EDUCATE HONOR CHALLENGE
ANNUAL REPORT
Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wallace Nunn Named Board Chairman Table of Contents
LEAD Wallace Nunn, was appointed as Chairman of the Freedoms Founda- tion Board of Directors in September 2016. Nunn has been deeply in- volved in the restoration and maintenance of the Medal of Honor Board of Directors Grove. He also has had a crucial impact on the development of our Medal of Honor graduate teacher programs. Chairman’s Message Freedoms Foundation Board of Directors EDUCATE Sara A. M. Drury Douglas Sheehan Assistant Professor of Rhetoric Chairman and Founder, Investment Director, Wabash Democracy & Conversions & Consulting, Inc., Teacher Graduate Program Public Discourse, Wabash College, Portland, OR Catalog Grows Crawfordsville, IN Rogers Smith Richard S. Griffith Christopher H. Browne Distinguished History Encounters Chief Executive Officer, Image API, Professor of Political Science Newtown, PA University of Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Programs John C. Heenan (Secretary) Philadelphia, PA Director, Marine Corps Scholarship Shirley Smith Foundation, Alexandria, VA Regional Director (Volunteer HONOR Sanford "Sandy" Lipstein Chapters), Dallas, TX Former Executive VP/Chief Financial National Awards Officer, Comcast Spectacor Malvern, PA In Memory of H. Ernest Smith Wallace Nunn (Board Chairman) Leavey Awards Member, Freedoms Former Head, Mid-Atlantic Public Foundation Board of Distinguished Citizen Awards Finance Region, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Newtown Square, PA Directors Medal of Honor Grove William O. Perry (Chairman Emeritus) We are all saddened Chief Executive Officer, Perry Homes, by the loss of Board
Murray, UT Member Ernie Smith. CHALLENGE Jerry D. Poole (Treasurer) Mr. Smith was a dedicated mem- President and CEO, Acrometis, LLC, ber of our board (July 2009-June Malvern, PA 2017) and the Utah Volunteer Ronald T. Rand Chapter. He is remembered for his Volunteer Chapters President and CEO, Congressional many contributions to advancing Medal of Honor Foundation, the mission of the Freedoms Foun- Arlington, VA Development dation. His assistance was immeas- Christopher M. Rothey urable and greatly appreciated. FY2017 Supporters (Board Vice-Chairman) The continued success of the non- President, Content Watch, profits to which he devoted his tal- Malvern, PA ent, time, and resources represents Russell K. Schulz FINANCIALS his enduring legacy. We will all re- Captain, United States Navy (Ret.), Doylestown, PA main grateful for his service to the community, his active citizenship and his love of God and country.
1 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
A New Vision Brings New Horizons Message from the Board Chairman
It is an honor to serve as Freedoms Foundation’s Chair- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS man of the Board, and I look forward to the pleasure of working with such a dedicated group of donors, volun- teers, staff and directors. The Foundation has a great future and I feel privileged to be part of it.
All of us are challenged every day to sort through the massive amount of information that comes to us through a variety of media. Much of the information, and the decisions or positions we choose to take as a result, requires a knowledge and understanding Tables & Chairs of our democratic process, our individual role as a citizen and many Martha Classroom cases test our individual character. Clearly, the need to continue to educate on and recognize engaged citizenship and individual character needs to become more of a priority in our schools and our nation.
I look forward to another successful year and beyond.
Sincerely, Restrooms
MacArthur Building Wallace Nunn Chairman of the Board
Campus Updates Buildings refreshed The focus of campus improvements during the fiscal year was the Martha Washington and the MacArthur Buildings, which house the administrative offices, classrooms, dining room and dorm rooms. Steeple Faith of Our Fathers Chapel New tables and chairs in the Martha Washington classroom Carpet and tiled floors replaced in 75% of Martha Washington New lighting installed in portions of Martha Washington Public restrooms renovated in MacArthur Building Carpeting replaced on main floor of MacArthur and hallway on dormitory floor New Carpeting MacArthur patio repaired MacArthur Classroom Faith of Our Fathers Chapel façade and steeple repaired 2 FREEDOMS FOUNDATION EDUCATE
Teacher Grad Program Catalog Grows Twenty-One Opportunities Now Available
Traveling History Workshops Since 2013 Freedoms Foundation has grown and diversified its offerings to teachers, while also assessing pre-existing programs to ensure that they French and Indian War stay as relevant and vibrant as our new innovations. Now Medal of Honor American Revolution North (MOH) Legacy courses examine particular conflicts in greater depth than American Revolution South their initial offerings could do. We returned to our roots, offering programs Revolution in the Middle States on the Constitution and Free Enterprise. All while staying true to our mission Civil War South and providing teachers with development opportunities on scholarship. Civil War West Civil War East Growth Chart Presidential History & Heritage: Virginia 350 $500,000 $450,000 Presidential History & Heritage: North 300 300 $400,000 250 $350,000 200 $300,000 $250,000 190 “The American Revolution South 150 $200,000 program was unmatched in its pro- 100 138 $150,000 $100,000 gram design when compared to 50 74 2 4 5 6 $50,000 other professional development I 0 $- have experienced. The instructor FY2014/13 FY2015/14 FY2016/15 FY2017/16 shared valuable insight into how to # of Programs # of Teachers Funding teach the content in a meaningful way. He evidenced methods that Graduate Teacher Programs Growth Continues would allow my students to make 300 teachers in attendance better connections to the subject We had an incredibly successful summer, with exactly and understand events within a 300 teachers in 6 programs. We offered four programs in proper historical context of the the Medal of Honor Legacy seminar series, including American Revolution. At end he iterations of the War on Terror and Vietnam. We also helped to make me a better had a Constitution seminar entitled: Our American Ex- teacher.” periment, which included teachers involved in a profes- sional development grant from the US Department of -Laura G. Richards Education called the James Madison Legacy Project. Greene County Tech High School Finally, we also included one of our traveling History Workshops, Presidential History & Heritage: Virginia.
