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2019 ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD PRESIDENT and EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT VICE CHAIRS John A. Catsimatidis Robert J. McGuire Dear Friends, PRESIDENT The publication of the 2019 Annual Report occurs during the nationwide David J. Arena Covid-19 emergency which has deeply affected us all. Reflecting on PAL’s wonderful accomplishments of 2019 gives us reason for optimism that as HONORARY PRESIDENT we grapple with, and emerge from this pandemic, you have an institution Comm. Dermot F. Shea you can rely upon to help restore the youth and our communities to be healthy, and thriving. We feel strongly that once this medical crisis abates, VICE PRESIDENTS Richard A. Bernstein our youth will need us more than ever. Daniel Rose I hope this Annual Report gives you a taste of the unique and critical SECRETARY collaboration we have with the NYPD, and how it serves our youth and Charles A. Stillman, Esq. communities so well. I also hope you will observe how we go into some of the city’s most underserved communities, and create recreational and Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE learning experiences for children in need. PAL has been in existence for Christopher L. Canty over a century. The grit and resilience of our organization has allowed us Tony Danza Steven Fisher to endure the flu pandemic of 1918; the Great Depression; a New York Lisa M. Friel City fiscal crisis; the tragedies of September 11th; and Hurricane Sandy. John R. Greed We are prepared to endure the current crisis, and emerge stronger and Maurice R. Greenberg even more committed to our families and communities. Hon. Barbara S. Jones (ret.) Stephen E. Kaufman, Esq. We ask you to join us in reflecting on 2019, when nearly 20,000 young I. Dolly Lenz Paul J. Lountzis people in need throughout the five boroughs were cared for, mentored, Patrick J. Lynch and inspired by the work of the PAL. You will see that we educated our Donna H. MacPhee youth, and expanded their horizons with knowledge, and travel. We Danielle Maged increased their physical activity; improved their emotional health; and Stacey Hadash McDonell inspired them to higher education. We helped them form bonds between Mitchell B. Modell police and communities in creative and lasting ways. Police and neighbor- Robert P. Morgenthau Bruce E. Mosler hood youth sang together, played sports together, read books together, Ronald O. Perelman and formed meaningful relationships. Police Commissioner Dermot Shea Vincent F. Pitta, Esq and NYPD’s commitment to Community Policing, along with the lead- Lucida Plummer ership of PAL’s Board of Directors, has lifted PAL to new heights. Our Howard J. Rubenstein talented and dedicated staff, along with thousands of supporters and Mitchell E. Rudin volunteers, have allowed us to provide the opportunities for success our Bart M. Schwartz, Esq Eric P. Sheinberg young people so richly deserve. Thank you for your continued interest Mark Simone and commitment in our noble cause. Philip Suarez John Zeiler Sincerely, IN MEMORIAM Robert M. Morgenthau Chairman, 1963-2019 ___________________ David Arena Frederick J. Watts EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR President Executive Director Frederick J. Watts 100% ACCEPTED INTO COLLEGE The rate of acceptance for PAL’s College PAL PAL Accesss Program participants who applied OUTCOMES for college is more than 20% higher than the IMPACT national rate. 96% OF JUVENILE JUSTICE YOUTH 8 OF 10 MIDDLE SCHOOLERS 99% 95% SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE PROBATION IMPROVE LEADERSHIP SKILLS of After-School of participants who Participants of PAL Youth Link, an Research shows that adolescent parents are confident had interactions with alternative-to-incarceration program, NYPD officers during the leadership skills development about their child’s complete probation and exit the juvenile safety while at PAL program report positive improves test scores and enrich interactions with them justice system at a much higher rate than students’ academic growth, the 57% citywide figure. self-esteem, and self-confidence. BRIDGING THE SAY PAL 90% OVER 4,000 NYC YOUTH GAP BETWEEN 91% MAKES IT SAFER TO of participants 95% PLAY IN PAL LEAGUES AND THE POLICE & would recommend of teens feel safe PLAY OUTDOORS PLAYSTREETS program TOURNAMENTS at the PAL Teen Hub COMMUNITIES to friends and PAL continues to provide thousands of For over 100 years, PAL PLAY- neighbors By providing the opportunity NYC youth organized sports experienc- for PAL Teen Center youth to STREETS continue to provide es, including Cops and Kids leagues in thousands of kids from the interact with police officers, 2019 basketball, softball, 84% say their outlook towards toughest city soccer, volleyball, the law enforce- neighborhoods and flag football. ment community a safe space for has improved. active play. Thousands 92% of teens received job training are better prepared to and placement in Summer avoid unhealthy OVER 2,000 LOW-INCOME KIDS OVER 1,500 LOW-INCOME YOUTH Youth Employment behaviors such as TAKE PART IN PAL WORKFORCE and Work Learn drugs and alcohol TAKE PART IN SUMMER CAMPS and Grow jobs DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 95% While children in other income of Afterschool parents groups learn basic skills during PAL helps close the job skills gap for say their children enjoy summer, low-income students’ low income and minority youth who at attending the program skills regress due to lack of access 26% have the highest rate of unemploy- to educational programs. ment of all demographic sectors. 