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SPRI N G 2 02 0
dispatch
from 2050
Tributes to
Two Key Supporters
white river bluffs
protected forever
From the Leadership
In the previous issue of this newsletter, you learned about
our amazing staff. 2019 was a banner year for Central
Indiana Land Trust, Inc., and 2020 is off to a roaring start.
The CILTI staff deserve credit for that success, and on
BOARD OF behalf of CILTI’s board of directors, I thank them and honor
DIRECTORS them for their hard work, intense dedication to the mission
Curt DeVoe of preserving the best of Central Indiana’s natural areas, and Curt DeVoe, President
President the professional experience, expertise and talent they bring to
Thomas Betley that mission.
Vice President of Programs
Josh Christie You may also know we are celebrating CILTI’s 30th year. When the land trust was formed
Immediate Past President 30 years ago, the organization did not have a professional staff. What they did have was a
Priscilla Johnson small group of individuals who shared the vision of identifying and preserving the best of
Vice President of Advancement Central Indiana’s natural areas, and who were willing to contribute their time, talents and
Joe Hawkins financial support to make that vision a reality. CILTI’s current board of directors shares
Secretary that same vision and dedication. Your board consists of scientists, conservationists and
Thomas F. Maurath environmentalists (including a few who have spent most or all of their careers in public
Treasurer service, and another who is a poet), land acquisition experts, lawyers, financial experts
and business people with management and planning skills. We all bring our different
John Bacone backgrounds and talents to the task of providing guidance and oversight to the CILTI staff.
Heather Bobich And we all share that core belief of the founders: that Central Indiana is a beautiful place,
Lori Kaplan and we need to set aside and protect land where that beauty can flourish.
Kevin McKelvey
Dick Miller, PhD
We can’t do any of that without you, our members and supporters. Take a moment to think
Stephen Simon
about how you can support CILTI’s mission in 2020. Think about a special property that
Karen Wade
could be preserved for future generations, and let us know about it. Learn about CILTI’s
properties and the conservation values they protect and promote—and take a few hours to
STAFF visit one of our nature preserves. Participate in a work day or come to our 30th anniversary
Cliff Chapman
Executive Director
celebration or another special event. Continue to provide financial support.
Stacy Cachules
Assistant Director
You can also try something my wife, Lynn, and I seek to do every day—identify a “nature
moment,” something that stops you in your tracks and brings you out of your day-to-day
Andrea Groner
Office and Operations Manager
worries and troubles. A few nature moments made possible by CILTI include touching the
bark and trying to sense the soul of a huge oak tree in Meltzer Woods (yes, we are literally
Jamison Hutchins
Stewardship Manager tree huggers) and finding a turtle and a fiery red salamander at Blossom Hollow. Those and
many other nature moments over the years represent the best of Central Indiana to me.
Shawndra Miller
Communications Specialist
Here’s to 30 years of CILTI preserving and protecting the places where nature moments
Stephanie Paine Crossin
Land Protection Specialist happen. Thanks for your contributions to that effort. Think about how you can contribute to
Phillip Weldy
CILTI’s future. And get out there and find your own nature moment.
Stewardship Specialist
Traci Willis
Outreach Specialist
Curt DeVoe
1500 N. Delaware Street President, Board of Directors
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317.631.5263
On the Cover:
Spring azure butterfly
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Our Properties
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33 4 Not Open
38 to the Public
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Our Service Area
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39 30 34 17
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Nature Preserves 18. Prairie Cemeteries 34. Peine
1. Blue Bluff Nature Preserve 19. Wallace F. Holladay Preserve at Ameriplex 35. Phil’s Folly
2. Browning Marsh 20. White Owl Conservation Area 36. Sherwood Forest
3. Burnett Woods 21. White River Bluffs 37. Smiley’s Mill
4. Burr Oak Bend 38. Stoney Creek
5. Eller Farm Conservation
6. Fred & Dorothy Meyer Nature Preserve Easements Assists
7. Glacier’s End 22. Baldwin’s Farm 39. Coal Hollow Nature Preserve
8. Hajji Hollow 23. Bob’s Woods 40. Frank Ratcliff Memorial Forest
9. Hemlock Ridge 24. Crystal Spring Farm 41. Gelhausen
10. Jacob Schramm Nature Preserve 25. Hide-A-Way Farm 42. Hurricane Hills
11. Laura Hare Preserve at Blossom Hollow 26. Hinkle Creek 43. John Sunman’s Woods
12. Laura Hare Preserve at Turtle Bend 27. Jones Farm 44. Healthy Rivers Initiative Addition
13. Meltzer Woods 28. Lamb’s Creek 45. McCloud Nature Park
14. Millard Sutton/ 29. Left Gate Farm Nature Sanctuary 46. Sanctuary Oaks
Amos Butler Audubon Sanctuary 30. Lough Ridge 47. Whistler Hare Preserve
15. Mossy Point Nature Preserve 31. McCurdy
16. Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve 32. Mule Ridge
17. Oliver’s Woods 33. Nakaania
Dispatch from 2050:
Celebrating Unparalleled
Land Protection
Photo by Elizabeth Mahoney
We just stepped off the time-machine after a look 30 years into the future. In 2050,
“(CILTI) is vital CILTI marks our 60th anniversary, and there is so much to celebrate: Acres and acres
for the same of protected land…millions of trees planted…countless species of wildlife thriving...plus
people of all ages connecting to the beauty and power of nature, right here in Central
reasons today
Indiana.
