2013 SCF Annual Report.Pdf
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OUR MISSION The Saginaw Community Foundation has one mission: 4 to come to life, now and forever. We accomplish our mission by: *strategic leadership in our community *endowment *grantmaking *Stewardship4 CONTENTS Year-in-Review 4 Scholarly Impact 16 2013 Contributors 22 Community Impact 6 Volunteers 18 Current Funds 26 ! Inner Circle Sponsors 19 )*%+ )! Our Youth, Our Future 10 ' %( #/ +* A Vision to Steer the Future 12 Financial Report 20 Committee Members 31 Making an Impact with Force 14 Investment Strategy 21 Foundation Staff 31 "#$ %& 57;<<5= This annual report was written and designed in-house at Saginaw Community Foundation. Developmental Assets is a registered trademark of Search Institute. There is no doubt about it – the Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) < is the SCF 2013 annual report so focused on that impact? Well, maybe because it’s how we made or accomplished that impact in 2013. Let us explain. "5=#/ to participate in a strategic planning process. The purpose for the process was to create a master plan for the delivery of foundation services and making an impact. As we began the planning process, we discovered that we could be doing a better job of communicating our impact to the community. That discussion led to a complete revision of our mission statement, which can be found on the opposite page. RENEÉ S. JOHNSTON The 2013 annual report shares some great stories on how we put the <(# to life” – such as building equity and fairness in local foods systems /;#$DEG<HJ$ kids about employability through the Jump Start program (see page 7). Through the leadership SCF can offer or the grants we award, we have positioned ourselves to work with organizations, individuals, governmental entities or groups of volunteers, to assist with projects and programs so they can have a positive impact on the community. Our strategic plan also addresses the goal, through impactful grantmaking, to focus efforts on early education, youth development <P)*%+5=# /+5PPD5PPGU DAVID J. ABBS the City. On page 8, read details on how one man took matters into his own hands to transform a deteriorating, crime-ridden neighborhood J<5PP was established prior to our strategic planning process, this initiative X plan validated that community improvement is an area we should be focused on. The foundation truly would not be where we are today if it weren’t for <H(4 donor wishes” – making it clear that our donors are a primary focus. And, we’ve always commented that a donor is not only an individual or couple, but also a business or corporation. Last year, we were proud to 7Z"<7Z goal of being more active in the community. On page 12, learn how we 7Z their goal. U$$< Community Foundation’s strategic plan and mission statement will help us accomplish that impact and even more … for good, for ever. Sincerely, <\ /\<" PRESIDENT & CEO BOARD CHAIR 3 Here we present the number and types of funds, where gifts were directed, our asset history and assets by donor interest area for 2013. We are thankful to all the donors who made gifts 5=<^ D))GD)*G< It’s a snapshot. A quick look. A glimpse. It’s what’s happening behind the scenes at Saginaw Community Foundation. Types of funds 25 84 Unrestricted 65 Community Initiative/ Agency 157 Special Project 62 32 42 Designated Scholarship Field of Interest Donor Advised Agency:_ Community Initiative/Special Project: X Designated: _ Funds Donor Advised: Enables donor to be personally involved in grantmaking, subject to board approval \ Field of Interest: "4 Scholarship: $ Unrestricted: Administered by the foundation to meet the urgent and changing needs in Saginaw County Where donors have directed their gifts #)*%)<)*%+ 2012 (total: $2,319,441) 2013 (total: $3,204,168) $72,647 Agency $105,515 Community Initiative/ $1,144,955 Special Project $1,707,030 Designated $544,357 $168,770 $126,068 Donor Advised $764,315 Field of Interest $16,777 $21,037 Scholarship $346,325 $432,985 $1,757 Unrestricted $4,516 4 Ten-year asset history WHAT 15.5 % DO WE increase DO? $48.4 million It’s a question we get a lot : “What exactly does Saginaw Community Foundation do?” Over the years, the #/ have worked to explain the Foundation’s role and we’ve broken it down into four areas. }$~ M M M M M M M M M a philanthropic $30.0 $33.4 $38.5 $42.0 $29.9 $35.8 $40.5 $38.5 $41.8 1 vehicle ‘04 ‘05 ‘06 ‘07 ‘08 ‘09 ‘10 ‘11 ‘12 ‘13 a charitable Assets by donor interest area 2 organization 2012 2013 a community leader/ $323,728 Animal Related $362,701 3 convener $4,178,600 Arts & Culture $4,820,472 $1,278,117 a volunteer Community Improvement $1,377,834 4 organization $12,627,841 Education $14,738,093 Environment $128,406 / $143,798 philanthropic vehicle helps Food/Nutrition $859,442 explain the relationships we $935,963 develop – and the endowment $1,219,710 Health funds established – that allow $1,607,833 us to provide grants and Housing $658,127 $747,169 scholarships. $4,470,780 Human Services #+ $5,100,991 also a charitable organization Mutual/Membership $13,547 4 $15,274 highlights that we award $8,766,251 grants and scholarships. 