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HURRICANE SANDY NEW JERSEY RELIEF FUND DONOR REPORT CONTENTS 1 Message from First Lady Mary Pat Christie 2 Relief Fund Milestones 4 Fund Finances 4 Fundraising Analysis 5 Grant Distribution Analysis 6 Relief Fund Impact 8 Grant Highlights 9 Who Did Your Gift Support? REMEMBERING HURRICANE SANDY $32 BILLION in damages sustained 127 miles of New Jersey by New Jersey coastline impacted by Hurricane Sandy 346,000 400,000 housing units businesses impacted damaged causing nearly $2B 9 New Jersey counties statewide in commercial loss deemed highly impacted by federal agencies: Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, $25 2.7 MILLION MILLION Monmouth, Ocean and Union Counties in damages to people and New Jersey schools 1,000 schools were left without power 8.9 MILLION people $6.92 living in New Jersey in 2012 BILLION awarded by federal departments to New Jersey for Sandy recovery as of October 2015 Figures from New Jersey Office of Recovery and Rebuilding Press Release, November 2012. MESSAGE FROM FIRST LADY MARY PAT CHRISTIE DEAR FRIEND, Hurricane Sandy brought destruction on a scale never before seen to the doorsteps of New Jersey’s “ Our objective went beyond families, businesses and communities. Chris and I knew we had to act, and so—with guidance the collection and distribution and input from fellow funders and organizations experienced in disaster relief and response—the of philanthropic dollars. The Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund was formed. Founding and chairing a nonprofit focused on Relief Fund endeavored to recovery from a natural disaster was not something I had ever anticipated having to do, but it has be a committed partner, been one of the most significant experiences I’ve had as First Lady of the great State of New Jersey. empathetic ear and an advocate for the communities As a funder of New Jersey’s long-term recovery from Hurricane Sandy, our objective went beyond the and residents navigating collection and distribution of philanthropic dollars. The Relief Fund endeavored to be a committed a path forward.” partner, an empathetic ear, and an advocate for the communities and residents navigating a path forward. The following report describes our experiences and insights meeting recovery challenges, raising funds, and awarding grants. In sharing our story, we hope to recount the obstacles we faced and illuminate the lessons we learned with the ultimate goal of helping similar organizations deliver effective relief. As Chair of the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund, I’d like to thank you for standing with us. Whether you volunteered to rebuild a family’s home, made a donation to our mission, or brought awareness to the ongoing rebuilding efforts, your compassion has been invaluable for the thousands of residents who found themselves in need of kindness, support and a helping hand in the wake of Sandy. While I hope to never see a storm of this magnitude again, the outpouring of aid and the displays of solidarity I’ve witnessed since October 2012 give me both confidence and comfort in the strength of our State’s resolve and in the resilient spirit of my fellow New Jerseyans. Proud to be a New Jerseyan, Mary Pat Christie First Lady of New Jersey Chair, Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund 2 MILESTONES MADE POSSIBLE WITH YOUR SUPPORT 10.29.2012 07.2013 10.29.2013 Hurricane Sandy destroyed Accepted a $4.5 million donation — One year after Sandy, the Relief Fund raised homes and businesses leaving from the United Arab Emirates to $38 million, allocated $25 million and millions without power. help 30 public schools repair and partnered with 80+ nonprofits. It was estimated by state enhance technological equipment. — Organized Sandy Service Day: Mobilizing officials that Sandy will cost Accepted $1 million donation from 3,000 volunteers for two days of service New Jersey $32 billion. Honorary Board Member Jon Bon Jovi. in communities impacted by Sandy. 03.2013 First $1 million in grants awarded to six 05.2013 county-based long $10 million awarded term recovery groups. to 45 nonprofits. 11.2012 09.2013 05.2014 The Relief Fund announced its $1.1 million awarded to $774,000 awarded Honorary Advisory Board including; six nonprofits. to three nonprofits. US Senator Bill Bradley, Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, John Hess, Kelly Ripa, Kevin Jonas, Bono, Dr. Oz & Brian Williams. 01.2014 Attended Kickoff to Rebuild, 06.2013 10.2013 a Super Bowl-sanctioned National Dine Out Day: Convened first Grantee event. The Governor and First Over 2,000 restaurants Summit bringing together 75 Lady helped move a Sandy- across the country donated Relief Fund partners to discuss affected family into their new a percentage of sales recovery efforts and promote home constructed with to the Relief Fund. collaboration. Relief Fund grant dollars. 