mm ry*,-?krij ANNUAL REPORT FY2017 :^.ir%Xj .mM: W”? V,, .1' ,J -■ 7^-'( 'ku&H*- i&r ;!«rs .OWi V3^*;-r> •';< * >y, ■M : K % ■:■ ,' . ■> •f-' aws ■puyH • ^ miK' '• A*Mi- s.i-..: .'♦a':|T^= ?.ts : *X«*;3£gS~ ' i : MfiPs. Minnesota Landscape ARBORETUMACi'ri Wmk‘■ZS ' ' > * l ARBORETUM.UMN.EDUUniversity of Minnesota '4l«vy| #v • ' A MESSAGE FROM THE ARBORETUM DIRECTOR The Arboretum looks back ivith pride at 2017— a momentous year of national recognition and support—and prelude to our diamond anniversary of 60 years in the community in 2018. First, what an honor to be voted the #1 Botanical Garden by USA Today Readers Choice. Second, the American Alliance of Museums granted accreditation to the Arboretum, recognizing excellence in collection management, education and interpretation and community engagement—one of the few public gardens in the country to receive this distinction. Third, a record number of visitors—nearly half a million—experienced the delights of the Arboretum’s display gardens and collections, joys of nature and the outdoors, and the learning of horticulture and science. Adding to these series of firsts are more notable achievements included highest-record sales at the Apple House for University of Minnesota apple introductions, most philanthropic support at the Gala for the Fund-A-Need pump house and record-breaking attendance at the popular Taste & Toast in the Garden event. New gardens dedicated in FY 2017 include the Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center, and this past September—the opening of the first-ever Chinese Garden in Minnesota. Without loyal and generous support from so many, the Arboretum would not be able to meet the increasing needs of the community. Because of your care and generosity, the Arboretum continues to play a leading role in horticulture learning and research, provide a unique outdoor setting in today’s hectic world and help preserve a nature-inspired experience that is welcoming to all. Thank you. pd^ C- W PETER C. MOE Director, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum THANK YOU! For Providing Postage Minnesota Landscape ARBORETUM MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM FOUNDATION 3675 ARBORETUM DRIVE CHASKA, MN 55318-9613 □ I would like information on how to include the Arboretum in my estate plans. ] I would like to make an Annual Fund gift to support all the gardens and programs. Annual Fund gifts of$200 or more include full membership benefits, including admission for 8 adults each time you visit and EZ Pass card for speedy entry at Gate. □ I would like to make a gift and designate it to:___________________________________________________ □ I would like to make a gift as a memorial or to honor:____________________________________________ Please Name(s)______________________________________________ notify: Address______________________________________________ City/State/ZIP________________________________________ The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization soliciting tax-deductible private contributions for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Financial and other information about the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation’s purpose, programs and activities can be obtained by contacting the Finance Manager at 3675 Arboretum Bivd., Chaska, MN 55318 or 612-301-7587. or for residents of the following states, as stated below. Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Maryland: For the cost of postage and copying, from the Secretary of State. Michigan: MICS No. 50198. New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.state.ni.