch-Fell Memorial Fund
                                                                          Waseca County Historical Society Endowment Fund                                            Forrest, Dan & Cheryl                                Pope, David & Vanette                                Woodville Pork
Harold H. and Gertrude Sturner Memorial Fund
                                                                          Waseca County Historical Society Lifetime Fund                                             Frederick, Ed                                        Potter, Matt & Amy                                   Worke, Gary & Kathy
Herb Streitz Memorial Band Fund
                                                                          Waseca Public Library Fund                                                                 Fruechte, Neil & Sharon                              Priebe, Michele                                      Zika, Dave & Lisa
Homer & Elizabeth McIntire Endowment Fund
                                                                          Wes & Carol Rethwill History Fund                                                          Gilbertson, Terry & Carolyn                          Quality Repair Service Inc.
Janesville Area Foundation Fund
John P. Priebe Fund for K–12 Education                                                                                                                               Grams, Rosalie                                          (Rich & Annette Schendel)
John P. Priebe Fund for Community Outdoor Events/Bike Trails                                                                                                         Grant, Linda                                         Reck, Milo & Marilee
New Richland Area Foundation Fund
Vollbrecht Cultural Arts Legacy Fund
Waseca Area Foundation
Waseca Bluejays Public Schools Endowment Fund

EF JOHNSON FOUNDATION
Created by the Johnson family—Edgar and Ethel, Marvin and
Mildred, Everett and Ruth. This is a community advised fund
following the guidelines of the Johnson family.

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
These funds are advised by the donor of each fund.

Abigail Claire Wendland Performing Arts Fund
By-the-Grace-of-God Fund                                                                                             Due to the funding from the Homer & Betty
Caleb Lane Erickson Memorial Fund                                                                                    McIntire Fund, the Rosenau Funds and the
Cally Jo Children’s Fund                                                                                             Waseca Area Foundation Funds, Sacred Heart
                                                                                                                     students are learning on new chromebooks this
John W. Priebe Family Foundation Fund
                                                                                                                     year. This was especially helpful during the
Noah & Samuel Priebe Memorial Fund                                                                                   pandemic and the unique learning environ-
The Pope Family Fund                                                                                                 ments that had to be implemented.
Rosenau Waseca Parks and Trails Fund
Rosenau Fire Department Fund
Rosenau Law Enforcement Fund
Rosenau Legacy of Angels Fund
Rosenau Waseca Schools Band Fund
                                                                                                The need for WiFi and Internet access dramatically increased
Rosenau Waseca Schools Fund                                                                     for students in distance learning and adults working remotely.
Rosenau Waseca Schools Technology Fund                                                          The Waseca Library secured grant dollars from the EF Johnson
Sankovitz Family Fund—First National Bank                                                       Foundation, Rosenau Funds and the Better Days Ahead COVID
Stacy Lynn Rosenau Fund                                                                         Relief Fund to purchase hot spots. Many households in the Waseca
                                                                                                County were able to check them out for periods of time.              A variety of flexible seating options are now being used by Hartley students thanks to the generosity of the Rosenau Funds.

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COMMUNITY BUILDERS                                                                                                                             WAYS OF GIVING

The following have contributed gifts over $10,000, established a fund or remembered the community through                                      When you are ready to make a difference through the Waseca Area Foundation, we invite you to meet with our
the Waseca Area Foundation in their estate plans.                                                                                              staff to help you identify and connect to what you care about most.

                                                                                                                                               We’ll help you through these simple steps:
Anonymous                           Kevin & Julie Frazier                Gyles & Carol Randall              Roy & Jeanette Tollefson
Harold & Bonita Ackman              Neil & Sharon Fruechte               Marian E. Reinhardt                Al Vollbrecht
Patrice K. Abbe                     Barbara Gauger                       Estelle Rethwill                   Myron & Caryn Wendt                Create your legacy: Think about what matters most to you. Whether your interests are broad or narrow, you can
Mary Allen                          Jerry & Rita Janish                  Dr. Wes Rethwill, Jr.              Waseca Area Hospice                support them through the Waseca Area Foundation.
Dr. Leslie Ahlers                   Irene Jeddeloh                       Paul & Sue Rosenau                 Waseca Area Memorial Hospital      Decide when to give: You can establish a fund today to give to the community during your lifetime. Or perhaps
Brown Printing, Inc.                Ethel & Edgar Johnson                Stacy Lynn Rosenau                 Waseca Arts Council
                                                                                                                                               you’d like to defer your gifts through your estate plans. Or both!
Karen Buum                          Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Johnson           Roundbank                          Waseca County Historical Society
Arno & Gerda Bucholz                John & Jane King                     Jerry & Carol Rutledge             Waseca Foods                       Decide what to give: We accept a variety of assets, including cash, appreciated securities, real estate, life insur-
Allen & Gloria Butler               Connie Larson                        Jerry & Linda Rutledge             Waseca High School Class of 1960   ance, and retirement plan assets. Please see How to Give on our website for more information on the types of
Robert & Lois Chaffin               Linda Lohse                          Bud & Lorraine Schmidt             Waseca Rotary                      gifts accepted.
Carol, Larry and Stephen Collins    Margaret C. Roberts Trust            Karla Schroeder                    Brad and Monica Wendland
James & Maria Elizabeth Corchran    Betty & Homer McIntire               Gerd & Irene Schulte-Hillen        Greg & Donnette Wheelock           Choose a type of charitable fund: Our staff will help you choose from our menu of charitable funds. We offer
Maria Elizabeth Corchran            Monday Study Club                    Kent Schultz                       Tom & Liz Yuzer                    donor-advised funds, designated funds, scholarship funds, area-of-interest funds, unrestricted funds, and more.
Barry Erickson                      City of New Richland                 Rodney Searle                                                         Witness the impact: Once your charitable fund is established, the Waseca Area Foundation will help you moni-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Barb Kunz enjoyed cross country skiing with
Karla Erickson/Rue Erickson         Dan & Linda Nitz                     Roy Sjoberg                                                           tor its growth and its impact on the community.                                                                        an Adventure Pack she checked out from the
Esther Eustice                      Tim Penny                            Dr. Mel Strand                                                                                                                                                                               Waseca Library. Funds from the EF Johnson
Faith in the Future                 Terry & Arlene Pooley                William Streitz                                                       Gifts to the Waseca Area Foundation can be made in a variety of ways for a variety of purposes. Giving to the          Foundation made this experience possible for
June Fell                           Dave & Vanette Pope                  Dr. William Sturner                                                                                                                                                                          many individuals.
                                                                                                                                               Foundation can be as simple as making a cash gift, in any amount, to one of the existing funds of the Founda-
Carol Fell                          John W. Priebe Family                Marvin & Ardis Sutter
                                                                                                                                               tion or as sophisticated as donating appreciated property to establish several different funds tailored to fit your
Joe Finley                          John P. Priebe                       Dr. Rebecca Thompson
First National Bank                 Michele Priebe
                                                                                                                                               philanthropic goals.
                                                                         Jim & Moira Tippy

OUR MISSION                                                                                                                                    REASONS TO GIVE

                                                                                                                                               + To give a gift back to the community as a thank you for what it has done for you and your family.

