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CHICAGO ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
PEGGY NOTETBAERT NATURE MUSEUM

Annual Report 2015–2016

FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016

Celebrating 160 Years of Nature & Science

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dear Friends,

Susan D. Whiting, Chair The Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is, as always,
James C. Murray, Vice Chair a busy place! We have been celebrating our 160th anniversary with exciting new
Joyce M. St. Clair, Vice Chair exhibits and a record-setting year for the education department. This is a fitting way
Tasha R. G. Cruzat, Secretary to celebrate this anniversary: by continuing our legacy of education about nature and
Rich Hanson, Treasurer science, through innovative programs at the museum and in Chicago schools, exciting
public programs, traditional museum exhibitions, and Citizen Science initiatives.
Charles Barone We are the oldest museum in Chicago, always evolving to best serve our audiences,
Nadalie Bosse but remaining true to our founders’ interest in the sciences. Fiscal year 2016 was
Dr. Joel S. Brown another spectacular year for the Nature Museum and we are pleased to share some
Timothy T. Buikema highlights through this annual report.
Leslie Henner Burns AWARDS AND RECOGNITION: In September, we were honored to be named the
Gregory C. Case Illinois Association of Museums (IAM) Leader Institution of the Year. Chief Curator
Christine Castellano Dr. Doug Taron was also named IAM’s Professional of the Year. In the spring, the
Sheila Clary American Alliance of Museums honored our Chicago Conservation Corps (C3)
Leslie A. Coolidge program with the Sustainability Excellence Award.
Sidney Dillard EDUCATION: The education team closed their busiest year ever, with 867 workshops,
Charles W. Douglas and nearly 45,000 students visiting the museum. Overall, our educators delivered more
Catherine Dowd than 78,000 hours of hands-on teaching—more than any other museum in the city!
Beth Ferreira EXHIBITS: This year, we opened the self-curated exhibit Weather to Climate: Our
Robert Frentzel Changing World. This exciting exhibit is the first in a multi-part series about climate
Regan Rohde Friedmann change, and received excellent reviews from both critics and visitors.
Donna Gustafsson VISITATION: The Nature Museum welcomed a record number of visitors this year,
David P. Hackett more than 307,000 people. Summer camp was full of nature-loving kids, and family
Peter Harrison programs were also well attended, with many enjoying sold-out success.
Michelle Notebaert Hawver BUTTERFLY BALL 18: The Butterfly Ball was our most successful in history, raising more
Frank Hogan than $2.2 million!
Nicola Halsall Idehen All of these accomplishments are thanks to the generous support of our members,
Rock Khanna donors, and the Chicago Park District on behalf of the people of Chicago. We are
Jim Kirk profoundly grateful for this ongoing generosity, as well as the passionate dedication of
Meredith Mendes our staff and volunteers. Thank you for your continued support!
Steve Merkin
Dr. James A. Montgomery Deb Lahey Susan D. Whiting
John Murphy President & CEO Chairman, Board of Trustees
Peggy Notebaert
Erin Ohlms
Lisa Pollina
Jay Porter
Dr. Michael Shea
Marianne Stanke
Lisa Brown Tribbett
Dr. Nancy Tuchman
Joan H. Walker
Brian Walls
Richard J. Williams
Colleen Zambole

LIFE TRUSTEES

Frank M. Clark
Thomas Cox
Dr. Paul Heltne
Judy Istock
Benjamin F. Lenhardt, Jr.
Cathy Osborn
Lowell I. Stahl

HONORARY TRUSTEES

George M. Covington
Laura Sudler

EX OFFICIO

Michael P. Kelly

A Legacy to 160TH ANNIVERSARY
Celebrate
We began our celebration of the 160th anniversary of the Chicago
1857In , the Chicago Academy of Academy of Sciences this year. As the oldest museum in Chicago, we
have a lot to celebrate.
Sciences was established as the first museum
of the West so that enthusiasts and experts The festivities started in January with Founders’ Week. We opened the
alike could study and share plant and animal vault to show off some of the 390,000 specimens from our scientific
specimens they collected. collections through an exciting pop-up exhibit on Chicago Explorers,
and hosted a museum-wide scavenger hunt. The celebration continued
Today, we continue to build on our during Founders’ Week 2017. With free admission for a week,
special activities, and a birthday bash, it was a wonderful recognition
legacy of natural history education at the of our history. Guests saw some of our oldest collection specimens
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (opened as well as some of the newest members of our living collections: the
in 1999) through exhibitions, collections, newly-emerged butterflies in the haven!
conservation research, public programs, and
education initiatives. At the Butterfly Ball in May, we were pleased to recognize longtime
trustee and friend of the museum Peggy Notebaert. She is not only
our namesake, but also one of the most dedicated champions of
our work connecting children and families to the natural world. Aon
and CEO Greg Case were also recognized with our 3rd annual
Award for Leadership in Science and Education. Dedicated trustees,
companies, and other stakeholders like these have truly propelled the
Nature Museum to become an integral part of Chicago’s education,
conservation, and cultural scene.

Follow our 1857 1863 1865 1868
rich history
throughout The Chicago Academy of Sciences The Academy decides to create a The museum opens to the public on Following damage from a
this annual is founded on January 13 by a museum based on the specimens January 1, housed in the Metropolitan fire, the Academy museum is
group of forward-thinking scientists, collected by Robert Kennicott, who is building at La Salle and Randolph Streets. moved to a new building on
report physicians, and business leaders.
named the first curator. Wabash Avenue.

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Education

WE PROVIDE MORE HOURS OF HANDS-ON TEACHING THAN ANY
OTHER MUSEUM IN CHICAGO.

