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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Breannah Alexander
Interviewer: Katelin Griffin
Date: 6/24/07
Time: 39:44
Facilitator: M. Premo
Location: University of Michigan
(0:46) Discuss how long she has been involved and how she became involved in
philanthropy
(4:36) Proactive grant-making
(5:48) Needs assessment
(9:00) Attracted to philanthropy
(10:05) Discuss how its helping and making a difference
(10:34) Philanthropy starts with youth
(11:30) National Youth Service Day, impactful event, power of social responsibility
(12:36) Knowing what to do
(13:23) The importance of moving the money
(14:00) Peer to peer impact of getting others involved
(20:00) Important for the people who are going to inherit the world, to solve its
problems
(21:00) Young people helping young people
(21:20) How this has changed her outlook on life
(23:00) How she sees herself as a volunteer
(26:55) Know applicant forward and back
(31:15) Example of grant manipulation to look for
(33:20) Example of grant recommendation
(35:00) Best grant types, peer support
�(36:30) Discuss her advice to young YACers
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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Conversation with Katelin Griffin and Breannah Alexander
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Youth grantmakers Breannah Alexander of the Saginaw Community Foundation, and Katelin Griffin of The Eaton County Community Foundation talk about their involvement in their local Youth Advisory Councils and what philanthropy means to them as young people trying to make change.
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Michigan Community Foundations
Women
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Thomas F. Beech
Interviewer: Bonnie Allen
Date: 10/16/06
Time: 37:33
Facilitator: N. Pumilia
Location: Kalamazoo
(1:15) Apache Corporation TB working in Minneapolis, MN. Met the head of the
Minneapolis Foundation, a philanthropic organization. Now works at the Fetzer
Institute
(3:30) Discuss his transition from business world to philanthropy
(5:00) Describe what practices non-profit could adapt from business world
(8:00) Discuss his early mentors and guides, learning forgiveness, listening,
sense of humor, Pastor from Catholic Church: John Gardener, taught that
dialogue was most important aspect of philanthropic work
(12:30) Describes work in Ft. Worth, Texas With Johnny and Shirley Lewis, and
obstacles they overcame
(14:30) Advice to young people interested in philanthropic work. Effective work
is done by those who are passionate about what they do
(19:00) Discusses issues with the people approaching those involved in
philanthropic work, a level of discomfort around the issue of money
(23:00) Power that comes from having money can be a difficult aspect of being a
philanthropist
(25:30) Heart of philanthropy, grew out of courage to teach: a program designed
to teach teachers how to teach from their own unique person
(27:30) Retreats take to encourage dialogue and storytelling amongst groups of
co-workers
(29:00) work with law and society has work in Kalamazoo
(30:00) Discusses how he came to work for Fetzer Institute. Focused on the
“power of love and forgiveness” reconciling inner and outer life, what is deeply
important to us to how/where we live, who we live with
(34:00) Discusses connectedness and similarity disconcerted between mission
and work of Fetzer with other organizations
�(35:00) Talks about the importance of story telling and individual experiences to
the work
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Charities--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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Bonnie Allen, attorney at the Center for Healing and the Law, interviews her colleague Tom Beech, President & CEO of The Fetzer Institute in Kalamazoo, Michigan, about his history in philanthropy and what he's learned along the way, including: dialogue being the most important aspect of philanthropy; the most effective work is done by people who are passionate about what they do; that the power that comes from having philanthropic dollars can be difficult; and that storytelling is critical to the work of philanthropy.
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Charities--Michigan
Fetzer Institute
Women
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storytellers: Steve Upton, Dave Upton, Sibby Woods, Priscilla Byrns
Interviewer: N. Punilia
Date: 10/15/06
Time: 38:21
Facilitator: N. Punilia
Location: CMF- Kalamazoo
(2:30) Describe how they became involved in philanthropy. Steve worked at the
Whirlpool Foundation
(6:00) Foundation started in 1959 by mother and father for education and arts, the
Frederick P. Upton Foundation. His father and brother started Whirlpool Foundation
(14:00) Discuss the family connection with the foundation
(16:00) They describe their father, Louis Upton
(20:00) Woods gives money to Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina. Steve
Upton gives money to Interlochen Music Camp in Michigan
(26:00) They describe how their involvement has affected their children’s lives
(29:00) Further describe their father and his business practices
(32:00) Talk about how their father was an inspiration in their lives and their children’s
lives
(35:00) Their visions for the future of the Frederick P. Upton Foundation
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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StoryCorps facilitator Jonathan Pumilia interviews Frederick S. Upton Foundation family members and trustees Priscilla Byrns, Stephen Upton, David Upton and Sylvia Wood about their family foundation in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Together they remember their father Louis Upton, one of the co-founders of the Whirlpool Corporation and how his life was an inspiration to them all as people and philanthropists.