that it was when
it started. Central Back in 2020, people who cared about nature stepped up like never before. Because of
unprecedented collective action, Indiana has become a conservation leader, committed
Indiana is where
to preserving forests, prairies, wetlands—and doing our part for climate change
the development mitigation. (We definitely still battle invasive species, which are on a tear with the earth’s
pressure is highest. warming temperatures, but our members and volunteers are helping us stay on top of
that threat.)
Central Indiana
is where the need It’s true that we’ve seen global changes that are not within our control, but here at
for protection is home, we still have migratory warblers, native butterflies and Eastern box turtles finding
sanctuary in our protected lands. We still see orchids in bloom and nodding trilliums
perhaps greater
carpeting the forest floor. We still can bring children to the places that open them up to
than anywhere astonishment in the face of nature’s majesty.
else, and CILTI
All the land that can be protected in our region is, in fact, under protection—and CILTI’s
fills that role.”
staff is devoted to maintaining and stewarding the land, as well as introducing new
—Ellen Jacquart, founding member
generations to its glories.
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Time-machines aside, in all seriousness, the partnerships and As the organization grew and evolved, we began to see that
vision we collectively nurture today—in CILTI’s 30th anniversary if we were pledging to protect land not just temporarily but forever,
year—will make all the difference for the next 30 years. we needed to make some significant changes.
We’re going to continue preserving the iconic natural areas that Now, we have these formalities in place. We know that even taking
have been here for thousands of years. Not only will we make sure on a donated property comes with a price tag of $20,000 to
these landscapes are protected forever, we’ll also plant trees in the $40,000, and we are clearer about what’s involved in protecting
open lands around these treasured places. This will extend forest land forever. Though the formalities may slow down our process,
habitat for vulnerable species like Eastern box turtles and this level of diligence is critical. How can we promise “perpetuity”
cerulean warblers. without it?
In this reforestation effort, many The need for conservation is still
of the trees we’re planting have immense. As Jacquart notes,
500-year lifespans—representing “(CILTI) is vital for the same
a true gift to the children of the reasons today that it was when it
future. Forest conversions like this started. Central Indiana is where
sequester tremendous amounts the development pressure is
of carbon over time, for a powerful highest. Central Indiana is where
cumulative effect on the climate. the need for protection is perhaps
greater than anywhere else, and
It’s a story a long time in the CILTI fills that role.”
making, with countless people
contributing in myriad ways over Our 30th year is by no
the years. Looking back at our first means our victory lap. We’re
30 years, the numbers show clearly just getting started laying the
how much we have grown. Whether foundation for a viable future,
we speak in terms of acres, number where the planet is cooler, wildlife
of preserves, funds, staffing, and plants thrive, and all people
membership or volunteers, the value their natural heritage.
numbers have all climbed steadily.
As a key supporter today, when
But we’ve also grown in how we you write that check made out
approach the business of saving to CILTI—or when you volunteer
land. Initially, our transactions did at one of our preserves, tell your
not involve surveys, title insurance, nature-loving friend about our
environmental inspections or other work, or even share a social media
formal steps. We had no money set post—know that you are planting
aside for the ongoing stewardship that’s required when bringing seeds for that kind of future. It’s a future that takes all of our care
land under protection. to nurture, and we are honored that you continually choose to
partner with us in creating it.
