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2016 ANNUAL REPORT

building

friendships

that matter

life-changing friendships

2,144 life-changing friendships the way with a Big Brother or Big Sister. That’s why your support of Big Brothers Big Sisters is
were made this year at Big so essential. It’s the nearly half a million lives we’ve
Brothers Big Sisters of the As the region’s leading mentoring organization, we’re changed over the past 100 years. It’s the thousands of
Greater Twin Cities. focused on doing more for our community’s kids. This lives we’re changing today. It’s the innumerable lives
transitional year has given us the opportunity to sharpen that are still waiting to be changed.
That means 2,144 kids from our community are on the our focus; we’re serving more kids, making more of an
right path. Instead of skipping school, they’re making impact, and making that impact last even longer. We are deeply grateful for you and your support.
post-secondary plans. Instead of engaging in risky
behaviors, they’re playing basketball or hanging out We help Littles start envisioning a pathway to their future Michael Goar Ray Eby
at the library with their Bigs. Instead of feeling like “I successes. It starts small, with exposure to career options Chief Executive Officer Board Chair President
can’t,” they have a Big Brother or Big Sister who says, and field trips to workplaces. It gets bigger, with ACT prep
“Yes, you can. And I’m here to help.” courses and college tours. Along the way, Bigs and families P.S. Are you thinking about becoming a Big Brother or
are given tools to help their Littles turn their dreams into Big Sister? Hooray! And thank you! Call 651-789-2400
These life-changing friendships make a life-long diplomas. or email [email protected] and take the first
difference. step toward a life-changing friendship.
And it doesn’t end there.
The numbers prove it.
Once Littles graduate from high school we’re still there.
95% of mentored youth maintained or increased their Big Brothers Big Sisters helps Littles persist with their
scholastic competence, and 84% of Littles paired with post-secondary plans, or occasionally revise them. For a
a mentor by their freshman year and still matched at first-generation college student, every year they return to
the beginning of their senior year graduated from high college puts them that much closer to their diploma and
school. career, so we are with them on the whole journey.

And they are 100% more likely to have some fun along But there are more kids who need a Big Brother or Big
Sister. There is more we could be doing for our Littles.
There are opportunities to change more lives for the
better, forever.

What happens after just the who did we serve in 2016?
first year of 1-to-1 mentoring?
OUR LITTLES go to 464 OUR BIGS
9/10 different schools

Littles have better Top 5 Zip Codes 86% Volunteer Age Range
attitudes toward Youth of color
risky behaviors 55411
Top 5 Zip Codes
North Minneapolis
92,980 55455
55106
hours were volunteered in 2016. Minneapolis - Unversity Area
St. Paul - Payne-Phalen That amount of time donated is
55414
55412 equivalent to
Minneapolis - University Area
North Minneapolis $2,145,049!
55408
55407
Minneapolis - Uptown
South Minneapolis Powderhorn
55416
55117 Southwest Minneapolis

St. Paul - Como/Little Canada 55105

90% OUR MATCHES St. Paul - Macalester/Groveland

of Littles improved 52% 2,144
or maintained Matches
their scholastic of Littles are less
competence likely to skip That’s enough Bigs and Littles to fill up Saints Game & Picnic 180
school the State Theater, Guthrie Theater AND Winter Picnic
88% Postcards
46% Children’s Theater! Big Day at the U Exchanged
of Littles improved between School
or maintained of Littles are less Top 4 Highest Attended Activities Based Matches
parental trust likely to begin
using illegal 690 attendees
drugs
300 attendees
11
years 250 attendees

We have a pair that has 100 attendees Snowdaze Carnival at the University of MN
been matched for over
11 years! If this is what 1 OUR STAFF 18,474
year can do, just imagine
what greatness 11 years Satax! Match Support check-ins were

brings! 7 Hello! 1,079 completed by Match Support
Nyob zoo!
Bonjour! BACKGROUND Coordinators like Rob, Jayci, and Mai

CHECKS (pictured below)

Hola! were performed to ensure the
safest possible environment
BBBS staff proudly speak 7 for all children, volunteers,
different languages!
staff, interns, and board
members

What Does
Supporting BBBS

Mean To You?

