B A R R Y C O M M U N I T Y F O U N D A T I O N
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Cornerstonec o m m u n i t y
Shauna Swantek,
Immediate Past Board Chair
D E A R
It was fate that when the Barry Community Foundation
(BCF) found i tsel f in need of a new physical location, the
former F i rst Presbyter ian Church needed new owners. The
structure on the corner of Center and Broadway had long
served as a cornerstone for community and partnership; i t
housed both the F i rst Presbyter ian Church of Hast ings and
Noah’s Ark Preschool, and i t was wel l -known for opening
i ts doors for community act iv i ty. When the BCF board and
staff toured the bui lding, i t quickly revealed i tsel f as ful l of
poss ibi l i t ies.
What i f th is was a community performing arts space? What
i f th is was a commercial k i tchen? What i f th is was a mult i -
purpose event space? What i f th is board room was open
for other organizat ions to use? What i f al l these rooms
were avai lable to other nonprof i ts at a low cost? After
researching upgrades and poss ibi l i t ies, i t became clear
that the bui lding would continue to be f i l led with l i fe and
activ i ty, and the Barry Community Enr ichment Center
(BCEC) was born.
The BCEC was bui l t on legacy and continues to
demonstrate the col laborat ive spir i t of BCF by br inging
together other nonprof i ts in a shared physical space. The
BCEC also al lows many other community partners the
opportunity to use the faci l i ty at a low cost for meetings
and events.
The miss ion of BCF is “ Improving l ives by br idging
resources.” Beyond shar ing the bui lding, i t i s t rue that
support f rom BCF, whether in the form of information,
col laborat ion, or funding, i s often the cornerstone that
makes community projects and init iat ives poss ible.
The cornerstone provides st rength and stabi l i ty. The
cornerstone sustains. So, too, does the Barry Community
Foundation.
Bonnie S. Gettys,
Pres ident and CEO
Partners
1. COMMUNITY CORNERSTONE
education
F O C U S Areas t h e s e v e n e l e m e n t s o f a h e a l t h y c o m m u n i t y
As your community foundation we see our role as serving as
the br idge connecting ideas, t ime, talent, and resources with
the needs in our community. To most effect ively do this work,
we ut i l i ze a f ramework that ident i f ies seven dif ferent elements
that make up a healthy community: basic needs, health and
wel lness, environment, neighborhoods and communit ies, arts
and culture, economy and education. Based on our st rategic
plan, conversat ions with our community partners, and the
careful evaluat ion of assets current ly in place, a three-year
pr ior i ty focus area is chosen by the Foundation’s Board of
Directors. This focus guides our work dur ing the three-year
t ime per iod and 40% of our unrestr icted grant making dol lars
are invested to help fund support ing programs and init iat ives
around that pr ior i ty element.
For the past s ix years, the education element has been our
focus area. We bel ieve education is the key to success and
that inst i l l ing this bel ief at a young age is crucial for the
success of students and our local community. We continue to
make education-related grants and to bui ld and strengthen
our education-focused programs with an emphasis on
f inancial l i teracy and empowerment. We are grateful for the
partnerships that have been forged so that we can continue
to create a posit ive col lege and career-or iented culture to
help remove barr iers to education.
E D U C A T I O N
H E A L T H &W E L L N E S S
B A S I CN E E D S
NEIGHBORHOODS & COMMUNITIES
E N V I R O N M E N T
E C O N O M YA R T S &
C U L T U R E
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contentsT A B L E O F Contents
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pg. 13H E A L T H &W E L L N E S S
pg. 25E D U C A T I O N
pg. 19P L A N N E DG I V I N G
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pg. 15C O M M U N I T Y
C O R N E R S T O N E
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3. COMMUNITY CORNERSTONE
S M T W Th F S1New Years Day
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13 14 15 16 17 18 19Chamber Annual Dinner
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Foundation FOR EDUCATION
5. COMMUNITY CORNERSTONE
“I feel that many of my students st ruggle to understand
the future as they are less than 10 years old, but having
KickStart in our bui ldings gives us opportunit ies to talk
about the importance of gett ing an education for the
job or career that they would l ike to eventual ly have.”