Education has been a hallmark of the Chicago Academy of Sciences/
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum since its founding in 1857.
Throughout the years, our programs have evolved to best serve the
Chicago Public and Archdiocese Schools, and we offer more than 50
unique programs both in the museum and in community schools.

Students in our programs learn about Chicago’s natural environment
and how it directly impacts their lives. Every hands-on lesson is aligned
with the Next Generation Science Standards and features the Nature
Museum’s unique resources, from live animals to scientific collections.

This year, museum educators provided more contact hours with
students than any other museum in the city—that’s more than 78,000
hours of hands-on teaching! Our fifteen full-time school program staff
taught more than 50,000 students and 1,700 teachers from over
500 Chicago-area schools.

Science on the Go, our flagship education program that takes
educators to schools all over the city, celebrated its 26th anniversary.
Its continued success led to the creation of our School Science
Partnership (SSP) program. SSP creates a culture of science learning in
schools by combining all of the Nature Museum’s education offerings.
From professional development workshops and lessons modeled in
the classroom, to field trips here at the Nature Museum, SSP is a fully
grant-funded program that has become a key way that the Nature
Museum fulfills its educational mission.

1869 1871 1893 1894

The new museum opens to the The Great Chicago Fire On Halloween, the Academy opens its The global scope of the Field Museum,
public, shaping the institution’s destroys the museum and collec- new museum, the Matthew Laflin Memorial created following the Columbian Exposition,
educational focus and commitment tions, but the founders press on. convinces the Academy to focus on local
as a community museum. Building in Lincoln Park, to the public. natural history and science education.

1899

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Museum IN FISCAL YEAR 2016, THE NATURE MUSEUM SET A NEW ATTENDANCE
Experience RECORD OF 307,660 VISITORS.

The Chicago Academy of Sciences opened a museum a mere eight
years into its existence, and has been creating exhibits ever since.
In March, we launched our newest self-curated exhibit, Weather to
Climate: Our Changing World, to the delight of Nature Museum
guests. The hands-on, interactive stations showed visitors the science
behind climate change, and explored how it is affecting human
and animal communities around the world. The weather theme was
spread throughout the museum, starting with the spectacular umbrella
installation in the lobby and Cannon the Bison’s bright yellow raincoat.

The Chicago Tribune review said, “Count the Peggy Notebaert
Nature Museum as one entity that is doing something about the
weather, rather than, like most of us, complaining about it…
Weather to Climate does a good job of making its information
accessible without preaching.”

Throughout the year, visitors enjoyed many other exhibits, ranging from
cartoons to photography. Peanuts…Naturally highlighted the recurring
environmental themes that appeared in Charles M. Schulz’s lovable
comics. Dramatic storm photography by David Mayhew quickly
became visitor favorites.

1911 1915 1915 1933

The Academy establishes a The Academy leads field trips The Academy creates dioramas— Academy research expeditions around
Children’s Library, to “promote to local nature sites, as well realistic displays of animals in the U.S., as well as closer to home, lead
science education and engage their native habitats. to the founding of state and national
young people.” as teacher training programs, parks to protect natural resources.
1900 lectures, and films. 1949

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Public PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE & SCIENCE.
Engagement
Since its founding 160 years ago, the Nature Museum has always
been a place to experience nature in the middle of the city. The public
engagement team is our touch point with the community, helping to
strengthening connections to the world of nature and science. From
bird walks around North Pond led by local ornithologists to hands-on
“Critter Connections” with native animals, the diverse offerings provide
something for everyone.

This year, many of our family-favorite programs sold out in record time.
Perennial programs like Tea with the Turtles and Bugapalooza give
visitors the opportunity to get up close to our living collections and
experience real science and conservation. Nature on Tap, our light-
hearted environmental program for adults, also became the date night
destination for Chicago’s nature-loving adults.

C3—the Chicago Conservation Corps—has made the Nature
Museum a hub for sustainability action in Chicago. In fact, the
program won the Sustainability Excellence Award from the American
Alliance of Museums this year! Now in its 10th year, C3 has trained
more than 670 Chicagoans to lead sustainability projects in every
ward of the city. Recent projects have included home weatherization
workshops, native plant installations, and recycling projects of all
types, from wine corks to electronics.

1950 1957 1960 1970 1987 1989

Dickinson Hall opens as a public The Academy revitalizes its exhibits Lectures begin to focus less on Revised mission statement under-
lecture space. The National Science and expands education and outreach animals and taxonomy, and scores a commitment to scientific
Foundation supports evening programs to further focus on Midwest more on environmental issues literacy for all ages, particularly
lectures twice a week. ecology and Chicago conservation. and urban biodiversity. with a hands-on approach.

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Biology & THROUGHOUT OUR HISTORY, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON LOCAL SPECIES
Conservation HAS BEEN A PILLAR OF OUR WORK.

Since 1857, the Chicago Academy of Sciences has been a center
of local science—citizen science before the term was even invented!
This year, we expanded one of our key programs, the Illinois Butterfly
Monitoring Network (IBMN). Now monitoring more than 100 local
sites, IBMN volunteers share best-practice protocols with groups across
the country.

Chief Curator Dr. Doug Taron was honored as the Professional of
the Year by the Illinois Association of Museums. Our research on
vulnerable local butterflies has been successful and even expanded
to include several new species. Doug also published an article on
monarchs in the Annals of the Entomological Society of America.

Visitors know and love our baby Blanding’s turtles. These endangered
turtles are here at the museum for a “head start,” so they have a better
chance of survival in the wild. This year, we released 98 young turtles
in local forest preserves, and have a new batch of hatchlings to raise.

