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MISSION STATEMENT

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Foundation is dedicated to supporting the mission of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District by providing financial resources that enhance facilities, programs and conservation efforts on or adjacent to District lands and waters.

Photo: 2016 Safe Boating and Fishing Festival, North Central Ohio Safe Boating CouncilCover Photo: Wood Fired Outdoor Pizza Oven, Camp Roosevelt-Firebird

2016 was a year to celebrate! The Foundation awarded16 grants to projects and programs throughout theMuskingum Watershed – the greatest number of grantsever! 2016 was also a record-breaking fundraising year,as revenues topped $67,000! We also added two newfunds: the Pleasant Hill Lake Park Fund and the Bike andHike Fund. 2016 also marked the 15th Anniversary ofthe Foundation as a charitable nonprofit organization!We have accomplished so much in these 15 years,including growth in our fundraising, growth in thenumber of our charitable funds, and growth in ourgrantmaking.

The 18th Annual Golf Outing, held on August 11, 2016at Oak Shadows Golf Club in New Philadelphia, wasanother record-breaking fundraiser! The event was soldout with 36 teams participating and included threeplatinum sponsors, four gold sponsors, 12 silversponsors, and 39 hole sponsors. The Foundation raisedover $29,000 from this event, surpassing last year’srecord-breaking fundraising event! We cannot thankour sponsors enough for making the 2016 outing sosuccessful!

The Foundation also held its second Annual Meeting onNovember 4, 2016. Proceeds from the Annual Meetingsupport our Mini Grant Program. We highlighted the2016 Mini Grant program at our Annual Meeting, andhad our youth camp grant recipients explain theirprojects. The Foundation funded Mini Grants to fivecamps in 2016, making a big impact on outdoorrecreation and environmental education for hundredsof youth campers. We look forward to supporting moreof the great work of our youth camps in 2017.

Our assets also continue to grow. Our total assets arenow nearly $750,000. By charitable foundationstandards, we are not a large foundation, but we havemade a large impact. Your gifts, your sponsorships, andyour charitable donations go toward the betterment of

the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. Yourgenerous support over these years has helped supporta project or program of the Conservancy District, orhelped a community within the watershed.

As we celebrate our accomplishments of the last 15years, we eagerly look forward to the next 15. Withyour continued support and generosity, we can furtherour mission and continue to make a big difference inrecreation and conservation, while improving thequality of life for residents in the Muskingum RiverWatershed – the region we love and call home.

Sincerely,

James R. Schoch Chairman , MWCF Board of Trustees

Nick L. LautzenheiserMWCF Development Coordinator

Muskingum Watershed Conservancy FoundationAnnual Report 2016

MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRMAN AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Dear Friends,

Muskingum Lakes Corridor ProjectBuckeye Trail Association$701Charitable Endowment Fund

Water Quality Monitoring in MWCD WatershedsCarroll Soil & Water Conservation District$1,250Crossroads RC&D Conservation Fund

Electric Service to Norma Johnson CenterNorma Johnson Center$1,000Crossroads RC&D Conservation Fund

Cold Water Rescue InitiativeTappan Lake Volunteer Fire Department$1,000Charitable Endowment Fund

Water Rescue EquipmentSherrodsville Volunteer Fire Department$1,000Charitable Endowment Fund

Dog Park Bench Atwood Lake Park$600Butch Heavilin Memorial Dog Park Fund

Water Quality Monitoring in MWCD Watersheds

Sherrodsville VFD Water Rescue Equipment

2016 GRANTS


Electric Service to Norma Johnson Center

Atwood Fall Festival Kid’s Zone

2016 Safe Boating & Fishing Festival

2016 GRANTS

Charles Mill Kayak Trailer


Charles Mill ActivitiesCharles Mill Lake Park$1,000Messerly Recreation Center Fund

Atwood Fall Festival Kid’s Zone Atwood Area Fall Festival$2,244Atwood Park Fund

Trout in the ClassroomPleasant Hill Lake Park$2,475General Fund

Charles Mill Kayak TrailerCharles Mill Lake Park$1,250Messerly Recreation Center Fund

2016 Safe Boating & Fishing FestivalNorth Central Ohio Safe Boating Council$1,000Charitable Endowment Fund

MINI GRANT PROGRAM

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District hasalways had a strong partnership with the thirteen youthcamps that are located along its lakes. The campsprovide children with great opportunities for summerrecreation and personal development. Each yearthousands of youth attend these camps and get toexperience the great forests and lakes that MWCDmanages.

