YEAR IN REVIEW
2017 ANNUAL REPORT
Dear Friend,
In 2017, Penfield Children’s Center celebrated its 50th anniversary. For the past half century, Penfield staff have worked tirelessly to help more than 30,000 children reach their full potential. As we reflect on the last year – and this significant milestone – we are reminded of the amazing commitment of people like you to make this work possible.
You only turn 50 once, and we did our best to make it count. From a partnership with Summerfest and 88Nine Radio Milwaukee to a golden anniversary event that included many of our visionary founders and civic leaders, we celebrated this occasion with several of our key community partners.
But perhaps more important was the commitment of our staff, continuing their tireless efforts to ensure our children continue to reach age-appropriate milestones. Milestones we celebrate at Penfield every day.
In 2017, our organization realized several highlights. A couple items of note included the following:
- Renewed our partnership with Kohl’s, securing a three-year commitment to support the Kohl’s Building Blocks Program.
- Concluded our 50th anniversary with a record-breaking 22nd annual Croquet Ball.
- Connected more than 400 families in Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Waukesha counties with long-term support programs.
- Successfully launched the state’s first fully-integrated school-based mental health clinic at Penfield Montessori Academy.
An expansion of our partnership with Marquette University, the Behavior Clinic at Penfield Montessori provides trauma-informed services to our K3 through 1st grade students.
Throughout the last 50 years, our staff have changed the lives of countless families living in our city. None of this would have been possible without the heartfelt generosity of our donors and more than 10,000 hours of service from more than 1,000 volunteers.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of Milwaukee children.
Thank you for being a part of our family at Penfield Children’s Center and cheers to the next 50 years.
Sincerely,
Christine P. Holmes
President and CEO
Robert L. Mikulay
Chairman, Board of Directors
OUR PROGRAMS
EARLY EDUCATION & CARE
In 2017 the Early Education and Child Care Program served 167 children. In partnership with Acelero, Penfield provides three Early Head Start classrooms which provide child development and support services to the child and his/her family.
“We wanted Kevin, 4 and Tessa, 2 to be somewhere they could develop their skills to prepare them for K4, and we found that place at Penfield,” said their mother, Emmey.
Penfield creates an environment that allows Kevin and Tessa to learn and grow alongside their friends of different abilities. Even though her children are typically-developing, Kevin and Tessa are in classes with children who might need feeding tubes, adaptive equipment or have other mental or physical challenges.
“Kevin will come home and say things like, ‘My friend has a feeding tube because that’s how he eats. While he’s eating, I can hold his hand and talk to him, and then when he’s done, we can go play,’” said Emmey.
Emmey has been grateful for the supportive environment that surrounds Penfield as well.
“Kevin went through a phase where he wore a tutu to school and everyone’s reaction was so positive. They embraced his uniqueness and encouraged him to play with other costumes at Penfield. His favorite outfit is Spider-Man boots and a frilly pink tutu,” she said.
Tessa is softer spoken, but loves to twirl around the classroom and show off her shoes. She is intentional and very precise about her artwork, and loves to help her friends as they craft their own creations.
“We have watched Penfield take Tessa under their wing and we have been so grateful,” said Emmey.
Thanks to Penfield, Kevin and Tessa have developed fine and gross motor skills, been taught educational and life skills, learned how to share with their friends and how to interact with staff and volunteers. They’ve also been able to participate in special events such as visiting with a mini horse, meeting Bango the Buck and watching the Milwaukee Ballet perform.
“Our kids have loved the different activities at Penfield,” said Emmey. “After being exposed to the ballet, Kevin asked if he could be a construction worker and a ballerina!”
OUR PROGRAMS
THERAPY
In 2017, 83 children received occupational, physical and speech therapy in our outpatient therapy program. Of those children, 92% made developmental improvements in their motor skills, and 88.65% made improvements in their cognitive skills. Additionally, the Milwaukee County Birth-to-Three Early Intervention program at Penfield served 855 children.
Jaiden was born weighing just 4 lbs., 14 oz. with a hole in his heart. Soon after his birth, he was diagnosed with CHARGE syndrome, a genetic condition that involves a wide range of medical and physical difficulties. In addition to the hole in Jaiden’s heart, he was born missing two ribs, had nasal stenosis, required a feeding tube and underwent multiple surgeries.
“I was so scared,” said Jaiden’s mother, LaVada. “Jaiden is my first child and I had so much information coming at me all at once. The thought that my baby could have a life-threatening condition absolutely terrified me.”