We asked Michael Ballard, who supports BBBS through “Big Brothers Big Sisters has been as enriching for
monthly payroll deductions and has been a Big Brother since
2009, why he supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Twin me as it has been for my Little Brother Rummon,”
Cities. Here’s what he told us.
Michael Ballard, BBBS donor and Big Brother to Rummon
My name is Michael Ballard and I am a Big Brother, matched
with Rummon. I have loved my experience with my match
since day one, and I volunteered to be a Big knowing that
mentoring is one of the best ways of giving back to the
community in which I live.

BBBS does not ask for much, yet the organization has so much
to give. I fully support the organization’s goals and decided I
could make a financial contribution in addition to giving my
time to mentor. Starting with safety for the kids waiting to
be matched, BBBS asked to have a background check, which
involved a minimal cost to the program. I did not have to
think twice about covering this cost out of my own pocket,
and soon realized that it would take more than my time to
ensure this great organization had the resources to enrich the
lives of so many kids needing mentors.

I decided to make ongoing contributions through payroll
deduction, and designate my gift 100% to BBBS. It does not
take a lot, but I firmly believe that EVERY mentor should give
something beyond their time to their Little. In reality, BBBS
has been as enriching for me as it has been for my Little
Brother Rummon. Each year, I increased my giving to show
my support because I believe in the value of the program. I
always tried to “give until it hurts a little, then give a little bit
more.” I have never missed one dollar that I have given, just
as I have never regretted any hour I put into the match.

It does not take much to get started, so start something Big.

Thank you, Michael. We’re deeply touched by your story and
sincerely appreciate your many contributions to BBBS.

Rummon & Michael

Alyssa & Ianna

“Ianna is much more outgoing and
bubbly now,” Big Sister Alyssa

Even the biggest friendships start small.

Just ask Little Sister Ianna and Big Sister Alyssa. During their
four-and-a-half-year match, they’ve built a high-impact
relationship through lots of low-key activities.

Ianna and Alyssa enjoy watching movies, baking, taking
trips to the library and trying out daring new nail-art color
combinations. (Which fits in nicely while cookies are in the
oven or a film is getting started!)

Bonding over quiet activities has helped 12-year-old Ianna
build self-confidence and courage. At first Ianna was relatively
quiet and hesitant to try new things, Alyssa remembers. Today,
whether it’s tasting new foods, tackling a new recipe, or even
hunting for rocks on a beach, “Ianna is much more willing to
try new things and express her opinion now,” Alyssa noted.

Even though Alyssa “didn’t have too many expectations” when
she became a Big Sister, the experience has changed her, too.

“I get to try new things with Ianna,” she notes. “Being a Big
Sister is a great ‘excuse’ to do all kinds of things I wouldn’t
otherwise do.”

“It’s been four-and-a-half years, and we’re still finding so many
fun things to do together,” remarks Alyssa. “I’m in it for as long
as she likes hanging out with me…and I hope that’s a really
long time.”

Vivek & Xander

“When I met Xander, he barely came up
to my waist. Now he’s in driver’s ed!”
Big Brother Vivek

Big Brother Vivek says that 15-year-old Little Brother Xander is “so
smart, he’s just an amazing kid.”

He should know. These two were matched in 2009 and have spent
more than seven years together. “When I met Xander, he barely
came up to my waist. Now he’s in driver’s ed!” Big Brother Vivek
exclaims.

At first, it was all fun and games. “When Xander was younger, we
played golf, went to the batting cages or watched the Vikings. It
was all sports, all the time,” Vivek fondly remembers.

Now that Xander is in high school, their match has followed the
course of Xander’s evolving interests, like science and space
exploration. They still talk sports, but Vivek is just as likely to share
an article on SpaceX or introduce Xander to other role models
with successful science careers.

Vivek is intentional about helping guide Xander on a path that
will help him reach his future goals. Whether it’s initiating a
conversation about AP classes, getting good grades or thinking
about post-secondary options, Vivek wants Xander to “set his
expectations higher, and have even more tools to do even better.”