- Victoria Harris, First Grade Teacher at Maple Valley Schools
KickStart to Career, Barry County’s chi ldren’s saving account
program, is now in i ts thi rd year and has been implemented
across the county. I t takes a vi l lage to raise a chi ld and Victor ia
Harr is i s an amazing example of what this looks l ike. Mrs. Harr is
explains how she integrates the concept of saving into her class’s
school work: “We t ie KickStart into our study unit about goods and
services. This combination helps students understand that things
they want cost money, which of course includes col lege.”
This program, st i l l in i ts infancy, has spurred a movement across
the state and has provided a strong example of what a car ing
community looks l ike. Because of many generous donations, each
year a new cohort of k indergarten students receives their own
account seeded with $50. Mrs. Harr is recognizes the powerful
message this investment in chi ldren sends. “ I am thankful ,” she
says. “This program gives me the opportunity to tel l my students
that their community, the Barry Community Foundation included,
bel ieves in them and that they too can be successful in school,
their careers, and in l i fe.”
S M T W Th F S1Leadership Barry County Opening Weekend
2Leadership Barry County Opening Weekend &VITA Taxathon
3 4Write Away Contest Entries Due
5 6 7Show Me the Money Day
8 9Green Ga-bles Haven Auction
10 11 12 13 14Valentines Day
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17 18Presidents’ Day
19 20 21 22 23Community Action’s Walk for Warmth
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2019February S M T W Th F S
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P reserving A DREAMChar l ton Pa r k
H istor ic Charlton Park Vi l lage, Museum & Recreation Area
(HCPVM) started out as the dream of one man. Mr. I rv ing D.
Charlton had a tremendous pass ion for wanting to preserve local
history of agr iculture and famil ies f rom the 19th century, and to
share that with Barry County cit izens. That dream became a real i ty
when he donated 210 acres and his art i fact col lect ion to Barry
County in 1936, and started what is now Charlton Park.
I rv ing’s v is ion for Charlton Park t ransferred into i ts miss ion - to
provide educational and recreational opportunit ies, through the
col lect ion, preservat ion and demonstrat ion of ear ly rural Michigan
l i fe, art i facts and bui ldings, and the maintenance of natural and
recreation areas.
Today Charlton Park has grown to over 300 acres, 30 plus bui ldings,
and hosts tens of thousands of v is i tors annual ly. Each year, over
4,000 school age chi ldren exper ience history in person and for just a
moment, are transported back in t ime.
Support for host ing chi ldren and famil ies comes in many dif ferent
forms. One area of support that i t hopes to expand and grow in
the future is the newly developed Charlton Park Fund at the Barry
Community Foundation.
Recently a new partnership with the Barry Community Foundation
was forged thanks to the vis ion of the Charlton Park Foundation
members and staff who saw an opportunity to have an even
greater impact on the inst i tut ion moving forward. The connectiv i ty,
guidance, and leadership of the Barry Community Foundation
wi l l help ensure that the Charlton Park Fund continues to create
opportunit ies for res idents to exper ience Mr. Charlton’s dream of
preserving local history in a tangible way. We hope you wi l l jo in us in
support ing the Charlton Park Fund.
Photography by; Steve White
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S M T W Th F S1Scholarship Applications Close
2Mary Youngs Benefit Concert
3 4 5 6 7 8 9TAC Mardi Gras Party
10Daylight Savings
11 12 13 14 15YAC Grant Applications Due
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Connecting LEADERSLeader sh ip Ba r r y Co u n ty
9. COMMUNITY CORNERSTONE
W hat is the cornerstone of leadership? Leadership Barry
County bel ieves that the answer to this quest ion is connection—
it i s the neighborhoods and communit ies of Barry County. The
miss ion statement of Leadership Barry County is To Develop and
L ink Leaders for Stronger Communit ies. Whi le this statement is br ief,
our work is broader and deeper than ever before. Our roots reach
back to 1989, when the W.K. Kel logg Foundation issued a grant
to Michigan State Univers i ty extension off ices for leadership and
local government education. Out of that grant, Leadership Barry
County became the pioneer rural leadership program in southwest
Michigan. The foundation of our work is an annual program for
people who work or l ive in Barry County. Each year, a new class
engages in this program to better understand community needs
and resources, as wel l as key aspects of leadership. Important
parts of this program include behind-the-scenes tours of Barry
County, the state capitol bui lding in Lansing, and our local courts
and jai l . Class members dive deep into topics such as divers i ty,
communications, bui lding consensus, and local and state
government st ructure and f inancing. The capstone is a service
project that is ent i rely planned and executed by the class.
