Children's Legacy Foundation
The Children’s Legacy Foundation (the “Foundation”) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit established to ensure the perpetuity of the Children’s Legacy Foundation Network (the “Network”) through the administration of monies raised, mentorship of current Network leadership, and furthering fellowship between the Network’s past, present, and future members.
Board of Directors
Rylie Gryzcko
Secretary
CLF Network First Vice President Representative
Jason Robinson
President
Alexis Smith
Vice President
Dave Cary
Treasurer
Blair Avery
Director
Mike Kingsley
Director
Sam Krier
Director
Jimmy Koch
Director
Mike France
Director
Ryan Rodewald
Director
Charles Thompson
Director
How to make a donation to the Foundation:
Please contact the Children’s Legacy Foundation for a copy of a receipt for tax purposes.
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Children’s Legacy Foundation
2852 Willamette St. #384
Eugene, OR 97405
A receipt will be mailed to your return address.
A Brief History
The Children’s Legacy Foundation is dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations that provide assistance and services to the children of Lane County, Oregon through it’s mission of ensuring the perpetuity of the Children’s Legacy Foundation Network.
The Foundation, a 501(c)3, was founded in 1997; whereas the Children’s Legacy Foundation Network, a 501(c)4, was founded in 1927.
The Foundation has an independent Board of Directors tasked with developing financial resources to ensure a stable source of funding for the efforts of improve child welfare by the Network.
Lifetime Achievement Award
About the Award
Each year, the Foundation accepts nominations of Legacy members to receive the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award”. This honor is bestowed upon members for accomplishments when they were a member of CLF Network, and their continued support of the Network after achieving Legacy status.
Accomplishments include the Legacy member’s attendance, project participation, comaraderie, awards received, and/or board participation on the Network’s and related boards.
(nominations currently closed)
Nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient can be entered for consideration using the form linked below. Completed forms should be submitted to the LAA Committee chair; contact information can be found on the form.
Past Recipients
- 2025 – Jesse Howes
- 2024 – Robert Steck
- 2023 – James Koch, Jr.
- 2022 – Sheila Cox
- 2021 – Barry Barreau
- 2020 – Dan Ertel
- 2019 – Sandy Paul
- 2018 – Larry Go Ducks Newby
- 2017 – The Koke Family
- 2016 – Mike Boring
- 2015 – Terry Dotson
- 2014 – Gene Gustafson
- 2013 – Wayne Musgrove
- 2012 – Tucker Davies
- 2011 – Mike Nohrenberg