Through grant funding and volunteer efforts to digitize our scientific
specimen records, our collections are now fully catalogued. This
assists in making our collections available to researchers worldwide,
and we are working to upload the data to publicly available
databases. Scientific collections act as a library of life on Earth,
allowing researchers to learn from the important data each specimen
contains, even those dating years before our founding,160 years ago.

1990 1994 1999 2001

Museum educators bring science to the Having outgrown the Laflin building, the After several years of construction, Butterfly conservation work begins,
schools through the Science on the Go Academy begins talks with the Chicago Park the Academy opens the new working with the Swamp Metalmark
program, which is still active today. District about constructing a new building. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. and Silver-bordered Fritillary.

2004

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Butterfly Ball

THE 18TH ANNUAL BUTTERFLY BALL RAISED A RECORD-SETTING $2.2 MILLION.

The tremendously successful Butterfly Ball was held on a warm night
in early May. From cocktails around the museum to the lively awards
ceremony, guests enjoyed raising money to support the Nature
Museum’s essential education initiatives. BizBash.com listed the Ball as
the #6 must attend gala in Chicago, and more than 700 community
leaders agreed!

Led by co-chairs Leslie and John Burns, Ann and Greg Jones, Holly
and Matt Maloney, and Julie and Jim O’Connor, the entire evening
was a beautiful and fun way to connect people to the world of nature
and science. As part of our 160th anniversary, the Ball program
recognized Nature Museum namesake Peggy Notebaert and her long
dedication to the institution. Aon CEO Greg Case received the 3rd
annual Award for Leadership in Science and Education.

The lively paddle raise supported our innovative education programs,
including School Science Partnerships. This fully funded, year-long
program supports best practices in science education for an entire
school. We are so grateful to everyone who took part in this magical
evening and look forward to next year.

2006 2008 2012 2015 2017

The education department revamps The first of many self-curated Digital inventory of the Native plants transform the On January 13, the Chicago
the Science Teaching Network exhibits, Lawn Nation, opens museum’s collections area around the museum into a Academy of Sciences / Peggy
and professional development to the public. is completed. model prairie and savannah.
opportunities for teachers. Notebaert Nature Museum
2005 celebrates its 160th anniversary!

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Financials Annual Contributions

YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 FISCAL 2016 FISCAL 2015 The Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum would like to recognize and thank those supporters
who contributed between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016. Your generosity helps to fund the institution’s various education and
RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS AMOUNT PERCENTAGE AMOUNT PERCENTAGE conservation initiatives, and we are tremendously grateful for your support.

REVENUES $ 1,154 18.8% $ 1,087 17.7% $100,000+ Sue and Gary Lytle John VanderLinden and
Public Support 3,299 53.8% 2,984 48.7% Leslie and John Burns‡ Marc Miller and Chris Horsman John Butler, Jr.
Contributions 1,057 17.3% 925 15.1% Peggy and Dick Notebaert Alvaro Ramos and
Contracts and Grants Earned 322 321 Erika and Jonathan Vogel
Admissions 861 5.2% 809 5.2% $25,000–49,999 Patricia Gibbons Patty and Dan Walsh
Other Earned Income 5 14.1% 4 13.2% Anonymous* Michael Schaeffer and Maria Wynne
Investment Income 0.1% Charlie and Susan Keiffer Barone
$ 6,699 0.1% $ 6,129 Regan and Philip Friedmann Michelle Maton $100–249
Total Operating Revenue 100.0% Judy and Verne Istock Moira and Scott Stein
100.0% Dr. Douglas J. Taron and Judith Anderson
EXPENSES $10,000–24,999 Jonathan Assell
Program Services $ 4,503 78.7% $ 3,946 68.9% Ilse Friend* Mr. Leon Halloran April Brazell and Donald Santoski
Management and General 1,202 21.0% 1,281 22.4% Deborah and John Lahey Kristopher Brown
Fundraising 646 11.3% 497 Lisa and Charles Tribbett $500–999 Carolyn and Ryan Clark
8.7% Brian Walls Page and John Cowles
Total Operating Expenses $ 6,352 100.0% $ 5,724 Marlene and Richard Williams Sheila and Robert Berner Laurie and Bruce Davidson
100.0% Dr. Joel Brown and Joanne and Peter Fischer
405 $5,000–9,999 Heather Fleitz
Gain From Operations 347 694 Beth and Tim Buikema Ms. Jean Powlesland Gwendolyn and John Gage
Depreciation Expense 680 $ (289) Diane and Charles W. Douglas Tasha and Edward Cruzat Paul Gearen
Net Operating Loss $ (333) Jennifer and Bob Frentzel Jill Doub and Brad Esposito Dawn and Eddie Gershman
Donna and Anders Gustafsson Susie and Tony Ellis Ernie Gibble and Karen Weigert
NON-OPERATING ITEMS (158) (19) Kelly and David Hackett Valerie and Michael Foradas Paul Herbert
Other Non-operating Income (Expense) $ (491) $ (308) Anita and Ray Hartshorne Anne and L. Hall Healy, Jr. Vicky and John Hoover
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Meredith W. Mendes and Janice Honigberg Jacqueline Johnson
$ 10,354 Dr. Keren Horn and Charles Katzenmeyer
Total Unrestricted Net Assets at June 30 $ 9,863 Michael Levitin Dr. Mary Kearney and
Results in 000s Joyce and Sean St. Clair Dr. Meyer Horn
Joan and George Walker John Kemnitz Mr. James Kearney
Sharon and Peter Walton Laurie and Lew Leibowitz Diane and Alejandro Longoria
Colleen M. Zambole Adele and Roland Martel John Meeks and Susan Benner
Thomas Mattingly Steven Minisini and Jennifer Chow
$1,000–4,999 Lowell I. Stahl Donna Motherway
Jill Allread and Pam Freese‡ Karl Vogel Sarah and Francisco Pedraza
Anne and Ray Belz Rebecca and David Perry
Christine Castellano $250–499 Mari Philipsborn and Eric Terman
Sheila and James Clary Ron Reid and
Annemette and Henrik Clausen Ivana and Vladimir Andrejevic
Erin and Alex Cohen Jane Baldwin Seretha Matthews Reid
Leslie A. Coolidge Chad Coker and Mark Ward Warner A. Rosenthal
Maureen and Thomas Cox William Conlon and Manisha Shah
David Grossman and Judith and Steven Shelton
Patsy Habicht Sienna Singer
Katherine Tomford Quinn and Robert Delaney Sue and Bill Smilie
Marguerite Hark Virginia and Howard Hight Kartika Sujdak
Nicola and Francis Idehen‡ Gaye Hill Susan and James Thompson
Cindy and Benjamin Lenhardt Mary and Robert Khoury Mary Welsh
Dottie and Al Kugel Julie and Martin Wolf
JoAnn and Bill Kunkel Barbara and Robert Zaniolo
Lisa M. Marshall
Dr. George B. Rabb
Laura and Patrick Saletta
Sara and Joseph Shacter
Arden and Charles Small

