Clayton Century Foundation Announces Significant New Pledges
October 24, 2011
Clayton Century Foundation Announces Significant New Pledges
Moneta Group to Fund Shaw Park Nature Garden and William T. Kemper Foundation to Help Create Recreational Trail
The Clayton Century Foundation, a non-profit organization that serves as a private partner to the City of Clayton, is pleased to announce that a $75,000 gift has been pledged by Moneta Group and the Moneta Group Charitable Foundation to fund the Shaw Park Nature Garden. The announcement was made by Gary Feder, president of the Clayton Century Foundation.
A priority and prominent project for the City of Clayton, the Shaw Park Nature Garden is a component of the new Recreational Trail being developed around the perimeter of the 45-acre park. Shaw Park is the City’s oldest and largest park, dedicated in 1937 and named for Charles A. Shaw, who served as Clayton’s sixth mayor.
“We are happy to take a leadership role as an active member of the Clayton corporate community,” states Gene Diederich, CEO of Moneta Group. “We have been located in Clayton for more than 50 years, and the Nature Garden will be an amenity for all of our employees to enjoy, as well as the community at large and the St. Louis region.”
The Shaw Park Nature Garden will be located at the corner of Forsyth and Brentwood Boulevards and be designed as a passive-use area, one that features sculptures and indigenous plantings. It will be a place for peaceful respite and will complement activities on the Trail and in the Park.
In addition to the Moneta gift, Feder announced that the William T. Kemper Foundation – Commerce Bank, Trustee and the Commerce Bancshares Foundation have pledged $25,000 to help fund the Shaw Park Recreational Trail, providing a variety of new exercise and wellness experiences for all ages. Construction on the Shaw Park Recreational Trail is slated to begin in 2012, thanks to a major lead contribution by Brown Shoe and funding through a Missouri Department of Natural Resources grant announced earlier this year.
“These gifts to the Clayton Century Foundation enhance the community experience and help the City to achieve its goals,” states Feder. “We look forward to bringing these projects to the public in time for the City’s centennial celebration in 2013.”
About Moneta. Headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, Moneta Group is one of the nation’s largest Registered Independent Advisory firms, managing more than $10 billion in assets. Moneta Group provides Family CFO and institutional consulting services to a select group of clients. Founded in 1869, the firm’s primary role is serving as their clients’ advocate ‐ while helping them negotiate the many complexities encountered in managing their complex financial affairs. Advice is provided across a broad range of topics including investment management, retirement planning, estate planning, risk management, business succession planning, income tax planning, employee compensation planning and education funding. As the Family CFO, Moneta allows its clients the opportunity to continue doing what they do best: building wealth, pursuing hopes, and living the life of their dreams. For more information on Moneta Group, visit www.monetagroup.com
About the William T. Kemper Foundation and Commerce Bancshares Foundation. The William T. Kemper Foundation was established in 1989, following Mr. Kemper’s death. The Foundation is dedicated to continuing Mr. Kemper’s lifelong interest in improving the human condition and quality of life. Preference is given to projects located in the Midwest, with particular emphasis on his home state of Missouri and the surrounding areas. The philanthropic efforts of the William T. Kemper Foundation concentrate on four broad areas: Education; Health and Human Services; Civic Improvements; and The Arts.
About the Commerce Bancshares Foundation. The Commerce Bancshares Foundation was established in 1971 to supplement the Bank’s support of the communities it serves. General program areas include the arts, civic improvements, education, and health and human services. The Foundation makes charitable grants to non-profit organizations in Missouri, Kansas, West-Central Illinois, Eastern Colorado and Northern Oklahoma.
About the Clayton Century Foundation. A 501(c)3 organization, the CCF serves as a private partner to the City of Clayton to support the restoration and enhancement of our community’s cultural, recreational and environmental assets. CCF focuses on four priority initiatives: nurturing our parks, honoring our past, promoting public art and supporting sustainability. Projects undertaken are consistent with the City’s master plan, and contribute to a meaningful and enduring quality of life for residents, workers and visitors. www.claytoncenturyfoundation.org
