2016 ANNUAL REPORT

2rs of e yea excellenc CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Being named a Carson Scholar this year really motivated me to continue in my pursuit of both academic and humanitarian excellence. It was very rewarding to see that the impact and “ magnitude of my service contributions are recognized. Carli Needle Grade 11 Winston Churchill High School, Potomac, MD 2 | Carson Scholars Fund ” MESSAGEA MESSAGE REFLECTION ON THE PAST 20 YEARS

Twenty years ago, my wife, Candy, and I saw a problem in the educational system within the United States and knew we needed to do something to fix it. We felt discouraged that while athletes were receiving trophies and showcases to celebrate their achievements, scholars, who would become our future leaders, were not receiving equal, if any, praise for their academic achievements. Our solution was to create the Carson Scholars Fund. Twenty years can make a big difference. When we visit schools now, we see trophies celebrating academic achievements proudly displayed right next to athletic trophies. We see our Carson Scholars receiving recognition for their academic successes not just once, but some as many as nine times! Our scholars are excelling both inside and outside of the classroom. We have scholars who are attending colleges and universities across the country and are earning degrees in a variety of fields. Our scholars and alumni alike are volunteering in their communities and within countries throughout the world. Children are discovering the possibilities that opening a book can hold by CONTENTS using their imaginations. 4 HISTORY Equally as important, we have witnessed the generous and selfless support of so many caring individuals, companies 5 OUR TEAM and foundations. Thanks to this noble spirit we have much REFLECTION to celebrate. 6 8 CARSON SCHOLARS PROGRAM 10 SCHOLAR/ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS 12 ACROSS THE NATION Benjamin S. Carson, M.D. Co-founder 14 BEN CARSON READING PROJECT 16 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Candy Carson FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS Co-founder 18 22 10 WAYS TO HELP 23 A BRIGHT FUTURE

Annual Report 2016 | 3 HISTORY OF THE CARSON SCHOLARS FUND

The Carson Scholars Fund was founded in 1994 to address the education crisis in the United States and to elevate the importance of academic excellence and humanitarianism. Dr. and Mrs. Carson felt compelled to take action. They believed that if children could be taught early to excel, they would stay motivated and have a higher chance of educational success later in life. The Carson Scholars Fund was built on these principles.

In 1996, the first Carson Scholarships were awarded. Students in grades 4-11 who exemplify academic excellence and humanitarian qualities are nominated by their educators. Winners receive a $1,000 scholarship to be invested toward their college education, along with a recognition package, and an invitation to attend an awards banquet. Carson Scholars become role models and leaders at their schools. Carson Scholars are encouraged to reapply annually and renew their status.

In his autobiography Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, Dr. Carson wrote about how his life was changed once he embraced reading. So as the Carson Scholars Fund grew, the Carsons established a second program – The Ben Carson Reading Project. This initiative, which started in 2000, provides funding and support to schools to build and maintain Ben Carson Reading Rooms – warm, inviting rooms where kids can escape into the world of books. Each room is colorfully decorated and promotes Dr. Carson’s THINK BIG philosophy.

4 | Carson Scholars Fund OUR TEAM

Founders Murray Carson Jerome Bettis Katie Damaroda Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., Mary Costa Lou Brock Scholarship Director M.D. Hailey Cramer* James “JB” Brown Kaylee Dougherty Candy Carson Fran Donahue Mark Victor Hansen Scholarship and Communications Coordinator Sam Donaldson The Honorable Alphonso Officers Jackson Kelsey Landroche Louis Friedman, Esq. Development and Program Nancy Grasmick, Ph.D. Phyllis Friedman, Esq. Samuel L. Jackson Expansion Coordinator President Dr. Donald Janower Quincy Jones Jessie Monteleone Lee Warner Audrey Jones* Naomi Judd Southeast Expansion Chairman of the Board Kenneth Lukhard George Lucas Coordinator Graylin E. Smith Dr. Garth McDonald General Colin Powell Lacey Richards Treasurer Kevin McNulty Cal Ripken, Jr. Scholarship and Reading Wes Guckert Room Coordinator Walt Petrie Ricky Skaggs Vice President Jo Weisgal Tom Smyth David Ross Staff Events Coordinator and Bruce Votta Secretary School Liaison Carol Jean Young Amy Warner Executive Director *Advisory Board Member Board of Directors Tammy Blazenyak David W. Bower National Honorary Reading Room Director Benjamin Carson, Jr. Board of Directors Sabrina Body Currently on a leave of absence Executive Assistant Buzz Aldrin