Founding member Ellen Jacquart was one of the initiators of
CILTI’s existence back in 1990. Of those early days, she recalls,
“Nobody had that much experience with land trusts. We were just
trying to figure out the first acquisition, how would that work, and
what kind of lands would we accept, and what were the rules we
would work by, and how would we prioritize projects—all of those
introductory things.”
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Burnett Woods
Inset: Reta Rutledge
Reta Rutledge:
Supporting Land Protection
Over Three Decades
Five years ago, longtime CILTI supporter Reta Rutledge moved to “Cliff moving into the executive director position (in 2013) has
Arizona, but she still stays connected to the organization. So much so been a major game changer for the land trust,” she says. She
that when you talk to her about CILTI, she speaks in terms of “we.” credits much of CILTI’s recent success to the combination of his
ecological knowledge and ability to connect with people.
Reta supported CILTI monetarily from the very beginning, and
soon became involved in other ways too—giving time in the field, She points to our expanded donor outreach, increased board
serving as board president, and helping with the Land Trust engagement and our Hills of Gold bio-blitz as areas of significant
Accreditation Commission’s accreditation growth since the land trust’s early days.
process. She helped CILTI to the finish line She has seen CILTI’s focus evolve to be
as the first land trust in Indiana to become “When you’re doing more science-based over the years—from
accredited. things together, originally taking on projects regardless of
natural value, to now focusing on areas with
that’s the thing
She remembers donating to support the 1998 the highest ecological value, with a goal of
purchase of Burnett Woods, the first public that glues you.” connecting fragmented habitats. “That’s
nature preserve in Hendricks County. She been exciting to watch,” she says.
began to serve on CILTI’s board of directors
soon after, and was on the board when our first She’s also pleased to see stewardship
executive director was hired—a major milestone in 2001. continue to be a growing piece of the conservation puzzle for CILTI,
with two staff members currently devoted to it. And she looks
Looking at the ways the organization has grown and changed, forward to exciting new uses of Oliver’s Woods, a prime location in
she recalls helping to create a “check sheet” for the evaluation of metropolitan Indy for outreach and nature education.
potential land protection projects. That allowed the board to have a
common understanding when assessing properties. (An expanded Reta was involved with some early tree plantings, including a
version of this score sheet is still in use today.) 2005 effort at the heron rookery (Millard Sutton/Amos Butler
Audubon Sanctuary—a preserve that is not open to the public due
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to the fragility of the nesting herons). “That was not science-based,” she Thank you for the
says. “That was heart-based, and it shows.” following tributes
“It seemed like a really good idea, but you have to recognize that when In honor of…
you’re doing a tree planting, you have to be able to take care of the area,
to fight back on the things that are going to overpower it. That’s what Stacy Cachules Kathy and Jerry Hallott
happened at the rookery.” She recalls how quickly fast-growing pioneer Rachel and Nick Eble Marion Harcourt
species took over. “And they outperformed our trees. We lost most of Cliff Chapman John and Anne
what we planted.” Rachel and Nick Eble Harcourt
Marion Harcourt
Josh and Erica Christie
And that’s another area where CILTI has professionalized—to the point Adam and Molly Chavers Sara Harris
Mary Bookwalter
that in this 30th year, the organization has pledged to plant a million Steve and Shirley and Jeff Stant
trees over the coming years. Because of the generous support of key Dickey
Marion Harcourt Brye Hosteter
donors, the tree planting process has evolved to be fairly sophisticated, Sara Slater
with dedicated equipment and a long-term stewardship plan. Connie Douglas
Chris Douglas Richard N. King
Jack and Connie Douglas
Another planting Reta remembers took place at Burr Oak Bend, and Jane Franz
Bill and Janet Wagner Paul & Sarah Nahmias
those trees fared better. She counts the memory of that day as one of Leah Nahmias
the highlights of her time with CILTI—and a testament to camaraderie. Keith and Beth