Xander’s mom Sandi appreciates the special role that Vivek fills
in Xander’s life. “I knew Xander would need someone to help him
grow into a good man,” she remarks. “And I trust Vivek to be that
person in Xander’s life.”

“My hope is that I’ve helped Xander be a terrific adult someday,”
reflects Vivek. “Because I know he has had a profound impact on
me.”

2016 HIGHLIGHTS & EVENTS

Winter 2016 Winter 2016 Single-digit temps were no match for our Spring 2016 Spring 2016 Little Sister Haley backpacked across Europe
hardy matches who tested out the Holidazzle after graduating from Gustavus Adolphus
Big Sister Polly and Little Sister Branndy ice rink, including Big Sister Elizabeth and Little Brother R.J. and Big Brother Curtis College. Upon return, she began work in asset
pose for a selfie at the BBBS Winter Picnic. Little Sister Sophia. For a post-skate warm-up, were all smiles at BBBS’ annual Match management for Goldman Sachs in New York
More than 300 Bigs and Littles bundled Bigs and Littles visited the BBBS hospitality Celebration, a special event recognizing City. We’re so proud of Haley and all of the
up for an afternoon of frozen fun at tent which was bursting with merriment in the graduating Littles, as well as the Bigs and other Littles who earned degrees last year…
Minneapolis’ Holidazzle. A scavenger hunt, form of hot cocoa, holiday music, twinkling families who have supported them along and a special shout-out to the Bigs who
wacky photo booth and gigantic bags of lights and crafts. the way. Their match story will continue helped them achieve their college dreams!
freshly popped kettle corn (a huge hit!) with a new chapter as R.J. begins his
filled this cool event with warm memories. freshman year at Minneapolis Community
and Technical College this fall.

Winter 2016 Winter 2016 Little Sister Christine and Big Sister Melissa Spring 2016
root, root, root for the home team at BBBS’
From the cozy interior of an ice house on Check out Little Sister Nashali and Big 21st annual St. Paul Saints Game & Picnic. Happy Match-iversary! Each month, BBBS
Medicine Lake, Little Brother Marlin and Sister Kelsey hanging out together…upside This all-star event included yard games, invites Bigs and Littles to a pizza party
Big Brother John angle for a big catch. They down! They’re getting fit and having fun face painting and even photo ops with St. celebration of their match milestones. This
were among several other matches who got at an Aviary Aerial class, a high-flying new Paul Saints mascot, Mudonna. Over the year we recognized hundreds of match-
hooked on ice fishing, that quintessential addition to hundreds of activities available years, thousands of Littles have attended iversaries for matches lasting between one
Minnesota winter activity, as part of an annual to matches each year. this fun outing. Now THAT’s what we call and 11 years. Congratulations to all, especially
tournament that honors members of the a home run. Little Brother Da’Vion and Big Brother Russell,
military. Spring 2016 who are pictured here celebrating their first
year as a match. Here’s to many more!

2016 HIGHLIGHTS & EVENTS

Summer 2016 Summer 2016 Nearly 800 Bigs and Littles, including Big Fall 2016 Fall 2016 Twenty-three Littles plus their Bigs and
Sister Linda and Little Sister Janyia, planned families learned about career and job
Matches reel in some fun — and some for a day of swimming, archery and the Walk At the 3rd Annual Kickin’ It With Harrison opportunities from nearly 20 businesses at
big fish! — on Lake Mille Lacs. Big Sister for Mentoring at our annual summer picnic. event, dozens of Bigs and Littles challenged the BBBS Career Fair. Big Brother Jason and
Amanda and Little Sister Lizeth were Instead, guests scrambled for cover as severe Vikings defensive star Harrison Smith, as Little Brother Evan are shown here checking
among 10 matches who boarded a large thunderstorms rolled in just as the festivities well as teammate Terence Newman, to a out the Eureka Recycling booth. Littles also
open-air launch boat for a sunny outing were getting started. But never fear, we’ll be friendly game of kickball at Winter Park. put their personal presentation skills to the
on the water. There’s no doubt that this back (weather-permitting!) next year. There weren’t any sacks or tackles that day, test in mock interviews.
day was a real “keeper.” but Littles did enjoy autographs, a behind-
the-scenes tour, and a Q&A session.