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Charities--Michigan
Frederick S. Upton Foundation
Women
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Chris T. Christ
Interviewer: Brenda L Hunt
Date: 10/27/08
Time:
Facilitator: Naomi Greene
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
(0:00) Introductions of Brenda and Chris
(0:43) Brenda asks how Christ became involved in philanthropy; Chris talks about his
mother; working for the March of Dimes; Exchange Club Dental Fund; Battle Creek
(3:11) Chris talks about working for the Kellogg Foundation
(3:58) Chris talks about working for the Kendall Foundation; Battle Creek Community
Foundation
(5:29) Chris talks about helping others; meeting with others and organizations who help
people. Chris talks about his wife’s involvement with philanthropy
(7:56) Brenda asks him about the most significant achievement Chris has made; Chris
talks about working t bring a senior residence center. He remembers bringing two
hospitals together
(11:03) Chris talks about the Catholic/Protestant hospital merger in Battle Creek, MI
(12:36) Brenda asks “What was the most significant thing you saw on the board of the
Kellogg Foundation?” Chris talks about allowing for spouses to travel with the trustees,
meeting people overseas’ Nelson Mandela, Bishop Tutu
(15:18) Chris remembers visiting the prison Nelson Mandela was incarcerated in, South
Africa
(16:55) Brenda asks Chris about his career as an attorney and helping people plan
estates; Chris talks about working with people who want to use their estate for
philanthropic purposes
(19:12) Chris talks about his legacy through his work
(19:49) Chris talks about what he would do if he had his own foundation, helping youth,
Community foundations dyslexia
(21:45) Chris talks about wanting to go on vacation with his family; “sharing the wealth”
�(22:59) Chris talks about one of his mentors; becoming a trustee in the Kellogg
Foundation
(24:49) Chris talks about why he loves working for the Kellogg Foundation; Salzburg
Seminar
(26:46) He talks about his parents; immigrating from Greece, becoming American
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Charities--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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Brenda L. Hunt, President & CEO, Battle Creek Community Foundation (BCCF), talks with her good friend and foundation attorney Chris T. Christ about his involvement in philanthropy working with BCCF, the Kendall Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation; what he hopes to leave as his legacy; and his Greek heritage.
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Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
Women
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: John Colina
Interviewer: Jomie Goerge
Date: 10/16/06
Time: 40:09
Facilitator: K. Duggins
Location: CMF- Kalamazoo
(0:50) Why John started the Foundation. Emerged out of a mid-life crisis. Felt he
was missing something spiritual. Took a course of action. Shared three Hindu
principles that led him to the path
(3:42) How John narrowed down the focus of the Foundation. Decided to focus
on kids
(5:20) Keeps the (?) for grantmaking, decide to meet the needs to children
whatever they may be
(6:23) Why start the foundation instead of supporting other organizations that
are in the principles they value
(9:55) Jomie expresses gratitude to her dad for his example of returning to the
community and doing this work
(11:56) John talks about the responsibility of humans to be constantly leaving (?)
(13:33) Challenges of working the foundation in three different groups. What are
some of the challenges John has to face, narrowing down the arguments to give to
building a network of resources in the area
(16:27) How John’s involvement in the foundation has changed in 14 years. What
the future of the foundation is. Discusses his role and future of the foundation
(20:28) Jomie discusses the importance of involving the entire family and the
impact of being involved in the work early, along with her children
(23:05) John talks about amount of education at substance abuse programs,
when he wanted to give up, but the amount of impact on (?) so impactful. Jomie
talks and comments on how usual working, her impact, so she must do the work
even with people who are hard to reach
(28:00) John discusses what shapes a child’s life, how important parents are.
Importance of helping families, children
(32:24) John’s hope for the foundation. Focuses on the people rather than the
procedures
�(34:00) John asks Jomie about (?), the foundation with multiple geographic
location
(36:45) Discuss the idea of anonymous donations and the problem with that
(39:04) Discuss the importance of doing foundation work for the right reasons
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/516">Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) (JCPA-08). Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives</a>
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Conversation with John Colina and Jomie Goerge
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Colina, John
George, Jomie
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Father and daughter pair John Colina, President, and Jomie Goerge, Trustee, of the Colina Foundation, talk about why John created their family foundation in Southgate, Michigan, what he's learned along the way, and their family's ongoing commitment to early childhood issues.