Freeman Eugene Pulliam
It poured, a truck got stuck in the mud, and Reta herself was covered Marion Harcourt Russell Pulliam
with mud by the end of the project. But the fun of working collectively
Evie Glander
on something important—and the “can-do” spirit of everyone involved— Marion Wolen
is what really made the day memorable. “When you’re doing things
together,” she says, “that’s the thing that glues you.” In memory of…
As seasoned as we have become in our restoration work, one thing
hasn’t changed: We still heavily rely on our devoted volunteers, and we’re Bill Brink Donovan Miller
Lynne Arrowsmith Shawndra Miller
grateful for all the hands that have shaped us over the decades. Like and Judy Hostetler
Reta, who—to this day—says, “I feel really bonded to CILTI.” We feel the Sharon Cachules
Stacy Cachules Abby Rejer
same about Reta. and Matt Kleinert Rich and Kristi Rejer
Greg Cavanaugh Carl C. Rigsby
Stephen and Sharon Dick and Carole Darst
Cavanaugh
Wild geranium at Burnett Woods Ethan Runnels
Photo by Dick Miller The Davalos Family James E. Runnels
Bill and Janet Wagner
Houston Swenson
Derek Ferando Francine Pemberton
Nancy Campbell Norman and Sara Hughes
Ruthann and Don MacPherson
Harry and Betty Root
Jeanette Hollis Carol and Ed Elrod
Janet Hollis and Ron Selby Mary Ann and Allen McCormick
Bob Hougham Ann, Rainer and
Dennis and Rebecca McCreery Arthur Zangerl
Carl and Laurel Zangerl-Salter
Nonie Krauss
John Krauss and
Marnie Maxwell
David Lakin
Catherine Lakin
Dr. Michael Lomax
John Sumner and
Rebecca Lomax-Sumner
Florence Upham
Lundegarol
Glenn and Jim Livers
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Bob Meyer:
An influential
character in our
evolving story
Bob Meyer grew up with a strong understanding of why
protecting high-quality natural areas is important—and also Pine Hills Nature Preserve © Dan Shepardson
Inset: Bob Meyer
the awareness that land protection is hard work. You see, his dad,
Fred Meyer, was an early chair of The Nature Conservancy Indiana So in 2007, Bob reached out to key people in his circle—friends
chapter’s board of trustees. When Bob was a kid, he walked the and families with a passion for nature and a history of supporting
area now known as Pine Hills Nature Preserve (Indiana’s first such its protection. His efforts raised $300,000 to secure a
preserve) before it was even protected with his dad, who was the conservation director position for the land trust, covering several
land protection chair for this still new organization. years’ salary and associated expenses. With that position, CILTI
drafted its first strategic conservation plan in 2009. In the
In the mid-2000s, after following in his father’s footsteps by previous 18 years of our existence, we secured $4 million worth of
serving on TNC’s board of trustees, Bob learned about CILTI and land. In the ensuing 10 years, we secured an additional $20 million
felt he could help us. He saw the need for us to grow capacity, worth of land following that conservation plan.
especially in the area of science, and the need for us to have a
conservation plan to guide our work. Bob is as humble as he is smart and generous, which makes his
character something we try to emulate, individually and as an
When we interviewed him for our 25th anniversary, he had this to organization.
say about the need for conservation work locally: “The conservation
ethic (in Indiana) isn’t one of our strongest suits. I really think it’s We are forever grateful for Bob’s influence, leadership and vision.
critical that there be a Central Indiana Land Trust to boost that He helped launch us from a land trust that was small and limited in
ownership, be it in the public hands or in the land trust itself.” scope to one that is regional and continually growing.
Join us! Renew or begin your membership today by simply
Join Us! using the enclosed envelope or by making a gift online at
w w w. c o n s e r v i n g i n d i a n a . o rg .
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Where there’s a will, Members of the
there’s a way... Burr Oak Society
…to make a gift that Anonymous x 9 Eleanor Krauss*
Christine N. Carlson Mary* and John* Pelton
lasts for conservation
Joe Collins Sharon Horvath
in Central Indiana. Oliver Daugherty* and Andrew Pike
Aron DiBacco Ruth Ratcliff*
Rebecca and Matthew Roesch
By including the Central Indiana Land Trust in your will, your Thomas Dolan Stacey Roesch
passion for nature serves as a legacy for generations to come.