In addition to the MWCD’s strong partnerships withthese youth camps, the Foundation also has unique ties.Three of the eleven Foundation Board of Trustees haveworked at these youth camps, and two Trustees werecamp directors for over 30 years, respectively.

The Foundation conceived the idea of a Mini GrantProgram in 2015 as a way to further support theprograms and projects of the thirteen youth camps. Thisgrant program also coincided with the planning of theFoundation’s inaugural Annual Meeting. The Board ofTrustees decided to utilize this new event, the AnnualMeeting, as a fundraiser to support the Mini GrantProgram.

The Mini Grant Program is open to the thirteen youthcamps along MWCD lakes and funds programs andprojects supporting recreation, natural resourceconservation, and outdoor and environmentaleducation.

“The Mini Grant Program was established to help thecamps enhance the educational experience and increaserecreational opportunities for these youth,” saidDevelopment Coordinator Nick Lautzenheiser. “It wouldnot be possible to have this grant program and supportthe great work of these youth camps without thegenerous support from our Annual Meeting sponsorsand attendees,” said Board of Trustees Chairman JimSchoch.


(L-R) John Davis (MWCF Trustee), Kristin Picking (Camp Nuhop), Carrie Weigley (YMCA Camp Tippecanoe), Jim Schoch (MWCF Trustee), and Harry Horstman (MWCF Trustee). Not pictured: Camp Roosevelt-Firebird, Falcon Camp, and Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp.

2016 MINI GRANT PROGRAM RECIPIENTS

Project Name Camp Grant Award

Green Energy Class Camp Nuhop (Pleasant Hill Lake) $497

Outdoor Pizza Kitchen with Earthen Oven Camp Roosevelt-Firebird (Leesville Lake) $1,000

Outdoor Cooking Expansion Project Falcon Camp (Leesville Lake) $1,157

Pedal Preservation Project Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp (Pleasant Hill Lake)

$1,313

Environmental Education Displays YMCA Camp Tippecanoe (Clendening Lake) $1,033

MINI GRANT PROGRAM


Wood Fired Outdoor Pizza Kitchen with Earthen OvenCamp Roosevelt-Firebird

Green Energy ClassCamp Nuhop

Environmental Education DisplaysYMCA Camp Tippecanoe

Pedal Preservation ProjectPleasant Hill Outdoor Camp

18th ANNUAL GOLF OUTINGAugust 11, 2016 | Oak Shadows Golf Club, New Philadelphia


1st Place: Team Omnipro Services

3rd Place: Team WesBanco

Proximity Contest WinnersLong Putt, Hole 1: Bryan ButlerClosest to Pin, Hole 8: Mike NortettoLongest Drive, Hole 10: Mike Rehfus, Jr.Closest to the Pin, Hole 15: Chad Davis

2nd Place: Team Bible

18th ANNUAL GOLF OUTINGAugust 11, 2016 | Oak Shadows Golf Club, New Philadelphia


The Foundation held its second Annual Meeting on Friday,November 4, 2016 at the Kent State University atTuscarawas Performing Arts Center in New Philadelphia.Nearly 180 people attended the event, which included adinner and program featuring keynote speaker WadeJohnston of the Green Umbrella.

Mr. Johnston spoke on the recreational, health andwellness, and economic importance of trails in ourcommunities. His presentation was timely as the MWCDcontinues to plan for trails within and between its parksand surrounding communities.

The Annual Meeting also highlighted the first round of MiniGrant recipients. Representatives from Camp Nuhop, thePleasant Hill Outdoor Camp, YMCA Camp Tippecanoe, andCamp Roosevelt-Firebird explained how their respectiveprojects improved the experiences of their youth campers.

“The Mini Grants are relatively small, but they have a bigimpact," said Development Coordinator NickLautzenheiser. “I think it was really important for theAnnual Meeting attendees to hear how their generosityand support directly supported the great work of our youthcamps," Lautzenheiser added.

Board of Trustees Chairman Jim Schoch thanked all of thegenerous event sponsors, which included BeaverExcavating, DLZ, Environmental Design Group, GPD Group,ms consultants, Omnipro Services, Tucson, and Woolpert.In addition to the event sponsors, there were a number oftable and program sponsors. "We could not host an eventlike this without the support from these sponsors," Schochexplained.