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York: Upon request, from the Attorney General Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. Washington: From the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483. The registration required by the state charitable solicitation act is on file with the Secretary of State’s office. West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Wisconsin: A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue, and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. REGISTRATION IN A STATE DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM FOUNDATION BY THE STATE. http://www.state.ni.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm ■SpjOD3J jnoX JOJ UIBpj pUB uoiiBJOjjad 8uo[b i|obj3q THIS GIFT Address_____ IS FROM City________ (Please Print) Home Phone _ Email Address ____ State Cell Phone METHOD OF PAYMENT □ Check (payable to Minnesota Landscape Arboretum) □ Credit Card Q Visa □ Mastercard □ Discover □ AmEx Name as it appears on card__________________________ Card number______________________________________________ Expiration date_____________________ Amount to charge $______ Questions or to charge your gift by phone, call 612-301-1263 GIFTS to the GARDEN “There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature - the assurance that dawn comes up after night, and spring after winter. -Rachel Carson The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum would not exist without the loyal support of our many special friends who make gifts to sustain the gardens, programs, and research. As a reflection of your love of nature and respect for the environment, please take a moment to send your gift today. All contributions are sincerely welcomed and appreciated. THANK YOU! A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN This past year, there were many moments of pride for the University of Minnesota and the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences- -among them the achievements of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and Horticultural Research Center. As a horticultural science and research resource for the entire state of Minnesota, we introduced the cold-hardy apple First Kiss(TM), bringing a new variety to orchards and the apple production industry, and a delightful new taste to the market for consumers. Outside of Minnesota, the variety will be marketed as Rave(TM). As a premier northern garden, the Arb opened the first-ever Chinese Garden this past fall-not only a testament to plants and artistry, but also cross-cultural experiences and global friendship. It was truly an honor for University President Eric Kaler and me to participate in the garden dedication ceremony to accept the gift of the magnificent Qinling Mountain rocks from China’s central Shaanxi Provincial People’s Government, Minnesota’s “sister state.” The rocks symbolize mountains, an essential feature in the design of Chinese gardens. It was significant to have additional key support for the Chinese Garden from the Chinese-American community, including the Chinese-American Association of Minnesota, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, as the Arboretum commemorates its 60th year. Thanks to Arboretum Director Peter Moe for his great leadership and to all of you for your continued support of the Arboretum. VISION STATEMENT WE ARE THE PREMIER NORTHERN LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM, WELCOMING ALL TO ENJOY, LEARN FROM AND CONNECT WITH NATURE. BRIAN BUHR Dean, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS] MISSION STATEMENT TO WELCOME, INFORM AND INSPIRE ALL THROUGH OUTSTANDING DISPLAYS, PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS, HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. I c '■Ik. 2017 OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER AWARD: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR FRANK J. MOLEK 2016 TASK)IAN BEE & POLLINATOR DISCOVERY CENTER