On-Campus Seminars Presenters at 2016 Graduate Teacher Development Programs Speaker: Prof. Danielle Allen Speaker: Capt. Florent Grobert (Ret) Medal of Honor Legacy Medal of Honor Legacy: Vietnam Medal of Honor Legacy: War on Terror Medal of Honor Legacy: World War II Heroes & Heroines: Teaching Char- acater through Biography Our American Experiment: Decla- ration and Constitution Medal of Honor Legacy Constitution 3 We educate about American rights and responsibilities…
Real-World Impacts Freedoms Foundation Grad Teacher Programs
“Love. Honor. Remember. Respect. These are just a few of the FUTURE FORWARD words that came to mind during my week at Freedoms Foundation’s Medal of Honor Legacy program. It is a powerful experience that Grad Education will resonate with me for many years to come. You have provided A Look Ahead me with an amazing array of contacts, resources, skills and experi- Freedoms Founda- ences that I can take back to my fellow colleagues and students. In tion continues its essence, you have helped me become a better person and better tradition of innova-
teacher through this experience. tion and engaging programs by offer- Eugene Halus, PhD. Programs like the ones at Freedoms Foundation are invaluable. I am ing two new on Director of Graduate Education fortunate enough to serve students in an urban, under-served com- campus courses in munity. Positive role models, strong character development and 2018: From Immigrants to Citizens: messages of hope can truly set them on a different course. If you History and Civic Values; and, Build- can reach a child in my community and show them how deeply ing the Nation: Entrepreneurs in others care for one another, you not only affect that child—you af- American History. Additionally, a fect their family, their neighbors, their community and society. With- new traveling history workshop was out you, many of my students would never be able to imagine a added: Civil Rights Movement. Two world different from the one they live in. They may not know what of those programs will feature the valor, integrity, sacrifice and true commitment look like without these MOH Foundation’s Character De- examples. They may not realize that freedom isn’t free, and that velopment Program, which includes each one of them has an important role to play as responsible citi- presentations from MOH Recipients. zens. “ Building the Nation is Freedoms Pam McNulty Foundation’s foray into economics Norristown Area School District, Norristown, PA and entrepreneurship, and will in- corporate the Leavey Awards into One can measure the impact of a program via numbers and statistics the program. We continue to reas- but communications like this leave no doubt we are doing something sess our educational offerings that assist teachers in their classrooms important and valuable for the nation. and promote citizenship and civic engagement. Presenters at 2016 Graduate Teacher Development Programs
Docent at George Washington Home Speaker: Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry (Ret) Speaker: Prof. Mike Boyle
Presidential History Workshop Medal of Honor Legacy Medal of Honor Legacy
FREEDOMS FOUNDATION Medal of Honor: War on Terror EDUCATE
History Encounters Experiences Growth Over 10% increase in Student Participation
History Encounters The History Encounters Education Tours is adapted for elementary, mid- dle and high school but at present it is primarily an elementary school program with four of the schools sending their fifth graders and one school its eighth graders. History Encounters leaves a lifelong impression on students giving them a first-hand glimpse into our country’s history. “I was so excited because I was about to see places I A New Track of Study Explored had only seen in my social studies class,” wrote St. John Service Learning in Public Policy Program of the Cross 5th grader, The Service Learning in Public Policy (SLiPP) Program looked towards a G. Valladolid, upon arriving new field of study in FY17. The Economic Policy track was added to at Philadelphia International the program based on increased interest in the area of business and Airport from San Diego, CA.” finance among high school students. SLiPP had seen a decline in par- ticipation for the Environmental Policy track and a new direction was needed. In its first year we saw 33% of participants select Economic Policy, up from the 10% of participants choosing Environmental in the previous year. The Legal and Public Health Policies remain strong.