Growth doesn’t stop with the program. Over the past 28 years,
our network has grown to almost 500 program graduates. These
alumni are offered continued opportunit ies to keep learning
and connecting throughout West Michigan. Leadership Barry
County also provides broader services to the community, such as
workshops on running for publ ic off ice and serving as a point of
connection between nonprof i t organizat ions and potent ial board
members. This year, we are embarking on an innovative new
partnership to provide training to county boards and commiss ions.
I f you would l ike to recommend someone for the program, or i f
you are an alumni looking for resources or an opportunity to be
more involved in the work of leadership, cal l the Barry Community
Foundation or v is i t www.leadershipbarrycounty.org .
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16 17 18 19GoodFriday
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21Easter Sunday
22 23 24Chamber Admin-istrative Professionals Luncheon
25Hastings Jazz Festival
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27Hastings Jazz Festival andDKEF Spring Gala
28 29 30Wilson H. Craig Jr. Grant Appli-cations Due
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2019April S M T W Th F S
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B arry County is a place where an abundance of
natural beauty can be found, f rom lush forests and
rol l ing f ie lds to breathtaking water v iews. I t i s one of
9 counties served by the Southwest Michigan Land
Conservancy (SWMLC) and makes up 1/3 of their 15,500
preserved acres.
With the help of the SWMLC we are able to conserve
land that we need for good health, places to play and
explore, to exercise and let go of st ress. We need the
land for v ibrant communit ies—gardens, parks, and trai ls
that draw people and where neighbors can gather. We
need the stor ies rooted in the land, so we can explore
who we are. We need the beauty of the land to inspire
us.
The Barry Community Foundation is proud to hold
the SWMLC fund that helps provide support of land
conservat ion and stewardship work in Barry County.
Through the work of the SWMLC and concerned land
owners, we are able to promote these wonderful
natural resources to current res idents and vis i tors whi le
also preserving them for generat ions to come.
For more information about SWMLC or to f ind publ ic
preserves to explore vis i t www.swmlc.org .
P reserving NATURAL BEAUTYSou thwes t M ic h ig a n L a n d C onse rvancy
Carter Lake Publ ic Preserve, Barry Co.11. COMMUNITY CORNERSTONE
S M T W Th F S1 2 3 4
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T he results of a community needs assessment f rom 2012 found
obesity prevention to be one of the top community needs,
and as a result , the B. Healthy Coal i t ion was formed. S ince
i ts formation, the coal i t ion has gained tract ion by creating
partnerships across the community and connecting res idents
with resources. I ts members hope to continue promoting health
through engaging and meaningful evidence-based programs
and init iat ives aimed to help reduce obesity. Recently the B.
Healthy Coal i t ion worked with a Hast ings High School graduate
to develop a geo-caching app that promotes physical act iv i ty
whi le having fun outs ide. This app al lowed individuals to
part icipate in a community-wide scavenger hunt at var ious
Barry County parks and trai ls and awarded pr izes for complet ing
the hunt!
The Barry Community Foundation is proud to promote the B.
Healthy Coal i t ion’s in i t iat ives and is dedicated to helping Barry
County res idents gain access to high qual i ty health services on
a personal, community, and systems level.
P romoting HEALTHY CHOICESB . H ea l thy C o a l i t i o n
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2 3 4 5Leadership Barry County Graduation and Alumni Dinner
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2019June S M T W Th F S
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Community CORNERSTONEBar ry Com m u n i ty En r ic h m e nt C en te r
When the First Presbyterian Church came on the market in
2010 there were many proposed uses, including demolishing the
150-year-old building and making a parking lot. Bonnie Gettys,
Barry Community Foundation President and CEO, along with the
Foundation’s Board of Directors, envisioned another use. What if
Barry County could have a true community center that could impact
residents on multiple levels? Talks began and the Barry Community
Enrichment Center (BCEC) was born. Today the BCEC is home to 11
nonprofit agencies who are dedicated to providing our community
with a variety of services, enrichment, and education. The building
is host to community events, workshops, and classes. It is a place
where community members can come to receive help, find resources,
or fulfill their philanthropic aspirations. The BCEC also boasts a
commercial culinary arts kitchen and a performing arts center. The
Foundation’s mission is “Improving lives by bridging resources” and
this big old church helps to ensure our commitment and promise to
the community by providing a physical location where that mission
can be a reality.
