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2015 Annual Report the St 2015 ANNUAL REPORT THE ST. PETER CLAVER FOUNDATION “We must speak to them with o u r h a n d s before we try to speak to them w it h o u r l i p s . ” - St. Peter Claver Charitable Arm of THE KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER, INC. A Message From DR. GERALYN C. SHELVIN Board President July 15, 2016 Dear Supporter: BOARD OF DIRECTORS Greetings on behalf of the Board of Directors of the St. Peter Claver Dr. Geralyn C. Shelvin Foundation! The St. Peter Claver Foundation strives to get the most President impact out of every dollar. Less than 3% of our income is utilized for William Everette, Esq. operating and administrative costs. With your support, we have Vice-President been effectively fulfilling our mission to improve our communities! James F. Kelley Terry The Foundation operates solely on funds received as donations. Secretary Delilah Francis Our 501(c)(3) status has increased our fundraising results as donors Treasurer are now able to make fully tax-deductible contributions in support Lori McCoy Shuler of the Foundation’s charitable works on behalf of the Order. Executive Board Member The St. Peter Claver Foundation needs your support of our efforts by Consuella Broussard Immediate Past President committing to become an annual sponsor or making future donations via estate planning, planned giving, and/or wills. We also urge you to discuss our Foundation and the works we do DIRECTORS AT LARGE with the individuals, businesses, corporations, and other entities in Anthony Calhoun your communities and to request their support through donations Lois J. Carson and sponsorships to the Foundation. Romanda L. Doakes Much has been done, but there is much more to accomplish. Frances Owens Lorretta T. Richardson We need your support and assistance to continue promoting and Anderson Fredrick Shaw* enhancing the charitable mission of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. Phillip B. Stiell Janice W. Taylor STAFF Dr. Geralyn C. Shelvin Grant A. Jones President Executive Director St. Peter Claver Foundation E. Desmond Taylor Director of Public Relations and Outreach *Elected to Board 2016 THE ST. PETER CLAVER WOMEN’S & DOMESTIC ISSUES FOUNDATION AT-RISK YOUTH PROGRAMS ERADICATION OF POVERTY SPCF I MISSIO N HOUSING ASSISTANCE The mission of the Foundation is to promote and enhance the charitable goals of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. by addressing HEALTH & WELLNESS the multiple charitable needs and aspirations of the Order’s members, its parishes, and the Catholic community. RELIGIOUS SUPPORT SPCF I VISIO N ELDER SUPPORT We envision a vibrant strong healthy community in service to God, to Church, to key Stakeholders and to itself resulting in a higher quality of life for communities served. SPCF I VALUE S Spirituality. We believe and subscribe to the teachings and philosophies of the Roman Catholic Church. We have experienced, first hand, what Faith can do and wish to enable others to share in its riches. Inclusiveness. Although we subscribe to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church we realize that we are not on the earth alone. Our goal is to assist any organization in service to our community at large. We view diversity as strength. Accountability. Each Board Member of the St. Peter Claver Foundation understands his or her responsibility to its donors. The Board of Directors operates under a strict code of “Never doubt that ethics. The Saint Peter Claver Foundation is committed to making sure that donor funds are used for the intended charitable act(s) a small group of thoughtful and to support programs effectively. committed (Clavers) can change the world; THE ST. PETER CLAVER FOUNDATION indeed, it's the only thing 1825 Orleans Avenue New Orleans, LA 70116 that ever has." www.ClaverFoundation.org CHANGING LIVES ST. PETER CLAVER FOUNDATION ST. JAMES SOCIAL CARE “Because of your generous “The Board of Directors and “Your support is a blessing to contributions, we are able to Staff of St. Francis Diner would many struggling families who maintain the food pantry to like to thank you St. Peter rely on Saint James Food help needy families in the Acres Claver Foundation, Inc., for Pantry” Homes community!” your generous donation to St. Francis Diner.” Page 4 ST. PETER CLAVER FOUNDATION MICROGRANT PROGRAM “Developing Our Youth In Leadership” KPC Ladies Auxiliary, Court 376 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Page 5 MINORITY HEALTH INITIATIVE (MHI) The MHI serves as a support center for local FOUNDATION groups who would like to conduct health INITIATIVES issues workshops, training and health fairs. The MHI provides materials, speakers and informational packages for use by church groups, Courts, Councils and youth groups. 