Summer 2016 Summer 2016 Strawberries or M&Ms? Big Sister Paige and Fall 2016 Fall 2016
Little Sister Madison decide which ingredients
Little Brother KaJon and Big Brother Chris Congratulations to Big Brother Jeremy, they’ll stir into their very own Blizzard concoc- Little Sister Karina and Little Sister Jeylan
get ready to strap on their inline skates for site-based Big Brother of the year! For tions during Career Day at Dairy Queen. More show off their personalized pizza boxes at a
a spin around the lakes. From picnics and the past three years, Little Brother Lor than 20 matches visited DQ’s HQ to learn about Leadership & Teamwork career exploration
concerts in the park to paddling a canoe, has climbed aboard a bright yellow logos, marketing and even that trademark swirl match event. They were among dozens
playing a round of mini golf or exploring school bus for twice-monthly trips to on the top of every DQ cone. Littles and Bigs of Bigs and Littles who went behind-the-
Minnehaha Falls, many Bigs and Littles make visit Jeremy at Comcast, his workplace. met food scientists and food stylists, and even scenes at Davanni’s to see how employees
plans to enjoy summer in the cities together. During summer months, Jeremy and Lor did a little taste-testing. Yum! (including teens) are hired and trained.
stay connected through the BBBS pen Bonus: they made their own pizzas!
pal program.

2016 Financial Statement summing it up

Other Income Donated Clothing A solid financial footing is more than just a mentoring experiences, and make critical investments
1% (Net) 3% responsibility to our accountants and auditors. in agency infrastructure to ensure successful outcomes
It’s also a sign that we’re doing all the right for even more children. Stay tuned for more details as
Special Fundraising things to ensure lasting funding for our work. we approach the public phase of the campaign.
Events 12% It’s how we show you, our supporters and
donors, that we are responsible stewards of We are excited to announce a new partnership with
6% Management your trust and investment. Savers thrift stores, who pays Big Brothers Big Sisters
and by the pound for all donations of clothing or household
Government For more than a decade, Federated Insurance in items. Whether it’s garage sale leftovers, or home
Grants General Owatonna has been a leading funder of BBBS in decluttering results, a pair of faded jeans or outgrown
10% Minnesota. Their belief in the transformative power snow boots, all donations that are dropped off at one
Expenses 19% of mentoring has put tens of thousands of Minnesota of our designated Unique Thrift and Valu Thrift stores
Support Individual kids on the right path. Each summer their Federated (see list below) support Big Brothers Big Sisters. We’ve
Contributions Program and Volunteer Challenge for the Kids of Minnesota gala and golf seen a significant first year impact on our finances and
Recruitment tournament raises awareness and funds for mentoring we’re optimistic about the future of this revenue stream
Revenue 10% 69% across the state. Their leadership and support is to support high-quality mentoring.
remarkable and commendable both in its consistency
United and generosity. For more than a century, Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Way the Greater Twin Cities has been helping change the
Grant We are now midway through our “Better Futures” lives of children facing adversity for the better, forever.
12% campaign, a multi-year capacity building initiative And we’re confident that in the years ahead, with your
dedicated to building on our 1-to-1 mentoring success support, we will grow, expand, innovate, lead, and most
Corporate and Foundation with innovative program growth. Thanks to the importantly match even more kids with a Big Brother or
Support community’s support we’ll be able to enrich and expand Big Sister.
58%