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Annual Contributions continued

UNDER $100 Lorna and Evan Gladstone Kim Mearhon Amber Vasquez IN-KIND GIFTS $5,000–9,999
Mary and John Greenwald Kristen and Richard Miller Janelle Vreeland and Anonymous
Mohammad Amoudi Leroy Griffin Jr. Dr. James A. Montgomery and $1,000+ William J. Clancy Foundation
Mike Ander Antonio Guerrero Matthew Graybiel Cabot Creamery Cooperative Edelman
Eric Anderson and Jamie Nelson The Harbin Family Deanna Montgomery Bronna Wasserman and Goose Island Beer Company Jack and Goldie Wolfe
Kevin G. Anderson Seth Harper and Libby Bachhuber William Moressi Laughlin Constable
Nick Anderson Patricia and Jeffrey Heh Robert W. Morton Kenneth Seeskin Public Communications Inc. Miller Fund
Sara Arnas Jennifer and Andres Hernandez John H. Mullen Keegan C. White Sidley Austin, LLP NobleCause, an anonymous
Zack Ater Vincent Hillery and Emily and Sean Mullin Michael Wiletzky and Solomon Cordwell Buenz
Jane and John Balaban Luigi H. Mumford Swirlz Cupcakes donor within the GiveWell
John Bannon Marianne Grabowski James Naughton Shibani Baluja Susan D. Whiting Community Foundation
Sandra Barnett-White Alex Hlavacek and Brendan O’Handley Rhoda Williams ZipCar, Inc. Patagonia
Rachel Barton Pine Izabel and Tony Olson Pat Wozny
David Bild Karen Andersen Paul Palumbo and Lisa Spelhaug Stefanie Wright UNDER $1,000 $1,000–4,999
Jaime Blakesley David Hoambrecker and Cards Against Humanity Big Lots
Matheu E. Bourque Liliana Pardo and Timothy Anderson CrossTown Fitness The Burt's Bees Greater Good
Timothy Broniec Shira Belenke Clarence Parham and Fleet Feet
Jennifer Burch Jacquelynn Holcomb DONORS TO THE COLLECTIONS Kind Foundation
Lauren and Tyler Burns Lindsay Hurth Ivette Sosias April Anderson Massage Envy The Chicago Community Trust
Dawn Butler Richard S. Jackson, Jr. Stanley Parzen and Paul and Mary Jo Arndt Collection McCormick Bridgehouse & McKee Family Foundation
Alexa and Robert Calabro Douglas Jackson Joel A. Cuffman Mid North Association
Armando Carranza Gusare Jacobson Lynne Raimondo Dunn-Palmer Herbarium, Chicago River Museum Shure Incorporated
David Carrasquillo Gauri Kapoor Frederic Pearson Motivate International, Inc. Vanderpoel Conservation
Rashid Carter Annie Pencki University of Missouri Nissan-USA
Tamara and David Castro and Shravan Chopra Shannon Phillips Jessica J. Hellman Laboratory, Janine and James Piechowski Foundation
John Chandler Holly Katz Robert Poe and Emily Witherall The Rebuilding Exchange
Tom Cholewa and Frances Sisul Rachel Katzman Joe Poremba and Kelly Orrock University of Notre Dame SoPrime Entertainment UNDER $1,000
Eun Ji Chung Anna and Tayfun Kazaz Kristen Pratt Kevin Wilson Whole Foods Market DePaul AmazonSmile
Sandy and Michael Collins Linda and Joseph Keller Rebecca Pruim Ellen Wood Stephen W. & Susan M. Baird
Terry Cook Linda Keller Julie Quigley CORPORATE, FOUNDATION, &
Hilda Curiel-Tran Maja and Enes Kenjar Paul Quintas IN MEMORY OF Foundation
Betty Curylo Kathy and Justin Kessler Kevin Riley and Phillip Rutherford Dorothy Schaal GOVERNMENT GIFTS Alvin H. Baum Family Fund
Cassandra DeBoard Charles Kiser and Dawn and Edward Roberts Hua's Oriental Center
John Dillon Elvia Rodriguez from Sue and Bill Smilie $100,000+ IBM Corporation
Jacqueline J. Dupon Magdalena Arguelles Ana Roeney Paula Trienens Chicago Park District Jewish Federation of Metropolitan
Abigail Dye Maria Kolb Sharon Rolek Micole Foundation
Sarah Edwards Michael Komasinski and Meri and Michael Ryabik from Howard Trienens Chicago
Toby Efferen and Shilpa Reddy Margaret Ryan and Augie Ochoa $50,000–99,999 Leonard Family Charitable
Alicia and Rubin Ervin IV Heather Evans Kristen and David Saad IN HONOR OF The Brinson Foundation
Maria Severiano Espinoza Mary Kopka Tara Sabol Chuck and Diane Douglas The John D. and Catherine T. Foundation
Joy Evans Lindsey Krenn Maria and Nicholas Salmon RMS Triad Productions
Adrienne Eynon Erica Krimmel Bob Schaefer from Frenchye Bush MacArthur Foundation
Christine Fairbairn Jason Krohn and Joy Schochet and Jonathan Green Judy Istock Motorola Solutions MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES
Tim Fidler and Sally and Steve Schwartz Polk Bros. Foundation The Allstate Corporation
Michelle Martin-Krohn Stephanie and Jarrett Sidaway from Ellen and Paul Gignilliat Aon Corporation
Gaea Gomez Fidler Sandra Lancaster Gloria and Martin Silverman Ann and Greg Jones $25,000–49,999 Cardinal Health
Shirley Kenneth Flesch Richard Landgraff Annapurna Singh Helen Brach Foundation Illinois Tool Works Foundation
Jamie and Chris Forberg Kurt Larsen Michael Siurek and Amanda Felt from Anonymous Searle Funds at The Chicago Ingredion
Paul Francuch Allen Lawrance Doris Mendez Slaven Elizabeth Pruett The Northern Trust Company
Michael Frankenstein and Jill and John Levi Barbara and Don Smetzer J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Community Trust
Han Han Li Amanda Smith Foundation
Mary Slowey James Liebenson Eileen and Karl Soderstrom Glen Tullman $10,000–24,999
Susan and Paul Freehling Robert Lifton and Carol Rosofsky Kathy Stromski Crown Family Philanthropies
Paige Freeman-Ponder Merrily Lockwood Sally and John Sullivan Marc Miller Discover Financial Services
Nate Fremont Julie and Daniel Long Michael Szurich from April Brazell and John R. Halligan Charitable Fund
Eric Frey and Michelle Hartnett SuAnne and Jim Lopata Pat Tally Donald Santoski PNC
James Fuhr and Mirela Vesa Mike Lowe Clifford Trahan and Rose Pest Solutions
Martina Garza Killian Madden Nature Lovers in my Family State Farm Companies Foundation
Julie L. Gentes Maureen Maher-Pendry Margherita Bernardi-Trahan from Betty Curylo Wrightwood Neighbors Association
Julie Malaga Alex Tzallas
John Marte Lyndon Valicenti Ellen and Ben Rose
Shawn Mayberry from Daniel V. Tierney
Scot McIver
Charles Tribbett
from Maria Wynne

