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1980-1989

The vision of North Coast Harbor as a public entry point to the lakefront, as well as a major tourist and convention destination, began to take concrete shape in the late 1980s after more than a decade of patient nurturing by the foundation.

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 

1986 Turnaround in Hough 

1988 Sustained Resources for Neighborhood Redevelopment 

References

1981 Annual Report 

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