Youth Leadership Students participating in the Economic Policy track learned about the impact the economy has not only on the nation, but also on the com- Spirit of America munity and the individual. Students explored issues such as govern- Service Learning in Public Policy mental regulations on the economy, unemployment, underemploy- ment, free enterprise and globalization. For the day of service students visited the Federal Reserve and volunteered at Philabundance. While helping to package food for local families in the community, partici- “I would like to personally thank pants saw the direct impact the economy has in terms of poverty and you for allowing me to have the homelessness. We look forward to the Economic Policy track further opportunity to come to this strengthening our SLiPP offerings. amazing program. Coming here has been a fantastic op- portunity that has allowed me to further myself as a person as I learned things I can carry with me for the rest of my life. This experience will be something I will always remember.” R. Venezia Philadelphia, PA Service Learning in Public Policy History Encounters’ Students Service day at Philabundance Washington Crossing (PA) Park 5 We educate about American rights and responsibilities…
New Sea Cadets Leadership Program Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program
An inaugural program for the FUTURE FORWARD U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps 2018 Education was developed and will be A Look Ahead implemented in summer 2017. The program consists of as- The new year ahead looks to be pects of both our Spirit of one of expansion America Youth Leadership for Youth Educa- and History Encounters. The tion. We are ex- Carolyn Santangelo cadets will participate in the cited to add a Director of Educational Programs Freedom Summit and leadership workshops, including our Character De- fourth volunteer velopment Workshop based on the Medal of Honor. Tours of historic Phil- chapter sponsored Spirit of America Youth Leadership Pro- adelphia, Valley Forge Military Academy and the Battleship New Jersey gram in Spring 2018. Our Volun- also are included. teer Chapters remain our strong- est supporters and their numbers Student Programs by the Numbers continue to grow thanks to their Diversity and Growth Characterize FY 2017 hard work and dedication. We also are building new rela- It was a very good year overall for the tionships with like-minded organ- student programs. Over 2,300 fifth grade izations to bring students to Free- through college age students attended doms Foundation. We are cre- our civic education programs. ating new partners in FY2018 with organizations such as Dream Camp, based out of Phil- adelphia, PA and Hartford, CT; the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH); and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets. Our History Encounters Program looks for renewed growth in the coming year. A new group from Broward County, FL, was sched- uled for a trip in Fall 2017. We hope to add another new school for History Encounters in Spirit of America the upcoming year. History Encounters Along with our growth our tradi- tional programs and partners in Colonial Philadelphia 1-day Spirit of America, History Encoun- Program ters and Service Learning in Pub- lic Policy remain strong. We look BYU forward to a successful FY 2018. Spirit of America
FREEDOMS FOUNDATION HONOR
Distinguished Citizen Award Honoring the Best of Our Great Nation
DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD Philadelphia entrepreneurs and philan- thropists, Robert and Penny Fox were Recipients: presented with Freedoms Foundation’s Robert and Penny Fox Distinguished Citizen Award. Since From: Philadelphia, PA 1952, this prestigious award has been presented to those individuals and Awarded: April 27, 2017 organizations that reflect the best of LEAVEY AWARD FOR EXCEL- the American Spirit and cherish the LENCE IN PRIVATE ENTERPRISE highest standards of civic virtue. Mr. EDUCATION and Mrs. Fox were recognized for their many contributions, namely their en- Recipients: 7 dowment of the Fox Leadership Pro- From: GA, MI, MO, NC, & TX gram at The University of Pennsylvania, Awarded: Dec. 2-3, 2016 The Wistar Institute, and their many positive economic contributions through RAF Industries. NATIONAL AWARDS Community – Adult and Youth School - Elementary through Responsibility Leads to Character College / University Teacher - Elementary through Excerpt from a Youth Essay National Award Recipient College/University Real Americans take responsibility for themselves and their actions. They Public Communications carry what they have learned from their mistakes and use it as a way to build their character. No person is flawless but the closest thing to it is Special Events someone who accepts the consequences of a choice and uses it to be Youth Essay a better person than they were yesterday. “The final forming of a per- Military Essay son's character lies in their own hands” (Anne Frank). Recipients: 96 one of the top 2017 essay recipients Jane L. M., a high school junior from Sacramento, CA From: Across the country
Awarded: February 2017
NATIONWIDE CIVIC RECOGNITION The National Award (George Washington Honor Medal) has recognized about 57,000
citizens from all 50 states. 2017 George Washington Award 2017 National Award Recipient Recipient 7 We honor acts of civic virtue…
Leavey Class of 2016 Honored Seven Free Enterprise Education Programs Recognized
th The 39 Annual Leavey Awards were presented in Washington, DC, on FUTURE FORWARD December 2-3, 2016. Freedoms Foundation and the Thomas and Doro-
thy Leavey Foundation honored 7 free enterprise education programs 2017 Awards and their 12 coordinating teachers. This marked the second year that Submission Deadlines the Leavey Awards partnered with the National Council for the Social Studies at its Annual Conference. Leavey Recipients were able to net-