Every inch of the building has been repurposed to maximize its
impact in the community. The building’s commercial kitchen provides
a space for food and event preparation. It also offers a place for
educational opportunities such as a culinary arts program for high
school students. The Dennison Performing Arts Center (PAC) is another
jewel in the community. Once the church sanctuary, it is now a fully
equipped theater and provides a venue for theatrical performances,
concerts, and performing arts programs. The building is home to 11
building partners and dedicates 8,786 square feet for office space.
Last but not least, the BCEC offers multiple meeting spaces and a
large hall that hosts many community events each year.
What isn’t visible to the eye when visiting the building are the stories
of people who have walked through its doors and received a service
that was life changing, stories of people who are passionate about
helping others and were able to use the BCEC as a conduit for
positive change. The moral of these stories is that the well-being of
our community and the thousands of people who utilize it each year is
at the center of everything we do.
Please consider a donation to the Barry Community Enrichment
Center so that we can be good stewards of our building and remain
the epicenter for community service and enrichment. We are
currently halfway to reaching our goal of $1.26 million. Every dollar
donated brings us closer to being able to reassure our community
that we and our partners will always have a place to serve the people
who need us most.
15. COMMUNITY CORNERSTONE
S M T W Th F S1Barry Community Foundation turns 24!
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“Bud, do you think the ice is thick enough for the kids to skate on?”
Bud Leonard was able to answer Sandy’s quest ion because he
kept an eye on the thickness of the ice on Wal l Lake in Delton,
where Bud and his wife, Dor is , were neighbors of Joe and Sandy
Barker.
Before Dor is passed in 2006, the couple developed their legacy
plan to include the Barry Community Foundation. When the trustee
of their t rust passed away, Sandy was asked to become the new
trustee and she agreed to accept that role. Bud was heard to tel l
Sandy’s husband, Joe, that he didn’t l ike him but he l iked his wife!
Seemingly gruff on the outs ide, Bud had an inner k indness and
generosity that was part of his soul .
A life OF GENEROSITYGeorge ( “ Bu d ” ) L e o n a r d
Unti l Bud passed away at the age of 92, he remained active in
the community and was able to stay in the home he loved for a
very long t ime. Interested in Delton Kel logg scholarships, loving
books as wel l as the l ibrary, Bud was a staunch supporter of Delton
Kel logg Schools. As a l i fe long f i re f ighter, Bud shared his legacy
with the Delton F i re Club in addit ion to the Bernard Museum and
Green Gables Haven.
The “guys” at the Bowen’s Family Dining table, where Bud sat for
breakfast every day learned to enjoy his company and he theirs ,
regardless of his opinions—which he shared wi l l ingly. He and his
wife were lovable, generous people with a pass ion for enjoying l i fe
and giving back to the community.
17. COMMUNITY CORNERSTONE
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4 5 6 7 8 9Delton Founder’s Festival
10Delton Founder’s Festival
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26 27 28 29Thornapple Legacy Dinner
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A Family’s LEGACYRober t and J a n e Mo r r i s
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I t was Barry County Fair Week and Jane and Kary’s kids were busy preparing their 4-H steers. “Where is Mom? She should be here by now.”
That day three years ago changed the k ids’ l ives forever. Their
beloved mom and wife, Jane Morr is , had unexpectedly passed
away. Kary, was on his own now with the k ids as they al l t r ied to
piece their l ives back together again. Out-of-town relat ives were
contacted and funeral arrangements were made.
The fami ly contacted the Barry Community Foundation to set up
a legacy for Jane, who was pass ionate about 4-H and Lakewood
Schools. Two scholarship funds were establ ished in Jane’s honor,
one for Lakewood graduating seniors and one for Barry County
graduating seniors part icipating in 4-H.
