Annual Report
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ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2013 / 2014 1 ANAHEIM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Board of Directors 2013/2014 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Steve Sain President Deputy Chief (Ret.), Anaheim PD David Bostwick Vice-Chair/Vice-President Merrill-Lynch Jeff Hunter Treasurer Kaiser Permanente Ed Munson Secretary Cypress Chamber of Commerce Bruce Solari Chair Program & Grant Dist. Solari Enterprises, Inc. Colleen Smagala-DeVane Immediate Past President Community Volunteer William Taormina Chairman Emeritus CEO, Clean City, Inc. Terry Lowe Chief Executive Officer Anaheim Community Services Orin Abrams Concessionaire, Anaheim Hills Golf Course Clubhouse Sarah Alevizon Community Volunteer Suzi Brown Disneyland Resort Steve Faessel Crown Ace Hardware John Guastaferro Anaheim Family YMCA Irv Pickler Community Volunteer Michael Rubin Rutan & Tucker, LLP Jim Ruth O.C. Sanitation District Fran Wiseman-Lewis Community Volunteer 2 ANAHEIM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION THIRTY YEARS OF BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH PEOPLE, PARTNERSHIPS, AND PRIDE The Mission of the Anaheim Community Foundation is to strengthen the Anaheim Community through people, partnerships, and pride. The goals in support of the Anaheim Community Foundation’s mission are to: • Encourage community participation, partnerships, and collaboration that result in successful responses to community challenges and opportunities. • Strengthen community-based organizations that effectively address community needs, promote volunteerism, and provide community leadership. • Promote community-building programs and events that inspire community pride and unity. • Provide individuals and businesses opportunities to make charitable investments that directly benefit the Anaheim community. During Fiscal Year 2013/2014, the Anaheim Community Foundation continued to provide the means for people, organizations, and corporations in “Building Community through people, partnerships, and pride” in Anaheim. Under the direction of a volunteer Board of Directors from the Anaheim civic and business communities, the Foundation linked citizens who wanted to give with neighbors who are in need of assistance, thereby enriching the community’s charitable spirit. Since its 1984 incorporation, the Foundation has continued to expand and provide leadership to meet community needs. In Fiscal Year 2013/2014, the Foundation maintained its firm dedication to supporting a broad base of programs, services, organizations, and facilities that enrich the lives of Anaheim residents. In the Fiscal Year 2013/2014, the Anaheim Community Foundation Board of Directors continued to offer a well-managed non-profit organization that acts as a community vehicle for accepting donations of property, money, or securities from individuals, organizations, and corporations. All contributions are returned to the community. Managing assets of over $760,000 this fiscal year the Foundation received $457,623 in donations and provided $949,897 in support to enhance programs and services that met human needs and aided local groups. The Board of Directors continued to provide both the leadership support required minimizing administrative costs and maximizing direct service to those in need. ACCOMPLISHMENTS As a result of its leadership and reputation for sound fiscal management, the Foundation’s role as a community asset continued in Fiscal Year 2013/2014. Helping Hands Grant Program - $35,000 in assistance was awarded to 17 local service organizations through its Helping Hands grant program. Helping Hands focuses on assisting community programs that improve arts and culture, youth and senior programs, community resources and emergency assistance. Grant awards range from $500 to $5,000. Funds are made possible by Anaheim residents who have made donations through their monthly Anaheim Public Utilities bill or online at www.anaheimcf.org. Anaheim Youth Services Assessment - The Anaheim Community Foundation was instrumental in coordinating the 2012 Anaheim Youth Assessment, which paved the way for a $3 million commitment from Angels Baseball, the Anaheim Ducks and Disneyland Resort through Accelerate Change Together (ACT). The ACT initiative is dedicated to meeting the needs of Anaheim youth. Funding priorities target effective programs that specifically address service gaps, challenges and barriers to the success of Anaheim’s youth as identified in the findings of the Anaheim Youth Assessment (AYSA) Report. New Funds - This past year, the ACF Board added the financial oversight of several new programs including: JMh – Anaheim Foundation, APD Homeless Resource Fund, Jarvi memorial Fund and the Aquaponia Fund. 3 BOARD MEMBER SERVICE This past year, the ACF reluctantly accepted the