3 MILESTONES MADE POSSIBLE WITH YOUR SUPPORT 06.2014 — Cohosted Sandy Trauma & Resilience Conference with Robert Wood Johnson Foundation convening 50 mental 09.2014 06.16.2015 health & recovery professionals. Hosted Monmouth County Convened final Grantee Summit — Welcomed home the first two Nonprofit Builders Meeting focused on capacity-building, donor families that participated in to promote partnerships engagement and sustainability to equip the Union Beach modular and streamline the Relief Fund partners with the reources home project. construction process. and tools needed to continue their work. 07.2014 10.29.2015 $7.3 million awarded — $37.8 million distributed to 109 nonprofits. to 27 nonprofits. — Hosted a Partner Appreciation Reception to recognize the impact YOU’VE made in New Jersey. 07.2014 10.29.2014 06.2015 - 10.2015 Opened the Sandy Housing — Two years after Sandy, the Relief Fund The Relief Fund is is recognized for its Recovery Resource Center raised $40 million, allocated $37.2 million partnership and support by Habitat for and its mobile office and partnered with 106 nonprofits. Humanity of Monmouth County, Preferred Winnebago providing — Organized Sandy Service Day: Urging Behavioral Health , United Way of Ocean housing counseling in volunteerism and raising awareness County, Affordable Housing Alliance, Monmouth & Ocean Counties. of the ongoing need in New Jersey. O.C.E.A.N. Inc. and St. Bernard Project. 4 FUND 95 CENTS of every FINANCES DOLLAR directed to programming. HSNJRF AUDITED FINANCIALS HSNJRF annually files required tax forms providing public disclosure and transparency of the organization’s operations and activities. Annual audits 95% Program Services are available to the public on our website www.sandynjrelieffund.org. November 2012 to 3% Fundraising June 2015 2% Management and Operations FUNDRAISING $41 MILLION raised from ANALYSIS 35,000 SUPPORTERS worldwide. WHO DONATED WHERE OUR DONORS ARE FROM 62% Corporations/Companies ($25.5M) 53% Other States ($21.8M) 14% Individuals ($5.8M) 11% Foreign Countries ($4.6M) 35% New Jersey ($14.5M) 10% Foundations ($3.9M) 3% Community Organizations* ($1.2M) 12% International ($4.7M) Corporations were by far our largest contributors, donating more Individuals and corporations located in New Jersey gave the most than $25.5 million and representing 62% of the total funds raised to help their neighbors recover from Sandy. In a show of solidarity, by the Relief Fund. Corporate philanthropy has become a central generous donors from all 50 states and 25 countries contributed component to disaster response, credited with large donations, to the Relief Fund’s efforts. relevant in-kind contributions and increased awareness of social responsibility. 5 GRANT $37.8 MILLION distributed to DISTRIBUTION 109 NONPROFIT organizations. ANALYSIS $37.8M WHEN WE GAVE $36.0M $32.9M Our approach to grantmaking was guided by our commitment to meeting New Jersey’s long-term recovery needs. HSNJRF $27.3M managed six grant cycles making its first grants in March 2013 $24.9M and distributing all funds by December 2015. $18.3M $14.2M $6.0M 0 $1.0M December April August December April August December April August December 2012 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015 WHERE WE GAVE HOW WE DISTRIBUTED DONATIONS 5% Other Counties ($1.9M) 51% Housing Assistance $19.2M 8% Bergen ($2.9M) 3% Essex ($966K) 16% Long Term Recovery Groups $6.2M 4% Hudson ($1.5M) 1% Union ($564K) $5M 5% Middlesex ($2M) 13% Mental Health & Social Services 28% Monmouth ($10.6M) 12% Education $4.5M 36% Ocean ($13.4M) 5% Legal/Financial Counseling $1.7M 8% Atlantic ($3.1M) 3% Economic Development $1.2M 2% Cape May ($879K) Housing assistance was, and continues to be, the most significant need across the state. Thousands of homeowners have encountered Federal and State agencies declared Monmouth and Ocean construction delays, rebuilding complications and an average gap Counties to be the two most-impacted counties. Accordingly, of $35,000 or more between costs associated with compliance and they received the most support from the Relief Fund. available resources. 6 RELIEF FUND IMPACT ON NEW JERSEY 82 LIFTS OR RAMPS Installed HOUSING 2,265 HOME REPAIRS & Reconstructions Completed SOCIAL 3,060 2,300 SERVICES HOUSEHOLDS CHILDREN Provided Mental Received Counseling Health Support & Emotional Support Services 1,127 SMALL BUSINESSES ECONOMIC Provided Loans ASSISTANCE 31,275 RESIDENTS Received Financial Counseling 7 Your Dollars Made a Difference in the Lives of Over250,000 New Jerseyans. 127,500 80,500 VOLUNTEERS MOBILIZED NEW JERSEYANS Assisted with Unmet Needs (including rent, utilities, appliances, furniture and more) 2.5 MILLION PEOPLE 26,000 MEALS Received Disaster Case Management Services Delivered 2,050 20,473 CLIENTS STUDENTS Assisted with Legal Counseling in 30 Schools Benefited from Technological Enhancements Figures represent impact as of December 2015. 8 Each of our grantees is worthy of high praise for their commitment day in GRANT and day out. This section features programs that warrant particular merit HIGHLIGHTS due to their innovation, high impact and potential to be replicated.
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