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
Colina Foundation
Women
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eng
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Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives, Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives, Council of Michigan Foundations StoryCorp Interviews
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Johnson Center Philanthropy Collection (JCPA-08)
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Sound Portraits Productions
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Michigan Radio, Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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2006-10-15
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Edward Downing
Interviewer: George Bearup
Date: 6/25/07
Time: 42:32
Facilitator: N. Pumilia
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
(1:20) Remembering 25 years of the Traverse City Rotary Charity
(3:28) Discuss how oil changed the rotary club
(3:52) Oil/gas distinction
(4:42) How the integrity of the club changed after the oil was discovered
(5:43) Divide between Rotary Club and Rotary Charities
(8:00) Bearup was the President at the 25th Anniversary organization
(9:40) Seed money for community foundations
(11:10) Discuss the Interlochen Charities
(11:52) Discuss the difficulty of giving away money
(12:45) Difference between the modern approach- investigate
(13:45) Discuss the close oversight and mentorship with the organizations that money is
given to
(15:08) Rotary Community Foundations, conserve land. T.A.R.T. Trails
(15:50) Help efficiency and effectiveness of grantees (organizations to aid rotary)
(17:09) Discuss when the board started thinking of the wells going dry
(18:30) Discuss the strategic planning process that has most benefited the future
(22:40) Talk about the challenges that the Rotary Charities face
(25:29) Preserving the integrity of the organization
(26:30) Discuss the restoration of the Park Place Hotel, revitalize the area
(27:30) The future development of the downtown area and how to keep it together
�(28:34) Discuss his favorite grant: Paper Works that employed disabled citizens, Dow
Family
(31:44) Main intense areas: Recreation, water, sports, education, arts and culture, water
quality
(40:00) Discuss the lawyer that negotiated 40% of the revenue from the oil wells,
around $42 million
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Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project Interviews
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Family foundations--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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Conversation with Edward Downing and George Bearup
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Downing, Edward
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Rotary Charities of Traverse City Trustee Edward Downing and Former Trustee George Bearup reflect on 25 years of Rotary's work - from the early years and how oil changed the organization to incubating other organizations like the community foundation, NorthSky Nonprofit Network, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy and others.
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
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Charities--Michigan
Rotary Charities of Traverse City
Traverse City (Mich.)
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eng
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Sound Portraits Productions
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Michigan Radio, Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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2007-06-25
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: John Engberts
Interviewer: Mondy Jamshidi
Date: 10/16/06
Time: 42:50
Facilitator: Elaine D.
Location: CMF- Kalamazoo
(1:00) Talk about how they’ve been friends since High School
(1:15) When John first became involved in Pace Jam, he had been in a lot of
fights, had to go to court
(2:13) Describes relationship he was in right before he joined Peace Jam
(4:52) He describes what Peace Jam is- brings Nobel laureates to Kalamazoo high
schools
(6:00) Met Archbishop Desmond Tutu who talked about ending apartheid
(7:08) 10th anniversary conference of Peace Jam, Dali Lama attended in Denver,
how it had an impart on students who go
(10:35) His favorite project through Peace Jam
(12:45) What impact he thinks Peace Jam service projects have on Kalamazoo
(14:32) Describes his childhood- violent alcoholic father, killed his mom when he
was 3, Josh had to watch “I made a decision I never wanted to be like my Dad”
(16:30) Peace Jam provides and outlet
(17:35) Mondy talks about how proud he is of Josh, Josh talks about how helpful
Mondy is; “Most inspirational person”
(19:50) Josh talks about being taught that showing emotion is considered a sign
of weakness
(20:32) His adoptive dad committed suicide- his reaction, his sisters’ reaction,
mom’s reaction
(23:56) How his life changed since Peace Jam
(24:40) His birth dad is getting out of jail soon, learning how to deal with stress
productively
�(25:15) Josh had an eating disorder in high school, wasn’t eating, gained 40
pounds since joining Peace Jam, also no more headaches/ thanks to Mondy’s
massage skills- more about dealing with eating disorder and support from Peace
Jam
(29:00) Mondy talks about Peace Jam “a little slice of heaven”
(30:14) How he dealt with Columbine- he lost a couple of friends n the shootinghasn’t watched TV at home since that day
(33:20) Hard to go to 10th anniversary conference because it was in Denver, ran
into another friends who was a survivor and that made it easier
(36:55) How he ended up at Peace Jam, people donated money so he could pay to
go to the conference
(39:00) How they met and became friend- they even have the same birthday
(41:55) Mondy reflects on memories and moments they’ve shared
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Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project Interviews
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Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/516">Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) (JCPA-08). Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives</a>
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2017-05-02
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Conversation with Joshua Engberts and Mondenna Jamshidi
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Engberts, Joshua
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Longtime friends Mondenna Jamshidi and Joshua Engberts talk about PeaceJam - a project supported by The Fetzer Institute of Kalamazoo, Michigan and others - and the healing role it has played in Joshua's life as he dealt with a difficult childhood and adolescence.
