About The Watertown Community Foundation In 1979, a group of civic leaders, looking ahead with a desire to provide a way for individuals to give back to their community, created the Watertown Community Foundation. With the leadership and commitment of the founders and the Foundation board members and Trustees to follow, the Watertown Community Foundation has attracted thousands of caring donors and will continue to serve as a resource for the community for many years to come. The Foundation has grown in its role as steward of the community’s endowment. Since first awarding grants in 1981, the Foundation has given nearly $5 million to local nonprofit groups and organizations. And, from the original $3,000 from Watertown’s Centennial, the Foundation has grown to almost $14 million in assets. Thank you to the donors who have helped us grow so the Foundation can continue to invest in the vitality and future of Watertown. Charitable gifts are made in a variety of ways and amounts. Donations have ranged from $1 to $3.4 million. Each and every donation has made a difference. The Watertown Community Foundation invests in the vitality and future of Watertown by supporting community priorities, responding to human service needs and enhancing recreation, education, arts and culture. It does this by: • Leadership and forward thinking • Promoting philanthropy; encouraging, receiving and administering charitable gifts • Making grants to local nonprofits • Partnering with local organizations • Making strategic investments in the community
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About The Watertown Community Foundation
In 1979, a group of civic leaders, looking ahead with a desire to provide a way for individuals to give back to their community, created the Watertown Community Foundation. With the leadership and commitment of the founders and the Foundation board members and Trustees to follow, the Watertown Community Foundation has attracted thousands of caring donors and will continue to serve as a resource for the community for many years to come. The Foundation has grown in its role as steward of the community’s endowment. Since first awarding grants in 1981, the Foundation has given nearly $5 million to local nonprofit groups and organizations. And, from the original $3,000 from Watertown’s Centennial, the Foundation has grown to almost $14 million in assets. Thank you to the donors who have helped us grow so the Foundation can continue to invest in the vitality and future of Watertown. Charitable gifts are made in a variety of ways and amounts. Donations have ranged from $1 to $3.4 million. Each and every donation has made a difference. The Watertown Community Foundation invests in the vitality and future of Watertown by supporting community priorities, responding to human service needs and enhancing recreation, education, arts and culture. It does this by:
• Leadership and forward thinking • Promoting philanthropy; encouraging, receiving and administering charitable gifts • Making grants to local nonprofits • Partnering with local organizations • Making strategic investments in the community
FUNDS OF THE FOUNDATION The following funds have been established by people and groups who have chosen the Watertown Community Foundation as their partner in philanthropy. Anonymous Donor Fund I (established 1991)
Earnings are distributed annually to the Watertown Area United Way.
Anonymous Donor Fund II (established as a future fund 1995) An unrestricted fund created to respond to the needs of the community.
Anonymous Donor Fund III (established as a future fund 1996) Remaining anonymous until receipt of the bequest, the fund will support designated
non-profit organizations in the area.
Anonymous Donor Fund V (established 1999) A donor directed fund, grants are awarded to the Watertown Community Foundation, Prairie Lakes Health Care Systems, Human Service Agency, Mother of God Priory, Lake Area Zoological Society and Jenkins Methodist Home, Inc. Anonymous Donor Fund VI (established 2001)
A field of interest fund, grants are awarded to the Watertown Community Foundation, Prairie Lakes Health Care System, Inc. Foundation, Human Service Agency Foundation, Mother of God Priory, Lake Area Zoological Society and Jenkins Methodist Home, Inc.
Ruth Alberts Animal Care Fund (established 2012)
A field of interest fund; grants are awarded through the Lake Area Zoological Society for the care and feeding of the animals at Bramble Park Zoo.
Dorothy & Ruby Antritter Fund (established 2013)
A donor designated fund, grants are awarded to the Watertown Community Foundation, Human Service Agency Foundation, Prairie Lakes Health Care Foundation and First Congregational Church of Watertown.