Annual Report 2016 | 5 REFLECTION A LOOK BACK AT THEN AND NOW

Pittsburgh Chapter Abell Foundation contribution for all William E. Simon 1998-2008 Baltimore Hall’s Cross city schools Roads ES Award with 2000 opens the first Start of Costco $250,000 donation Florida Ben Carson Partnership Chapter Reading Room 2005 MAY 1996 2000 2005 2008

Stuck on You movie premiere with a cameo Dr. Benjamin Battle Creek by Dr. Ben Carson S. Carson Chapter 2003 DEC receives the The first 25 young Presidential students in Maryland Medal of 1996 are honored CSF launches area JUNE 2008 Freedom chapters across the country 2002-2015

6 | Carson Scholars Fund Online scholarship application is launched Record

SEPT 2013 number Chicago of Carson W.K. Kellogg Chapter The 100th Scholars Foundation Ben Carson APR 2016 awarded funds the Reading at 20th Florida CSF 10 year Room FEB 2014 Chapter 2010 DEC Longitudinal West Coast opens Anniversary Chapter Research Study celebration 2010 2013 2015 2016

Beginning of Richard The CSF Lumsden wins a Foundation Grammy OCT 2013 OCT 2011 partnership for its PSA

Dr. Ben Carson retires from Johns

JUNE 2013 Hopkins Hospital

Annual Report 2016 | 7 CARSON SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The goals of the Carson Scholars Program goes beyond instilling an interest in college early on and assisting with the costs of college:

1 Carson Scholars are role models in their schools. The impact of our program extends past individual students and families to schools and classrooms. Carson Scholars encourage other students in their school to strive for excellence and serve as peer role models. Our scholarship program is available only to students in grades 4-11. These students have sufficient time to be recognized by their educators and peers, and to have the intended impact on their schools. Our research shows that 94% of our scholars feel that being named a Carson Scholar has helped them become role models in their school. 2 Carson Scholars are recognized by their schools. As part of the Carson Scholars Program, schools are provided with a trophy to be displayed proudly in display cases. The aim is to add value to academic achievements and to refocus the spotlight on education; too often athletic achievements are recognized more than academic success. Carson Scholars are honored for their academics and motivated to continue to strive for excellence.

8 | Carson Scholars Fund $7.3 50 MILLION

states and Washington, D.C., with scholars 6,600 scholars 4,400+ scholarships scholar alumni granted

560 colleges have (or have had) a Carson 5+ TIMES Scholar attending MORE the rate of Carson Scholars volunteerism $4.2 MILLION vs. their peers nationally 2,000+ scholars recognized paid out to colleges multiple times

Annual Report 2016 | 9 SCHOLAR & ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CARSON SCHOLAR

Gabrielle Stine 2016 Carson Scholar Grade 5 Elmer Wolfe Elementary School, Union Bridge, MD “It was an honor to be selected as a 2016 Carson Scholar and to receive such a prestigious award. This recognition has given me a new level of confidence and I am proud to be a role model at my school. Dr. Carson inspired me to establish an Honor Roll Program at my elementary school. I am proud to say that students are now recognized for their academic success. The Carson Scholar Fund Award Ceremony was the best day of my life. I was honored to walk across the stage to meet and shake hands with Dr. and Mrs. Ben Carson. I will never forget that special moment. I have my medal and certificate, along with a picture of myself with Dr. and Mrs. Carson, proudly displayed in my room. This reminds me every day to THINK BIG and to strive to be recognized as a Carson Scholar every year. I will do my best and work hard to have seven gold star pins to attach to my Carson Scholar medal ribbon.”

