About the WesleyLife Foundation

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Our mission is possible thanks to donors like you.

Philanthropy formed our foundation, and it propels our organization today. In 1947, an estate gift funded the purchase of land that would become the first WesleyLife campus. Since then, we have raised more than $83 million to fund our mission: providing the needed resources to support the independence, health, and well-being of older adults wherever they call home.

Learn more about our heritage and future

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A supportive community for older adults starts with you.

It all begins with generous donors like you. The future for all of us — older adults, their caregivers and loved ones, and our team members — looks brighter when we care for and invest in one another.

You can play an active part in addressing critical, urgent needs for older adults and take strides toward a future where we more effectively support their independence, health, and well-being.

Travis Simpson, Chair

Regional President, Northwest Bank

Nathaniel Doddridge, Vice Chair

Vice President of Fuels, Casey’s General Stores

Suzie Glazer Burt

Philanthropist and Community Leader

Scott Harrington

Board Chairman, Riley Resource Group

Rob Kretzinger

President and CEO, WesleyLife

Christine Long

Attorney, BrownWinick Law Firm

Gayle Poortinga

Community Volunteer

Chad Rasmussen

Vice President of Development, Christensen Development

Lois Vermeer

Executive Director, Retired, Vermeer Charitable Foundation

Sophia S. Ahmad

Vice President of Philanthropy

Matthew Johnson

Director of Philanthropy

Amanda Leinen

Director of Donor Data & Compliance

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Together, we're transforming lives with every dollar donated.

Since our early days, we've been driven by a set of principles based on the words of John Wesley — founder of the United Methodist Church — to do all the good we can, by all means, in all ways, in all places, at all times.

As our Foundation grows, we've created programming that aligns with our mission. Today, donors can choose from various impact areas and ways to give in keeping with personal and professional areas of interest. Together, we can make a difference. Every donation helps.

WesleyLife Foundation Our Mission

WesleyLife Foundation:
Who We Are

Our mission is possible thanks to donors like you.

A supportive community for older adults starts with you.

Our donors impact the critical needs of older adults in meaningful ways.

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