work at the conference as well as present their projects to their fellow DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD educators during two open sessions. FFVF Board Nominations The weekend was highlighted with a formal reception honoring the re- NATIONAL AWARDS cipients with fine food, music, and a stellar view of the Capitol. The Submissions Due: Oct. 1, 2017 awards were officially presented at this event by Freedoms Foundation President Michael Di Yeso and Leavey Trustee John McCarthy. The fol- Community – Adult and Youth lowing day the recipients were recognized in front of their peers at a School - Elementary through luncheon featuring keynote speaker Katlyn Grasso, Founder and CEO of College/University GenHeration. Katlyn is a young entrepreneur and advocate for teach- Teacher - Elementary through ing girls how to be leaders in business and in life. College/University
Public Communications Standing L-R John McCarthy, Dr. Freddy Special Events Medina, Cindy Taylor, Ash- ley Greenway, Melanie Ar- Youth Essay rington, Gina Loveman, Ashleigh Tatum, Cindy Quin- 2018 Topic: “Why might helping lan, others be an important com- ponent of responsible citizen- Sitting L-R ship?” Antonio Banos, Edgar Lopategui, Emanuel Young, Aaron Phillips. Not pictured Ashley Anglin Visit www.freedomsfoundation/awards to submit applications
2016 Leavey Award 2016 Leavey Award 2016 National Award Recipient Recipient Recipient 8 FREEDOMS FOUNDATION HONOR
Medal of Honor Grove Update Fourth Section of Grove Pathways Resurfaced
FY 2017 GROVE CLEANUPS Thanks to the Friends of the Medal of Honor Grove, who in June 2011 2016 assumed the privilege of maintaining the Grove, and the support of July generous donors, most notably the Independence Blue Cross Medal of Honor Foundation, substantial improvements continued August to be made. The most significant improvement during the year was completion of the fourth section of Immaculata University First pathway resurfacing. Year Experience Service Through the Friends, "Adopt an Acre" maintenance program, 25 of the 52 Group sites have been adopted. Projects by Eagle Scouts included restoring the September brickwork in several acres. The Immaculata University First Year Experience Service Group began a QR Code project to be added to each site that AFJROTC Coatesville, PA will make the Grove an interactive experience when completed. Local companies held service days in the Grove, washing obelisks and 111th Attack Wing, Horsham reinstalling ground plaques along state site walkways. Recipients’ names Air Guard Station, PA are added to obelisks and new ground plaques installed yearly as they are awarded. Wreaths Across the Grove continues as volunteers donate Civil Air Patrol Squadron the wreaths and join the Friends to put them on each site in December. 1008 Hundreds of hours of service were provided by over 400 volunteers. Scout Pack 73
October Grove Tree Planting
Valley Forge Military Acade- 59 Native Species Trees Planted in Grove my and Renaissance Acad- As part of a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Phila- emy delphia Horticultural Society, Freedoms Foundation received 59 native November species trees. Under the guidance of Freedoms Foundation’s Director of Graduate Education, Dr. Gene Halus, students from Valley Forge Military PECO Gas Operators Academy, Renaissance Academy, and Overbrook ROTC on Veterans 2017 Day 2016 assisted in planting the trees in the Medal of Honor Grove. April
New Jersey AOH
Wells Fargo Gr. Philadelphia & Delaware Veterans Team
PECO Employees
May
AD Company, Wayne, PA Valley Forge Military Academy Resurfacing of Grove Pathways October 22, 2016 —Grove August 9, 2016
9 XXXXX X, 2017, LOCATION We honor acts of civic virtue…
Medal of Honor Grove Forever Preserved
In April of 2017, the Medal of Honor Grove became protected FUTURE FORWARD through a conservation easement. This placement was through an effort of the Freedoms Foundation, in cooperation with Schuylkill 2018 Grove Township, Chester County, and Natural Lands Trust. The Grove is the A Look Ahead oldest living memorial dedicated to Recipients of the Medal of Honor and this easement ensures that it will be preserved for perpetuity. The final section of repaving the Thomas Kelley, President of the Congressional Medal of Honor pathways in the Society stated, “In October 1964, over 100 Medal of Honor Grove will be Recipients came to participate in the dedication of the Grove, completed bringing to bear the significance of its vision. It’s been over 50 years Deb Woolson since that day and the Grove is just as important now as it was before Fall. Director of Community then, perhaps more so. I can’t be more pleased that this easement We look Relations, Curator of MOH Grove will secure its preservation and its tribute for generations to come.” forward to the The sprawling Grove makes up the majority of Freedoms installation of the West Virginia Foundation 72-acre campus, paying tribute to Recipients through & Oklahoma obelisks in the memorials and obelisks located on land set apart for each of the coming year. fifty states and two U.S. territories. This historic part of the campus is Due to the age and overall noted for its walking trails, woodland beauty, and peaceful reverence befitting the recognition of those it honors. health of many of the trees, there will be an ongoing effort Ongoing maintenance and beautification of the Grove has been by the Friends of the Grove to through the commitment and efforts of a nonprofit, volunteer remove those dead and organization known as the Friends of the Medal of Honor Grove. diseased. Another grant from Founded in 2011, the small nonprofit has raised funds and the Commonwealth of organized volunteers to improve, enhance, and maintain the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia dignity of the Grove. Horticulture Society is expected that will help significantly to replace those that are removed.
Through a generous donor, flag poles will be installed in the fall to fly the state and territorial flags at each obelisk.