Received the Woodworks Wood Products Council's Wood Design Award ON THE COVER The spectacular blooms of the crabapple blossoms in Spring capture colors of pinks, whites and reds, in one of the Arboretum's largest collections. PHOTO BY JOE MAMER #1 BOTANIC GARDEN: 2017 USA TODAY READERS CHOICE ANNUAL REPORT FY2017 I 3 PH O TO B Y D O N O LS O N 500,000 450,000 400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 FY 2017 NUMBERS AT A GLANCE A RECORD-SETTING YEAR FOR VISITORS ARBORETUM VISITORS COMPARISONS THE ARBORETUM IS MORE THAN 1,100 ACRES AND IS PART OF THE COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA. 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 329,020 290,039 325,239 402,619 464,252 465,787 VOLUNTEERS Thank you to all volunteers for their dedication and efforts to make the Arboretum beautiful and welcoming to all visitors. INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS FY17 30,000 25,000 20,000 ARBORETUM MEMBERSHIP COMPARISONS 15,000 10,000 NUMBER OF OF DOCUMENTED OF VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER HOURS HOURS 897 45,390 $1,101,212 ff+0=$ TOTAL NUMBER TOTAL VALUE 5,000 CORPORATE & GROUP VOLUNTEERS FY17 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 22,622 22,454 21,039 24,775 25,978 25,149 ARBORETUM ANNUAL FUND COMPARISONS 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 1,673,403 1,507,113 1,856,113 1,931,429 1,998,257 2,131,469 & GROUP VOLUNTEERS 2,344 VOLUNTEERS 623 VALUE OF HOURSCORPORATE 29 GROUPS $1,101,212 MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS FY16 ffff ) NUMBER OF MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS 2,336 NUMBER OF MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER HOURS 142,194 4 ANNUAL REPORT FY2017 RESEARCH PROGRAMS The Internationally recognized Department of Horticultural Science has had 161 total plant introductions, including: EDUCATION PROGRAMS FY17 Our education programs are second to none. They have received national awards for the quality of instruction they provide. APPLES: 28 introductions including Fireside, Haralson, Honeycrisp, Zestar! ®, SnowSweet®, SweeTango® and Rave®/First Kiss® YOUTH & FAMILY: NATIONAL AWARD-WINNING PROGRAMS GRAPES: 11 introductions Wine: Frontenac, La Crescent, Frontenac gris, Marquette, Itasca Table: Edelweiss, Swenson Red, Bluebell OTHER FRUIT: 70 varieties including pear, plum, apricot, raspberry, strawberry, blueberry NORTHERN LIGHTS AZALEAS: Best known: Northern Lights, White Lights, Golden Lights. New: Tri-Lights, Lilac Lights, Candy Lights, Double-Pink Electric TREES: Best known: Northwood and Autumn Spire Red Maple, Northland Strain Redbud MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPE PLANTS: Best known: Northern Sun Forsythia, Cardinal Dogwood, Princess Kay Plum, Northern Pearls Pearlbush, Sven, Ole and Lena Rose ORNAMENTAL GRASS: Best known: Blue Heaven™, Little Bluestem WETLAND RESTORATION: Research and demonstration Spring Peeper Meadow, 13-acre ecological restoration CENTER FOR PLANT CONSERVATION: Participating institution in National Network TOTAL PARTICIPANTS 58,194 FAMILY FIELD ALL PROGRAMS TRIPS OTHER 9,738 36,565 11,891 SPECIAL AUDIENCE: INTERNATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED, NATURE-BASED THERAPEUTICS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PARTICIPANTS 1,520 tftfttfttf PROGRAM ATTENDEES 10,070 TOTAL SERVED: 82,821 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS 11,808 ¥ •_____ JULY 1, 2016-June 30,2017 DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE $15,000 and above The Director's Circle represents the highest level of Annual Fund support. The following donors support the gardens, programs and research of the Arboretum at this special level. Thank you! Susan & Richard Anderson Marie H. Ankeny