resignations of several outstanding Board Members that have contributed to the growth and accomplishments of the organization including: Jacqueline Terrell (29 years), Fran Wiseman (21 Years), Jim Ruth (9 years) and Suzi Brown (9 years). We thank them for their distinguished service. CREATING A CARING COMMUNITY Giving to the Anaheim Community Foundation allowed donors the opportunity to make a difference, be remembered, and enrich the quality of life in our community now and in the future. The Anaheim Community Foundation served as a charitable channel through which worthwhile programs including arts and culture, environmental/nature, gang-drug prevention and interventions, youth programs, human service/emergency assistance, senior programs, therapeutic programs, library, and scholarships were supported. Because of the Foundation’s minimal operating costs, donors had the unique opportunity to give locally and be secure in the knowledge that their gift was directed to the program of their choice. During Fiscal Year 2013/2014 the Foundation actively sought funds from the following sources: • ACF Helping Hands Donor Program • Individual donations of cash, real and personal property, or land/securities • Corporate/Organization donations • Employee Payroll Deduction/Contribution Plans • Gifts in memory of family or friends • Bequests in a will or trust • Designation as a life insurance beneficiary • Establishment of charitable trusts • Establishments of endowment funds • In-kind donation of service The Foundation will continue to look for opportunities to act as Fiscal Agent in order to facilitate fundraising and services to those in need. In addition, the Foundation will continue to encourage all forms of charitable giving as a means of expanding the delivery of critical services that improve the quality of life in Anaheim. 4 PROGRAM NARRATIVES COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM FUNDS YOUTH PROGRAMS Anaheim Youth Initiative – The Foundation partnered with the Orange County Community Foundation to provide $500,000 to launch Accelerate Change Together (ACT) Anaheim, an initiative dedicated to meeting the needs of youth in Anaheim. Funding priorities target effective programs that specifically address service gaps, challenges and barriers to the success of Anaheim’s youth as identified in the findings of the Anaheim Youth Assessment (AYSA) Report. Ballet Folklorico Dance Program - The Project S.A.Y. (Support Anaheim’s Youth) Folklorico and Cultural Dance Program provides youth with an opportunity to learn about and strengthen the cultural heritage and rich history of Mexican folk dance. Youth dancers perform in monthly events including the Orange County Fair, the International Dance Festival at Anaheim High School, the Cinco de Mayo Fair, Dia De Los Muertos, and various other community events. Your support will help offset the cost of dance costumes, shoes and shoe repair, and general supplies. Community Service Volunteers / VolunTeen Recognition - The 35th Annual Volunteer Recognition Event “You Make A World of Difference” was held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Over 450 individual City of Anaheim volunteers were recognized for their valued support, including Fire, Police, and Community Services programs and facilities during the 2013 calendar year. Also recognized were contributors from local corporations and service clubs. Over $904,935 in support for important community based activities was received from local corporations and organizations including, Anaheim Arts Council, Anaheim Historical Society, Anaheim Senior Citizens Club, Anaheim Transportation Center, Anaheim Transportation Network, Disneyland Resort,L-3 IEC and Republic Services. The summer 2014 VolunTEEN Program had 125 active teens volunteering throughout the City and contributing 7,800 hours of service. Sites included the West Anaheim Youth Center, Pearson Park Amphitheatre, Oak Canyon Nature Center’s O.A.K.S. Summer Day Camp, Anaheim City Hall and Tiny Tots Program. Along with the teens, there are active volunteer adults in senior programming. Downtown Anaheim and West Anaheim Youth Centers Events and Programs - The Downtown and West Anaheim Youth Centers continued to provide a variety of activities for its youth members. The Foundation managed funding of $21,328 which was used to help offset recreation and special event supply costs that enabled the program to serve over 500 youth. The Foundation managed $21,328 in financial support. Project SAY (Support Anaheim’s Youth) Youth Development - Project S.A.Y. is the City of Anaheim’s Youth Development Program and uses a combination of outreach, recreation, sports, academic support, and individualized guidance to engage junior high and high school-age youth in positive and constructive activities that help them develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for their successful transition to