2015 AT A GLANCE... Raised and Managed Over $100,000 in Restricted and Unrestricted Donations. Secured and Maximized Corporate Grants / Matching Funds. Received Highest Level of Contributions From Board of Directors Members. DONATIONS Significantly Increased Number of Donors Increased Methods for Donors to Give Successfully Raised Funds Through GiveNola Day Campaign Religious Support: $58,000.00 Education: $18,630.00 Health and Well-Being: $11,700.00 GIVING Reversal of Poverty: $8,990.00 Women’s and Domestic Issues: $5,680.00 Micro-Grants: $6,000,00 Engaged in Successful Foundation Awareness and Giving Campaign Improved Web, Email, and Direct Communications OUTREACH Implemented Hats and Bow Ties Fashion Show and Luncheon AND PROGRAMS Continued Implementation of Youth Initiative Program Continued the Implementation of the Minority Health Initiative Program Managed Distribution of Augustus Tolton Educational Scholarship Funds Increased the Membership of the Board of Directors Created and Executed Structured Donor “Thank You” Letters Process Successfully Executed Major Donor Plan OPERATIONS Further Developed Online Grant Requests Approval Process Advanced Grant Recipient Reporting System Reduced Administrative Costs to Increase Impact of Donations to Foundation Page 6 ST. PETER CLAVER FOUNDATION YOUTH ADVENTURE PROGRAM A core goal of the SPCF is uplifting youth who educational field trips, and new opportunities. are underprivileged or have been labeled The program includes a Financial Savvy "at-risk" by society. Workshop that provides basic information on The Youth Adventure Program is dedicated to establishing credit, bank accounts and other engaging underprivileged youth in an intense pertinent financial information. The goal is to program of service, learning experiences, build self-esteem and self-confidence. 2015 AT A GLANCE... INCOME E PENSES Micro-Grants $ 6,653.32 Micro-Grants $ 6,000.00 Founders Gala 1,000.00 Charitable Giving 12,200.00 Charitable Donations 15,140.00 Religious Giving 54,801.84 Religious Donations 54,801.84 Educational Giving 12,634.48 Educational Donations 12,580.00 Institutional Giving 14,855.00 Institutional Donations 19,184.00 Printing and Copying 229.97 Corporate Donations 730.49 Website Dev./Maint. 309.55 Public Donations 2,274.25 Professional Services 380.00 Director Donations 720.03 Bank Fees 3.00 Foundation Brunch 4,855.00 Foundation Brunch Exp. 2,559.02 Interest / Miscellaneous 10.24 TOTALTOTAL INCOME 117, 4 .17 TOTALTOTAL EINCOME PENSES 103,103, 72.72. 6 FOUNDATION NET INCOME 13, 76.31 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Page 7 RELIGIOUS SUPPORT │ $58,000 POVERTY ERADICATION │ $8,990 Support for Individuals Pursuing Religious Temporary and Emergency Housing Training / Vocations Home Furnishings and Supplies Support for Religious Orders Job Training Donation to World Meeting of Families and US Food Pantries Papal Visit WOMAN/DOMESTIC ISSUES │ $5,680 EDUCATION │ $18,630 Living Assistance Tutoring / Afterschool Programs Domestic Abuse Support College Track Programs Family Support Classroom Supplies and Equipment SENIOR CARE │ $2,250 Tuition Assistance and Financial Aid Drive-A-Senior Program Youth Leadership Development Living Assistance HEALTH AND WELLBEING │ $11,700 Sickle Cell Research / Support Medical Supplies / Equipment Page 8 ST. PETER CLAVER FOUNDATION 2015 SPCF DONOR HONOR ROLL 1000+ Sts. Peter & Paul, Council 313 Percy "Frenchy's" Creuzot Our Lady of Guadalupe, Court 110 Father Kevin Roe, Court 5 300 - Fr. Edward Knaebel, Council 144 Divine Word Missionaries Prince of Peace, Court 287 Mother Mary Lange, Court 398 St. Ephegenia, Court 188 St. Mary of the Purification, Court 159 St. Benedict, Court 311 Delilah Gauthia St. John the Baptist, Court 385 St. Barbara, Court 326 200 - 300 Our Lady of Lourdes, Court 4 James C. Harrison, Esq. St Francis of Assisi, Court 286 Carriere & Dunn Holy Name, Council 121 Design Data Systems Father Drescher, Court 120 Juanita De Moss Locke Holy Ghost, Court 8 Vertelle Kenion St. Simon of Cyrene, Court 353 Rhenay LaBeaux Iona Berteaux, Court 240 Janice Taylor Our Lady of Guadalupe, Court 394 Alfredo Soto St. Benedict De Moor, Court 2 Joseph E Kurtz St. Paul, Council 351 Our Lady of Victory, Court 63 Father Morrisey, Court 9 St. Theresa Little Flower, Court 52 Charles Bright, Council 261 St Benedict De Moor, Council 62 St. Jude, Court 148 Our Lady of Guadalupe, Court 110 St. Ann, Court 331 St. Anne, Court 71 Fr. Timothy J. Sullivan, Council 138 Fr. John McShane, Council 338 Fr. Lawrence Watts, Council 199 Christ the King, Court 97 Mother Henriette Delille, Court 46 Fr. Timothy J. Sullivan, Council 138 Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Court 65 Holy Redeemer, Council 35 St. Cecelia, Council 167 Fr. Lawrence B. Watts, Court 199 Father James A. Hyland, Assembly 7 St. Jules, Court 131 100 - 1 St. Benedict, Court 248 Raymond Jiles Saint Martin De Porres, Chapter 11 Consuella Broussard Father Lebeau, Council 10 Marilyn Smith Father Peter, Council 9 Pauline Baker Elmira Myers, Chapter 30 Carlton Robinson Transfiguration, Council 220 Daniel Foeckler Most Blessed Sacrament, Court 376 Franz Aubry Our Lady of Sorrows, Council 202 Cheryl Blount St. Peter Claver, Council 233 St. Sabina, Court 192 Sidonia C. Mc Carthy, Court 125 St. Columba, Court 127 Father Pierre, Council 40 St. Sophia Barrat, Court 34 Bishop George Murry, Council 386 St.
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