HISTORY OF CHARITYSMITH
CHARITYSMITH Nonprofit Foundation was created by Brooks Rohlen in memory of his late father, Douglas F. Smith, who was killed in a commercial airplane crash at Aspen Airport in 1970.
Since its inception in 1994,
the intention of CHARITYSMITH has been to honor
the memory of a loved one by helping others
achieve their dreams. CHARITYSMITH's first endeavor,
the Douglas F. Smith Memorial Fund, was created
to assist students, artists, and athletes along
the way to achieving their dreams.
As time has passed, others
have sought to memorialize their loved ones.
Over the years, CHARITYSMITH’s nonprofit
efforts have grown from a single scholarship
to include a broad range of memorial endeavors.
TIMELINE
- 2010
- CHARITYSMITH cares for over 80 memorial funds, including more than 65 that have been created in the last three years. It's amazing growth continues into the new decade as more and more people apply for memorial funds for beloved members of families or friends.
- 2007
- CHARITYSMITH applies for and receives official recognition as a 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation in the state of California. The Utah Nonprofit is merged with the California Nonprofit. The EIN remains the same.
- CHARITYSMITH changes its tagline to "good lives, well remembered", a more fitting tribute reflecting its mission and purpose as a foundation.
- 2006
- Bradley Hatcher Memorial Fund is created by Stacey Adams and Amanda Hatcher. The goal is to help others as they struggle with catastrophic or life threatening illness.
- Lake Kip Memorial Fund is created by Phelps & Krista Kip, and Katrinka Kip. The fund, in honor of their parents, provides disabled athletes with the opportunity to participate in sports.
- Goran Kropp Memorial Fund is created by Peter Woodring in memory of the legendary mountaineer who rode his bike from Sweden to Everest, summitted without supplemental oxygen, and then rode home to Sweden again.
- Tracy Tingle Memorial Fund is created by Martha Tingle in memory of her husband and his love for live and the outdoors. The fund strives to provide children with outdoor experiences.
- 2005
- Innaugural Squaw Valley Prom is held at Olympic Plaza. The event sells out and the night hits legendary proportions in local and national media. Another CHARITYSMITH tradition is created.
- Eric Nagoette Memorial Fund is created by Far West Freestyle, honoring Eric who passed away while doing what he loved... mogul skiing.
- 2004
- Anton W. Bakker Memorial Fund is created by his close-knit group of friends. The idea evolves during numerous
discussions at Les Chamois in Squaw Valley, where in the afterglow of days spent
skiing, Anton’s memory and absence
would at times rise to the surface.
- 2003
- The Douglas F. Smith Memorial Foundation changes its name to CHARITYSMITH Nonprofit Foundation reflecting two key principles: retention of the name "Smith" in the title of the foundation, and the concept of a CHARITYSMITH as one who works with charity in much the same way that a blacksmith works with iron or a goldsmith with gold.
- CHARITYSMITH introduces its tagline, "What will we build together?", reflecting a desire to assist others as they honor the memory of loved ones.
- 2002
- Duke Peterson Memorial Fund is created by his former teammates and competitors who have gathered together at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City.
- Mops & Pops Memorial Fund is created to benefit underprivileged children. The first year's purpose sells Pocket Protectors of Charity and raises $1200 for hospitalized children at Primary Children’s Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
- 1999
- Board of Trustees is created.
- Douglas F. Smith Memorial Foundation applies for and receives official recognition as a 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation in the state of Utah.
- Gardner Family Memorial Scholarship is created with an endowment from Freddy Rohlen. The inspiration is to assist graduate students with the financial challenges of applying to medical school.
- 1997
- The vision develops of a foundation that serves as host to multiple memorial funds and endeavors.
- Glenda Harr Memorial Fund created by Glenda's son, Josh & his friend Brooks. This is the second scholarship offered through the foundation. The vision develops of a foundation that hosts multiple memorial funds.
- 1994
- Douglas F. Smith Memorial Foundation created by Doug's son, Brooks. The foundation offers a single scholarship in memory of Doug, the Douglas F. Smith Memorial Fund.
- The first ever Green Tie Dinner is held at Mama's Cafe. Dinner consists of cold sandwiches. Nearly 40 people attend and our longest standing tradition is born.
- 1970
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