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2016 1 Dear Friends of FINANCIAL POSITION CRIME STOPPERS, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015 & 2016 I’m ecstatic to say I am writing this letter from our office in the new Dave Ward Building, Crime Stoppers of Houston, a milestone that is due to ASSETS 2016 2015 the many donors, partners, board members, staff, and volunteers who believe in the work of Crime Stoppers. This historic facility is significant on so Cash $ 1,590,459 $ 1,606,900 many levels, including being named after Houston Accrued interest and other assets 18,957 20,363 media icon and Guinness World Record Holder, Dave Ward. Pledges receivable 46,741 58,615 Investments 1,999,067 1,920,140 In entering this campaign, I expected to speak solely about bricks and mortar, but quickly discovered that the majority of my conversations were explaining what Crime Stoppers Cash restricted to capital projects 1,244,820 6,696,799 does and our plan for the future. Pledges receivable restricted to capital projects 1,408,124 1,905,902 I wanted to take this opportunity to share some of those key points with you: Property and equipment, net 9,291,011 2,631,224 • Tip Line: Alongside law enforcement, Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line has helped solve over 33,600 felony cases and arrest over 25,600 felony fugitives. Working with the community, we have solved an incredible range of cases, a TOTAL ASSETS $15,599,179 $14,839,943 recent one being the horrific killing of 4-year-old Ava Castillo. • The Community: In 2016, our Safe Community Program educated nearly 6 million Houstonians on everything related to public safety with a focus on human trafficking, domestic violence, child abuse, animal abuse, cyber safety, LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS home safety and more. Liabilities: • Students: Reaching students from Pre-K to 12th grade in over 28 Greater Houston school districts, with classroom style presentations, our Safe School Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 11,473 $ 16,359 Program is directly responsible for solving almost 2,000 school cases and Construction Payable 637,437 40,240 removing almost 300 weapons from our children’s schools. Built within the program is critical education focused on respecting law enforcement. This Supplemental rewards escrow 691,991 815,291 program just celebrated reaching its 1,000,000th student. Court rewards escrow 43,650 40,700 • Protecting Law Enforcement: Over the last ten years specifically, we have Note Payable 4,976,763 4,975,311 solved over 150 felony crimes against law enforcement including 7 police Total liabilities 6,361,314 5,887,901 officer killings – including the cases of fallen Officer Darren Goforth and the horrific shooting of Officer Ann Carrizales. Net assets: During a time of great distress in our city, state and country, Crime Stoppers is focused Unrestricted 2,970,962 2,885,503 on solutions. We have been here for 37 years, doing everything we can to make Houston a safer place. Our sincerest thanks go to so many of you who have joined our mission Temporarily restricted 6,266,903 6,066,539 and believed in our cause! Total net assets 9,237,865 8,952,042 Our best wishes, TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $15,599,179 $14,839,943 Rania Mankarious Executive Director 1 2 TIP LINE PROGRAM Crime Stoppers of Houston’s Tip Line Program has paid over $10 CASH REWARDS PAID FELONY FUGITIVES ARRESTED million in cash rewards and assisted law enforcement in solving over $10 MILLION+ $ 25 THOUSAND+ 33,600 felony cases resulting in the arrest of over 25,600 felony fugitives. The Crime Stoppers Tip Line phone bank is open 24 FELONY CASES SOLVED TIPS PER YEAR hours a day, seven days a week and receives about 6,500 tips per 33 THOUSAND+ year. Crime Stoppers publicizes crimes and offers cash rewards to 6.5 THOUSAND+ anonymous citizens who provide tips through the Tip Line Program. SAFE COMMUNITY PROGRAM The Safe Community Program is focused on preventing crime, educating and empowering the community. As the leading crime prevention resource for the Houston community, Crime Stoppers’ role is to facilitate important conversations and serve as a hub to bring our community together. Educational and awareness events are offered throughout the year in partnership with community organizations, homeowners and apartment associations, businesses, law enforcement, the District Attorney’s office and media. Monthly initiatives include animal cruelty, human trafficking, child abuse, elderly abuse, domestic violence, and more. Parents’ Against Crime is Crime Stoppers society for the prevention of Crime. Parents against crime members FALLENmake HEROa commitment PROJECT to civic engagement and support of Crime Stoppers’Crime Stoppers Fallen Hero of Houston. Project Membersprotects, defendsenjoy free and seminars gives back to the heroesthat cover of Houston important community topics forwho