°µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation
$3,000,000+
Student Scholarships Given to Over 3,000 Students
$15,000,000+
Foundation Donations Over 5 Years
°µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation
Formed in 1976, the °µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation operates as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. It secures private sector support that benefits the students of °µÍø³Ô¹Ï.
Supporting Dreams
Vision
Giving the gift of education is what the °µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation is all about. Through the generosity of our donors we can give a gift that lasts a lifetime.
Mission
The °µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation plays an important role in a student’s academic pursuit. Our aligned mission and purpose seek to assist students with the financial support to attend college.
Purpose
The °µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation, Inc. enhances the productivity, profit, and leadership resources within the °µÍø³Ô¹Ï community.
Why Give
The °µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation raises about $700,000 per year to support °µÍø³Ô¹Ï students. Funds that are raised support student scholarships, emergency grants for needs like gas or groceries, and program enhancements like our $6 million Froedert & Medical College of Wisconsin Center for Healthcare Excellence.
Scholarship Categories
Student Stories
The °µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation offers scholarships to new and continuing students pursuing a degree or technical diploma in one of our 70+ programs offered.
Scholarship applicants are considered for all available opportunities with the submission of one online application each semester.
The online application for student scholarships for fall 2024 applications will open February 1st. All applications must be submitted by June 1, 202, to be considered for a spring 2024 scholarship.
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Alumni
°µÍø³Ô¹Ï Alumni are making a difference in our communities and giving back to students. See how you can stay involved and connected after graduation. Contact us HERE!
CREATE A SCHOLARSHIP OF YOUR OWN
PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPPORT
Scholarship is one of our initiatives. The °µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation operates two scholarship cycles each year in November and April to award more than 70 scholarships for all areas of programming. One application is completed by a student and their qualifications are measured against every award for eligibility. The °µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Committee will administer your scholarship and select award winners based on the donor’s criteria. Award winners will be announced each time the award is made. To create a new scholarship, please contact us at ltcfoundation@lakeshore.edu
The °µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation, Inc. supports many programs to meet the needs of the future. Interested in sponsoring a specific program? As the campus and needs of °µÍø³Ô¹Ï grow, the °µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation, Inc. plays an important role in partnering private-funding of campus projects. If you are interested in participating in a building project, please contact us at ltcfoundation@lakeshore.edu or 920.693.1000. Naming rights may be available for specific projects.
GIVE TO THE GREATEST NEED
CAMPAIGNS
The °µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation is the receiving agent for all in-kind, non-cash contributions made to °µÍø³Ô¹Ï.
Campaign for Oral Health: We are raising funds to start a Dental Hygiene program at °µÍø³Ô¹Ï. There is a shortage of Dental Hygienists throughout the counties °µÍø³Ô¹Ï serves as well as nationwide. In addition, we are raising funds for student scholarships. We can meet the needs of 1/3 of our students who apply for scholarships each semester. Students who receive a scholarship have a 25% higher graduation rate than their peers who do not receive a scholarship.
°µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation Scholarship Golf Event 2026!
Save the date for the 2026 Golf Outing
- Date: July 22, 2026
- Place: Kohler's Blackwolf Run
SCHOLARSHIPS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
Additional Event & Scholarship Details
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All proceeds support student scholarship programs at °µÍø³Ô¹Ï.
Details
Foursomes: include all golf fees, cart, lunch at midway, beverages (2), bottled water, a sleeve of Taylormade golf balls, and special patio progressive at Baths course patio after play.
Market value per Foursome is $1,450
More about the Baths at Blackwolf Run course:
- Opened June 2021 this is a 10-hole, par 3, course with holes ranging from 60-170 yards.
- 2-acre putting green course (with challenges) 18 holes (play any hole in any order).
- Course was designed by Chris Luetzke, a 30-year veteran and protégé of Pete Dye, with partner Herb Kohler.
- Riding carts are not available, but pull carts will be available. Small carry bags (free), hickory shafted clubs and rental clubs are available.
Sponsorship Oppourtunities
- Exclusive Tournament Sponsor: $6,000 (includes two foursomes and premier sponsor banners)
- Patio Party Sponsor on Bath’s: $4,000 (includes one foursome and XL patio party welcome banner)
- Business Sponsor: $3,500 (includes one foursome, complimentary cocktails and snacks at the patio party, lunch, golf cart (1) and logo on the course and materials).
Our Dedicated Board Directors
The °µÍø³Ô¹Ï foundation is fortunate to have dedicated board directors from all areas of our community. Our foundation board directors have various backgrounds in manufacturing, hospitality, small business, private, and public corporations, family foundations and more.
2025-2026 Board of Directors
- Mike Mrdjenovich – President
Retired – Hub International Ltd. - Ross Niemi – Past President
Executive VP and COO – The Metal Ware Corp. - Jesse Brotz - Vice President
HR Manager – Plastics Engineering Co. - Mike McEvoy - Treasurer
Retired – Sargento Foods - Dave Aldag
Chairperson of the Board - Aldag Honold Mechanical, Inc. - Paul Carlsen, Ph.D.-Ex Officio
President - °µÍø³Ô¹Ï - Eric Grasse
Senior Partner - Third Coast Wealth Advisors - Don Hammond
Sr. VP/Managing Partner - Merit Financial Advisors - Sister Jane Kinate
Administrator - Franciscan Music Center, Inc - Ryan Neville
President & CEO – Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries, Inc. - Randall Roethel
Senior Agent - Principal Financial Group - Jodi Schoerner
CFO - Master Gallery Foods, Inc. - Heidi Soodsma
VP of Strategic Development - °µÍø³Ô¹Ï - Lee Van Boxtel
President CMS – Bemis Manufacturing - Paul Weaver
Business Developer - Project 4 Services - Cassie Zinkel
Sr. Manager Talent Acquisition US - Kohler Company
Emeritus Directors
- Jeff Deprez
Executive Director, Great Lakes Training and Development Center - Neil Desmond
Vice President/General Manager, Ametek - Don McAdams
Retired, Johnsonville Sausage LLC - Steve Mirecki
President, Color Craft Graphic Arts
Contact Us
Our °µÍø³Ô¹Ï staff members are here to help and answer any of your questions regarding the Foundation, alumni, donations, or scholarships.
Our Team
Heidi Soodsma
Vice President of Strategic Development
920.693.1631
Courtney Donati
Executive Director of the °µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation
920.297.0094 | 920.693.1700 | 1.888.468.6582
°µÍø³Ô¹Ï Foundation, 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland, WI 53015