Jack & Maisie Barrick Fund (established 1999) A donor directed fund, grants are awarded to the Watertown Community Foundation, Watertown Zoological Society, Human Service Agency Foundation, Lake Area Vocational Technical Institute Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Watertown and Jenkins Living Center, Inc. Florence Bruhn Fund (established 1999)
A field of interest fund, grants awarded for the promotion of dramatic and visual arts for the benefit of Watertown.
Doug Carpenter Fund (established 2013) B. Lorraine Case “Once Upon a Time” Fund: (established 2005)
A donor directed fund to provide educational events and children’s programming, such as storytelling, at the Watertown Regional Library.
Dale & Diane Christensen Fund (established 2004)
The Donors intend that all distributions from the Fund before the Foundation’s unrestricted educational, cultural, charitable and benevolent use.
Endres Donor Fund (established 1988)
A field of interest fund, grants are awarded in the areas of drug and alcohol education and prevention. Dean & Ardyce Gackstetter Fund (established as a future fund 1994)
A charitable trust created by the Gackstetters to support designated non-profit organizations.
Dr. Edwin W. Harper Fund (established 1979) Provides support for public music programs by band and orchestra and for tree planting in public areas.
Violet Hayes Memorial Fund (established 1990)
Earnings are distributed annually to the Salvation Army for its general operating fund. Irving & Eula Hinderaker Fund (established 2011) Lauretta Hoff Donor Fund (established 1991)
Created to support projects of the Zoological Society.
Merlin Jeitz Fund (established 1986) Established to support designated charities in the community.
Louise I. Lauer Fund (established 1983) A field of interest fund created for the benefit of animals, wildlife and their habitat.
Vera Way Marghab Fund (established 1996) Created by bequest and having a designated distribution to the Watertown Community Concert Association as well as field of interest recommendations in the areas of education, the arts and Watertown beautification and historical preservation.
Raymond B. McRoden & Marie McRoden Memorial Fund (established 2007) Established for the benefit of the youth of the Watertown community.
Memorial Park Playground Equipment Fund (established 2001) Established to provide funds for the purchase of playground equipment at Memorial Park.
Joy & Dan Miller Fund (established 2008) The donors intend that distributions from their fund support local programs for women, youth and animals. The Millers’ fund will also support Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program in South Dakota.
Nellie Marie Newcomb Fund (established 1999) A donor directed fund with grants given to the Watertown Community Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of Watertown. The creation of a scholarship in memory of Treva Ginther. Walter C. Parliament Fund (established 1986)
An unrestricted fund created to respond to the needs of the community. Nancy R. Petersen Memorial Fund (established in 2011 as a future fund)
An unrestricted fund established by Nancy’s parents, Eldon and Shirley Petersen, in her memory.
Mark D. & Barbara B. Pingrey Fund (established 1995)
An unrestricted fund for future needs.
Ethel A. Rau Fund (established 1984) An unrestricted fund created to respond to the needs of the community.
Clark and Mary Ann Redlinger Fund (established 2008) An unrestricted fund created to respond to the needs of the community.
Sophia Riddle Fund (established 2002) An unrestricted fund created to respond to the needs of the community. John & Elizabeth Rislov Fund (established 1998) An unrestricted fund created to respond to the needs of the community. Donus & Lovila Roberts ABC Book Club Fund (established 2005)
Established by the Roberts to support reading programs in the Watertown School District by providing books and awards as incentives and to establish scholarships to graduating seniors who excelled in reading.
Lee & Jan Schull Fund (established 2013) An unrestricted fund established to respond to the needs of the community. Myrtle F. (Mickey) Way Fund (established 1999) An unrestricted fund established to respond to the needs of the Watertown community. Kenneth B. & Myrtle F. (Mickey) Way Fund (established 2007) Created by bequest and having designated distributions to the Watertown Community
Concert Association and Town Players as well as field of interest recommendations in the areas of arts, education and human services.
