Annual Report Fiscal Year 2018/2019
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ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 ANAHEIM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018-2019 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE John Guastaferro, CFRE Executive Director Ed Munson Board President Munson & Associates Kim Chips Vice Chair Disneyland Resort Jeff Hunter Treasurer Kaiser Permanente Priscilla Martinez Secretary Anaheim Elementary School District David Bostwick Immediate Past President Merrill-Lynch William Taormina Board Chairman Emeritus CEO, Clean City, Inc. Orin Abrams The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Golf Course Stephen Faessel Anaheim City Council Member Lawrence Pasco City of Anaheim Michael Rubin Rutan & Tucker Stephen Sain Community Volunteer Bruce Solari Solari Enterprises, Inc. Gerald Solomon Samueli Foundation Sarah Alevizon Board Member Emeritus ANAHEIM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH PEOPLE, PARTNERSHIPS & PRIDE SINCE 1984 ANAHEIM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Since 1984, the Anaheim Community Foundation (ACF) has enriched the lives of Anaheim residents with its mission to build community through people, partnerships and pride. ACF assists in a multitude of areas, including: Championing community needs and improved outcomes Building the capacity of nonprofits through grants and collaboration Promoting philanthropy and volunteerism Providing community support, from youth program scholarships to senior emergency assistance During Fiscal Year 2018-2019, the Anaheim Community Foundation continued to provide the means for people, organizations, and corporations in “Building Community through people, partnerships, and pride” in Anaheim. Under the direction of a volunteer Board of Directors from the Anaheim civic and business communities, the Foundation linked citizens who wanted to give with neighbors who are in need of assistance, thereby enriching the community’s charitable spirit. Since its 1984 incorporation, the Foundation has continued to expand and provide leadership to meet community needs. The Anaheim Community Foundation Board of Directors continued to offer a well-managed non-profit organization that acts as a community vehicle for accepting donations of property, money, or securities from individuals, organizations, and corporations. All contributions are returned to the community. Managing assets averaging $1.5 million this fiscal year, the Foundation received $675,000 in donations and provided $335,000 in support to enhance programs and services that met human needs and aided local groups. ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A RESULT OF ITS LEADERSHIP AND REPUTATION FOR SOUND FISCAL MANAGEMENT, THE FOUNDATION’S ROLE AS A COMMUNITY ASSET CONTINUED IN FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019. Helping Hands Grant Program $60,000 in assistance was awarded to 37 local service organizations through the Helping Hands grant program. Helping Hands focuses on assisting community programs that improve arts and culture, youth and senior programs, community resources and emergency assistance. Funds were made possible by community donations, proceeds from the 2018 Kicks for a Cause event, and matching gifts from Samueli Foundation and Disneyland Resort. The Anaheim Hive In this fiscal year, the Anaheim Community Foundation also launched “The Anaheim Hive,” a partnership with the Samueli Foundation. This innovative shared workspace is designed to build the capacity of nonprofits and strengthen collective impact. As a hub for nonprofits, The Anaheim Hive is a place to meet, work, and collaborate, featuring common area desks, workstations, offices, conference meeting space, WiFi, and many other useful amenities. The Anaheim Hive promotes opportunities for trainings and collaboration among the nonprofit community. To learn more, visit anaheimcf.org/the- hive. Youth Scholarships The ACF was able to continue this important program in thanks to major funding from the Disneyland Resort, D.E.V.O.T.E., and donations from individuals and businesses. Over 400 youth received financial support to attend a recreational class or camp during all four sessions. Anaheim Transportation Center For over a decade, funds raised at the City of Anaheim Transportation Fair/Chili Cook- off have benefitted the ACF programs at Oak Canyon Nature Center. CREATING A CARING COMMUNITY Giving to the Anaheim Community Foundation allowed donors the opportunity to make a difference, be remembered, and enrich the quality of life in our community now and in the future. The Anaheim Community Foundation served as a charitable channel through which worthwhile programs including arts and culture, environmental/nature, gang-drug prevention and interventions, youth programs, human service/emergency assistance, senior programs, therapeutic programs, library, and scholarships were supported. During