Proceeds from the event will again support the 2017 MiniGrant Program. The 2017 Annual Meeting will be held atthe Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 3.would

Trustees with Youth Camp Mini Grant Award RecipientsMeeting attendees enjoying dinner at the Annual Meeting

2016 ANNUAL MEETINGNovember 4, 2016 | Performing Arts Center, New Philadelphia

Wade Johnston

Johnston is the RegionalTrails Coordinator forTri-State Trails, aninitiative of the GreenUmbrella RegionalSustainability Alliance.An avid commutercyclist and outdoorenthusiast, Johnston isworking to change theway people interact withthe built environmentand the outdoors in thegreater Cincinnati area.


Foundation Development Coordinator Nick Lautzenheiser speaks at the Annual Meeting

Foundation Chairman James Schoch (L), Chris McClellan, and Joe Mendes

Meeting attendees enjoying fellowship at the Annual Meeting


TOUR DE MWCD


Cycling has always been a passion for FoundationDevelopment Coordinator Nick Lautzenheiser, and heloves riding throughout the Muskingum Watershed,exploring the roads around the Conservancy District’slakes and parks. In fact, most of his regular bike ridesvisit at least one of MWCD’s facilities. That passion ledto the creation of a new charitable fund for theFoundation.

In May 2016 Nick and his wife, Marissa, established anew fund in the Foundation – the Bike and Hike Fund –which would support future bicycle and trailinfrastructure projects throughout the MuskingumWatershed. “Our intent was to create a fund that couldhelp support trails in parks and communities, bike lanesand signage on roads, and trailheads and trailamenities,” said Lautzenheiser. “Also, I wanted tocreate a fundraiser to match our initial donation,bolster the fund, and promote awareness for both theFoundation and the Bike and Hike fund. The idea forcompleting a long bike ride seemed like the perfectfundraiser, and 200 miles seemed like the perfectdistance.”

Lautzenheiser completed the “Tour de MWCD” on July31, 2017. The Tour was a one-day, 201-mile bicycleride, which included stops at all of the ConservancyDistrict parks and marinas. The MWCD has long had avision of linking its facilities with a vast network oftrails; the Tour de MWCD route symbolically matchedthis vision.

Lautzenheiser started the journey from the AtwoodLake Park Welcome Center at 7:00 AM. He thentraveled south, visiting the Leesville Lake Dam andSouth Fork Marina, Tappan Lake Park, Clendening LakeMarina, Piedmont Lake Marina, Seneca Lake Marina,and then Seneca Lake Park. Then he headed westwardand northward, traveling through New Concord, andstopping at Wills Creek Lake, Coshocton (where theWalhonding River and Tuscarawas River meet to formthe Muskingum River), the Mohawk Dam, Pleasant HillLake Park, and finishing at the Messerly RecreationCenter in Charles Mill Lake Park at 7:30 PM. The ride

took 11 hours and 50 minutes. Marissa drove thesupport vehicle, which was stocked with water, food,tools, spare tubes, and even a spare bike.

“You really get an appreciation for how vast theMuskingum Watershed is when you ride 200 miles andonly ride in 11 of the 27 counties it encompasses. Mostof my ride was in the Middle and Lower TuscarawasRiver, Wills Creek, and Walhonding River basins. I didnot see any of the Upper Tuscarawas River or LowerMuskingum River watersheds. You also get anappreciation for how scenic the watershed is. This isreally a great part of the state, and it’s ideal for cyclingand hiking. The MWCD has so many beautiful lakes andparks, and it was so great to be able to see all of themin one day. And, there’s no better way to explore thewatershed than by bicycle.”

The bike ride raised over $2,200 and greatly boostedthe Bike and Hike Fund. “I was extremely overwhelmedwith all of the generosity and support! Those donationswill help support future bicycle and hiking trail projectsthroughout the Muskingum Watershed,” saidLautzenheiser.

Lautzenheiser aims to continue this fundraiser annually,with different routes each year exploring new areas ofthe vast Muskingum Basin. “I’m already planning the2017 Tour de MWCD route. My goal is to see new areasof the watershed each year.”

Lautzenheiser hopes the Tour de MWCD will eventuallyblossom into a multi-day bicycle tour attractinghundreds of cyclists. “I think there’s real potential tomake this an amazing event.”

“Marissa and I hope the Bike and Hike Fund continuesto grow, so that it can help support a number of greatprojects for bicycle and trail improvements in thecommunities and parks throughout our watershed.More trails will ultimately encourage more people toget out and enjoy our beautiful watershed!”