Unbeknownst to Kary and his other s ibl ings, their brother Robert
(Bob) decided to set up his legacy arrangements to benefit Barry
Community Foundation whi le he was in town for Jane’s funeral .
Bob passed away unexpectedly in 2017 at his home San Diego.
Whi le fami ly members were deal ing with his loss and sort ing
through the contents of his home, they found the papers
specify ing his wish to leave his legacy to the Foundation.
Bob was pass ionate about helping people and preserving rural
environments. Act ive in the S ierra Club for many years, he
wanted his legacy to be used for the betterment of Lake Odessa
and Barry County.
What a tremendous legacy both Bob and Jane left . Their
generosity wi l l l ive on for years to come in the manner they
intended.
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2019September S M T W Th F S
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Developing TALENTWork fo rce Deve lo p m e n t a n d the Ke l logg Advanced M anu f ac tu r i ng Assembly (KAMA)
seen two successful cohorts of graduating high school seniors not
only gain necessary hard and soft sk i l l s , but also employment at local
manufactur ing f i rms immediately after complet ing the program.
“I’ve seen students begin KAMA with zero plans for after graduation,
and minimal motivat ion to succeed,” notes Mike Schneiderhan,
Workforce Development Coordinator with the Chamber/EDA. “KAMA
sparks something in these k ids. Through this program, they see how
training can posit ively impact their careers, and their l ives. I ’m not
exaggerat ing when I say I ’ve seen students t ransform dur ing their
KAMA exper ience… in outstanding ways.”
“We regular ly hear success stor ies f rom our KAMA graduates,
ranging from promotions at work to receiving tuit ion ass istance to
get addit ional t raining,” says Mr. Alden. “Every student success f rom
KAMA is not only one more local res ident on their way to prosper ity,
but i t ’s also helping to strengthen our community economy by
keeping our local companies staffed up. I t ’s a fantast ic, symbiot ic
relat ionship that couldn’t be accomplished without support and
col laborat ion f rom the pr ivate sector, local organizat ions, and
phi lanthropy.”
W ith local unemployment rates at histor ic lows, the demand for
talent is increasing. This means outstanding opportunit ies for Barry
County youth, part icular ly those graduating high school in the next
several years. Br inging those opportunit ies to the forefront is crucial
for the future success of our local economy as wel l as individual
career prosper ity.
“Mult iple col laborat ive in it iat ives in Barry County are actively
‘moving the needle’ when i t comes to talent development,” says
Travis Alden, Pres ident of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce
& Economic Development Al l iance (EDA). “For a smal l community,
there’s a lot going on.”
Organizat ions such as the Chamber/EDA, the Barry Community
Foundation, the Barry Career Access Network, local school dist r icts
and others have developed and continue to pursue innovative
workforce development programs to not only help local employers
thr ive, but connect local res idents–pr imari ly youth–with opportunit ies
to be successful . Perhaps the s ignature in it iat ive, the Kel logg
Advanced Manufactur ing Assembly (KAMA) training program – has
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S M T W Th F S1TAEF Grant Applications Due
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6 7Barry County Manufactur-ing Week
8 9 10 11 12YAC Roof Sit
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16 17 18 19Arts and Eats Tour
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27 28 29 30 31Wilson H. Craig Jr. Grant Applications Due &Halloween
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November
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Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease. Those who suffer from this disease do
not have the ability to produce the important hormone, insulin, on their own. Therefore, this
disease is often sadly a silent killer. Due to soaring insulin prices, the average annual cost for
a person living with T1D is $35,000. Too often the medical needs of these individuals are not
met, resulting in life-threatening outcomes and, in some cases, death.
One of the Barry Community Foundation’s newest funds, T1DE (Type 1 Diabetes Emergency
Fund) was created by Lauren Tripp and is administered by the Barry County United Way. This
unique fund aims to provide funding for the emergency medical needs of Type 1 Diabetics.