LaVada stayed strong for Jaiden and after a month and a half in the hospital, he was ready to come home.
When Jaiden started to crawl, LaVada asked his in-home occupational therapist, Amy about child care options, as she thought it would be helpful for his growth and development to have more interaction with his peers. Amy immediately suggested Penfield, so LaVada enrolled him in the Special Care Nursery.
Jaiden progressed so quickly in the Special Care Nursery, that in just 6 months, he was able to transfer into one of the Early Head Start classrooms at Penfield.
“We are grateful to the therapists, teachers, and service coordinators who have taken Jaiden under their wings,” said LaVada. Jaiden receives all three types of therapies offered by Penfield: occupational, physical and speech. Because of these services, Jaiden has transformed from a non-verbal toddler into a talkative 2-year-old who loves to run around with his friends.”
These days, Jaiden is one of the busiest kids in his room. He enjoys counting, singing the ABC’s and participating in art projects. LaVada credits Penfield for Jaiden’s increased independence, social skills and fine and gross motor skill development.
In fact, she enjoyed services Jaiden received so much that she decided to take a job as a teacher in one of Penfield’s child care classrooms.
“Penfield is a place that became home, where we celebrate our differences, share in our similarities and teach love for everybody,” says LaVada. “We are so happy here.”
OUR PROGRAMS
BEHAVIOR CLINIC
Through a partnership with Marquette University, the Behavior Clinic served 553 children with significant behavioral and/or emotional issues. In 2017, Penfield Children’s Center enrolled 182 children in our SAMHSA “Trauma-Informed Care for Very Young Children in Poverty” project. As a result, 73.6% of children served by the Behavior Clinic reduced their trauma symptoms, as measured by the Early Childhood Traumatic Stress Scale.
At just 4 years old, Zaniah was having frequent temper tantrums and causing harm to herself and others. She was struggling in school and her mother, Stephanie, was at a loss for how to help her.
After a significant behavioral incident in Zaniah’s classroom, Stephanie knew she needed additional help. She reached out to the Behavior Clinic in the hopes of finding strategies for calming Zaniah and keeping her safe.
A counselor worked with Zaniah and her family in their home and introduced Stephanie to nurturing activities they could do together, such as child-led play and the importance of positive reinforcement. These activities allowed Zaniah to feel proud about good behaviors, such as sharing and cleaning up her toys.
Zaniah’s counselor also discussed the importance of modeling appropriate responses to frustration and taught simple techniques for helping to calm Zaniah down when she became agitated. She worked with Zaniah on learning to talk about her feelings and needs, rather than resorting to aggressive behaviors and temper tantrums. Together, they created a “feelings box” that included self-soothing items, such as silly putty, fidget spinners, bubbles and writing tablets to help her develop age-appropriate coping skills.
Throughout treatment, Stephanie wrote down questions and independently tracked Zaniah’s tantrums in preparation for the following therapy session.
When Zaniah’s treatment came to a close, Stephanie reported that Zaniah’s behavior had greatly improved. She now feels hopeful and credits the Behavior Clinic for helping Zaniah develop the skills she needed to control her anger and understand her feelings.
“I’m so thankful for the Behavior Clinic,” said Stephanie. “I have such a great relationship with my daughter now and I see a very bright future ahead.”
OUR PROGRAMS
SPECIAL CARE NURSERY
Peyton was born with a complex medical condition that resulted in frequent seizures and delayed motor function. He receives care in our Special Care Nursery 5 days a week that includes physical, occupational and speech therapy. Watch Peyton’s story and learn about the unique ways that Penfield helps children with special needs.
- Penfield served 49 medically-fragile children with significant health concerns
- 33% of children transitioned to appropriate learning environments, including Penfield’s special education and Early Education classrooms, as well as local public schools
- Penfield’s Director of Health Services trained Penfield staff members in First Aid practices, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and how to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED)
OUR PROGRAMS
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Penfield Children’s Center provides parent support groups, educational workshops and school transition support services to help engage families. Family reading nights complete with a free dinner, storytime and books to take home, in addition to ice cream social events and our Summer Fun Picnic allow families to gather together and collect necessary items such as backpacks and developmentally appropriate educational materials. We also host our yearly Holiday Party that includes winter-inspired crafts, live music, snacks and a gift for every child donated by Kohl’s associates.
Funded by the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County, bilingual parent mentors address the unique needs of each family by providing information about Penfield’s programming, and working to ensure all families have access to essentials, such as enough food and access to resources within the community.