TOUR DE MWCD


Charles Mill Lake Park

Atwood Lake Park

Clendening LakePleasant Hill Lake Park

Mohawk Dam

Wills Creek Lake

Seneca Lake

MWCF Charitable Endowment FundEstablished to support projects and programs throughout the entire Conservancy District that further the mission of the Foundation.

Thomas W. Hudson Endowment FundEstablished in memory of Thomas W. Hudson, an avid sailor on Atwood Lake, this fund supports conservation projects at Atwood Lake.

Crossroads RC&D Conservation FundEstablished to continue the legacy of the former Crossroads Resource Conservation and Development Council, this fund supports natural resource conservation, environmental education, and outdoor recreation projects.

Atwood Lake Park FundEstablished through an agreement with the Atwood Area Fall Festival, this fund supports capital improvements to Atwood Lake Park.

Bike and Hike FundEstablished to support bicycling and trail infrastructure projects throughout the Muskingum Watershed.

Boating Safety and Education FundEstablished to support programming for boating education and safety at Atwood Lake. Donations to this fund support programs such as the Junior Sailing Program.

Butch Heavilin Memorial Dog Park FundEstablished in memory of Butch Heavilin, this fund supports the development and operation of a dog park at Atwood Lake Park.

James R. Pitney Law Enforcement FundEstablished in memory of former MWCD Ranger, James R. Pitney, this fund supports training and education for MWCD rangers and peace officers in Ashland and Richland counties.

CHARITABLE FUNDS

Crossroads RC&D Conservation Fund

Boating Safety and Education Fund

Butch Heavilin Memorial Dog Park Fund


Atwood Lake Park Amphitheater FundEstablished to support the development of and improvements to the amphitheater site at Atwood Lake Park.

Regis Wissler Endowment FundEstablished in memory of Regis Wissler, this fund supports improvements and enhancements at Seneca Lake Park.

Piedmont Lake FundEstablished by the Belmont Better Hunting and Fishing Club, this fund supports improvements at Piedmont Lake, particularly increasing fish populations.

Messerly Recreation Center FundEstablished by respected Ashland University professor and current Charles Mill Lake Park Activities Leader, Donna Messerly, this fund supports the development and operation of the Messerly Recreation Center at Charles Mill Lake Park.

Joey Moffitt Tappan Lake Park FundEstablished in memory of Joey Moffitt, this fund supports projects at Tappan Lake Park in appreciation of all of the memories made at Tappan Lake for Joey and many generations of the Moffitt family.

Pleasant Hill Equine FundEstablished to support equestrian trail development and maintenance in and around Pleasant Hill Lake Park.

Pleasant Hill Lake Park FundEstablished to support educational and recreational projects at Pleasant Hill Lake Park

General FundEstablished to support projects throughout the Conservancy District.

CHARITABLE FUNDS

Atwood Lake Park Amphitheater Fund

Messerly Recreation Center Fund

Pleasant Hill Equine Fund


MEMBERS

$500 and greaterBarbara H. and Keith A. BennettDonnie BorlandMary C. BurleyRex Carper and Leslie Hudson Carper John and Ruth DavisGPD GroupJohn M. HoopingarnerHull & AssociatesJoanne LimbachMcMahon DeGulis, LLPDonna Messerlyms consultants, inc.S&ME, Inc.Donald H. SweeneyScott and Lisa TrittTucson, Inc.

$250 - $499ADR & Associates, Ltd.AECOMAlfred and Maryann FearonAtwood Lake ResortJames W. BatesJason and Stacy CollinsDLZDomokur ArchitectsDover Hydraulics, Inc.Environmental Design GroupMark Haynes Construction, Inc.K.E. McCartney & AssociatesRebecca S. MastinOmnipro Services, LLCDavid and Nancy ParhamMichael PickensPNC Bank

$100 - $249Marcia Baer

Jack W. BardallLynn and Bonnie BeaumontRobert G. BlankeBonne and Gary CriggerThomas and Nancy DeplerJames and Jo Ann EkeyBelle EverettFaye A. HestonTheodore and Jane HieronymusJohn and Kathleen HovsepianFrank and Kathleen JacksonKramer EngineersNick and Marissa LautzenheiserWilliam and Lucile LeboldSean and Melissa LoganWilma MartinoJeff MathiasKaren MillerTricia MillerDuWayne and Kathleen PorterJames PringleMichael and Francine RekstisThomas SchauerRobert and Trudy SenselJoseph SommerStacie SteinStahl Sheaffer EngineeringJames and Linda VennerMary Ellen Williams