Velma Vincent Fund (established 2013) An unrestricted fund established to respond to the needs of the community.
Oliver & Junice Wolden Fund (established 2011) An unrestricted fund established to respond to the needs of the community. Giving Back 365 Fund (established 2012) A fund established simultaneously with the Giving Back 365 program at the Watertown
Community Foundation. Half of the donors’ contributions are used for immediate granting and half are designated to this endowment for future granting in Watertown.
Women & Giving Fund: (established 2010)
All distribution from the fund will be for the Watertown Community Foundation Women and Giving unrestricted educational, cultural, charitable or benevolent use for improvements of the quality of life for women and children in the Watertown area.
Scholarship Funds Of The Foundation Edward M. & Ruth F. Belatti Music Scholarship Fund (established 1993) Established by the children of Edward and Ruth Belatti to provide a scholarship for post-secondary study in the area of music to a graduating senior at Watertown High School. Harriett & Michael Cartney Fund (established 2011) Established in honor of their son, Harriett and Mike’s decision to start the Cartney Fund stems from their desire to assist those struggling with mental illness. Having spent 30 years in the military, Michael (along with his wife) understand the value of education. Living with the understanding that, in life, it is the journey not the destination that counts, the Cartneys wish to assist others in getting the most from their journey. Challenger Award Fund (established 1987) As a tribute to the memory of the Challenger crew, a scholarship is awarded for a trip to NASA headquarters or post-secondary study to a student who has shown interest and proficiency in science and math at Watertown High School. Roland Dahl Memorial Scholarship Fund (established 2010) Established by the Roland Dahl family in honor of their dad, a life-long Watertown resident who always tried to make sure young people received the best education possible. Scholarship awarded to a graduating Watertown High School student. Kimberly Ann Erling Scholarship Fund (established 2007) Established in memory of Kimberly Ann Erling, a 1971 Watertown High School graduate, to provide a scholarship for post-secondary study in Spanish. Macie Farness Memorial Scholarship (established 2010) A scholarship was awarded to a 2010 graduate of Henry High School. Jeff & Annette Gamber Family Scholarship Fund in Memory of Eric P. Tennis (established 2010) Scholarships from this fund will be awarded to graduating seniors from Watertown High School who have physical disabilities, mental challenges or learning disabilities Gunter Family Scholarship Fund (established 2014) A scholarship by the Win-E-Mac Association awarded to students in Minnesota.
Emily Claire Hult Memorial Scholarship Fund (established in 2010) Established by Sally Richter in memory of her granddaughter who lost her 20-month battle with cancer in 2002, just four days before her 7th birthday. The fund will award two scholarships, one to a female and another to a male student in Emily’s graduating Watertown High School Class of 2014. KXLG Scholarship Fund (established 2011) Established by KXLG owner Bob Faehn in conjunction with David J Law’s 40th anniversary with radio, the David J. Law Journalism Scholarship will be awarded to a student entering a post secondary institution to study journalism. Ben Kliegle Memorial Scholarship Fund (established 1999) Established by Pete Kliegle in honor of his father, a scholarship to a graduating senior for post-secondary study. Robert M. Kliegle Memorial Scholarship Fund (established 2002) Established by Pete Kliegle in honor of his brother, a scholarship to a graduating senior for post-secondary study. Leadership Watertown Scholarship Fund (established 1998) To provide two scholarships to be given annually to two participants in the Leadership Watertown program. Lyle Marquis Family Scholarship (established 1993) Established by the Marquis family to provide a scholarship for post-secondary study to a graduating senior at Watertown High School. Thomas E. Peterson Scholarship Fund (established 1999) Fund established to award scholarships to graduating senior high school students who are resident of Deuel County, South Dakota. Crystal Quail Scholarship Fund (established 1996) Established by the family of Crystal Quail, a former science teacher at Watertown High School, and advised by members of the Watertown Education Association, two scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors at WHS. One is for post-secondary study at a four-year institution and the other for post-secondary study at a two-year community college or technical school. Gene & Mary Lois Reichling Memorial Scholarship Fund (established 2013) Scholarship established by the Reichling family in memory of their parents. Scholarship awarded to student based on financial need, character and active involvement in agriculture, 4-H, and/or the Watertown Winter Farm Show. Frank & Mathilda Rueb Scholarship Fund (established 2005) Scholarship established by Mary Rueb Conner in memory of her parents. Scholarship awarded to a graduating senior of Watertown High School. Sheila Jean Rueb Memorial Scholarship Fund (established 2009) Scholarship established by Mary Rueb Conner and Frank A. Rueb III (deceased) in memory of their sister. Scholarship awarded to a graduating senior of Watertown High School.