     The Waseca Area Foundation’s Mission is to provide
                                                                                                                                               + To establish a family legacy by naming a family fund as part of the WAF family of funds.
                                                                                                                                               + To receive a tax deduction on appropriate gifts.
                                                                                                                                               + To have many ways to give gifts ranging from cash, to real estate, to wills, to IRA and to insurance benefits.
                                                                                                                                               + To make a permanent gift with distributions made from earnings on the principal of the gift, so grants from each gift will continue forever.

     an opportunity for groups or individuals to leave                                                                                         + To have the convenience of “one-stop” community giving.
                                                                                                                                               + To have professional fund management and sound volunteer board leadership, assuring that funds will be used for the benefit of the community.

     a legacy through contributions, which build a                                                                                             HOW TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING

                                                                                                                                               Eligible organizations must be classified by the IRS as tax-exempt governmental bodies or non-profit organizations 501(c)3. To apply for grant
     permanent community fund committed to meeting                                                                                             funding from Waseca, New Richland, Janesville Area Foundation funds or from the EF Johnson Foundation, please apply online by visiting
                                                                                                                                               www.wasecaareafoundation.org.

                                                                                                                                               GRANT DEADLINES:
     the changing needs of the Waseca area.                                                                                                    March 31: The Waseca Area Foundation Community Funds and New Richland Area Foundation

                                                                                                                                               September 30: The EF Johnson Foundation and Janesville Area Foundation

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NEW RICHLAND AREA FOUNDATION FUND                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    NEW RICHLAND AREA FOUNDATION FUND

ANNUAL LET TER                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       2020 CONTRIBUTORS                                                              MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS

Dear Community Members of the New Richland/Janesville/Waseca Areas:                                                                                                       We invite you to visit and “like”                                                          Anderson, Doug & Julie                                               in memory of Audreene Smith by              in memory of Karen Warke by
                                                                                                                                                                          our Facebook page to see updates                                                           Espe, Charles & Kathryn                                                 Randy & Lori Anderson                       Prairie Dental Arts
Greetings to all from the New Richland Area Foundation Fund Grants                                                                                                                                                                                                   Frisk, Robert & Kathleen                                                Prairie Dental Arts                         Loren & Kristine Schlaak
                                                                                                                                                                          throughout the year. You can also
Committee. It has been a trying year for our United States of America                                                                                                                                                                                                Janike Seeds LLC                                                        Joe & Gail Schmidt
                                                                                                                                                                          visit the website at                                                                                                                                                                                        in memory of Suzanne Scholljegerdes by
to say the least. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States                                                                                                                                                                                                    Kalke, Lavonne                                                       in memory of Bud Shurson by                    Kermit Schoenrock
                                                                                                                                                                          wasecaareafoundation.org to see
shutdowns and mandates, the New Richland Area Foundation commit-                                                                                                                                                                                                     New Richland State Bank                                                 Randy & Lori Anderson
                                                                                                                                                                          updates from the WAF, the NRAF                                                                                                                                                                              in memory of Donna Ferguson by
tee, along with so many others nationwide, found themselves in a stalled,                                                                                                                                                                                            Possin, James & Christine                                               Prairie Dental Arts                         Kent Schultz
                                                                                                                                                                          and the JAF. These 3 community                                                             Schmidt, Joe & Gail
helpless year. We were not able to have a fundraiser, participate in our                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Joe & Gail Schmidt
                                                                                                                                                                          foundations work together while                                                                                                                                                                             in memory of Harold & Bonita Ackman &
annual Farm & City Days parade, nor were we able to do in person grant                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Caryn Wendt
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Myron Wendt by
                                                                                                                                                                          accessing the expertise and experi-
presentations, the very places the NRAF gets its exposure.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                in memory of Celia & Phil Bartusek by          Caryn Wendt
                                                                                                                                                                          ence brought to us from the Waseca
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Mary & Richard Bohlen
                                                                                                                                                                          Area Foundation Board and staff.
Despite the lack of being present in the public eye, the NRAF commit-                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     in memory of George & Mary Jane Byron by
                                                                                                                                                                          We hope that the community and
tee was proud to award $20,329.00 in grants in 2020. Those grants dollars                                                            Gail Schmidt                                                                                                                                                                                            Byron Properties
                                                                                                                                                                          area members of New Richland will
pushed the NRAF over the $20,000 mark in grant awards given in any                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        in memory of Eddie Anderson by
                                                                                                                                     remember the NRAF as they make retirement plans, estate planning, and
year, with at least $15,000 being granted consistently over the last eight                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Karla Christopherson
                                                                                                                                     simple donations throughout the year and years to come.
years. The 2020 grants were awarded to the NRAF Secondary School, the                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Loren & Kristine Schlaak
NRAF Softball Association, Junior Achievement, NR Sportsmen’s Club,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Joe & Gail Schmidt
                                                                                                                                     While we all hope for a stronger and healthier 2021, always know that the                                                                                                                               Prairie Dental Arts
NR Public Library, NR Area Food Shelf, NR Care Center and the WAF.
                                                                                                                                     NRAF committee, along with your support continues to “Strive with Pride”
But it does not stop with the NRAF. The Waseca Area Foundation, the
                                                                                                                                     as we come together and support the needs of our community and schools.
EF Johnson Fund, the By-The-Grace-Of God Fund, the Myron
& Caryn Wendt/Harold & Bonita Ackman Scholarship Fund, and
                                                                                                                                     As always, it has been my pleasure to serve you all as the New Richland
the Rosenau Funds continue to support grants to the New Richland
                                                                                                                                     Representative of the Waseca Area Foundation. It is with sincere wishes
schools and community. It takes a team, and for these other gifts we are                                                                                                                                                                                             JANESVILLE AREA FOUNDATION FUND
                                                                                                                                     that you and your families stayed healthy and safe throughout this histor-
eternally grateful.
                                                                                                                                     ical year of trials and tribulations.
As well as in years past, we are humbled by the many donors who donate                                                                                                                                                                                               ANNUAL LETTER
                                                                                                                                     Gail Schmidt
each year. Whether it be a cash donation to the fund or a memorial in
                                                                                                                                     New Richland Area Foundation Fund Representative of the Waseca
memory of someone, we appreciate every dollar donated. Without your
                                                                                                                                     Area Foundation.                                                                                                                Our Janesville Area Foundation decided to start off 2020 with a new
support we would not be able to support and grant dollars to the important
projects and programs that make our schools strong and community proud.                                                                                                                                                                                              project. The project was suggested by Board member, Terry Gardner, and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     the Foundation elected to implement a fund raising project titled “I love
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     JAF.” Board members contacted community persons to solicit donations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     to JAF. Donors were honored with white, pink or red hearts posted in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     community sites. The goal of the campaign was $10,000 and to raise
2020 GRANT RECIPIENTS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                awareness for JAF. We had a tremendous response and raised $11,880. It
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     was a great success. In fact, we have decided to continue the campaign in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     February 2021.
NEW RICHLAND AREA FOUNDATION FUND                                                                                                    BY THE GRACE OF GOD FUND
NRHEG High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000            New Richland Residents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000          Due to the pandemic other projects were canceled, including the Hay
    purpose: Guitars—Music Dept                                                                                                          purpose: Pandemic Relief                                                                                                    Daze parade, meetings with other community organizers, and in-person
NRHEG High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000            New Richland Residents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000          meetings. Virtual meetings are the new norm for JAF board members.              Kurt Stumpf                           Rosalie Grams
    purpose: HS Gym—Projector and Screen                                                                                                 purpose: Utility and Housing Costs Support                                                                                  However, in November, we were able to hold a socially distanced awards
NRHEG High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750                                                                                                                                          night at the Purple Goose restaurant in Janesville. We were excited
    purpose: Science—Student Planners                                                                                                ROSENAU FUNDS                                                                                                                   to be able to fund Janesville area projects in addition to the Rosenau          JAF continues to meet virtually as we attempt to deal with the Pandemic.
                                                                                                                                     NRHEG Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000                                                                                   Some board members have completed their service and we are looking
NRHEG Softball Boosters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $529                                                                                                                                              foundation and COVID-19 Relief funding that also enhanced area
                                                                                                                                         purpose: Special Education Literature                                                                                                                                                                       for new members. JAF is thankful for all of our donors and donations of
    purpose: Netting and Turf                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        projects. We were delighted to see so many worthy agencies and projects
Junior Achievement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500                                                                                                                                           get a boost from Foundation funding.                                            all sizes. JAF has seen an uptick in Memorials for community members
                                                                                                                                     EF JOHNSON FOUNDATION
     purpose: Elementary Programming                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 and are glad to see that the community values the Foundation. Many
                                                                                                                                     NRHEG Community Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500
City-Sportsmen’s Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500                purpose: Youth Development Scholarships                                                                                     This year, long-time Janesville residents, Dr. David and Vanette Pope           projects are coming to fruition and it is thanks to our wonderful donors.
      purpose: St. Olaf—Handicap Access Dock                                                                                                                                                                                                                         established a fund within the Janesville Foundation to assist with student      Please continue to be a Janesville Area Foundation supporter.
                                                                                                                                     EFJ Scholarship—Senior Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $1500 each
NR Public Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500            recipients: Agro Gushwa                                                                                                   literacy. We are thankful for their generosity and their recognition of the
     purpose: Purchasing Books                                                                                                                         Grace Kofstad                                                                                                 needs of our younger Janesville area citizens.                                  Kurt Stumpf and Rosalie Grams
NR Area Food Shelf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Co-chairs
     purpose: Food Purchases                                                                                                         HAROLD & BONITA ACKMAN AND MYRON &                                                                                              JAF also saw the Pooley family fund for business disburse their fund            Janesville Area Foundation
NR Care Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,800     CAROL WENDT FUND                                                                                                                dollars to help Main Street businesses who had to close due to the
                                                                                                                                     New Richland Schools Sr. Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 each
     purpose: Hand railing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Pandemic. We thank the Pooley family for their support of our main
                                                                                                                                         recipients: Sydney Koziolek
NR Care Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750                                                                                                                                   street businesses.
                                                                                                                                                     Madison Kormann
     purpose: Kitchen—Built In Griddle
WAF Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500
    purpose: NRAF Operating