Breaking it down

SUPPORT AND REVENUE 2016 2015 UNIQUE THRIFT & VALU THRIFT STORES

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS $426,153 $418,764 Burnsville Unique Thrift Additional Dropoff Locations
CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT $2,375,016 $2,139,201 Columbia Heights Unique Thrift
GOVERNMENT GRANTS Central Valu Center
UNITED WAY GRANT $404,308 $568,711 New Hope Unique Thrift Richfield Hub
SPECIAL EVENTS $475,000 $537,249 Sun Ray Valu Thrift Terrace Center
OTHER INCOME $246,950 $236,940 Elk Park Center
DONATED CLOTHING (Net) $43,582
TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE $55,134 White Bear Hills Shopping Center
$132,728 $- Midway Marketplace
Campaign Contributions $4,115,289 $3,944,447 Riverdale Village
Marketplace @42
2016 2015
TOTAL ASSETS 2016 2015
$642,224 $2,575,687
TOTAL LIABILITIES $6,013,265 $5,968,679
EXPENSES 2016 2015 $ 303,372 $368,583
NET ASSETS $ 5,709,893
PROGRAM AND VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT $3,157,677 $2,752,751 $6,013,265 $5,600,096
MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL $869,668 $751,221 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $5,968,679
FUNDRAISING $531,344 $648,871
TOTAL EXPENSES CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS $ (6,965) $2,367,291
$4,558,689 $4,152,843 NONOPERATING CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $116,762 $(36,283)
Campaign Expenses
2016 2015 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $ 109,797 $2,331,008
NET ASSETS-BEGINNING $ 5,600,096 $3,269,088
$205,789 $294,998
NET ASSETS-ENDING $5,709,893 $5,600,096

THANK YOU for your support! “I choose to give monthly to BBBS because I strongly believe that every child should
have an advocate and I think BBBS provides that.”
Toyin Akisanya

It’s thanks to you that children across the Twin Cities are moving from statistics to success stories. Your financial support
makes it possible for kids facing adversity to navigate life’s challenges with a Big Brother or Big Sister by their side.

