OUR VISION:
The core purpose of the TYH Humanitarian Foundation is to continue Tim’s legacy of caring and compassion for others. The Foundation partners with various research entities, humanitarian organizations and civic groups whose own mission reflect the concept of “Team Humanity.” We know we are all part of a bigger world and must work together to make it better.
Tim’s character is best defined in an English paper he wrote sophomore year entitled, Ismless. “I believe that happiness rests on the compassion that all individuals can develop. While restraining factors that inhibit compassion, it is more important to cultivate those that are conducive to it. Love, patience, tolerance and humility are all virtues that nurture compassion.”
Even during his courageous battle with cancer, Tim lived those virtues. Today those “tisms” continue to inspire his friends and family to keep paying his dream forward. We invite You to be part of our TYH efforts.
OUR MISSION: Nurturing Compassion, Courage, Community Locally and Globally.
The core purpose of the TYH Humanitarian Foundation is to continue Tim’s legacy of caring and compassion for others. The Foundation partners with various research entities, humanitarian organizations and civic groups whose own mission reflect the concept of “Team Humanity”. We know we are all part of a bigger world and must work together to make it better.
The Foundation is exclusively organized and operated for charitable and educational purposes, and operated as a federally tax-exempt nonprofit under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
We are governed by a dedicated board of directors that are representative of the foundation’s values and have strong ties to the impact of the program.
TYH HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE BOARD
President: Matthew Heggen
Co-Vice Presidents: Dan Larsen & Ashik Bierkan
Secretary: Keisha Bailey
Treasurer: James McNaughton
TYH Stewardship: Dr. Shannon Hood.
Advocacy & Leadership: Jackie Bibby & Ali Warren
Operations & Marketing: Lindsay Tweedt
Social Media & Sponsor Recognition: MacKenzie Nady
Community Fundraising: Casey Shannon
Community Outreach: Ben Presley & Adam Waters
Webmaster: Carin Murphy
The Foundation is a nonprofit entity organized and established in 2015. Articles of Incorporation under the Iowa nonprofit corporation statute were filed on September 30, 2015.
The concept of the Foundation was developed through the efforts of Tim’s family and friends, a diverse representative group of central Iowa residents. The Foundation’s headquarters are in Ankeny, Iowa.