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
Fetzer Institute
PeaceJam (Organization)
Women
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eng
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Johnson Center Philanthropy Collection (JCPA-08)
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Sound Portraits Productions
StoryCorps (Project)
Michigan Radio, Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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2006-10-16
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Carrie Pickett-Erway
Interviewer: Deborah Higgins
Date: 10/16/06
Time: 41:32
Facilitator- Nick Pumilia
Location: CMF- Kalamazoo
(0:50) Describes how she came to philanthropy work, introduced to someone at Kellogg
Foundation, had an internship, shifted to Kalamazoo Community Foundation and
eventually hired to permanent staff
(3:00) Discusses where she has drawn inspiration for her philanthropic work- Bill
Strickland from Pittsburg
(4:45) Discusses doing work in Kalamazoo with urban communities, working on the
“front line” in the “real world”
(9:20) Describes how working in philanthropy has influenced her understanding of and
relation to the world and her community
(13:30) Fetzer Institute, discusses a disconnect between family and friends outside of
philanthropic work, a different sensibility to those that are not part of their community
(15:45) Discusses surprises she has encountered in work of philanthropy. Having to turn
down grantees has been harder than she thought. High standards have been selfimposed due to importance of work
(20:15) Discusses how she copes with difficulties and stress of work
(21:30) Discusses what she would have done differently in her career in philanthropy
(23:00) Describes difference between grant-making and community initiatives. The role
of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation in community initiative work
(28:00) Most challenging and pride filled work that she has been involved with.
Challenge Day- initiative to remove bullying from school- program based out of
California
(32:00) “How did you first hear about the Challenge Day program?” She did work in
Bangor High School outside of Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Hopes to do Challenge
Day program in every school in Kalamazoo County
(37:00) Carrie describes what she learned as a facilitator at a Challenge Day in a local
school
�(38:00) Excited to bring stories of Challenge Day experience to local donors
(40:00) Deborah talks about what she hopes is ahead for her future in philanthropy
work
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Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project Interviews
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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2017-05-02
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StoryCorps (Project)
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Conversation with Carrie Pickett Erway and Deborah Higgins
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Erway, Carrie Pickett
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Carrie Pickett Erway, Senior Community Investment Officer at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, tells colleague Deborah Higgins, Program Associate at The Fetzer Institute, about how she entered the field of philanthropy as an intern and ended up as program officer. Carrie also talks about grantmaking's challenges - like turning down grantees - but also positives like participating as a facilitator at a local Challenge Day activity at Bangor High School.
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Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
Fetzer Institute
Women
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eng
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Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives, Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives, Council of Michigan Foundations StoryCorp Interviews
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Johnson Center Philanthropy Collection (JCPA-08)
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Sound Portraits Productions
StoryCorps (Project)
Michigan Radio, Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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2006-10-16
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: James Feeney
Interviewer: Charles Betty Gross
Date: 10/17/06
Time: 38:16
Facilitator: K. Duggins
Location: CMF- Kalamazoo
(0:00) Introductions
(1:16) A bit about how they each got into the line of work they’re into with the
foundation in particular
(5:38) A bit about the people for whom the foundation is named. How they came
to start a foundation
(10:20) Also very generous when they were alive
(10:55) Something they thought that the founders would be proud of
(12:41) J. discuss the money the foundation has donated to the local symphony.