men, keep women Houston and safe children. where our citizens Membershiplive, learn, work is openand play. to all In parentsthe event in thatHouston an officer who supportor firefighter is injureda safeor killed and productivein the line ofcommunity. duty, as the result of felonious crime, Crime Stoppers’ anonymous cash reward of up to $5,000 will double to $10,000, thanks to the generous support of The 100 Club. PARENTS AGAINST CRIME Parents Against Crime is a Crime Stoppers society for the prevention of crime. Parents Against Crime members make a commitment to civic engagement and support of Crime Stoppers of Houston. Members enjoy free seminars that cover important topics for men, women, and children. Membership is open to all parents in Houston who support a safe and productive community. 4 SAFE SCHOOL PROGRAM The Safe School Program has been keeping schools safe since 1997 by providing students with a safe and anonymous way to report crime and potential dangers on campus and in the community. In addition to the Tip Line, safety presentations are offered to students with an underlining message of good citizenship and keeping themselves safe. Training is available to school staff and school-based law enforcement officers to assist in keeping students and schools safe. Parents are also presented with tools and tips for keeping their children safe. The Safe School Program has educated over 1 million students from PK-12th grade in 28 Greater Houston Area school districts, including private and charter schools, and satisfies state and federal mandates. REACHED THROUGH THE SAFE SCHOOL PROGRAM 28 HOUSTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS MEDIA IMPACT Over the years, support from local and national media partners have allowed Crime Stoppers of Houston to further its community reach, increase its crime prevention message, thwart criminal activity and create a safer community for all. 2016 was no exception – in fact, support through television, radio, online, print publications, online and digital media played a key role in helping solving and prevent serious crime throughout the Greater Houston Area. HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2016 NEW WEBSITE: Redesigned and launched a new website SAFE COMMUNITY PROGRAM: Free monthly public to help better serve the needs of our community – education through events, presentations, media www.crime-stoppers.org saw a 53% increase in page engagements and social media helped disseminate safety views meaning more Houstonians actively searching for information to over 6 million citizens spanning over 1,700 sq. crime prevention information. miles of Houston / Harris County. SAFE SCHOOL PROGRAM: Free school programming TIP LINE: 500+ unsolved felony cases were featured by saw a significant increase to outreach due in large part to our media partners, Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line led to the phenomenal media support from partners like KPRC Anchor solving of 545 felony cases. and Crime Stoppers Safety Sidekick Jennifer Reyna, The Buzz Magazines, and 104.1 KBRE Roula and Ryan Morning Show and Around H-town with Freddy Cruz. 5 6 14 BANK In 2016... ROBBERIES SOLVED $340,900 72 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 4 $42,970 545 420 37,765 21 129 ROBBERIES $19,487 7,242 5,917,780 414 TIPS RECEIVED Houston’s top non-profit that keeps you safe every day. 7 8 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS PROGRAMS • Houston SPCA • Hedwig Village Police Department • Houston Community Newspapers • About the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, • Houston Youth Advisory Committee • Houston Fire Department • Houston Family Magazine Firearms and Explosives • Love 146 • Houston-Metro Internet Crimes Against • Houston Press • Adore Houston • National Center of Missing and Children Task Force • Houston Real Estate Radio • Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Exploited Children • Houston Police Department • Houston Style Magazine (AVDA) • Nehemiah Center, Inc • Houston Police Department - Youth • Houstonia Magazine • Barrio Dogs • Region IV Education Service Center Police Advisory Council • Justice Network • Bike Houston • School Behavioral Health Initiative • La Porte Police Department • KHOU 11 - CBS • Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston • Texas Heritage for Living • Memorial Villages Police Department • KHOU 11 - Great Day Houston • Center for Safe and Secure Schools • Texas Safe School Safety Center • Metro Police Department • KJOZ 880am • Coalition of Substance Abuse • The Children’s Assessment Center • Office of Attorney General • KPRC 2 - Houston Newsmakers Prevention • The Missouri City Chapter • Pasadena Police Department • KPRC 2 - NBC • Community in Schools of the Links, Inc • Police and Clergy Alliance • KRIV 26 - FOX • Community Youth Services • The NFL Players Association • Stafford Police Department • KTMD 47 - Telemundo • Congressman Ted