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JANESVILLE AREA FOUNDATION FUND                                                                                                                                                                                           JANESVILLE AREA FOUNDATION FUND

2020 GRANT RECIPIENTS                                                                                                                       2020 CONTRIBUTORS

JWP School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,183          Adams, William & Stacy                  Kaphers, Angela & Thomas
     purpose: Summer Transportation to Mental Health Services                                                                               Adams, Jeff & Angela                    Kehoe, Eric
JWP Community Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200                     Adams, Joe & Anika                      Kotsonas, Keith & Lisa
     purpose: Youth Program Scholarships and Preschool Sliding Fee Program                                                                  Adams, Jennifer & Brady                 Kruger, Jeff & Michelle
                                                                                                                                            Ahlman, Curtis & Barbara                Lochner, Darwin & Karen
Trinity Lutheran School
                                                                                                                                            Ahlman, Andy                            Malterer, John & De
      purposes: Opening Daycare Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
                                                                                                                                            Allen, Christine                        Mazza, David & Kathleen
                Flexible Seating for Kindergarten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150
                                                                                                                                            Amorim, Silvio                          McDonald, Patricia
                Green Screen for Classroom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100
                                                                                                                                            Anderson, Andrew & Joleen               McDonnell, Richard & Dianne
		              Balance Beam for Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $650
                                                                                                                                            Anderson, Karie                         Meyer, David & Christine
                Games/Equipment for School Age Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300                                                                                                                           Janesville Area Foundation grants made it possible for these Trinity Lutheran students in Janesville
                                                                                                                                            Arndt, Gary & Paula                     Monahan, Kevin & Becky
Waseca LeSueur Regional Library (Janesville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600                                                                                                               to enjoy new flexible seating as well as learn how to use a green screen.
                                                                                                                                            Arnoldt, Andrew & Sarah                 Mulcahey, Sean & Maria
    purpose: 6 Adventure Packs                                                                                                              Beckwith “Back Forty”, Cynthia & John   Murphy, Teresa & Daniel
Neighborhood Service Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500                     Bengston, Rachel & Randy                Nicolai Masonry
     purpose: Food Purchases                                                                                                                Benson, Verner                          Niemczyk, Mike & Rene
Farmamerica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250   Borneke, Becky                          Oelke, Tim & Jessica                  MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS
     purpose: Bussing for JWP/Trinity students to attend Ag Career Exploration                                                              Borneke, John & Kathrin                 Oliver, Todd & Holly
Days                                                                                                                                        Borneke, Tom & Cris                     Oliver, John & Pam
                                                                                                                                            Borneke Construction                    Peterson, Gina & Bjorn                in honor of Janesville Matters by                                     in memory of Ester Ryan by          in memory of Matthew Sexton by
Jr Achievement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
                                                                                                                                                 ( Tom & Cris)                      Pholen, Francis & Mary Jo                Lawrence & Karen Burke                                                Mike & Linda Finley                 Larry & Helen Sexton
      purpose: Program Support—JWP High School
                                                                                                                                            Bosch Automotive Service Solution       Pooley, Arlene                        in honor of JWP Educators by                                             Olaf Lundquist                   in memory of Leroy “Pete” Wolff by
The Christopher Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500             Burke, Tim & Arica                      Pope, David & Vanette                    Rosalie Grams                                                      in memory of Everett Adams by          David & Vanette Pope
     purpose: Program Support                                                                                                               Burke, Lawrence & Karen                 Pope, Brian                           in honor of Rosalie Grams by                                             Gene & Joyce Wiebusch               Curtis & Barbara Ahlman
                                                                                                                                            Burns, Robert & Joan                    Prail, Janet                             Mary Grams Bansnight                                                  Janet Prail                         Jeanette Bartelt
ROSENAU FUNDS                                                                                                                               Butler, Charles & Anne                  Quality Repair Service                                                                                         Mike & Judy Ready                   Joe Finley
JWP Community Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800                                                                                                 in memory of Joan Kaphers by
                                                                                                                                            Cahill, Mike & Kathryn                  Ready, Mike & Judy                                                                                             Rosalie Grams                       Mike & Linda Finley
     purpose: Youth Program Scholarships and Preschool Sliding Fee Program                                                                                                                                                   Jerald Kaphers
                                                                                                                                            Conlon, Dennis & Jill                   Renaissance Charitable Foundation                                                                           in memory of Geraldine Schweim by      Larry & Irene Gag
Trinity Lutheran School                                                                                                                     Cowdin, Sue & Steve                     Riebeling, Raymond                    in memory of John Priebe by                                                                                  John & Terry Gardner
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Tony & Pat Staloch
      purposes: Opening Daycare Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000                                 Cummins, Constance & Gary               Roesler, Adam & Claudia                  Janet Prail                                                                                               Rosalie Grams
                Flexible Seating for Kindergarten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200                                                                                                                                                                                       in memory of Howard Lundquist by
                                                                                                                                            Dennis Funeral Home                     Routier, Janet & Ralph                in memory of Terry Pooley by                                                                                 Mike & Judy Ready
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Joe Finley
Waseca LeSueur Regional Library (Janesville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600                                 Dieckhaus, Jim                          Sack, Corey & Bernadette                 David & Kathleen Mazza                                                                                    Ann Sandberg
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Mike & Linda Finley
    purpose: Six Adventure Packs                                                                                                            Dimmel, Marlene                         Schmidt, John & LaJune                   Ron & Sandy DeCoux                                                                                        Ron & Carol Schuch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Linda Hendricks
Jr Achievement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000        Eustice, Ron & Margaret                 Schoeb, Willis & Maxine               in memory of Jim King by                                                                                     Angeline & Thomas Schultz
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Olaf Lundquist
      purpose: Program Support—JWP High School                                                                                              Eustice, Keith & Kelly                  Schoeb, Wallace & Shirley                David & Vanette Pope                                                                                      Pat & Tony Staloch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   David & Vanette Pope
                                                                                                                                            Fenelon, Pauline                        Schuch, Ron & Carol                                                                                                                                Sadie Steinberg
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          in memory of Al Buhler by                                                Ann Sandberg
EF JOHNSON FOUNDATION                                                                                                                       Finley, Mike & Linda                    Schultz, Francis & Angie                                                                                                                           Mark & Marla Westphal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Diane Buhler                                                          Frank & Angeline Schultz
