2017 ANNUAL REPORT Let Me Win
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2017 ANNUAL REPORT Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. - Special Olympics Athlete Oath 2 Special Olympics Delaware WHAT IS SPECIAL OLYMPICS? Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round sports training and competitions to more than 5 million athletes. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect worldwide. a message from the board president and executive director As we look back upon 2017, there is much of which to provide guidance to countries where communities are be proud for Special Olympics Delaware. In our forty- developing their programs and need the experience seventh year, we are serving more athletes than ever, and counsel of established programs. Special are in more schools than ever, and are making an even Olympics Delaware adopted Special Olympics Haiti as greater impact in the communities we serve. our international partner in support of helping them develop and grow their program for athletes who are Our area team structure is thriving, giving more underserved in that country. athletes the opportunity to compete in a variety of sports competitions and develop broader skills and Just as in sport training, our organizational strength friendships. Our athletes, coaches, and staff set the comes from the repeated actions of so many dedicated bar high in providing training and competition that volunteers who selflessly give of their time, talent, and challenges everyone who participates. energy. Each and every day, thousands of people across Delaware coach, guide, and mentor our athletes to 2017 saw our first Bridge Run to Acceptance over do their best no matter the sport or activity in which the Delaware Memorial Bridge, with first responders they participate. Whether through individual efforts, providing a tremendous outpouring of support in the corporate events, or community partnerships, our inaugural event. Law enforcement made sure that volunteers breathe life into Special Olympics Delaware runners and drivers were all safe and that the event every day. went smoothly. The runners raved about what a great event this was and vowed to return in 2018! We are truly grateful for the support, and look forward to continued growth to ensure that no athlete that As part of the mission of Special Olympics, Inc., wants to compete has to sit on the sidelines. U.S. Special Olympics programs are being asked to Sincerely, Ed DeLooze Ann Grunert Board President Executive Director Special Olympics Delaware Special Olympics Delaware Special Olympics Delaware 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 3 Special Olympics Delaware is committed to continuing quality sports programs, increasing opportunities for our athletes, and building greater managerial, operational and financial stability throughout the organization. 2017 Board of Directors Board Officers Board Members President Ralph Cetrulo John Miller Ed DeLooze Stefano Slack, LLC Dept. of Justice and Aramark Delaware State Police (Retired) Rob Coupe President-Elect Delaware Dept. of Homeland Security Tom Moore W.L. Gore Larry Maister JLL Tom Grimm Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP Jeff Moran Discover Vice President Keith Handling Dick Huber University of Delaware Chip Simpson MBNA (Retired) Delaware State Police (Retired) Dr. Jennifer LeComte Treasurer Christiana Care Barbara Spence Jeffrey Mitchell Jr. Red Clay School District (Retired) Siegfried Advisory Christie Longo Wilmington Trust Carrie Staker-Jones Secretary Bank of America Kathy Dickinson, Esq. Wawa, Inc. Steve Taylor USI Insurance Services, LLC Past President Mike Nash Nash Omniscaping, LLC SODE Athlete Board Rep. Tom Fields Bank of America $0.85 of every dollar goes directly to programs 85% that benefit our Special Olympics athletes 4 Special Olympics Delaware Our organization continues to grow thanks to the financial support from individuals and families, corporate sponsors and members of the community. There is no fee charged to participate in Special Olympics Delaware. Uniforms, sports equipment, training facilities and competitions are provided at no cost. 2017 Statement of Activities (For the year ended December 31, 2017) 2017 PUBLIC SUPPORT REVENUE AND REVENUE INTEREST & INVESTMENTS GRANTS 8% 1% Special Events, $1,345,553 SPECIAL EVENTS & Fundraising and FUNDRAISING CONTRIBUTIONS other Project Income 52% 10% Contributions 267,075 In-Kind Donations 765,352 Grants & Foundations 214,414 Interest & Investments 30,929 IN-KIND DONATIONS Total Revenue $2,623,323 29% EXPENSES 2017 PROGRAM EXPENSES PROGRAM SERVICES Program Services $2,164,945 85% Management & General 67,982 (Administration) Fundraising 304,874 Total Expenses $2,537,801 ADMINISTRATION FUNDRAISING 3% 12% $0.85 of every dollar In 2017, Charity Navigator, America’s largest goes directly to programs and most utilized independent evaluator of charities, that benefit our Special Olympics athletes awarded Special Olympics Delaware the prestigious 4-star rating. Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Annual Report 5 OUR MISSION Special Olympics Delaware (SODE) provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, offering them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. We change lives through the power of sports. Special Olympics Delaware is an accredited program of Special Olympics Inc. and has been a part of this powerful global movement since 1971. Our organization serves more than 4,200 individuals with intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Delaware and uses sports as a platform to create life-changing experiences for those involved in our program. Special Olympics Delaware offers community-based Area programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in five geographical locations. School-based programs for Special Olympics athletes are also offered in more than 160 schools. Athletes are encouraged to be involved in both school-based and Area programs to maximize their sports involvement. Special Olympics athletes train as hard as any other athletes because Special Olympics is real sports. Athletes of all abilities practice for at least eight weeks under the guidance of trained coaches in preparation for their final competition. Competitions of all sizes are held across the state throughout the year, both in the five local Area programs and participating schools. In 2017, 65 competitions were held in Delaware. 19 SPORTS OFFERED YEAR-ROUND: Alpine Skiing Flag Football Snowshoeing Aquatics Golf Soccer Basketball Nordic Skiing Softball Bocce Powerlifting Tennis Bowling Long Distance Track & Field Cycling Running Volleyball Figure Skating Roller Skating charged to athletes $0 to participate 6 Special Olympics Delaware 2017 SODE REACH REPORT SUMMARY ATHLETES 2014-17 CHANGE 15% Athlete Growth 4,3244,216 +590 ATHLETES COMPETITIONS VOLUNTEERS AREA LEADERSHIP 4,324 65 4,000 80 ON AVERAGE 2014-17 CHANGECOACHES AREA DIRECTORS 15% Athlete331 Growth 5 ATHLETES +590 ADULTS AREA LEADERS ATHLETE LEADERSHIP2,500 SCHOOLS 75 SPONSORS SPORTS 4,216 ATHLETE LEADERS YOUTH 900 2014-17 CHANGE 2016-17 CHANGE LAW ENFORCEMENT 15% Athlete Growth 20% 45 500 162 45 19 HEALTH +12 OLYMPIC-TYPE +590 80 WHOLE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT Fundraising Events 2016-17 CHANGE 151 ATHLETE LEADERSHIP400% SCHOOLS SPORTSSPONSORS SPORTS 11 ATHLETE LEADERSHIP SCHOOLSATHLETE LEADERS SPONSORS 91 SPORTS ATHLETE LEADERS +35 YOUTH LEADERSHIP 45 162 4271 19 OLYMPIC-TYPE WHOLE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT Fundraising Events 45 1622016-17 CHANGE 45 19 151 400% SPORTS 11 OLYMPIC-TYPE WHOLE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT 91 Fundraising Events 2016-17 CHANGE +35 ATHLETEYOUTH GENDER LEADERSHIP ATHLETE AGE 151 73 PROGRAM LEADERS 400% SPORTS 11 91 AGES 2-5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS +35 YOUTHATHLETE LEADERSHIP GENDER ATHLETE AGE 460HEALTHY ATHLETES 71 SCREENINGS 22 AGES 2-5 1,682460 AGES 6-7 STAFF SPECIAL SMILES 808 ATHLETE GENDER ATHLETE1,682 AGE AGES 6-7 59 808 PROGRAM LEADERS 11 AGES 8-15OPENING EYES AGES 2-5 AGES 8-15 BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUPPORT 1,537 1,53791 460 22 FIT FEET 2,642 AGES 16-21 725 AGES 16-21 1,682 AGES 6-7 2,642 STAFF 132 $2,800,000 725 CASH 808 AGES 22+ HEALTHY HEARING 794 11 42 $2,100,000 AGES 22+ AGES 8-15 SUPPORT 1,537 794 IN-KIND $700,000 2,642 AGES 16-21 $2,800,000 2017 Annual Report 7 725 CASH $2,100,000 AGES 22+ 794 IN-KIND $700,000 TRAINING FOR LIFE Special Olympics is based on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can enjoy a better quality of life through participation in sports. Our programs provide critical opportunities to forge friendships, learn new skills, build confidence and discover independence. As a result, Special Olympics athletes become fulfilled and productive members of their families and the communities in which they live. Special Olympics is much more than just sports. Initiatives enhance the mission of Special Olympics Delaware and offer athletes of all abilities the opportunity to be introduced to Special Olympics at a young age, provide the chance to improve their health and fitness, progress beyond their role as competitors through leadership, and encourage school-age youth to celebrate