The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation was established as the Michigan Botanic Garden Foundation in 1993. It is a single-purpose foundation with the goal of providing an endowment fund to support the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
The Foundation accepts general endowment fund contributions as well as funds designated by the donor for restricted use. Contributions may be made as annual gifts, pledges over multiple years, or designated to an existing fund. The endowment is a permanent fund invested by the FMG&SF for capital appreciation and income. A portion of the funds is distributed annually for restricted or unrestricted purposes in accordance with the donor's wishes. A named fund may be established for $10,000 or more. The Foundation may also be included in estate plans. All contributions are deductible for both income and estate tax purposes. Learn more about the ways to give »
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Board of Directors
The Foundation elects an independent, public Board of Directors.
President, Ray B. Loeschner
Vice President, John D. Bouwer
Treasurer, Michael R. Julien
Secretary, Richard A. Morton
Trustee, Judith A. DeLapa
Trustee, Dirk C. Hoffius
Trustee, James P. Keane
Trustee, Kathleen P. Maine
Trustee, Hendrik G. Meijer
Trustee, Stuart B. Padnos
Ex Officio, Brian Cloyd
Executive Director, Susanne T. VeenemanHonorary Trustees
Earl D. Holton
Frederik G. H. Meijer
Lena E. S. Meijer
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Financial Report
The Foundation has current assets of over $60 million.
View the latest statement of financial position and activities »
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Letter from the President
Perhaps Charles Dickens’ opening statement in his book A Tale of Two Cities best describes the past year at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation.