Charles discusses the two scholarship funds
(15:56) J. discusses the others on the board. Struggling with how they will
perpetuate the legacy of the Stubnitz after the original board is gone
(20:07) How they each have been personally affected by the line of work
(25:49) Not as hard to give the money away as they thought it would be
(31:25) James discusses the county in which they live in Michigan
(34:11) What they’re looking forward to with the future
(36:27) If they could do it again they would do it the same
(36:09) Want to leave the legacy of the Stubnitz family
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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2017-05-02
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2006-2008
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Johnson Center for Philantrhopy
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StoryCorps (Project)
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Conversation with James Feeney, Charles Gross, and Betty Gross
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Feeney, James
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Gross, Betty
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Husband and wife Charles and Betty Gross talk with friend James Feeney, about each of their involvement as trustees of the Maurice and Dorothy Stubnitz Foundation, an independent foundation in Adrian, Michigan, supporting causes like the local symphony. They also discuss their hopes for the foundation's future.
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
Maurice and Dorothy Stubnitz Foundation
Women
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eng
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Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives, Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives, Council of Michigan Foundations StoryCorp Interviews
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Johnson Center Philanthropy Collection (JCPA-08)
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Sound Portraits Productions
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Michigan Radio, Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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2006-10-17
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Mattie Jordon-Woods
Interviewer: J. Louis Felton
Date: 10/16/06
Time: 42:49
Facilitator: K. Duggins
Location: CMF- Kalamazoo
(0:00) Introduction
(1:00) Pastor Feldman’s history in Kalamazoo. Discusses a bit about politics in
Kalamazoo
(5:01) Mattie gives her history of living in Kalamazoo, the politics of the city and
of black people in Kalamazoo. How she developed the idea of working with
community. Discuss the influence of her mom in becoming who she is
(10:57) How Feldman came to work in the Foundation
(13:35) Mattie discusses how she came to be involved in the Foundation
(16:44) Mattie discusses the grocery store that she facilitated getting built, the
problems she faced and surmounted
(21:38) Continue to discuss the store
(24:59) Pastor Feldman discusses the memorable experiences in his work as a
pastor and with the foundation
(33:28) Living your purpose, how to do it
(40:43) Mattie discusses the goals of her dream foundation
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Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project Interviews
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/516">Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) (JCPA-08). Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives</a>
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2017-05-02
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JCPA-08
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2006-2008
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Johnson Center for Philantrhopy
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StoryCorps (Project)
Oral History
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JCPA-08_Felton-Woods
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Conversation with Rev. J. Louis Felton and Mattie Jordan-Woods
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Felton, J. Louis, Jordan-Woods, Mattie
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Reverend J. Louis Felton, Trustee of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, and grantee Mattie Jordan-Woods, Executive Director of the Northside Association for Community Development, talk about their experiences living in Kalamazoo, Michigan and how Mattie's work in bringing the Felpausch Food grocery store into the northside neighborhood has been a significant change in Kalamazoo's revitalization.
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
Women
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eng
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Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives, Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives, Council of Michigan Foundations StoryCorp Interviews
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Johnson Center Philanthropy Collection (JCPA-08)
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Sound Portraits Productions
StoryCorps (Project)
Michigan Radio, Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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2006-10-16
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Bruce Fetzer
Interviewer: Mike Gergeley
Date: 10/17/06
Time: 25:01
Facilitator: Elaine D.
Location: CMF- Kalamazoo
(1:00) Bruce is great-nephew of John Fetzer, describes how he helped give birth
to radio- other business accomplishments
(2:20) The John E. Fetzer Institute and Fetzer Memorial Trust- the spiritual
dimension of these organizations
(3:50) How Mike knew J.E. Fetzer, their friendship, describes John spiritualityan inspirational man
(5:40) Mike’s kids, a story about John eating Sunday dinner at Mike’s house
(7:55) Michigan Supreme Court Hall of justice Dedication
(8:20) Book written about John “On a Handshake”
(8:40) Story about John as owner of Detroit Tigers “don’t own the team, he is just
the steward” thought about the public even to his detriment, his goal wasn’t to
accumulate wealth but to benefit men
(10:30) Where John’s commitment to philanthropy started- influenza epidemic
in 1910s
(12:05) Bruce describes the John E. Fetzer Memorial Trust- how its creation is
different from most foundation, they are both trustees
(15:15) Description of John’s appearance so he didn’t look “rich”
(15:34)Mike talks more about John’s spirituality and how it influenced his
business like, he believed in guardian angels, mission of Fetzer Institutw is love
and forgiveness. “How is your spirituality coming?” instead of “How are you?”