- Penfield offered 31 family programs and events including celebrations, support groups, parent education workshops and family reading nights
- The 2017 Holiday Party welcomed more than 930 guests. Families participated in crafts, listened to live music and enjoyed special treats. Kohl’s donated 1,000 gifts for our children and 150 volunteers and staff volunteered their time to ensure the event’s success
OUR PROGRAMS
PENFIELD MONTESSORI ACADEMY
In 2017, we welcomed 116 K3-1st grade students and will add one grade each year with plans to be fully enrolled – K3 through 8th grade – by fall 2024. Click here to visit the Penfield Montessori Academy website.
WHAT MAKES PENFIELD MONTESSORI SPECIAL?
- 100% of the students and teachers returned for the 2017/18 school year
- We exceeded our enrollment goal of 114 students
- Our student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1
- Each student receives an individually designed lesson plan
- In partnership with Marquette University, we opened the state’s first fully-integrated school-based mental health clinic.
- Providing mindfulness activities for all children, the Behavior Clinic at Penfield Montessori also offered multi-tier trauma-informed services for children requiring more specialized care
OUR PROGRAMS
KOHL’S BUILDING BLOCKS
Through the generous support of Kohl’s Cares, the Kohl’s Building Blocks Program allows Penfield to provide children in need access to early educational and developmental programs, services and equipment that promote hands-on learning for professionals and families.
- 1,738 Children served by Child Development Specialists
- 22,006 Participants worked with our Community Outreach team
- 14,102 Children received Early Education Toolboxes
- 93,760 Visitors accessed content on PenfieldBuldingBlocks.org
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS BOARD, DONORS, AND VOLUNTEERS
Your contributions and heartfelt dedication allows us to serve the most vulnerable children in Milwaukee.
PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER
2017 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Robert L. Mikulay – Chair
Miller Brewing Company (Retired)
Michael J. Brophy – Vice Chair
Deloitte
Keith S. Baisden – Treasurer
Town Bank
Madonna Williams – Secretary
Community Volunteer
Phyllis King, Ph.D – Member-At-Large
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Thomas G. Smith – Member-At-Large
Mason Wells
PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER
DIRECTORS
Al Araque
JP Morgan Chase
Jeffrey Barth
Deloitte
Sally Bentley
We Energies (Retired)
Dirk Carson
Consultant
Kareeda Chones-Aguam
Milwaukee Bucks
Viktor Gottlieb
Associated Bank
Eugenia T. Jacobus
Community Volunteer
Jennifer La Macchia
LME/The Mark Travel Corp.
David Navarre
Godfrey & Kahn
Tony Nguyen
Wells Fargo
Jay Radmer
BMO Harris Bank
JoAnn Ratcheson
Columbia St.Mary’s (Retired)
John H. Schaub
Robert W. Baird
Richard D. Schepp
Kohl’s Department Stores
Todd M. Schoon
Northwestern Mutual
Kate Dragisic Schoyer
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Jon R. Schumacher
Vice Chairman, Partnership Community Bancshares; Financial Industry Consultant
Patricia Schuyler
Community Volunteer
Sonia Shields Stowe
Johnson Controls
Alden Taylor
Community Volunteer
Betsy Trimble
Community Volunteer
Rhonda Ware
UR Aware, LLC
Cathy White
Community Volunteer
Earnestine Willis, M.D., M.P.H.
Medical College of Wisconsin
Donald H. Wilson
Stone Pillar Investments
Nicholas C. Wilson
Jacobus Wealth Management
Betsy Brown Wyatt
Cramer-Krasselt
Jessica Zeratsky
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
DONORS, HIGHLIGHTS & THE ANNUAL CROQUET BALL
PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER
2017 DONORS
Anonymous *
Bader Philanthropies, Inc. *
Four-Four Foundation *
Hearst Foundations
Herb Kohl Philanthropies *
Kohl’s and Kohl’s Cares
Paradise Valley Ranch, Inc. *
United Way of Greater Milwaukee – and Waukesha County
Zilber Family Foundation *
Anonymous*
Argosy Foundation
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – 111 Anonymous Fund*
Jeffrey C. Kasch Foundation, Inc.
Sharon and Bill La Macchia *
Rite-Hite Holding Corporation *
We Energies Foundation *
William E. Eastham *
Fitzsimonds Charitable Trust *
Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation *
Linda and William Koenig *
Susan and Robert Mikulay *
Beth and Rick Schepp *
R.A. Stevens Family Foundation *
Anon Charitable Trust *
BMO Harris Bank
Brewers Community Foundation, Inc.