100% OF PRE-K KIDS ARE READY 8 OF 10 AFTER SCHOOLERS “I am inspired by PAL’s commitment to helping young people cultivate tools to FOR KINDERGARTEN IMPROVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL While the U.S. Department of SKILLS improve both their own and their communities’ long-term well-being. The more Education finds 6 out of 10 kids ★ PAL can support our City’s young people, the fewer we will see in the vicious cycle unprepared for Kindergarten, all Social-emotional learning refers of arrest, prosecution and imprisonment making us a safer and healthier City.” 2019 Universal Pre-K students in to non-academic skills acquired PAL’s Early Childhood programs through the learning process that were deemed ready for school. can help bolster academic perfor- - Lucy Lang, Director of The Institute for Innovation in Prosecution mance and improve behavior. 10 program areas throughout NYC Financial highlights for year-ended PAL 19,221 youth and young adults ages 2-24 PAL December 31, 2019. Unaudited PROGRAM FINANCIALS Revenue ENROLLMENT 79% Government Contracts - $26,317 12% Contributions - $4,195 2% Rental Income and Fees - $599 Early 557 youth ages 2-5 Childhood 7 Head Start and Early Head Start 5% In-Kind Gifts - $1,629 programs in Brooklyn and Queens 2% Investments $607 Total Support - $33,347 5,966 youth ages 5-13 4,189 elementary school (K-5) After- Expenses School 36% Center Operations - $11,617 1,777 middle youth school (6-8) 36% Child Care - $11,959 2,486 youth ages 5-13 11% Teen Programs - $3,432 Summer 1,993 elementary youth (K-5) 4% Sports and Recreation - $1,346 Day Camp 493 middle school youth (6-8) 87% Total Program Services - $28,354 4% Development - $1,172 9% Management and General $3,082 1,698 youth ages 5-18 Playstreets Total Expense $32,608 Change in Net Assets $739 Sports & 4,260 youth ages 9-19 Assets Liabilities and Net Assets Recreation Cash and Cash Equivalents $2,623 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses $1,303 Investments 6,299 Accrued Salaries and Benefits 1,448 2,613 youth ages 13-19 Teen Center Due from Government Agencies 3,387 Advances from Government Agencies 2,773 Contributions and Accounts Receivable 486 Deferred Revenue 7,429 PAL 85 high school-aged youth CAP Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 395 Note Payable 112 SYEP Property, Plant and Equipment 14,183 Other Payables 60 1,192 young adults ages 14-24 Summer Youth Empoyment Total Assets $27,373 Total Liabilities $13,125 Program Work, Learn 240 high school-aged youth Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions $13,541 & Grow Net Assets With Donor Restrictions 707 Total Net Assets $14,248 124 youth ages 12-19 Vulnerable Youth Total Net Assets and Liabilities $27,373 * Amounts in 000’s “PAL kids are the future of our City and there is an enormous need to support and guide them PAL so they can thrive in a tough world. NYC kids need PAL and the people at PAL to encourage CONTRIBUTORS and stimulate them to be the best they can be.” - Paul Lountzis, Lountzis Asset Management, LLC Steven Fisher, Steve Forbes, John Catsimatidis, Steve Doocy, Brian Kilmeade, Juan Williams, Maria Bar- Mark Simone tiromo, Suzanne Scott, Harris Faulkner, Ainsley Earhardt, Jeanine Pirro, Shannon Bream, and Jesse Watters David J. Arena, Peter G. Riguardi Mayor Bill de Blasio Charles A. Stillman, Frederick J. Watts Robert M. Morgenthau, Lucinda Franks Ira A. Gomberg, Richard Bernstein, Mary Sliwa Paterson, John Catsimatidis, Morgenthau Martin E. Weisberg Margo Catsimatidis Anne C. Vladeck, Hon. Louis J. Freeh Daniel Rose, Robert J. McGuire, Ann Froman, Carmen Anderson, Lucy Gubernick, Ingrid Chung, Hon. Cyrus R. Vance Jr., Hon. Darcel D. Youth from the PAL Acting Program per- Raymond W. Kelly, Fred Wilpon Amelia Berstein, Jami Landi John Zeiler Clark, Hon. Madeline Singas form a musical number from Hamilton Joseph P. Sano, Dame Donna Anne Joseph Tranchina, Jonathan Mechanic, Letitia A. James, Lawrence Byrne Tony Danza, NYPD officers from the PAL Tony Danza, Treniece Johnson Vincent F. Pitta, Maria Bartiromo, Soloway Jay Badame Cops, Kids Chorus perform a ukulele duet Margo Catsimatidis 2019 CONTRIBUTORS 2019 CONTRIBUTORS $100,000 and up Mutual of America Life Insurance Josephine Lawrence Hopkins Philip Suarez Grandstand Sports & The Rockefeller Group, Inc. Diana T. Childress Lawrence Gubler John Catsimatidis / Company Foundation Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Memorabilia, Inc.