History Beazley Foundation, Incorporated was established in December 1948 with funds provided by the late Fred W. Beazley, his wife, Marie C. Beazley, and son, Fred W. Beazley, Jr., all of Portsmouth, Virginia. In February 1956, Mr. Beazley formed a companion entity, Foundation Boys Academy, to operate a private secondary school for boys, Frederick Military Academy, and, later, a college, Frederick College. The College was gifted to the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1968 to become a part of the Community College system and the Academy closed in 1985. Shortly thereafter, in 1986, the Charter of Foundation Boys Academy was amended to change its name to Frederick Foundation and embrace an expanded mission, including charitable, religious and educational purposes, with the continued financial support of Mr. Beazley. In 1993, Frederick Foundation merged into the present Beazley Foundation. From the Foundation’s inception, the needs of community and young people have been the primary focus of Mr. Beazley’s philanthropy. Healthcare, housing, education, recreation and like concerns have resulted in substantial Foundation grants to an array of organizations and programs serving southeastern Virginia, ranging from recreation centers for both adults and children to housing projects and endowed college scholarships. Today, the Foundation remains privately endowed and neither solicits nor accepts funds or contributions from others. : 1 : President’s Message In reviewing the pages that follow, I ask you to reflect upon the number and diversity of non-profits funded by the Beazley Foundation during 2006-07. Consider the array of individual and community needs served by the collective effort of the numerous governing boards, staff, volunteers and supporters, all freely giving of themselves, their talents and treasures to benefit others. Pause for a moment and imagine our Hampton Roads without quality care for the sick and disabled, safe harbor and sustenance for the displaced, educational and recreational opportunities for children and adults alike and a multitude of programs that otherwise assist our fellow citizens to a better life. The operation of a non-profit is a daunting task. Fulfillment of the mission is forever challenged by the unrelenting demand for resources, oftentimes frustrated by an uninformed public, the vagaries and constraints of government funding and policies and the inescapable burden of the undertaking itself. Success results only from competent management, dedication to the cause and perseverance. The Beazley Foundation is privileged to provide a measure of financial support to credible non-profits throughout Hampton Roads and salutes the extraordinary people that deliver those services critical to the effort. The tireless work of many evinces the selflessness of America’s Judeo-Christian ethic, a tradition that calls us to the aid of another and brings vitality to the vision and generosity of Mr. Fred W. Beazley and to the spirit of his Foundation. Respectfully submitted, Judge Richard S. Bray : 2 : Board of Trustees Judge Richard S. Bray, President & CEO Judge Bray, a native of Portsmouth and a product of its public schools, graduated from Randolph-Macon College and the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary. Following a tenure as law clerk to Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Lawrence W. I’Anson, Judge Bray practiced law in the City of Chesapeake until 1989, when he was elected Judge of the Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth. In 1991, he was elected a Judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. Named a Trustee of the Foundation in 1994, Judge Bray retired from the Court of Appeals in 2002 to become Foundation President and CEO. Diane Pomeroy Griffin, Vice President Mrs. Griffin’s service on the Foundation Board began in 1997. A graduate of the University of Virginia and Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary, she commenced her legal career as an associate with the Legal Aid Society, later beginning a solo private practice in the City of Portsmouth. Mrs. Griffin was a founder of the Tidewater Women’s Bar Association and the Virginia Women Attorneys Association and served as President of the Portsmouth Bar Association. She currently is a substitute Judge in the City’s General District Courts and a Commissioner in Chancery for the Third Judicial Circuit. In recognition of Mrs. Griffin’s extensive community service, Governor Gerald L. Baliles awarded her Virginia’s Gold Medal for Voluntary Excellence, and she was named Portsmouth’s First Citizen in 2002. P. Ward Robinett, Jr., Secretary A native of Portsmouth, Mr. Robinett has served as a Foundation Trustee since 1992. Following graduation from Churchland High School and North Carolina Wesleyan College, he