Lauren has an amazing story to share about what it’s like to live day-to-day with this
disease that, if untreated, has detrimental outcomes. Last year Lauren shared her story
on Facebook to bring awareness to the disease. She is passionate about living a healthy
lifestyle and helping others with the disease manage it. With the realization that the cost of
this is overwhelming, she continues to raise awareness and is doing what she can with the
resources she has to help those facing the cost burden of surviving T1D access the resources
and supplies they need to live a healthy and active life.
Raising AWARENESSType 1 D iabe te s Em e r g e n c y Fund ( T1DE )
Copper bracelets made by Lauren to benefit the T1DE Fund.
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29 30Small Business Saturday
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December
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Moving past barr iers threatening to deter her f rom her goals and ambit ions is something that Sadie McKinstry f inds al l too fami l iar . Sadie,
who is also a graduate of Leadership Barry County, has exper ienced hurdles in her l i fe that most could never imagine. She began working
at the age of 14, not because she wanted to, but because she needed to support herself . Sadie had set some money aside and when
she graduated from high school had enough money to enrol l in one col lege class. However, she did not calculate the cost of books and
suppl ies and was forced to leave col lege. Sadie is current ly employed ful l t ime at F lexFab, attended Kel logg Community Col lege and
now attends Grand Val ley State Univers i ty. Through her employment, she has had the opportunity to speak to high school students about
the Manufactur ing Matters In i t iat ive and i ts benefits , one of which is paid col lege tuit ion. Sadie’s sense of perseverance is contagious. I t
helped her remain optimist ic when she felt l ike she hit rock bottom but has also led her to a place where she is able to take action and
create opportunit ies not only for herself , but also for those around her. By shar ing her story and saving her hard-earned dol lars, Sadie has
been able to give away thousands of dol lars to perfect st rangers in need of money for their educations.
The Barry Community Foundation is proud to say that Sadie has played an enormous role in inspir ing the pi lot program cal led Be The
Change. She has helped us understand that the barr iers to education often go beyond the cost of tuit ion. They can come in the form of
an immediate l i fe expense such as car repair or medical bi l l s or a lack of knowledge about community resources. Working with our local
community col lege, BCF is developing a program to ident i fy students needing ass istance so that dropping out doesn’t become their
only option. Once accepted to the program, the intent ion is to fol low each student unt i l the complet ion of their degree or cert i f icat ion -
ass ist ing them with f inancial needs and resource coaching along the way.
Breaking BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONBe the Chan g e
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S M T W Th F S1Scholarship Applications Open
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for good. for barry county. forever
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G E O G R A P H I C A F F I L I A T E SThe Barry Community Foundation supports philanthropic growth
through affiliate foundations in the neighboring Middleville and Delton
communities by providing administrative support and investment services.
Each affiliate is represented by an advisory committee that reviews
proposals and recommends grants. Detailed affiliate information is
available upon request.
Thornapple Area Enr ichment Foundat ion thornapplefoundation.org
$ 1 0 , 0 0 1total grants awarded in fiscal year 2018
$ 4 0 , 6 0 0total scholarships awarded in fiscal year 2018
$ 2 , 0 0 0 , 0 4 8assets 2018
Delton Kel logg Educat ion Foundat ion dkef.net
$ 3 , 9 9 3total grants awarded in fiscal year 2018
$ 3 2 , 2 5 0total scholarships awarded in fiscal year 2018
$ 7 9 6 , 1 5 7assets 2018
Barr y Communi ty Enr ichment Center
S U P P O R T I N G ORGANIZATION
Established in 2011, this building is owned and operated by the Barry
Community Enrichment Center. It currently brings together 11 partner
organizations for centralized access to assistance and support services.
$ 1 , 7 3 3 , 7 5 6assets 2018
The Barry Community Foundation’s and Barry Community Enrichment Center’s financial statements are audited by Plante & Moran, PLLC. A full set of the audited financial
statements will be available by contacting [email protected].
Financials
KickStar t to Career Established in 2015, KickStart to Career was created to Inspire Students
to Believe in Their Future. Each year every Barry County kindergartener
receives a deposit-only, long-term savings account at Hastings City
Bank seeded with $50 for their future college and career expenses. Now
in its third year, KickStart has developed incentive programs to inspire
additional deposits.