Debra and Michael J. Brophy *
The Catholic Community Foundation, Inc.
Charter Manufacturing Co. Fdn.
Chase
William Chester
Bridget and Patrick Coffey*
Heidi and Timothy Frank *
Farrah and Marc Gall *
Michelle and Scott Gass
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Gertrude Ann Meixner Fund *
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Schaus Family Fund *
Richard & Ethel Herzfeld Fdn.
Charles D. Jacobus Family Foundation
Eugenia T. Jacobus
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Ladish Co. Foundation
Mary Jo and Kevin Mansell
John McTigue
Lynn S. Nicholas
Northwestern Mutual Foundation *
Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation
Lindsay and Scott Priebe
Natalie and Greg Revelle
Schoenleber Foundation
Jen and Todd Schoon *
Sensient Technologies Foundation, Inc.
Francie Luke Silverman Foundation
Kate Schuett Wasmer and John Wasmer
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
Weiss Family Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation
Frank L. Weyenberg Charitable Trust
Maria and Donald Wilson
Anonymous (5)
Milwaukee Admirals
A.O. Smith Foundation, Inc.
Kareeda Chones-Aguam and Ryan Aguam
Paula and Keith Anderson *
Christina and Alvaro Araque *
Janie and Clifford M. Asmuth
Associated Bank
Aurora Health Care, Inc.
Badger Meter Foundation, Inc. *
Baird
Baird Foundation *
Terri and Keith Baisden *
Jane and Jeffrey Barth *
Carrie and James Bedore
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Joseph F. & Catherine M. – Bennett Family Foundation
Sally Bentley *
Bob’s Discount Furniture, LLC.
Sara A. Boettcher
Elissa and Thomas M. Bolger
Melanie and Steven Booth
Ashley and Mack Borges
Betty Bostrom
Kathleen Burke
Geralyn and William M. Cannon
Capital First Trust Company
Cargill
Carol and Dirk Carson *
Catcon LLC / Catalyst Construction
Chapman Foundation
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Chipstone Foundation – Stanley and Polly Stone Fund
Clare M. Peters Charitable Trust
Juli and Matt Coburn
Pamela and James L. Coleman
Cramer-Krasselt
Richard D. Cudahy, Jr.
Davidson & Harley Fund, Inc.
Deloitte
Mae E. Demmer Charitable Trust
Amy and Jason Diamond
Christopher Doerr
Mary Martha and Emmett J. Doerr – Charitable Trust *
Naomi Dolohanty
Kimberly and Gary A. Draeger *
Susan and John Dragisic *
Michael Drescher
Christine and Peter Duback
Sarah and Robert Duncan
Albert J. & Flora H. Ellinger Foundation, Inc.
Andrea and James Emling
Ernst & Young LLP
Ettinger Family Foundation
Julia and Patrick Fennelly
Heather and Ryan Festerling
Jennifer and Tom Florsheim
Lindy Yeager and John Florsheim
Laurie and Mark Foote
Sweeney Family Foundation
Theresa and Dr. Robert Fox
Barbara N. Fuldner
Gardner Foundation
Jackie and David Gay
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Janet and Bill Gebhardt
Susan and Paul Gies, Jr.
Julie and Brian Gilpin
Megan and Sam Gleischman
Godfrey & Kahn *
Sarah and Viktor Gottlieb
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – A.W. Asmuth Family Fund
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Kopmeier Family Fund
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Lawlis Family Fund
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Catherine and Walter Lindsay Foundation Fund
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Paul P. Lipton Fund
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Roller Family Fund
Kelly and Michael M. Grebe
Jennifer and Mark Griepentrog
Kathy Feucht and Brian Grossman
H. H. Camp Foundation *
Peggy and Michael Harris
Terry and Gavin Hattersley
Healing the Children of Wisconsin, Inc.
Ken Hemauer
Christine Holmes *
Dorothy Inbusch Foundation, Inc.
International Facility Management – Association Inc.
Richard G. Jacobus Family Foundation *
Meg and Joe Jansky *
Jewish Community Foundation – Anonymous Fund *
Jen and Paul Johnson
JPMorgan Chase & Co. – Good Works Employee Giving Program
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Kate and Jeff Kazlo
Antoinette A. and Matthew Keenan Endowment
Sally J. Keller
Mary and Ted D. Kellner *
Carrie and Jason Kelroy
Dedi and W. David Knox II
Mary E. Krall
La Macchia Enterprises – The Mark Travel Corporation
William E. La Macchia, Jr.