Corporations and Stifel Margaret Rivers Fund Diamond Metal Products Campaign Robin and Lawrence Galloway Brian and Robin Smith John Mercer
Foundations Stinson Leonard Street McNeely Foundation Emerson Ramsey County Nathan and Leah Hjelseth Charles Stobbie Gale D. Micka
Stonybrook Capital Medtronic, Inc. & Foundation Faegre Baker Daniels Foundation Rejuv Medical Mary Jo and Dean Lindholm* Kevin and Rebecca Thompson Kenneth U. Mowll
Federated Challenge for The QBE Foundation Minnesota Bank and Trust Golden Sun Chiropractic Wellness River Dog Realty Meredith Moore Crosby and Brian Eric and Lauren Titze Mark and Tammy Nagel
Kids of Minnesota Traut Companies PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP Riverbridge Partners Nicholas Vincent Dick and Joan Niemiec
Presented by Federated US Bank Protiviti Inc. Center, PLLC Saint Paul Area Chamber of Crosby Tom and Rita Welch Curtis Nix
Insurance, and sponsors: WCCO Securian Financial Group, Inc. & H.E. and Helen Warren Foundation Pamela S. Olson* W. Thomas White and Marilyn Dennis J. Oestreich
Wells Fargo JADT Food Group, LLC Commerce Bill and Teri Popp Robert and Nancy Oliker
AHJ Ziegler CAT Foundation Lake Elmo Jaycees Sam’s Club #18-6309 Mark and Karen Rauenhorst Dietrich Sean and Hillary Pick
Alvin E. Benike, Inc. Target Lametti & Sons, Inc. Scheels - Eden Prairie Matthew and Kristine Rauenhorst Ryan and Kathy Wolff Doug Pixley
American International $100,000+ Terhuly Foundation Minnesota Vikings Children’s Fund The Saint Paul Foundation Deirdre Ryan Paul and Kim Roach
Automobile Dealers The Hubbard Broadcasting Novu, Inc. The Weekley Group of Companies Mark and Meg Scharmer $500-$999 Andrew and Lisa Robertson
Anthony Vineyards Carlson Family Foundation Foundation Orbital ATK, Inc. The Hershey Company Jim and Sheri Simpson Jeffrey A. Samayoa
BLR Federated Insurance Foundation UnitedHealth Group & Foundation Russell T. Lund Charitable Trust Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub Warren and Mary Staley Sharon Albrecht Steven and Linda Sandvig
Briggs and Morgan Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Walmart Stores Schwan’s Corporate Giving Triton Commerce Jessica and Nathaniel Albrecht Benjamin Schneeman
Bristol Development Group Whittier Alliance Twin Cities in Motion $1,000-$2,499 Dennis and Carol Anderson Susan Schneider
CB Richard Ellis Foundation Youth Philanthropy Fund of the Foundation US Bancorp Foundation Paul Barnard Stephen Shafer
Chubb Greater Twin Cities United Way Travelers Community Connections Verizon Foundation Michael Ballard Christophe Beck James R. Simon
Cigna Northside Achievement Zone Minneapolis Foundation Western Bank Voya Financial Steve and Joni Bateman Drew and Suzy Bergstrom** Brian Smith
D.A. Davidson Companies Savers, Inc. Zurich American Insurance Xcel Energy Foundation Matching Doris and Tim Baylor Tom Bergstrom Matt Spanjers
Deloitte Wells Fargo & Foundation $2,500-$4,999 David and Sara Benning* Robert Biaggio Susan and Philip St. Ores
Endurance Company Program Michael and Renee Carrel Michael Bills Tony Steinhagen
Enquiron $20,000-$99,999 Ameriprise Financial Gift Matching Edward F. Christie* Seth and Laura Boyd MaDonna Stevermer
Feldmann Imports Program $100-$999 Individual Donors Monica L. Coulter Vincent L. Bryan Tom Struthers
Guy Carpenter 3M Company & Foundation Jeff and Anne Davidman Jeremy and Angela Coenen Scott E. Theisen
Hays Cargill, Inc. CarVal Investors Allina Health Systems $5,000+ Simit Desai Ryan D. Crosby Mary and Joseph Thomson
Hewlett Packard Cigna Foundation Cummins Power Generation AmazonSmile Foundation John B. Ficklin, Jr. Sharon K. Dawson Richard and Karen VanBeusekom
Hiscox Comcast Company & Foundation Express Scripts, Inc. & Foundation Ascendancy Companies, Inc. William and Jeannie Buckner The Alan Geiwitz and Mary Joseph D. Downey Steve and Julie Vanderboom
Holborn Ecolab, Inc. & Foundation Johnson Controls Bell State Bank & Trust Matthew Dornquast Patrick DuFour and Molly O’Brien David Vanney and Catharine