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Butterfly Ball Contributions

MONARCH SPONSORS J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Edelman $2,500–9,999 Pat Canning Melissa and Devon Patterson
The Allstate Corporation Foundation Marchelle and Don Goens Betsy and David Bradley Leslie A. Coolidge Paul Pezza
Aon Michelle and Bruce Hawver Leslie and John Burns Regine and Rick Corrado Michelle Rabkin and Paul Pinto
Exelon Anne and Chris Reyes Jenner & Block LLP Neal Campbell Erna and John DeJoris Cariann and Scott Rice
Michael and Jacky Ferro, RoundTable Healthcare Partners Loop Capital Markets LLC Christine Castellano Merritt and Adam DeWitt Mary and Richard Ryan
Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Loyola University Chicago Challenger, Gray, Christmas, Inc. Gina and Daniel Dickinson Meg and Matt Sauer
Sun-Times Foundation/The McNamara Purcell Foundation Beth and Joao Ferreira Sidney and Mulbe Dillard Amy and Richard Schuyler
Chicago Community Trust Foundation Miniat Jennifer and Bob Frentzel Jeanne and John Ettelson Ross Shelleman
ITW Salesforce Morgan Stanley Donna and Anders Gustafsson Paula and Geno Fernandez Nancy Shields
Ann and Greg Jones, Carole and John Sandner, Gail and Joe Moss Kelly and David Hackett Maureen and Tom Fitzgerald Douglas Shuma
The Edgewater Funds Lisa and John Murphy Sarah and Peter Harrison Kim and Leo Flynn Sue and Bill Smilie
Motorola Solutions CME Group Erin and Todd Ohlms, Nicola and Francis Idehen Valerie and Michael Foradas Sedra and Byron Spruell
The Northern Trust Company Sidley Austin LLP Leslie and Jacopo Leonardi Cheryl and Zed Francis Joyce and Sean St. Clair
Peggy and Dick Notebaert Rhonda and Scott Swanson, PNC JPMorgan Chase & Co. Janice and Steve Merkin Regan and Philip Friedmann Marianne Stanke and
Cathy and Bill Osborn Lisa and Charles Tribbett, Walter M. Oliver Marc Miller and Chris Horsman Glenn Gerber
Zurich American Insurance Solomon Cordwell Buenz Cindy and Michael O’Connor Diane E. Golan James Trofimuk
Company Russell Reynolds Associates Sylvester Construction Services, Inc. Erin and Todd Ohlms Lori Goltermann Jessica and Erik Steffensen
Howard J. Trienens, in memory of Joan and George Walker Jim Olson Sabrina and Antonio Gracias Effie and Tim Stojka
VICE CHAIR SPONSORS Walsh Construction Company Jay Porter and David Smith Kerri and Paul Hagy Ted Strand
Abbott Laboratories Paula Trienens Marlene and Richard Williams Mary Beth and Thomas Richards Diana and Thomas Hall Donna and Barry Sylvester
Anonymous, in honor of Susan D. Whiting Robin and Mike Zafirovski Lauren and Steven Scheibe Rich Hanson Dr. Douglas Taron and
Wintrust Financial Corporation Karen and Dave Zucker Pamela and Joseph Sciarrotta Cynthia and Jay Henderson
Ann Jones Robert Sherman and Elizabeth Holland Mr. Leon Halloran
BDO USA, LLP BENEFACTORS PADDLE RAISE Jennifer and Stanley Janowiak Celeste Troon and
Leslie and John Burns BMO Harris Bank Barbara Bradford David Kahnweiler
Rita and John Canning Deloitte LLP $10,000+ Scott Silverman Stephanie and Peter Keehn Dominick Vetrano
CDW Peggy and Stephen Diamond Charlie and Susan Keiffer Barone Cynthia and Michael Smith Molly and Jeff Keller Dr. Jeff Vender and
Crown Family Philanthropies Goldman, Sachs & Co. Anna and Greg Brown Deborah and Kelly Stonebraker Manisha and Rakesh Khanna
Katy and Jim Dicke Kelly and David Hackett, Mamie and Greg Case Lisa and Charles Tribbett Gary Kohn and Susan Barry Mrs. Barbara Vender
Ernst & Young Larry and Judy Cohen Foundation Boyd Whiting Denise and Gregory Landis Sharon and Peter Walton
Regan and Phil Friedmann Baker McKenzie Diane and Charles W. Douglas Marlene and Richard Williams Stacey and Nils Larsen Dorothy and Edward Wehmer
Katie and Brent Gledhill Deb and John Lahey Michelle and Bruce Hawver Heidi Lawton Amy and Andrew Wells
Kenneth C. Griffin Kate and Jim Murray Judy and Verne Istock $1,000–2,499 Elizabeth and John Lewis Melissa and Tim Wichman
Grosvenor Capital Management The PrivateBank Deborah and John Lahey Chris Abbinante Dr. Anat Madanes and Julie and Martin Wolf
Donna and Anders Gustafsson Richard & Ellen Sandor Family Kate and Jim Murray Jill Allread Cynthia Yazdi and
Judy and Verne Istock Peggy and Dick Notebaert Laura and Phil Bierman Mr. Amos Madanes
Gretchen and Jay Jordan Foundation Cathy and Bill Osborn Stephen Braat and Linda McFall Roger Wozniak
KPMG LLP Cece and Tom Ricketts Chere and Ken Meyers Kimberly Yordon
Holly and Matt Maloney, SPONSORS Barbara Speer Michelle Austin Andrew Miller and Gregory Yuovsky
Lisa and Jeffrey Aronin Star Family Foundation Dr. Joel Brown and Robin and Mike Zafirovski
GrubHub Betsy and David Bradley Kim and Greg Wasson Meghan McKinney Amy and John Zern
Joanie and Andy McKenna Christine and Gianna Castellano Susan D. Whiting Ms. Jean Powlesland Lynne and Frank Modruson Karen and David Zucker
McKinsey & Company Chicago Bulls Beth and Tim Buikema Alexandra Molloy
John A. Miller, North American Citadel Maree Bullock Eileen Murphy
Colliers International Liam Caffrey and Daryl and David Nelms
Corporation Tasha and Edward Cruzat
Daryl and David Nelms CS Associates, Inc. Nicole Canning
DePaul University
Catherine and Patrick Dowd,

Dowd & Dowd

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Butterfly Ball Contributions