Lisa and Brian Van Landeghem *
Arlene and Joel Lee
Draga and Steve Libbey
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
Madeleine and David Lubar
Edith A. McFadden, M.D. and Dan Maguire
Gerald E. Mainman
Jeffrey E. Mark
Jan and Vincent Martin
Mason Wells
Cynthia McKoy
Barrie and Bob Merar
Metro Eye
Elizabeth Meyer and Sam Hope *
Lisa Cadotte and Tony Milczarek
Brigid and John Miller
Elizabeth and Mark Miller
MillerCoors
Milwaukee Bucks
Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation
George and Julie Mosher Family Foundation
August G. Mueller Trust
Miann and David Navarre *
Northwestern Mutual
Kelly and Robert C. Olejniczak
Amy Byrne and Ronald Ota *
Park Bank Foundation
Jennifer La Macchia and Nils Parker
Amy and Jason Parry *
Peck Foundation, Milwaukee LTD
Pershing LLC
Pieper Electric Inc.
Candy and Bruce Pindyck
PLAN Foundation *
PNC *
Jay Radmer *
Jo Ann Ratcheson and James Lang *
Theresa Reagan and Bill Reitman *
Lynn and Paul Rix
Robertson Ryan & Associates, Inc.
Diane and John Rogers *
J. D. Ruffolo Family Foundation
Michelle and John Runte
Tere and Neil Sackerson *
Shelly and Adam Sauter
Jenafer and Kenneth Schinner
Laura and Joe Schmidt *
Kate and Will Schoyer *
Laura and Scott Schubert
Service Club of Milwaukee
Judy and Roger Smith
Betty and Peter Sommerhauser
MJ and Josh Sparks
Mary Sprague
Stackner Family Foundation
Maureen and Rick Stalle
Mary Ellen and Scott P. Stanek
Jill and Andy Stefanovich, a Donor Advised – Fund of the U.S. Charitable Gift Trust
Sonia Shields Stowe
Alden and Gustavus Taylor *
Steve and Kristen Thomas
Nicole Griglione and Michael Thurston
Shelly and Michael Tosh
Trane
Truist Comprehensive Distribution / Frontstream
Town Bank
Henry H. Uihlein, Sr. and – Marion “Polly” S. Uihlein Foundation
United Way of Greater Atlanta
UWM Foundation, Inc.
Ellen and Robert Venable
Vilter Foundation, Inc.
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Angie and Stephen Walmsley
Rhonda and Christopher Ware
Barbara and Richard L. Weiss
Wells Fargo
Holly and Dr. Robert Williams
Madonna and Jay Williams
Michelle and Todd Williams
Stoney Wilson
Beth and Kevin Wisniewski
Elizabeth Brown Wyatt and David Wyatt *
Curtis Wycklendt
Jessica and Matthew Zeratsky *
Andy and Carlene Ziegler
Matt Adey
John M. Altenbach
Dr. Smriti Khare and Richard S. Anderson
Richard and Diana Barthel
Beta Alpha Psi at Marquette University
Audrey Beyer
Danielle Bly
Gay and John Borges
Margaret MacLeod Brahm and John Brahm
Patrice Bringe
Katie and Kyle Brown
Emileen and John Bruhn
Tracy and John Brymer
Tanya and Josh Buege
Liisa Gary and Alan Burkard
Casetta Kitchen and Counter
Beth and Roger Clark
Amanda and Thomas Clossey
Kelly and Richard Daugherty
Ann and Bob Eisenbrown
Ranee and Brenton Field, Jr.
Ryan Gill
Katie and Mike Glaisner
Christine Kinyon and David Gourlay
Shannon and Matt Grant
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Frank and Elsa Sterner Family Fund
LaVerne and Daryll Griesberg
Beverly and Charles Groeschell
Veronica and Peter Gunn
Suzanne and Andy Hall
Carol R. Hase
Lynn and Tim Hawkins
Susan and John Honkamp
Jonathan Wish Foundation
Kapco, Inc.
Susie and G. Frederick Kasten, Jr.
