A Legacy of Leadership

The success of the Campaign for Friends of Lake Leelanau was made possible by a group of visionary supporters whose leadership and generosity helped bring the organization into being. Thirty-seven individuals, families, and institutions made commitments of $100,000 or more—through gifts, pledges, or leadership in raising funds for the Campaign. In recognition of their extraordinary support, these donors are honored as the Founders of Friends of Lake Leelanau.

Their early confidence in this effort enabled Friends not only to achieve, but to exceed, its fundraising goal and establish a permanent endowment dedicated to the long-term protection and stewardship of Lake Leelanau.

We are honored to recognize the Founders of Friends of Lake Leelanau:

Rob Kurnick Family
William and Deborah Lipner and FamilyTad and Wendy McKay and Family
George and Cindy Meeker and Family
Adam and Christine Mouch
Jack and Janice Purse
Carol and Lonnie Rademacher
Tom and Cathy Reahard and Family
Bo and Stanley Reahard and Family
The Riverside Inn
Richard and Stacie Stephenson and Family
Shawn and Morgan Stephenson and Family
Shelby Stephenson
Three Cords Foundation
Paula and Michael Todd and Family
Tom and Sue Trumbull
Ashley and Logan Suttmann and Family
Laurie and Jim Wilkins
Mark and Anne Woolsey

Friends of Lake Leelanau is profoundly grateful for the vision, generosity, and leadership of these Founders, whose commitment has created a lasting resource to protect this extraordinary lake for generations to come.