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Dear Friends of the Community Foundation, Signs of It is impossible, even when things sometimes still seem bleak with the economy, Community unemployment, homelessness and other challenges, not to see and feel the signs of community strength that have far-reaching and deep impact in Frederick County. Using the Community Foundation to direct and facilitate their charitable giving, Strength thousands of generous donors gave just over $5.1 million in FY2016, with most gifts added to our existing endowment that spends 5 percent of the annual market value, translating to more than $5.6 million in grants and scholarships. This is a sign of a strong community with its energy directed towards the future. CONTENTS A future always has a past, and the past includes 30 years of service to Frederick 6 Making Our Community Better County by the Community Foundation. Founded in 1986 by Donald C. Linton, CPA, W. Jerome Offutt, Esq., and Charles V. Main, City of Frederick Police Chief, this 10 Caring for People organization has grown into a recognized community leader that is not just reactive 16 Learning Without Limits to community needs, but proactive in its efforts to keep Frederick County strong 22 Connecting People Via the Arts and viable. We are proud of reaching this anniversary, but we know that without the 26 Preserving Frederick County collective strength and generosity of the community, the accomplishments would be far less. 28 Supporting Agriculture and Animals The signs that Frederick County is indeed strong are many. Through grants and 31 How to Apply for a Grant scholarships, our community was made better, all ages were cared for, youth and 33 Scholarships students had opportunities to learn without limits, people were connected via the 36 Scholarship Success Profiles arts, the County’s history was preserved, our surroundings were improved through environmental initiatives, and agriculture and animal welfare was supported. These 37 How to Apply for a Scholarship signs – visible everywhere we go – clearly state the caring strength of Frederick 38 Cornerstone Society County citizens. 41 Professional Advisor Council As we celebrate what has been achieved not only in FY2016, but over the last 30 42 FY2016 Committees years, we thank you for your continued support and the trust you have placed in the 43 Community Foundation Funds Community Foundation to turn your charitable gifts into a stronger, more vibrant community. It is For Good. Forever. For Frederick County. 71 How to Start Your Own Fund 76 Fund Performance 77 Financial Highlights 78 Types of Funds Debra S. Borden, Esq. Tod P. Salisbury, Esq. Elizabeth Y. Day Immediate Past Chairman, Chairman, 2016-2017 President and CEO 80 FY2016 Sponsors 2015-2016 The Community Foundation Elizabeth Y. Day, President and CEO Nancy Williford, Accounting and Technology Associate [email protected] [email protected] Gail Fitzgerald, CPA, CGMA, Chief Financial Officer Dezirae Farrell, Accounting Associate STAFF [email protected] [email protected] Laura McCullough, Director of Philanthropic Services Elena Joos, Philanthropic Services Associate [email protected] [email protected] Joyce Summers, Director of Marketing and Becki DeLauter, Grants and Scholarships Communications Administrator [email protected] [email protected] Pilar Olivo, Director of Community Impact Lena Laug, Administrative Associate [email protected] [email protected] 2015-2016 Tonyia Miller, Executive Assistant [email protected] BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Cornelius Ryan Fay III Gregory Powell, Ph.D. Retired Principal Debra S. Borden, Esq. Hood College Powell Management Resources Chairman Associate General Counsel Harry George, III Gary L. Rollins Maryland-National Capital Park and Retired Owner and CEO Planning Commission Hughes Network Systems Gary L. Rollins Funeral Home Tod P. Salisbury, Esq. Amaris M. Little, DDS Nancy Motter Thrasher First Vice-Chairman Dentist President Retired Attorney Life Smiles Dental Enhancement Center CBF Business Solutions, Inc. Kevin R. Hessler, CPA Ted Luck Daniel K. Tregoning, Esq. Second Vice-Chairman Retired Law Office of Daniel K. Tregoning, P.C. Principal Hood College LSWG CPAs Barbara K. Walker, CPA Thomas E. Lynch, III, Esq. Partner Joanne R. McCoy Principal MKS&H S TRUSTEES EMERITUS, Secretary Miles & Stockbridge President C. Matt Wiley LEFT TO RIGHT // Charles V. Main, McCoy Media Group Mark A. Mayer, CFP Retired Donald C. Linton, CPA, and W. Jerome Senior Vice President of Investments Bechtel Corporation Offutt, Esq. This honor was conferred upon Dale T. Summers The Will Group at Merrill Lynch Treasurer these three men for their selfless