The Spring cleanups will begin new beautification efforts in the Grove. Conservation Easement Coatesville (PA) AFJROTC Students April 2017, Medal of Honor Grove May 14, 2016 Grove Spring Cleanup
FREEDOMS FOUNDATION CHALLENGE
A Year of Accepting the Challenge of Responsible Citizenship
ACTIVE CHAPTERS The volunteer chapters continue to do great things in their communities
Arizona and FY2017 was no different. Besides participating in the various Tucson Chapter Foundation programs, our volunteers have gone above and beyond with California their additional mission driven activities. Los Angeles County Chapter The Broward County Chapter runs the Boyce Ann Bryant Change = Orange County Chapter Change Scholarship program, which raises money for two college Sacramento Area Chapter San Diego County Chapter scholarships for local students. The San Diego Chapter sponsored the Flag Day Celebration at the USS Midway Museum, where different sponsored Florida Broward County Chapter students have been guest speakers sharing their experiences at Spirit of Jacksonville Chapter America. Both the Greater Cincinnati Chapter and Pensacola Chapter Pensacola Chapter honored veterans during their annual Veterans’ Day event (Cincinnati) and Louisiana MIA/POW luncheon (Pensacola). New Orleans Chapter Many chapters including Los Angeles, Oklahoma, and Dallas Area, Massachusetts also accept the challenge of educating their communities by Bay State Chapter welcoming guest speakers at meetings and events. The San Diego, Nebraska Sacramento, and Chattanooga Chapters hosted their yearly student Chase County Chapter Omaha Chapter forums, which focus on teaching the Constitution to young people. New York Central New York Chapter Golden Anniversaries Ohio Greater Cincinnati Chapter Two Volunteer Chapters Celebrate Milestones Oklahoma Both the Orange County and San Diego Chapters celebrated the 50th Oklahoma City Chapter anniversary of their charter during fiscal FY2017. Over the last five Pennsylvania decades, both chapters have been strong and active through Valley Forge Chapter nominating and presenting recipients with the National Award (George Tennessee Washington Honor Medal), sponsoring student and teacher scholarships, Chattanooga Chapter and furthering the mission of Freedoms Foundation in their communities. Tri State Southeastern Chapter Texas Dallas Area Chapter San Antonio Chapter Utah Utah Chapter Virginia Mary Ball Washington Chapter
Orange County Chapter San Diego County Chapter Members February 2017 Awards Ceremony USS Midway, June 10, 2017 11 We challenge all to get involved...
National Volunteer Chapters Conference 48th Annual Event Brings Attendees from Across U.S.
September 2016 marked the 48th annual National Volunteer Chapter FUTURE FORWARD Conference: A Conference for the Chapters, by the Chapters – Developing the New Age of Volunteer Chapters. Over 40 volunteers 2018 Chapters traveled from around the country to our Valley Forge campus for an A Look Ahead event packed weekend of fun and chapter development seminars. During the annual Red, White, and Blue banquet & awards ceremony, In 2017, our volunteer the Sacramento Chapter was chapters awarded 2016 Chapter of the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Year for their outstanding sponsored over Volunteer Chapter of the Year 300 high school efforts, including growing their Louise Savarese chapter, creating corporate 2016 students from Director of Volunteer Chapters partnerships, and organizing Presented to around the educational student events in Sacramento Chapter country to attend Spirit of their community. America Youth Leadership Programs. San Diego chapter member and former secretary to President Nixon, Marje Acker was awarded the Spirit of ’76 Lifetime Achievement Award Nearly 150 recipients were for her lifelong passion of giving back and her remarkable career. In nominated by our chapters for 2013, Marje reached a lifetime milestone of logging over 11,500 the National Award (George volunteer hospital hours. From being an active member in the chapter Washington Honor Medal). to participating in countless other noteworthy organizations, Marje is a Further, our chapters organized true leader and patriot. 16 award ceremonies held The late Arthur Russell was awarded the William O. Perry Volunteer of the across the country to celebrate Year Award and it was accepted by his loving family. With the help of these acts of civic virtue. headquarters and selected friends, Art was able in just a few years to bring the Valley Forge Volunteer Chapter back to life. Even through his I am excited for what 2018 holds declining health, Art worked tirelessly to build a new foundation for this for the volunteer chapters, chapter. His hard work and passion for our mission helped reinvent the including National sponsored chapter. chapter websites. I look forward to seeing the above numbers increased this year not only because of the hard work of our dedicated volunteers, but also because of the initiatives being incorporated at National to support our chapters more than ever before. 2018 will be an exciting year of change and Marje Acker with FFVF President Mrs. Arthur Russell and daughter Amy progress for our chapters and our mission. September 2016 September 2016 12 FREEDOMS FOUNDATION CHALLENGE
Unique Source of Funding Pennsylvania’ s Educational Improvement Tax Credit
PENNSYLVANIA EITC DONORS The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through its Educational Improve- UHS of Pennsylvania ment Tax Credit Program, gives state tax breaks to businesses that make First Resource Bank contributions to approved educational improvement organizations in the state. A business making a one-year commitment receives a 75% tax
credit and can receive a 90% tax credit for a two-year commitment.
Freedoms Foundation’s Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program and Service Learning in Public Policy received $33,000 in funding from this initi- PARTNERS IN EDUCATION ative which enabled over 50 Pennsylvania high school students to partici- pate in these programs. AMVETS
Armstrong Foundation The Lynde and Harry Bradley Partners in Education Foundation 85% of Student and Teacher Program Costs Funded Connelly Foundation
Freedoms Foundation Volunteer Through our affiliations with like-minded organizations and foundations, Chapters 85% of the tuition of students and teachers participating in our American Knights of Columbus history and civic education programs was provided by funding from our partners in education. Many of them also underwrite all or a portion of the Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation travel costs, mainly to and from the Freedoms Foundation campus in Medal of Honor Foundation Valley Forge but to some other locations as well. M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust The Guardian of Democracy: The Civic Mission of Schools reported “The MOWW (Military Order of the World United States suffers from a civic empowerment gap that is as large—and Wars) potentially destructive—as the overall academic achievement gap.” It is National Sojourners because of these funders’ commitment to education that the civic Phoenixville Community Health literacy of nearly 40,000 youth, directly or indirectly through teachers, Foundation increases an average of 20% after participation in a Freedoms Foundation HD Smith Foundation program annually.