Jesse D. & Jessie E. Vincent Memorial Scholarship Fund (established 1984) Established by Velma Vincent to honor her parents by providing a scholarship for post-secondary study to a graduating senior at Watertown High School. Watertown Cosmopolitan Club Scholarship Fund (established 2000) Established through a donation of the residuals from the Watertown Cosmopolitan Club.
Donor Advised Funds Greg Blow Fund (established 2012) A donor advised fund established to support local non-profit organizations. Jeff & Sherri Brindle Fund (established 2013) A donor advised fund established to support local non-profit organizations. John & Cynthia Hopper Charitable Fund (established 2010) A donor advised fund established to support local non-profit organizations. Joy Fund for Community Beautification (established 2013) A donor advised fund established by Joy Nelson to support aesthetic enhancement within
Watertown. Judy Lynn Wright Memorial Fund (established 2006) A donor advised fund established in memory of Judy Lynn Wright. Todd and Linda
Fulmer have established this fund for the benefit of children.
Agency Endowment Funds Nonprofit agencies and charitable organizations may establish an agency endowment fund at the Watertown Community Foundation to create permanent funding sources for their programs, ensuring long-term organizational objectives. Arrow Education Foundation Fund (established 1997) Established by the Watertown Alumni Association to support educational programs and projects in Watertown schools. Boys and Girls Club of Watertown Fund (established 2004) An agency endowment established by the Boys and Girls Club of Watertown for use by that organization to provide behavioral guidance and to promote the health, social, educational, vocational and character development of youth. Codington County Historical Society Fund (established 2006) Established by the Codington County Historical Society for use by that organization for the preservation, interpretation, and dissemination of the heritage of Codington County, South Dakota.
Codington County Search and Rescue Fund (established 2005) An agency endowment established by the Codington County Search and Rescue Team for use by that organization. Friends of Acoustic and Blues Fund (established 2008) An agency fund established by Friends of Acoustic and Blues to provide funding for Acoustic and Blues performances in Watertown. Glacial Lakes Humane Society Fund (established 2011) A fund established for capital improvements and building a new facility. Goss Foundation Fund (established 2008) An endowment fund established by the Goss Foundation for use by that organization. The Fund is open to community support. Joy Ranch Fund (established 2007) An agency fund established to support programming at Joy Ranch. Kiwanis Club of Watertown Fund (established 2012) A fund established for use by that organization. Lake Area Zoological Society Fund (established 2001) An agency endowment established by the Lake Area Zoological Society for use by that organization.
Mellette Memorial Association Fund (established 2011) A fund to be used for the ongoing and perpetual support of the Mellette House. Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation Fund (established 1996) An endowment funded initially by PLHCF which is open to community support. It supports the activities and purposes of Prairie Lakes Health Care System, Inc. Preschool Scholarship Fund (established 2008) A fund created to provide preschool scholarships for children based on financial and educational need. Sea of Goodwill Fund (established 2012) The purpose of this fund is to hold and distribute charitable donations to support the work of the Sea of Goodwill Advisory Committee. Town Players Endowment Fund (established 2008) Established by Town Players for use by that organization. United Way Donor Fund (established 1988) An agency endowment established by Watertown Area United Way for use by that organization. Watertown Area Disaster Relief Fund (established in 1997) Established through a donation of the residuals from the Income Continuation Loan program. Watertown Area Special Olympics Fund (established 2001) For the operation of Watertown Area Special Olympics.