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$500–999 UNDER $500 Helen Brach Foundation Richard and Ellen Sandor Family Butterfly Ball Committee
John Aalbregtse Dr. Joel Brown and Foundation
Rene Alphonse David Anmano CO-CHAIRS Holly and Matt Maloney
Danielle and Ben Austen Barbara Brown Ms. Jean Powlesland Ross Shelleman
Michael Tony Bosley Ryan Cadney Rosemarie and Dean Buntrock Jacqueline and Matthew Simon Leslie and John Burns Julie and Jim O’Connor
Nadalie Bosse and Larry Nettles John Chandler Frenchye Bush Karen L. Smilie
Dan Clark and Laurel Davis Butler Family Foundation Sue and Bill Smilie Ann and Greg Jones Kate Murray
Donna and Patrick Dillon Lenore and Douglas Cameron Vicky and Don Strumillo Peggy Notebaert
Arlene Malinowski Barbara Fahnstrom Mark Cannon Mark Tebbe and COMMITTEE MEMBERS Erin Ohlms
Angel M. Cuevas-Trisan Shanin Fuller Barbara E. Collins Nadalie Bosse Cathy Osborn
Vicky and Richard DuFour Matt Gibbons Sheyla Conforte Robin Loewenberg Tebbe Rita Canning Angie Sandner
H.C. Floyd Andre Hawkins Nelda Connors Daniel V. Tierney Christine Castellano Carole Sandner
Diane and Jeffrey Frisch Barbara and Alan Jirik Leslie A. Coolidge Glen Tullman Sheila Clary Raeanne Sarazen
Kelly and Kurt Gabouer Don Lowery Susan and Mark Dawson Cate and Frederick Waddell Leslie Coolidge Sue Smilie
David Hundley and Salvatore Marinello Steve Eisen James H. Wildman Tasha Cruzat Barbara Speer
Joe Martin Valerie and Michael Foradas William Wrigley Peggy Mathy Diamond Joyce St. Clair
Margaret Malone Dan Mayer Ellen and Paul Gignilliat Sidney Dillard Marianne Stanke
Mary Ann and James Hynes Graham McDannel Goldman, Sachs & Co. IN-KIND GIFTS Diane Douglas Donna Sylvester
Dr. Mary Kearney and Rita McLennon Sabrina and Antonio Gracias A. Marek Fine Jewelry Catherine Dowd Lisa Brown Tribbett
Paul V. Moceri Dr. Paul Heltne and Ann Sather Resturant Hon. Sara Feigenholtz Dr. Nancy Tuchman
Mr. James Kearney Dr. James A. Montgomery and Brown-Forman Beth Ferreira Joan Walker
John Kemnitz Ms. Jean Linsner Leslie and John Burns Jacky Ferro Susan D. Whiting
Gary Kohn and Susan Barry Mrs. Deanna Montgomery Bonnie Herman Calihan Catering Inc. Jennifer Frentzel Marlene Williams
Mary Lahey Amanda Pearlstein Illinois Tool Works Foundation Chicago Indoor Sports Regan Rohde Friedmann Colleen Zambole
Jason Longo Taylor Relich Jill and Jaime Javors The Chicago Sun-Times Donna Gustafsson
Romana Malinowski Christine Rosa Diane and Thomas Judge daVinci Group Ltd. Kelly Hackett
Robert McGuire Kim Shepard Stephanie and Peter Keehn Event Creative Sarah Harrison
Rachel and Robert McGuire The Honorable Thomas Tunney Keller Family Foundation Tim Flynn Michelle Hawver
Charlotte and James Monhart Jessica Vogt Kathleen and Harrison Kennicott Goose Island Beer Company Nicola Halsall Idehen
The Northern Trust Company Sharmon B. Wilkinson Kathleen and Thomas Lanctot Harris Theater for Music and Judy Istock
Ellen and Gus Paloian Lawrence F. Levy Jill Javors
Dan Pekofske TICKETS AND DONATIONS Alex Lin and Susan Takacs Dance Manisha Khanna
Prairie Espresso The Alford Group Inc. Sue and Gary Lytle Dr. Ann Jones and Nicole Lacy
Monica and Patrick Rosen Jill Allread Dr. Anat Madanes and Deb Lahey
Doug Schmidt Ariel Investments Mr. Gregory K. Jones Joanie McKenna
Atul Singula Stephen W. & Susan M. Baird Mr. Amos Madanes Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants Meredith Mendes
Rachael Sinnen Marlowe Marlowe Gail Moss
Peggy and Mark Udelhofen Foundation Motorola Solutions Motorola Solutions
Dani and Daragh Watson Margaret and Kenneth Barnes Laura and Gregory Mutz North Pond Cafe