N’Jhari Jackson Julianna Nichols 2016 Carson Scholar Seven-time Carson Scholar Grade 8 Grade 12 The Paideia School of Tampa Bay, Saint Joseph High School, Tampa, FL Natrona Heights, PA “Being named a Carson Scholar in “I am honored to be a part of a select one word, limitless! Striving group of students across the nation since the middle of fourth grade who gives back to the community to become a Carson Scholar and while maintaining stellar academics. finally getting to open a letter that When I was first named a Carson congratulated me for being named Scholar in fifth grade, I did not fully a Carson Scholar, rooted in me a understand everything this award LIMITLESS confidence. Seeing would later offer. Now as a senior in high school, I look back on how and meeting kids from all walks of life at the Carson Dr. and Mrs. Ben Carson have inspired me. This scholarship has Scholarship Banquet made me realize success is earned; increased my self-confidence. Dr. Carson’s story reminds me that earning it takes hard work, dedication, giving of oneself, and a I can achieve anything through hard work and mindset to always think bigger than you did the day before.” persistence.”

10 | Carson Scholars Fund HALL OF FAME REFLECTION

Alexandra Vlk Paul Serrano Two-time Carson Scholar Two-time Carson Scholar Towson University Stanford University “As a high school student, I was “Being a part of the Carson extremely honored to have my Scholar Hall of Fame has achievements and passion for been an honor because it has learning recognized by being shown the commitment to awarded the Carson Scholarship. lifelong learning I let my love of learning guide my and service that the program journey through college, and I began values and continues to support to realize that the Carson Scholar in its members. It doesn’t just recognition was more than end after graduating from high a scholarship. Knowing that others had the school; we can continue to confidence in me to make a positive difference in the world pursue our academic endeavors motivated me to work hard and never give up on my dreams. and advocate for social good, Now that I have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, I realize knowing that there are others that I am also a role model for others.” doing the same.”

Sreya Atluri Two-time Carson Scholar University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill/Duke University “To me, being in the Hall of Fame is an incredible honor. Knowing that so many people believe in my work is such an empowering feeling, and one that inspires and motivates me to continue giving back and making an impact. The other Scholars in the Hall of Fame have done amazing work, and it’s such a privilege to be recognized with them. It’s been a phenomenal journey with the Carson Scholars Fund since I was first recognized in 2014, and I could not be more thankful for such a supportive, welcoming, and fantastic community of mentors, supporters, peers, and leaders.”

Annual Report 2016 | 11 ACROSS THE NATION CHICAGO FLORIDA CHATTANOOGA/ATLANTA MARYLAND GREENSBORO WEST COAST WEST BATTLE CREEK BATTLE PITTSBURGH

12 | Carson Scholars Fund CELEBRATING OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A BANG

Annual Report 2016 | 13 BEN CARSON READING PROJECT

The Ben Carson Reading Project was created to encourage young students to discover the pleasure to be found in books. Ben Carson Reading Rooms are a cheerful and relaxing environment for leisure reading. Each room is decorated with eye catching artwork reinforcing Dr. Carson’s THINK BIG philosophy. Schools with Ben Carson Reading Rooms document increased levels in learning, improvements in vocabulary and reading test scores, and generally improving student attitudes towards reading and what they can accomplish in their lives.

14 | Carson Scholars Fund 19 NEW READING ROOM LOCATIONS

Beaver Falls Middle School Jacqueline B. Kennedy Elementary School Burbank, IL Beaver Falls, PA Sponsor: Saxer Family Foundation & the Beaver Falls Community Rosa G. Maddock Elementary School Pittsburgh Dilworth Prek-5 Burbank, IL Pittsburgh, PA Two rooms sponsored by: Advocate Christ Medical Center Sponsor: Friends of the Community

Bakerfield Elementary School Bonsall West Elementary School Aberdeen, MD Oceanside, CA George W. Julian Elementary School Sponsor: Stack & Store Sponsor: John Henry Kendall Indianapolis, IN Sponsor: In Honor of Pete and Jean Magnant Bushy Park Elementary School Glenwood, MD Sponsor: Kahlert Foundation, Inc. CA Fifth District Elementary School 1 Upperco, MD IL Sponsor: The Votta Family 2 IN 1 PA 2 MD AR 3 TN 1 NC 1 2 Creswell Elementary School Creswell, NC Sponsor: Domtar and their vendors FL Union Hill Elementary School L.F. Henderson Intermediate School 6 Ashdown, AR High Point, NC Sponsor: Domtar and their vendors Sponsor: A Friend of High Point Community Foundation

