1980 – 1989 highlights
Growth
1985 Economic development becomes a full-fledged program area
1986 Donor-advised funds established
1987 “Special Initiatives” launched to revitalize schools, neighborhoods and the lakefront
Donors
1980 Treu-Mart Fund: Philanthropy’s First Collaboratively Managed Endowment Monies
1985 F. James and Rita Rechin Fund: Pacesetting Partnership with Living Donors
1989 Lake-Geauga Fund: Grantmaking Expanded to Adjacent Counties
Leaders
1984 Steven A. Minter: CEO, 1984–2003
1985 Richard W. Pogue: Board Chairman
1989 John J. Dwyer: Board Chairman
Impact
1983 Joining the Early Battle against AIDS
1984 Envisioning North Coast Harbor
1988 Sustained Resources for Neighborhood Redevelopment