Snider Foundation
Strake Foundation
Union League of Philadelphia
VFW
Strake Fdn. (TX) Sponsored Students UHS of Penna. Sponsored Students Spirit of America April 2017 Spirit of America April 2017
13 We challenge all to reject apathy and get involved…
Annual Fundraiser Event Meets Goal Helps Fund 350 Teacher Scholarships FUTURE FORWARD An Evening with Freedoms Foundation: Celebrating Teachers, Character, and the Medal of Honor took place on April 27 in the 2018 Goals Freedoms Foundation Galleria. The annual event recognizes the A Look Ahead contributions of teachers, civic leaders and Medal of Honor Recipients while raising funds for 2017 graduate program scholarships. Four Medal of Honor Recipients – Major General Patrick Brady (Vietnam), With the continued Captain Thomas Kelley (Vietnam), Colonel Walter Marm, Jr. (Vietnam), “ and Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward C. Byers, Jr. expansion of our (Afghanistan) appeared as special guests of Freedoms Foundation in civic education programs and support of an ongoing partnership between the Congressional Medal of Maureen Troutman Honor Society and Freedoms Foundation to promote character an HOLDaging FORDirector QUOTE of Donor Relations development and social studies (civic) physical plant, education. “The money raised from this the overall goal is to increase event will allow us to host 350 our level of support. Freedoms Foundation’s 2017 teacher “ teachers, and through them, The steps we will take to achieve scholarships provide recipients with summer reach as many as 35,000 graduate-level professional development. students in the next school this objective are: These programs focus on American history, year. That is a significant Reach out to organizations impact in extending the character development, and civic currently not a partner education. The goal is to support teacher Freedoms Foundation curricula that foster citizen engagement mission.” Increase the number of among young people. Keynote for the Jason Raia grant submissions Executive Vice president evening was 2016 VFW Teacher of the Year Grow the number of Will Ellery, an American history teacher who individual donors has been recognized for studying the sacrifices of America's veterans, Identify new sources of from the founding of the Republic to the present, and integrating the funding lessons they provide into his instruction. His efforts have resulted in numerous awards from major universities and veteran organizations. Continue to reconnect with student alumni.
Freedoms Foundation is fortunate to have loyal supporters and very dedicated members of its Volunteer Chapters. It is our goal to establish contact with every donor to strengthen our relationships and let them know Major Donors of the Evening “Thomas Jefferson” and Guest how important they are to our Evening with Freedoms Foundation Evening with Freedoms Foundation organization. 14 FREEDOMS FOUNDATION CHALLENGE
DONORS
Founder’s Society Foundation Associate (Cont’d) Foundation Partners (Cont’d) $50,000+ $5000-$9,999 $1000-$4,999
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Fdn. Strake Foundation PECO Energy Company M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust Mr. Peter Tague Pepper Hamilton LLP Medal of Honor Foundation Dr. Josephine J. Templeton Phoenixville Hospital Medical Mr. William O. Perry* VFW National Headquarters Staff Estate of Ida Wolfe Mr. Christopher M. Rothey* Foundation Benefactor Royal Bank America Foundation Patron $10,000-$49,999 Mr. Richard L. Scheff $1000-$4,999 Mr. and Mrs. John K. Smith AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary Ms. Marion F. Andrews Mrs. Shirley Smith* The Armstrong Foundation Aqua Charitable Trust Mrs. Evelyn Rome Tabas Connelly Foundation Mr. & Mrs. James Averill United Way of Greater Mrs. Howard Deshong Mr. & Mrs. Francis C. Brulenski Philadelphia & SNJ Express Marine, Inc. Chester County Conservation District The Youth Work Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fox Clara Schlichtemeier Charitable The HBE Foundation Trust Ben Franklin Associates Mr. & Mrs. John C. Heenan* CliftonLarsonAllen LLP $500-$999 Ms. Suzanne Hooper Coastal Title Agency Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation Dillon Foundation Mr. Glenn Appel Mr. Thomas W. Jackson Dr. Sara Drury* Boscov's Travel Center Lipstein Family Foundation* Mr. James Eastwood BrightView Malvern Federal Savings Bank Freedoms Foundation Volunteer Brown & Brown Insurance MBIA Foundation Chapters Mr. Ted Cedargren Mrs. Kathleen L. McCarthy Dallas Area Mr. Robert Cooney Mr. & Mrs. Jerry D. Poole* Los Angeles County Mrs. Carla M. Dehmlow Psalm 103 Foundation Pensacola Donohoe Family Foundation Mr. Wally Nunn* Sacramento Area Freedoms Foundation Volunteer The Snider Foundation Utah Chapter Chapter –San Diego County Ten November Management LLC* First Resource Bank Chapter UHS of Pennsylvania, Inc. Mrs. Henry Freede GE Foundation Matching Gifts Lula A. Walker Trust Freedom Medical, Inc. Program
