news letter from gardens president ways of giving frederik meijer gardens mission statement

The Frederik Meijer Gardens 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 Frederik Meijer Gardens Foundation has current assets of over $30 million. 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. A named fund may be established for $10,000 or more. The Foundation may be included in estate plans. All contributions are deductible for both income and estate tax purposes.

 

The Frederik Meijer Gardens Foundation elects an independent, public Board of Trustees. Current Foundation Board Members are listed to the right.

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
Hendrik G. Meijer

Trustee
Stuart B. Padnos

Trustee
H. Edward Prein

Ex Officio
Michael S. Lloyd

Executive Director
Susanne T. Veeneman

Honorary Trustees
Earl D. Holton
Frederik G. H. Meijer
Lena E. S. Meijer