Van Eller* Reta and Robert Rutledge
The Burr Oak Society was established in recognition of CILTI’s Cherí O’Neill and Phil G.D. Schaefer
Bruce Hetrick Deb Smith
donors who have created such a legacy. If you have made a
John* and Phyllis* Holliday June Swango*
provision for the Central Indiana Land Trust in your will or trust,
please let us know so we can include you as a member of the Tom Hougham and
Ann Deutch
Burr Oak Society and thank you during your lifetime. *deceased
Marjorie Jones
If you would like more information about including the Land Trust in your plans and becoming a member of the Burr Oak Society,
please contact Stacy at scachules@conservingindiana.org or 317-441-0535.
“Why I Support CILTI”:
The Rescuer
Phil Schaefer not only supports CILTI in
his seasonal role as our Special Projects
Coordinator, he also is a longtime member
of the Burr Oak Society. “I strongly believe
in preserving the environment and especially
natural places,” he says. “I love the concept of
preserving these spaces and this land forever,
for future generations to enjoy.”
Phil Schaefer
One of his favorite preserves is Meltzer Woods, at Meltzer Woods
because it is “nearly untouched… Some of those trees, three people can’t
touch fingers when they hug them. That’s just amazing.”
Because of his own experience of on-the-ground stewardship work,
he has a unique understanding of what’s involved in maintaining
nature preserves, so he has a special place in his heart for the care
and stewardship of our places. He’d like his legacy to reflect his basic
personality of “rescuer.” Whether it be saving dogs, restoring antique
cars or rehabbing old houses—or helping to save the environment—he is
invested in caring for the things that sometimes get overlooked.
We appreciate Phil and all the other members of the Burr Oak
Society. For details on planned giving, contact Stacy at scachules@
conservingindiana.org or 317.441.0535.
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2019
TOTAL VALUE OF LAND HELD:
$20,226,144
Year In Review REVENUE $1,474,360 V. EXPENSES $718,418
Thanks to your support, in 2019:
• CILTI PROTECTED 80 ACRES, known as the Lamb’s Creek CE,
in Morgan County. This special forest of tulip poplar, sugar maple,
American beech, white oak and sassafras now has a conservation
easement on the land to permanently protect it forever.
2019 was a year of many “firsts” for
the land trust.
In firsts for partnerships, CILTI:
• Provided funding for Niches Land Trust to protect Whistler Hare Thank you to our hard-working
VOLUNTEERS
Woods, an addition to the Shawnee Creek corridor near Portland
Arch. This is CILTI’s first time sending money to help another land
trust close on a property—and also our first time working to protect a
property with native white pine. who contributed
• Worked with DNR’s Division of Fish and Wildlife to purchase a
property to expand the Healthy Rivers Initiative conservation land
in Parke County. In December, once the DNR had the funds secured,
650
HOURS
of work to restore
and maintain the
lands we protect.
they purchased the property from CILTI.
• Partnered with Indiana Humanities to bring the National
Endowment for the Humanities to Oliver’s Woods for a Next Indiana
Campfires event. We were honored to offer naturalist expertise to
CILTI
owns and manages
21 NATURE
this group of national thought leaders, scholars and partners.
In firsts for our operations, CILTI:
• Doubled our staff! In 2019 we hired our first ever Land Protection PRESERVES
Specialist, as well as a Stewardship Manager, Stewardship Assistant across Central Indiana.
and Office and Operations Manager. Our new team members hit the
ground running, and their contributions are boosting the pace of both
conservation and care for our lands.
• Started the Evergreen Fund for Nature, thanks to a generous
donation from the Efroymson Family Fund. This new fund will allow are protected to
us to act swiftly on opportunities to purchase and protect significant
OVER benefit plants
land in Central Indiana forever. Historically we’ve raised funds project
and animals and
by project, but this new approach of a revolving fund (with a goal of
millions of dollars) will allow us to mobilize funding so we can protect
5,500 allow Hoosiers to
more land faster. This inaugural gift lays the groundwork for the ACRES OF experience the
protection of nature for years to come. LAND wonder of nature.
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White River Bluffs
THANK YOU TO DONORS WHO
Protected Forever SUPPORTED THIS PROJECT,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
We are excited to announce that in January, we closed on the final purchase of
land from Highland Golf and Country Club, preserving 12.2 wooded acres along Amos Butler Audubon Society
the White River in Indianapolis. Central Indiana Community Foundation
Christel DeHaan Family Foundation
Located east of Michigan Road between 56th and 52nd streets along the river,
White River Bluffs features some of the oldest trees in Indianapolis growing Highland Kessler Civic League
on a steep bluff above the river. Bald eagles frequent the area and nest nearby. Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc.
