Our Values
Excellence is the Standard: We address complex challenges, anticipate needs, work to exceed expectations, and practice continuous improvement in the pursuit of being the best community foundation for the Holland/Zeeland area.
Treat Others How They Would Like to Be Treated: We value the uniqueness of every individual by listening and leading with empathy and being mindful of diverse needs, strengths, and preferences.
Personable Professionalism: We combine expertise and warmth so that individuals and organizations know they can rely on us for trusted guidance and will enjoy working with us.
Positive Vibes: We strive to bring uplifting energy to every interaction and embody the belief that positive change is always possible.
Every Act is Stewardship: We honor the privilege of building and nurturing the relationships that are at the core of our work.
Meet our members
Our Staff
Executive
- Scott Brooks, Chair
- Jasmine Irish, Chair Elect
- Erin Avery Zylman, Past Chair
- Tim Hemingway, Secretary
- Ed Amaya, Treasurer
- Patrick Cisler, staff support
Governance
- Erin Avery Zylman, Chair
- Scott Brooks, Ex-officio
- Tom Den Herder
- Jasmine Irish
- Diane Kooiker
- Patrick Cisler, staff support
Audit
- Jasmine Irish, Chair
- Scott Brooks, Ex-officio
- Sue Franz
- Tim Hemingway
- Jeff Brouwer, community representative
- Doug Rotman, community representative
- Patrick Cisler, staff support
- Rob Arnold, staff support
Investment
- Scott Brooks, Chair
- Tim Hemingway
- Jonathan Padnos
- Ann VanZalen
- Shawn Pacanowski, community representative
- Ilse Saewert, community representative
- PJ Thompson, community representative
- Jim Wiersma, community representative
- Patrick Cisler, staff support
- Rob Arnold, staff support
Distribution
- Jasmine Irish, Chair
- Scott Brooks, Ex-officio
- Ed Amaya
- Sue Franz
- Olaf Huebner
- Virchow Dai, youth representative
- Paul Hillegonds, community representative
- Bill Hoefer, community representative
- Diane Kooiker, community representative
- Phil Perkins, community representative
- Deborah Sterken, community representative
- Zahabia Ahmed-Usmani, community representative
- Yadah V. Ramirez, staff support
Program Related Investment
- Tom Den Herder, Chair
- Scott Brooks, Ex-officio
- Ed Amaya
- Ann VanZalen
- Bret Docter, community representative
- Jim Lilly, community representative
- Scott Lubbers, community representative
- Haans Mulder, community representative
- Doug Rotman, community representative
- Matthew Wiebe, advisor
- Patrick Cisler, staff support
Scholarship
- Deborah Sterken, Chair
- Scott Brooks, Ex-officio
- Jasmine Irish
- Kathi Buma, community representative
- Charles Elwood, community representative
- Diana Hernandez-Garcia, community representative
- Cathy Lebster, community representative
- Jessica Lynch, community representative
- Andrea Mireles, community representative
- Anne Sailers, community representative
- Jennifer Slayton, community representative
- Pam VanderKamp, community representative
- Stacy Timmerman, staff support
- Mitch Doyle, staff support
Promise scholarship selection
- Deborah Sterken, Chair
- Jasmine Irish
- Rodrigo Zavala Cintora, community representative
- Liz Colburn, community representative
- Colette Volkema DeNooyer, community representative
- Cathy Lebster, community representative
- Michael Sandoval, community representative
- Stacy Timmerman, staff support
- Mitch Doyle, staff support
- Yazlén Ochoa, Chair
- Annica Yin, Chair Elect
- Virchow Dai, Distribution Committee Representative
- Katelyn Witte, Secretary
- Xiomara Alonzo, Treasurer
Alain Acosta
Lexi Brooks
Meredith Cook
Naomi Crandell
Brenda Garcia
Yahir Garcia
Isabella (Izzy) Gitler
Lilliana Gitler
Rachel LaPorte
Emma Palmateer
Delaney Ramsdell
Abbi Rozman
Taya Schanski
Evelynn (Evie) Travers
Brighton Walcott
Our Grants
Our grants are focused on partnering with nonprofits. We monitor the ever-changing needs in our community and respond in ways that take advantage of opportunities to make the greatest difference.
Our Management
Our funds are professionally managed to protect and grow principal while maximizing income. We use this income to enhance quality of life in our community in ways that are compatible with donor wishes and Community Foundation goals.
Financial Management
The prudent investment and management of assets is a primary function of the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area’s Board of Directors.
Get in touch
Contact Us
Office Hours
Monday – Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm
We’re located on the first floor of the Plaza East building right on 8th street.
Office Location
- 85 E. 8th Street, Suite 110, Holland, MI 49423
Phone
- 616-396-6590
Fax
- 616-396-3573
- info@cfhz.org
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