Watertown Police Department Fund (established 2009) An agency fund established by the Watertown Police Department to support innovative projects and activities to improve public safety. Watertown Regional Library Fund (established 2010) A fund established for the ongoing and perpetual support of the library. Watertown Resource Center Fund (established 2007) An agency endowment established by the Women’s Resource Center for use by that organization. In August of 2008, the organization changed its name to the Watertown Resource Center. Watertown Senior Citizens Fund (established 2008) An endowment funded initially by Watertown Senior Citizens which is open to community support. This fund supports the activities and purposes of the Watertown Senior Citizens. Watertown Trail Fund (established 2001) A fund established to promote the planning, acquisition, construction and maintenance of a public system of biking and walking trails throughout Watertown.
Legacy Fund SOCIETY
Anonymous Donor Fund IV (established 1996) For future scholarships. Dan Christensen Fund (established in 2011) David & Jan DeBerg Fund (established as a future fund 2002) As owner and beneficiary, the Foundation will receive insurance proceeds for the Foundation’s unrestricted educational, cultural, charitable or benevolent use to improve the quality of life for women and children in the Watertown area. Scott & Jodi Driscoll Fund (established as a future fund 2010) Larkin Family Fund (established 2006) A future fund established by the Larkin family with distributions to be used for the Foundation’s granting purposes in the area of cultural, charitable purposes with special focus on South Dakota Symphony performances to be held in Watertown. Joy C. Nelson Fund (established as a future fund) A future gift; the Joy C. Nelson Fund will respond to ever-changing community needs. Brian & Gayle Robertson Fund (established 2009) A future gift. The Robertson family fund will respond to ever-changing community needs.
James K. & Sandra K. Stoudt Family Fund (established 2007) A future gift. The Stoudt Family Fund will be an unrestricted fund to respond to ever-changing community needs. Sumner Family Fund (established 1996) For purposes to be determined at time of maturity. Nancy Turbak Berry Fund (established 2010) Russ & Charlene Wilkins Family Fund (established 2011) All distributions from this fund will be for the Foundation’s unrestricted educational, cultural, charitable or benevolent use, but the principal field of interest is for conservation projects of a permanent nature, or permanent projects being done by the local Isack Walton League. Darwin K. & Fern B. Williams Fund (established 2014) A restricted fund established to support children in the Watertown area based on
financial, educational and human service needs. LEAVING YOUR LEGACY… There are many ways to leave a lasting legacy to your community. One of the most common and effective means of ensuring that the charitable organizations and causes you care about will continue to be supported long after you’re gone is to name the Watertown Community Foundation in your will or estate plan. You may choose to make small, regular contributions annually, quarterly or monthly over an extended period of time that will be co-mingled with larger endowments for maximum return and are allowed to build. No grants or distributions are made from the fund while it is growing, and its earnings during this time become part of the principle. When it has reached a pre-determined size, the investment income becomes available for use as with any other fund. Making a bequest to the Watertown Community Foundation is an easy way to transfer cash, appreciated stocks or bonds, real or personal property, or other assets. The Foundation can handle the administrative details. And, remember, contributing to a qualified charity such as the Watertown Community Foundation can be very beneficial from a tax standpoint as well.
BOOK OF MEMORY An inscription in the Foundation’s Book of Memory is a beautiful and lasting way to celebrate an anniversary, other special occasion, or remember a loved one. Commemorations with a gift of any size may be made to the general endowment fund or designated to another fund by the donor. This enduring tribute is presented in a leather-bound volume and displayed in the lobby of the Watertown Community Foundation. Contributions to the Book of Memory become part of the Foundation's permanent charitable endowment, the earnings from which are used to meet the growing charitable needs of our community. A memorial gift, therefore, keeps giving year after year.