began a career in banking that has spanned 36 years. The City of Portsmouth recognized Mr. Robinett’s unselfish service to the community, including election to the City Council and leadership on numerous City and regional boards and commissions, by honoring him as First Citizen in 1989. Today, Mr. Robinett is President of TowneBank/Portsmouth. : 3 : Board of Trustees Leroy T. Canoles, Jr., Trustee Mr. Canoles, a graduate of the College of William & Mary and the University of Virginia School of Law, joined the Foundation Board in 1991. Both an attorney and CPA, he is a founding partner of Kaufman & Canoles, a prominent Virginia law firm. His lifetime of civic and professional activities, including former Director and Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, together with his grace, integrity and unselfish service to others, have earned Mr. Canoles the respect and affection of the entire region. Judge William H. Hodges, Trustee Judge Hodges, a native of Chesapeake, Virginia, and graduate of Randolph-Macon College and Washington & Lee University School of Law, joined the Foundation Board in 1998. Entering the private practice of law in Chesapeake upon completion of his studies, he soon distinguished himself, serving two terms in both the House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia, followed by election as Judge of the Circuit Court of the City of Chesapeake and, later, to the Court of Appeals of Virginia. In tribute to a lifetime of public service, Judge Hodges was selected as Chesapeake’s First Citizen in 1981. Today, he continues to serve as a Senior Judge of the Court of Appeals. Lawrence W. I’Anson, Jr., Captain, USN (Ret.), Trustee Mr. I’Anson, elected a Foundation Trustee in 1974, graduated from Duke University and pursued a career in the United States Navy, which included several commands and an M.S. degree in Physical Oceanography. Following his retirement as Captain, he was elected President and CEO of the Foundation in 1988, succeeding his father, former Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Lawrence W. I’Anson. In addition to his commitment to the philanthropic work of the Foundation, Mr. I’Anson has an exemplary record of community service, including election to the Portsmouth School Board, which he chaired. He retired as Foundation President in 2002 but continues to provide leadership as an active Trustee. : 4 : Board of Trustees Whitney G. Saunders, Trustee A practicing attorney in the City of Suffolk, his native city, Mr. Saunders became a Foundation Trustee in 1998. A graduate of Swarthmore College and University of Virginia School of Law, he has chaired the boards of Edmarc Hospice for Children, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, the Planning Council and Nansemond-Suffolk Academy. In recognition of Mr. Saunders’ exceptional record of service to numerous civic organizations and related volunteerism, he was honored as Suffolk’s First Citizen in 2006. He currently is a partner in the firm of Saunders, Barlow, Riddick and Babineau. W. Ashton Lewis, Trustee Mr. Lewis, a lifelong resident of Hampton Roads, was educated in the public schools of Chesapeake and graduated from Randolph-Macon College in 1968. Returning home, he joined his father in the family automobile business, Bill Lewis Chevrolet. As a result of Mr. Lewis’ record of commitment to community, including gratuitous service as President of Eastern Virginia Medical School, he was chosen Portsmouth’s First Citizen in 1988. Elected to the Foundation Board in 1990, he is currently an active principal in the First Team Auto group. : 5 : Beazley Foundation Staff Patricia A. Carlson, Comptroller Ms. Carlson graduated from Harrisburg Area Community College in Harrisburg, PA with a degree in accounting. In 1999, she joined the Foundation’s administrative staff in her present capacity, which includes financial oversight, accounting, reporting and related internal controls. Donna M. Russell, Associate Director Mrs. Russell, a Midwesterner, received a B.S. degree from Minnesota’s Mankato State University in 1984 and made Hampton Roads her home in 1987. Her career with the Foundation began in 1992 as Administrative Assistant and she was named Associate Director in 2003. : 6 : Grants Report Grants Grants Grants Grants Organization/Purpose Paid in 2007 Paid in 2006 Organization/Purpose Paid in 2007 Paid in 2006 Arts, Culture and Humanities Education Chesapeake School Board $2,000.00 The Academy of Music $43,284.88 $33,500.00 Chesapeake, VA Norfolk, VA Children’s art exhibit at Courthouse Park View Elementary Strings Program Providence Presbyterian Church $2,500.00 Virginia Beach, VA ACCESS College Foundation $95,000.00 $75,000.00 Chapel choir, The Queen’s College, Oxford, Norfolk, VA performed at Trinity Episcopal Church for Operating expenses for