dedication, Executive Vice President/COO Shabri G. Moore, M.S., CFP, AIF extraordinary vision, and exemplary service Woodsboro Bank President to the Community Foundation. Moore Wealth, Inc. Cynthia S. Palmer Immediate Past Chairman Commercial Relationship Manager Sandy Spring Bank TRUSTEES William “Bill” Blakeslee Retired Town of Thurmont MISSION STATEMENT The Community Foundation of Frederick County Colleen Chidester Vice President, Business Services Officer The Community Foundation is dedicated to connecting people 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701 Phone 301-695-7660 u Fax 301-695-7775 BB&T who care with causes that matter to enrich the quality of life in Frederick County now and for future generations [email protected] u www.FrederickCountyGives.org Stacey L. Collins Vice President, Client and Community Relations PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Michael Cumberland Vice President Keller Stonebraker Insurance, Inc. ne of the biggest signs of Ocommunity strength was the distribution of more than $4.8 million in grants during GRANTS FY2016. Grants were made possible by generous donors through unrestricted, donor- advised, designated, field of interest, agency, and fiscal agency funds. The following pages are a sampling of the grants provided that supported a multitude of programs managed by local nonprofits. From the arts to historic preservation, agriculture to animal welfare, health and human services to elder care, the commitment of donors and nonprofit staffs to “make our community better” grows stronger every year. n Making Our Community Better - $994,223 Civic and cultural organizations Faith-based organizations Community services n Caring for People - $2,592,264 Elder care services Health and human services $ Strategic funding for basic human needs Strategic funding for health care . n Learning Without Limits - $1,004,073 48 Educational programs Youth programs and projects million Strategic funding for children and youth in FY2016 grants n Connecting People Via the Arts - $54,690 n Preserving Frederick County - $81,000 Environment u Michael Cumberland, 2016-2017 President of Rotary Club of Frederick, Historic Preservation and Elizabeth Chung, Executive Director of Asian American Center, represent two Frederick County nonprofits that are “making our community n Supporting Agriculture and Animals - $79,617 better” through volunteer projects that enrich people’s lives and advocacy Agriculture services for minorities and immigrants. Animal welfare 6 The Community Foundation of Frederick County 30th Annual Report to the Community 7 GRANTS 1 1 To address health and food security in public housing communities in Frederick, The 5 Housing Authority of the City of Frederick received a grant from The Don Doughty and Linda Moran Fund to help expand the community gardens for the residents of Lucas Village and Carver Apartments. 2 A grant from unrestricted funds provided a security buzzer system for Literacy Council of Frederick’s renovated office space. The organization reported a continual increase in demand for services, and the expanded security allowed tutors to admit clients into the building from the second floor. Pictured is a class of adult learners and volunteer tutors. 3 The Frederick County 5 Students at Lincoln Elementary school were fitted with helmets and provided icycleb Association of Realtors safety training. A grant from The Frederick Keys Care Fund supported the event. Charitable Community Fund presented a grant to 6 One of Care Net Pregnancy Center of Frederick’s community services helped Blessings in a Backpack families obtain car seats for their children when they could not afford one, or when in support of its efforts to a booster seat was needed for an older child as required by law. A grant from 6 provide weekend meals to unrestricted funds helped Care Net reach its goal of providing 100 seats this year. more than 1,300 elementary school children in Frederick County Public schools. 4 The Sgt. David J. Smith Memorial Fund gave a grant to Operation Second Chance that purchased an all-terrain power chair for a veteran 2 who lost an arm and a leg in a grenade attack while 7 on patrol near Baghdad, 4 Iraq. The veteran can now 7 The Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company received navigate grass and other a grant from The Charles Lee Dalton, Jr. and terrain and enjoy outdoor Emmaline Elizabeth Dalton Memorial Fund to assist time with his family. with the purchase of an all-terrain vehicle, enabling the Fire Company to better respond to remote rescues. 8 Second Chances Garage is passionate about helping those in need, and assisted individuals and families with transportation through a refurbished