The following are 2013 Book of Memory entries: Antritter, Dorothy Vilhauer, Glen & Darla
Vilhauer Raml & Snyder PC Christensen, Dale & Diane
Arbogast, Carol DeBerg, Jan Benedictine Sisters of MOG Monastery Vick, Michael & Jennifer Benson, Randy Ostarello, Elise
Kidder, Jeff & Emily Kealty, Joe & Meg Endres, LeAllen & Julianne DeBerg, Dave & Jan Popham, Duane & Debra Polly, Dan & Polly, Waneen Turbak Berry, Nancy Jahr, Dale & Regina Kinsman, Katherine Wings Financial Credit Union Blask, Sara Christensen, Dale & Diane Calvin, John & Prudy Jutting, Todd & Lesli Wicks, David & Patricia
Bevers, Lee DeBerg, Dave & Jan Blow, Greg DeBerg, Dave & Jan honoring him on his retirement
Endres, LeAllen & Julianne honoring him on his retirement Blow, Merritt DeBerg, Dave & Jan
Wicks, David & Patricia Fulmer, Linda Fulmer, Todd for her birthday
Wilson, Terri for her birthday Fulmer, Todd for Christmas
Fulmer, Todd & Linda Poynor, Laurie in honor and appreciation of Hall, Agnes Ward, Connie Hall, Lorraine Green, Liz
Jeitz, Merlin & Sharon Family of Lorraine Hall
Hall, Mae Harte, Bette Hegg, Darwin & Delores The Family of Darwin & Delores Hegg Houck, Larry Christensen, Dale & Diane
Schiefelbein, Bob & Rita Hult, Emily DeBerg, Dave & Jan Hunt, Karli Jo Hunt, Todd
Jutting, Herman DeBerg, Dave & Jan Endres, LeAllen & Julianne
Kranz, Ralph Kranz, Helen Lalim, Gertie DeBerg, Dave & Jan
Lalim, Kyle & Beth Larson, Robert Hinderaker, Paul & Carol Mahowald, Pat & Collette Rinerson, Dean & Vonnie for their 50th wedding anniversary McElroy, Gerald "Mac" Christensen, Dale & Diane
Rinerson, Dean & Vonnie Miller, Jerry & Judy Rinerson, Dean & Vonnie for their 50th wedding anniversary
Schiefelbein, Bob & Rita for their 50th wedding anniversary Moes, Joyce Christensen, Dale & Diane
Schiefelbein, Bob & Rita Neale, Donna Neale, William Nelson, Carol DeBerg, Dave & Jan Nelson, Joy Rinerson, Dean & Vonnie honoring her and thanking her for her
generosity Olderr, Fritz Polly, Dan & Polly, Waneen Paulson, Arnold Hughes, Derald & Barbara Petersen, Nancy Petersen, Eldon & Shirley
Endres, LeAllen & Julianne in her memory on her birthday Poynor, Steve DeBerg, Dave & Jan
Endres, LeAllen & Julianne Fulmer, Todd & Linda
Rasmussen, Marge Schiefelbein, Bob & Rita Schwanke, Marvin Baxter, Tom & Jackie Smith, Donald F. Hanson, Norlyn & Paula Solum, Burdette Endres, LeAllen & Julianne
Baxter, Tom & Jackie Benson, Randy & Laurie Kinsman, Earle & Polly Vilhauer Raml & Snyder PC Brandsrud, Gary & Kay Schiefelbein, Robert & Rita Fulmer, Todd & Linda Christensen, Dale & Diane Gackstetter, Dean & Ardyce Berven, Jim & Ardys Edwards, Ernie & LuAnn Rinerson, Dean & Vonnie 3 Red Arrows (Jim Redlinger, Jann Heaphy, Jill
Noell)
Spieker, Dr. Cliff Rinerson, Dean & Vonnie for his 80th birthday Stoltenburg, Bernard Schiefelbein, Bob & Rita Tennis, Eric P. Tennis, Shirley Tesch, Carol R Hughes, Derald & Barbara Theis, Bonnie Kinsman, Earle & Polly Thorson, Muriel Polly, Dan & Polly, Waneen True, Harriet Chrisofferson, Helen
Christensen, Dale & Diane Vincent, Velma Christensen, Dale & Diane Vitek, Jo DeBerg, Dave & Jan honoring her on her retirement
Endres, LeAllen & Julianne honoring her on her retirement Calvin, John & Prudy honoring her on her retirement