Gary Kautzer
Mary Beth and Steven W. Keane
Jeri Raith and Richard Kessler
Phyllis and Ted King
Katherine and David Lucey
Lydia Rose Hummel-Dosmann – Educational Foundation Inc. *
Jennifer and Jude Mance
Marcus Corporation
Liz and Jeff Mark
Marks Family *
Marquette University/Advancement
Katie and Skip McGregor
Margaret and Thomas McMahon
Mia and Jamie Moe
Colleen and Chris Mortonson
LuAnn and Gene Mueller
Beth and Greg Myers
Arin and Anthony Nguyen
Rhonda and Gregory Oberland
Krista and Chad Pankop
Heather and Jeffrey Paradis
Colleen and David Patzer
Pere Marquette Jesuit Community
Karen and James C. Pieper
Sheri and Thomas Price
Theresa Reagan and Bill Reitman
Lisa and Sean Rierdon
Lisa and Patrick Rios
Nancy and Michael Roos
Roundy’s Supermarkets Inc.
Edith and Donald Rouse
Peggy and Ron San Felippo
Laura and Joe Schmidt
William J. Schmitz
Bruce and Karen Schuyler
Patricia and Peter Schuyler
Cheryl and Andrew Seter
Carolyn and Mark Smith
Leah M. Sober
Joan Staeven
Erin and Peter Stanek
Ben Uhen
Patricia and Joseph Ullrich
Joyce and Thomas Waldoch
Jim Weedman
Wisconsin Athletic Club
Nancy Zabriskie
Margaret and Marian Zincke
Anonymous
Linda Quartaro and Walter “Skip” Abbott *
Molly and Ben J. Abrohams
Tia and Mike Abuls
Nancy and James H. Albrecht
Courtney R. Alexander
Ellen Anderson
Jennifer Anderson
Marti Anderson
Aurora Health Care Employee – Partnership Campaign
Peter Baisden
Val V. Beatovic
Dr. Nancy File and James Beer
Elizabeth and Peter Benz
Georgiane and Nicholas M. Berich
Sarah Bernstein
Kathryn and Thomas F. Bolger
Anna Boll
Lori and Mark W. Boutelle
Marilyn M. and Orren Bradley
Hannah and Rodney Brandenburg II
Rachel and James Broach
Yvonne and Fred Bruhn
Stephanie Brunkhorst
Jennifer Bryson
Nancy Burkholder
Donald Carlson
Marian L. and Michael Carroll
Causecast Foundation
Dr. Donald and Sandra Chisholm
Therese and James Cincotta
Linda Condash *
Charles C. Conner
Nicole M. Cota
Kaelyn Zaporski-Cummings and Aaron Cummings
Jennifer and Edward Cyra
Erickajoy and John Daniels, III
Alberta Darling
Judith Markowski and Francis Deisinger
Mark A. Dempsey
Shannon Dennhof
Cynthia and Jeff DeVor
Nancy and Douglas Dewey
Julie Gay and Bill Domina
Kathy and Michael J. Dwyer
Nancy L. Eastham
Daniel Ehrmentraut
Brian Fahl
Joan and Richard Farrell
Maria Fernandez
Elizabeth A. and Steve P. File
FirstWeber Foundation
Victoria Fitzgerald
Karen and John M. Franckowiak
Anne Frazier
Katherine D. Frontier
Mayqueen and Junior Gakpetor
Tami and Mathew Garrison
GE United Way Campaign
Carrie and Charles Glapinski
Suzanne Marchant and William G. Gollmar
Julie Gorens-Winston
Elizabeth and Peter Gottsacker *
Kathy Grogan
Leah and Ryan Grunewald
Laura Marie Guzman-Rivera
Hales Corners Lioness Club
Crissie Hall
Susan and H. Jeffrey Hamar
Marsha and Frederick Hammer
Hilary Harvey
Ruth and Otto Heimler
Scott Heins
Michael Heitkemper
Lindsay Herrick
Christine and James Hill
Robert Hille
Kristin Holzhauer
Latasha Hortman
Susan and William Hotz
Sue and Chuck Hurliman
Colin Jorgenson
Karen and Walter Kangas
Lynn and Jeff Kenkel
Sonia and Scott Kolodzinski
Vanessa and Matthew Koster
Marianne and Fred Kramer
Karen A. Kunzler
W. Tony Lam
Latham’s Collision, Inc.
Nanyeli and Ryan Lay
Kimberly and Dr. Craig Leach
Judie Lehman
John Levendusky
Mary Ann and David Lillich
John T. Litchford
Karen and James Lloyd
Jason Lovejoy *
Earnell Lucas
Anne and Leroy A. Lutz
David Lutz
Anthony Maggiore
Lori J. Makinen
Robert Makowski
Sharon and Joseph Malenda
Colleen Mansell
Marquette University Delta Chi Fraternity
Metropolitan Milwaukee – Association of Commerce
Allison Meuler
Milwaukee County – Department of Human Resources
MOD Super Fast Pizza, LLC
Anne Mongoven *
Morgan Stanley
Patrick J. Murphy, Ph.D.