EF Johnson Sr. Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000                 Finley, Paul                            Schultz, Dennis & Brenda                                                                                                                           Gene & Joyce Wiebusch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             David & Vanette Pope                                                  Gene & Joyce Wiebusch
     recipient: Zoie Burton                                                                                                                 Finley, Mike & Linda                    Schultz, David & Shelley                                                                                                                           Gerlad & Mary Wolff
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Rosalie Grams                                                      in memory of John Fury by
                                                                                                                                            Finley, Sean                            Schultz, Connie                                                                                                                                 in memory of Robert Curry by
JWP Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $941                                                                                 in memory of Ann Donahue by                                              Ruth Fury
                                                                                                                                            Finley, Joe                             Schultz, Julie                                                                                                                                     Mike & Bea O’Brien
     purpose: Bussing for Mental Health Services                                                                                                                                                                             Jeanette Bartelt
                                                                                                                                            Fit Time, LLC                           Schultz, Jim & Marcia                                                                                       in memory of Kathy Gessner by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Joe Finley                                                                                             in memory of Rod Lundquist by
                                                                                                                                            Fox, Harriet                            Schultz, Dan & Theresa                                                                                         Gene & Joyce Weibusch
JOE FINLEY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND                                                                                                          Frederick, Jill                         Schwab, Charles & Roxanne                Mike & Linda Finley                                                                                       Brian & Ann Lundquist
JWP School Sr. Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $2000 each                                                                                                                                                                            in memory of Kathy Gleason by
                                                                                                                                            Gardner, John & Terry                   Sexton, Bill & Shirley                   Linda Hendricks                                                                                        in memory of Scott Steinberg by
     recipient: Grace Britton and Amanda Gruis                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Rosalie Grams
                                                                                                                                            Gardner, Clifford & Annette             Sprengeler, Jim & Nancy                  Gene & Joyce Wiebusch                                                                                     Sadie Steinberg
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Mike & Judy Ready                                                  in memory of Katie George by           Carol Steinberg
                                                                                                                                            Garms, Dennis & Linda                   Sprengler, Joan
BETTER DAYS AHEAD COVID-19 FUND                                                                                                             Graff, Steven & Karen                   Steffel Funeral & Cremation Service      David & Vanette Pope                                                  Keith & Kelly Eustice
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    in memory of Shirley Madigan by
JWP Community Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500                                                                                                 in memory of Lucy Herold by                                           in memory of Marge Finley by
                                                                                                                                            Grams, Rosalie                          Steinberg, Richard & Cynthia                                                                                                                       Rosalie Grams
     purpose: Music/PE Equipment for Preschool                                                                                                                                                                               Mike & Judy Ready                                                     James & Patricia Clark
                                                                                                                                            Grisim, James & Linda                   Strauss, Bob & Barb                                                                                                                                David & Vanette Pope
Simply Saved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500      Groh, Joseph & Kathleen                 Stumpf, Kurt                             Gene & Joyce Wiebusch                                              in memory of Mark Slama by          in memory of Steve Sexton by
     purpose: Clothing/Housewares for Families                                                                                              Guse, Ervin                             Trinity Lutheran School                  Linda Grant                                                           Dennis & Linda Grams                Rosalie Grams
                                                                                                                                            Hartfiel, Lane & Nancy                  Vogler, William                          David & Vanette Pope                                                  Rosalie Grams                       Gene & Joyce Wiebusch
                                                                                                                                            Hendricks, Linda                        Von Holtum, Gary & Kathryn            in memory of Beverly Combo by                                            Ross & Diane Hamilton               John & Terry Gardner
                                                                                                                                            Hermer, Rose                            Wakefield, Lance                         Joe Finley                                                            Tom & Dot Kiner
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    in memory of Lucy Farley by
                                                                                                                                            Hermer , Keri                           Walter, Scott & Betti                                                                                          Joel & Bev Larson
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          in memory of Carol Arndt by                                                                                  Rosalie Grams
                                                                                                                                            Hoehn, Richard & Connie                 Walz, Chris & Jennifer                                                                                         Olaf Lundquist
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Joe Finley                                                                                             in memory of Jeff Adams by
                                                                                                                                            James, Nick & Megan                     Wenisch, Pam                                                                                                   Brian & Ann Lundquist
                                                                                                                                            Janesville Dairy Queen                  Wiebold, Howard & Linda               in memory of Diane Straube by                                             Royal & Susan Meyers               John & Terry Gardner
                                                                                                                                            Janesville Rotary Club                  Wiebusch, Gene & Joyce                   Gene & Joyce Wiebusch                                                 Arlene Pooley                    in memory of Theresa Wheelock by
                                                                                                                                            Janesville State Bank                   Witt, Eugene & Fauniece               in memory of Don Borneke by                                              Frank & Angeline Schultz            James & Debbie Witt
                                                                                                                                            Jewison, Mike & Darla                   Witt, Mrs. Norma                         Linda Hendricks                                                       David & Michelle Schultz         in memory of Tony & Betty Lorenz by
                                                                                                                                            Johnson, Susan                          Witt, Diane                              Tony & Pat Staloch                                                    Anne Slama                          Dale & Anita Schnoor
                                                                                                                                            Johnson, Teresa                         Xpressive Ink                         in memory of Eric Goodrich by                                            Tony & Pat Staloch
                                                                                                                                            Jorgenson, Darwin & Beth                Young, Helen                             Richard & Annette Schendel                                            Gary & Kathryn Von Holtum
                                                                                                                                            Kahnke, Dave                            Zimprich, Frank                                                                                                Tom & Margaret West
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          in memory of Dustin Dimmel by
                                                                                                                                            Kaphers, Jerald                                                                                                                                        Gene & Joyce Wiebusch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Stan & Marlene Dimmel
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WASECA AREA FOUNDATION GRANTS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             WASECA AREA FOUNDATION GRANTS