The result of gravel deposited by glaciers 12,000 years ago, the new preserve’s Jungclaus-Campbell Co. Inc.
delicate slopes represent a unique geologic feature right in the city, with stunning
views of the downtown skyline. Lilly Endowment Inc.
Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Donors from all over the U.S. invested in this special area, seeing the importance Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
of preserving the land in its natural state. In the end, more than 90 contributors
made the purchase possible—a testament to this property’s unique features. SPM Foundation, Inc.
Sutphin Fund, a fund of the Indianapolis Foundation
We’ve ramped up restoration work at White River Bluffs Nature Preserve, with The McKee Foundation
plans for developing a loop trail along the ridge. We envision creating a butterfly
habitat along the 85-foot bluffs featuring thousands of milkweed plants, little
bluestem, prickly pear cactus, purple coneflower, blazing star, rattlesnake master and YOU. . .
and violets. our members and supporters!
We plan to share this special place with the public, with a goal of opening it in
2021. In the meantime, we are celebrating 30 years of land conservation at vari-
ous member events throughout this year, and our May 5 “Evening on the Bluffs” Thank you!
will offer attendees a sneak preview of White River Bluffs.
11 | Spring 2020We are pleased to thank the following donors who generously supported conservation right here in
Central Indiana with their support of the Central Indiana Land Trust during fiscal year 2019.
(January 1 – December 31, 2019)
Conserver Randall Juergensen and Tony Warmus Eco Logic
($7,500+) Keller and Keller LLC Everence Foundation, Inc.
Anonymous (2) Griffith Family Foundation
Nancy and Jim Carpenter Advocate Edward and Elizabeth Frazier
Central Indiana Community Foundation ($2,500-$4,999) GoodCoin Foundation
Duke Energy Foundation Anonymous C. Perry Griffith Jr.
Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund Ambre Blends Herriman and Keeler
Kristin and Mike Fruehwald Thomas Betley Tom Hulvershorn
The Glick Fund, A CICF Fund Betley Foundation Inc. Johnson County Community Foundation
Holladay Properties Eleanor F Bookwalter Pam and Gary Jursik
Charitable Lead Trust Kohl’s
The John H. Holliday and Phyllis B.
Holliday Charitable Remainder Unitrust Elizabeth Chamberlin Carol and Robert Kortman
Robert R. and Gayle T. Meyer Family Fund, Fidelity Charitable Will Lonnemann
a fund of Central Indiana Community Barbara and Irvin Goldblatt The Lotus Fund, a fund of the
Foundation Brian and Michelle Muckerheide Indianapolis Foundation
National Philanthropic Trust Orvis Sporting Traditions Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maurath
Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Plews Shadley Racher and Braun John Krauss and Marnie Maxwell
Foundation, Inc.
Peter Racher and Sarah Binford The McKee Foundation
PK Partners
Resort Condominiums International LLC Barbara Miller
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Mark and Becky Ristow Elizabeth and Steve Mueller
Jamie Schulte
Samuel B. Sutphin and Kerry Dinneen Community Health Network, Inc.
Herbert Simon Family Foundation
Larry and Merrily Nilles
Stephen and Catherine Simon
Sponsor Grace and Scott Norris
SPM Foundation, Inc.