Nancy Hernandez and Andrew Narrai
Susana Navarrete
Kathleen and Terrance Nelson
Network for Good
Nineteen88 Productions, LLC
Elizabeth and Daniel O’Connell
David and Carries Osswald
Pace Networking
Jayne and James Paddock
Sarah Paul
PayPal Giving Fund
Julie and Kevin Penneau
Katie and Brian Perhach
Denise and Arthur Phillips
Nicole and John Pienkos
Rebecca and Steve Porter
Cheryl Quinn
Marylyn and Bruce A. Ranta
Tracy and Patrick Rath
Carolyn and Richard Raymaker
Barbara Redzinski
Reiswig Aesthetics SC
Jason Reynolds
Judy and Tom Richmond
RJ Schinner Co.
Jack Rodee
Sara and Phillip A. Roemaat
Ellen and Robert Romans
Roots Central LLC
Heather Rotolo
Andrew Ruehl
Geraldine and Forrest Sarver
Jessie and John Schaub
Sharon and Ronald G. Schlicht
Nancy and John Schmidt
Jean Schneider
Judy and Jon Schumacher
Kathy Schwab
Melissa and Mark Schwalbach
Michele and Richard Seesel
Stephanie and Jimmy Shabangu
Randall Sherer
Pamela and Jeffrey Shovers
Suzanne and Walter R. Simonz, Jr.
Noel Skarpmoen
Nancy and Mark B. Smuckler, M.D.
Nicholas Sommerville
Southwest Milwaukee Optimist Club
La Toya Sykes
Marcus Taylor
Christen and Solomon Tesfai
Denise Thomas
Dr. John and Anne Thomas, Jr.
Thrivent Financial
Sam and Brandon Tschacher
Kaylee Urban
Joely Urdan
Erika Vega
Beth Vick
Kathie and Charles G. Vogel
Michael F. Weber
Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
Kristi Westcott
Alan Wichtoski
Earnestine Willis *
Dana and Brian Wilson
Jennifer Wilson
Thomas B. Wilson
Julie and John W. Wolf
United Methodist Women
Samuel M. Woodruff
DeVona Wright Cottrell
Dr. Thomas and Barbara Zabors
Celeste and Craig Zaffrann
Bryant E. Zimmermann
Natalie Zuege
AmazonSmile Foundation
Karie Anderson
Gail and Dennis Bartz
Charlotte Bell
Blankstein Enterprises
Kathleen and Steven A. Brengosz
P.J. Brown
Elizabeth Buchholz
Richard S. Buse
Maryellen C. Cannon
Tim Cigelske
Carma Clark
Kathleen and Steven R. Clark
Judith and Christopher Collins
Marc Collins
Beverly Davis
Jan and William K. Davis
Sandra Davis
Jerry DeQuardo
Marlene and Jerrold M. Deutsch
Mary Devine
Janet Erdmann
Maria Fleschner
Frances A. Franklin
Tom Gauthier
Beth and Michael Giacobassi
Barbara and Donald Grande
Susan and Thomas Gruber
Janet and Phillip Gural
H&R Block
Patricia M. Haak
Mary Haberman
Veronica and John F. Hammes
Elizabeth Hanna
Barbara B. Hartnett
Maureen and Daniel Holahan
Barbara and Peter Holtz
JoAnn and Roger Hornbeck
Stephen Hudson-Mairet
Monica Hurt
Benjamin Kartheiser
Anne Kennedy
Marie and Leroy J. Konrath
Leone and David J. Kosinski
Amy Krohn
Marie and David Kuemmel
Lee Sprengel
Deandre Lewis
Joylene Lewis
Alex and Jim Livesey
Shannon Lorenz
Kristine Martynski
Julia and Brendan Matthews
Colleen O’Donnell and Timothy Maynard
John Menzel
Rebecca Michelsen
Iris and William E. Miller
Cristina Moreno-Ayala
Rachael and Joe Mullen
Shirley Mundstock
Michael A. Nelson
Nancy and Thomas Nelson
Margaret Neuworth
Kay and Robert Nolan
Kimberly Marcin
Barbara and Michael Palovcsik
Michael D. Panlener
Holly Ann M. Pape
Rosemary and Peter Petroll
Ann and Jim Piatt
Patricia Pierce-Cotter
Jeanne and Gary Pokorny
Lisa Marie Pollnow
Pro Resume Center, LLC.