Lookout Valley Elementary School Belle Glade Excel Charter School Boca Raton Elementary School Chattanooga, TN Belle Glade, FL Boca Raton, FL Sponsor: The Deaver Phoenix Foundation Grove Park Elementary School Coral Sunset Elementary School Palm Beach Gardens, FL Boca Raton, FL Indian Pines Elementary School Two rooms sponsored by: Dr. and Mrs. Lake Worth, FL Donald Janower Westward Elementary School West Palm Beach, FL Four rooms sponsored by: Palm Beach County Chapter of CSF

Thank you all for making such an incredible contribution for the advancement of the students at Westward this year. We did improve our school grade this year to a C level and we are no longer on the state’s list of lowest 300 schools based on proficiency Reading scores. Additionally, we saw a shift in the culture of our school this year in coming together to work as a team. The success of our Carson Reading Room grand opening was a catalyst in developing “ that team work. We are so grateful that you selected Westward to partner with as we have experienced the benefits academically and culturally. Principal Bobbie Brooks Westward Elementary School Annual Report 2016” | 15 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016

ASSETS

“My child ASSETS Cash – operating 303,723 being named a Cash -- reserved for scholarship commitments 1,622,398 Cash -- chapters 92,723 Carson Scholar Investments -- reserved for scholarship commitments 4,423,485 Investments -- operating 1,668,922 solidifies her Accounts receivable, net 200,500 Other assets 255,742 opportunities to TOTAL ASSETS $8,667,493 attend college LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS and helps us LIABILITIES as parents of Accounts payable & Accrued expenses 37,353 Scholarship commitments 4,032,616 four children TOTAL LIABILITIES $4,069,969 afford these NET ASSETS opportunities.” Unrestricted 1,635,539 Temporarily restricted 2,961,985 TOTAL NET ASSETS $4,597,524 Mother of Scholar Alyssa McGhee TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $8,667,493 Grade 5 Lakeside Academy, Chattanooga, TN

90 cents of every dollar goes toward benefiting young students.* 10 cents of every dollar goes toward fundraising/ management.

*Special events are presented net of expenses.

16 | Carson Scholars Fund STATE OF ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016

REVENUE

Public Support 1,547,188 “Being named Other Activities 327,959 Other Income 25,266 a Carson TOTAL REVENUE $1,900,413 Scholar means FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES that I can go Program Service 1,924,606 to college and Management and general 105,389 Fundraising 64,555 follow my Special events expense* 23,647 TOTAL EXPENSES $2,118,197 dreams.”

FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES Change in Net Assets 217,784 Lauren Makovics Net Assets – Beginning of Year 4,815,308 Grade 9 Net Assets – End of Year $4,597,524 Serra Catholic High School, McKeesport, PA *Special events are presented net of expenses.

CUMULATIVE AWARDS 1600

1400

1200

1000

800 Recognized Scholars New Scholars 600

400

200

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*Policy change: Existing scholars are able to renew their status.