Mr. Robert W. Garthwait H.C. Wood, Inc. Foundation Associate Mrs. Florence Hart Mr. Richard M. Huey $5,000-$9,999 Ms. Deborah Hedrick Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree
Azeez Foundation Henry J. Thomas VFW Post 845 Calvert Province Mr. Frank Chin Ladies Aux. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Lux The Church of Jesus Christ of Mr. Ronald Henry Mrs. Jeanne McDonald Latter-day Saints Foundation Mr. Richard Horowitz Ms. Constance W. McMillin Mr. Richard S. Griffith, Jr.* Improved Order of Red Men MVD Connect Jessie Ball DuPont Fund Independence Blue Cross RAMM, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Lipstein* Mr. Bruce Kabrich Capt. & Mrs. Russell K. Schulz, USN, Phoenixville Community Health Mr. Adrian King (Ret)* Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John Long Mr. Todd Sherman Mr. Douglas Sheehan* Mr. Christopher W. McNichol Mr. Eric Spieler Dr, Rogers Smith* Ms. Alice Medleycott Mr. Keanneard L. Steigelman Mr. Alan B. Miller The Wistar Institute 15 We challenge all to reject apathy and get involved…
DONORS
Alexander Hamilton Associates Alexander Hamilton Associates Alexander Hamilton Associates $100-$499 (Cont’d) $100-$499 (Cont’d) $100-$499
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John R. Foss Mr. & Mrs. David E.S. Marvin Mrs. Marjorie Acker Mrs. Vivian Fountain Mr. Richard J. Mertes Mr. Frank Addivinola Franklin Flooring, Inc Mr. James Moretz Mr. Frank Altiere III Ms. Nancy Sabol Frantz Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Morgan, Jr. Major Arthur G. Gaetjens AMVETS Ladies Aux. #51 Mr. Frederick H. Nusbickel Mr. Christopher J. Gerdes AMVETS Post #6 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald O'Dell Gold Star Wives of America AMVETS, Dept. of PA Mr. Robert S. Olszewski Mrs. Maryann Good O'Rourke and Sons, Inc. Service Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John S. Grady Ms. Lokendra Patel Ms. Katie G. Anderson Great Council of MD Mr. & Mrs. Lanny R. Patten Mr. & Mrs. Bernard E. Berlinger, Jr. Mr. Jeffrey Green Ms. Jacqueline Kamm Bigelow Ms. Bethany Griesdorn Philadelphia Continental Chapter, SAR Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Black Ms. Lynda Groh Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust Mrs. Bonnie Baird Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Gruici Ply-Mar Swim Club Mr. T. Braccialarghe Mrs. Vincent J. Guarino Mr. Jason Raia Professor Shiv K. Gupta Mr. & Mrs. Jason A. Breeden Mrs. Ingeborg D. Ratcliff Mrs. Martha Rogers Haas Mr. John M. Briggs Ms. Jill Ruggiero Ms. Stacey Han Mrs. Sally Brinton Ms. Patricia Santelle Ms. Cecil W. Hannaford Mr. Alan D. Savitz Mr. Brent Bussell Mr. Frank Hardie Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schlichter Mr. Francis R. Carroll Mrs. Kristine Harper Mrs. Meredith K. Caskie Mrs. Mary Hart Miss Jonell E. Schlund Ms. Renee Cavanaugh Dr. & Mrs. Jerome Heard Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Scollin Chequaga Tribe #201 IORM Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hickey Mr. Eyal Shapira Mr. and Mrs. Hal Cochran Ms. Elizabeth Holmes Mrs. Nancy D. Shill Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Colon Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Holt Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Sies Cornplanter Tribe #61 IORM Mr. Michael Horowitz Ms. Jaclyn Singer Mr. & Mrs. Hal Daub Mr. Donald L. Hoskins Ms. Ana Maria Sosa Improved Order of Red Men DAVA, Unit #67 Valley Forge Patriot Mr. & Mrs. Edward Diamond Inspire Energy Holdings Ms. Sheryl Jean $50-$99 Mr. Thomas J. Diedrich Mr. & Mrs. M. R. Johnson Mr. Anthony R. Dipietro Mr. Gene Stern Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Johnson Ms. Dottie D'Onofrio Mr. and Mrs. Russell K. Stokes, Jr. Mr. Allen Jolles COL & Mrs. Harry V. Dutchyshyn, Mr. & Mrs. Jason C. Sugalski The Hon. Warren Kampf USA (Ret) Mr. Henry T. Swigert Ms. Margaret Kott Mr. & Mrs. Randall Dykstra Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Thomas Ms. Debra Kull Elite Coach Mr. & Mrs Darren Thornberry Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kunkle Mr. and Mrs. Dean W. Elson Mr. Lou Tobia Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lancaster Ms. Jane B. Evans Mrs. Tyra Treadway Mr. Charles Laser Exelon Corporation Mrs. Margaret Truax Dr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Feulner, Jr. Ms. Kay E. Ledoux Mr. & Mrs. William G.L. Turner Freedoms Foundation Volunteer Mr. Samuel Leech VFW Post 1754 Chapters Mr. & Mrs. Leon L. Levy Mr. & Mrs. Clark W. Waring Bay State Chapter Mrs. Mary M. Logasa Mary Ball Washington Chapter Mr. Ed Washchilla Ms. Janet Luneau Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fiddler Mr. Thomas Weikert Ms. Rose Anne Mangarella Mr. & Mrs. Ralph P. Fiore Ms. Carolyn Willard Miss Pauline F. Maras Ms. L. Dean Forman Mr. C. James Williams III