COMMUNITY ADVISED FUNDS                                                                                                                      EF JOHNSON FOUNDATION FUND GRANTS                                                                                                            EF JOHNSON FOUNDATION FUND GRANTS CON’T

WASECA AREA FOUNDATION                                                                                                                       Waseca County Historical Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,270                         NON TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Hartley Elementary........................................................................................................... $1500              purpose: Hodgson Hall Remodel Project                                                                                                    SCC North Mankato Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $2000 each
     purpose: Author Visit                                                                                                                   Waseca Public Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,200                   recipients: Holly Bramer
Sacred Heart School......................................................................................................... $3791               purpose: Adventure Packs                                                                                                                                  Larry Sipe
     purpose: Chromebooks                                                                                                                    Waseca Arts Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000            Riverland Community College Austin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $2000 each
Waseca Family Education Center....................................................................................$920                           purpose: Video Series and Window Display                                                                                                       recipients: Nadiya Roetman
    purpose: Assessment Software for Early Childhood                                                                                         Waseca Chorale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000                          Shawn Conway
Connections Supervised ................................................................................................ $1500                    purpose: Artist Expenses/Piano Tuning                                                                                                    SCC Faribault Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2000
    purpose: Updated Security Visitation and Safe Exchange Center                                                                            Waseca Sleigh & Cutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000                    recipient: Raeann Mulcahy
Neighborhood Service Center...................................................................................... $5000                          purpose: Event Support—Lunches and Activities
     purpose: Food for Food Shelf                                                                                                            Waseca Community Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000
City of Waseca........................................................................................................................$875       purpose: Youth Dev Scholarships
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SCHOLARSHIPS
      purpose: Downtown Flowers                                                                                                              NRHEG Community Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500
Waseca Public Library...................................................................................................... $1000                purpose: Youth Development Scholarships
    purpose: Summer Reading Program                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Abigail Claire Wendland Performing Arts Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
                                                                                                                                             Waseca Jr/Sr High PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,990
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Abigail Claire Wendland Spirit Scholarship
Waseca Art Center................................................................................................................$909            purpose: Outdoor Picnic Tables for Learning Space
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               recipient: Hannah Potter
    purpose: Programming Opportunities                                                                                                       Waseca Public Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Caleb Lane Erikson Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
Junior Achievement......................................................................................................... $1000                purpose: Get Lit Tween Subscription Boxes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               recipient: Jacob Hertzog
     purpose: Programming at Sacred Heart and TEAM Academy                                                                                   Waseca Public Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,753
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sankovitz Family Fund
Big Brothers Big Sisters.................................................................................................... $1300               purpose: Hotspots—Provide Internet Access
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Barb Sankovitz Music Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000 each
      purpose: Mentoring Support                                                                                                             Farmamerica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000          recipients: Madison Berndt
Infants Remembered in Silence................................................................................... $1000                           purpose: Spring/Fall Tours for grades 3–6                                                                                                                Nicole Logdson
     purpose: Bereavement Packets                                                                                                            Farmamerica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500      Schroeder Family Scholarship for Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2000 each
                                                                                                                                                 purpose: Farm/Home Safety Days                                                                                                                recipients: Shelby Larson
RESTRICTED FUNDS                                                                                                                             Jr Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000                         Shakira Brown
BARB PENNY YOUTH FUND                                                                                                                              purpose: Agricultural Career Exploration Program                                                                                                        Hailey Holtz
Waseca Jr/Sr High School............................................................................................... $1625                JWP Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $941                    Courtney Androli
    purpose: Courage Retreat                                                                                                                      purpose: Bussing for Mental Health Services                                                                                             WHS Class of 1960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500
Waseca Community Education.......................................................................................$500                        Waseca Neighborhood Service Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500                                recipient: Jacob Butterfield
    purpose: S upplies for Community Service Projects—School Age Care                                                                           purpose: Food Purchases                                                                                                                  Joe Finley Family Scholarship Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2000 each
Journeys (WACS)................................................................................................................ $3105        Bethlehem Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,291               recipients: Grace Britton
     purpose: Renovation for Youth Space                                                                                                          purpose: Bathroom Project                                                                                                                                 Amanda Gruis
Waseca Public Library...................................................................................................... $2000            Lifework Planning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200                 Monday Study Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000      Hannah Potter, a Waseca graduate, was the recipient of the 2020 Abigail Claire
    purpose: Outdoor Adventure Project                                                                                                            purpose: Women In Transition Program                                                                                                        recipient: Stella Ewert                                                                                                          Wendland Spirit Scholarship. Brad & Monica Wendland, Abby’s parents, surprised
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Hannah at her home in lieu of the honors banquet being canceled during the COVID-
                                                                                                                                             Big Brothers Big Sisters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000             Spartan Scholarship Soliloquy Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2000 each                          19 pandemic.
WASECA BLUEJAYS PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             recipients: Joelle Poyatos
                                                                                                                                                   purpose: Mentoring Support
Waseca Schools Strength & Conditioning................................................................ $1894                                                                                                                                                                                               Katherine Vasquez
    purpose: Weight Room Equipment                                                                                                           Infants Remembered in Silence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000
                                                                                                                                                  purpose: Advocate Program Supplies                                                                                                      Stoltenburg Rotary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                recipient: Jacob Butterfield
HERB STREITZ MEMORIAL BAND FUND                                                                                                              The Christopher Center for Autism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000
Waseca Schools Band Program.................................................................................... $4255                             purpose: Program Support                                                                                                                Katie Zika Athletic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 each
    purpose: Instruments/Lesson Support                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         recipients: Rachel Breck
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Hannah Potter
                                                                                                                                             EF JOHNSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
VOLLBRECHT CULTURAL ARTS FUND                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Greg & Donnette Wheelock Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 each
Waseca Art Center................................................................................................................$991        Waseca High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 each                         recipients: Grady Bice
    purpose: Programming Opportunities                                                                                                           recipients: Hannah Karau                                                                                                                                  Jordane Kouba
                                                                                                                                                             Jay Lewer
                                                                                                                                                             Blake Wendland                                                                                                               Mavis Wheelock Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
WASECA BEAUTIFICATION FUND                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     recipient: Stella Ewert
City of Waseca..................................................................................................................... $2003    Waseca High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 each
      purpose: Downtown Flowers                                                                                                                  recipients: Rachel Breck                                                                                                                 Harold & Anita Ackman and Myron & Caryn Wendt Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 each
                                                                                                                                                             Agusta Boyer                                                                                                                      recipients: Sydney Koziolek
HOMER & BETTY MCINTIRE FUND                                                                                                                                  Isiah Perrizo                                                                                                                                 Madison Kormann
Sacred Heart School......................................................................................................... $1204                           Victoria Podratz                                                                                                             Rosenau Medical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000 each
     purpose: Chromebooks                                                                                                                                    Jack Rolling                                                                                                                     recipients: Courtney Androli
                                                                                                                                             Janesville High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000                              Jacob Butterfield
                                                                                                                                                  recipient: Zoie Burton                                                                                                                                  Hannah Karau
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Taylor Pfeifer
                                                                                                                                             New Richland High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $1500 each                                         Hannah Potter
                                                                                                                                                 recipients: Agro Gushwa
                                                                                                                                                             Grace Kofstad
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Blake Wendland, a Waseca graduate, is shown celebrating his graduation COVID-19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               style—watching the ceremony remotely. Blake was one of the 3 recipients of the $5000 EF
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Johnson Scholarships.