($1,000-$2,499) John and Linda Norton
Michael Surak
Amos Butler Audubon Society Marianne Price
June K. Swango Fourth Charitable
Robert and Jennie Beth Baker Myrta Pulliam
Remainder Trust
The Benevity Community Impact Fund Judith Reasoner
Leonard and Kathryn Betley Scott and Dottie Rouse
Steward
Mark and Shelley Blakely Jenny and Charles Schalliol
($5,000-$7,499)
Heather Bobich Schwab Charitable Fund
Blue River Community Foundation
Joe and Velda Boenitz John Sumner and Rebecca Lomax-Sumner
Mary T. Bookwalter Trust
Mary Bookwalter and Jeff Stant Houston and Ginger Swenson
Curt and Lynn DeVoe
Aman and Susan Brar Target
Eleanor Dickson Frenzel Family Charitable
Lead Trust David and Marta Carter US Charitable Gift Fund
The Louis S. Hensley, Jr Family Joshua and Erica Christie Richard Van Frank
Foundation Inc. Crystal Spring Farm, Inc Karen and Mike Wade
Meredith and Kathleen Hull Mr. and Mrs. William Ditzler
Thomas and Priscilla Johnson Bill and Jane DuMond
12 | Spring 2020Partner
($500-$999)
Anonymous
William and Martha Batt
David and Kara Benson
Jon and Rachel Black
Christine N. Carlson
Cliff and Carrie Chapman
Craig and Ginger Chapman
Deborah and Jeffrey Christie
Jeff and Doris Davenport
Jack and Connie Douglas
Network for Good
Judy Gripp
Ted Harris Red trillium
Joseph and Ellen Hawkins Photo by Dick Miller
Kenneth and Krisztina Inskeep
Barbara and Paul Jablonski Steve and Mary DeVoe Matthew Roesch
Lori Kaplan Cathleen F. Donnelly and Lamont Hulse Bill Rosenbaum and Mimi Brittingham
Land Trust Alliance Rachel and Nick Eble Charles R. Rubright
Richard and Ellen Miller Dean and Joann Felker Nick Runnebohm
Edward Murray Hancock County Community Foundation Mike and Keeter Sechrist
Alexander and Shiv O’Neill Dr. Jim Gammon Jerrold Simon
Paul Overhauser Sally and John Gardner Alexander and Christine Smith
Stephanie Paine Crossin Charles and Barbara Sue Grahn Lou and Bill Stanley
Jane Paine Ron and Tonekka Hall State Employees’ Community Campaign
Evaline H. Rhodehamel Kathleen Hartman Andrew and Melissa Stokely
Daniel and Janice Rice Hendricks County Community Foundation Steve Van Zant
Joel Samson Judith Houser Lawrence and Nancy VanArendonk
Phil G.D. Schaefer Indiana Humanities Cheryl Wilfong
Phil Schlanger and Natalie Cline Indy Brew Bus
Gretchen and Richard Spaulding Ellen M. Jacquart and Henry H. Huffman Supporting
Ann Strong and Harry Wade Ralph and Betty Jersild Member
Robert Thomas Jewish Federation of Greater ($100-$249)
Drew White Indianapolis, Inc. Anonymous (2)
Carl and Laurel Zangerl-Salter Stacy Cachules and Matt Kleinert Susan and Andrew Appel
Debra L. McConnaha and Kirk A. Mackay James Armstrong
Friend Brett and Judi McKamey The Jeffery D. Arnold and Christine
($250-$499) Kevin McKelvey Burton Arnold Charitable Gift Fund
Anonymous Kevin K. McKinney Charitable Fund, a fund Brian and Jennifer Atkinson
Kenneth and Donna Almon of Central Indiana Community Foundation John and Joyce Bacone
Kathy and Bill Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKinney Jeff Barnd
Jeffrey Bellamy Sheri Molnar Stephen R. Beck
Suzanne Blakeman David and Elvera Muckerheide Rick and Maryellen Bein
Kathy and Charles Brinkman David Murray Lisa Benjamin
Lee and Pat Casebere Matt and Nita Orth Raymond and Mary Benson
Dick and Carole Darst John and Heather Pankhurst Vaughn Bidwell
Dolores Pieper
13 | Spring 2020Don and Ginger Bievenour John Jameson Cheryl Smolecki
Leslie Bishop and Jeff Hyman Edward Johnson Catherine and Will Snyder
Michael and Linda Bishop Judy and Gary Kawalek Ella Spreckelmeyer
Carolyn C. Black Diana Kemper Sara and Jerry Steckbeck
John C. Bloom and Raymond Leppert Bill and Dorrie Keyes Gavin Stephens
