2013_Spring - Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
2013_Spring - Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
2013_Spring - Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
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The Heart of the Matter<br />
When we each think back to special times in our lives, our memories are often inextricably linked with a<br />
place. We may wonder, if we go back today, will it look and feel the same? Will our future generations be<br />
able to experience it like we did? Is it a “forever” place?<br />
For the past twenty-two years GTRLC has been supported by donors who value our mission. We listen when<br />
you tell us about the places you care deeply about. We take action and make choices on how we can best<br />
use the resources we have been given to protect them. We have a sense of achievement and are grateful<br />
knowing that together we made this happen.<br />
One thing we know is that not all things stay the same. Not everything should, but the singular lands we<br />
love are an exception. And as we look forward, we understand the ability to watch over these places won’t<br />
happen on its own—it takes planning and action.<br />
Thanks to the progressive thinking of supporters who have made planned gifts or endowment gifts, GTRLC<br />
has invested over $10 million in a variety of long-term funds (see below). Not bad for an organization our<br />
age. However, in order to make good on our perpetual responsibility to steward lands we have protected, our<br />
staff and board of directors are now prioritizing the growth and investments in our Stewardship Endowment<br />
Fund. We are measuring our responsibilities. We are setting timelines. We are funding the responsibilities<br />
we’ve taken on.<br />
Your generous gifts protected the places you care deeply about. We are making certain that we enshrine<br />
those properties in a cloak of security.<br />
Please join us in supporting the Stewardship Endowment Fund. Our ongoing commitment is to keep your<br />
forever place, forever.<br />
~ Diane VanderVeen, Chair, GTRLC Board of Directors<br />
GTRLC Long-term & endowment funds<br />
GTRLC has over $10 million in long-term and endowment funds. Some of the funds are donor-restricted and help<br />
support the ongoing stewardship of easements and preserves.<br />
GTRLC Long-Term and<br />
Endowment Funds<br />
$759,139<br />
7%<br />
Charitable Gift Annuities<br />
from Donors<br />
$185,069<br />
2%<br />
Donor-Restricted Endowment for GTRLC held by the<br />
<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Traverse</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> Community Foundation<br />
$661,574<br />
6%<br />
Board-Restricted Long-Term<br />
Fund<br />
$2,651,602<br />
26%<br />
Board-Restricted for<br />
Easement Defense<br />
$90,189<br />
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