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And over 60 funds serving the area - EF Johnson New Richland Foundation Janesville Foundation - Waseca Area Foundation
WASECA AREA FOUNDATION GRANTS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                WASECA AREA FOUNDATION GRANTS

SCHOLARSHIPS CON’T                                                                                                                GRANTS ADVISED BY PAUL ROSENAU FAMILY                                                                                                      ROSENAU FAMILY GRANTS CON’T                                                                                                                                                                            COVID-19 RELIEF FUND

                                                                                                                                  LEGACY OF ANGELS                                                                                                                           Junior Achievement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                                                                                  City of Apple Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000         $2,000
                                                                                                                                        purpose: L ebanon Cemetery—Shelter Construction                                                                                          purpose: Program Support—JWP High School
                                                                                                                                  Hartley Elementary                                                                                                                         The Christopher Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500
                                                                                                                                       purposes: 3rd Grade Flexible Seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500                                   purpose: Program Support                                                                                                             While the COVID 19 pandemic created challenges, it also created opportunities
                                                                                                                                  		            Media Center Flexible Seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000                                  Farmamerica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000    to turn gifts into meaningful support at the right time. We are thankful for the
                                                                                                                                                Parent Program—Love & Logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200                                           purpose: Capital Campaign Support                                                                                                    MN Council of Foundations for supporting us with a unique COVID-19 Relief
                                                                                                                                  Waseca Intermediate School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,250                                                                                                                                                              Grant. We created a fund titled Better Days Ahead
                                                                                                                                      purpose: Media Center Steel Shelving Labels/Ends                                                                                       ROSENAU MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 each
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       COVID-19 and supported 13 different organizations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      recipients: Courtney Androli
                                                                                                                                  WHS Business Department.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200                                                                                                                                                             in the Fall of 2020 with that $20,000 grant.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Jacob Butterfield
                                                                                                                                      purpose: 10 SLR Digital Cameras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Hannah Karau
                                                                                                                                  Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,930                         Taylor Pfeifer
                                                                                                                                       purpose: Bathroom Renovation                                                                                                                              Hannah Potter                                                                                                         Hartley Elementary School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500
                                                                                                                                  Waseca Area Caregiver Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000                                                                                                                                                                     purpose: Outside Seating (Outdoor seating and learning opportunities)
                                                                                                                                      purpose: Support for Operations due to COVID-19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ROSENAU STUDENT WITH POTENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP . . . $1,000 each                                                                              JWP Community Education
                                                                                                                                  Woodville Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600                   recipients: Liam Aberle                                                                                                              purpose: Music and PE Equipment for Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500
                                                                                                                                      purpose: Annual Plantings                                                                                                                                  Yamiah Brooks                                                                                                         Waseca Band Boosters
                                                                                                                                  Waseca Public Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000                                Shakira Brown                                                                                                             purpose: Marching Band Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800
                                                                                                                                      purpose: OverDrive—Ebooks                                                                                                                                  Payton Gehloff                                                                                                        	(Support due to loss of fundraising opportunities)
                                                                                                                                  Sacred Heart School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000                               Jordane Kouba
        Courtney Androli, pictured on the left, is celebrating with another Waseca graduate                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Boy Scouts Troop 85
        Lucy Wiechert at her graduation reception. Courtney received one of the Rosenau                                                purpose: 45 Chromebooks                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              purpose: Heater for “Scout Shop”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $640
        Medical Scholarships as she plans to pursue Nursing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ROSENAU WASECA SCHOOL BAND FUND
                                                                                                                                  Connections & Safe Exchange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,250                                                                                                                                                                     (Support due to loss of fundraising opportunities)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Waseca Band Boosters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,856
                                                                                                                                      Update Security                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Waseca Arts Council
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Wrap for Band Trailers (3)
                                                                                                                                  City of Waseca. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250                                                                                                                                                 purpose: Gift Shop Digital Market/Renovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,262
Rosenau Student With Potential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000 each                          purpose: City Flower Baskets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Simply Saved
    recipients: Liam Aberle                                                                                                       Junior Achievement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500                                                                                                                                                         purpose: Clothing/Housewares for Families. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500
                Yamiah Brooks                                                                                                          purpose: A Programming at Sacred Heart & TEAM Academy                                                                                                                                                                                                                               (Support due to loss of fundraising opportunities)
                Shakira Brown
                                                                                                                                  Big Brothers Big Sisters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,700                                                                                                                                                     Farmamerica
                Payton Gehloff
                                                                                                                                        purpose: Mentoring Support                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         purpose: Operation Support/Virtual Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
                Jordane Kouba
                                                                                                                                  Infants Remembered in Silence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000                                                                                                                                                                    (Support due to loss of fundraising opportunities)
                                                                                                                                       purpose: Bereavement Packets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Waseca Public Library
EF JOHNSON FOUNDATION                                                                                                             Waseca Schools PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,250                                                                                                                                                          purpose: Hotspots—Provide Internet Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,300
Waseca High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5000 each             purpose: WJSH Senior Banners                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         (Supporting families/students for working/learning)
    recipients: Hannah Karau                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Big Brothers Big Sisters
                                                                                                                                  NRHEG Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
                Jay Lewer                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   purpose: Waseca AVID Program Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000
                                                                                                                                      purpose: Special Education Literature
                Blake Wendland                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              (Virtual mentoring program with 8th grade Waseca students)
                                                                                                                                  Waseca County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000
Waseca High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1000 each                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Waseca Hockey Association
                                                                                                                                      purpose: Waseca City Internet Access Expansion
    recipients: Rachel Breck                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               purpose: Operation Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
                Agusta Boyer                                                                                                      Waseca Public Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,847
                                                                                                                                      purpose: Hotspots—Provide Internet Access                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        	(Support due to loss of fundraising opportunities)
                Isaiah Perrizo
                Victoria Podratz                                                                                                  Farmamerica                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Waseca Soccer Club
                Jack Rolling                                                                                                           purposes: Spring/Fall Tours for grades 3–6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000                                                                                                                                                                                  purpose: Varsity Program Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
                                                                                                                                                 Farm/Home Safety Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000                                                                                                                                                                         	(Support due to loss of fundraising opportunities)
Janesville High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000
     recipient: Zoie Burton                                                                                                       Junior Achievement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000                                                                                                                                                     Infants Remembered in Silence
                                                                                                                                       purpose: Ag Career Exploration Program                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               purpose: PPE Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $498
New Richland High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1500 each                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         (For IRIS staff when supporting bereaved families)
    recipients: Agro Gushwa                                                                                                       Big Brothers Big Sisters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000
                Grace Kofstad                                                                                                           purpose: Mentoring Support
                                                                                                                                  Hartley Elementary School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950
                                                                                                                                        purpose: iPad Pro
NON TRADITIONAL
                                                                                                                                  Waseca Hockey Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
SCC North Mankato Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2000 each
                                                                                                                                        purpose: Operation Support
     recipients: Holly Bramer
                                                                                                                                  Waseca Soccer Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
		               Larry Sipe
                                                                                                                                        purpose: Varsity Program Support
Riverland Community College Austin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2000 each                          JWP Community Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800
      recipients: Nadiya Roetman                                                                                                  	    purpose: Y
                                                                                                                                                  outh Program Scholarships and Preschool Sliding Fee Program
		                Shawn Conway                                                                                                    Trinity Lutheran School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000
SCC Faribault Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2000 each                purpose: Opening Daycare Support
     recipient: Raeann Mulcahy                                                                                                    Trinity Lutheran School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
                                                                                                                                        purpose: Flexible Seating for Kindergarten
                                                                                                                                  Waseca LeSueur Regional Library (Janesville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600                                Funds from the Volbrecht Cultural Arts Fund allowed the Waseca Art Center to offer “Where The
                                                                                                                                        purpose: Six Adventure Packs                                                                                                         Sidewalk Ends” community class.