Chris Boardman James Kincannon Marla and Mark Tasch
Daniel and Traci Bray Richard and Anne Kohler Thomas D. Thibault, PhD
John and Catherine Bridge Dixie and Cliff Kunze Doug and Janet Valmore
Marilyn and Fred Bryant Catherine Lakin Frederic and Emily Vanbastelaer
Jesse and Judith Burnett Jhani Laupus Bill and Janet Wagner
Timothy and Melissa Calahan Carl Lindell Lynn and Ken Wakefield
Tom Carr Glenn and Jim Livers Karl Werner
Shawn Chase Amy MacDonell and Randy Shepard Scott Westphal and Carol Morotti
Adam and Molly Chavers Ruthann and Don MacPherson Dave and Swathi Williams
Larry and Kay Conrad Ted and Cindy Meyer Julianne Larson Wingate
KSM Consulting Don Miller and Jayne Langan D.R. Winkler
Shelley Criss Shawndra Miller and Judy Hostetler Marion Wolen
David Daniell Matthew and Christine Millis Cynthia Wright
Julie Dart Steven P. Morris Susan and Jerry Zanandrea
Robert C. and Susanna Degitz Leah Nahmias Paul Zeller
John C. Deprez and Lee Marks Robert and Carla Naum Mark and Sally Zelonis
Hillary and Brad Dick Mark and Joyce Newland
Debbie Draper Wayne and Polly Nicely Introductory
Deborah Duchmann John and Martha Jean Nusbaum Member
Kevin Etter Greg and Clare Oskay ($25-$99)
Marinelle Farlow Vince Pavlicek and Susan Cook
Joy and Dana Florestano David and Kathleen Prechtel Jeanie and Tom Adair
Wendy Ford Walt and Marilyn Prouty Sue Arnold
Geoffrey and Josephine Fox Ed Ranthun and Deborah Landerman Lynne Arrowsmith
Jeanette Frazier and Elcira Villarreal Dr. and Mrs. George F. Rapp Barbara A. Baker
Betsy K. Friedenberg Margaret M. Rapp Charitable Lead Trust Tiffany Baker
John Goss Susan Reed J. Douglas and Martha Bartlow
Nikhil and Rima Gunale Rich and Kristi Rejer Rev. Michael Bean
Jordin Hajek Stacey Roesch Natalie Boehm
William and Irene Hamaker Betty Root John and Beverly Bonsett
Marion Harcourt George B. Rose Tyler and Hannah Bouton
Kevin Hardie James E. Runnels Marsha and Leo Burkhardt
Dr. Alice Heikens Reta and Robert Rutledge Dr. Nancy Campbell
Dan and Beth Henkel David and Katherine Savage Stephen and Sharon Cavanaugh
Angela Herrmann and Susan Hyatt Liz and Philip Schallwig John Chapin
Janet M. Hock Samuel R. Schwartz Karma Chappell
Tom and Kathy Hohman Janet Hollis and Ron Selby Victor Childers
Janice Holley Carolyn Sharp Joe Collins
Linda and Victor Hunter James and Ruth Simmons Norma and Carl Crabiel
IBM International Foundation Katherine L. Simmons Amanda Cumming
Ruth Ann Ingraham Keith and Melinda Smedema Linda and Bob Daming
Tom and Nancy Inui Brian and Carla Smith Angelo Dattilo
14 | Spring 2020Rebecca and Thomas Dolan Gayle Moore Nancy M. Stark
Mary Wollitz-Dooley Robb Mork Rebecca Step
Scott and Jamie Douglas Patti J. Moss Tammy Stevens
David and Barbara Duncan David Niederhaus Myra Summerlot
Robert and Evelyn Duncan Tim and Ann Niednagel Chip Sutton
Carol and Ed Elrod Donna Ormiston Judith Holt Sutton
Stephen Enkema Francine Pemberton James and Tracy Swearingen
Mary and Lane Ferree Robert and Patricia Pfeifer Nancy Tatum
Cary Floyd Sharon Horvath and Andy Pike Denyse and Allen Thorpe
Barbara Foster William Pohley Nancy and George Tikijian
Susan Gerhart Joshua Pugh Scott Timmons
Kia Gillette James Todd
Karen and Richard Gotshall Ted and Sue Ulrich
Patricia Gotway Laurie Voss
Andrea Groner Max Ward
Brittany Haaland Richard Wathen
Kathleen Hagan Dr. Rosalind Webb
Mike and Leslie Hall Eric and Cynthia Williams
Stephanie Harris Jerry and Julie Williams
Jim Horton Traci and Carl Willis
Tom Hougham and Ann Betsy and George Wilson
Deutch Emily Anne Wood
Norman and Sara Hughes Joanna Woodruff
Marianne Husar Kay and George Yatskievych
Jamison Hutchins Susan Zellers
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