Mary Ann and John Prokop
Lynn and Kim Scott Raffel
Priti Rana
Patty Riley
Seville Rimmer
Marianne Rozinski
Joseph M. Ruppel
Claudia Sanchez
Celeste and Andy Schkeryantz
Linda Schuh
Roger Schuneman
Barbara and Russell Searing
Chloe Sier
Erin and Peter Stanek
Hilde and David Staufiger
Jane and Hugh Taufner
Marilyn and Bob Teper
The GE Foundation
Sharon and Arnold C. Thimmesch
Toyota of Brookfield
Teresa Trostmiller
Vicky Lynn Tuder
Janice and Richard Tyler
Janice Verona
William R. Waldron
Daisy Weber
Casey Weedman
Danita Wendorf
Heather Witt
Jeanne and John Wittmann
Sarah Wittmann
Lynne and Leonard Zacharias
Sarah and Christopher Zello
Carol and Paul Ziehler
* Donors who gave comprehensive campaign gifts
PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
- William and Bonnie Kellogg made a $2 million challenge grant through the Kellogg Family Foundation in support of Penfield Montessori Academy.
- More than 300 Kohl’s Associates in Action volunteers spent 1,039 hours assisting with events and spending time in our classrooms. In support of these efforts, Kohl’s donated $28,500.
- Penfield Children’s Center and Summerfest celebrated 50 years. In honor of both anniversaries, Summerfest brought Jahmes Tony Finlayson to Penfield for a special performance.
- The Behavior Clinic opened a multi-tiered trauma informed program at Penfield Montessori Academy.
- Artist Stacey Williams-Ng painted a mural titled, “Joy to the Fishes in the Deep Blue Sea; Joy to You and Me” on the outside wall of Penfield in collaboration with The Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Mary L. Nohl Fund, and 88Nine RadioMilwaukee.
- Our founding board members gathered at Penfield for city and county proclamations for our 50th anniversary event and were honored at our Croquet Ball.
PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER
2017 CROQUET BALL
In 2017, Penfield celebrated 50 years of changing the lives of Milwaukee’s most vulnerable children. During this half century, more than 30,000 kids have benefited from the agency’s devoted staff and comprehensive care. Our year-long celebration culminated on September 9, 2017 at the 22nd annual Croquet Ball at the Milwaukee Country Club. The event raised more than $400,000! Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, speed croquet match on the front lawn, silent, live and paddle auctions, gourmet dinner and a program showcasing the stories of Mario, Monica, John and Peyton who all received care in our Special Care Nursery. We also honored Penfield’s founders, Betty Bostrom, Marilyn Bradley, William Chester, William Eastham, Barbara Elsner and Martie Watts with the Benefactor Award for their vision and dedication to the success of Milwaukee’s children.
Event Chairs:
Kelly Daugherty and Jen Mance
Auction Chair:
Jessica Zeratsky
Sponsorship Chair:
Richard D. Schepp
Presenting Sponsor
Kohl’s Department Stores
Platinum Level Sponsors
Chase Bank
Blue Level Sponsors
Milwaukee Admirals
Northwestern Mutual
Rite-Hite Holding Corporation
Black Level Sponsors
Associated Bank
Aurora Health Care
Baird
BMO Harris Bank
Catalyst Construction
La Macchia Enterprises / The Mark Travel Corp.
Mason Wells Inc.
MillerCoors
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Yellow Level Sponsors
Baker Tilly
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Cramer-Krasselt
Deloitte
Ernst & Young
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Milwaukee Bucks
PNC Bank
Robertson Ryan & Associates, Inc.
Town Bank
Trane
Wells Fargo
Carlene and Andrew Ziegler
2017 FINANCIALS
The combined financial records of Penfield Children’s Center, Inc., the Friends of Penfield Children’s Center, Inc. and VMMS Building Corporation for the year ending December 31, 2015 were audited by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, Milwaukee. The complete audited financial statements for 2015 are available at Penfield Children’s Center, 833 N. 26th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
REVENUE
Fees for Services
$2,836,316
Government Grants & Contracts
$1,638,734
United Way
$711,599
Contributions & In-kind Contributions
$8,411,599
Investment Income
$655,496
Other Income
$45,117
Total Revenues
$14,298,861*
*Revenues include comprehensive campaign gifts to be disbursed over 5 years.
EXPENSES
PROGRAM SERVICES
$7,969,052
DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING
$544,397
MANAGEMENT & GENERAL
$453,736
TOTAL EXPENSES
$8,967,185