2020 Annual Report of the ISTAT Peter Huijbers Foundation
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ANNUALANNUAL REPORTREPORT 2020 The ISTAT Foundation fosters interest in, creates opportunities for and provides assistance to the global aviation community. Learn more about the Foundation’s impact in 2020. FOLLOW ISTAT FOUNDATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to explore photos and learn more about us. Message from the Chair LEADERSHIP Peter Huijbers, ISTAT Foundation Chair Welcome to the 2020 Annual Report of the ISTAT Peter Huijbers Foundation. Whilst this past year has brought Foundation Chair many challenges, the Foundation has had one of Jep Thornton its most impactful years yet. The highlight of the Foundation Vice Chair year was made possible by an additional grant Gerry Butler from ISTAT to the Foundation to fund COVID-19 Relief Grants. Through this initiative, we were able to deploy an average ISTAT President of US$42,000 to 12 NGO’s globally to provide immediate and substantial Douglas Runte support to their pandemic relief efforts. Of the US$500,000 awarded, Immediate Past ISTAT President 75% was directed toward efforts in Africa, South America and Asia. Dean Gerber The joint committee consisting of members from the Humanitarian and Treasurer Grants Programs reviewed US$7M worth of applications in record time such to provide funds by July. BOARD OF TRUSTEES In our traditional aviation-focused giving programs with emphasis on human capital development and grants, we were very successful despite Kristen Chmielewski the challenges to the aviation industry and the global community as Bruce Dankberg a result of the pandemic. The Scholarship Program granted a record Sigthor Einarsson US$450,000 to 67 students globally, and an additional 20 students were Richard Goodhead supported by our Internship and ISTAT University Programs. The Grants Andrew La Stella and Humanitarian Programs were also able to provide a great deal of support to 35 charities across 10 countries. We were also pleased Christine Rovelli to fund the vital effort of Airlink with a grant of US$115,000, which Murrae Ross-Eskell included additional funding for their response to the Beirut explosion. Betsy Snyder Jean Stein Looking ahead, our focus will be to establish philanthropic partnerships with leading NGO’s across the globe through our newly formed Mark Streeter Development Committee in an effort to raise the profile of the Foundation David Swan outside of the aviation industry and target individuals and charities that Eddo Weijer are in significant need of support. Furthermore, we are dedicated to grow our Diversity & Inclusion efforts within our organizational structure and giving programs. I am pleased to share that, while we still have ways ISTAT FOUNDATION STAFF to go, for the first time in the history of the ISTAT Foundation Board of Megan King Trustees, a third of the board and committee members are female, and Executive Director members altogether represent nearly 15 countries. Our giving programs will continue to diversify with much focus on funding opportunities in Emily Kelley Africa, South America and Asia regions. The Humanitarian Program, Program and Operations Coordinator in particular, will place emphasis on supporting charities with an Crystal Ligda environmental and climate change approach to their programs/projects. Marketing Sr. Manager Nikki Bartoloni Lastly, I would like to sincerely thank those who have supported Marketing Sr. Coordinator the Foundation over the last year including the ISTAT membership, corporate and individual donors, and fundraising event sponsors. Lanie Maresh Your support of the Foundation is much appreciated and allows us to Marketing Sr. Associate continue our important work across the globe. Dan Castro Financial Sr. Manager We will continue to keep you well-informed of our giving efforts through our website, social media, and virtual and live ISTAT events. I wish you Vince Loconti and your families much health in the coming year. Financial Sr. Coordinator ISTAT FOUNDATION ANNUAL IMPACT In 2020, through the generosity of supporters and donors, the ISTAT Foundation contributed $1,410,633 worldwide to the future of aviation and humanitarianism. Scholarships – 22% • • 10% Named Scholarships – $310,000 $140,000 • 1% Internships – $14,960 Airlink – 8% • 2020 • 5% ISTAT University – $115,000 FUNDING $75,633 ACTIVITIES • 10% Grants – $145,000 COVID-19 Grants – 35% • • 8% Humanitarian – $500,000 $110,000 $1,410,633 42 87 TO THE FUTURE OF AVIATION NON-PROFIT STUDENTS AND HUMANITARIANISM ORGANIZATIONS Nearly 45% of the funds awarded in 2020 were dedicated to individuals and organizations in Africa, Asia and South America. Sources of revenue originate from the ISTAT membership by way of an annual ISTAT grant, ISTAT COVID-19 grant, fundraising events, general contributions and named scholarships. • 