Legacy Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation/ Pete & Margie Ankeny The Gordon & Margaret Bailey Foundation Carmen & Jim Campbell Matt & Kathy Dolliff General Mills Foundation Dan & Ruth Haggerty Mark & Nancy Hanson Delores E. & Robert J. Isaacson Whitney & Elizabeth MacMillan Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation Mary Agnes & Al McQuinn Thomas & Jane Nelson Park Dental Margaret Rivers Fund Jeannine M. Rivet & Warren G. Herreid II Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation The Scrooby Foundation Chuck & Nancy Webster Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Sinclair Winton HONOR ROLL OF CONTRIBUTIONS $200 and ABOVE JULY 1, 2016-June 30,2017 $400,000+ Anonymous (1) Beth Gilbertsen Betts $200,000 - $399,999 Anonymous (1) Estate of Barbara M. Kaerwer George & Mary Lou Klacan Fred & Christine Meyer The Shaanxi Provincial People's Government $100,000 - $199,999 Anonymous (1) Cargill Foundation Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Auxiliary $50,000 - $99,999 Estate of Darrel R. Alkire Estate of Emmillee S. Dennison Jean McGough Molten Estate of Jack R. Lake Jeannine Rivet & Warren Herreid II $25,000 - $49,999 John E. Andrus III Trust / Catherine Andrus / Elizabeth Andrus / Julie Andrus Marie H. Ankeny Legacy Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation / Pete & Margie Ankeny Carolyn E. Beatty Carmen & James Campbell Susan & Jon Campbell Chinese American Association of Minnesota Lisa Devonshire & Warren Sampson Estate of Marilyn Fetter Luke & Rhonda Fowler General Mills Foundation Jeffrey & RoxAnn Kosmoski Whitney & Elizabeth MacMillan Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation Mary Agnes & Al McQuinn Rosemary & Gerald Olerud Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation The Scrooby Foundation Estate of Luella M. Shaw Chuck & Nancy Webster Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. $10,000 - $24,999 Gary & Patrice Alkire Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation Susan & Richard Anderson Susan Applegate The ARK Foundation Barbara K. Bachman Bachman's, Inc. ANNUAL REPORT FY2017 I 5#1 BOTANIC GARDEN: 2017 USA TODAY READERS CHOICE The Gordon & Margaret Bailey Foundation Bailey Nurseries Foundation / Bailey Nurseries, Inc Estate of Nancy M. Brooks Estate of George E. Bug bee Robert & Gail Buuck Cargill, Inc. Caroline's Kids Foundation Di Chen & Lynn Chen Linda & Ken Cutler Katherine D. Doerr Matt & Kathy Dolliff Hugh & Joyce Edmondson, Jr. Scott H. Fisher Johanna M. Frerichs Robin & Larry Galloway Dan & Ruth Haggerty Mark & Nancy Hanson Edward S. Harrington Sally P. Hebeisen Alan Hed / Sue Hed Doty / Sonja Brown / Bryan Hed Hoeft Family Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation Delores E. & Robert J. Isaacson Jean C. Jacobs Kathleen H. Jamieson Stephen & Isabella Keating Estate of Virginia M. Kivits Karen & Emery Koenig Kohl's Eleanor Kowalczyk Land O Lakes, Inc. Dr. Charles & Mrs. Dora Lee Teedee Ludwick Estate of Hazel J. Marsh John & Betsy Massie Bob & Polly McCrea Minnesota Corn Growers Association Thomas & Jane Nelson Gregory R. Page Park Dental Estate of Julia Pettibone RBC Wealth Management Margaret Rivers Fund Don & Mary Anne Ryks Estate of Marion K. Scott Betty Kay & George Stein Georgia & James Thompson Jeanne Tucker UnitedHealth Group U.S. Bank - National Corporate Banking James T. Van Meter Van Sloun Foundation Neil & Sue Van Sloun Bob & Jenny Verner Todd & Lisa Wagner Ling Shang & Lixiao Wang Sinclair Winton Stanley & Carol Won Margaret Wurtele Dr. Guangbin Zhou $5,000 - $9,999 Anonymous (2) Estate of June L. Aaker Mark & Jennifer Allen David & Debbie Andreas Lois A. Anselment Apple Inc. Carl E. & Doris M. Bachman Family Foundation Randy & Marcy Betcher Boss Foundation Armand & Mary Brachman John & Debra