Camp and Academy Parents Move Fast to Act for Art
ANNUAL FUND BY THE NUMBERS
Film and new media student Ben Poulin (IAC 24, IAA 24-25) was so inspired by his impactful experiences at Camp in 2024 that he enrolled in Academy. As a second-year junior, Ben is set to graduate in 2027. Ben’s parents, Caty and Robert, were so impressed with Ben’s education that they chose to support Interlochen in multiple ways. During Act for Art 2025, Caty and Robert volunteered and made a major gift, including a challenge pledge that incentivized others to give.
DONORS TO THE ANNUAL FUND 4,369 1,194 ALUMNI DONORS INCLUDING
INDIVIDUALS AND 4,280 ORGANIZATIONS 89
275
INTERLOCHEN EVERGREENS (MONTHLY DONORS) GAVE A TOTAL OF
“Interlochen has been transformational for Ben. Its world-class arts education prepares him for college and a career in his chosen field. Being in an academic environment with other creative problem-solvers has shown him that a non-traditional approach can produce superior results.” — Caty and Robert Poulin The Poulins also made a gift to support touring and travel opportunities and special student-focused initiatives within the Film & New Media Division. By supporting the Annual Fund and making an additional gift to support educational programming, the Poulins expand their impact on Camp and Academy students, empowering them with new ways of striving for creative excellence.
$ 136,000
THE ANNUAL FUND Building Community and Impact Through Giving
PEOPLE GAVE A TOTAL OF 459
$ 336,703
DURING THE 2025 ACT FOR ART; VOLUNTEERS ALSO GAVE THEIR TIME
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This year, 459 Camp and Academy parents, family, alumni, and friends collectively gave $336,703 in three days—a record-breaking effort! Many of these gifts came from donors inspired by other donors’ challenge- match pledges—gifts whose full amounts “unlock” only when other supporters give. The Interlochen Annual Fund proves the potential of many supporters coming together to uplift the arts and each other: every donor and every gift matter.
The Annual Fund connects our young artists to the community of art-lovers, friends, and family who are eager to support them. Annual Fund gifts support financial aid, visiting artists, touring and travel opportunities, capital improvements, and faculty—all of which benefit Interlochen and our students. The Annual Fund is a philanthropic gathering place, in which donors of all capacities make gifts at all levels. The strength of this community is especially shown through Act for Art, Interlochen’s annual giving days.
ACADEMY PARENT AND 640 CAMP PARENT DONORS 1,441
Coggin Heeringa: All in for Interlochen
Like generations of young artists, Coggin Heeringa (IAC/NMC St 67-69, 71-72, IAC/NMC Fac 73-19, 21-25) found her life’s calling at Interlochen. In 1969, her third summer as a Camp counselor, she discovered her true passion and eventual career path: environmental science. She has returned to Camp to teach every summer, save two, from 1967 to 2025, introducing students to the natural world at Interlochen’s Hastings Nature Museum. She’s also a long-time host of the weekly radio series Outdoors on Interlochen Public Radio—and a stalwart donor. For years, she’s donated half of her Camp salary back to the Annual Fund and IPR.
ALUMNI PARTICIPATED IN THE OCTOBER 2024 INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY REUNION WHICH RAISED 160 $69,167
TOTAL ANNUAL FUND GIFTS $5,515,154
“Interlochen is always in my heart. Even when I’m far away, Interlochen Public Radio keeps me connected to the music, the news, the memories, and the vision of this truly special place.” — Coggin Heeringa (IAC/NMC St 67-69, 71-72, IAC/NMC Fac 73-19, 21-25)
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2025 ANNUAL REPORT OF GIFTS
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