16 FREEDOMS FOUNDATION DONORS (cont’d)
Valley Forge Patriot (Cont’d) Valley Forge Patriot (Cont’d) Friend of Freedom
$50-$99 $50-$99 $1 to $49 Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey D. Wilson Mr. Joseph Kirlin 143 Donors Mrs. Marilyn A. Wright Mr. Hans Krucke Col. and Mrs. Richard J. Wright Ms. Evelyn Mair In-Kind Gifts Mr. & Mrs. Tongxin Xie Mr. Dana E. Manigold Dr. Danielle Allen Your Part-Time Controller, LLC Mr. Brad Marz Friends of the Medal of Honor Grove Ms. Agnes Zimmerman Mr. & Mrs. Blaine McCulloh Mr. Christopher Rothey* Mrs. Denise Anderson Ms. Marcela H. McKenna Dr. Rogers Smith* Mr. & Mrs. Eugene R. Bavis Mrs. Carolyn McNeal Mr. Jack Tomarchio Mrs. Maybelle Bishop Dr. Lee Mountain Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Troutman Mr. Richard D. Brown Ms. Mary Munson Valley Forge Catering Ms. Teresa Buchta Mr. & Mrs. Charles Neff Mr. & Mrs. Michael Budzynski Mr. Pierre Nzokizwa Mr. Charles G. Butts, Jr. Mr. Mark Openshaw Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge is LTC & Mrs. Jerome C. Casey, USA (Ret) Mr. Mark Paloolian most grateful for the support received Mr. and Dr. Edward and Janet Castellini Mr. & Mrs. B.W. Perkins from our donors. While every effort has Mrs. Tammi Cavanaugh Schroeder Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Peters been made to correctly identify donors, please accept our apologies if your Mr. David Chaffin Mrs. Aimee Piacitelli name or organization has been mis- Chase Investment Counsel Corporation Mr. Scott Piper spelled or omitted. If you call the Devel- Mrs. Barbara Chimicles Pirtle Construction opment Office at 610-933-8825, ext. 210 Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell A. Ciccarello Mr. Don M. Powers we will gladly correct our records. Dr. & Mrs. Alan J. Conrad Ms. Ruthie Ratchford Mr. John B. Curcio Ms. Maryjo Reed If you would like to learn more about DAV Aux., Dept. of Oregon Mr. & Mrs. Durel Reid how to contribute to Freedoms Founda- DAVA #22 Marquette Mr. Larry Robbins tion at Valley Forge and our programs, please call 610-933-8825 ext. 210 or visit DAVA, NE Mr. Robert T. Rosato our website at: Ms. Ouida W. Dickey Mr. Roger Rucker www.freedomsfoundation.org. Mr. J. William Ditter, Jr. Dr. Borje O. Saxberg Mrs. Dana Dougherty Dr. Edward M. Scahill The official registration and financial Ms. Virginia M. Douglas Ms. Barbara G. Schanzle information of Freedoms Foundation at Mr. Kevin Ferris Mr. Blair W. Schoeb Valley Forge may be obtained from the Mrs. Laura Forde Ms. Carol Shipley Pennsylvania Department of State by Mr. Wilbur B. Frable Mr. Arun Skaria calling toll free within Pennsylvania, 800- 732-0999. Registration does not imply Mr. & Mrs. Michael Galante Ms. Rebecca Smith endorsement. Mr. Joseph Garraty Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Spallone Ms. Julie Grigsby Mr. Jesse Stollings Mrs. Glena Haskin Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Sullivan THANK YOU CPT Will Hays, USN (Ret) Mr. John Taber Mrs. Elaine Hernandez Mr. Rheubin Taylor To our donors, partners, Jenior AMVETS Post 26 Mrs. Jennifer Tinghitella LTC Harry M. Jones Ms. Donna Trotto volunteers, and staff Mrs. Marion Judd Mr. David Vandyke Ms. Brenda E. Keener Mr. Mark Woodruff Mr. & Mrs. Gary Kennaley Mr. Laurence J. Wulker Mr. & Mrs. Robert Khatchadourian *Board Member Mr. & Mrs. John R. Kirkegaard
17 FINANCIALS (JULY 1, 2016—JUNE 30, 2017)
ASSETS LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Cash $ 246,680 Accrued Expenses $ 164,847 Accounts Receivable, Net 118,664 Deferred Revenue 46,788 Bequest Receivable, Net 20,077 Accounts Payable 166,005 Prepaid Expenses & Other Assets 82,978 Total Current Liabilities $ 377,640 Total Current Assets 468,399 LONG TERM LIABILITIES INVESTMENTS 10,435,822 Accrued Liabilities 95,117 Total Long-Term Liabilities 95,117 REAL ESTATE AND EQUIPMENT 2,624,594
Total Liabilities 472,757 BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL 273,783 TRUST
Total Assets 13,802,598 NET ASSETS Unrestricted $ 9,051,146 Temporarily Restricted 629,901 Permanently Restricted 3,648,794 Total Net Assets 13,329,841
Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 13,802,598
OPERATING REVENUE OPERATING EXPENSES
FREEDOMS FOUNDATION Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge|P.O. Box 67|Valley Forge, PA 19481
www.freedomsfoundation.org|610-933-8825