Bryant Marcia & Dick Carthaus Chorzempa Family Foundation Gevdet & Elif Cingi Leslie & Gloria Coleman Country Inn & Suites Kitty & David Crosby The Driscoll Foundation / Elizabeth Driscoll Emerson Gerald & Kathleen Erickson Angela W. Fowler H. Winthrop Fowler Cecily Fowler Grand H.B. Fuller Company Foundation Evelyn & Allan Gebhard Jim & Cathy Gray Martha M. Head Hello Mears Hueg 6 I ANNUAL REPORT John & Brenda Hugo Dr. Bruce & Janette Hultgren Philip & Milla Isaacson Alan & Judy Johnston Patricia & David Kendrick Knopf Family Foundation / Amy Knopf Lang Family Foundation Wendy & PJ Lee Dr. Sping Lin Elizabeth Lo Yenchi P. Lo Roger A. Lubke Donald & Cynthia MacMillan Charles N. Marvin, Sr. Thomas & Susan McCarthy Ken & Liz Meyerhoff Minnesota Herb Society Minnesota Historical Society Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative Ed & Beth Morsman Karen A. Nelson Bart & Kandi Osborn Betsy Packard Michael & Dorothy Perry Jean Pierre Phyllis S. Poehler & Walter E. Stremel Charitable Trust Popp Communications / Bill & Teri Popp C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. J. Frank Schmidt Family Charitable Foundation Kim Severson & Philip Jemielita Sit Investment Associates Foundation Robert Sit Carolyn J. Sorensen Richard & Judith Spiegel Ruth A. Strieker Evelyn Sweasy Joseph Tashjian & Kay Savik Joseph & Kaimay Terry Sara Jean Thoms Diane & Tim Thorpe Ed Wagner Wagner's Greenhouses, Inc. J.A. Wedum Foundation Paul F. Werler Renata R. Winsor Frederick & Eleanor Winston $2,500 - $4,999 Anonymous (2) Athwin Foundation Gordon & Jo Bailey Baker Foundation Denis Bakke Gary & Helen Bergren Nancy P. Bjerke Alexandra O. Bjorklund Estate of Willard F. Bongard Guobin Chen-Lin Judy A. Christensen David & Carol Cole Ross Collins & Laurel Krause Roxann & Thomas Crane Edward & Sherry Ann Dayton John & Joanne Dean Dellwood Foundation Inc. Dorsey & Whitney, LLP / Dorsey & Whitney Foundation Lollie & Alan Eidsness Monica & Andy Graham Anne Gray & George Jacobsen Chuck & Lucille Grosch Jim G. Hagstrom Betty Jean Hahn Tom & Rhonda Hayes John &Jean Hedberg Mark & Jackie Hegman Tony & Diane Hofstede Andrew & Alison Humphrey James Huntting Peggy A. Johnson Gail M. Jones Kelm Foundation Ross & Bridget Levin Betty A. Lewis University Environmental Charitable Trust Nancy & John Lindahl Sarah & B. John Lindahl, Jr. James Mackay & Lori Johnson Brian & Susan Mark Jennifer L. Martin Tom & Kathy Martin Mary & Joseph Meland Helen Meyer & William Bieber Frank J. & Juliana H. Molek Monrovia Growers Kathy Murphy & Norm Rickeman Carol & Bruce Olson Ron & Lynn Olson Verne Olson II John & Marla Ordway Charitable Lead Trust Organix Solutions Often Brothers Garden Center & Landscaping Clifford Often Ovation Orthodontics Amy S. Owen Bernadette Piacek-Llanes & Carlos Llanes Jack & Pamela Safar Rob & Barb Schaller Gary & Mary Ann Schokmiller David & Sandra Sherman The Spatz Family Patricia J. Stedman The Stolar Family David & Mary Hershberger Thun Gary & Londa Tushie Donald Weesner Foundation John & Trudy Wilgers Norma Wubbena $1,000 - $2,499 Anonymous (2) Roger Peters & Lorna Reichl Susan & Peter Ahn Terri Albinson Peter & Sally Anson Karon Armstrong Bruce & Martha Atwater Mary Auvin Kay & Ron Bach Paul & Barbara Bachman Arleen F. Bailor Gerald & Kirstine Barnaby Barr Engineering Company Margaret A. Barrett Bruce & Carol Barry Warren & Donna Beck Jon Beckius Kim Becquer Henry & Diane Benz Anne Bowman Jim &Judy Brandenburg Priscilla Brewster Dave & Lonnie Broden Dr. Jim & Tess Brownfield Robert Bruininks & Susan Hagstrum Jim Bullard Carol J. Buteyn Robert Buteyn Curtis L. Carlson Foundation Louise Ann Carlson James D. & Kathryn A. Catalano Harlan Covert & Linda Odegard Carolyn A. Charles Laura Chin Heather Christianson Thomas & Laura Clapp Helene Clark & Marilyn Clark Audrey