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And over 60 funds serving the area - EF Johnson New Richland Foundation Janesville Foundation - Waseca Area Foundation
WASECA AREA FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTIONS                                                                                      WASECA AREA FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTIONS

2020 CONTRIBUTORS                                                                                                         MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS

BARB PENNY YOUTH FUND                Bosch Automotive Service Solution   O’Brien Accounting                               ABIGAIL WENDLAND PERFORMING                        WASECA COMMUNITY FUND                       in memory of Lee Storby by
Zwach, Don & Fran                    Boyer, Tim & Audra                  Oraskovich, David & Gwen                         ARTS FUND                                          in memory of Mary Allen by                     Loren & Kristine Schlaak
Penny, Tim & Sandra                  Britton, Brian & Amy                Pope, David & Vanette                            in memory of Abby Wendland by                         Mike & Jean Halverson                    in memory of Marian Norell by
Dunn, Dave & Melissa                 Buchele, Ryan & Marcy               Potter, Matt & Amy                                  Josh Kimball                                    in memory of Connie Barrie by                  Jack & Mary Williams
                                     Buum, Marty & Karen                 Priebe, Michele                                     Linda Berndt                                       Mike & Jean Halverson                    in memory of Marlys Johnson by
BUD SCHMIDT TRUCKING                 Byron, Leo                          Quality Repair Service Inc.                                                                            Tom & Janice Hoverstad                      Mike & Bea O’Brien
CO. FUND                             Collins, Kyle & Stacy                  (Rich & Annette Schendel)
                                                                                                                          CALEB LANE ERICKSON MEMORIAL FUND                  in memory of Gary Deml by                   in memory of Bernie Burt by
Schulte, Larry & Maureen             Colony Court/Memory Care            Rausch, William & Carol
                                                                                                                          in memory of Caleb Erickson by                        Vance & Jeanne Swanson                      Mike & Bea O’Brien
                                     Connors, Brad & Trudi               Reck, Milo & Marilee
                                                                                                                             Tom & Kris Metzdorff                               Nancy Lehman
CITY OF WASECA                       Connors Plumbing & Heating          Richard, Deb                                                                                                                                    in memory of Mary Smith by
                                                                                                                                                                                David & Gwen Oraskovich                     Mike & Bea O’Brien
BEAUTIFICATION FUND                  Dennis Funeral Home                 Rucker, Roger & Marilyn
                                                                                                                                                                                Matt & Amy Potter
Anonymous                            Denn, Mark & Nancy                  Schaetzke, Joel                                  CITY OF WASECA BEAUTIFICATION FUND                                                             in memory of Norval Hoverstad by
                                                                                                                                                                                Kent Schultz
Dunn, Dave                           Dettmer, Matt & Abby                Schimming, Chris & Rebecca                       in memory of Donna Daschner by                                                                    Tom & Janice Hoverstad
                                     Dey, Jim & Cathy                    Channel Seeds                                       Michele Preibe                                  in memory of Ann Donahue by
                                                                                                                                                                                Toby Yard                                in memory of Ruth Anderson by
CURT & NITA SJOBERG                  Donelan, Gertrude                      (Neil & Jill Schlaak)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tom & Janice Hoverstad
EDUCATION FUND                       Dressler, Paul & Carol              Schmidt, Joe & Gail                              DR. O. J. & BETTY SWENSON FUND                     in memory of Audrenne Smith by
                                     Dunn, Dave & Melissa                Schultz, Kent                                                                                          Anonymous                                in memory of Roger Evans by
LucasDale                                                                                                                 in memory of Helend Wendland by
                                     Dunn, Jane                          Seys, Janice & Stan                                                                                                                                Karen Evans
                                                                                                                             Barb Gauger                                     in memory of Betty Trouth by
HERB STREITZ MEMORIAL                Fette, Jeff                         Sommers, Raymond                                                                                       Doug & Judi Leet                         in memory of Rosella Patten by
BAND FUND                            First National Bank                 Sportsman Stop                                                                                                                                     Mike & Bea O’Brien
                                                                                                                          KATIE ZIKA ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP                    in memory of Bev Conway by
Lucas, Dale                          Forrest, Dan & Cheryl                  (Jay & Nancy Nicolin)                                                                                                                        in memory of Terry Hager by
                                                                                                                          FUND                                                  David & Gwen Oraskovich
                                     Forshee, Steve & Pat                Sprengeler, Joan                                                                                                                                   Mike & Bea O’Brien
                                                                                                                          in memory of Katie Zika by                            Vance & Jeanne Swanson
JOHN & JANE KING                     Frankson Investment Corporation     Srp, Roy & Delores                                                                                                                              in memory of Wayne Nelson by
FAMILY FUND                          Frederick, Peggy & Leonard          State Farm Insurance                                Terry & Carolyn Gilbertson                      in memory of Bob Tetzloff
                                                                                                                                                                                Mike & Bea O’Brien                          Mike & Bea O’Brien
King Charitable Foundation           Frederick, Ed                          (Gloria Butler)                                  Mike & Bea O’Brien
                                                                                                                             Pat & Carol Hergott                             in memory of Darryl Vilt by                 in memory of George Kubista by
                                     Fruechte, Neil & Sharon             Storby, Cheryl
                                                                                                                             Ron & Steph Rollenhagen                                                                        Mike & Bea O’Brien
POOLEY FAMILY FUND                   Gilbertson, Terry & Carolyn         Storby, LeRoy & Jackie                                                                                 Brad & Ann Kunst
Schultz, Frank                       Gjelten, Ann                        Storby, Jacqueline                               in memory of Adeline Zika by                          Mike & Bea O’Brien
                                     Grams, Rosalie                      Strand, Dr. Mel                                     Aaron & Dee Kanewischer                            David & Gwen Oraskovich                  WHS CLASS OF 1960