Fiscal Year 2018-2019 the Foundation actively sought funds from the following sources: ACF Helping Hands Donor Program Individual donations of cash, real and personal property, or land/securities Corporate/Organization donations Employee Payroll Deduction/Contribution Plans Gifts in memory of family or friends Bequests in a will or trust Designation as a life insurance beneficiary Establishment of charitable trusts Establishment of endowment funds In-kind donation of service PROGRAM NARRATIVES 2018/19 COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM FUNDS YOUTH PROGRAMS Ballet Folklorico Dance Program The Project S.A.Y. (Support Anaheim’s Youth) Folklorico and Cultural Dance Program provides youth with an opportunity to learn about and strengthen the cultural heritage and rich history of Mexican folk dance. Youth dancers perform in monthly events including the OC Fair, Miraloma Park & Family Resource Center, GOALS Academy, Project S.A.Y. Graduation Ceremony, CHOC Hospital Talent Show, Dia de Los Muertos, Dia del Nino, Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Anaheim Children’s Festival, events at Sycamore and South Junior High Schools, the Illumination Foundation Carnival for Kids, and various other community events. Your support helped offset the cost of dance costumes, shoes and shoe repair, and general supplies. Community Service Volunteers/VolunTeen Recognition The 41st annual Volunteer Recognition Event “Anaheim Royalty” was held on Wednesday March 13th at the City National Grove of Anaheim. Over 500 individual City of Anaheim volunteers were recognized for their valued support, including those from Fire & Rescue, Police, and Community Services programs and facilities during the 2018 calendar year. Also recognized were contributors from local corporations and service clubs, including the Anaheim Arts Council, Anaheim Public Library Foundation, Anaheim Public Works Transportation Center, Anaheim Senior Citizen’s Club, City of Anaheim Employees, Disneyland Resort, Disney VoluntEARS, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Friends of the Canyon Hills Library, Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim, L-3 IEC and Employees, Republic Services, and SA Recycling. The summer 2018 VolunTEEN program had 142 active teens volunteering throughout the City and contributing 5,200 hours of service. Sites included the Miraloma Family Resource Center, Pearson Park Amphitheatre, Oak Canyon Nature Center’s O.A.K.S. Summer Day Camp, East Anaheim Gymnasium, Anaheim City Hall, S.T.A.R.S., and the Tiny Tots Program. Downtown Anaheim & West Anaheim Youth Centers Events and Programs The Downtown and West Anaheim Youth Centers continued to provide a variety of activities for its youth members. The Foundation managed funding of $12,076, which was used to help offset recreation activities, field trips, and special event supply costs that enabled the program to serve over 1,000 youth. Contributions of $1,000 were received from the Employee Giving Campaigns. Project SAY (Support Anaheim’s Youth) Youth Development Project S.A.Y. is the City of Anaheim’s Youth Development Program and uses a combination of outreach, recreation, sports, academic support, and individualized guidance to engage junior high and high school-age youth in positive and constructive activities that help them develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for their successful transition to adulthood. Over 24,000 Project S.A.Y. outreach and guidance contacts to at-risk youth and their families were made this past year. The Foundation managed funding that provided 850 youth with the opportunity to participate in twelve Youth Leadership Conferences, twenty-two educational workshops, multiple field trips to local museums and theaters, and many hiking activities. Tiny Tots Academy The Tiny Tots Academy provides a nurturing educational environment for children to acquire the skills necessary for kindergarten by providing hands-on experiences inside and outside the classroom. The program assists children in their emotion, social, and intellectual development so they may fulfill their own potential. The Foundation managed $3,238 in support with $926 received from the Employee Giving Campaign and $2,312 generated through fundraising efforts. Youth Park Playground Programs With $96,312 of Foundation managed support, youth programs continued to provide free after school activities and homework help through the S.T.A.R.S. program, special events, and the “Fun on Wheels” mobile recreation programs to the Anaheim Community. Over 80,000 children participated in these programs this past year. Youth Scholarships for Recreation and Personal Enrichment Programs During this fiscal year, the Foundation provided 433 recreational youth scholarships totaling $22,813 to families who met residency and income criteria. Of this amount, $5000 was dedicated to teens in the community through Project Say programming. Thanks