Clay Pat Cleveland Rochelle Cassette & Beverly Smith Council on Botanical & Horticultural Libraries Inc. Ellie Crosby / The Longview Foundation Paul & Patricia Curran Foundation Betty Jayne Dahlberg David & Merrie Dahlgren Julia W. Dayton Megan & James Dayton Tom & Mary Detwiler Dede Disbrow William T. Dolan Christine Dombrowski & Thomas Ivancsics Kirk Dornfeld & Carol Winter Mary Ebert & Paul Stembler Alan Edelmann David & Lucille Edlund Craig & Jan Eggers Michele Einarson Mindy Einarson Dale & Jonette Engan Entegris, Inc. Gerald & Sandra Erickson Patricia Fair & Randy Arnold Bob & Mary Fayfield Ben & Becky Field Joyce & Dennis Findley Doug & Janet Fiola Catherine L. Fischer Randi Bishop Fisk Alice & Dean Fjelstul Laura E. Folden Vicki & Si Ford Rodney H. Forristall Karen Fussy John & Martha Gabbert Gary Gardner & Helen Kivnick Charles & Barbara Geer Meg Glattly & John Thielen Glensheen Historic Estate James & Jordan Glover Mary & Steven Goldstein Doug & Jane Gorence Marvin & Evelyn Grimm Pam Grimm Pat & Tom Grossman Barbara J. Gullickson Dan H. Gustafson Katherine & Richard Hackett Susan & Thomas Hallin Bill & Helen Hartfiel Martha Hartfiel Ralph & Beana Hatch Bill & Ann Haugh Dr. Robert & Sally Hauser Dr. Donna M. Hecker Sheldon & Tim Hess John & Diana Hetzler Steven & Penny Hornig John & Coral Houle Dennis & Audrey Hower Zhen Zhen & Hoyt Hsiao The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation Rusty Huff Douglas & Julie Huseby Ruth & John Huss James & Tracy Inglis Benjamin S. Jaffray Draper & Molly Jaffray JamesHardie James E. Johnson & Lucy Rosenberry Jones Janice A. Johnson Jennifer & Nathan Johnson Wilma & Dale Johnson Mark &Judie Jones Matthew Jones & Mary Schneider Sue & Dick Justman Art & Martha Kaemmer Fund of HRK Foundation Joe & Georgia Kandiko Douglas & Rebecca Karlson Adele Kaufman Jim & Jane Kaufman Margaret H. & James E. Kelley Foundation, Inc. H.W. King Kopp Family Foundation Eileen M. Lackmann Lake Minnetonka Garden Club Lakewinds Food Co-Op Karen A. & Russell H. Larsen Gerry & Carol Larson Reuben & Gerry Larson Don & Joann Leavenworth Jean & Laurence Lejeune Janet C. Leslie Gale & Kathy Libby Loeffler Construction & Consulting Lesley & Brent Longval Diana Lee Lucker Cynthia Lundheim Jim & Julie Lura Lurie Wealth Advisors, LLC Kathleen MacKenzie Nivin & Duncan MacMillan Foundation Dave & MaryAnne Maiser Paul Markwardt & Richard Allendorf Margery Martin & Daniel Feidt Estate of Richard P. Mathem The Mauriel Family Foundation Max's & Rebecca Myers James & Mary Alice Mayerle Michael & Kay McCarthy Richard & Joyce McFarland Dick & Debby McNeil Lisa & Patrick McNulty Katherine Merrill Mary & James Meyer FY2017 MGK - McLaughlin Gormley King Company Microgigantic LLC Evelyn Miller Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter 1980 Miracle Hockey Team Estate of Jean L. Mitchell Peter & Susan Moe Marilyn M. Moon Judy Morgan Thomas M. Morin The MPX Group Bill & Stephanie Naegele James Nelson & Nancy Ballsrud Leo K Y Ng Russell & Marcelle Noyes Peter & Bonnie Olin Richard & Kate Olson Ruth & Ahmad Orandi Philip & Cassandra Ordway / Nushka Fund Shari & Richard Parsons Robert & Julie Paschke Eric & Karen Paulson Tom & Pat Peterson Gary & Maureen Petrucci Ellen & David Phelps Norma R. Phelps Sallie Quammen & Charlie Fazio RBC Foundation - USA Rethink Recycling Peter & Sara Ribbens Al & Marilyn Richie Elizabeth M. Ringer Mary & Nat Robbins John Rodriguez James & Leanna Rogers James & Susan Ross Laura Rude Paul & Margaret Claire Ruhme E. Elaine Sampson Donna & Warren Schimunek Mahlon & Karen Schneider General Dennis & Pamela Schulstad Mendon F. Schutt Family Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation Charlie Scimeca & Kathryn Thorngren Andrea A. Scott Bruce & Marcy Shilling John Sieff / Sieff Family Foundation Stephen & Robin Silverman Nimi Singh Robert J. Sivertsen Betty B. Slater Alison Smith James & Susan Sneer Jeff & Paula Bergin Soholt Solution Blue Warren & Mary Staley Charles & Jean Stark Greg & Mary Sumners Sylvan Nursery, Inc. Don W. Taylor Paul & Lucienne Taylor Janice Templin Edwin & Beverly Thiede Gregory Thomas & Carol Downie The Toro Giving Program John Ullmann & Wendy Tai Paul Waldon & Susan Norstrom-Waldon Fred Wall Laura Walvoord Katie Warner Dave & Karen Weathers Susan Bachman West & Lee West Jane Widmer Rufus & Elizabeth Winton William & Susan Wurster Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason LLP Z's Trees & Wood Products $500 - $999 Anonymous (7) Keith Abrahamson & Karlene Johnson Lisa & Steve Adelmann Marguerite Ahmann Scott Allard & Heather Hill Alliance Pipeline Anchor Block Company Grace E. Anderson Mary Jane Anderson Victor & Marianne Anderson Greg & Jan Aplin Shirley & Bill Arendt Brian & Kelly Aubrey Margaret L. Bachman Stanley Bachman Patrick Bailey Rod & Marcia Bailey Bailiwick Larry & Mary Barrett Jane & Walter Barry Gary & Mary Bayrd Ronald & Joyce Beauchane Anne & Kathleen Behrens Peggy & Bob Belbeck Drs. Ellen & Michael Bendel-Stenzel Eve Benesh & John Crowley Beniek Property Services Inc Chip & LuAnn Berglund Richard & Lisa Birhanzel Carolyne Bisson & Richard Miller Jerry & Marlene Bohn Samantha Bohnenblust Joan Bohnsack Al & Joanne Bolduc John Borer Kay & Curt Botko Terri Bowman LuAnn Brenno & Douglas Doty Sharra & Erik Brockman Carroll C. Brooks Julianne Bye Larry & Delli Byers Charles Calvert & K.C. Bramer Bruce & Mary Ann Cameron Patrick & Shirley Campbell John & Janet Carey Darlene Carlson Ben & Joanne Case Dorothea Case June S. Covert Marie Christensen, MD Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet Dr. Edmund & Harriet Chute Stephen Cobb & Julie Nilssen-Cobb Jim & Sally Colburn Elaine & Foster Cole Bill & Betsy Cook Countryside Gardens, Inc. Jacquelyn Cronin Sheldon Damberg Damon Farber Associate Mark & Mary Davis Jeremy Dawe Lorin DeBonte & Serpil Metin Wendy & John DePaolis Mike & Lori Derickson Vern & Shirley Discher Vijay & Rekha Dixit Robert & Patricia Dolan Norma H. Dolliff Eleta & Alex Donaldson Kevin & Beth Dooley Ernie & Mary Dorn Bob & Mary Druke Joan R. Duddingston Eelen & Gary Ebling Jeanne Eddy & Lee Renz Holly & Nathan Eng Dennis & Sandra Erickson Donald O. Erickson Norma Erickson Ellen & Don Estes Geoff & Barb Evans Bill & Robin Evans Drs. Diane & Michael Feldman Karen Fenske Pat & Dick Fishel Frank & Judith Foss Tom & Diana Gagner Ann & Donald Gaudette Archelle Georgiou & David Feldshon James & Teddy Gesell David & Leslie Gesko, DDS Mary Gilbertson Joline Gitis & Steven Miles Florence Gleason Brad & Nancy Gluth Carla Goers & Tom logo Herb & Judy Goldenberg Marilyn & Bill Gorham Ronald & Cecilia Graham Judith Grandel Molloy Randi S. Graves Alison Grey Terri Gustavson Laura & Christian Hadland Colleen Hagerman & Michelle Sellner Nancy H. Hall Greg & Beth Halvorson Judy Hamrick & Carolyn Walters Marlys J. Hansen Alfred & Ingrid Lenz Harrison Justine & Robert Haselow Thane & Blanche Hawkins Bud & Carol Hayden Mr. & Mrs. Roger L. Headrick Janis & Mark Hebaus Susan Hellerud Nancy & David Henrickson Marnie Hensel Randy Herman & Debra Pallazza Erlene & Grant Herr Kim Herzog Richard & Carrie Higgins Judy Hinrichs Dorothy & Don Hodapp Debra & Jeff Hodroff Shara & Ross Hoffman David W. Hohmann John & Ann Hollick Dave & Michelle Horan Max & Maggie Horn Anne & Ron Howard James & Ann Howard Nancy & Jack Huang Bruce & Jeannine Hubbard Steven Huchendorf Margaret Hutsell Dave & Kathleen Ingraham Insurance Designers Bob & Luba Ireland IWCO Direct Jay & Mary Jackley Adelle & Michael Jacoby Jax Ltd Clifford & Wanda Johnson Darold & Carol Johnson Diane F. Johnson Judith A. Johnson Robert D. Johnson Thad & Suzy Johnson Kare 11 Darlyn E. Keifer Richard & Lois Kelly Marcella Klein Mrs. John L. Knight George & Debra Kohan Dennis W. Kologi Erik & Cheryl Kolz Kowalski's Barbara & Darrell Kula Ronald & Ardella Lagerquist Gary W. Lally Joyce J. Lander Richard & Enid Lang Paul & Nancy Larson Charles & Anne Leek Vicky & John Lettmann Lifecore Biomedical David & Diane Lilly / Peravid Foundation Barbara Lindgren & Richard Chapman David & Jean Linne Rodger R. Lundblad Jeff & Susan Lundgren John & Mary Ellen Lundsten Chris & Joe Lupo MacPhail Center for Music Wilbur & Marjorie Maki Beatrice C. Manka David & Jodene Marquis Michele & Robert Martin Jeanne & Jack Matlock Colleen & Jeff May Steve & Kelly May Marsha McDonald Doug & Lori McDougal Amy & Patrick McEvoy Jeninne McGee Jennifer & David McIntosh Jack & Terri McKeon Raymond & Angela McMullen Marjorie Meester Men's & Women's Garden Club of Minneapolis Michael Foods, Inc. Jo Mihelich Joyce & Gary Miller Kurtis & Karen Miller Minnesota Dahlia Society Minnesota River Valley Master Gardeners Arthur & Victoria Mogilevsky Carl & Carolyn Mohn Katherine B. Murphy Ted & Judy Nagel Kathleen Nash & Bob Kinghorn Michael Nation & Janet Sauers Gerald & Andrea Nelson Gloria Nelson & Laurence Rogers Ross Nesbit Agencies, Inc. Ford & Catherine Nicholson Stuart Nolan Anne & Keith Obermeyer Lorre Ochs James & Marjorie O'Hara Shannon O'Leary Deborah R. Olson Tom & Meredith Olson Omega Chiropractic LaRaye Osborne & Mark Ten Eyck C. Thomas Osthoff Henry & Betty Owen Graydon & Shelley Page Kenneth & Joyce Patten Michael & Carol Pedersen Richard & Mary Ann Pedtke Shelby J. Pellett Robert & Ann Perkins Ted & Mary Pestel James & Donna Peter Helen Peters Penny Peters Carolyn L. Peterson Jennifer & John Peterson Mary Jo Peterson Stephen & Ann Pflaum Physical Electronics Anne D. Pick Sue Ann Pirsch Mike & Jane Pole Chris & Anne Policinski Paul Portenlanger & Gregg Bell Carol & Ronald Price Peter Price & Julie Whitney Nancy G. Priedeman Randall Propp & Randy Nelson Julee Quarve-Peterson Allan & Rita Radke Reba A. Radtke Jerry Randgaard Clyde M. 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Yunginger Joseph* & Elizabeth Zetah Anonymous (41) 'Deceased FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation Statement of Financial Position as of June 30, 2017 ASSETS Cash in Bank 1,885,412 Investments at Market Value 34,831,166 Pledge Receivable 781,741 Donated Securities 7727 Accounts Receivable 13,435 TOTAL ASSETS 37,519,481 LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts Payable 376,976 Deferred Revenue 934,054 Land Payable 2,044,436 TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,355,466 NET ASSETS Unrestricted 1,138,951 Temporarily Restricted 10,072,930 Permanently Restricted 22,952,134 TOTAL NET ASSETS 34,164,015 TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS 37,519,481 EDUCATION FEES 7% UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 11% GUEST SERVICES 28% OPERATING BUDGET REVENUE 869.411 BUSINESS OPERATIONS GUEST SERVICES 23% CONTRIBUTIONS 27% EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 14% ALLOCATION FROM LONG TERM INVESTMENTS 13% ■W'%* >■- GO, m OPER/MING BUDGET EXPENDITURES 869.411 GARDENS, RESEARCH & FACILITIES 36% MEMBERSHIP 14% ADMINISTRATION 17% DEVELOPMENT & MEMBERSHIP 10% #1 BOTANIC GARDEN: 2017 USA TODAY READERS CHOICE ANNUAL REPORT FY2017 15 Chinese Garden dedicated Sept., 2017: plants, artistry, culture and global friendship Minnesota Landscape ARBORETUM 3675 Arboretum Drive Chaska, Minnesota 55318-9613 A publication for members andfriends ofthe Arboretum FORWARDING SERVICE REQUESTED MIX Paper from responsible sources FSC* C009042 2016-2017 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Todd Wagner, President John M. 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