$50 - $99Action Now, Inc.Clarence D. BemillerBloom’s Printing Inc.Christopher and Sandra BonnetJames B. CugliariGina FerriGordon and Margaret MaupinAnna MillerScott and Lisa NorrisKaren Murphy

Rebecca OakesJohn OlivierThomas A. StanleyMark Swiger

$25 - $49David P. BolanzJayne Ann and Jeff FankhauserHarry and Dee Ann HorstmanRobert and Linda KuchnerMegan LanghamAmanda MillerDiane MoffittJoy PadgettJames and Barbara SchochKathryn L. SmithGary K. SpahrGladys G. TriplettRaymond L. Vacha

GOLF OUTING SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS ($3,000)DLZGPD Groupms consultants, inc.

GOLD SPONSORS ($2,000)AECOMKeyBankMcDonald HopkinsStantec

SILVER SPONSORS ($1,000)Beaver ExcavatingDomokur ArchitectsEnvironmental Design GroupJohnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.Kyler, Pringle, Lundholm & DurmannMichael Baker International

OHM AdvisorsPalmer EngineeringRea & AssociatesS&ME, Inc.WesBanco, Inc.Woolpert

HOLE SPONSORS ($100)Action Now Pest ControlAtwood Area Fall FestivalAultCareBair, Goodie and Associates, Inc.Behnke Landscape ArchitectureBelle EverettBiohabitats, Inc.Bloom’s Printing Inc.Canal Tavern of ZoarChesapeake EnergyCivil Design Associates, Inc.CTI Engineers, Inc.David Williams & AssociatesDennison Yard Italian TavernDover Hydraulics, Inc.Elum Music CompanyFaye A. HestonFerris Chevrolet Buick Cadillac ToyotaGreg Bachman-GeoStabilization InternationalHasenstab ArchitectsHull & AssociatesJoanne LimbachJobes Henderson & Associates, Inc.Kramer EngineersMannik & Smith Group, Inc.Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Board of DirectorsOmnipro Services, LLCSands Decker CPS, LLC

2016 DONORS

Thank you to our 2016 Donors!


HOLE SPONSORS ($100) (cont.)Staley TechnologiesStorm Water Engineering LLCTetra Tech, Inc. (2)The Thrasher Group, Inc. (2)Tucson, Inc.W.E. Quicksall & Associates, Inc.Whitaker-Myers Insurance Group

ANNUAL MEETING SPONSORS

EVENT SPONSORS ($1,000)Beaver ExcavatingDLZEnvironmental Design GroupGPD Groupms consultants, inc.Omnipro Services, LLCTucson, Inc.Woolpert

TABLE SPONSORS ($500)ADR & Associates, Ltd.Antero ResourcesAtwood Lake BoatsDover Hydraulics, Inc.McMahon DeGulis, LLPMichael Baker InternationalStantec

PROGRAM SPONSORS ($100)AECOMBloom’s Printing David Bodo & Associates, Inc.Faye A. HestonHull & AssociatesKramer EngineersLeslie Hudson CarperMilleson Insurance AgencyDuWayne and Kathleen Porter

S&ME, Inc.Sean Logan & Associates, LLCSTONE Environmental Engineering & Science, Inc.Whitaker-Myers Group

TOUR DE MWCD CONTRIBUTORSWilliam and Amanda AldermanBarbara and Keith BennettLinda BoydBrad and Christa CamilleriKen EngstromSteve and Kristi FairmanAlfred FearonRose A. GeibTiffany HanzelFaye A. HestonLinda HornLeslie Hudson CarperDon and Vicky LautzenheiserEd and Debbie LeeJoanne LimbachMichael MahaffeyPeggy MayDouglas McLarnanKaren MillerRich and Lori MillesonRobert S. MooreheadDavid and Nancy ParhamDavid and Tricia PerdukDuWayne and Kathleen PorterRoger T. ReadJames SchochScott and Lisa Tritt

BENEFIT SWIM CONTRIBUTORSRick and Cindy ArtinoDavid BolanzRex and Leslie CarperCraig CarsonRichard and Marcia EnslenDan Hupp and Janice Marciniak

Robert and Linda KuchnerGary and Judy LenhartGary and Sandra MartinJames McWhorterJeff and Jennifer MorganGlenn and Marjorie PattersonRoger T. Read Helen SenhauserJoni StahraJesse and Tara WardAmy WeegarKenneth and Suzanne WeegarRandy and Peggy WellsLaurel and Jim Wemple

