Uihlein Foundation Chairman John Leekley and CEO/Vice Chairman James McKenna addressed the attendees on a comfortable afternoon overlooking the expansive Heaven Hill property.

The leadership highlighted the organization’s charitable giving in excess of $16 million over the past 25 years to over 200 nonprofits and the general public. Among those highlights:

— Primary funding source for Mid’s Park, the Paul White Bandshell, and Lake Placid Thrift and Thrive.

— The vision for, creation and maintenance of Henry’s Woods and Heaven Hill Trails as Community Preserves.

— Conversion of Heaven Hill Farm House into a nonprofit event and meeting center.

— Together with New York State Mesonet, created a Lake Placid weather station reporting local temperature, humidity and precipitation totals benefitting agricultural area businesses and recreational enthusiasts.

The reception also officially set the stage for the next quarter century of Uihlein Foundation giving, with a continuation of the legacy created by Henry and Mildred.

“As we head into the next 25 years, the intent is to build new partnerships with organizations that are in alignment with Foundation goals to increase the ability to provide for a better quality of place for all,” said Leekley. “The unique lands that the Foundation owns will allow for increased public enjoyment and growth of nonprofits into the future.”

The Foundation is currently developing plans to optimize the use of its buildings and land, with the goal of supporting the operations and programs of its local and regional nonprofit partners, all while ensuring the long-term sustainability of both the physical and built environment.”

For more information, please browse the first-ever Uihlein Foundation website which is live at uihleinfoundation.org.

The Uihlein Foundation, created by Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A. Uihlein, seeks to continue to build partnerships that will aid us in the careful stewardship and preservation of the scenic natural resources entrusted to us through educational, and environmental programs, support for regional nonprofits, storytelling of the area’s rich cultural heritage and enhanced visitor experiences to sustain the foundation for the next 25 years.