Annual Report 2016 | 17 FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS

JULY 1, 2015 - JUNE 30, 2016

$20,000 and over Haugh Family Charitable Foundation Advocate Christ Medical Center Independent Container Line California Community Dr. & Mrs. Donald Janower Foundation Jerome V. Bruni Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Benjamin S. Mr. John H. Kendall Carson Dr. & Mrs. Donlin Long Carson Family and Cerise B. Mr. & Mrs. Pete Magnant Rustin Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Garth McDonald The Community Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Duane B. McKee of Greater Greensboro The Morningside Foundation Costco Wholesale Fund Data Computer Corporation Mr. & Mrs. William Perez of America The Dorothy L. & Henry A. Highmark Rosenberg Jr. Foundation “I can think of few efforts Illinois Tool Works Saxer Family Foundation which could be more rewarding Foundation Stanley and Catherine Maas Kahlert Foundation Inc. Foundation than to encourage a young Kellogg’s Votta Family person to be a capable writer/ The Lenfest Foundation Inc. Mr. John Waldron Dr. Gerald Loyacona Mr. & Mrs. Lee Warner communicator, to contribute Richard Lumsden Foundation William & Winifred Freeman to his/her community, and to Mr. & Mrs. Tony Rose Foundation S&T Bank Winston-Salem Foundation dilligently work toward a truly SCP Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jay Young Thompson Construction scholarly set of values and Ms. Karen Zeliff $5,000-$9,999 abilities which would be of ABB LTD benefit to all people. Having $10,000-$19,999 AFN Logistics, LLC Mr. David Abramson Akzo Nobel Pulp and established multiple endowments Mr. Earl Abramson Performance Chemicals Mr. & Mrs. Mike Assman Andritz enduring in perpetuity through Mr. Eugene Badgett Asten Johnson Company Carson Scholars which rewards Ms. Suzanne Bartolucci Bison Transport Inc. Battle Creek Community Buckman Laboratories Inc. one such pupil each year has Foundation CP Rail been most rewarding for me.” Community Foundation of Chemtrade Greater Chattanooga Childress Klein Properties The Deaver Phoenix Delaware Community Dr. M. William Frey, Former Educator, Foundation, Inc. Foundation Responsible for launching the Lee Louis & Phyllis Friedman Ms. Violet Devoe County, FL Chapter The Gordon and Llura Gund DHR International Foundation Domtar

18 | Carson Scholars Fund Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Donahue The Blyler Thompson Family Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Friedman Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kehoe Eric Mower and Associates Fund Friends of Carson Scholars Mr. Thomas Kelsch Fuel Transport Inc. Mr. William Bristol Frito-Lay Mr. & Mrs. Rick Kingsland Georgia Pacific Mr. & Mrs. James Brown Mr. & Mrs. Mike Gann Ms. Katherine Koldewyn The Gettinger Family Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Brudnak The George C. Dodge Ms. Laura A. Kowatic Foundation The Burch Family Charitable Foundation Mr. Dennis Kroeger Mr. & Mrs. Gerard A. Fund Goehring, Rutter & Boehm Mr. Paul LaFerriere Giordana Mr. Timothy R. Coblentz Ms. Lisa Gragnani Mr. David Lee Dr. Nancy Grasmick Cole Roofing Company Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Neal Graham Ms. Dolores D. Lefebvre Mr. & Mrs. Wes Guckert Mr. Leon Condon Mr. LA Green Llandaff Family Foundation Interstate Distributor Mr. & Mrs. Paul Constantine Mr. Daniel Guild Mr. Paul D. Long Company Dr. John M. Corella Harry F. Duncan Foundation Louis J. Grasmick Lumber Mr. Doug Kathol Mr. & Mrs. Louis C. Cosentino Inc. Company Inc. Kemira Chemicals Inc. Costa Land Company Heritage Christian School Mr. Peter Lupoli Kits Brokerage Inc. Mr. & Mrs. J. Patrick Herman & Seena Lubcher Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lusardi Dr. Martha Kuffskie Cunningham Charitable Foundation Mr. Ian Lynch The Master’s Touch, LLC The Dallas Foundation Mr. Richard Herron M & T Charitable Foundation Motion Industries Ms. Joan Davis Ms. Jill A. Hersman Ms. Elizabeth Manning Nalco Ms. Marie Hope Davis Mr. & Mrs. John Hollis Markovitz Dugan & Nekoosa Coated Products Dr. Randy Davis Dr. & Mrs. Douglas B. Horan Associates Occidental Chemical Dr. Robert DeMarco Mr. Christopher Ickes Mr. Michael Maruca Corporation Dr. Sarah E. DeRossett Imowitz Koenig & Co. LLP Ms. Joan E. McCallum Omya Ms. Cynthia Dillon Mrs. Carol James Mr. Dan McDowell Packaging Corporation of Mr. & Mrs. John H. Dobbins James Family Charitable Mr. & Mrs. Stephen F. America Mr. Alanson Edwards Foundation McKibben Palladio, LLC Mr. Michael Elias John Marzano Construction The McNeilly Group, LLC Printpack Eric Javits Family Foundation Johnson, Mirmiran & Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McNulty The Rosenthal-Statter Ms. Lori Everett Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Meyers Foundation Ms. Diane Fasel Mr. Bobby P. Johnston Mr. & Mrs. William A. Miller, Jr. Mr. David Ross Mr. & Mrs. Jack F. Fernandez J A Jones Mr. Henry Moon Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schuler Dr. & Mrs. Feliciano N. Ferrer The Karyn Trust Mr. Bruce Morgan Sonoco Products Mr. JT Fisher Mr. Douglas Kathol Mt. Moriah Lodge Charitable Tate & Lyle Foundation Inc. TransWorks Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Mulder Valmet Inc. Mr. Dave Murray Voith Paper Fabric & Roll Mr. Jared Napora Systems Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Tim Natole Mr. Matthew Wikler Ms. Beth Needham Ms. Phyllis Nicholas $1,000-$4,999 Dr. & Mrs. Richard North Mr. & Mrs. Walter Anderson Mr. David Owen Ms. Danielle Austin Ms. Kelly Patterson Mr. Morris T. Baker Ms. Patricia Paulson Mr. & Mrs. Michael Balkema Mr. David Pavasko Barefoot Lodgings, LLC Mr. Steve Petarra Dr. Stephen H. Barth Mr. & Mrs. Walter Petrie Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Bazron Jr. Phoenix Academy Beaver Falls Teachers’ FCU Mr. & Mrs. Tom Piccione Ms. Edith Becker Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Berger Purrington