ATWOOD CUP CONTRIBUTORSThomas and Pam AtlandAtwood Yacht ClubRex and Leslie CarperRick and Marcia EnslenJohn and Susan HoopingarnerRobert and Linda KuchnerCorey and Jaime LenhartGary and Judy LenhartJanice B. MarciniakBernie and Lindsey MarucciJeff and Jennifer MorganNeighbor Dan’s Lawn ServiceJames McWhorterGlenn and Marjorie PattersonHelen SenhauserRobin SneddenJoni StahuraTom and Sandy TurnerJohn and Nancy WagnerJessie and Tara WardRandy Wells

OTHER CONTRIBUTORSLouis AndresRebecca Congdon

James CrandallGannett Fleming Engineers and ArchitectsJulie GlynnTim and JoEllen HayesJames S. & Patricia L. Ripple FoundationKenneth S. JacksonAshley KarlenDan KucabLicking County Auditor’s Office Ted LozierTony LutherShawn MahoneyBill MartinDouglas McLarnanRhonda MillerDavid MooreMatt OttKenneth R. PendleyLynn PorterAndrea RaffleDavid SickerFelipe SmithSnyder Family TrustChuck StatlerCorey Tedrow

2016 DONORS

Thank you to our 2016 Donors!


REVENUES

EXPENSES

FINANCIAL POSITIONASSETSCurrent Assets*Checking $133,527.93High-Yield Savings $46,470.25Total Current Assets $179,998.18

Investments**Charitable Endowment Fund $192,435.66Thomas W. Hudson Fund $255,906.03Crossroads RC&D Fund $118,807.41Total Investments $567,149.10

Total Assets $747,147.28

NET ASSETSUnrestricted $59,880.86Temporarily Restricted $685,766.42Permanently Restricted $1,500.00Total Net Assets $747,147.28

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIESREVENUESMemberships $14,059.00Fundraisers $67,826.34SCF Reimbursement*** $5,250.00Other Contributions $9,596.80Total Revenues $96,732.14

EXPENSESGrants $15,983.11Fundraiser Expenses $19,241.70General Administration $9,980.86Asset Transfer $8,121.00Total Expenses $53,326.67

*Balances as of December 31, 2016; unaudited.**Endowment funds held by the Stark Community Foundation (SCF). ***Reimbursement from Stark Community Foundation for grants awarded from Charitable Endowment Fund, Hudson Fund, and Crossroads RC&D Fund.

2016 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Fundraiser Expenses - 36.1%Professional Fees - 8.2%Insurance - 2.5%Office Expenses - 8.1%Grants - 30.0%Asset Transfer - 15.2%

Memberships - 14.5%

Fundraisers - 70.1%

SCF Reimbursement - 5.4%

Other Contributions - 9.9%


James SchochChairman

Harry HorstmanVice-Chairman

Faye Heston Secretary/Treasurer

James Bates

John Davis

Belle Everett

John Hoopingarner

Leslie Hudson-Carper

David Parham

DuWayne Porter

Joseph Smith

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) Charitable Endowment Fund wasestablished in 1996 as a component fund of the Stark Community Foundation to provide donors anopportunity to make tax-deductible contributions to support the mission of the MWCD. In February2001 the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Foundation was officially incorporated as a 501(c)3nonprofit charitable organization with the mission of providing financial resources to enhancefacilities, programs, and conservation efforts on or adjacent to Conservancy District lands andwaters.

There are currently 16 charitable funds within the Foundation, which support conservation, waterquality, recreation, and environmental education projects throughout the Muskingum Watershed.Since 2004, the Foundation has funded 86 projects totaling over $327,000.

In addition to supporting worthwhile conservation and recreation projects, the Foundation wascreated to help donors meet their charitable goals. The Foundation has helped a number ofindividuals realize dreams and honor loved ones by establishing charitable funds in their memory.

If you are in need of assistance in developing a charitable contribution plan or establishing a newcharitable fund, please contact Nick Lautzenheiser, Development Coordinator, at 330-556-4831 [email protected]. For more information, please visit www.muskingumfoundation.org.

Nick LautzenheiserDevelopment Coordinator

[email protected]

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

STAFF

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION


1319 Third Street NW, P.O. Box 349New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663

Phone: 330-556-4831 or 877-363-8500 x2506E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.muskingumfoundation.org

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