4* $10,631,786 We’re a leader/convener. Philanthropy $1,593,850 $1,740,174 Many SCF staff members sit on or assist with various 4 $1,302,949 $1,513,717 community committees, or consult with other community Public Safety $268,347 $310,197 leaders or organizations $525,090 Recreation about key challenges or $748,276 opportunities. Religion $296,924 $331,798 Finally, as a volunteer $35,297 Science/Technology Research organization, we associate $41,645 ourselves with other $2,470,562 Youth Development community members who $2,841,323 want to be a part of our mission. / 5 '5=J<}4 wishes and enable community initiatives to come to life, now and forever. In 2013, we funded 103 projects and initiatives across Saginaw County via competitive grants. We are grateful to our generous donors who allow us to enhance the quality of life countywide and make this a place we are all happy to call home. Here’s a look at a few of the projects we helped bring to life. Double Up on fruits and vegetables ""J==7$ “That means equitable access for everyone devised a way to get nutritious, farm-fresh to healthy, fresh and sustainably grown products on the tables of area low-income food; to good-paying jobs in the food /;=#$ industry; and to the land, water and program. Thanks to a grant from Saginaw means of production that smaller farms Community Foundation, the program, need to be in business.” / Farmers Market since 2011, was able to According to recent statistics, nearly continue during 2013. 45,000 individuals in Saginaw County are 7"<'/ Under the program, when market ;=#$ customers use a federal Supplemental increased access to fresh Michigan-grown 7"D7"G fruits and vegetables. An estimated 12,500 4 pounds of fresh produce was purchased vendors, the amount they spend is / & )*&/ Saginaw Farmers Market in 2013. That’s Up credits. The credits, valid only on the good news for area families looking to eat purchase of Michigan-grown products, can healthier and area farmers who sell their be used to buy more food at the market. produce each week at the market. (/; ^/;= fairness in local food systems,” says Fair Food #$doubleupfoodbucks.org. 7$H< Collaboration brings Saginaw artist home from UK Currently residing in the United Kingdom, “As I did my research, I couldn’t believe the artist Edwina Jaques returned home to women who came from this region,” said H)*%+<=4 Jaques. “I wish I had known more about time ever, the Castle Museum of Saginaw these people when I was growing up, and I County History and the Saginaw Art hope the book and exhibition provides role Museum collaborated to host an exhibit of models for young people today.” \+<(^$ #})(*$ More than 5,600 people visited the display < at the Castle Museum – bringing art featuring living subjects were displayed connoisseurs and history lovers together. at the art museum and those who have passed at the Castle Museum. “I can honestly say that this exhibit would not have happened without the grant The artwork is a celebration of women past from Saginaw Community Foundation,” and present and delves into their history. said Ken Santa, president and CEO of the Jaques created a book as part of the exhibit Castle Museum of Saginaw County History. that shares the stories of the women in her “The Castle Museum and Saginaw Art portraits. Stories that touch on all cultures, Museum are already in discussions about socioeconomic classes and occupations. collaborating again in the future.” 6 Jump starting student interest in construction trades “THIS EXHIBIT WOULD In the northeast corner of Saginaw, middle “We train our students to employability,” and high school students are getting a \<5H< NOT HAVE jump start on a career. Thanks in part to a “When they have completed the program, HAPPENED 'U 4 WITHOUT Construction Academy brought its Jump apprenticeship with a private company Start program to the First Ward center J A GRANT in the summer of 2013 at no-cost to a construction trade.” FROM SCF.” participants. Students are introduced to a variety of Ken Santa, president and CEO, The 12-week program, open to residents different trades, like plumbing, electrical Castle Museum of Saginaw of Saginaw ages 13-18, teaches safety 4 County History, refering to training, interpersonal skills, problem- career of interest.