Hubbard Broadcasting General Mills Foundation Kowalski’s Community Shares of Minnesota Jeff and Marty Fetters McMahon Charitable Fund Ruther
Foundation Otto Bremer Trust Lehigh Gas Foundation Curtis Agency Inc Jennifer and Randall Lewis Wendy L. Gillespie** DuFour Christopher and Beth Wall
J-C Press Mall of America Fireside Bar & Restaurant Marti Morfitt and Patrick Weber Amy Goldman Raymond Eby and Waverley Booth Dan and Sherry Warrick
JVM Realty Corporation $10,000-$19,999 McCollum Crowley Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. The Earl D. and Marian N. Olson Dale and Amy Hentges Matthew and Kristy Epp Brett and Megan Westrum
Lexus of Wayzata Minneapolis St. Paul Chapter of The GE Foundation Ryan Hertel Scott Erickson
Mark & Mary Davis Foundation Best Buy Company & Children’s Greater Midwest Financial Group, Fund Dean A. Hooper** Jacob and Mandi Folks $250-$499
Meagher & Geer Foundation Links, Inc. Greg and Cynthia Page* Barry L. Hunter Chad Freeman
Mercer Nerium International LLC. Robert and Sharon Ryan Jefferson and Andrea Johnston** Howard and Judith Fulk Robert and Carolyn Albright
Minnesota Lynx Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Opus Foundation Greenheck Fan Corporation Gregory and Tonya Schlaefer Paul and Sarah Karon Brant Gilbert Barb and Tran Alfrey
Minnesota Timberwolves Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. Piper Jaffray Employee Giving Helmer Financial Consulting, Inc. Nancy Simonson Courtney and R.B. Kiernat Ruzana and Mathew Glaeser Jeanne Andre
Morgan Stanley Caroline’s Kids Foundation Hope Community Church Drexel Van Every Laurie and Daniel Lafontaine Mark and Elizabeth Hagberg Carol E. Bahl
MultiPlan Mae and Sylvester Weiss Program IWJ Charitable Foundation The Estate of Albert and Charlotte Michael and Cynthia LeSage Steve Hentges Susan T. Bailey
Munich RE Polaris Industries, Inc. Mason’s Restaurant Barre Gloria and Craig Lewis Steven Hepokoski Marcia and Brad Ballinger
Nuveen Asset Management Foundation The Riverway Foundation Microsoft Giving Campaign Walonick* Travis Lien and Brian Robran Michael and Jennifer Jensen Maura K. Bartel
OneShield POPP Communications The Mike and Linda Fiterman Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Jerald and Julia Young Christopher Majors Lynn and Robert Jones** Diane and Laurence Betterley
Polaris Sigma Phi Epsilon Marcia and Tim Malzahn** Mike and Jo Anne Kerr Cheri Boehme
PwC The Pentair Foundation Family Foundation Company $2,500-$4,999 Miron and Anne Marcotte Mark and Amy Kersey Melissa and Gregory Boeser
RBC Wealth Management The Donaldson Foundation Thomson Reuters & My Community Minneapolis Retired Teachers Inc. William and Carolyn McCarthy Sandra K. Kunert Brianne Boettner
RDI The Sheltering Arms Foundation Motorola Solutions Foundation Jane Ahlstrom Tanya M. Mears Hall Beth LaBreche and Eric Johnson John and Debra Breedlove
Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. Program National Postal Mail Handlers Gina Cesaretti and Michael Iwan Jennifer L. Moll Gregory Land Andrew and Annie Brodbeck
Sanity Solutions $5,000-$9,999 United Way of Greater Atlanta Pat and Anita Cooper Dave Obee Dustin Larson Jason Callan
SARA Investment Real Estate Windsor Financial Group, LLC Union David and Margaret Dines Angie and Brent Olsonawski Jill LaViolette Jean Cash**
Sit Investment Associates Atricure Winslow Capital Management, LLC Nuveen Investments, Inc. - Michael and Jane Felmlee** Joel and Natalie Pasiuk Anna and Matthew Lovely Charles Chapman
Carlson Amy and Miles Fiterman Channing W. Riggs Kristina Mauersberger and Timothy Charlie Christopherson
Casey Albert T. O’Neil Foundation $1,000-$2,499 Minneapolis Jeannine Rivet and Warren Herreid
Deluxe Corporation Foundation Nuveen Investments, LLC Catherine Rohrman Anderson
Ernst & Young AchieveMpls Okeleye Insurance Agency Robert L. McCollum
Hardenbergh Foundation Adhue Graphic Resources, Inc. Opinions 4 Good
International Dairy Queen Archie D. & Bertha H. Walker Paypal Giving Fund
People’s Center Health Services
Foundation Prime Therapeutics Giving
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Castlelake, L.P.