Ryan Webb The Howard B. Bernick Susan and Mark Neaman Peggy and Dick Notebaert
Beth White Nancy and Edward Polich Partytime Productions, Inc.
Colleen M. Zambole Foundation Power Construction Co. LLC Residence Inn Marriott
Sue and Gregory Besio Julie Quigley Sunrise Hitek
Vosges Haut-Chocolat

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Volunteers

Between July 2015 and June 2016, 229 dedicated volunteers contributed 11,575 hours of service to help the
Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum advance its mission of connecting people to
the world of nature and science. From tending live animals and monitoring the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven to assisting
with programs or in the scientific collections, our volunteers have great enthusiasm and expertise. Our sincerest thanks
to each and every volunteer, and especially to those who contributed 10 or more hours of service this year.

200+ HOURS 50–100 HOURS Ross Capaccio Kelly Walter
Cindy Gray Kathleen Allan Reka Cibron-Palmai Samantha Welker
Lorraine Kells Stuart Babcock Jenny Denton Chris Wellems
Vickie Lau Shlee Berry Erin Dunbar Jessica Weller
Myra Surin Joan Bledig Ashley Dyer Hannah Whitehurst
Nicole Dawson Brad Esposito Lauren Wyper
150–200 HOURS Mackenzie Drosd Lupita Ferguson Sarah Zirkelbach
Samantha Chapin Emily Dubicki Marisa Figge
Kerry Dixon Samantha Farmer Alexa French 10–20 HOURS
Ashley Hosmer Kelly Good Dennis Friedman Susan Benner
Nicole Johnson Nancy Harmon Guadalupe Garcia Sahara Bourgeois-Kuiper
Wing Suen (Sharon) Lau Anamaria Hernandez Stephany Graves Courtney Brobst
Selenia Murillo Hanna Karic Ana Hlavatovich Paula Calzolari
Michael Portala Alexandra Katich Samuel Hodgson Mary Carrell
Yvi Russell John Keating Charlene Hofsteadter Catherine Collins
Michael Schaeffer JoAnne Kempf Kat Kasatsky Martha Dellaria
Janet Swenson Rachel Kistinger Chelsea Kendall Jean Deven
Kevin Wilson Greg Landgraf Ashley Kleckner Ruthmarie Eisin
Tom Mattingly Kathy Kosabucki Kiana Ford
100–150 HOURS Katie Netti Michelle Lawniczak Brian Gomez
Kristen Anders Olivia Ottinger Rebecca Ludwigsen Janine Graziano
Lilyvette Barajas Lexi Padbury Christopher Mann Katie Hanson
Alan Barney Daniel Piquard Collin McCord Beth Heinemann
Jessica Bernstein Michael Randall Annemarie McDonald Liz Hootman
Claire Bolton Colleen Rathz Caitlin Mclaughlin Stephanie Hubacek
Judith Brenner Beth Remus John Meeks Michelle Iatropulos
Julianna Crisanti Harriet Russell Jon Meisenbach Rubina Isaac
Paul Francuch Molly Sadinski Robert Morton Nivedita Khobragade
Degen Gottlieb Stephanie Salerno Brin Quick Almeida Oeiveira Maria Eduarda
Marina Hanes Dick Scheiberle Chris Rademacher Erin McMahan
Victoria Hartanovich Kyle Schiber Andy Raftery Linda Montanero
Samuel Howes Ally Schultz Lisa Raimondi Samantha Perez
Dana Jensen Camilia Skowron Miriam Reyes Diana Pineda
Heather Kendall Stephany Virrueta Kelly Ryan Jane Roberto
Michael Kulczycki Robin Vitucci Valerie Sands Philip Rudolph
Ashley Leszkiewicz Krystyna Wazny Sarah Santarelli Trice Ryan
Carolyn Matsumoto Adam Weiskind Sabina Sayers Emma Sielaff
Allie McDavid Yvonne White-Morey Katy Schwartz Hillary Stifler
Walt Mellens Alan Zemsky Michael Simms Olivia Urbanski
Jackie Morice Lauryn Smith du Toit Betty Vandervest
Vickie Neims 20–50 HOURS Kyle Smith Meagan Westhoven
Julie Quigley Jane Baldwin Megan Tenenbaum
Jennie Strable Robert Bernstein Kristen Tessone
Robert Tomes Julia Bobo Sheri Thomas
Zahri Vafaee Jessica Bonomo Emma Trahey
Emily Zajecka Emma Caldwell Christina Villalobos
Daisy Virrueta