6% Fundraising Events – ISTAT Grant – 55% • $91,263 $800,000 2020 • 4% General Contributions – SOURCES OF $52,213 ISTAT Grant – 34% • REVENUE (COVID-19 Relief Funds) $500,000 • 2% Named Scholarships – $35,000 $1,478,476 TOTAL REVENUE ANNUAL REPORT 2020 • 1 MAKING A DIFFERENCE ISTAT, by way of the ISTAT Foundation, committed US$500,000 for the purpose of global COVID-19 relief to 12 aviation-related organizations. The COVID-19 pandemic has, and will continue to have, massive implications for the aviation industry. ISTAT, through the ISTAT Foundation, committed US$500,000 in 2020 for the purpose of global COVID-19 relief. This global support was in addition to the ISTAT Foundation’s 2020 planned annual giving through its Scholarship, Internship, Education, Grants, and Humanitarian Aid Programs. The following organizations received aid through the ISTAT Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Grant. Air Serv International Angel Flight Soars Aviation Without Borders-Switzerland Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria Mission Aviation Fellowship Amref Health Africa ONLUS Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service HoverAid Angel Flight NE Irish Community Rapid Response (ICRR) World Food Program USA Orbis International Denotes locations where each organization provides aid: • Australia • Kenya • South America • Burkina Faso • Latin America • Tanzania • Cameroon • Madagascar • Uganda • Democratic Republic of the Congo • Malawi • United States • Ethiopia • Papua New Guinea • Zambia • Ireland • Senegal 2 • THE ISTAT FOUNDATION AIR SERV INTERNATIONAL FACILITATES SUPPLY DELIVERY INTO THE NAVAJO NATION AND HOPI RESERVATION Within a week of receiving a US$70,000 COVID-19 Relief Grant from the ISTAT Foundation, Air Serv International mobilized in Phoenix, Arizona, to facilitate the movement of COVID-19 relief supplies into the Navajo Nation and Hopi Reservation. Following a week of on-site setup and procurement of items for delivery, the first flight of the airlift program departed Deer Valley Airport on 8 July. As of 21 July, the program has delivered 15,266 pounds of goods to seven different distribution centers. While Air Serv has historically operated outside the borders of the United States, the pandemic has created a domestic crisis for the indigenous community that requires quick and immediate action. Air Serv’s airplanes can deliver, in a matter of hours, cargo to a vast territory that may take one to two days by truck. “This grant from the ISTAT Foundation directly enables us to do what Air Serv was designed for,” said Air Serv President Stu Willcuts, “which is to bring aid where it’s most needed.” US$70,000 FROM THE ISTAT FOUNDATION 15,266 POUNDS OF GOODS DELIVERED TO 7 DISTRIBUTION CENTERS ANNUAL REPORT 2020 • 3 MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP TACKLES COVID-19 IN SOUTH SUDAN, BANGLADESH AND PAPUA NEW GUINEA A donation of $70,000 from the ISTAT Foundation in June was vital for Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) to take off to deliver COVID-19 test kits, handwashing items, and medical teams to train rural clinics for outbreaks. The size of this gift has facilitated an incredible diversity of humanitarian assistance in countries across the African, Asian and Pacific regions – destinations where the impact of the pandemic is receiving little coverage in world headlines. The focus on supporting existing medical facilities is a major aspect of MAF’s work to tackle COVID-19 in the developing world. “We simply don’t have enough isolation facilities, enough medical officers and enough equipment,” said Powes Parkop, a Papua New Guinean offcial. In that Pacifc nation, MAF has flown health care teams to Balimo Hospital, a very diffcult region to drive to, where they are checking stocks of drugs, training staff in using PPE and establishing a separate clinic for COVID-19 patients. With more such flights planned to fight COVID-19 for the world’s poorest and most isolated people, MAF is extremely grateful for the generous partnership of the ISTAT Foundation and its COVID-19 Relief Grant. “Aviation is the swiftest means of delivering test kits, resources for improved hygiene, and medical professionals to provide training.” 4 • THE ISTAT FOUNDATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM The ISTAT Foundation Internship Program assists in the development of aviation-focused university students to become part of the aircraft trading industry and generate qualified employment candidates for ISTAT member companies. In 2020, 10 students were matched with ISTAT member companies for internships, and $14,960 in internship stipends was awarded to these students by the ISTAT Foundation. 10 STUDENTS $14,960 WERE MATCHED WITH IN INTERNSHIP STIPENDS ISTAT MEMBER COMPANIES Thank you to the ISTAT member companies that participated in the 2020 ISTAT Foundation