Joel and Winni Christopherson Carrie Oster Jeffrey Anderson LeAnn Dow Brandon and Emily Hopkins Gaye Adams Massey Brena Rubenfeld Sara Vandeventer
Brian L. Clark Heather and Craig Passe Garrett Ashbacher Brian and Casey Doyle Debra S. Hornby Jennifer Mathews William and Mary Rusinak Barbara A. Vann
Martin Cole April Pate John Avenson Dylan Dragswiek Joel B. Howard Marty and Judy Mathis Melissa Russell Julie Vasatka
Foster and Elaine Cole* Katherine S. Pereira Davi E. Axelson Craig Duffney Joseph W. Hubanks Brian Mayr Cheryl Rutoski Gail Vold Greco and Peter Greco
Steven J. Connolly Amanda Petri Shalimar Baldry Felix Duprey Kim and John Hubertus Catherine A. McMillin William Sanders Tricia Walker
Edward and Sherry Ann Dayton Erik and Jennifer Plantenberg Yvonne Baller Hartmut Durchschlag Robin Hughes Barbara J. McMorris Alex Santoni Amy Warner
Scott and Sharon Deibert Jeffrey Powell Luke Baril David F. Duvick Ronald and Renee Hunter Barbara and Mike McNabb Michele M. Sauer Alison Weegman
Doug and Willie Eden Family Fund Robert Proebstle Christine T. Barr Zachary S. Edstrom Glenn D. Jackola Rebecca McNally and Stephen Dave and Barbara Scarsella Anthony Welter
Jason and Sarah Engkjer Paul Rassier Lisa C. Barrett Josh and Katie Edwards John Jacobs Cameron J. Schaffer Michael R. West
Michael Ferguson Jorge Rimblas Scott Barthel Scott K. Eggert Randy and Lisa Jensen Faltesek Carolyn and David Scherer Barry and Stephanie Whalen
Larry and Toni Forsland Michelle Rinken Jakari Bass Peter and J.M. Eichten Timothy and Allison Johanson Dan McPherson Scott Scheving Kent White
Karen and Jerry Francois Trey and Kelly Roberts Jordan Baynard Tina Emerfoll Kurt and Connie Johnson Robert and Janet Meisterling Chad and Kristi Schillinger Kelly Wilcox
Gina Fruncillo Uzi and Jaehee Rosha Sally S. Bean David Engel Manalee Johnson Michael A. Mergen Linda A. Schintz Todd and Lea Wilkinson
Norman Gaskins Wendi and Corrado Russo David Beehler Veronica English Allison Jones Jo Ann Metling Beverly E. Schleper Stephanie Williams
Callihan Gibbons Deanna Samaraka Donald Bezek, Jr. John Erickson** Roxy Jones James Mildenberger Peter Schlesinger Shannon Willis
Debra Ginzl Mark J. Scholtes** Jared Bickler Karen Eucher Yolanda Jones Katherine Miller Joseph A. Schlosser Lisa Wilson
Keri and Jamey Grafing Eric C. Schoneman Suzanne Blackburn and Paul Abby and Charles Evans Jeff Jurgella Steven and Michele Modjeski Joe and Laura Schmit Dennis and Kathryn Wipperling
Andrew Grey Steven Schroll Phillip Falkner Barbara T. Kanyr Carolyn M. Molash Steven T. Schneider Corey Wirtz
Keith and Lisa Gruenewald Pam Schwartz Gerlach Jason Feipel Robert and Stefanie Karon James Monson Maxwell Schultz** Michael and Kara Witzmann
Shirley and Steve Guzzi Kate Shibilski Diane and Clinton Blaiser Billie and Mike Fienhage Kevin Kavanaugh Susan Morgan and Linda Scott Ann Schumacher Chris Wold
Joann Harms Robert Sicora Connie Bock Mary Fisher John Keefe Lauren Mounts Jean and Keith Setley Lisa Wolf
Rick Haws Diane and Henry Smith Glen Boedecker Lisa Fittipaldi Marion J. Kennon Derek Mullen Jennifer Shofner Manuria Yang
Ryan M. Hedrick Joe B. Smith Mike Bohmbach Terry Fletcher Paula and Terrance Keseley Tony Mullen Daniel W. Shogren Christine and Imran Yousufzai
Mark and Laura Heyne Steven Smith Patrick Bohmbach William and Alena Flowers Jayne Baccus Khalifa Dave Murray Lisbeth M. Shusterich Frank J. Zabel
Joan M. Hokanson Gerald Spartz Patrick and Wendy Born** Scott R. Forster Robert and Sonja Kim Anthony Myhre Derek Siebert Virginia K. Zeyer
Shirley J. Hughes John and Tammy Stanoch Salvador Borunda Patrick Foss Scott and Mary Kirby James Nagel Matthew K. Siebke Charles Zierke
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