(18:55) America’s Agony- Mike reads an excerpt written by John Fetzer in the
‘70s
(20:55) Bruce says John inspired him to live a life of learning and serving
(21:15) Story about Tiger’s game in 1954 (World Series) Mike passed up free
tickets to it and still brings it up
�(23:00) Bruce’s memory of Tiger’s game- how John dealt with being a Public
figure and still having a private life
Track 2
(0:00) More about Memorial Trust- people on the board and their backgrounds
(a diverse group)
(2:10) how knowing John influenced the way Mike views philanthropy and law,
his work led to International Center for the Healing and Law- lawyers as healers
(4:25) more about the Fetzer Institute
(5:45) role of trustees and Mike’s role in starting International Center
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Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project Interviews
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
Description
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/516">Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) (JCPA-08). Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives</a>
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
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2017-05-02
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JCPA-08
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2006-2008
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Johnson Center for Philantrhopy
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StoryCorps (Project)
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JCPA-08_Fetzer-Gergeley
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Conversation with Bruce Fetzer and Mike Gergely
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Fetzer, Bruce
Gergeley, Michael C.
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Mike Gergeley, Co-Trustee of the Fetzer Institute Memorial Trust, talks with friend Bruce Fetzer, Treasurer of The Fetzer Institute in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and great nephew of John E. Fetzer, about John Fetzer's legacy, including: his radio station business accomplishments, spirituality, ownership of the Detroit Tigers and the Fetzer Institute's work in the world.
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
Fetzer Institute
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eng
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Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives, Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives, Council of Michigan Foundations StoryCorp Interviews
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Johnson Center Philanthropy Collection (JCPA-08)
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Sound Portraits Productions
StoryCorps (Project)
Michigan Radio, Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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2006-10-17
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: John Frey
Interviewer: Eleonora Frey
Date: 6/25/07
Time: 44:40
Facilitator: Rachel Falcone
Location: Charlevoix, Michigan
(0:00) Introductions
(1:00) Discuss his mother and father that founded the Frey Foundation, then the
children took over
(2:40) Didn’t have a definite plan for the foundation after their parents passed away.
Dorothy Johnson helped the family with the direction of the foundation
(4:29) Discussed the passing of the mother, and how their grandfather and uncle were
into philanthropy also
(5:59) Discussed the early projects of the foundation, redevelopment of Grand Rapids
and quality of the area
(7:40) Generation of giving- John’s generation- to help strangers and those in need
(8:57) Story of hay, everyone helping in a farm
(9:46) “Fill the Gap” understanding grants as part of the process- grant makers become
social investors. Grandmother was on the board and chose 5 area in spirit of their
passions- environment, arts, children, civic progress, furthering philanthropy
(12:16) Discuss how the foundation world falls into its own language
(13:40) Look at the interests of the trustees, family dynamics with the family foundation,
interaction of the family for greater good of the community
(15:34) Family
(17:17) Discuss the family involvement in the foundation, round table, how John’s
generation has given a voice to the foundation, young generation now involved with the
changes
(19:39) John talks about the gentlemen with ideas. Zoo, Grand Rapids Civic Theater,
Santa Maria, St. Mary’s. Development of the Community Foundations- YAC
(21:16) Michigan was the foundation of YAC- Mott and Kellogg
�(22:48) Formalization of the process of grant-making
(24:40) Frey Foundation has become a model for other foundations
(26:33) John’s favorite memories of Philantrhopy, family portrait
(27:37) John hopes that later generations don’t start off with criticisms like his
generation did
(29:30) Lead with positives instead of negatives
(30:43) Discuss John’s passion- families helping families
(32:16) Tough questions and tough answers to be made, but not being afraid to make
decisions. Education is key to getting people involved and understanding philanthropy
(36:26) Challenges for philanthropy in the next generation
(37:21) Discuss taking positions, speak to politicians
(38:27) Discuss how John would like to see foundations connect with politicians
(42:06) International community
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Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project Interviews
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/516">Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) (JCPA-08). Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives</a>
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
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2017-05-02
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JCPA-08
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2006-2008
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Johnson Center for Philantrhopy
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StoryCorps (Project)
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JCPA-08_Frey
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Conversation with John and Eleonora Frey
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Frey, John
Frey, Eleonora
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Father and daughter pair John Frey, Vice-Chairman, and Eleonora Frey, Next Generation Trustee of the Frey Foundation, talk about the founding of the Frey Foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the importance of the next generation's participation in the foundation's giving.
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
Frey Foundation
Women
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eng
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Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives, Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives, Council of Michigan Foundations StoryCorp Interviews
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Johnson Center Philanthropy Collection (JCPA-08)
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Sound Portraits Productions
StoryCorps (Project)
Michigan Radio, Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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2007-06-25