2 , 1 8 1number of accounts opened to date
S U P P O R T PROGRAMMING
$ 1 0 9 , 5 0 0account seed money to date
27. COMMUNITY CORNERSTONE
$ 5 8 , 4 1 6TOTAL COMMUNITY
GRANTS IN 2018
C O M M U N I T Y I N V E S T M E N T S F O U N D A T I O N T O T A L A S S E T SThe 2018 fiscal year grant dollars were awarded to the organizations shown below.
$ 1 , 5 2 9 , 9 3 7$ 5 8 , 4 1 6$ 1 3 , 9 9 4
I N V E S T M E N T A L L O C A T I O NGlobal Equity
Fixed Income
Asset Allocation Funds
Alternative Investments
Cash
2 9 . 4 %1 7 . 1 %2 7 . 4 %1 9 . 8 %
6 . 3 %
$ 2 3 , 2 4 63 Year Priority
Education
$ 4 , 9 2 0Barry-EatonHealth Plan
$ 2 , 5 0 0Ronald McDonald
House of Western MI$ 5 , 0 0 0
Pierce Cedar CreekInstitute
$ 1 , 5 0 0Thornapple Kellogg
Schools
$ 1 , 2 5 0MI Crossroads Council
DBA Pres. Ford Field Service Council
$ 2 , 0 0 0 , 0 4 8Thornapple Area
Enrichment Foundation
$ 7 9 6 , 1 5 7Delton Kellogg
Education Foundation
$ 1 , 7 3 3 , 7 5 6Barry Community
Enrichment Center
$ 3 1 , 9 8 9 , 0 5 4Barry Community
Foundation
$ 2 , 5 4 4 , 8 6 4$ 4 4 4 , 3 7 9
TOTA L G R A N T S $ 1 , 6 0 2 , 3 4 7Barry Community Foundation *
Community Grants (see chart)
Affiliates
* includes Youth Advisory Council grants detailed in a separate report
TOTA L S C H O L A R S H I P S $ 1 4 0 , 3 5 0
TOTA L G I F T S $ 2 , 9 8 9 , 2 4 3Barry Community Foundation
Affiliates
Barry Community Foundation
Affiliates
$ 6 7 , 5 0 0$ 7 2 , 8 5 0
$ 3 6 , 5 1 9 , 0 1 5TOTAL ASSETS 2018
E X P E N S E SProgram Service Expenses
Management and General Expenses
Fundraising Expenses
$ 1 , 9 2 1 , 8 9 6$ 5 3 1 , 4 8 0$ 2 3 6 , 7 9 6
$ 2 0 , 0 0 0Barry CountyUnited Way
R E V E N U ETotal Revenue $ 4 , 4 5 4 , 4 2 8
28. COMMUNITY CORNERSTONE
Ou r STAFF + BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Front Row (from left) : Megan McKeown, Communications Director; Emi ly Hayward, Administ rat ive Ass istant; Dave Solmes, Director; Diane
Gaertner, Vice Chair ; Annie Hal le, Vice Pres ident of Operat ions; Sarah Alden, Program Associate; Karen Bradley, Administ rat ive Ass istant
Back Row (from left) : Scott McKeown, Director; Barbra Case, Secretary; Bob Per ino, Director; Marcia Szumowski , Di rector; Amy Murphy, Program
Director; Cheryl Bower, Director; Bonnie Gettys, Pres ident and CEO; Dave Coleman, Treasurer; Fred Jacobs, Board Chair
Not Pictured: Shauna Swantek, Immediate Past Board Chair ; Dr. K im Norr is , Di rector; Kor in Ayers, Di rector; John Gal lagher, Bui lding Support and
Maintenance; T im Gir rbach, Bui lding Support and Maintenance; J i l l Young, Front Desk Ass istant
29. COMMUNITY CORNERSTONE
Giving through the Barry Community Foundation isn’t just a mark of generosity. Your gifts , whether they
are of t ime, talent or t reasure show your pass ion and support for maintaining the cornerstone on which
our community was bui l t . Your gifts play a s ignif icant role in sett ing the foundation for the work the
Barry Community Foundation does each and every day.
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B A R R YC O M M U N I T YF O U N D A T I O N
231 S. Broadway St.Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-0526www.barrycf.org
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