POPE FAMILY FUND                     Grant, Linda                        Sutlief, Jo Ann & Delency                                                                              Dr. Melvin Strand                        in memory of Dennis Anderson by
                                                                                                                          in memory of Baby Hanson & Burke Erik Simmons by
Janesville Rotary Club               Hagen, Tom & Nyla                   Tesch Service Center                                                                                   Jack & Mary Williams                        Dale Lucas
                                                                                                                             John & Lori Hanson
Peterson, J. Chuck & Helen Jewison   Halverson, Larry & Mary             Thompson, Rebecca                                                                                   in memory of Dennis Gerold by                  Peggy Anderson
Niemczyk, Mike & Rene                Hanks, Carol                        United Prairie Bank                              POPE FAMILY FUND                                      Anonymous                                in memory of Charles Sather by
Peterson, Helen                      Hanson, David & Colleen             Walter, Kevin & Brenda                           in memory of Jim King by                                                                          Dale Lucas
                                                                                                                                                                             in memory of Diane Ellis Wolfe by
                                     Harguth, Dorothy                    Walther, Thomas & Diane                             Mike & Rene Niemczyk                                                                        in memory of Gary Hartman by
                                                                                                                                                                                Brad & Ann Kunst
VOLLBRECHT CULTURAL                  Harguth, Char & Matt                Waseca Agency                                                                                                                                      Dale Lucas
                                                                                                                          in memory of Christopher Ceman by                  in memory of Dorothy Wobschall by
ARTS LEGACY FUND                     Herman, Jay & Sondra                   (Paul Rongstad)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         in memory of James Harter by
                                                                                                                             Mike & Rene Niemczyk                               Barb Gauger
Lucas, Dale                          Hoffman, Bob & Judy                 Waseca Floral
                                                                                                                          in memory of Mark Slama by                            Mike & Bea O’Brien                          Dale Lucas
                                     Huttemier, John & Kristi Hyink      Waseca Sleigh & Cutter
WASECA AREA FOUNDATION               ICAN, Inc.                          Wheelock, Gregory & Donnette                        Mike & Rene Niemczyk                            in memory of Gloria Nelson by               in memory of Darlene Garland by
ENDOWMENT FUND                       Janesville Rotary Club              Wilder, Ken & Sheryl                                David & Vanette Pope                               Mike & Bea O’Brien                          Robert & Jean Miller
Leet, Doug & Judi                    Janesville State Bank               Wilkus, John & Marylin                           in honor of Joanne Niemczyk by                     in memory of Helen Wendland by
Dunn, Dave & Melissa                 Judd, Allen & Pat                   Winegar, Inc.                                       Mike & Rene Niemczyk                               Mike & Bea O’Brien                       WES & CAROL RETHWILL FUND
                                     King, John & Jane                      ( Tim Wenzel)                                 in memory of Katie George by                       in memory of Irene Oliver by                in memory of Estelle & Wes Rethwill by
WASECA BLUEJAYS PUBLIC               Kingsley, Al & Dana                 Woodville Pork                                      David & Vanette Pope                               Anonymous                                   Annette Walter
SCHOOLS ENDOWMENT FUND               Kunst, Brad & Ann                   Worke, Gary & Kathy
                                                                                                                          in memory of Audrey Kopishke by                       Mike & Jean Halvorson
Waseca District PTO                  Laabs, Harvey & Mary                Zika, Dave & Lisa
                                                                                                                             David & Annette Pope                            in memory of Jackie Krause by
Dunn, Dave                           Larson, Betty
                                                                                                                          in memory of Marcia Dimmel by                         Jim & Cathy Dey
                                     Larson, Tink                        WASECA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
                                                                                                                             David & Annette Pope                               Al & Dana Kingsley
POPE FAMILY FUND                     Larson, Arlen                       ENDOWMENT FUND
                                                                                                                          in memory of Goldie Lohse by                          Mike & Bea O’Brien
Janesville Rotary Club               Leet, Doug & Judi                   Bently , Brian & Pat
Peterson, J. Chuck & Helen Jewison   Lewer, Dave & Cheri                 Lucas, Dale                                         Brian Pope                                      in memory of John Priebe by
Niemczyk, Mike & Rene                Lochner, Gary                       Dunn, Dave & Melissa                                                                                   David & Gwen Oraskovich
Peterson, Helen                      Lucas, Dale                                                                          WASECA AREA FOUNDATION                                Duane & Cheryl Rathmann
                                     Ludwig, Ryan & Julie                                                                 ENDOWMENT FUND                                     in memory of Karen Warke by
WASECA COMMUNITY                     Maass, Marv & Bev                                                                    in memory of Sharol Ewest by                          Joe & Gail Schmidt
FUND                                 Madel, Pete                         The Waseca Library System was very creative         Barb Gauger & Class of 1952                     in memory of Katie Zika by
Ameriprise Financial                 Malterer Sr., Robert                and innovative in providing opportunities for
                                                                         community members to stay active and engaged                                                           Deb Vetter
  (Kevin Walter)                     MediaComm Communications            during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adventure
                                                                                                                          WASECA BLUEJAYS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
                                                                                                                                                                             in memory of Leo Hoehn by
Anonymous                               (Teresa Sunde)                   packs were a big hit—community members were      ENDOWMENT FUND
                                                                                                                                                                                Deb Vetter
Anthony, Carol                       Metzdorff, Tom & Kris               able to check these out for personal use. Some   in memory of Lee Storby by
Ashland, Roger & Cindy               Meyer, Joan                         examples of these “packs” shown here include:       Jim & Cathy Dey                                 in memory of Pam Fitzsimmons by
                                                                         Geocaching, Disc Golf, Kubb, Washer Toss,                                                              Deb Vetter
Benson, Dr. Troy                     Nino, Patty                         and Playground Games. In addition, “Get Lit      in honor of retirees: Tom Lee, Jeanne Swanson
Bluhm, Robin & Jane                  O’Brien, Mike & Bea                 Tween” Subscription boxes were available for     & Pam Kimball by                                   in memory of Kenneth & Vivian Hamilton by
                                                                         teens. Funds from the EF Johnson Foundation         Matt & Amy Potter                                  Deb Vetter
                                                                         Fund made these experiences possible.

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