Annual Report 2016 | 19 Mr. & Mrs. Dirk Raemdonck Mary Jean Povero Evans Rolesville Middle School PTA Ms. Linda Buckley Mr. & Mrs. Roger Riedinger Mr. Ken Fox Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Rosenberg Mr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Calkins RJDM Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Galanti Mr. Anthony Steven Rossi Mr. & Mrs. Frank Casagrande Rusmur Floors South Carpet Mr. & Mrs. Brian Gorman Mr. Alexei Samoylov Mr. & Mrs. James H. Cash, Jr. One Guido & Elizabeth Binda Mr. & Dr. Kurt Schmoke Ms. Lilia Cevasco The Russell Foundation Foundation Mr. Charles D. Sears Country Club Optimist Club S&T Wealth Management Ms. Terri Hawkins Ms. Sheryl Sellaway Ms. Kathleen Crews Group Mr. & Mrs. Anthony B. Hopp Mr. Allen Siebel Ms. Joy Etienne Ms. Leslie Saliba Mr. John Jorde Mr. & Mrs. Tom Smyth Mr. Michael Fosco Mr. & Mrs. John Sheppard Mr. & Mrs. Tom Korologos Mr. Karl Steele Mr. Louis N. Frontino Silicon Valley Community Mr. Kenneth Lasorella Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Talarigo Ms. Lynne Gale Foundation Mr. Jesus Leal Ms. Joan Tischer Mr. John Jaeger Mr. & Mrs. Graylin Smith Magothy River Middle School Ms. Janet Vacca Ms. Patricia Jones Mr. Peter Smith Mangione Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wagner Ms. Sara Julian Southampton Middle School Mr. Daniel Mannon Mr. Cleveland G. Webb Ms. Sharon W. Kirkpatrick Mr. Gerald Speer Maury Donnelly & Parr Mr. David Wolf Mr. & Mrs. William Kissinger Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Stevens Mr. Vincent J. Meinert Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Wyskiel Mr. Jed Lee Dr. & Mrs. Russell Stoch Ms. Diane Missler Ms. Karen S. Manganaro The Swaroop Family Mock Family Charitable Fund $250-$499 Ms. Rita Mattingly Charitable Fund Dr. Denis M. Murphy Mr. James Millican Takeda Pharmaceuticals Ms. Liza Adkison Ms. Catherine M. Nolan Ms. Christal S. Morgan Ms. Christine Toretti Ms. Allison Allmann Mr. Thomas Null Ms. Sue A. Morgensen Mr. & Mrs. Karl E. Towle Anonymous Mr. Patrick O’Rourke Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Neally Ms. Elaine Troy Ms. Catherine Ballard The Olender Foundation Office Depot Foundation Tucker Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Baronick Mr. Scott Pelton Mr. & Mrs. Douglas W. Olson Mr. Kevin Vergho Mr. Jeff Bayer Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Mr. Mike Owens Mrs. Eleanor T. Waller Mr. & Mrs. Morlan V. Piccione Bermudez Ms. Janice Plante Mr. James Edwin Waller, Sr. Mr. Steve Pliskow Mr. John Brenner Ms. Helene Raven Wilmington Trust, N.A. Mr. Blake Rausch Mr. Robert Brinker Mr. Gerald Reikers Mr. James Wiltman Richard and Janet Allis Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Brown Mr. August Reiter Mr. John Wong Charitable Fund Mr. & Mrs. Peter Schreiber Mr. & Mrs. Kevin M. Wydra Mr. Jacob Schur Mr. & Mrs. Sealy Yates Sisterhood BX Chapter of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Young PEO Dr. & Mrs. Richard B. Taylor $500-$999 Mr. & Mrs. William A. Thilken Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Ackerman Ms. Dianna Vance Mr. J. Randolph Alford Ms. Beth Vandiver Mr. Sean Andreas Mr. C. Robert Walker Anker Company Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Bronson Battle Creek Wlahofsky Mr. Randal Carson Mr. Scott Cary Chemical Bank Mr. Glen Coatney Comerica Bank Mr. Andrew Cross, II Ms. Carol Cuddihy Dr. & Mrs. Joshua W. Dee Ms. E. Marian Dowsett

