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2018-2019 Annual Report Letter from the Executive Director the Ann Richards School Foundation Dear Supporter, Makes It Possible for Our Girls To nn Richards School Foundation IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ANN RICHARDS SCHOOL FOR YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS 2018-2019 Annual Report Letter from the Executive Director The Ann Richards School Foundation Dear Supporter, makes it possible for our girls to: Governor Ann Richards dedicated herself to breaking down ★ Visit colleges in every grade so each student can find barriers and creating opportunities for women to fully her best fit participate in education, career, and community. ★ Combine creative and critical thinking skills to create solutions to community problems Carrying on her legacy and leadership, and with your help, ★ Apply STEM academics and Maker-skills to real-world we are empowering students at the Ann Richards School for experiences Young Women Leaders to be groundbreaking women and to make their mark on the world. ★ Build resiliency and confidence by experiencing success, setbacks and failure through project-based learning Thank you for investing in our young women’s academic successes, college dreams, and bright futures. Jennifer Long, Executive Director Ann Richards School Foundation ANN RICHARDS SCHOOL FOR YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS IMPACT 100% accepted to college 65% first in their families to graduate from college 55% pursuing STEM majors in college #19 in Texas and #137 nationally by US News & World Report 137th most challenging high school in the nation by The Washington Post #2 in Austin and #33 in Texas by the Texas School Guide Statement of Financial Position for Fiscal Year 2019 FY 2019 Operating Revenues September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019 ASSETS Contributions $ 518,108 47% Current Assets $ 5,802,569 Fixed Assets 6,635 Special Events $ 388,864 36% Restricted Investments 1,679,371 47% 36% TOTAL Corporate and TOTAL ASSETS $ 7,488,575 $1,093,380 Foundation Grants $ 240,602 22% LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Investment Income ($ 70,159) - 6% Current Liabilities Other Income $ 15,965 1% Accounts Payable $ 26,043 1% 22% - 6% Accrued Payroll 17,489 Total Liabilities $ 43,532 Net Assets FY 2019 Functional Expenses Without Donor Restrictions Undesignated $ 555,365 Designated by Board for Endowment 4,720,272 Program $ 722,704 70% $ 5,275,637 With Donor Restrictions 70% 20% Fundraising $ 211,227 20% Perpetual in Nature for Endowment $ 1,504,305 Purpose Restrictions 665,101 TOTAL Administrative $ 99,124 10% $ 2,169,406 $1,033,055 Total Net Assets $ 7,445,043 10% TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 7,488,575 Complete audited financial statements available at www.annrichardsschool.org/foundation/our-impact The only reason I am the Litzy I am today is Thank You to Our Donors Governor’s Council Members Brenda Salazar Protea because of the Ann Richards School, and I know Anna Sanchez Rachael and Ben Jennifer and Daniel Ahearn Marina Sifuentes Vaughan Foundation other students feel the same way. 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