Ward, Mark Morrison, Clyde & Bev Warren, Jean DeBerg, Dave & Jan
Endres, LeAllen & Julianne Nelson, Joy
Webber Hunt, Karli Jo Hunt, Todd Weber, Mary Kay Endres, LeAllen & Julianne in her memory on her birthday Winkelman, Jan DeBerg, Dave & Jan
Wright, Judy Lynn Wright, Steve & LuAnn Fulmer, Todd
FOUNDATION HIGHLIGHTS 1979 Organizational meeting and preliminary 501(c)(3) nonprofit status received from IRS. 1981 First grants disbursed. 1984 Permanent 501(c)(3) nonprofit status received from IRS. 1989 Fund established with South Dakota Community Foundation by contributing $563,994 and receiving a McKnight Foundation matching grant of $281,997. 1993 Barbara Pingrey hired as first Executive Director. 1996 Foundation receives $700,000 bequest from the Vera Way Marghab estate. Locally-controlled assets exceed $1,000,000.
First multi-year grant: $100,000, committed to the Boys & Girls Club capital Campaign over a five-year period. Foundation office moves to Redlin Art Center. 1998 Foundation received $721,500 bequest from the John and Elizabeth Rislov Family Trust, the largest gift in the Foundation’s history. 1999 Foundation received an anonymous bequest of nearly $1,000,000. Foundation received $1.4 million gift from the Jack and Massie Barrick Charitable Foundation. 2000 Watertown Public Opinion dedicates Good News Edition to the Foundation 2001 Largest grant in Foundation history; committed $250,000 to the Watertown Trail Committee over a three-year period Foundation received an anonymous bequest of $783,700 Foundation creates a Youth Council 2002 Foundation office moved to 211 East Kemp, establishing their own office for the first
time in their history. 2004 Watertown Community Foundation establishes a Women and Giving organization.
The Watertown Community Foundation receives accreditation by the Council on Foundations for compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, the nation’s highest standards for operational quality, integrity and accountability.
2004- ‘05 Watertown Community Foundation asked by City of Watertown and Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce to lead the Vision 2015 process. John Redlinger, WCF Board Chairman and Jan DeBerg, Executive Director co-chair the process.
2005 The Watertown Community Foundation received a $1.5 Million gift from Kenneth B. Way. 2009 – The Watertown Community Foundation celebrates its 30th anniversary 2010 - $100,000 multi-year grant to Lake Area Technical Institute’s Excellence by Design Campaign. 2011 – Future Philanthropists program implemented. 2012 – Giving Back 365 program implemented. 2012 – Sea of Goodwill established 2012 – Watertown Community Foundation coordinates H20-20 Community Visioning Process 2013 – Women & Giving celebrates 10th anniversary. - Dorothy and Ruby Antritter bequest $3.4 million to the Watertown Community Foundation. BOARD MEMBERS Kate Benson 2007 - 2013 Laurie Benson 2006 - 2013 Robert Carey Executive Directors 1979-1986 Jan DeBerg Dale Christensen 2000-2013 2006 - 2013 Dr. Robert Cockle
Debra Popham 1979-1985 1999 Ernest Edwards 1987-1995 Michael Conley 2003 -2004 1997-1999 Bob Faehn 1999-1999 Barbara Pingrey Cliff Herzog 1994-1997 2002 – 2006