20 | Carson Scholars Fund

10 WAYS TO HELP

NAMED SCHOLARSHIP – $30,000 Permanent designation of a Carson Scholar from a school or location of your choice BEN CARSON READING ROOM 1 named in honor of you or your organization UNDERWRITER – $15,000 for years to come. Designation and on-going maintenance of a Ben Carson Reading Room at a school of your choice . 2 LAUNCH A CHAPTER Opportunity to support promising young students in your area. Launch a chapter by visiting our website and filling out a Carson ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP – $1,500 3 Scholars Fund Chapter Questionnaire. Designation of one Carson Scholar from a school or location of your choice named in honor of you or your organization. 4 SCHOLAR RECOGNITION PACKAGE – $500 A special package to be awarded to a Recognized Carson Scholar which contains award banquet tickets, a medal, an official certificate, a CSF pin, 5 and either a trophy or name plate to be displayed at REFURBISH A READING ROOM – $2,500 the scholar’s school. Opportunity to refurbish or assist with reading room renovations. 6 UNRESTRICTED A donation amount of your choice to be used where it is most needed within the ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE: THE BEN organization. CARSON STORY – $315 7 The opportunity to provide each student in a classroom with the book Anything is Possible: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 8 Assist CSF throughout the scholarship season The Ben Carson Story. including receiving and processing applications, calculating GPAs, scoring applications, 9 contacting schools and helping during regional awards banquets, to name a few. SPONSOR A BANQUET Scholar Sponsorship – $10,000 Dean’s List – $5,000 Honor Roll – $2,500 10

22 | Carson Scholars Fund A BRIGHT FUTURE

Many things can change within two decades. Within that time, we have grown as an organization. We have expanded across the country and have developed chapters in every region. We have created 160 reading rooms to help children discover a love of reading. We have placed doctors in hospitals, lawyers in courtrooms, and teachers in classrooms. We have seen our scholars and alumni travel around the world for internships, study abroad classes, volunteer missions, and to seek job opportunities.

Twenty years from now, it is our hope that we will continue to inspire our students, scholars and alumni to work hard and do anything possible to reach their goals. By then, we hope to have a Carson Scholar at every school in the country.

Annual Report 2016 | 23 WHAT WILL THE NEXT 20 YEARS BRING?

Carson Scholars Fund 305 W. Chesapeake Ave. Suite 310 Towson, MD 21204 (P) 410.828.1005 (F) 410.828.1007 2 years of e xcellence www.carsonscholars.org