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Program Partners Museum Staff

We are proud to work cooperatively with a wide number of other organizations and individuals to advance our goals. Deborah Lahey
We thank our Fiscal Year 2016 Program Partners: President & Chief Executive Officer

43rd Ward Alderman Forest Preserve District of National Veterans Art BIOLOGY FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Michele Smith DuPage County Museum Doug Taron, PhD Sharon Walton
Chief Curator of the Chicago Academy of Sciences Vice President, Finance and Administration &
Active Transportation Alliance Forest Preserve District of Nature Conservancy Jamie Forberg Chief Financial Officer
Adler Planetarium Kane County North Branch Restoration Nate Fremont Zack Ater
After School Matters Seth Harper David Carrasquillo
Alaska Wilderness Forest Preserve District of Project Erica Krimmel Chad Coker
Alliance for the Great Lakes Lake County Northwestern University Allen Lawrance Mike Lowe
Archdiocese of Chicago Openlands Dawn Roberts Lisa Marshall
The Art Institute of Chicago Forest Preserve District of Patagonia Foundation Celeste Troon Kevin Riley
Beaks Birdhouse Will County Project Exploration Pat Wozny
Big Shoulders Fund SESYNC EDUCATION
Brookfield Zoo Forest Preserve District of John G. Shedd Aquarium Michelle Rabkin MUSEUM EXPERIENCE
Butterflies and Moths of Winnebago County Smart Chicago Senior Director, Education Alvaro Ramos
St. Mary's of Buffalo Grove Sarah Anderson Chief Curator of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum &
North America Friends of Bluff Spring Fen Student Conservation David Bild Vice President of Museum Experience
Center for Humans and Friends of the Chicago River Abigail Dye Matt Bourque
Golden Apple Foundation Association Antonio Guerrero Aramando Carranza
Nature Green City Market Sweet Water Foundation Lindsay Hurth Doug Jackson
Chicago Bird Collision Hive Chicago Augustus Tolton Holly Katz Jacqueline Johnson
Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Doris Mendez-Slaven Han Han Li
Monitors Catholic Academy Brendan O’Handley Scot Maciver
Chicago Botanic Garden Network University of Chicago, Shannon Phillips Peggy Ryan
Chicago Canoe and Kayak Illinois Department of Natural Rebecca Pruim
Chicago Community Trust Ci3 Game Changer Stephanie Sidaway PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Chicago Herpetological Resources Chicago Amanda Smith Jill Doub
Illinois Institute of Technology University of Illinois, Senior Director, Public Engagement
Society Chicago EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Annamarie Fadorsen
Chicago History Museum IPRO University of Illinois, Marc Miller Claire McPartlin
Chicago Ornithological Illinois Odonate Survey Urbana-Champaign Vice President, Chief Development & Marketing Officer Kristen Pratt
Intuit University of Minnesota, Sara Arnas Laura Saletta
Society Jr. Herpetological Group Monarch Lab John Bannon
Chicago Park District Lake County Openlands USDA Forest Service, Terry Cook As of June 30, 2016
Chicago Public Library Lincoln Park Conservancy International Programs Cassandra DeBoard
Chicago Public Schools Lincoln Park Zoo Division James Liebenson
Chicago STEM Pathways Loyola University Chicago U.S. Green Building Janelle Vreeland
McHenry County Council Keegan White
Cooperative Wildlife Discovery Center
Chicago Wilderness Conservation District Willowbrook Wildlife Center
Communities in Schools of Midewin National Tallgrass Xerces Society
Zooniverse
Chicago Prairie
DePaul University Midwest Society for Acoustic
Digital Youth Network
Fermilab Natural Areas Ecology
Field Museum of Morton Arboretum
Mozilla Foundation
Natural History Mozilla Science Lab
For All Systems Museums in the Park
Forest Preserve District of Namaste Charter School
National Park Service —
Cook County
Indiana Dunes
National Lakeshore

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